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40 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Hoeven to Hold Fireside Chat With NASA Administrator, Golden Dome Director at UAS Summit
Announced a UAS Summit featuring NASA Administrator and Golden Dome Director to advance drone technology.
“North Dakota is a global leader in unmanned technology, and we are leveraging our unique UAS ecosystem to grow our state’s role in the development of counter-drone technology and the next generation of space operations. I appreciate Administrator Isaacman and General Guetlein for accepting my invitation to this year’s…”
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Hoeven: Grid Power Act Advances Out of Energy Committee
Energy Committee approved bill to expedite baseload power generation interconnection to the electrical grid.
“We need the ability to bring new baseload power online to meet growing electricity demand and ensure the reliability of our grid.”
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Hoeven Votes for Stop Insider Trading Act With Save America Act Provisions
Hoeven voted for Stop Insider Trading Act with voter identification requirements.
“These two priorities have strong support from the American people, and we should pass this legislation.”
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Hoeven criticized Democrats for blocking Ratepayer Protection Act to protect families from higher energy costs.
“American families shouldn’t have to pay higher energy costs if a data center is built in their community.”
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Hoeven Secures $5.5 Million For Project Ultra to Expand Drone, Counter-Drone Capabilities
Secured $5.5 million for Project ULTRA to expand drone and counter-drone testing capabilities.
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Hoeven: Senate Passes Protect College Sports Act to Improve Fairness, Stability of College Athletics
Announced Senate passage of Protect College Sports Act with 77-22 bipartisan vote.
“It’s become the Wild, Wild West in college sports with unlimited transfers and more and more programs being eliminated.”
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Hoeven Working to Advance Key Farm Bill Priorities for Livestock Producers
Outlined farm bill provisions for livestock producers including prairie dog management and livestock assistance programs.
“Our cattle producers have faced a range of challenges in recent years, including diminished herd sizes and natural disasters. We’re working to ensure the Farm Bill builds on the improvements we passed in the Working Families Tax Cut Act and provide better support for our ranchers.”
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Hoeven, Duckworth: Senate Passes John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act
Senate passed bipartisan John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act modernizing FAA mental health certification.
“Our nation faces a severe shortage of qualified pilots and air traffic controllers, while bureaucratic delays and outdated processes at the FAA keep these professionals from working for prolonged periods when they seek mental health care. Our Mental Health in Aviation Act would provide much-needed updates to the FAA’s…”
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Hoeven, Fedorchak Introduce Legislation Extending FCHIP to Improve Health Care in Rural Areas
Introduced legislation to extend Frontier Community Health Integration Project for five years.
“Critical Access Hospitals play a key role in ensuring that North Dakotans, regardless of their zip code, have improved access and better health care services. Our bicameral legislation extends this demonstration program for five years to help strengthen the care available to Medicare beneficiaries in rural areas while…”
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Announced $1.04 million in federal funding for transportation improvements at Minot Air Force Base.
“Minot Air Force Base plays a critical role in our national defense, and reliable infrastructure is essential to supporting its missions.”
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Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the House Natural Resources Committee approved his legislation to support the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora.
“We appreciate the House Natural Resources Committee for approving our Theodore Roosevelt Library bill. This is a key step that advances our bill to the full House for consideration, the last hurdle before it can be signed into law.”
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Hoeven Statement After Senate Begins Debate on Protect College Sports Act
Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) issued the following statement after the Senate began debate on the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA), bipartisan legislation to improve fairness and stability in college athletics.
“I cosponsored this legislation because I love sports and I care about the long-term viability of our college athletic programs. There are about 500,000 student athletes, and very few of them will become professional athletes. We need to not only protect them, but protect collegiate sports programs across this country.”
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Hoeven Statement After EPA Repeals Biden-Era Clean Power Plan 2.0
Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency repealed the Biden-era Clean Power Plan 2.0, an overreaching regulation that…
“Repealing this overreaching rule is a win for U.S. energy dominance and will help American families have access to the affordable and reliable baseload power provided by coal.”
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Hoeven Makes Case With Senators Cruz, Cantwell For the Protect College Sports Act
Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) today made the case for the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA), bipartisan legislation to improve fairness and stability in college athletics.
“With the college football season underway, the problems facing student athletic programs are in clear focus. Across the country, small athletic programs are disappearing, student athletes are left vulnerable to exploitative contracts and college rosters are being hollowed out by a system that awards excessive…”
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Hoeven Statement on the 25th Anniversary of September 11 Terrorist Attacks
Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, today released the following statement marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
“Twenty-five years have passed since the September 11 terrorist attacks, but the grief and loss of that day remain with our nation. We remember the 2,977 innocent lives taken on that terrible day, stand with the families who continue to carry their loss and honor the first responders who ran toward danger with…”
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At the Lignite Energy Council’s annual conference today, Senator John Hoeven discussed efforts to secure the future for North Dakota’s coal producers and ensure consumers and businesses continue to benefit from the affordable, reliable…
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Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) conducted its September review of Lake Sakakawea storage levels.
