Deceased
Full Name:
Donald 'Don' E. Young
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Anne; 2 Children: Joni, Dawn
Birth Date:
06/09/1933
Birth Place:
Meridian, CA
Home City:
Fort Yukon, AK
Religion:
Episcopalian
BA, Education, Chico State University, 1958
AA, Yuba Junior College, 1952
Representative, United States House of Representatives, Alaska, District At-Large, 1973-2022
Candidate, Alaska House of Representatives, District At Large, 2018, 2020
Senator, Alaska State Senate, 1970-1973
Representative, Alaska State House of Representatives, 1966-1970
Member, Fort Yukon City Council, 1960-1968
Mayor, Fort Yukon, 1964-1966
Member, Aerospace Caucus
Member, After School Caucus
Member, Army Caucus
Member, Arthritis Caucus
Member, Aviation Caucus
Member, Biomedical Research Caucus
Member, Childrens Caucus
Member, Coast Guard Caucus
Member, Coastal Caucus
Member, Congressional Caucus on Wild Salmon
Member, Congressional Military Family Caucus
Former Member, Federal Lands Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Member, House Diabetes Caucus
Former Member, Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Member, Korea Caucus
Member, Military Veterans Caucus
Member, National Guard and Reserve Components Caucus
Member, Native American Caucus
Member, Public Broadcasting Caucus
Member, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus
Member, Rural Caucus
Member, Russia Caucus
Member, Sportsmen's Caucus
Former Ranking Member, Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, United States House of Representatives
Member, Tourism Caucus
Founder, Universal Service Fund Caucus
Member, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Caucus
Chair, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, United States House of Representatives, 2001-2007
Chair, Resources Committee, United States House of Representatives, 1995-2001
Teacher, Bureau of Indian Affairs School
Served, 41st Tank Battalion, United States Army, 1955-1957
Member, Boone and Crockett Club
Board Member, National Rifle Association
Delegate, Alaska State Republican Convention, 1964, 1966, 1968, 1972
Astrological Sign:
Gemini
Awards:
Freshman Congressman of the Year, 1973
Americans for Tax Reform Hero of the Taxpayers
United States Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Enterprise
Favorite Book:
"Call of the Wild," by Jack London
Favorite Sport:
Football
First Job:
Construction
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Hunting and fishing
Number of Grandchildren:
14
Priority Issues:
Energy Independence, Access to Quality Health Care, Improving America's Schools and Building a Lasting Transportation Infrastructure.
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
I am passionate about Alaska and Alaskans and I remain fully committed to helping each and every area in our State achieve as many of their goals as possible. I believe this is the job of being your Congressman.