Sen. Lisa Murkowski

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[Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski]

A few weeks ago, Congress overwhelmingly passed legislation to increase sanctions and tariffs on Russia. The President should be using those authorities instead of allowing Russia to export diesel, rake in revenues, and continue its catastrophic war in Ukraine. We can discuss Russia’s return to global energy markets once the war is over, but in the meantime, we need to cut off everything fueling it.

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[Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski]

There is no need to livestream any execution, including this one. I would expect this from terrorists and dictators, but not here in America. It would give this individual, who deserves no further notoriety, the martyrdom he seeks. How we carry out justice matters just as much as the justice itself, so I urge the Pentagon to reverse this gruesome decision.

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[Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski]

Senator Stevens was a tireless champion for Alaska and the men and women who serve our nation, and it was an honor to celebrate his name joining one of the most formidable warships of the 21st century. I know Captain Hays and her crew will proudly carry on Uncle Ted’s legacy of commitment and service. Fair winds and following seas, and lead with courage! ⚓️

[Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski]

Congrats to Backpack on becoming the 2026 Fat Bear Week Champion and showing the world how Alaskans get through the winter: eating a lot of salmon!

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He got it from his mama.

Bear 89, aka Backpack, is the 2026 Fat Bear Week champ. Turns out hefty runs in the family.

His mom, Holly the Duchess of Density, won in 2019. She carried him on her back as a cub and helped him survive a serious leg injury. Now her little Backpack has a crown of his own. 👑

[Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski]

This unprecedented announcement moves our long-sought Alaska natural gas pipeline closer than ever to construction and operation. South Korea’s commitment to invest $54 billion to build the gasline will deliver significant benefits for Alaskans, from good jobs to affordable energy.

I look forward to learning more about the timing of South Korea’s investments and other key details of this agreement, and I thank President Trump and his administration, Senator Sullivan—who has led the way on this project—Congressman Begich, and Governor Dunleavy. This has been a team effort, and we need to keep going until the gas is flowing.

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[Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski]

On Orange Shirt Day, the National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding School Survivors, we honor the children who returned home and remember those who never did. 🧡

[Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski]

For those living with ALS, every day matters.

They cannot afford disruptions in research, treatment access, and support. This reauthorization ensures that the momentum we have built over the past five years will continue, keeping pathways to promising investigational treatments open while supporting the research needed to find better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.

I’m grateful to Senator Coons, Representatives Quigley and Calvert, and especially the ALS community, whose persistence helped us get this legislation across the finish line before the authorization expired.

[Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski]

President Trump has made recent statements about the Kennedy Center and the ‘Triumphal Arch,’ giving very little context or content about either to Congress or the public.

Any action to demolish facilities authorized by Congress or to construct facilities on federal land first requires rigorous oversight and explicit congressional approval. I would ask the Trump administration to work with us and present actual plans, including cost estimates, for these projects rather than circumventing their responsibility to American taxpayers.

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[Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski]

I have spent time with many Ukrainians who have found a home in Alaska after fleeing Russia’s brutal invasion. They have become part of our communities, sending their children to our schools, participating in the local workforce, and rebuilding their lives while the war continues to devastate their home country.

My office has worked with many of these families as they navigate our immigration system, and the reality is that it is simply not safe for them to return to Ukraine. We should not force Ukrainians—whom we allowed into the U.S. and who are here legally and contributing to our communities—back into an active war zone.

These two pieces of legislation will provide them with the stability and protection they need to continue to live and work here until it is safe to return to their home.

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[Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski]

Permitting reform is one of the best things we can do for our country, and the package negotiated in the Senate is objectively good for our country. We should take it up and pass it this work period, instead of waiting and potentially missing our window.

[Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski]

The racial and rural disparities in maternal and infant mortality rates in this country are alarming and unacceptable.

Our legislation works to address this by investing in innovative approaches to maternal health care, improving data collection, strengthening support for women during the postpartum period, and expanding the use of telehealth in rural communities.

Whether you’re in Napakiak or New York City, every mother and child deserves access to quality care, and the programs implemented through this bill will help bring us closer to that goal.

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[Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski]

Yom Kippur is a time of reflection, repentance, and forgiveness, and one of the most sacred days in Judaism. I wish all those observing a peaceful and contemplative fast. G’mar Chatima Tova.

[Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski]

I’m encouraged that our nations have reached a breakthrough that respects Greenlandic self-determination and the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark while strengthening our shared security in the Arctic.

I’m hopeful that this agreement will build upon the longstanding framework established by the 1951 Defense of Greenland Agreement, adapting our cooperation to address today’s security challenges while preserving the foundation that has supported our partnership. I have always had faith in the enduring friendship between the United States, Greenland, and Denmark, and I believe this agreement represents an important opportunity to further strengthen our bond.

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[Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski]

The Office of Management and Budget has proposed revisions that could significantly change how federal grants and financial assistance are administered, including funding that supports Tribal governments and organizations across Alaska and the nation.

I sent a letter to OMB urging meaningful government-to-government consultation and calling for any final rule to recognize the unique political and legal status of Tribes, uphold the federal trust, treaty and statutory obligations, and fully account for the impacts on Tribal governments and the essential services they provide. For Tribes, changes to federal grant administration could affect resources for health care, housing, education, public safety, infrastructure, child welfare, and more.

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[Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski]

Alaska has the highest suicide rate in the United States, at more than double the national average. In 2025, more young people in Alaska died by suicide than in any other year in the past decade.

I appreciated the chance to engage with Dr. Westlake, nominee to be HHS Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, about how we can improve Alaska’s mental health outcomes. It must start with addressing our severe shortage of mental health professionals, and I will work with Dr. Westlake to increase access to providers across our state.

[Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski]

For too long, federal programs have been developed forNative communities instead of with them, resulting in fragmented systems that react to crises instead of preventing them. Tribes know their children, their communities and what works. When given the authority, flexibility and resources to lead, tribes create solutions grounded in culture, family, community and accountability.

Ultimately, this legislation is not about reports or bureaucracy. It is about whether a child in a remote village can access mental health care without leaving home. It is about whether parents can keep their family together during hardship. It is about whether Native youth can grow up with opportunity grounded in culture, language, community and hope.

Most of all, it is about the voices that started this conversation.
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[Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski]

This morning, I am attending a memorial ceremony at Fort Wainwright as we mark the 25th anniversary of the deadliest terrorist attacks in our nation’s history.

The attacks of September 11, 2001, claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 Americans, including hundreds of first responders who charged into the destruction to rescue others. We remember all who were lost, from the innocents trapped on hijacked planes and in burning buildings to the heroes who perished saving their fellow citizens.

We also honor our nation’s military men and women, who answered the call to serve. Thousands of soldiers deployed from Alaska and fought courageously in Afghanistan, Iraq, and beyond. Many came home wounded and some never came home at all, sacrificing everything on our behalf.

While we have lost much of the national unity that prevailed a quarter-century ago, we have prevented similar attacks on our soil. We know who to thank for that: our military, our law enforcement, and our first responders.

On this September 11, we remember the fallen and honor the patriots whose bravery continues to keep us safe.

[Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski]

For decades, Alaska Native leaders and ANTHC have led the charge to bring the Alaska Native Medical Center into Tribal ownership. I’ve been proud to support that vision through my work in the Senate by securing vital resources, advancing land transfers, promoting self-determination, and holding the federal government accountable to its commitments to Alaska Native people.

This transfer will create new opportunities for investment and improvements at ANMC, strengthening the Tribal health system and, in turn, health care across Alaska. I’m honored to have been a partner in this effort, and I will continue working to ensure Alaska Native communities have the resources, authority, and opportunity to shape their own health care future.

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[Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski]

I join Alaskans in grieving the loss of the four people who perished in the plane crash in Seldovia yesterday. This month has been a painful reminder of the realities of travel in Alaska. Our vast distances and lack of road connections mean we depend on aviation to knit our state together, which makes accidents like this all the more heartbreaking. I’m grateful to the Alaska State Troopers and all who responded to the scene, and I’m praying for their families, loved ones, and the Seldovia community as they mourn this terrible loss.

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[Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski]

I join Alaskans in condolences as we learn of the plane crash in Cape Newenham today. I’ve traveled extensively with Security Aviation throughout Alaska, and have met many of their experienced pilots. I appreciate the U.S. Coast Guard, NTSB, Alaska State Troopers, and the Rescue Coordination Center for responding to the site. Alaska is praying for those on board, their loved ones, and the team at Security Aviation.

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