Congressman Nick Begich added to three key subcommittees for aviation, railroad, maritime issues

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Alaska Congressman Nick Begich III announced even more subcommittee assignments he has shouldered. Begich has been identified by his colleagues as a hard worker, and he has been given a commensurate workload with three hefty Alaska-focused subcommittees in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

“I came to Washington to get to work for the Alaskan people and these subcommittee assignments are an opportunity to do just that. I consider it an honor to have been selected to serve on these Alaska-specific subcommittees which provide an opportunity to strengthen our state’s transportation infrastructure, make Alaska more affordable for working families, and support our local economy,” he said. “I look forward to fighting for transportation and infrastructure policies that improve safety, create jobs, and strengthen our national security.”

Earlier, Begich had announced he was named vice chair of the House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

On the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and these are his subcommittee appointments:

Aviation Subcommittee
Begich explained he will work on policies that affect air travel and aviation infrastructure, to ensure safe, efficient, and accessible air travel for Alaskans. He said he will advocate for investments to modernize air traffic control systems, increase aviation safety, and support rural air services.

Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee
Begich said he will focus on maintaining the integrity of critical infrastructure and ensuring the safe transportation of goods across the country. With Alaska’s growing energy and resource sectors, he will prioritize policies that support pipeline safety and promote energy security.

Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
Begich added that he will advocate for the continued strength of the U.S. Coast Guard, which is critical for safeguarding American waters, particularly in Alaska.

In addition to Natural Resources and Transportation and Infrastructure, he is on the Space, Science, and Technology Committee. Most representatives only have two committees.

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  1. If you really want to keep people in Alaska, how about doing something about the astronomical housing costs up here. Reel in the real estate moguls and making homes something people can afford. we all know that anytime the issue comes up of raising property taxes that gets voted down of course, then they do an reappraisal on your home at an overpriced sum so they can get more tax money that way.

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