Lisa Murkowski

What they've actually done about it

Each commitment below is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.

• Environment

  Strengthen Arctic Engagement and Diplomacy

  Advocates for recognizing the strategic importance of the Arctic region, supporting continued congressional engagement, and establishing an Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs.

  Where it stands: Senator Murkowski has sponsored S.B. 1572 in 2025, a bill to establish an Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs, which has been placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders, and sponsored S.Res. 784 in 2026, a resolution recognizing the strategic importance of the Arctic region, which is currently referred to committee.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredA bill to establish an Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region.Latest action 2023-03-15
  • Bill authoredA bill to establish an Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs.Latest action 2025-10-30
  • Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the strategic importance of the Arctic region and supporting continued congressional engagement with Arctic allies and partners.Latest action 2026-06-09
  • Bill authoredArctic Diplomacy Act of 2021Latest action 2021-10-07
  • Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the importance of the Arctic Council and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the Arctic Council.Latest action 2025-04-09
  • Bill cosponsoredNATO UP ActLatest action 2026-01-13
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution reaffirming the deep and steadfast partnership between the United States and Canada and the ties that bind the 2 countries in support of economic and national security.Latest action 2025-05-21
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea.Latest action 2025-04-30
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “environment strengthen arctic engagement diplomacy”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on murkowski.senate.gov
• Health

  Accelerate ALS Therapies and Support Veterans

  Dedicated to reauthorizing acts that accelerate access to critical therapies for ALS patients and providing justice and better care for veterans suffering from ALS.

  Where it stands: Senator Murkowski sponsored the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026, which is currently held at the desk, and the Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025, which had hearings held in the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  On the record: 24 bills · 1 speech

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredAccelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-10
  • Floor speech / statementACCELERATING ACCESS TO CRITICAL THERAPIES FOR ALS REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2026Latest action 2026-07-20
  • Bill authoredJustice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025Latest action 2026-04-29
  • Bill cosponsoredRural Community Hospital Demonstration Program ReauthorizationLatest action 2026-05-21
  • Bill cosponsoredExpedited Disability Insurance Payments for Terminally Ill Individuals Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-26
  • Bill cosponsoredTitle VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-28
  • Bill cosponsoredAlaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension ActLatest action 2025-02-27
  • Bill cosponsoredAccelerating Kids’ Access to Care ActLatest action 2025-02-26
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “health accelerate als therapies veterans”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on murkowski.senate.gov
• Housing

  Preserve Indigenous Heritage and Family Services

  Committed to recognizing the heritage and contributions of Native Americans, supporting truth and healing for boarding school policies, and strengthening Native families and children.

  Where it stands: Senator Murkowski sponsored the 'Promoting Strong Native Families and Children Act' (2026-05-21) and the 'Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act of 2026' (2026-07-14), both of which are currently pending in committees and address aspects of strengthening Native families and children.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredA concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that September 30 should be observed as a national day of remembrance for the Native American children who died while attending a United States Indian boarding school and recognizing, honoring, and supporting the survivors of Indian boarding schools, their families, and their communities.Latest action 2022-01-21
  • Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.Latest action 2025-03-26
  • Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.Latest action 2024-03-19
  • Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.Latest action 2026-03-18
  • Bill authoredPromoting Strong Native Families and Children ActLatest action 2026-05-21
  • Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.Latest action 2023-03-30
  • Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.Latest action 2022-03-22
  • Bill authoredA resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.Latest action 2025-11-18
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “housing preserve indigenous heritage family”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on murkowski.senate.gov
• Agriculture

  Modernize Fisheries Science and Industry

  Pledged to advance legislation that modernizes fisheries science and enhances the competitiveness of the American seafood industry.

  Where it stands: Senator Murkowski has sponsored the 'Fisheries Science Modernization Act of 2026' and the 'American Seafood Competitiveness Act of 2026', both of which are currently pending in committee and directly address the promise.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredFisheries Science Modernization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-06
  • Bill authoredAmerican Seafood Competitiveness Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-26
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing World Oceans Day and celebrating the maritime heritage, ocean leadership, fisheries stewardship, and coastal communities of the United States.Latest action 2026-06-08
  • Bill authoredA bill to support nutrition, farmers, the seafood industry, agricultural research, wood energy and innovation, and indigenous self-determination, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-06-15
  • Bill cosponsoredFishing Industry Safety, Health, and Wellness Improvement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-19
  • Bill authoredWild USA Seafood Act of 2023Latest action 2023-06-22
  • Bill authoredGuarding Mental Health ActLatest action 2022-02-10
  • Bill authoredAlaska Tourism Restoration Extension ActLatest action 2022-02-17
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “agriculture modernize fisheries science industry”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on murkowski.senate.gov
• Housing

  Support Alaska Native Land Equity and Conveyances

  Committed to resolving land equity issues for Alaska Native communities and facilitating land conveyances to support their development and self-governance.

