Research summary
Research summary
Topic summary
Trace their records on ANWR, public lands, and federal land decisions in Alaska.
Key research questions
- Investigate "Alaska Senate: Dan Sullivan vs.
Important claims and supporting citations
In July 2022, Dan Sullivan placed holds on Pentagon nominees Radha Plumb, Laura Taylor-Kale, and Brendan Owens over the Biden administration's Ambler Road review and mineral policies.
- https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-demands-haaland-answer-for-illegal-termination-of-anwr-leases/
- https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/delegation-hails-aideas-coastal-plain-court-victory/
- https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-will-hold-three-pentagon-nominees-over-bidens-choking-off-domestic-critical-mineral-supplies/
Mary Peltola reversed her firm stance on the Ambler Road project in July 2024, stating she had not approved her inclusion on a pro-project release and noting the project had paused.
Mary Peltola sent a letter to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on September 29, 2022, explicitly supporting the Ambler Access Project and domestic mineral access.
On October 23, 2025, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced three Alaska Native veteran land allotments, Coastal Plain program restoration, Ambler Access permit reinstatements, and a King Cove road land exchange.
- https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/delegation-condemns-biden-administration-filing-against-alaskas-ambler-road
- https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/delegation-condemns-biden-administration-filing-against-alaskas-ambler-road
- https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/delegation-celebrates-series-of-interior-announcements-for-alaska-day/
In 2020, Dan Sullivan publicly stated that the proposed Pebble Mine project had not met its burden and should not receive a federal permit, while in 2023 he opposed the EPA's preemptive Section 404(c) veto of the project.
Dan Sullivan authored a bipartisan amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act in the Senate Armed Services Committee requiring the Department of the Interior to select Alternative A or B for the Ambler Road.
- https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/delegation-condemns-biden-administration-filing-against-alaskas-ambler-road
- https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/delegation-condemns-biden-administration-filing-against-alaskas-ambler-road
- https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/delegation-celebrates-series-of-interior-announcements-for-alaska-day/
Peltola's 2022 support for the Ambler Access Project conditioned that the industrial road remain closed to general public hunting and fishing to safeguard subsistence.
In September 2024, Dan Sullivan, Lisa Murkowski, and Mary Peltola sent a joint letter challenging the Biden administration's NPR-A management rule and requesting BLM halt expansion of Special Areas.
- https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sullivan-demands-haaland-answer-for-illegal-termination-of-anwr-leases/
- https://www.sullivan.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/delegation-hails-aideas-coastal-plain-court-victory/
- https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2024-11/AK_20240916_NPRA_RFI_Delegation_Letter.pdf
Outstanding questions
- On October 23, 2025, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced three Alaska Native veteran land allotments, Coastal Plain program restoration, Ambler Access permit reinstatements, and a King Cove road land exchange.
- In 2020, Dan Sullivan publicly stated that the proposed Pebble Mine project had not met its burden and should not receive a federal permit, while in 2023 he opposed the EPA's preemptive Section 404(c) veto of the project.
- Dan Sullivan authored a bipartisan amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act in the Senate Armed Services Committee requiring the Department of the Interior to select Alternative A or B for the Ambler Road.
- In September 2024, Dan Sullivan, Lisa Murkowski, and Mary Peltola sent a joint letter challenging the Biden administration's NPR-A management rule and requesting BLM halt expansion of Special Areas.
- In May 2026, the campaigns of both Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola affirmatively stated their support for oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A).
- Dan Sullivan voted to confirm Deb Haaland as Secretary of the Interior on March 15, 2021, in a 51–40 Senate confirmation vote.
- Mary Peltola was one of only four House Democrats who voted in favor of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, on March 30, 2023.
- House Republicans' H.R. 1 contained provisions directing the Department of the Interior to reinstate canceled ANWR leases and conduct additional lease sales under the 2017 tax statute.
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In July 2022, Dan Sullivan placed holds on Pentagon nominees Radha Plumb, Laura Taylor-Kale, and Brendan Owen…
In July 2022, Dan Sullivan placed holds on Pentagon nominees Radha Plumb, Laura Taylor-Kale, and Brendan Owens over the Biden administration's Ambler Road review and mineral policies.
