U.S. House of Representatives opened its regular session Tuesday with Alaska’s new Congressman Nick Begich III as Speaker Pro Tempore.
As a member of the House for just one month, the honor to take the gavel for the day was granted to Begich by House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Here’s the video of Begich opening up the floor session:
It was an auspicious day for Begich to be recognized. On Feb. 4, 1789 the first Electoral College of the United States chose George Washington as president and John Adams as vice president.
Begich’s work ethic in the House, since being sworn in on Jan. 3, has not gone unnoticed.
Begich has been awarded a big workload, as a member of three committees and eight subcommittees, and serving as the vice chair of a subcommittee. He’s known for working late in to the night studying issues and returning calls.
Also on Tuesday, the Presidential Prayer Team, a nonprofit based in Arizona, named Begich as the congressional lawmaker of the day to pray for. Read about the group and its prayer mission at this link.
“As we lift up the federal government of United States of America, each day we will highlight one elected or appointed federal official serving in office. Pray with us for each of them as they tackle their unique responsibilities and fulfill their oaths of office,” the group explains on the introduction to the congressional prayer list.
Congratulations Nick…er Congressman. This is what we expected when we voted for you. Thank you for representing hard working Alaskans.
I have not been kind to Nick, due to some past unpleasant business transactions we were involved in. However, he is imitating promise. I will be patient, and hopeful.
Best comment I’ve seen in some time.
THANK YOU Nick Begich for working to
Make America winners ? ? ? ? again
The junior servant Begich is a breath of fresh air, it’s been a embarrassing stretch for Alaska in its representation sent to Washington dc.
The senior senator please take note.
BOTH senators need to take note.
Nick’s un relenting dedication to America and Alaska is absolutely a reminder why we voted for him, so proud for his change of heart and support for our real President Trump
Congratulations Congressman Begich!!! We are so glad you are busy representing Alaska’s people!
Nick is everything we asked for and more. Now we need to prove that we deserve his efforts and support him where ever necessary. Make sure to ackowledge his work to all those folks who would’t vote for him and help them see the error of their ways. Two years is not far off.
You go, Congressman! Some of us recognized qualities of attentiveness, perseverance and patriotism in your 2022 campaign. But the U.S. and Alaska had not quite learned its lesson. Now we are all wiser or, for some, at least cracking open the door to reason. Carry on knowing that God will guide you and give you what you need for the good of Alaska and the nation. You are, indeed, being held up in prayer.
Very good job on Real America’s Voice with John Soloman and Amanda Head’s interview! I’m happy with my vote for you so far, Congressman Begich…!!!
NB III needs to take Princess Lisa aside and school her in how an elected official for the State of Alaksa presents themselves with honor and humility.
Good job sir! Don’t listen to negative people! Just keep doing what’s right and u can’t go wrong!