💼As a United States Senator, my role is to represent and serve all Alaskans.
🏛️The legislative branch is equal to the executive and judicial branches.
📑I chair the Energy and Natural Resources committee and play a role in advancing legislation.
🗳️The voting process in the Senate is done alphabetically and the Vice President breaks ties if necessary.
⚖️We play a role in the judicial confirmation process and provide advice and consent for judicial nominees.
Who do you represent as a United States Senator?
—I represent every Alaskan, regardless of age, voting status, or political affiliation.
What is the role of the legislative branch?
—The legislative branch is equal to the executive and judicial branches, and its role is to create and pass laws.
What committees do you chair as a Senator?
—I chair the Energy and Natural Resources committee and also serve on other committees like Indian Affairs and Health Education.
How does the voting process work in the Senate?
—The voting process is done alphabetically, and the Vice President breaks ties if necessary.
What role do Senators play in the judicial confirmation process?
—Senators review and provide advice and consent for judicial nominees, ensuring they have the necessary qualifications and temperament.
00:03As a United States Senator, my role is to represent and serve all Alaskans, regardless of age, voting status, or political affiliation.
01:09The legislative branch is equal to the executive and judicial branches, and I chair the Energy and Natural Resources committee where I work on advancing legislation.
04:23The voting process in the Senate is done alphabetically, and the Vice President breaks ties if necessary. Senators also play a role in the judicial confirmation process, providing advice and consent for judicial nominees.
08:03It is important for young people to understand our founding principles and the role of government at various levels.
