Statements and posts
41 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Sen. Cramer: HHS Announces Award of More Than $12.4 Million for North Dakota
Announced $12.4 million in HHS funding for North Dakota community-based long-term care.
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VA Awards $698,970 to North Dakota to Expand Veteran Suicide Prevention Services
Announced $698,970 VA grant to North Dakota for veteran suicide prevention and mental health services.
“Veterans across North Dakota and across the country bravely served our nation, and were promised timely access to the mental health care they need, no matter where they live.”
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards Over $1.3 Million to North Dakota Universities
Announced $1.3 million in HHS funding to three North Dakota universities for health and research programs.
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North Dakota Family Honored in D.C. After Six-Year Journey to Bring Haitian Daughters Home
Honored North Dakota family as 2026 Angels in Adoption honorees for international adoption efforts.
“The Joraanstads have shown incredible perseverance throughout their adoption journey, and they’ve been committed since the very beginning to giving Mitialove and Mirlanda a loving, stable home while keeping them connected to their family and friends in Haiti.”
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Senate Passes Bill Strengthening American College Athletics System
Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act establishing national rules for college athletics.
“The Protect College Sports Act gives schools and student-athletes certainty. College sports should be about being in college—not creating a professional minor league. We are trying to protect what most of us who grew up with college sports know: for the vast majority, college athletics is a pathway to an education,…”
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Hosted press conference with Interior Secretary on Fish and Wildlife Service wetland easement concerns.
“I’m convinced there are no biologists, chemists, geologists, or anyone else who can match the enormous intellectual understanding of how all this works more than the landowners, the farmers, and the generations of people who have farmed the land.”
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ICYMI: Sen. Cramer Op-Ed: American Refineries for American Oil
Advocated for building and retrofitting American refineries to process domestic crude oil.
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ICYMI: American Businesses Aren’t Allowed to Build. It’s Time Congress Helped Them.
Called for federal permitting reform to enable American manufacturing and infrastructure construction.
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Sen. Cramer: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Awards More Than $1.5 Million to North Dakota
Announced EPA awarded $1.54 million to North Dakota for environmental and brownfields programs.
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Legends Inducted into North Dakota Music Hall of Fame
Honored six musicians inducted into North Dakota Music Hall of Fame.
“Congratulations to this power-packed class of inductees, many of whom I’m fortunate to call friends.”
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More Than $1 Million Awarded for Transportation Improvements Supporting Minot Air Force Base
Announced $1.04 million for transportation improvements supporting 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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Sen. Cramer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards $740,000 to North Dakota
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced awards totaling $740,000 to Cankdeska Cikana Community College and the University of North Dakota (UND).
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $2,153,747 to support health initiatives in North Dakota.
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EPA Finalizes Repeal of Biden-Era Power Plant Rule
Cramer Applauds Win for North Dakota’s Lignite Producers, Energy Users ***Click here for audio.
“an example of the Trump administration’s EPA restoring cooperative federalism and scientific rigor to the regulatory process. The repeal ends the previous administrations’ assault on affordable, reliable energy and avoids the collateral damage it would have done to thousands of workers employed by North Dakota’s…”
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Sen. Cramer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards $830,112 to UND
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced an award of $830,112 to the University of North Dakota (UND) through the Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention Workforce Expansion Program.
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Sen. Cramer: National Science Foundation Awards More Than $1.1 Million to NDSU
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced the award of $1,113,000 to North Dakota State University (NDSU) through the EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Awards $553,500 to Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $553,500 award to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.
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Sen. Cramer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards $408,184 to UND
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $408,184 to the University of North Dakota (UND).
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As the U.S. cattle industry experiences a 75-year low inventory and ranchers recuperate their losses after more than a decade of challenging conditions, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and more than 50 lawmakers are asking President Donald…
“American ranchers work diligently to do more with less, weather volatile markets, and provide a safe food supply.”
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EPA Proposes Reversing Biden-Era Rejection of North Dakota Regional Haze Plan
The move prioritizes the expertise of state officials who are most knowledgeable about the characteristics of North Dakota’s power plants and their impact on grid reliability and human health.
“This is a win for North Dakota, a win for affordable and reliable power, and a step in the right direction for American energy security.”
