Champion policies that promote responsible resource development while safeguarding the environment.

Nicholas J. Begich III · Alaska · Republican

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I will champion policies that promote responsible development while safeguarding our environment.

Commits to backing responsible resource development with environmental protections.

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We must pursue an all-of-the-above development strategy for Alaskan resources as a basis for restoring domestic, vertically integrated supply chains that will drive U.S. manufacturing, enhance job creation, and deliver generational prosperity.

Calls for developing Alaska's resources to support supply chains, manufacturing, jobs, and prosperity.

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Evidence

Sponsor: Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] (Introduced 10/10/2025). Latest Action: 12/11/2025 Became Public Law No: 119-52. The resolution disapproves the BLM rule for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision.

Begich advanced and ultimately enacted a measure that reopened Alaska coastal plain resource development by nullifying a restrictive BLM leasing decision.

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H.J.Res.131 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision"
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On Thursday, December 11, 2025, the President signed into law H.J. Res. 131, which nullifies a Bureau of Land Management rule relating to "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision."

Official White House notice confirms enactment of Begich's coastal plain disapproval resolution, a concrete pro-development action for Alaska resources.

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Congressional Bills H.J. Res. 104, 105, 106, 130 and 131 Signed into Law
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Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] introduced H.R. 6939 on 01/06/2026. The bill would improve marine environmental data collection, prioritize technology supporting research, bycatch reduction, and marine benthic habitat in Alaska fisheries, and establish a fund to help fishermen buy gear and technology that reduces bycatch and habitat contact.

Begich introduced legislation aimed at reducing bycatch and protecting marine habitat while supporting Alaska fisheries, directly matching the environmental safeguard portion of the promise.

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H.R.6939 - Bycatch Reduction and Research Act of 2026
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On January 16, 2026, Ms. Bonamici (for herself and Mr. Begich) introduced H.R. 7129 to reauthorize water power research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities.

Begich co-sponsored legislation to advance lower-impact energy technology such as hydropower and marine energy, which supports responsible resource development with environmental considerations.

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H.R.7129 - Water Power Research and Development Reauthorization Act
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Assessments

delivered same_term

Begich fulfilled the broad promise to champion responsible resource development with environmental safeguards during his current House term. He sponsored H.J.Res.131, which became Public Law 119-52 on December 11, 2025, nullifying a BLM Coastal Plain oil and gas leasing decision and materially advancing Alaska resource development. He also introduced or co-sponsored same-term legislation aimed at reducing fisheries bycatch, protecting marine habitat, improving marine environmental data, and supporting water-power research. Because the promise was framed as championing policies rather than achieving a single comprehensive statutory outcome, these legislative actions and one enacted measure are sufficient for full delivery.

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