{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where state = \"ND\" sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senate-passes-bill-strengthening-american-college-athletics-system", "Senate Passes Bill Strengthening American College Athletics System", "2026-09-28", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 After years of litigation, conflicting state laws and uncertainty over Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules, player transfers, and athlete eligibility, the Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act today by a vote of 77 to 22, establishing a national framework designed to bring stability and predictability to college athletics. The landmark bill, which now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration, will create a uniform set of rules governing collegiate athletics, including NIL compensation and antitrust disputes.\n\nThe Protect College Sports Act is designed to provide schools with clear, enforceable standards while helping protect scholarships and opportunities across college sports. More than 370 colleges and universities nationwide support the bill, including the University of North Dakota and North Dakota State University.\n\nU.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), who voted in favor of the legislation, said, \u201cThe Protect College Sports Act gives schools and student-athletes certainty. College sports should be about being in college\u2014not creating a professional minor league. We are trying to protect what most of us who grew up with college sports know: for the vast majority, college athletics is a pathway to an education, while only a very small number go on to make it a career. We\u2019re talking about students and their futures, and that\u2019s something worth coming together for.\u201d", 1, "2026-09-29T11:07:12Z", "2026-09-29T11:08:49Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cramer-hoeven-fedorchak-agriculture-commissioner-goehring-and-north-dakota-farmers-host-press-conference", "Cramer, Hoeven, Fedorchak, Agriculture Commissioner Goehring, and North Dakota Farmers Host Press Conference", "2026-09-25", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "Follows Waterfowl Production Area Easements Roundtable in Valley City\n\n***Click here for media resources.***\n\nVALLEY CITY, N.D. \u2013 Landowners and farmers in North Dakota have faced longstanding frustrations with perpetual U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) wetland easements, many of which were acquired without maps delineating covered wetlands. Subsequent regulatory creep has expanded control of their farmland without any additional financial compensation, all while degrading soil quality and diminishing agricultural productivity. The FWS\u2019s trampling of private property rights and broken contract obligations has fueled disputes.\n\nAfter placing procedural holds on \u201cany and all\u201d executive branch nominees, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Interior Secretary Doug Burgum for a closed-press roundtable discussion today focused on gathering information from local landowners and discussing potential solutions to landowners\u2019 concerns. The roundtable provided Secretary Burgum and Trump administration officials an opportunity to hear directly from North Dakota landowners about the challenges facing the Prairie Pothole Region and the flaws of the Biden administration\u2019s setback rule.\n\nFollowing the event, Cramer and North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, along with U.S. Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) and U.S. Representative Julie Fedorchak (R-ND), hosted a press conference with local farmers. Participants called for greater accountability and improvements from the Department of the Interior (DOI) and FWS, while seeking legal clarity and regulatory certainty for landowners with FWS easements.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m convinced there are no biologists, chemists, geologists, or anyone else who can match the enormous intellectual understanding of how all this works more than the landowners, the farmers, and the generations of people who have farmed the land,\u201d said Cramer.\n\n\u201cThe wrap-up is simply that progress is being made,\u201d Cramer continued. \u201cI\u2019m encouraged by it, and I hope you are as well. But I\u2019m very interested in an outcome\u2014not just the plan and promises\u2014but so far, Secretary Burgum and the Interior Department, Fish and Wildlife Service, have fulfilled what they\u2019ve said they would do in terms of the remapping and the pilot program. I\u2019m looking forward to an outcome that allows me a little room to loosen up on some of the holds I have on people that the administration wants confirmed.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe recognize that there\u2019s been some egregious behavior and that when you consider and look at the pre-\u201976 easements, it lacks clarity, it lacks intent, and it lacks substance and then the arbitrary actions taken by the government really have not been fair to those people that signed those contracts,\u201d said Commissioner Goehring.\n\nNorth Dakota farmers shared personal experiences similar to the story of Cody Peterson reported by Agri-Pulse. Fields that were once highly productive now suffer from stunted yields because water management systems cannot be installed to manage excess water. Salinity has further hindered production, Peterson said, but installing the needed drainage could have put him in conflict with FWS.\n\nOther North Dakota farmers affected by the FWS policy also spoke with the Daily Caller News Foundation. Steve Hansen, a farmer in Oakes, said conservation easements have made it harder for him and other farmers to produce food and argued the restrictions ultimately hurt wildlife populations. Drew Courtney, another Oakes farmer, said the policy disregards private property rights and leaves farmers forced to \u201cwatch [their] land go backward.