Congressman Nick Begich

Today marks a true milestone in restoring Alaska’s role as a cornerstone of American energy production. This historic lease sale is proof that the world is ready to invest in Alaska when the path is clear. doi.gov/pressreleases/…

"As part of the Working Families Tax Cut law, House Committee on Natural Resources Republicans required lease sales in the NPR-A to secure Alaska’s and America’s energy future. "Today’s lease sale is a major victory for Alaska’s workers, its economy, and for American families who will benefit from a greater supply of affordable and reliable American energy. "I commend Congressman Begich for his efforts on this provision and his tireless advocacy for the people of Alaska." – Chairman @RepWesterman

Alaska energy is energy dominance!

The obstacles are coming down and Alaska is delivering! The first NPR-A lease sale since 2019 is already exceeding expectations, with stronger bids, more competition, and renewed investment. This is what unlocking Alaska looks like. blm.gov/live

@BLMNational is advancing Alaska’s @RepNickBegich energy potential by restarting the National Petroleum Reserve–Alaska oil and gas leasing program. Watch the live bid opening today, March 18, 2026, at 2 PM EST. Tune in below to watch it happen live. blm.gov/live

During my recent stop in Ketchikan this past week, I visited JAG Shipyard to see the important work being done to support Alaska’s maritime industries. As Alaska continues to grow in this space, our expanding shipyard capacity means new opportunities for investment, workforce development, and economic activity in coastal Alaska. Facilities like JAG demonstrate how investment in maritime infrastructure can help ensure Alaska remains competitive while supporting the communities that depend on our working waterfronts. Thank you to the team at JAG Shipyard for the tour and for the work they’re doing to strengthen Alaska’s maritime sector.

Ferries are critical part of Alaska’s transportation system, especially in Southeast Alaska. I’m proud to be a member of the bi-partisan Congressional Ferry Caucus where I recently joined my House colleagues in introducing the Federal Enhancement and Revitalization of Reliable Infrastructure for Essential Seaways (FERRIES) Act. I look forward to advocating for practical investments that keep America’s maritime highways moving at the speed of the modern age.

Rep. Nick Begich Delivers Address To Alaska Legislature U.S. Rep. Nick Begich delivered his address to the Alaska Legislature Tuesday afternoon, with a central message: Alaska has a “window of ... - radiokenai.com/rep-nick-begic…

Today, I had the honor of addressing the Alaska State Legislature for my annual State of the State address.   Over the past year, my team and I have delivered real results for Alaska - opening the door for responsible resource development, infrastructure investments, investing in rural healthcare, and ensuring Alaska plays a central role in America’s energy and mineral security future.   The obstacles that held Alaska back for decades are finally coming down and the door of opportunity is wide open. Now, it is up to Alaska to seize that opportunity. Watch my full speech here: ktoo.org/video/gavel/jo…

“For the communities the Western Caucus represents across the West and throughout rural America, agriculture touches nearly every aspect of daily life." @RepNickBegich

For any Alaskans traveling or working in the Middle East, the @StateDept is assisting Americans 24/7 with departure options from Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. If you’re trying to get home, complete the crisis intake form so the State Department can contact you as options become available.

We are so happy to have @RepNickBegich as our new executive vice chair of the @westerncaucus! #WCF #WesternCaucus

Proud to see my bill, the Chugach Alaska Land Exchange Oil Spill Recovery Act of 2025, pass the House today. This legislation represents a commonsense land exchange in accordance with Western values of multiple-use, local control, and responsible resource stewardship. For Alaska, we are expanding and unleashing economic opportunity!

The United States cannot afford complacency against a regime hell-bent on our destruction. This decisive military action taken against key elements of Iran’s nuclear programs and broader offensive capabilities is a necessary and targeted response. Iran’s longstanding nuclear program, pursued in secret and in defiance of international agreements for decades, remains one of the most serious threats to American national security. Despite prolonged rounds of negotiations, the regime has repeatedly demonstrated bad faith, employing stalling tactics, concealment of facilities, and outright deception to protect and advance its illicit uranium enrichment and weaponization efforts. These actions have made it clear that continued diplomatic engagement alone is insufficient to halt Iran’s progress toward a nuclear breakout capability. Yet the danger Iran poses is much broader. The regime actively fuels an emergent anti-American alliance by providing military support, including funding, weapons, training, and intelligence, to terrorist proxies such as Hezbollah, the Houthis, Hamas, and various Shia militias across Iraq and Syria. Iran has deepened military and economic ties with America’s adversaries, forging a network of authoritarian powers that openly target the United States and our allies. Through these proxies and direct actions, Iran pursues aggressive regional destabilization: launching ballistic missiles, conducting attacks on shipping lanes, sponsoring terrorism, and undermining regional governments. At its core, the regime is driven by a fanatical ideological objective to export its revolutionary theocracy. Inside Iran, the regime has shown the same brutality toward its own people. It has carried out large-scale murder of tens of thousands of citizens, systematically oppressed women by denying them fundamental rights and freedoms, and crushed dissent through mass arrests, torture, and executions. As we continue to support our courageous men and women in uniform, who stand ready every day to defend our nation, we must be clear-eyed, about the full scope of this threat. Half-measures and endless discussions have only emboldened Tehran. The Iranian leadership responsible for these crimes against humanity, support for terrorism, pursuit of nuclear weapons, and relentless calls of “death to America” must be eliminated through a comprehensive campaign of maximum pressure. This includes unrelenting economic sanctions, cyber and covert disruption of their nuclear and missile programs, and decisive military posture to deter aggression. The path forward cannot be centered on further appeasement but the removal of this corrupt, fanatical leadership that has brought suffering to the Iranian people and threatens our peace at home. In so doing, we can provide the people of Iran the opportunity to change leadership, reclaim their sovereignty, and chart a new course. I look forward to the forthcoming classified briefing to Congress on these actions, which will provide Members with critical details on the operation, its objectives, and next steps to ensure our national security interests are fully protected. I am fully committed to ensuring our troops have the resources, training, and support required to prevail, and to advancing policies that protect American lives, support stability, and confront threats to our homeland wherever they may emerge.

Please join House Republicans in praying for the American troops - the greatest history has ever known - who are fighting for freedom right now. May you be protected from harm and may your mission deliver true and lasting liberty. God bless our troops.

Glenfarne, @TotalEnergies announce prelim 2MTPA offtake agreement. In less than a year Glenfarne has identified customers for 80% of the offtake needed for Alaska LNG project finance. glenfarnegroup.com/glenfarne-tota…

The Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025, a bill that streamlines land management and provides for new capacity and revenue streams for Southeast Alaska has passed the Senate and is now on its way to the President’s Desk. Proud to have led this bill in the House. Alaska’s voice has been restored in this 119th Congress, and we are being prioritized in our nation’s capital once again.

The State of our Union is strong, and Alaska's best chapters are still ahead.

“Just a little over a year ago, President Donald Trump returned to office with a resounding mandate from the American people to restore prosperity, secure the border, rebuild American strength, and put the American people first. Tonight, the American people will hear directly from the President about Republicans’ transformative results. Here in Alaska, that progress started with unlocking our state’s extraordinary potential. On day one, this Administration took decisive action to reverse the Biden Administration’s punitive restrictions on Alaska and issued an executive order to fully unleash our state’s abundant natural resources.” @RepNickBegich on House Republicans and President Trump's impact in Alaska.

@RepSmucker @RepMarkHarrisNC @GOPMajorityWhip @SenTuberville @RepTomBarrett 🇺🇸 @RepNickBegich 'Alaska’s Story at the State of the Union' thealaskastory.com/congressman-be…