“We recognize that the Corps has minimized flows going out of the upper Missouri Basin, but more needs to be done. Drought conditions are expected to continue throughout the fall and winter, and water levels in Lake Sakakawea will continue to decrease. We depend on this water for irrigation, and low water levels create…”
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Hoeven, Moran: Expand Markets for U.S. Cattle Producers
Senator John Hoeven joined Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and a bicameral group in calling on President Donald J. Trump to advance policies that expand trade market access and provide certainty for American cattle producers.
“American ranchers work diligently to do more with less, weather volatile markets, and provide a safe food supply.”
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Hoeven: EPA Moves to Approve North Dakota Regional Haze Plan, Support Baseload Power
Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposal to approve North Dakota’s full State Implementation Plan (SIP) for managing regional haze.
“This is tremendous news for our coal industry in North Dakota, which has consistently achieved its air quality targets without the need for costly, burdensome federal rules. We have proven time and again that state-led regulation gets the job done more cost-effectively, which helps ensure access to the reliable and…”
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Senator John Hoeven today held a roundtable with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Administrator Derek Barrs on efforts to expand the recruitment, training and retention of qualified commercial drivers.
“Training our own commercial drivers is essential to North Dakota’s agriculture and energy economy.”
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Hoeven Showcases North Dakota UAS Ecosystem for Army Undersecretary
Senator John Hoeven today showcased North Dakota’s unmanned aerial systems (UAS) ecosystem for Undersecretary of the Army Michael Obadal in a bid to demonstrate how Army counter-drone research and development can benefit from the work that…
“For those that want to develop drone and counter-drone technologies, North Dakota is the place to be. We made that point clearly to Undersecretary Obadal during his visit today.”
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As part of a roundtable with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 8 Acting Regional Administrator Katherine Fox today, Senator John Hoeven outlined his efforts to advance $75 million in key infrastructure projects for Bismarck,…
“We appreciate Acting Regional Administrator Fox and her team being in North Dakota, as well as her ongoing efforts with us to advance $75 million in key infrastructure projects for the Bismarck area and communities across our state.”
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Hoeven: T-REX Event Exemplifies North Dakota’s Leadership in Drone & Counter-Drone
Senator John Hoeven today marked the Technology Readiness Experimentation (T-REX) event in North Dakota, participating in the Distinguished Visitors Day at GrandSKY.
“T-REX exemplifies North Dakota’s leadership in drone and counter-drone, clearly demonstrating that our state has the capabilities needed to rapidly develop, test and evaluate these technologies to improve military readiness and give our warfighters the edge. That’s the case we made to Secretary Hegseth and his team,…”
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Senator John Hoeven today addressed the Advancing Soil Health for a Healthy America Summit at the Black Leg Ranch, where he discussed his efforts as chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the…
“North Dakota’s farmers and ranchers know their land and water better than anyone, and their stewardship of these resources is second to none. That’s why we’re focused on making sure federal conservation programs are voluntary and farmer-friendly. Whether it’s securing matching federal funds for state-led efforts like…”
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Senator John Hoeven today held a press conference to outline the benefits of the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA), bipartisan legislation to improve fairness and stability in college athletics.
“The current situation facing college sports is unsustainable and unfair. That’s why I’m supporting this legislation, which will restore the integrity of college sports, creating guardrails to protect student-athletes against exploitation and ensure all schools are competing on a level playing field.”
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Hoeven, Cramer: President Trump Nominates Phil Axt to be U.S. District Court Judge for North Dakota
Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer today released the following statements after President Donald J. Trump nominated Phil Axt to serve as U.S. District Court Judge for North Dakota.
“Phil has done a good job serving the State of North Dakota as Solicitor General, and I believe he has the right legal temperament and experience to serve on the U.S. District Court for North Dakota.”
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Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Secure MCOOL, Prairie Dog Management in Senate Farm Bill 2.0
Senator John Hoeven today held a roundtable with U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Chief Tom Schultz, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, local ranchers and representatives from the state’s grazing associations.
“Access to federal lands is vitally important for local economies, especially in North Dakota, where the Forest service manages more than one million acres. That’s why we’ve been working to advance a new Travel Management Plan for the Little Missouri Grasslands to ensure section lines are open to our grazers. I…”
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Hoeven Continues Pressing Corps to Conserve Water, Address Low Lake Levels in North Dakota
Senator John Hoeven this week continued his efforts pressing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to address low water levels in North Dakota and conserve water in the upper Missouri River basin.
