The lower chamber of the United States Congress — 435 members apportioned by state population, two-year terms. Originates revenue bills, holds the power of impeachment, and shares legislative authority with the Senate. Alaska's at-large representative is Nick Begich (R).
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Bruce Westerman
“Reforms included in HR 9250 will encourage more public-private partnerships, better prioritize deferred maintenance projects to visitor-facing recreation assets, create new transparency and accountability requirements, and streamline project delivery.”House Natural Resources (Begich): Markup of H.R. 9250 (Rep. Westerman), “Great American Outdoors Act 250” · Jun 24, 2026
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Bruce Westerman
“The ANS brings the House legislation into alignment with bipartisan language that passed out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee last week by voice vote. This ANS also reflects feedback and technical assistance offered from the Trump administration.”House Natural Resources (Begich): Markup of H.R. 9250 (Rep. Westerman), “Great American Outdoors Act 250” · Jun 24, 2026
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Bruce Westerman
“The question now occurs on reporting H.R. 9250 As amended to the House with the recommendation that the bill be favorably approved.”House Natural Resources (Begich): Markup of H.R. 9250 (Rep. Westerman), “Great American Outdoors Act 250” · Jun 24, 2026
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Bruce Westerman
“In the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it, and the bill is ordered reported. The bill as amended is ordered reported to the House with the recommendation that it be favorably approved.”House Natural Resources (Begich): Markup of H.R. 9250 (Rep. Westerman), “Great American Outdoors Act 250” · Jun 24, 2026
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Bruce Westerman
“the question is on the amendment offered by Mr. Magaziner, designated Magaziner Number 1. All those in favor signify by saying aye. Those opposed, no. The opinion of the chair, the noes have it, and the amendment is not agreed to.”House Natural Resources (Begich): Markup of H.R. 9250 (Rep. Westerman), “Great American Outdoors Act 250” · Jun 24, 2026
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Bruce Westerman
“We look forward to working with them to send this bill to President Trump's desk in time for America's 250th birthday celebrations.”House Natural Resources (Begich): Markup of H.R. 9250 (Rep. Westerman), “Great American Outdoors Act 250” · Jun 24, 2026
House passes Alaska Native walrus-ivory protection bill
After eight years of advocacy, federal legislation preempting state ivory bans that criminalized legal Alaska Native walrus-ivory handicrafts has passed both chambers and awaits presidential signature, directly affecting rural artists' ability to sell work across state lines.
by Alaska Newsadded 1mo ago2 min readAIAlaska1