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe aren\u2019t allowed to maintain these wetlands that were purchased 50, 60 years ago,\u201d said Hansen. \u201cThat\u2019s all we\u2019re asking. Let us manage them. We can help the hunters. We can help the farmland, we can help soil health, we can accomplish it all. We are providing solutions to that, and we will get it done. And I think the best part about all that is we can quantify it. We can back it up with data. And it\u2019s not just me saying it. I\u2019ll take you right to my farm. We\u2019re doing it right now. That\u2019s the message we need to get across, and I want to see that happen, and I\u2019ll do whatever it takes because it is that important to our duck hunters, to all of our hunters, and to our farmers around the state, to help them stay in North Dakota, even more than we have been already.\u201d\n\n\u201cPrivate property rights are a huge deal, especially in the state of North Dakota,\u201d said Kyle Courtney. \u201cWhen we look at what these easements are impacting, you know, when there are anywhere between 4 and 6 million acres that are under these units in the state of North Dakota. When [Rep. Fedorchak] talked about the setbacks, from one of my quarters, 18 acres were purchased, and we set back to pre-\u201876. We\u2019re not disputing the pre-\u201976 acres that were purchased. But the setbacks that were referred to, they\u2019re taking control of 107 acres on that property\u2014that\u2019s our property. That\u2019s an overstep on our personal property, right? And when you look at North Dakota, personal property rights are right at the top of the list of the things we start getting sort of worried about.\u201d\n\nThe issue has spanned multiple administrations. In 2020, the first Trump administration sought to address concerns over older wetland easements through an administrative mapping process and new guidance on drain-tile setbacks. The effort was intended to give landowners greater clarity over easement boundaries and the circumstances under which water management improvements could be made.\n\nThe Biden administration later finalized a 2024 rule establishing a process for determining drain-tile setbacks on a case-by-case basis. Cramer and other critics argued the rule did not provide landowners with sufficient certainty and instead deferred to the bureaucracy to calculate arbitrary setback distances. Prior to today's roundtable, DOI announced FWS would incorporate feedback from North Dakota farmers, ranchers, and conservation partners as it updates and expands an innovative Prairie Pothole Wetland pilot project addressing landowner concerns\u2014particularly with wetland easements purchased prior to 1976.", 1, "2026-09-26T09:43:57Z", "2026-09-26T09:44:55Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-duckworth-senate-passes-john-a-hauser-mental-health-in-aviation-act", "Hoeven, Duckworth: Senate Passes John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act", "2026-09-25", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) today issued the following statements after the U.S. Senate approved the John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act, bipartisan legislation they introduced to modernize the Federal Aviation Administration\u2019s (FAA) approach to mental health and medical certification. The bill, which honors John A. Hauser, a University of North Dakota (UND) aviation student from Chicago, Ill., who tragically took his own life in an aircraft in October 2021, would:\n\nImprove aviation safety by encouraging both pilots and air traffic controllers to seek mental health care, when needed.\n\nAlleviate the stigma associated with mental health.\n\nReduce the potential impact on a pilot\u2019s career when receiving care.\n\n\u201cOur 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. Our Mental Health in Aviation Act would provide much-needed updates to the FAA\u2019s Medical Certificate process to help ensure pilots and air traffic controllers can get the care they need without undue repercussions to their careers,\u201d said Hoeven. \u201cI appreciate Senator Duckworth for partnering with me on both this legislation and her Aviation Medication Transparency Act, which will provide more certainty regarding which medications are approved by the FAA for aviation professionals. Together, our bills will make a real difference for the well-being of pilots and controllers.\u201d\n\n\u201cOur aviation system depends on the well-being of our pilots and air traffic controllers, who operate under an immense amount of stress. Their careers should never be threatened because they weren\u2019t properly informed about which medications they\u2019re allowed to take, or simply sought the mental health care they need,\u201d said Duckworth. \u201cThese two bipartisan, commonsense bills will help make it easier for those in our aviation workforce to take care of themselves without fearing for their job security\u2014while also sending this important message to future recruits. Now that they\u2019ve passed the Senate with unanimous consent, the House must do the same so we can address bureaucratic shortcomings within the FAA, dismantle the dangerous culture of silence surrounding mental health in the aviation industry and ultimately make our skies safer.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe know the John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act will help many pilots and air traffic controllers more easily seek care for their mental health and are proud and humbled that it now bears our son John\u2019s name. We know that John would be very pleased that this bill and the AMTA will help other pilots seek care and reduce barriers to getting the care they need and deserve. We are extremely grateful for the work Senators John Hoeven and Tammy Duckworth and Representative Sean Casten have done to write and support both bills through Congress. This bipartisan effort will lead to meaningful change in aviation,\u201d said Anne Suh and Alan Hauser, the parents of John A. Hauser.