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: Congress Passes 21st Century Road to Housing Act
Voted to pass bipartisan housing legislation to increase affordable housing and homeownership.
“This bipartisan, bicameral legislation is all about making housing more affordable and helping more Americans achieve the dream of homeownership”
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Senate Passes Hoeven Legislation for Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
Secured Senate passage of bipartisan bill to support Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.
“Teddy Roosevelt is an iconic individual in the history of the United States. He embodies the frontier spirit, and his life’s work is pivotal to our state and nation’s heritage of outdoorsmanship.”
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Hoeven Statement Honoring Service, Homecoming of SSGT Irvin Ellingson
Honored WWII service member whose remains were identified and returned to North Dakota.
“Today’s homecoming not only honors the memory and service of Irvin Ellingson but demonstrates the commitment of North Dakotans to our military members”
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Secured $55 million in federal funding for new elementary and middle school at Grand Forks Air Force Base.
“This $69 million project, which is supported by $55 million in federal funding that we secured, is an investment in the future growth of the Grand Forks Air Force Base and comes as part of our efforts to support our military families.”
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Marked completion of Devils Lake Hospital transition to Altru Health System.
“Hospitals are anchors in the community, supporting families, attracting workforce and driving economic growth and stability.”
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Secured committee approval of bill to expand water supply funding for North Dakota.
“I appreciate my fellow members of the Senate Energy Committee for working with me to approve this legislation once again, as we did in the 118th Congress. By securing committee approval with bipartisan support, we are putting this bill in a strong position for passage.”
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Hoeven Introduces Judge Daniel Traynor at Senate Judiciary Hearing
Introduced federal judge nominee for U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
“Judge Traynor is a man of integrity, intellect, and deep faith in our constitutional system. He has earned a reputation as a thoughtful and fair jurist whose commitment to justice is respected by those who know him and those who have appeared before him”
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Hoeven Continues Making the Case to USTR for a 301 Investigation Into Unfair Sugar Trade Practices
Urged U.S. Trade Representative to investigate unfair foreign sugar trade practices.
“We need to adjust Tier-2 tariff rates for our sugar industry. It’s vitally important as this is a huge industry for our region, and important for the country, as well. I spoke with Jamieson Greer, our U.S. Trade Representative, and I emphasized we need to get it done”
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Hoeven to Corps: Conserve Water in Upper Missouri Basin
Urged Army Corps of Engineers to conserve water in upper Missouri River basin.
“Lake Sakakawea is already 9 feet lower than expected, due to the low snowfall last winter. We cannot afford for more water to be taken out of the lake, a point I drove home in my conversations this week with Army Corps Chief General Graham and Missouri River Division Chief Remus”
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Hoeven: Senate Passes Secure America Act to Fund DHS Law Enforcement, Border Security
Praised Senate passage of Secure America Act funding DHS border security for three years.
“The Secure America Act fully funds DHS law enforcement and border security operations, providing the resources DHS needs to secure the border and enforce our immigration laws through all of President Trump’s administration”
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Announced $27 million in federal funding for Basin Electric's Antelope coal plant.
“Coal is available 24/7, regardless of weather, providing an affordable and reliable source of electricity that can ramp up to meet demand and ensure power is available when we need it most.”
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Pressed Forest Service to better manage prairie dog populations on federal lands.
“Prairie dogs are a big problem in the Dakota Prairie Grasslands”
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Hoeven: Vorbeck Product Will Have Huge Benefit for Navy
Secured $6.6 million Defense Logistics Agency contract for North Dakota company's PFAS-free firefighting foam.
“We worked to fund this $6.6 million contract, which secures the future of Vorbeck’s operations in North Dakota and contributes to the growth of our high-tech ecosystem”
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Announced efforts to develop multi-purpose recreation site on former Minot landfill Superfund site.
“At the same time, this project will benefit from our work to improve safety at the nearby intersection of Highway 2/52 and the Burdick Expressway as part of the broader MAGIC project.”