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President Trump Approves North Dakota Major Disaster Declaration Following June Severe Storms
U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Hoeven (R-ND) and U.S. Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) issued the following statement after President Donald Trump approved North Dakota’s request for a presidential major disaster declaration…
“President Trump’s approval of this disaster declaration will provide much needed support as North Dakota communities continue recovering from these severe storms, and we appreciate the president’s action to make these federal resources available.”
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Army Under Secretary Obadal Previews Grand Forks’ Innovative Defense Ecosystem
Cramer led Obadal on a tour of two of the state’s most important defense innovation hubs, the new Point Defense Battle Lab at Grand Forks Air Force Base and the GrandSKY UAS tech park.
“If commanders have enough flexibility to do their jobs and find creative solutions, they can provide incredible value.”
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Sen. Cramer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards $667,064 to North Dakota
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $667,064 to North Dakota for the following programs and initiatives: $423,654 to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services to support local public…
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Sen. Cramer: FEMA Awards More Than $4.1 Million to North Dakota
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $4.1 million for infrastructure improvements, flood mitigation, and storm repairs across North Dakota.
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This Technology Readiness Experimentation (T-REX) event was hosted simultaneously at the GrandSKY unmanned aerial system (UAS) tech park near Grand Forks and the North Dakota Army National Guard’s Camp Grafton close to Devils Lake.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $3,288,153 to Cankdeska Cikana Community College and the University of North Dakota (UND).
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President Trump Nominates Phil Axt to be U.S. District Judge for North Dakota
U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Hoeven (R-ND) 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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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $1,370,849 in funding for North Dakota to support energy savings, training, and energy reliability programs across the state.
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Fireside chat highlights North Dakota’s existing role in missile defense and space operations ***Click herefor media resources.*** MEDORA, N.D. – “Speak softly and carry a big stick – you will go far” was the perfect quote and the Theodore…
“I like bringing national security leaders to North Dakota to remind them of what our contribution to liberty is.”
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Sen. Cramer: EDA Awards $630,000 to North Dakota Regional Development Councils
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $630,000 to regional organizations in North Dakota to support economic development planning and long-term growth.
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NSF Awards $373,701 to Williston State College
The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced an award of $373,701 to Williston State College through the Advanced Technology Education Program to boost the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workforce in the Bakken region.
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Cramer, Mandaree Community Celebrate Water Treatment Facility Grand Opening
The new facility received $33.3 million in federal funding.
“It was an honor to join in the celebration at the community where I was adopted into the Mandan Tribe, and to have the facility named after the legendary Bruce Fox makes it all the more special.”
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Sen. Cramer: HHS Awards More Than $1.2 Million to North Dakota
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $1,234,999 to support suicide prevention, housing, and transitional services for young people.
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More than 100 years after Theodore Roosevelt called on America to “speak softly and carry a big stick,” U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) is hosting the inaugural “Carry a Big Stick” Defense Forum.
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Cramer Announces More Than $4 Million in HHS Grants for North Dakota
Cramer Announces More Than $4 Million in HHS Grants for North Dakota BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $4,343,280 to support health initiatives in North Dakota.
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Senate Passes Continuing Resolution to Fund Government Through Mid-December
By a vote of 90 to 6, the Senate today passed a clean continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through Dec. 11, averting a potential government shutdown and giving the Senate Appropriations Committee additional time to…
“Democrats have made it clear their distaste of President Trump is greater than their willingness to do their job and pass a full appropriations bill for the year.”
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Senate Confirms Gen. Douglas Schiess as Chief of Space Operations
The Senate confirmed General Douglas Schiess as the third Chief of Space Operations, succeeding General Chance Saltzman.
“General Schiess is the right leader to take the helm of the United States Space Force.”
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Senate Approves Sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill
Package Includes New Penalties on Iran ***Click here to download audio.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by a vote of 86 to 11 today, uniting Congress and the Trump…
“Vladimir Putin and the Iranian regime have spent decades testing the resolve of the free world, and too many times the free world has come up short in those tests—but not today.”
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Sen. Cramer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards $6 Million to North Dakota
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $6 million to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services.
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Sen. Cramer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards $1 Million to UND
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $1,057,500 to the University of North Dakota (UND).