ICYMI: Nick Begich 100 Days Report on Benchmarks and Accomplishments
Rep. Nick Begich hit the ground running in his first 100 days in Congress, delivering multiple wins for the people of Alaska.
Begich was the first freshman member of the 119th Congress to pass legislation out of the House of Representatives, co-sponsored multiple bills, and serves as vice chair on two subcommittees.
Read more about Rep. Nick Begich’s first 100 days from Must Read Alaska here or see excerpts below:
One hundred days of Nick Begich in Congress: Report on benchmarks and accomplishments
Must Read Alaska
Suzanne Downing
April 13, 2025
In his first 100 days as Alaska’s congressman, Nick Begich has wasted no time making his presence known on Capitol Hill. A freshman lawmaker with a fast-moving agenda, Begich has not only passed landmark legislation but also taken on influential committee roles and championed Alaska priorities across the board.
Begich, since being sworn in on Jan. 3, is the first freshman member of the 119th Congress to pass legislation out of the US House.
Among the bills he’s ushered through the chamber are two pieces of landmark legislation for Alaska Native communities — House Resolution 42, the Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act, and House Resolution 43, the Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025. Both aim to empower local governance.
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Begich’s early influence in Congress is shown in the appointments received to three powerful committees: Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Science, Space & Technology.
He holds two vice chair roles — on the Energy & Mineral Resources Subcommittee and the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. These are positions rarely given to freshmen.
The assignments place him in direct control over policy areas deeply relevant to Alaska, including energy development, infrastructure expansion, and environmental science.
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“In just the first 100 days, we’ve set a strong foundation — passing legislation, advocating for Alaska’s right to develop our resources, and making the case for Alaska in Washington, D.C. From advancing Alaska Native sovereignty to championing digital innovation and standing up for resource development, our team is working every angle to deliver for Alaskans. That is what I came here to do –- tell Alaska’s story in the halls of Congress, and I will continue that mission as I serve the people of our great state. This is just the beginning,” Begich said.