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: FAA Radar Data Feed Cements North Dakota as the Most Advanced UAS Ecosystem in the Nation
Announced activation of FAA radar data feed at North Dakota UAS test site, advancing unmanned aircraft operations.
“The Vantis Federal Radar Data Enclave cements North Dakota as the most advanced UAS ecosystem in the nation. Federal radar data is one of the most comprehensive sources of airspace awareness available.”
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Hoeven Announces Kathryn Burgum as Guest for President Trump’s State of the Union Address
Announced Kathryn Burgum as guest for State of the Union, highlighting her addiction recovery role.
“As the First Lady of North Dakota, Kathryn did a tremendous job in helping to combat addiction and help individuals and families to recover and rebuild their lives”
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Hoeven Statement on President Trump’s State of the Union Address
Praised President Trump's State of the Union address and policies on taxes, agriculture, and energy.
“The address acknowledged the tremendous feats of Americans – from gold medal winners to U.S. servicemembers to a 100-year old war veteran – and the people that make our nation great.”
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Hoeven Welcomes Home NDNG’s 142nd Engineer Battalion, Highlights Border Mission
Welcomed home North Dakota National Guard unit after yearlong southern border deployment.
“The members of the 142nd Engineer Battalion have served with professionalism and dedication, helping combat illegal immigration, drug smuggling and human trafficking at our southern border”
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Secured legislation to renew homelessness service grants for North Dakota providers.
“The $3.3 million in CoC funding that North Dakota received last year helped ensure more than 1,600 beds were available across the state, providing safety and a supportive space for families and individuals struggling with homelessness.”
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Hoeven Working to Expand, Diversify & Strengthen North Dakota National Guard Operations
Announced efforts to expand North Dakota National Guard operations and secured over $100 million.
“North Dakota has the finest National Guard in the U.S., and they are in the fight every day. We’re working to support their continued success in the wide range of missions they take on, both at home and abroad”
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Hoeven: “Crack the Code 2.0” Phase One to Receive $157 Million in Federal, State & Private Funding
Announced $157 million in funding for Crack the Code 2.0 Phase One initiative.
“The $157 million in phase one funding for Crack the Code 2.0 will enable the EERC and its partners to develop large-scale pilot projects to prove CO2 EOR works in unconventional fields like the Bakken.”
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Hoeven: Trump Administration Repeals MATS Rule, Supporting Access to Baseload Power
Praised EPA repeal of Biden-era Mercury and Air Toxics Standards rule for coal power plants.
“The Biden administration’s MATS Rule was designed to be unworkable and ultimately shut down our baseload coal-fired powered plants.”
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Hoeven: $150 Million in Assistance Available for Sugar Producers
Announced $150 million in USDA assistance available for sugar producers.
“This $150 million in assistance builds upon the Farmer Bridge Assistance program, helping to support our sugar producers during times of market disruption and increased production costs”
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Hoeven: Terminal Development Project Needed to Support Growth in Bismarck-Mandan Region
Working to secure $50 million federal funding for Bismarck Airport terminal expansion project.
“The Bismarck-Mandan area has grown by more than 40,000 people in the last 25 years, and it shows with the record-setting number of passengers moving through the Bismarck Airport”
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Hoeven: Defense Appropriations Builds on Minot Air Force Base’s $1 Billion Per Year Economic Impact
Secured $2.6 billion for Sentinel ICBM development in FY2026 defense appropriations.
“The Minot Air Force Base is not only the sole dual-nuclear base in the country, but as we advance our nuclear modernization efforts, it will grow as an economic driver for the region, building on the base’s nearly $1 billion in current economic impact”
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Secured over $100 million for Grand Forks aerospace and satellite research in FY 2026.
“As a partner to the Air Force Research Lab, Q Station will inject real energy into our start-up community, bringing in new small businesses and connecting them with our military to meet the needs of our warfighters in innovative ways”
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Hoeven, Barrasso Introduce the Pay Less at the Pump Act
Introduced Pay Less at the Pump Act to repeal $12 billion Superfund Tax on energy.
