Congressman Don Young Announces $21 Million in Alaska-Specific Funding Passed by House in National Defense Funding Bill

Statement

Today, Alaska Congressman Don Young announced that five of the Member Directed Projects he submitted to the House Armed Services Committee were included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference agreement passed by the House this week. These projects range from suicide prevention efforts to aerospace and permafrost research.

"I am very proud to announce that, following my advocacy, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the FY 2022 NDAA with five of my Member Directed Project requests, otherwise known as 'earmarks.' For too long, my colleagues and I have been unable to directly request funding for specific projects and organizations in our districts. This decade-long ban on 'earmarks' served only to shift Congress' rightful power to appropriate money to the Executive Branch, while denying needed funds to local initiatives. I am pleased that Community Project Funding has returned on a limited, transparent basis and will continue advocating on behalf of projects in Alaska. The Alaskan projects included in this year's NDAA are crucially important to our state. From combating the tragedy of active duty servicemember suicide to enhancing the Alaska National Guard's readiness and standing by our state's aerospace industry, I am proud to have worked with countless Alaskan advocates and stakeholders to get these projects funded in the NDAA.," said Congressman Don Young.

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