Senator Murkowski believes one of the most essential functions of Congress is to pass a balanced budget that sets a responsible spending plan for federal government services.  For too long, the U.S. government has been spending more than it takes in and borrowing large sums of money to make up the difference.  To set the nation on a more stable financial path, it is critical for Congress to set sustainable funding levels for the federal government, reduce overall spending levels, and enact comprehensive tax reform and mandatory spending changes.

In order to strengthen the economy and put the country back on track, Senator Murkowski believes smart spending reductions are needed to target the nation’s growing, unsustainable debt while avoiding future sequestration scenarios. 

Appropriations:

In her capacity as a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and as Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Senator Murkowski works hard to ensure Alaska’s interests are not forgotten at the federal level. 

Alaska has unique needs that set it apart from other states and it can be challenging to ensure Alaska receives its fair share of federal funds, especially in light of the fact that a majority of our lands are federally owned, and as a relatively new state, Alaska still has not seen the federal investment in infrastructure that occurred in the Lower 48 decades ago.  Senator Murkowski works hard to educate her colleagues on the unique challenges of Alaska and the federal government’s responsibility to address those needs as it has in other states.

It is important for Senator Murkowski to hear from you.  If you have a program or project that would benefit from federal funding, please share your ideas with Senator Murkowski here.