119th Congress
Nicholas J. Begich III
Representative, AK at-large, Alaska
Party
- Republican
- Born
- October 21, 1977 (age 48)
- In Congress
- House since 2025
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 96%
- Missed Votes
- 1%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-5765
- Website
- begich.house.gov
Committees
- Natural Resources
- Science, Space, and Technology
- Transportation and Infrastructure
Who Is Nicholas J. Begich III?
Nicholas J. Begich III is a Republican representative from AK at-large in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2025. Born October 21, 1977, Begich is 48. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Begich voted on 307 and missed 3. Begich voted with the majority of their party 96% of the time. Begich sponsored 41 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Nicholas J. Begich III Voted
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- YeaProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- YeaPROOF Act
- YeaLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- YeaNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- NayDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- YeaProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
- NayDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Nicholas J. Begich III Sponsored
- Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 (H.R. 3620, Passed Congress)
- American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026 (H.R. 8957, In Committee)
- Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act (H.R. 8597, In Committee)
- Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Act (H.R. 6021, Passed the House)
- Geese House Site Conveyance Act (H.R. 8674, In Committee)
- Anaktuvuk Pass Food Security Access Act (H.R. 10307, In Committee)
- Future of America’s Workforce Act (H.R. 10247, In Committee)
- Bycatch Reduction Act (H.R. 9953, In Committee)
- Geo POWER Act (H.R. 8437, In Committee)
- To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. (H.R. 6251, In Committee)
- FISH Act of 2026 (H.R. 9507, In Committee)
- To amend the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 to require the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to establish a prize competition program relating to artificial intelligence, and for other purposes. (H.R. 9506, In Committee)
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- Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act (H.R. 8473, In Committee)
- To require the Secretary of the Interior to transfer to the Secretary of the Navy administrative jurisdiction of certain land located on Adak Island, Alaska, and for other purposes. (H.R. 9138, In Committee)
- To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow the transport, purchase, and sale of pelts of, and handicrafts, garments, and art produced from, Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern sea otters that are taken for subsistence purposes. (H.R. 8401, In Committee)
- Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act (H.R. 41, Passed the House)
- Polar Express Act of 2026 (H.R. 9088, In Committee)
- ARTIST Act (H.R. 5694, Out of Committee)
- Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025 (H.R. 2815, Became Law)
- North Pacific Fishery Management Council Representation Enhancement Act of 2026 (H.R. 8598, In Committee)
- DATA Act of 2026 (H.R. 8400, In Committee)
- Airport Regulatory Relief Act of 2025 (H.R. 6427, Passed the House)
- Chugach Alaska Land Exchange Oil Spill Recovery Act of 2025 (H.R. 3903, Passed the House)
- Protect Future Dividends Act (H.R. 7760, In Committee)
- Fishing Vessel Financing Improvement Act of 2026 (H.R. 7350, In Committee)
- Bycatch Reduction and Research Act of 2026 (H.R. 6939, In Committee)
- Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025 (H.R. 410, Became Law)
- To amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to reauthorize the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System. (H.R. 3176, Passed the House)
- Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision. (H.J.Res. 131, Became Law)
- Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan". (H.J.Res. 106, Became Law)
- Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025 (H.R. 5131, Passed the House)
- Cold Weather Diesel Reliability Act of 2025 (H.R. 6250, In Committee)
- Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision". (H.J.Res. 124, In Committee)
- Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025 (H.R. 43, Became Law)
- Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act (H.R. 42, Became Law)
- SOLES Act (H.R. 4250, In Committee)
- SAT Act (H.R. 3796, In Committee)
- To amend the Small Business Act to eliminate certain requirements relating to the award of construction subcontracts within the county or State of performance. (H.R. 3485, In Committee)
- Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025 (H.R. 3270, In Committee)
- DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act (H.R. 1368, Passed the House)
- BITCOIN Act of 2025 (H.R. 2032, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
III spoke on the floor 23 times on 18 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, September 14, 2026, 250 wordsArchie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Act
H.R. 6021, the Archie Cavanaugh Migratory Bird Treaty Clarification Act, addresses a narrow but consequential gap in Federal law that has criminalized longstanding Alaska Native artistic and cultural traditions for more than a century.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 2, 2026, 267 wordsProtecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025
I rise in support of H.R. 1501, the Protecting Domestic Mining Act.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 1, 2026, 235 wordsNortheast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026
I rise in support of H.R. 9436, the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 2, 2026, 256 wordsUnrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act
I rise in strong support of H.R. 41, the Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 2, 2026, 233 wordsAlaska's Right to Ivory Sales and Tradition Act
I rise in strong support of S. 254, the Alaska's Right to Ivory Sales and Tradition Act, the ARTIST Act.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, March 24, 2026, 286 wordsAirport Regulatory Relief Act of 2025
I rise today in support of H.R. 6427, the Airport Regulatory Relief Act of 2025, a bill I introduced to cut unnecessary Federal red tape and deliver real cost savings to America's small, rural airports, especially those across my home State of Alaska.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, March 3, 2026, 105 wordsChugach Alaska Land Exchange Oil Spill Recovery Act of 2025
I rise today in support of H.R. 3903, the Chugach Alaska Land Exchange Oil Spill Recovery Act, a bill I introduced to right a historic wrong that has gone unresolved for more than three decades.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, December 17, 2025, 200 wordsHonoring Earl Lackey
I rise today to honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Earl Lackey, a pioneer of Alaska's motorsports community and the driving force behind Alaska Raceway Park.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, December 15, 2025, 201 wordsCape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act of 2025
Alaska's future is tied to land. It is how we build infrastructure, develop our resources, and create opportunities for our communities, but for far too long, Alaska Native Corporations have faced unnecessary delays and constraints in securing the lands they were promised under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, December 15, 2025, 481 wordsSouthcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025
I rise today in support of H.R. 3620, the Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025. This is a bill that reflects both common sense and compassion, and I am proud to sponsor it.
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- Public Lands Military Readiness Act of 2025 (House, December 9, 2025)
- Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Land Management Relating to "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision" (House, November 18, 2025)
- Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Land Management Relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision" (House, November 18, 2025)
- Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Land Management Relating to "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan" (House, September 3, 2025)
- Land Conveyances for Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans (House, July 14, 2025)
- Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension Act of 2025 (House, July 14, 2025)
- Work Highlights of Western Caucus (House, March 27, 2025)
- DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act (House, March 24, 2025)
- Raising a Question of the Privileges of the House (House, March 5, 2025)
- Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures For... (House, February 26, 2025)
- Space Dominance (House, February 24, 2025)
- Alaska Native Settlement Trust Eligibility Act (House, February 4, 2025)
- Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025 (House, February 4, 2025)
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Questions About Nicholas J. Begich III
Is Nicholas J. Begich III still in Congress?
Yes. Nicholas J. Begich III is serving as representative from AK at-large in the 119th Congress.
What party is Nicholas J. Begich III?
Nicholas J. Begich III is a Republican.
When is Nicholas J. Begich III up for reelection?
Begich's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Nicholas J. Begich III?
Nicholas J. Begich III was born October 21, 1977 and is 48.
How often does Nicholas J. Begich III vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Begich voted with the majority of their party 96% of the time.
What committees is Nicholas J. Begich III on?
House Committee on Natural Resources; House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology; House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.