“North Dakota is facing serious, prolonged drought conditions. We appreciate the Corps for working with us to minimize releases from the state’s reservoirs, but more needs to be done. Following the September 1 review, the Corps needs to take all possible steps to conserve water, and that’s exactly what we will continue…”
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Hoeven: USDA Advances Effort to Rescind Roadless Rule
Senator John Hoeven, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) U.S. Forest…
“We appreciate Secretary Rollins and USDA continuing to move forward with efforts to roll back the Roadless Rule. This proposed rule will help provide greater certainty for our ranchers, energy producers and other stakeholders while ensuring the grasslands can be responsibly managed for multiple use. Rescinding the…”
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Hoeven Outlines Two-Part Plan to Protect Farmers Impacted by Fargo-Moorhead Flood Protection
Senator John Hoeven today outlined a two-part plan he has worked to advance to help protect farmers who may be impacted by the operation of the Fargo-Moorhead region’s permanent flood protection project.
“We’ve taken a comprehensive approach to flood protection in the Red River Valley, and our two-part plan is about fulfilling this promise for upstream farmers. To this end, my legislation addresses gaps in federal crop insurance coverage, while we are also using a portion of the $100 million we secured from the Corps to…”
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Senator John Hoeven today announced that he has: Passed two pieces of legislation to resolve a loan issue that has been outstanding for nearly a decade and enable the Grand Forks Housing Authority (GFHA) to make needed improvements to…
“Passing legislation in Congress is no small task, but we have now passed two pieces of legislation to ensure the Grand Forks Housing Authority can make updates to LaGrave Place and enhance this 66-unit affordable housing complex.”
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Senator John Hoeven today addressed the North Dakota Peace Officers Association, where he recognized the dedication of the state’s law enforcement officers and outlined efforts to ensure they receive the support they need to be safe in the…
“We ask a great deal from our law enforcement, which can often be a demanding and dangerous career. We appreciate everything they do to protect our communities. They have our gratitude, and they deserve our support.”
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Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Secure Future of Coal Industry in North Dakota
At the Basin Electric Power Cooperative’s annual meeting today, Senator John Hoeven discussed the important role that reliable, coal-fired baseload power plays in making the U.S. energy secure and outlined his efforts to ensure the future…
“Demand for electricity is up, and it’s going to keep increasing. We need baseload power sources like coal to maintain the reliability and affordability of the grid now and into the future. That’s an essential part of making the U.S. energy dominant, and it’s exactly what Crack the Code 2.0 will help accomplish.”
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Hoeven Advancing Priorities Critical to North Dakota’s Economy
At a roundtable with members of the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce today, Senator John Hoeven outlined his efforts to advance key priorities for North Dakota.
“In recent months, we’ve made tremendous headway on issues important to our state. Agriculture is a great example. The policies we’ve secured in the Senate’s Farm Bill will help maintain our nation’s network of small, family-based farms, which is critical to our food security. This legislation contains more than 100…”
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Hoeven Votes for Legislation Requiring Photo ID to Vote
Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after voting for legislation that would require photo identification to vote.
“In North Dakota, we have successfully implemented a voter ID law that both protects our elections and includes measures ensuring those who are eligible can vote.”
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Hoeven Statement on Senate Confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General
That’s the right kind of focus for our country’s chief law enforcement official, and the results are clear, as violent crime and other offenses have decreased across the country.
“Under Todd Blanche’s leadership as Acting Attorney General, the U.S. Department of Justice has increased arrests of violent criminals, protected against terrorist activities and focused on stopping the flow of illegal drugs like fentanyl into our communities. That’s the right kind of focus for our country’s chief law…”
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Hoeven Statement on Funding Government
Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after the Senate approved legislation to fund the government through December 11.
“We worked hard to return to regular order, finding savings while funding our priorities, with the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills. This legislation will extend that funding through December 11 to prevent a government shutdown.”
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Hoeven: Senate Passes Legislation to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable
Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Senate passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, legislation that was negotiated by U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and the White House to hold…
“Russia relies on oil and gas revenue to fund its war against Ukraine, and those enabling this aggression should be held accountable.”
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Hoeven Statement After Farm Bill Markup
Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Senate Agriculture Committee’s markup of the Agricultural Act of 2026 or Farm Bill 2.0, legislation to support and provide long-term certainty for the nation’s agriculture…
“Farm Bill 2.0 is focused on supporting family farms and ranches and providing the tools and resources they need to succeed. The legislation improves the farm safety net, advances ag research and develops better market access for producers.”
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Hoeven Honors Life & Service of Clint Hill, Helps Dedicate Memorial in Washburn
Senator John Hoeven today delivered remarks honoring North Dakota native and U.S. Secret Service Agent Clint Hill at a memorial dedication ceremony in Washburn.
“Clint Hill reflected the very best of our state. No matter where life took him, he always considered North Dakota his home, and we are proud to call him one of our own.”