Murkowski Secures Investments for Alaska in Appropriations Bills

Washington, DC —U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, secured significant investments for Alaska through theMilitary Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 2026. The legislation—three of the twelve annual appropriations bills needed to fund the government—passed as part of the agreement that ended the longest government shutdown in the nation’s history.

Highlights from the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
Investments in housing and rural community development
Affordable housing and rural infrastructure needs are some of Alaska’s most pressing issues. Senator Murkowski secured $1.715 billion for the Rental Assistance Program, which will help low-income families access affordable rental housing in rural areas. She also secured $27 million for very low-income housing repair grants so Alaskans can stay in their homes safely through the winter.
Updating Alaska’s clean water and utility infrastructure
Senator Murkowski advocated for investments in essential community infrastructure to ensure Alaskans have access to clean water and affordable energy, regardless of where they live. She included $60 million for Rural Water and Waste Disposal Grants and inserted report language prioritizing Alaska Native communities. She also secured $8 million for the High Energy Cost Grant Program, which helps energy providers reduce energy costs for families facing very high household energy expenses.
Bolstering food security and agriculture
Senator Murkowski has long prioritized efforts to strengthen Alaska’s food security. She secured a number of Alaska-specific provisions, including:
In addition to broader programmatic funding, Senator Murkowski secured project-specific investments benefiting 10 Alaska communities or organizations. These projects were requested and prioritized by local governments and stakeholder groups:

Highlights from the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon) Appropriations Bill
Supporting Alaska’s active servicemembers and veterans
Senator Murkowski is committed to supporting Alaska’s servicemembers—both veterans and those on active duty—to ensure they have access to up-to-date resources that honor their service to our nation. She again secured annual bill language allowing care-sharing agreements between Federally Qualified Health Centers in Alaska and Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations that are part of the Alaska Native Health Compact with the Indian Health Service. She also ensured that the Department of Veterans Affairs received full funding for mental health services, telehealth, women veterans’ gender-specific care, homelessness programs, and the Office of Rural Health.
Advancing the Services’ priorities in Alaska:
Senator Murkowski secured funding for Army and Air Force construction projects of the utmost priority to the services, including:
These projects will improve the quality of life for the soldiers of the 11thAirborne Division, increase the readiness of our Alaska Air National Guard, and continue the development of the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center, which will become the Air Force’s premier, state-of-the-art flight training and operations facility.
In addition to programmatic funding, Murkowski secured additional investments in this bill specific to three of Alaska’s military installations through the Congressionally Directed Spending Process:

Highlights from the Legislative Branch (LEG) Appropriations Bill
Senator Murkowski advocated for robust funding for the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP). These funds will allow USCP to hire new officers and provide additional resources to protect the public and Members of Congress. During the 43-day government shutdown, the Capitol Police worked without pay, a fact Senator Murkowski repeatedly highlighted as a key reason to reopen the government as soon as possible. With the Legislative Branch bill ensuring that their budget is fully funded for the next fiscal year, Capitol Police salaries will be paid regardless of any potential shutdowns in 2026.
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