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Nicholas J. Begich III

Nicholas J. Begich III

RRepublicanAK · Representative
55
/ 100
Average
Attendance99
Avg: 96
Independence4
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone16
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency44
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
25
Total Statements
7
Floor Speeches
18
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Environment: 6Foreign Policy: 5Infrastructure: 5Trade: 3Agriculture: 3Housing: 2Taxes: 2Economy: 2Defense: 2Climate: 1Healthcare: 1Labor: 1Education: 1China: 1Technology: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 19Bipartisan: 4: 2

Statements (25)

Floor Speech2026-06-02
ALASKA'S RIGHT TO IVORY SALES AND TRADITION ACT

ALASKA'S RIGHT TO IVORY SALES AND TRADITION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3765-H3766] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-06-02
UNRECOGNIZED SOUTHEAST ALASKA NATIVE COMMUNITIES RECOGNITION AND COMPENSATION ACT

UNRECOGNIZED SOUTHEAST ALASKA NATIVE COMMUNITIES RECOGNITION AND COMPENSATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3746-H3749] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Press Release2026-05-28S2026
Congressman Begich Announces Alaska’s 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner

Congressman Begich Announces Alaska’s 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner Congressman Begich Announces Alaska’s 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner Image or Video Image Silver.Prout@m… Thu, 05/28/2026 - 15:53 Summary Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) is honored to announce Service High…

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Press Release2026-05-21Bipartisan
Congressman Begich Leads Legislation to Establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Congressman Begich Leads Legislation to Establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Congressman Begich Leads Legislation to Establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Image or Video Image Silver.Prout@m… Thu, 05/21/2026 - 11:17 Summary Congressman Nick Begich introduced the American Reserve Modernization Act of…

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Press Release2026-05-01
Congressman Begich Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Representation on NPFMC

Congressman Begich Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Representation on NPFMC Congressman Begich Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Representation on NPFMC Image or Video Image Silver.Prout@m… Fri, 05/01/2026 - 11:31 Summary Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) introduced the North Pacific Fishery…

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Press Release2026-04-29InfrastructureHR6427
Congressman Begich’s Airport Regulatory Relief Act Passes House

Congressman Begich’s Airport Regulatory Relief Act Passes House Congressman Begich’s Airport Regulatory Relief Act Passes House Image or Video Image Silver.Prout@m… Wed, 04/29/2026 - 11:09 Summary Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK), a member of the House Transportation Infrastructure Committee, secured…

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Press Release2026-04-29
Congressman Nick Begich and House Leadership Applaud Historic NPR-A Lease Sale

Congressman Nick Begich and House Leadership Applaud Historic NPR-A Lease Sale Congressman Nick Begich and House Leadership Applaud Historic NPR-A Lease Sale Image or Video Image Silver.Prout@m… Wed, 04/29/2026 - 11:14 Summary Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) applauded the Bureau of Land Management’s…

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Press Release2026-04-29
Congressman Begich Leads Legislation to Lower Energy Costs, Introduces House Version of the DATA Act

Congressman Begich Leads Legislation to Lower Energy Costs, Introduces House Version of the DATA Act Congressman Begich Leads Legislation to Lower Energy Costs, Introduces House Version of the DATA Act Image or Video Image Silver.Prout@m… Wed, 04/29/2026 - 11:16 Summary Congressman Nick Begich…

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Press Release2026-04-23Foreign PolicyTechnologyInfrastructure
How Alaska can Use our Energy Advantage to Capitalize on the AI Gold Rush

How Alaska can Use our Energy Advantage to Capitalize on the AI Gold Rush How Alaska can Use our Energy Advantage to Capitalize on the AI Gold Rush By U.S. Rep. Nick Begich Artificial intelligence and the infrastructure that supports it - data centers, advanced computing and next-generation…

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Press Release2026-03-27China
Dig Here or Bow to Beijing

Dig Here or Bow to Beijing Dig Here or Bow to Beijing By U.S. Rep. Nick Begich Alaska knows what it looks like when Washington locks away American resources and denies our right to produce. We lived it for decades. When one looks at what the Biden Administration did to lock down 225,504 acres in…

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Floor Speech2026-03-24BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentInfrastructureHR6427
AIRPORT REGULATORY RELIEF ACT OF 2025

AIRPORT REGULATORY RELIEF ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2658-H2659] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-03-03EnvironmentHR3903
CHUGACH ALASKA LAND EXCHANGE OIL SPILL RECOVERY ACT OF 2025

CHUGACH ALASKA LAND EXCHANGE OIL SPILL RECOVERY ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2349-H2352] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Press Release2026-02-28Foreign PolicyDefense
Congressman Begich Issues Statement on U.S. Military Action Against Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions and Offensive Capabilities