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On March 25, 2025, U.S.
On March 25, 2025, U.S. District Judge Sharon Gleason vacated the Interior Department's cancellation of AIDEA's seven ANWR leases for procedural failure to obtain a required court order.
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On October 23, 2025, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced three Alaska Native veteran land allotments, Co…
On October 23, 2025, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced three Alaska Native veteran land allotments, Coastal Plain program restoration, Ambler Access permit reinstatements, and a King Cove road land exchange.
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In 2023, Dan Sullivan, Lisa Murkowski, and Mary Peltola jointly stated that approval of the Ambler Access Pro…
In 2023, Dan Sullivan, Lisa Murkowski, and Mary Peltola jointly stated that approval of the Ambler Access Project was guaranteed under federal law.
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In May 2026, the campaigns of both Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola affirmatively stated their support for oil d…
In May 2026, the campaigns of both Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola affirmatively stated their support for oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A).
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Mary Peltola stated at an August 27, 2026 Alaska Oil and Gas Association forum that agency failure to follow…
Mary Peltola stated at an August 27, 2026 Alaska Oil and Gas Association forum that agency failure to follow statutory ANWR leasing requirements was 'completely unacceptable.'
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Mary Peltola publicly opposed the Biden administration's September 6, 2023 cancellation of seven ANWR oil and…
Mary Peltola publicly opposed the Biden administration's September 6, 2023 cancellation of seven ANWR oil and gas leases.
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Dan Sullivan voted to confirm Deb Haaland as Secretary of the Interior on March 15, 2021, in a 51–40 Senate c…
Dan Sullivan voted to confirm Deb Haaland as Secretary of the Interior on March 15, 2021, in a 51–40 Senate confirmation vote.
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In the January 6, 2021 ANWR coastal plain lease sale, BLM offered 22 tracts and issued leases on nine tracts…
In the January 6, 2021 ANWR coastal plain lease sale, BLM offered 22 tracts and issued leases on nine tracts covering roughly 437,804 acres, with AIDEA acquiring seven of them.
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Section 50104 of P.L.
Section 50104 of P.L. 119-21 requires at least four new Coastal Plain lease sales in ANWR offering at least 400,000 acres per sale under the 2021 record of decision.
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In 2024, Mary Peltola joined Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan in issuing a joint delegation statement condemni…
In 2024, Mary Peltola joined Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan in issuing a joint delegation statement condemning Interior's 'no action' Record of Decision for the Ambler Access Project.
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Dan Sullivan authored a bipartisan amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act in the Senate Armed Se…
Dan Sullivan authored a bipartisan amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act in the Senate Armed Services Committee requiring the Department of the Interior to select Alternative A or B for the Ambler Road.
Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate
Mary Peltola worked for Donlin Gold as a community manager for six years until leaving in 2014 following the…
Mary Peltola worked for Donlin Gold as a community manager for six years until leaving in 2014 following the Mount Polley mine dam burst in British Columbia.
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Dan Sullivan argued that the denial of the Ambler Road right-of-way violated Section 201(4) of ANILCA, which…
Dan Sullivan argued that the denial of the Ambler Road right-of-way violated Section 201(4) of ANILCA, which provides that the Secretary of the Interior shall permit access for surface transportation to the Ambler mining district.
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A U.S.
A U.S. Forest Service proposal in August 2026 would open 9.4 million acres of the Tongass National Forest to logging by repealing the Roadless Rule.
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Budget reconciliation legislation mandates the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to hold six Cook Inle…
Budget reconciliation legislation mandates the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to hold six Cook Inlet lease sales over ten years, offering a minimum of 1 million acres each.
