John Hoeven
U.S. Senator · North Dakota · Republican
Statements and posts
403 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Expand Health Care Access in North Dakota, Support Providers & Patients
Outlined efforts to expand rural health care access and support providers in North Dakota.
“Health care access is a fundamental pillar of our communities’ quality of life, and we appreciate the hard work of all our providers to ensure patients can receive the care they need regardless of their ZIP code.”
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Broke ground on $74 million air traffic control tower replacement at Grand Forks International Airport.
“With 320,996 takeoffs and landings in 2025, Grand Forks International Airport recorded more aircraft operations than Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, demonstrating its position among the nation’s busiest airports, thanks in large part to the University of North Dakota’s world-class aviation program”
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Hoeven Statement on $8 Billion Harvest Fuel Relief Program
Issued statement supporting Trump administration's $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief Program for farmers.
“Between the newly-announced Harvest Fuel Relief Program and the enhancements we made to ARC and PLC, which went into effect this month, producers are receiving meaningful assistance to help them cover their increased input costs during harvest”
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Announced progress on enhanced oil recovery pilot projects with $157 million in funding.
“Phase one of Crack the Code 2.0 is well underway, with a total of six large-scale pilot projects moving forward. But we’re not going to stop there.”
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Announced $23.6 million for Red River Valley & Western Railroad rail infrastructure improvements.
“These investments will help improve rail safety, increase efficiency and strengthen North Dakota’s transportation infrastructure”
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Hoeven Announces More Than $27 Million In LIHEAP Funding For North Dakota & Tribal Communities
Announced $27 million in LIHEAP funding for North Dakota households and tribal communities.
“LIHEAP provides important assistance to families across North Dakota during cold winter months”
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Hoeven: UND to Assess Technology for Department of War Counter-Drone Task Force
Announced University of North Dakota partnership with Department of War counter-drone task force.
“Small drones have changed warfare, a fact we’ve seen clearly in Ukraine, the Middle East and even over our own military bases. JIATF 401 was founded specifically to address this new threat and leads the effort to develop and deploy counter-drone technology across the entire Department of War.”
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Hoeven Announces Project ATLAS Unmanned Research Initiative
Announced Project ATLAS, securing $2 million for unmanned systems research at University of North Dakota.
“Project ATLAS, a new partnership between UND, NASA, the Department of War and the North Dakota National Guard, is the result of all the unmanned capabilities we have developed and serves as a logical next step in the growth of our UAS ecosystem.”
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Hoeven Thanks Students at North Dakota March for Life In Bismarck
Spoke at North Dakota March for Life event supporting pro-life positions and family support policies.
“Every life has inherent value and deserves to be protected. I’m grateful to the North Dakotans who continue to stand up for the unborn and support mothers and families. We’ll continue defending the unborn and advancing policies that give mothers, children and families the support they need to thrive”
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Hoeven: HUD Awards $425,000 Grant to High Plains Fair Housing Center
Announced $425,000 HUD grant to High Plains Fair Housing Center for housing assistance.
“This funding will help the High Plains Fair Housing Center continue to serve individuals and families, including veterans and those with disabilities, in the region”
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Hoeven: North Dakota’s Leadership in Defense Manufacturing Grows with Badland Batteries New Plant
Announced $52.6 million in Navy funding secured for Badland Batteries manufacturing facility.
“Building a strong domestic battery ecosystem is critical to our nation’s economic competitiveness and national security. That’s why we’ve worked over the last six years to secure more than $50 million dollars in federal funding to advance Packet Digital’s efforts in North Dakota.”
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Announced $721 million in farm safety net payments to North Dakota producers this month.
“We made significant enhancements to the farm safety net in the Working Families Tax Cut Act, improving the affordability of crop insurance, strengthening livestock disaster programs and updating the counter-cyclical safety net so it reflects the actual cost of production.”
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Hoeven Joins Ideal Aerosmith to Mark Grand Forks Expansion
Celebrated Ideal Aerosmith headquarters expansion in Grand Forks and secured $6 million for unmanned aerial systems development.
“Ideal Aerosmith’s continued growth is good news for Grand Forks and North Dakota, creating good jobs while strengthening our state’s leadership in UAS and national defense”
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Hoeven Announces $5 Million EDA Grant to Support Phase II of Grand Farm Innovation Campus
Announced $5 million EDA grant for agricultural technology innovation campus in North Dakota.
“With this $5 million in funding and today’s groundbreaking, we’re entering a new phase in Grand Farm’s history by providing a massive expansion of facilities and equipment so its work as an AgTech proving ground can continue on a year-round basis”
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Hoeven to Hold Fireside Chat With NASA Administrator, Golden Dome Director at UAS Summit
Announced plans to host NASA Administrator and space officials at UAS Summit.
“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.”
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Hoeven: Grid Power Act Advances Out of Energy Committee
Introduced bill to remove delays in baseload power generation project interconnection approvals.
“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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End Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
Mr. President, I would like to ask the ranking member on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee who--we have worked together on many different issues and I appreciate that and I hope we can work on this one. But there are some questions that I have to ask because I sincerely would like to get…
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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 ID requirements, criticized Democratic opposition.
“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 shield families from data center 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.
“Task Order 4 is a critical milestone for not only Project ULTRA but our efforts to advance North Dakota as a leader in counter-drone technology development.”
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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.”
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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 in rural areas.
“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.”
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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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