Congressman Begich Issues Statement on U.S. Military Action Against Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions and Offensive Capabilities Congressman Begich Issues Statement on U.S. Military Action Against Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions and Offensive Capabilities Image or Video Image Silver.Prout@m… Sat, 02/28/2026 -…

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Press Release2026-02-23Labor
Congressman Begich Announces Norann Kriner as State of the Union Guest

Congressman Begich Announces Norann Kriner as State of the Union Guest Congressman Begich Announces Norann Kriner as State of the Union Guest Image or Video Image Silver.Prout@m… Mon, 02/23/2026 - 16:57 Summary Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) is proud to announce that Norann Kriner, owner of…

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Press Release2026-02-18
Congressman Begich Secures Key Community Project Funding for Alaska Through FY26 Appropriations

Congressman Begich Secures Key Community Project Funding for Alaska Through FY26 Appropriations Congressman Begich Secures Key Community Project Funding for Alaska Through FY26 Appropriations Image or Video Image Silver.Prout@m… Wed, 02/18/2026 - 11:12 Summary Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK)…

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Press Release2026-02-12Defense
Congressman Nick Begich Announces 2026 Service Academy Nominations

Congressman Nick Begich Announces 2026 Service Academy Nominations Congressman Nick Begich Announces 2026 Service Academy Nominations Image or Video Image Silver.Prout@m… Thu, 02/12/2026 - 17:19 Summary Congressman Begich (R-AK) announced the candidates nominated to four U.S. service academies: the…

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Press Release2026-02-12
Statement from Congressman Nick Begich on House Passage of the SAVE America Act

Statement from Congressman Nick Begich on House Passage of the SAVE America Act Statement from Congressman Nick Begich on House Passage of the SAVE America Act Image or Video Image Silver.Prout@m… Wed, 02/11/2026 - 19:03 Summary Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) released the following statement…

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Press Release2026-02-03
Congressman Begich Announces Alaska Winner of Congressional App Challenge

Congressman Begich Announces Alaska Winner of Congressional App Challenge Congressman Begich Announces Alaska Winner of Congressional App Challenge Image or Video Image Silver.Prout@m… Tue, 02/03/2026 - 17:34 Summary Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) is proud to announce Dalton Donley, a high school…

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Press Release2026-01-22Agriculture
Congressman Begich Attends White House Roundtable on Historic Rural Health Investment

Congressman Begich Attends White House Roundtable on Historic Rural Health Investment Congressman Begich Attends White House Roundtable on Historic Rural Health Investment Image or Video Image Silver.Prout@m… Thu, 01/22/2026 - 00:31 Summary Congressman Nick Begich attended “The Great, Historic…

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Press Release2026-01-22TaxesEnvironmentHR7006
Congressman Begich Votes to Advance America First Priorities and Restore Regular Order Through FY26 Appropriations

Congressman Begich Votes to Advance America First Priorities and Restore Regular Order Through FY26 Appropriations Congressman Begich Votes to Advance America First Priorities and Restore Regular Order Through FY26 Appropriations Image or Video Image Silver.Prout@m… Thu, 01/22/2026 - 00:32 Summary…

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Press Release2026-01-09HousingHR5184
Congressman Begich Votes to Pass Affordable HOMES Act to Lower Housing Costs in Alaska

Congressman Begich Votes to Pass Affordable HOMES Act to Lower Housing Costs in Alaska Congressman Begich Votes to Pass Affordable HOMES Act to Lower Housing Costs in Alaska Image or Video Image Silver.Prout@m… Fri, 01/09/2026 - 13:58 Summary Congressman Nick Begich voted to pass H.R. 5184, the…

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Press Release2026-01-07Foreign Policy
Alaska Delegation Introduce Bycatch Reduction & Research Act

Alaska Delegation Introduce Bycatch Reduction & Research Act Alaska Delegation Introduce Bycatch Reduction & Research Act Image or Video Image Silver.Prout@m… Wed, 01/07/2026 - 15:15 Summary Congressman Nick Begich and Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, introduce the Bycatch Reduction and…

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Floor Speech2025-03-27EconomyEnvironmentForeign Policy
WORK HIGHLIGHTS OF WESTERN CAUCUS

WORK HIGHLIGHTS OF WESTERN CAUCUS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1325-H1330] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2025-03-24BipartisanClimateEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR1368
DOE AND NASA INTERAGENCY RESEARCH COORDINATION ACT

DOE AND NASA INTERAGENCY RESEARCH COORDINATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 53 (Monday, March 24, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1207-H1209] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2025-03-05BipartisanHealthcareEconomyEnvironmentHRES189
RAISING A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE

RAISING A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025)] [House] [Pages H998-H1004] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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