Sen. Lisa Murkowski

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Great news for Alaska and the nation!

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Alaska's forecast crude oil production to grow by 13% in 2027, the most output since 2014, if realized.

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[Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski]

To our veterans, thank you for all you have done and continue to do. Our country is forever indebted to you for your service and sacrifice.

[Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski]

The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act—BAAJA—will meaningfully reform the broken federal permitting process. That has been a priority of mine for many years, and I credit my colleagues @SenMikeLee, @SenatorHeinrich, @SenCapito, and @SenWhitehouse for their good work on a complex subject.

While I voted to advance BAAJA, I have heard and share the concerns that many Tribes and Tribal Organizations have raised about changes being made to the National Historic Preservation Act. We have worked for weeks with the bill’s sponsors to make meaningful progress on many of those issues through their substitute amendment, but we can and should do more.

As we begin floor debate, I look forward to more work with my colleagues as we seek to make this bill even better.

[Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski]

Alaskans don’t need any help voting for their preferred candidates, and the State of Alaska has already handled this by clearly distinguishing the candidates on this year’s ballot. The Department of Justice should never have filed this lawsuit.

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[Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski]

In 1966, Alaska Native leaders came together from different regions, speaking different languages and facing different challenges. But they united around the lands and traditions that had sustained their people for countless generations.

Six decades later, we gathered at the annual Alaska Federation of Natives Convention with friends, leaders, elders, and young people from across Alaska, celebrating what happens when people come together and build a stronger future for their communities. Gunalchéesh for the opportunity to listen, learn, and continue working alongside Alaska Native leaders on the issues that matter most.

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I���m relieved that the Homeland Security Department has maintained Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainians who have sought refuge in the United States, including many who now call Alaska home. But with no end in sight to Russia’s brutal war, I urge the administration to act before the end of the year to formally extend TPS for another 18 months. Ukrainians who have built lives in our communities deserve certainty and peace of mind, not continued limbo. I will continue working to pass my legislation to ensure these families are not forced to return to an active war zone.

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[Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski]

On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we celebrate the cultures of Alaska Native peoples. For countless generations, Alaska Native communities have carried forward their languages, knowledge, and traditions, helping shape the state we are proud to call home.

[Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski]

One year ago, Typhoon Halong changed lives forever in Western Alaska. I will never forget seeing the devastation firsthand. Unfortunately, for families in Kipnuk and Kwigillingok, recovery continues, and many are still displaced and uncertain about what comes next.

I’m grateful to the Tribal leaders, first responders, volunteers, and community members who have stepped up to help others through this extraordinarily difficult time. It makes me proud to see Alaskans supporting Alaskans, but that resilience must also be met with meaningful federal support. I will continue working to improve disaster preparedness and recovery for communities across our state.

One year later, we cannot look away. I remain committed to standing with affected communities, listening to their voices, and ensuring they have the opportunity to shape their path toward healing and long-term recovery.

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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.