Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) announced his final slate of subcommittee assignments for the 119th Congress. He will serve on 3 key House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittees. These assignments include oversight and policymaking duties for Alaskan and Arctic research, technological policy, and programs.
Alaska is the nation’s final frontier and a crucial testbed for research and development in advanced energy and multidisciplinary technological disciplines. Begich will push the federal government to capitalize on Alaska’s potential for applied research to facilitate the rapid deployment of new technologies and policies.
Subcommittee Assignments include the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, the Subcommittee on Energy, and the Subcommittee on Environment.
As a member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Begich will work to ensure transparency and accountability in federal science and technology programs. He will focus on government spending, regulatory efficiency, and oversight of federal agencies that impact energy development, environmental policies, and technological advancements.
Begich will serve on the Energy Subcommittee, advocating for policies promoting American energy independence and resource development. With Alaska’s natural resources, he will push for investment in responsible energy production, including oil, natural gas, and renewable technologies.
Begich will work on the Subcommittee on Environment to advance policies that promote responsible resource production and long-term sustainability of Alaska’s natural resources.
Congressman Begich says the subcommittee assignments put him in “a strong position to fight for Alaska’s energy future, ensure effective oversight of federal programs, and promote common-sense environmental policies that protect both the economy and way of life.”
“Alaskans deserve a voice that understands the importance of resource development and innovation, and I look forward to advancing policies that create jobs, strengthen our energy sector, and keep our nation competitive on the global stage.” Begich says.
Begich’s final subcommittee assignments bring his total to eight.