“Repealing the ‘Superfund Tax’ will allow North Dakota’s energy producers to invest more in production, support good-paying jobs and help keep energy affordable for families across the country”
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Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Advance Crack the Code 2.0
Outlined efforts to secure $50 million in federal funding for enhanced oil recovery pilot projects in North Dakota.
“The first effort to crack the code on the Bakken helped make our nation a global energy powerhouse and strengthened America’s geopolitical standing.”
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Hoeven: New National Guard Partnership with War Department Highlights State’s Role in Counter-UAS
Announced Department of War counter-UAS testing event in North Dakota.
“We made the case to top Pentagon leaders that North Dakota is the ideal place to test and evaluate counter-UAS technology, thanks to our expertise and available range space”
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Hoeven Secures North Dakota Defense, Housing & Transportation Priorities
Announced Senate passage of FY2026 appropriations bills supporting defense and North Dakota priorities.
“We’ve now passed 11 of the 12 appropriations bills through regular order to fund the government while finding savings and supporting our priorities. Importantly, we’ve spent less overall than last year, while providing more funding for defense and accomplishing vital North Dakota priorities.”
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Hoeven, Barrasso Introduce the No Climate Treaties Act
Introduced bill requiring Senate approval for U.S. climate treaty participation.
“The Paris Climate Agreement and similar international efforts have sought to send U.S. taxpayer dollars abroad while burdening our country with impractical regulations that stifle domestic energy production and increase energy prices for American families”
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Hoeven Statement on 2026 March for Life
Issued statement supporting 2026 March for Life and pro-life legislation efforts.
“We appreciate the North Dakotans and those from across the nation who are participating in this year’s March for Life. Your efforts truly make a difference as we support the sanctity of life. Thank you for your continued support for the unborn”
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Hoeven Working to Save North Dakota Taxpayers Well Over $300 Million
Secured over $300 million in water supply and flood protection funding for North Dakota.
“Between the two provisions we passed last week, we are working to save North Dakota taxpayers well over $300 million. The federal ENDAWS project brings real savings to the Red River Valley Water Supply Project, reducing its construction costs by $200 million and saving $4 million in annual operating costs.”
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Attended community celebration marking acquisition of Devils Lake Hospital by CommonSpirit Health.
“The acquisition of Devils Lake Hospital is a pivotal milestone in our efforts to bring the best possible health care to the Lake Region.”
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Hoeven, Peters Protect Infant Formula From Contamination Act Approved By Senate Help Committee
Bipartisan bill to strengthen FDA oversight of infant formula manufacturing passed Senate committee.
“American families need to have access to a safe, reliable supply of infant formula. Shortages in recent years have shown that stronger safeguards and improvements are needed to maintain a stable and secure supply of this crucial product”
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Secured $50 million for ENDAWS project and $100-120 million for Red River Valley flood protection cost share.
“By passing legislation to create the first-in-the-nation public-private partnership (P3) and providing the federal funding upfront, the federal portion of flood protection for the Red River Valley is ahead of schedule and under budget.”
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Set goal to secure $1 billion for rural health transformation in North Dakota.
“North Dakota put forward an exemplary application for the Rural Health Transformation Program, which secured competitive funding that nearly doubled the amount of funding we were set to receive under the program baseline to $200 million this year.”
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Announced North Dakota awarded $198 million from rural health transformation fund.
“This nearly $200 million award is a tremendous step toward implementing North Dakota’s plan for creating a more accessible and robust health care system for our rural communities”
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Announced Army Corps final environmental review recommending Dakota Access Pipeline operation continue.
“The Dakota Access Pipeline has been operating safely for more than eight years, moving more than a half a million barrels a day of light, sweet crude from North Dakota’s oil patch”
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