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 Statement on the Anniversary of September 11 Terrorist Attacks
Honored victims and first responders on the 23rd anniversary of September 11 attacks.
“As more than two decades have passed since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, we must never forget the tragic events that took place that day.”
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Hoeven Statement on Department of Interior’s Move to Rescind BLM Public Lands Rule
Praised Interior Department's proposal to rescind Biden-era BLM public lands conservation rule.
“The Department of the Interior made the right call in proposing to rescind this rule.”
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Hoeven, Cramer, Fedorchak Support Disaster Declaration Request for August Storms in North Dakota
Supported governor's request for major disaster declaration for August North Dakota storms.
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Questioned FERC nominees on baseload power, transmission infrastructure, and property rights.
“Maintaining affordable, reliable energy is vital for the well-being of our communities and the strength of our economy”
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Hoeven Outlines Success of Efforts to Restore Law & Order in Nation’s Capital
Praised Trump administration's law enforcement surge reducing D.C. crime rates.
“People need to be safe in our capital city, whether they live here or they come for work or to visit. We have a responsibility to bring down crime, and it’s good that President Trump is taking action that has delivered real results to make sure people are safe in our nation’s capital”
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Hoeven: USDA Advances Effort to Rescind Roadless Rule
Praised USDA effort to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule affecting North Dakota lands.
“This is an important step by USDA to roll back the restrictive roadless rule, and we encourage North Dakotans to weigh in on the importance of ensuring access to the grasslands for grazing, energy production and other uses during the public comment period.”
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Hoeven Organizes Meeting with ICBM Director, Task Force 21 to Help Accelerate Sentinel Deployment
Organized meeting with ICBM director to accelerate Sentinel nuclear modernization deployment and secure $2.6 billion funding.
“We’re working across the DoD to keep our nuclear modernization efforts moving forward, and today’s meeting with MG Connor is an important step in that process”
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Met with Air Force nominee to advance unmanned systems project at Grand Forks base.
“Project ULTRA is an efficient, cost-effective method for realizing the potential benefits of UAS to a wide range of military operations, and we’re working to expand the innovative work being undertaken at GrandSKY”
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Hoeven: RMA Follows Through on One Big Beautiful Bill, Implements Enhanced Crop Insurance
Announced USDA implementation of enhanced crop insurance provisions from One Big Beautiful Bill.
“The FARMER Act provisions that we secured in the One Big Beautiful Bill stand as a historic improvement to the affordability of crop insurance. We appreciate Secretary Rollins and her team at RMA for working with us to swiftly implement our legislation and deliver these benefits to U.S. farmers”
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Hoeven Asks Treasury Secretary to Make Ag Sales a Priority During Trade Negotiations
Asked Treasury Secretary to prioritize agricultural sales in trade negotiations and address wildfire smoke.
“Secretary Bessent is front and center in the Trump administration’s trade negotiations, and our conversation was focused on the need to prioritize agriculture sales in the next round of negotiations with China to help our farmers and ranchers get through current difficulties until better trade deals are secured”
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Sent letter to Defense Secretary requesting Camp Grafton be designated as DOD drone test and training range.
“Camp Grafton’s facilities and ranges offer airspace, terrain, and infrastructure uniquely capable of providing immediate support for DoD’s UAS and counter-UAS testing and training needs...”
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Announced $53 million secured and working to deliver remaining $17 million for airport terminal expansion.
“The Fargo region is growing fast, and that means more travelers, more flights, and more demand for modern infrastructure like this new parking ramp. With around 1,000 parking spaces, this garage is an important milestone in increasing the capacity of Hector International, complementing the ongoing terminal expansion”
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Marked grand opening of Career Innovation Center supported by $12 million in federal funding.
“The Career and Innovation Center is a hub of opportunity, teaching the skills we need for the jobs we have open and getting students into great careers, all while providing an affordable education.”
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Hosted Energy Secretary to discuss enhanced oil recovery and coal partnerships.
“In North Dakota, we originally cracked the code in the Bakken by advancing a legal, tax and regulatory environment that enabled the deployment of the latest greatest technologies to access previously unavailable oil reserves.”
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Hoeven Advances Grazer, Energy Producer Priorities for National Grasslands with Forest Service Chief
Met with Forest Service Chief to advance grazing and energy production priorities on national grasslands.
“The Forest Service manages more than one million acres of grasslands in North Dakota. The presence of these federal lands has a real impact on communities and local industries, including our livestock and energy producers”
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Hoeven Hosts HUD Secretary in North Dakota, Outlines Efforts to Promote Access to Affordable Housing
Hosted HUD Secretary to advance affordable housing policies and public-private partnerships in North Dakota.
“North Dakota’s population has grown rapidly over the past 20 years, resulting from a strong economy and affordable cost of living.”
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Hosted CBP Commissioner to discuss border security funding and North Dakota's unmanned aerial systems capabilities.
“With 861 miles of northern border and the one-of-a-kind UAS ecosystem we’ve built in North Dakota, we wanted Commissioner Scott to see firsthand the unique capabilities we are developing with our private, military and government partners that could be leveraged to assist law enforcement and help secure the border”
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Announced Red River Control Structure online, centerpiece of $3.2 billion multi-state flood protection project.
“For more than 15 years, we’ve worked to advance permanent flood protection for the entire Fargo-Moorhead region.”
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Hoeven: Project ULTRA Ceiling Increased to $100 Million
Announced DoD increased Project ULTRA contract ceiling to $100 million.
“We appreciate DoD finalizing this agreement to raise Project ULTRA’s contract ceiling to $100 million”
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Hoeven: Senate Approves Funding for North Dakota Military Construction, Veteran Priorities
Senate approved funding for North Dakota military construction and veteran priorities.
“We secured provisions in this bill to keep our nuclear modernization efforts on track for Minot Air Force Base and to advance the construction of Guard facilities in Jamestown and at Camp Grafton”
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Hoeven, Klobuchar, Cramer, Smith Reintroduce Promoting Rural Exports Act
Reintroduced bipartisan bill to authorize and support National Rural Export Center in Fargo.
“The National Rural Export Center in Fargo has been a critical support for rural businesses, helping them access a broader customer base overseas while improving our nation’s balance of trade”
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Hoeven Secures Senate Approval for FY2026 Agriculture Funding Legislation
Secured Senate approval for FY2026 agriculture funding bill supporting farmers and rural communities.
“This legislation invests in our farmers, ranchers and rural communities”
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Hoeven Statement on USDA Purchase of $50 Million in Dry Beans
Praised USDA purchase of $50 million in dry beans for food assistance.
“These local food purchases are a win-win situation, providing another market for our hard-working producers while filling food banks and other local organizations that help with nutrition assistance”
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Hoeven: Senate Approves Sam Brown as Under Secretary of Memorial Affairs
Voted to confirm Sam Brown as Under Secretary of Memorial Affairs at Veterans Affairs.
“Sam Brown is clearly the right choice for this important position at the VA. From his own service in the Army to the work he has done on behalf of veterans since, I am confident that he will work hard to ensure all of our veterans are laid to rest with the honor they have earned.”
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Hoeven, Cramer, Fedorchak Request Major Disaster Declaration Following Tornadoes in North Dakota
Requested major disaster declaration for North Dakota tornado damage in 19 counties.
“…the storm system caused unavoidable damages to infrastructure and property, and tragically took the lives of 4 North Dakotans…This disaster not only destroyed North Dakotans’ homes and businesses, but negatively impacted our farmers and ranchers, as well as rural electric cooperatives”
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