  Where it stands: Senator Murkowski has sponsored the 'Alaska Native Landless Equity Act' (2026-07-16) and the 'Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2023' (2024-12-19), both of which are still pending with committee action or at the desk.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredAlaska Native Landless Equity ActLatest action 2026-07-16
  • Bill authoredUnrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation ActLatest action 2022-06-07
  • Bill authoredAlaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension and Fulfillment Act of 2024Latest action 2024-02-26
  • Bill authoredChugach Alaska Land Exchange Oil Spill Recovery Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-17
  • Bill authoredA bill to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to exclude certain payments to Alaska Native elders for determining eligibility for certain programs, and for other purposes.Latest action 2020-09-16
  • Bill authoredAlaska Native Claims Settlement Act Fulfillment Act of 2020Latest action 2020-11-18
  • Bill authoredAlaska Native Vietnam Veteran Land Allotment Fulfillment Act of 2021Latest action 2021-05-27
  • Bill cosponsoredAlaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension ActLatest action 2025-02-27
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “housing alaska native land equity”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on murkowski.senate.gov
• Environment

  Reauthorize Critical Minerals Research

  Supports reauthorization of the Earth MRI program to continue geological research and mapping for critical minerals within the United States.

  Where it stands: Senator Murkowski sponsored the 'Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026' (S. 4567) which was introduced on 2026-06-23 and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, directly addressing the promise to reauthorize the Earth MRI program.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredWater Power Research and Development Reauthorization ActLatest action 2026-03-17
  • Bill authoredEarth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-23
  • Bill authoredA bill to support nutrition, farmers, the seafood industry, agricultural research, wood energy and innovation, and indigenous self-determination, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-06-15
  • Bill cosponsoredNext-Generation Geothermal Research and Development ActLatest action 2026-04-28
  • Bill cosponsoredEnergy Savings and Weatherization Reauthorization Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-31
  • Bill cosponsoredNational Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025Latest action 2026-01-07
  • Bill authoredKenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area Reauthorization ActLatest action 2021-10-06
  • Bill authoredMethane Hydrate Research and Development Amendments Act of 2015Latest action 2015-05-19
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “environment reauthorize critical minerals research”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on murkowski.senate.gov
• Housing

  Reauthorize Native American Housing Programs

  Commitment to reauthorize and modernize the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 to ensure continued housing support for tribal communities.

  Where it stands: Senator Murkowski sponsored S.XXX, 'A bill to reauthorize the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996,' introduced on 2026-08-06, which has been referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredNative American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-06
  • Bill authoredNative American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-26
  • Bill cosponsoredTribal Tax and Investment Reform Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-11
  • Bill authoredA resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.Latest action 2025-04-05
  • Bill authoredTribal Forest Protection Act Amendments Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-16
  • Bill authoredTribal Forest Protection Act Amendments Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-15
  • Bill cosponsoredA bill to amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to authorize grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations, and for other purposes.Latest action 2025-12-17
  • Bill cosponsoredFIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin ActLatest action 2024-04-17
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “housing reauthorize native housing programs”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on murkowski.senate.gov
• Healthcare

  Increase Indian Health Service funding

  Promised sustained increases for tribal health programs.

  Where it stands: Senator Murkowski has consistently voted for and supported appropriations bills that increase funding for the Indian Health Service, including leading efforts as Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and on the Appropriations Committee.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredFamily Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-03
  • Bill authoredVeterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities ActLatest action 2025-12-15
  • Bill authoredVeterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities ActLatest action 2024-12-16
  • Bill cosponsoredEquitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services ActLatest action 2025-07-24
  • Bill cosponsoredA bill to amend the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act to authorize grants to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations, and for other purposes.Latest action 2025-12-17
  • Bill cosponsoredUniformed Services Leave Parity ActLatest action 2024-11-19
  • Bill cosponsoredUniformed Services Leave Parity ActLatest action 2025-10-17
  • Bill authoredColonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Alaska VA Healthcare System Act of 2022Latest action 2023-01-05
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “healthcare increase indian health service”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on murkowski.senate.gov
• Infrastructure

  Secure federal funding for Alaska infrastructure

  Promised to deliver infrastructure dollars for Alaska.

  Where it stands: Senator Murkowski was a key negotiator for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58), which directed significant federal funding to Alaska for various infrastructure projects.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredUnrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation ActLatest action 2022-06-07
  • Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.Latest action 2022-03-22
  • Bill authoredA bill to codify certain public land orders relating to the revocation of certain withdrawals of public land in the State of Alaska.Latest action 2022-07-14
  • Bill authoredAlaska Tourism Restoration Extension ActLatest action 2022-02-17
  • Bill authoredCruising for Alaska's Workforce ActLatest action 2021-09-23
  • Bill cosponsoredA bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.Latest action 2026-05-11
  • Bill cosponsoredAlaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension ActLatest action 2025-02-27
  • Bill cosponsoredSecure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-18
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “infrastructure secure federal funding alaska”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on murkowski.senate.gov
• Governance

  Protect the legislative filibuster

  Promised to vote against eliminating the filibuster.

  Where it stands: No bill sponsorship, cosponsorship or floor statement in the current Congress matches this commitment yet.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill cosponsoredLiving Donor Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-11
  • Bill cosponsoredMining Regulatory Clarity ActLatest action 2026-02-11
  • Bill cosponsoredTitle VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-28
  • Bill cosponsoredAmerica the Beautiful ActLatest action 2026-06-17
  • Bill cosponsoredVeterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-11
  • Bill cosponsoredDr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization ActLatest action 2025-01-28
  • Bill authoredUniversity of Alaska Fiscal Foundation ActLatest action 2022-09-21
  • Bill authoredAlaska Offshore Parity ActLatest action 2022-11-17
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “governance protect legislative filibuster”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on murkowski.senate.gov

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