Sen. Dan Sullivan

With the Schumer Shutdown of DHS, Democrats are going back to the future with their unpopular policies that were soundly rejected by the American people in 2024: Defund the Police & Open Borders 2.0.

Great news that @SenMullin advanced out of committee today! He’s a great choice to lead DHS, a strong advocate for defending our homeland, and a close friend of mine. He’s the leader we need now to run DHS!

Historic NPR-A lease sale! The Alaska Comeback is happening!!

A huge congratulations to Jessie Holmes of Brushkana on capturing his second Iditarod title, finishing in 9 days, 7 hours, 32 minutes, and 51 seconds! Building on his victory last year, Jessie and his team of 12 dogs pushed through 1049 miles of some of the toughest conditions in the world to reach Nome once again at the front of the pack. Congratulations, Jessie! Wishing good luck and safe travels to all the remaining mushers making their way to the finish line.

Honored to be invited to the Vice President’s residence this morning to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, and to give the blessing and prayer before breakfast. Irish-Americans have made a large contribution to America and Alaska throughout our history and it was great celebrating this and our country’s strong Irish ties with the @VP, @Slotus, @MichealMartinTD, US Ambassador to Ireland Edward Walsh, @IrelandAmbUSA Geraldine Byrne Nason, and my good Senate friends @SenMcCormickPA and @SenMullin. Happy St. Patrick’s Day🍀

Thanks @AlaskaDOTPF for highlighting DEF emissions systems issues that are putting lives of Alaskans at risk and costing the state. Also, thanks for highlighting my bill to fix it!

Shocking. Ryan Anderson, Alaska DOT Commissioner, said that 70-80% of the department’s diesel maintenance issues over the past 2 years are related to diesel regs. This can’t go on. I’ve introduced a bill to fix this!

ICYMI: Check out the @EPWGOP hearing from this morning on my bill, the Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act—which directs the @EPA to update its one-size-fits-all diesel regs that are slowing or shutting down vehicles in cold weather. It’s been a cold winter in Alaska and we have diesel engines shutting down across our state. This is dangerous and needs to be fixed!

More on Andrew’s extraordinary achievements here ⬇️ sullivan.senate.gov/.../sullivan-h…...

Congratulations to @Andrew_Kurka of Palmer for winning the bronze medal in the super-G at the 2026 Winter Paralympics! Andrew adds the bronze to the silver and gold medals he won at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games. What an achievement! I was honored to recognize Andrew as our "Alaskan of the Week" in 2017, after he won his first World Championship. He’s an extraordinary Alaskan, athlete, and community leader, who inspires us all to dream big. Andrew, Alaska and the entire nation are proud of you!

It was the perfect day for the Iditarod, the Last Great Race!

I’ve had the honor of serving on the Board of Visitors for the @NavalAcademy for over 10 years. At the end of 2024, my fellow board members elected me chairman. It is a great honor to be chairing the board of one of America’s finest institutions of higher learning that trains future Marine Corps and Navy officers. Last year, the Naval Academy got a new superintendent, Lt. General Michael Borgschulte—the first Marine officer to be Superintendent of the Naval Academy in its 180 year existence. Lt. General Borgschulte is a strong leader and is making a hugely positive impact on the Naval Academy. Check out the video he recently sent to the Brigade of Midshipmen on the ramifications of the current conflict with Iran. It is inspiring.

The Schumer Shutdown of our @USCG, @TSA, and @fema is completely unnecessary—and it puts our national security at risk. All for cheap political theater.

Alaska has more veterans per capita than any other state. So it was very fitting that at the start of the Iditarod, I had the honor of swearing in 33 new recruits. Oorah!

Had a great Iditarod/Fur Rondy weekend. We’ve had a really snowy, cold and beautiful winter. Here’s to all the Alaskans digging out this morning!

There are many things that make our state so special. The Iditarod is definitely one of them. Julie and I had a great day cheering on the mushers, meeting the dogs, and running into so many friends. I was even honored to administer the oath of enlistment to a group of new Marine recruits! Semper Fi.

In addition to the Iditarod, there’s another big event taking place this weekend: The Alaska Sportsman Show! There’s something for everyone who loves to hunt, fish, or enjoy our great outdoors. One more day at the Sullivan Arena—don’t miss it!

Instead of Alaska traveling 5,000 miles to Washington, we brought the Senate to Alaska. Last week, as chairman of the @SenateCommerce Subcommittee overseeing the Coast Guard, I chaired a hearing at UAA with experts on Arctic security and the critical role Alaska plays in national defense, highlighting investments in the Port of Nome, reactivating Adak Naval Air Station, and the largest investment in @USCG history, which includes 16 new icebreakers, with some being home-ported in Alaska—where the ice is. As incursions by America's adversaries continue into Alaska's ADIZ/EEZ, this military buildup—literally billions of dollars in historic investments—must continue.