\n\nJohn A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act\n\nThe John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act bill builds upon efforts taken by the Hauser Family and UND, including the establishment of the John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Initiative Fund, the UpLift Peer Support program, which offers mental health support for aviation students from their own peers, and the North Dakota Center for Aerospace Medicine. Hoeven\u2019s legislation would require the FAA to:\n\nModernize mental health guidance regulations for pilots and air traffic controllers to encourage the early disclosure and treatment of mental health conditions, while also requiring a regular review of the FAA\u2019s Mental Health Special Issuance Process.\n\nProvide funding to train additional medical examiners, including specialists, to improve the efficiency of the FAA\u2019s Special Issuance Medical Certification process.\n\nUndertake a public information campaign to help reduce the stigma around mental health care in aviation and encourage aviation professionals to seek mental health care.\n\nThe full text and a summary of Hoeven\u2019s legislation can be found here and here, respectively.\n\nAviation Medication Transparency Act\n\nConcurrently, the Senate passed Senator Duckworth\u2019s Aviation Medication Transparency Act, legislation Hoeven is co-leading that requires the FAA to issue accessible, user-friendly guidance on medications that are safe for individuals in positions requiring an FAA Medical Certificate, including pilots, air traffic controllers and other aviation professionals. The FAA currently provides Aviation Medical Examiners (AME) with specific guidance on medications that are safe for individuals holding an FAA medical certificate to take \u2013 but this information is not easily accessible to aviation professionals. As a result, pilots and air traffic controllers with medical certifications may unknowingly take medications that could jeopardize their careers. To help make this information more accessible, the Aviation Medication Transparency Act would require the FAA to:\n\nPublish within one year of enactment, and update annually, a comprehensive, user-friendly and accessible list of medications that are safe for pilots, air traffic control specialists and trainees, developed in consultation with various stakeholders.\n\nIndicate what, if any, period of time individuals holding an FAA medical certificate must have limited or no duties while taking this medication.\n\nIndicate a list of medications the FAA has designated as \u201cDo Not Issue.\u201d\n\nProvide information for doctors to contact the FAA should they have any questions.\n\nThe full text of the legislation can be found here.\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-09-26T09:43:57Z", "2026-09-26T09:44:55Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/icymi-american-businesses-arent-allowed-to-build-its-time-congress-helped-them", "ICYMI: American Businesses Aren\u2019t Allowed to Build. It\u2019s Time Congress Helped Them.", "2026-09-24", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 America\u2019s share of global manufacturing output has fallen from 25% in 1997 to 15% today. Absent intervention, it could reach 11% by 2030.\n\nThose numbers get thrown around a lot. What is said less is what they mean for Americans: the United States is losing its ability to produce the things it needs to defend itself, to power its economy, and to care for its people. This failure is not because we lack talent, capital, or technology. It is because regulations have made it nearly impossible to build anything in the United States.\n\nThis inability to build harms every American industry and every American job. Whether it is semiconductor fabricators, munitions or battery factories, rare earth production facilities, natural gas pipelines, oil refineries or medical manufacturing centers, all hit the same regulatory barrier: federal permitting law.\n\nAs the Senate embarks on negotiations for permitting reform, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, teamed up with Katherine Boyle, General Partner at Andreesen Horowitz, for an op-ed on fixing the federal permitting process so America can build once again.\n\nAmerican businesses aren\u2019t allowed to build. It\u2019s time Congress helped them.\n\nFOX News \u2013 September 24, 2026\n\nAmerica\u2019s share of global manufacturing output has fallen from 25% in 1997 to 15% today. Absent intervention, it could reach 11% by 2030.\n\nThose numbers get thrown around a lot. What is said less is what they mean for Americans: the United States is losing its ability to produce the things it needs to defend itself, to power its economy and to care for its people. This failure is not because we lack talent, capital or technology. It is because we have made it nearly impossible to build anything here.\n\nThis inability to build harms every American industry and every American job. Whether it is semiconductor fabricators, munitions or battery factories, rare earth production facilities, natural gas pipelines, oil refineries or medical manufacturing centers, all hit the same regulatory barrier: federal permitting law.\n\nAmong the various federal permitting barriers, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) stands as the most egregious. Unlike substantive environmental protections found in statutes like the Clean Water Act and the Clean Air Act, NEPA\u2019s central function is procedural, requiring analysis and disclosure of environmental impacts before major federal actions.