Seeking support for introduction of legislation to require the National Science Foundation to develop a plan to support cybersecurity compliance for the academic research vessel fleet (S. 318, Accelerating Networking, Cyberinfrastructure, and Hardware for Oceanic Research Act). Seeking support for introduction of legislation to authorize regional wildland fire research centers (S. 647, Regional Leadership in Wildland Fire Research Act of 2025). Seeking support for introduction of legislation to authorize the Department of the Interiors Climate Adaptation Science Centers. Seeking support for introduction of legislation to authorize financial assistance to support research collaboration opportunities for members of the University of the Arctic. Seeking support for terminated funds awarded by the National Science Foundation to expand graduate geoscience education with the goal of attracting Alaska Native students; collaborate with Native peoples in a visual repatriation project; generate a new vision of how universities and Tribal Nations can work together to develop new research protocols for social and environmental crises; supporting undergraduate Alaska Native students in science, technology, engineering, and math careers. Seeking support for unfreezing of funds awarded by the National Park Service to support improving prediction of extreme weather systems; understanding environmental factors impacting Ungulate and predator movement ecology; and mitigate environmental uncertainties and improve subsistence food security. Seeking support for unfreezing of funds awarded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to support education and research for salmon and groundfish fisheries; developing gear modification to reduce killer whale bycatch; incorporating Indigenous knowledge to co-management of Arctic seals; education and outreach surrounding marine resources in the rapidly changing Arctic; and developing mitigation strategies for harmful algal blooms impacting Alaska. Seeking cosponsorship of H.R. 2786, Resilient Coasts and Estuaries Act of 2025. Seeking support for a proposal submitted to the National Science Foundation under the Regional Innovation Engines Program.
Seeking general support for robust appropriations for research and development at the National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Seeking general support for robust appropriations for federal student aid programs including the Pell Grant Program and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants Program. Seeking support for appropriations to implement a ShakeAlert system in the State of Alaska. Seeking support for signing on to a letter to the Office of Management and Budget urging continued funding for the National Estuarine Research Reserve System. FY 26 Agriculture Appropriations bills, support funding for cover crops and grain variety; horticulture and specialty crops development; Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions program; Hatch Act program; and Smith-Lever Cooperative Extension program. FY 26 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations bills, supporting funding for a Biotechnology Research & Commercialization Initiative; Alaska Coastal Cooperative; Support for Survivors of Violence; Advancing Sustainable and Efficient Construction Technologies; Alaska Microgrid Cybersecurity Training Ground; Local Law Enforcement Rogue Drone Assistance Initiative; NSF EPSCoR; NASA EPSCoR; NASA Space Grant; Climate Adaptation Partnerships; National Sea Grant Program; National Estuarine Research Reserve (operations and construction) programs. FY 26 Defense Appropriations bills, supporting funding for a GeoData Cooperative Production Center; Material and Coating Performance Evaluation for Ensuring Operational Readiness in Arctic Climates; Suicide Prevention for Rural, Remote, and Isolated Military Installations; Resilient Autonomous Sensing in the Arctic; Alaska Regional Collaboration for Technology Innovation and Commercialization; Enhancing energy Technologies in Cold Regions; Arctic Pathfinder; Poker Flat Research Range upgrades; Arctic Pacific Infrastructure Supporting Continuous engineering and Science; and Resilient Innovative Sustainable Economies via University Partnerships. FY 26 Homeland Security Appropriations bills, supporting funding for Advancing Arctic Resiliency, Domain Awareness, and Security through Homeland Security Partnerships. FY 26 Energy & Water Appropriations bills, supporting funding for National Coastal Mapping and DOE EPSCoR. FY 26 Financial Services Appropriations bills, supporting the Alaska Co-op Empowerment Initiative. FY 26 Interior & Environment Appropriations bills, supporting funding for Informing Flood Forecasting and Engineering Solutions for the Mendenhall Glacier Outburst Floods; Alaska Geological Hydrogen Equipment and Research; Advanced Regional Scale Mapping of Alaskan Mineral and Metal Resources; Alaska Microscopic Research Research and Development; Alaska Geochronology Expansion Initiative; Improving Community Landslide Preparedness in Southeast Alaska; USArray; Climate Adaptation Science Centers; Joint Fire Science Program; Volcano Hazards Program; and National Water Resources Research Act Program. FY 26 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations bills, supporting funding for the Alaska Future Workforce Initiative; Tamamta (All of Us): Transforming Western & Indigenous Sciences Together; Behavioral Health Workforce Development Program for Southeast Alaska; Workforce Development in Energy-Efficient Building Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning Technologies; Alaska Health Sciences Equipment Acquisition; Supporting ANSEP Students with Workforce Development in Aviation, Business, and Health Care; Area Health Education Center Program; Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Program; Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need; Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants Program; TRIO Programs; Federal Pell Grant Program; and Institutional Development Awards. FY 26 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations bills, supporting funding for the Arctic Remote Energy Network Academy and Arctic Energy Forum. FY 26 Transportation-HUD Appropriations bills, supporting funding for the Centers of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education Maritime Technical Advancement Grant Program.
Seeking support for legislation that would establish a national strategy for domestic critical mineral production. Seeking support for the Bureau of Land Management to provide funding to support a cooperative agreement to maintain a library of Alaska natural and cultural resources.
Seeking support for introduction of legislation to authorize Pell Grants to be used for short-term workforce development focused educational programs. Seeking support for introduction of legislation to authorize financial assistance to strengthen mining education and recruitment of students (Mining Schools Act). Opposing cutting funding for Pell Grants by changing eligibility requirements; changing the definition of cost of attendance; charging interests on undergraduate student loans; risk-sharing payments; and new student loan limits as included in the Student Success and Taxpayer Savings Plan of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Supporting providing financial aid administrators the authority to limit student borrowing; establishing a workforce pell grant program; and providing funds to address the pending Pell Grant program shortfall as included in the Student Success and Taxpayer Savings Plan of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Seeking support for unfreezing funds awarded by the Department of Education under the College Assistance Migrant Program.
Expressing concerns with proposed funding cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Seeking support for reauthorizing the Department of Agricultures Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Program and requesting the following changes to the authorization: Authorize grants for up to a five year period; and Authorize grants to support renovation, repair, improvement and purchasing activities among others. Seeking support for unfreezing of funds awarded by the Department of Agriculture to create a diverse pipeline of young leaders to work on food policy issues; provide access of agricultural opportunities for people with self declared disabilities in Alaska; and support students to learn about healthy habits and diversify the workforce in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. Seeking support for terminated funds awarded by the Department of Agriculture to help combat obesity in Alaska Native children. Seeking support for continued funding of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education in H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Seeking support for legislation to authorize the Department of Energys Arctic Energy Office. Seeking support for unfreezing funds awarded by the Department of Energy under the Carbon Ore, Rare Earth, and Critical Minerals Initiative.
Seeking support for unfreezing Department of Homeland Security funds under the centers of excellence program.
Seeking support for unfreezing funds awarded by the Department of Transportation under the Tribal Technical Assistance Program.