Sullivan has spent years focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.
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Supports expanded benefits and protections for veteransSullivan sponsored the PRO Veterans Act of 2025 (S.423), which was enacted into law, and the Pay Our Military Act of 2025 (S.876), which would ensure military personnel continue to receive pay during government funding lapses. He also sponsored the Protect Our Heroes Act of 2025 (S.1766) and the Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act (S.785), extending land allotment eligibility to a specific class of Alaska Native veterans.
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Advocates for U.S. natural resource and energy developmentSullivan served as Alaska Commissioner of Natural Resources before entering the Senate and has continued to address resource policy legislatively. He sponsored a bill (S.1035) that would prohibit certain exports of natural gas produced or refined in the United States, and introduced the Primacy Certainty Act of 2025 (S.2505), which addresses regulatory authority over natural resource development.
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Sponsors legislation targeting Iran and international courtsSullivan sponsored the Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 (S.556), which would impose additional sanctions on Iran and has drawn fifty or more cosponsors. He also introduced the Stop the ICC Act (S.493), which would place restrictions on the International Criminal Court. Both bills were referred to committee.
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Addresses Taiwan security and North Korea abductee accountabilitySullivan sponsored the STAND with Taiwan Act of 2026 (S.4065), addressing U.S. policy toward Taiwan, and introduced SRES.190, a resolution seeking justice for Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea. Both measures reflect ongoing Senate engagement with Indo-Pacific security issues.
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Supports ocean plastics policy and migratory bird treaty updatesSullivan sponsored the Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act (S.216), which was enacted, addressing marine debris and ocean plastics. He also introduced the Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Amendment Act (S.255), which would amend existing migratory bird treaty law, and the SOLES Act (S.553), related to outdoor and environmental matters.
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01 · Background
Who they are, where they came from
Dan Sullivan serves as the junior United States Senator from Alaska, a seat he has held since January 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Sullivan is also a Marine Corps veteran and attorney. Before entering the Senate, he served as Alaska Attorney General from 2009 to 2010 and as Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources from 2010 to 2013. In the Senate, Sullivan sits on committees with jurisdiction over armed services and foreign affairs matters, areas reflected in his legislative record. He sponsored the PRO Veterans Act of 2025 (S.423), which was enacted, as well as the Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act (S.216), also enacted. He sponsored the Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 (S.556) and the Stop the ICC Act (S.493), both targeting international bodies and foreign actors. Sullivan has also introduced legislation related to military compensation (S.876, S.5646), Alaska-specific land and veterans issues (S.785), and natural resource development (S.1035). On confirmation votes, Sullivan voted in favor on PN.743 and PN.155, both high-profile nominations decided by narrow margins. Sullivan was born on November 13, 1964.
02 · Recent significant work
What they’ve done lately
Sep 18, 2025Sponsored
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".
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Feb 5, 2025Sponsored
PRO Veterans Act of 2025
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Jan 23, 2025Sponsored
Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act
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Feb 12, 2025Sponsored
Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
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Oct 24, 2023Voted yes
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Jessica Looman to be Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor
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03 · Money
Where the campaign funds come from
Sullivan raised $6.5M this cycle, with 38.9% from individuals and 21.5% from PAC contributions; itemized contributions account for 92.0% of individual giving. Top PAC contributors include Sullivan Victory, Hold the Senate, Uphold the Senate, and One Team Senate Majority — all joint fundraising committees — along with NRSC and American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC. Top employer concentrations include Atlas Air, EchoStar, Apollo Global Management, Crestview Partners, and Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Outside spending opposing Sullivan totaled $14.2M, led by North Star ($6.8M), 314 Action Fund ($2.5M), The Lincoln Project ($1.5M), and Independent Alaska ($1.4M), while $127K in outside spending supported him, with Safari Club International PAC, Hunter Action Fund, and National Right to Life Victory Fund among the top spenders.
Self-reported employer data. Categories like “Retired” and “Not Employed” are excluded — these reflect demographic patterns rather than industry concentrations.
Independent expenditures from super PACs and other groups, separate from contributions to the candidate’s own campaign. These committees may not coordinate with the campaign.
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