Nicholas J. Begich III

Representative for Alaska (at large)

Representative Nicholas Begich, Republican of Alaska, voted and wrote bills to open Alaska's Arctic refuge and petroleum reserve to oil and gas leasing and to cancel land plans that limit coal, oil and gas leasing. His record also cancels environmental and appliance efficiency rules, opposes federal spending on environmental and conservation programs, and sets stricter drug penalties and organized-theft enforcement.

Voted on 670 of 676 roll calls this Congress. Wrote 41 bills: 14 passed a chamber and 7 became law. Cosponsored 207 bills.