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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Praised House Natural Resources Committee approval of Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library funding bill.
“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
Supported the Protect College Sports Act to ensure 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 Makes Case With Senators Cruz, Cantwell For the Protect College Sports Act
Advocated for Protect College Sports Act to address college athletics regulation issues.
“With the college football season underway, the problems facing student athletic programs are in clear focus.”
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Hoeven Statement After EPA Repeals Biden-Era Clean Power Plan 2.0
Praised EPA repeal of Biden-era Clean Power Plan 2.0 regulation.
“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 Statement on the 25th Anniversary of September 11 Terrorist Attacks
Honored victims, first responders and service members on the 25th anniversary of September 11.
“Twenty-five years have passed since the September 11 terrorist attacks, but the grief and loss of that day remain with our nation.”
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Announced efforts to develop coal-based fertilizer and critical mineral production from lignite.
“With electricity demand surging, the affordable and reliable power provided by coal is more important than ever, making our Crack the Code 2.0 initiative a critical priority for the future of U.S. energy production.”
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Issued statement after Army Corps set Missouri River Basin releases at minimum level.
“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.”
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Hoeven, Moran: Expand Markets for U.S. Cattle Producers
Called on Trump administration to expand trade market access and provide certainty for 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
Praised EPA proposal to approve North Dakota's regional haze plan supporting baseload power.
“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.”
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Held roundtable with FMCSA Administrator to discuss commercial driver recruitment and training in North Dakota.
“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
Showcased North Dakota's unmanned aerial systems ecosystem to Army undersecretary.
“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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Announced $75 million in infrastructure projects for flood control and disaster mitigation in North Dakota.
“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
Participated in Technology Readiness Experimentation event showcasing drone and counter-drone development in North Dakota.
“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.”
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Outlined voluntary conservation programs and soil health initiatives at agriculture summit.
“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.”
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Held press conference promoting Protect College Sports Act to improve college athletics fairness.
“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 Outlines Efforts to Secure MCOOL, Prairie Dog Management in Senate Farm Bill 2.0
Outlined efforts to secure country-of-origin labeling and prairie dog management in Farm Bill 2.0.
“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.”
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Hoeven, Cramer: President Trump Nominates Phil Axt to be U.S. District Court Judge for North Dakota
Praised Trump's nomination of Phil Axt 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 Continues Pressing Corps to Conserve Water, Address Low Lake Levels in North Dakota
Pressed Army Corps of Engineers to conserve water and address low lake levels in North Dakota.
“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.”
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Hoeven Outlines Two-Part Plan to Protect Farmers Impacted by Fargo-Moorhead Flood Protection
Outlined two-part plan to protect farmers impacted by Fargo-Moorhead 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.”
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Hoeven: USDA Advances Effort to Rescind Roadless Rule
Praised USDA's proposed rule to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule.
“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.”
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Passed legislation to resolve HUD loan issue and enable affordable housing improvements in Grand Forks.
“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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Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Secure Future of Coal Industry in North Dakota
Secured $36 million in federal funding for coal industry research and development projects.
“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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Announced $20.5 million in law enforcement training funding and support for North Dakota police.
“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 Advancing Priorities Critical to North Dakota’s Economy
Announced $12 billion in agriculture assistance and efforts to pass Farm Bill 2.0 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.”
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Hoeven Statement on Senate Confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General
Praised Todd Blanche's confirmation as Attorney General and his crime-fighting record.
“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.”
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