For years, federal restrictions have stood in the way of Alaska’s ability to responsibly develop its extraordinary natural resources. This week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce launched its latest issue advocacy campaign highlighting the important progress that has been made to unleash these resources through federal policy reforms and efforts by policymakers to advance responsible resource development in Alaska.
Our new advertisement, “Tied Up” highlights the importance of advancing three projects important to Alaska’s future: the Ambler Access Project, Willow, and Alaska LNG. The Ambler Access Project would provide access to critical mineral deposits including copper, cobalt, gallium, and germanium. These resources are important to advanced electronics and America’s national defense. Public officials and stakeholders have worked to move forward these and other major energy and infrastructure projects, including Willow and Alaska LNG.
Among the key public officials who have backed these efforts in Washington is Senator Dan S. Sullivan. Senator Sullivan sponsored legislation overturning restrictions on development in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska and supported efforts to restore opportunities for responsible development across the state.
Ensuring that unnecessary federal barriers do not prevent responsible development remains an important priority for Alaska communities, workers, businesses, and policymakers. These projects have the potential to bring billions of dollars in investment to Alaska and create thousands of construction and long-term jobs, while strengthening America’s energy and national security.
Our campaign encourages Alaskans to learn more about these projects and the economic opportunities they could create, and to make their views known regarding policies that affect Alaska's energy, resources, and economic development.
Alaska has tremendous resources and tremendous potential. Senator Sullivan is one of the key people working to make sure unnecessary federal barriers don't stand in the way – and Alaskans should urge him to continue this important work.
