One, Big, Beautiful Bill: How it will impact Alaska
This bill unlocks Alaska’s resources. With this bill, we secured the most sig- nificant federal expansion of responsible energy development since Statehood: n Secures lease sales on over 30 million acres in ANWR, NPR-A and Cook Inlet. n Includes a 40% increase in the state’s share of federal royalties, re- turning billions to local communities for schools, roads, health care, and public safety all while strengthening the Permanent Fund. n Streamlines permitting and environmental reviews to give stakeholders the certainty needed to invest and creates high-paying jobs. n Delivers reforms that revital- ize Tongass timber and spark new growth in Alaska’s timber industry. This bill provides historic tax relief for working families and seniors. This bill recognizes the high cost of living in Alaska and helps Alaskans by: n Eliminating federal tax on overtime and tips, helping deckhands to service workers. n Increases the child tax credit. n For seniors, a new $6,000 de- duction for single filers and $12,000 for married couples, on top of exist- ing senior tax benefits. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act delivers key investments to rural health care and strengthens Medicaid: n Secures a $50 billion fund for rural hospitals and clinics nation- wide, with Alaska expected to receive at least $200 million annually for the next five years. These funds will help stabilize critical access to hospitals and community clinics, ensuring Alaskans get the care they need. n Includes Medicaid work re- quirements which were designed with Alaska-specific exemptions: Alaska Natives, seniors, individu- als with disabilities, caregivers, and those in high-unemployment areas are exempt. For others, the require- ments are flexible and can be met through work, volunteering, training, or education for just 20 hours per
The U.S. House recently passed the U.S. Senate amendment to H.R.1, the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, sending it to President Donald Trump for his signature July 4.
and shore facilities in Sitka, Seward, Kodiak, and St. Paul, enhancing response capabilities and supporting maritime communities. This bill secures our borders and will save lives. Alaska has seen a significant increase in fentanyl-related deaths in recent years with record amounts of the drug flowing into our state. This legis- lation includes the largest investment in border security in U.S. history will stop fentanyl and other drugs before they can reach Alaska’s towns and villages: n 46 billion to complete and re- inforce the southern border wall. n $8 billion for Border Patrol agents and fleet upgrades, ensur - ing better enforcement and quicker response times. n $6 billion for cutting-edge technology to intercept fentanyl and other deadly drugs n Additional resources for immi- gration courts and law enforcement agencies to secure our homeland.
week. n These investments will help address Alaska’s Medicaid backlog and improve and protect services for vulnerable populations and those the program was designed to protect. Our maritime and coastal communi - ties will benefit from investments to our United States Coat Guard: n The One Big Beautiful Bill pro- vides the largest Coast Guard invest- ment in U.S. history with over $20 billion to strengthen maritime safety and Arctic readiness: n Funds for 16 new Arctic-class icebreakers, including Polar and Arctic Security Cutters, expanding America’s presence in northern wa- ters. n 22 new cutters and dozens of aircraft upgrades to protect our na- tion’s vast coastline. n $300 million to homeport a new icebreaker in Juneau, creating jobs and making Alaska the deserved hub for Arctic operations. n Provides critical infrastruc- ture investments for docks, hangars,
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The Alaska Miner
Summer 2025
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