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Hoeven Presents Elsie Reiswig With WWII Rosie the Riveter Congressional Medal
Presented Rosie the Riveter Congressional Medal to 103-year-old World War II shipyard welder Elsie Reiswig.
“The women of the Greatest Generation answered the call to serve our nation during one of the most pivotal moments in history”
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Met with Defense Department official to advance nuclear modernization and weapons programs at Minot Air Force Base.
“Minot Air Force Base is the only dual nuclear base in our nation, with an incredibly important mission given the security challenges we face around the globe”
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Hoeven Kicks-off Fargo Mental Health Awareness Community Bike Ride Along All American Trail North
Kicked off mental health awareness bike ride and outlined Mid-America Steel site redevelopment.
“This community bike ride highlights the importance of outdoor recreation to improving mental health, but also the vital role of public spaces like the All American Trail North. We appreciate efforts to expand the All American Trail North, and are working to continue improving this area.”
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Hoeven: Cooperative Agreement will Supercharge Research Engine at National Rural Export Center
Announced cooperative agreement linking NDSU Agricultural Risk Policy Center with National Rural Export Center.
“We have two incredible institutions in Fargo supporting our farmers, ranchers and rural businesses – NDSU’s Ag Policy Research Center and the National Rural Export Center. On their own, these initiatives have been great resources for strengthening farm and rural economies.”
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Hoeven Outlines Efforts with UnderSecretary Fordyce to Help Farmers Get Through Current Challenges
Held roundtable with USDA officials to address farm economy challenges and seek additional assistance.
“Our farmers are facing a wide range of difficulties that undermine their ability to keep their operations afloat. We appreciate Under Secretary Fordyce for agreeing to visit the state, talk with our producers and outline how we’re working to give them the support and tools they need to get through this tough stretch”
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Hoeven Statement in Observance of Memorial Day
Issued statement honoring service members who died in defense of the nation.
“On Memorial Day, we pause to remember the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of the men and women who laid down their lives in defense of our nation. Because of their sacrifice, generations of Americans have continued to live in freedom and opportunity.”
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Led bipartisan call for Section 301 investigation into unfair sugar trade practices by foreign countries.
“The sugar farming families and workers across our States support more than 151,000 jobs in more than two dozen states while generating more than $23 billion in economic activity each year.”
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Hoeven Joins Secretary Rollins, Secretary Wright to Outline Efforts to Lower Fertilizer Prices
Outlined North Dakota projects with USDA and Energy Secretary to lower fertilizer prices for farmers.
“President Trump designated Secretary Rollins to take the lead on the fertilizer issue, and she is leaving no stone unturned. Recognize that this has been a problem for our farmers for some time, it just hasn’t been solved, but she is after solving it in the short-term, in the medium-term, and in the long-term”
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Praised Army Corps of Engineers' Record of Decision approving Dakota Access Pipeline operations.
“Our energy producers rely on DAPL to bring more than a half a million barrels per day of North Dakota’s light, sweet crude to market.”
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Hoeven, Cotton: Eliminate UN Agency that Employs Hamas Terrorists
Urged President Trump to dismantle and eliminate UNRWA from UN budget over Hamas ties.
“Any aid organization in Gaza or otherwise must be demonstrably free of ties to terrorism and committed to transparency, accountability, and peace. We must ensure this failed system doesn’t continue reinforcing the conditions that have fueled terrorism for generations. The time to act is now.”
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Hoeven Works to Accelerate Sentinel Modernization, Land Acquisition Efforts With Air Force Leaders
Pressed Air Force leaders to accelerate Sentinel ICBM modernization and land acquisition at Minot Air Force Base.
“What can we do to accelerate plans for land acquisition, for new missile silo construction as part of making sure that we do everything we can to not only keep the Sentinel program on track as far as the upgrade, but also do it as cost effectively as possible”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.