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.
HealthAI-read
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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.”
Military Health CareAI-read
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards Over $1.3 Million to North Dakota Universities
Announced $1.33 million in HHS funding to three North Dakota universities for rural health and education programs.
EducationAI-read
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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 from Haiti.
“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 disputes.
“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.
Oil and Gas RegulationAI-read
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ICYMI: American Businesses Aren’t Allowed to Build. It’s Time Congress Helped Them.
Called for Congress to reform federal permitting laws blocking American manufacturing and infrastructure.
Energy Project PermittingAI-read
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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 protection and cleanup.
Environmental ProtectionAI-read
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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.”
Sports and RecreationAI-read
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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.”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Sen. Cramer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards $740,000 to North Dakota
Announced $740,000 in HHS grants to North Dakota colleges for Head Start and child welfare programs.
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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Announced $2.2 million in HHS funding for health initiatives in North Dakota.
HealthAI-read
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EPA Finalizes Repeal of Biden-Era Power Plant Rule
Applauded EPA repeal of Biden-era power plant greenhouse gas regulations.
“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…”
EnergyAI-read
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Sen. Cramer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards $830,112 to UND
Announced $830,112 HHS award to University of North Dakota for nurse education.
Teacher RecruitmentAI-read
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Sen. Cramer: National Science Foundation Awards More Than $1.1 Million to NDSU
Announced $1.1 million NSF grant to North Dakota State University for graduate research.
EducationAI-read
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Awards $553,500 to Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
Announced $553,500 EPA award to Standing Rock Sioux Tribe for environmental programs.
Environmental ProtectionAI-read
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Sen. Cramer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards $408,184 to UND
Announced $408,184 HHS grant to University of North Dakota for biomedical research.
HealthAI-read
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Joined 50+ lawmakers urging Trump to support domestic cattle industry and expand beef exports.
“American ranchers work diligently to do more with less, weather volatile markets, and provide a safe food supply.”
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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EPA Proposes Reversing Biden-Era Rejection of North Dakota Regional Haze Plan
Announced EPA proposal to reverse Biden-era rejection of North Dakota's regional haze plan.
“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.”
North Dakota Regional Haze Plan ApprovalEnvironmental ProtectionAI-read
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President Trump Approves North Dakota Major Disaster Declaration Following June Severe Storms
Announced Trump approved $3.4 million disaster declaration for North Dakota storms.
“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.”
Disaster ResponseAI-read
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Army Under Secretary Obadal Previews Grand Forks’ Innovative Defense Ecosystem
Toured defense innovation hubs with Army Under Secretary to showcase unmanned aerial systems technology.
“If commanders have enough flexibility to do their jobs and find creative solutions, they can provide incredible value.”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Sen. Cramer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards $667,064 to North Dakota
Announced $667,064 in HHS funding for North Dakota public health and rural health programs.
Rural Health CareAI-read
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Sen. Cramer: FEMA Awards More Than $4.1 Million to North Dakota
Announced $4.1 million in FEMA funding for North Dakota infrastructure and storm repairs.
Disaster ResponseAI-read
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Participated in Technology Readiness Experimentation event showcasing drone and counter-drone capabilities in North Dakota.
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Announced $3.3 million in HHS funding to North Dakota for Head Start and rural health programs.
Rural Health CareAI-read
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President Trump Nominates Phil Axt to be U.S. District Judge for North Dakota
Praised President Trump's nomination of Phil Axt as U.S. District 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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Announced $1.4 million in Department of Energy funding for North Dakota energy programs.
EnergyAI-read
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Hosted defense forum discussing Trump's Golden Dome missile and space defense initiative.
“I like bringing national security leaders to North Dakota to remind them of what our contribution to liberty is.”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Sen. Cramer: EDA Awards $630,000 to North Dakota Regional Development Councils
Announced $630,000 in Economic Development Administration funding to North Dakota regional councils.
Government SpendingAI-read
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NSF Awards $373,701 to Williston State College
NSF awarded $373,701 to Williston State College for STEM workforce development in the Bakken region.
Teacher RecruitmentAI-read
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Cramer, Mandaree Community Celebrate Water Treatment Facility Grand Opening
Celebrated grand opening of $33.3 million water treatment facility funded by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
“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.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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Sen. Cramer: HHS Awards More Than $1.2 Million to North Dakota
Announced $1.2 million in HHS funding for suicide prevention and youth services in North Dakota.
HealthAI-read
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Hosted inaugural defense forum highlighting North Dakota's role in national defense strategy.
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Cramer Announces More Than $4 Million in HHS Grants for North Dakota
Announced $4.34 million in HHS grants for health initiatives in North Dakota.
Rural Health CareAI-read
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Senate Passes Continuing Resolution to Fund Government Through Mid-December
Announced Senate passage of continuing resolution funding government through December 11.
“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.”
Government SpendingAI-read
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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).