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Pebble Mine Legislative and Permitting Stances
Pebble Mine Legislative and Permitting Stances
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Congressional Delegation Objections to NPR-A Restrictions
Congressional Delegation Objections to NPR-A Restrictions
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Cancellation and Legal Status of AIDEA ANWR Leases
Cancellation and Legal Status of AIDEA ANWR Leases
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Mary Peltola's Shift on the Ambler Road Project
Mary Peltola's Shift on the Ambler Road Project
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Mary Peltola's Initial Support for the Ambler Access Project
Mary Peltola's Initial Support for the Ambler Access Project
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H.R. 1 and Oil Leasing Provisions
H.R. 1 and Oil Leasing Provisions
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H.R. 6285 and Legislative Actions on Arctic Drilling
H.R. 6285 and Legislative Actions on Arctic Drilling
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Mary Peltola sent a letter to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on September 29, 2022, explicitly supporting the…
Mary Peltola sent a letter to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on September 29, 2022, explicitly supporting the Ambler Access Project and domestic mineral access.
Labels: Source-linked, Low, known
In September 2024, Dan Sullivan, Lisa Murkowski, and Mary Peltola sent a joint letter challenging the Biden a…
In September 2024, Dan Sullivan, Lisa Murkowski, and Mary Peltola sent a joint letter challenging the Biden administration's NPR-A management rule and requesting BLM halt expansion of Special Areas.
Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate
In 2020, Dan Sullivan publicly stated that the proposed Pebble Mine project had not met its burden and should…
In 2020, Dan Sullivan publicly stated that the proposed Pebble Mine project had not met its burden and should not receive a federal permit, while in 2023 he opposed the EPA's preemptive Section 404(c) veto of the project.
Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate
Mary Peltola voted 'present' in 2024 on an ANWR and NPR-A drilling bill that she had originally co-sponsored…
Mary Peltola voted 'present' in 2024 on an ANWR and NPR-A drilling bill that she had originally co-sponsored as the sole Democratic co-sponsor.
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Mary Peltola was one of only four House Democrats who voted in favor of H.R.
Mary Peltola was one of only four House Democrats who voted in favor of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, on March 30, 2023.
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In November 2023, Rep.
In November 2023, Rep. Mary Peltola co-sponsored H.R. 6285 (the Alaska's Right to Produce Act) to reinstate the ANWR leasing program and overturn NPR-A restrictions.
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Under 2025 reconciliation mandates, BLM must re-offer roughly 366,000 acres in ANWR previously leased to the…
Under 2025 reconciliation mandates, BLM must re-offer roughly 366,000 acres in ANWR previously leased to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) and canceled in 2024.
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Mary Peltola argued at an August 2026 forum that the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska was specifically set a…
Mary Peltola argued at an August 2026 forum that the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska was specifically set aside for petroleum extraction based on its name.
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Mary Peltola reversed her firm stance on the Ambler Road project in July 2024, stating she had not approved h…
Mary Peltola reversed her firm stance on the Ambler Road project in July 2024, stating she had not approved her inclusion on a pro-project release and noting the project had paused.
Labels: Source-linked, Low, known
Rep.
Rep. Mary Peltola voted in favor of final House passage of H.R. 6285 on May 1, 2024, as one of only five Democrats voting yes.
Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate
House Republicans' H.R.
House Republicans' H.R. 1 contained provisions directing the Department of the Interior to reinstate canceled ANWR leases and conduct additional lease sales under the 2017 tax statute.
Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate
Before the final vote on the 2024 Arctic drilling bill, Mary Peltola's office sent a message urging lawmakers…
Before the final vote on the 2024 Arctic drilling bill, Mary Peltola's office sent a message urging lawmakers to vote against the measure, calling a Bering Sea provision a 'significant unintended consequence.'
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Peltola's 2022 support for the Ambler Access Project conditioned that the industrial road remain closed to ge…
Peltola's 2022 support for the Ambler Access Project conditioned that the industrial road remain closed to general public hunting and fishing to safeguard subsistence.
Labels: Source-linked, Low, known
Peltola cited NANA's lack of assurances, regional caribou decline, and community subsistence concerns as reas…
Peltola cited NANA's lack of assurances, regional caribou decline, and community subsistence concerns as reasons for stepping back from the Ambler Road project.
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