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Nicholas J. Begich III

RepublicanAlaskaCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source

What they said 9

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

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Transportation & infrastructure

Expedite statewide coastal protection planning

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Begich supported a WRDA 2026 provision expediting preconstruction work on coastal protection across Alaska. The work addresses storm damage, coastal erosion, and ice and glacial damage, and advances projects toward the preconstruction stage.

Context: The source does not identify specific locations, funding amounts, or construction commitments for this statewide provision.

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Transportation & infrastructure

Expand Dutch Harbor study to address coastal risks

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Begich supported expanding the Army Corps’ existing navigation feasibility study for Unalaska and Dutch Harbor to include coastal storm risk management and shoreline erosion protection. This adds those coastal risks to the study’s scope; it does not itself authorize construction of protective works.

Context: The bill had passed the House; the source does not establish that it became law.

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Transportation & infrastructure

Authorize water and wastewater infrastructure assistance

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Begich supported WRDA 2026 provisions authorizing environmental infrastructure assistance for specified water and wastewater projects: $3.3 million for Nelson Lagoon, $7 million for Sitka, and $1.3 million for Soldotna. The assistance is limited to the specified infrastructure projects.

Context: The source describes the amounts as authorized, not as funding already awarded or spent.

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Transportation & infrastructure

Advance long-term flood protection for Juneau

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Begich supported the House-passed Water Resources Development Act of 2026, which directs the Army Corps of Engineers to expedite its ongoing technical work on flooding from Suicide Basin and Lake Mendenhall and recommend permanent, resilient flood-control measures. The work is intended to move beyond temporary protection and identify a long-term project to reduce the recurring flood threat to Mendenhall Valley residents.

Context: The bill had passed the House; the source does not establish that it became law.

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Transportation & infrastructureEconomy, taxes & workForeign affairs & defense

Support federal investment in Alaska ports and harbors

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Begich supports federal investment to modernize and expand Alaska’s ports, harbors, docks, and related maritime infrastructure. He says these projects serve commercial fishing, maritime security, transportation and supply-chain networks, and Alaska’s strategic presence in the Arctic and North Pacific. He says he will continue working to ensure Alaska has infrastructure that supports jobs and economic growth.

Context: This is a stated congressional priority; the release also announces specific federal awards, but does not identify Begich as the sole source of their funding or provide a separate future funding amount.

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Energy & environmentGovernment & elections

Expand land access and resource development

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Begich supports land access and resource development, along with energy security and the rights of Western states. He says his role as executive vice chair of the Congressional Western Caucus gives Alaska a stronger voice in these efforts.

Context: The statement does not name specific land-access or resource-development policies.

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Energy & environmentForeign affairs & defense

Expand Alaska’s role in Arctic research and technology

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Nicholas J. Begich III says that, through his service on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, he is advancing Alaska’s role in Arctic research, energy innovation, national security, and emerging technologies. He presents this work as part of his broader effort to promote Alaska’s growth, opportunity, and self-determination.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Transportation & infrastructureEconomy, taxes & work

Strengthen infrastructure connecting Alaska’s communities

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Begich supports strengthening the infrastructure that connects Alaska’s communities and supports its economy. He describes this as work through his role as vice chair of the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Context: The statement does not identify specific infrastructure projects or proposed measures.

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Energy & environmentEconomy, taxes & work

Develop Alaska’s energy and mineral resources

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Nicholas J. Begich supports developing Alaska’s energy and mineral resources, which he says should be done responsibly. He is pursuing this work as vice chair of the House Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee. His stated goals include expanding resource development and supporting Alaska’s economy.

Context: The statement does not specify what standards or policies would define responsible development.