She's the first female to represent Alaska in the House and the first Alaska Native to ever serve in Congress. Peltola is being thrown into the Congressional fire. She's voting, she has new staff and she now serves on the House Natural Resources Committee.
She acknowledges the history of the office she now sits in. It once belonged to the Dean of the House, Don Young . Young roamed Capitol Hill for 50 years. She recognizes the roots Young laid down, but now it is her time.She is the first female to represent Alaska in the House and the first Alaska Native to ever serve in Congress. Peltola is being thrown into the Congressional fire. She is voting, she has new staff and she now serves on the House Natural Resources Committee.
She says her initial legislative priorities include protecting fisheries and food security, while also considering the numerous bills Don Young introduced before his passing. Peltola also has an eye on Alaska’s energy industry.
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