\n\nOver time, regulatory layering and aggressive legal interpretation transformed this reasonable \u201clook before you leap\u201d statute into a roadblock for projects with any sort of federal connection.\n\nThis regulatory accretion has turned NEPA into a tool to stop nearly any meaningful project \u2014 across every state and political spectrum. It is not every day renewable energy advocates and oil and gas executives work together to reform a statute. Yet these and many other strange bedfellows have come together this year to fix a profoundly broken statute and allow America to build again.\n\nThe numbers explain why. The median NEPA review in 2024 ran 26 months. The statute\u2019s more demanding environmental impact statements averaged 3.8 years. Environmental assessments, the so-called fast track, routinely average a year or more. None of those timelines are legally required. They are what happens when bureaucratic caution and unlimited litigation combine in the absence of any countervailing pressure.\n\nAnd then there is the cost. DOE data showed mean environmental assessment preparation costs were over $300,000 while environmental impact statement costs averaged $6.6 million. Those figures exclude legal fees, staff time, and the cost of litigation. These millions add to the bottom line of every potential domestic manufacturing project.\n\nFor a major company, these delays and costs are annoying. For a small business seeking to open a factory or a startup raising its first manufacturing round, they are often a company-ending event. These are the types of businesses America most needs right now\u2013the 50-person drone manufacturer, the battery startup and the defense tech company that won a Pentagon contract and needs to be in production before its runway expires are exactly the companies the current NEPA regime destroys. These are also the jobs Americans need.\n\nThis regulatory Sisyphean task doesn\u2019t improve outcomes, it materially delays or even kills meritorious projects. Investors cannot deploy capital if regulatory uncertainty clouds a project.\n\nWhile the Supreme Court\u2019s \u201cSeven County\u201d decision and recent executive actions have helped, only Congress can enact durable statutory reforms needed to restore NEPA to its intended procedural role. Here are some basic fixes.\n\nEnforce the deadlines and limit endless litigation. Agencies need to enforce permitting deadlines. Aspirational goals do not motivate federal bureaucrats, but neither does the prospect of getting dragged into court. Both extremes perpetuate analysis paralysis. Get the permits done and when they\u2019re complete, there should be finality, providing certainty for manufacturers, the capital backing them and the federal agency granting the permit. Revocations should be permitted only when there is an imminent, irreparable and specifically documented harm.\n\nCut the red tape for companies which can least afford it. Agencies which finance or permit manufacturing already have categorical exclusions, pre-cleared categories of routine actions normally not requiring a full Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Statement. Most have never shared those categories with each other, despite a 2023 law explicitly allowing them to do so. Congress should require agencies which finance or permit manufacturing to adopt a curated list of relevant categorical exclusions from other agencies. This one reform alone would dramatically increase regulatory speed and certainty.\n\nNone of this dismantles environmental protection. Clean air, clean water and endangered species protections all remain fully intact. What these reforms remove is the accumulated procedural weight which has nothing to do with those protections and everything to do with a system no one has been accountable for fixing.\n\nThe opportunity to build in America is now. Nobody left, right, or center wants this to be an era of managed decline. We want growth, security, and innovation. That is why political polar opposites are making great strides to reach a deal, like Chairmen Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.V., Environment and Public Works, and Mike Lee, R-Ut., Energy and Natural Resources, and Ranking Members Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Environment and Public Works, and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Energy and Natural Resources. The American people will benefit from the good jobs and the supply security these reforms create. It\u2019s time to meet the moment and get America building again.", 1, "2026-09-25T10:04:52Z", "2026-09-25T10:05:46Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/icymi-sen-cramer-op-ed-american-refineries-for-american-oil", "ICYMI: Sen. Cramer Op-Ed: American Refineries for American Oil", "2026-09-24", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Energy is a constant geopolitical linchpin. The recent arrest of former Venezuelan president and narcoterrorist Nicolas Maduro and the ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine have kept this importance in focus. These events and their ramifications highlight why President Donald Trump\u2019s commitment to energy dominance is so crucial to our nation.\n\nFrom the very first days of President Trump\u2019s second term, his intense focus on securing American energy dominance has been a core part of his energy agenda.\n\nFor decades, increasing oil production in places like North Dakota masked the declining number of domestic petroleum refineries. It takes policymakers off the hook, allowing them to hide the security consequences of diminishing refining capacity.\n\nNow, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) penned an op-ed in the Washington Times stressing the importance of building and retrofitting refineries for light, sweet American crude oil.\n\nAmerican Refineries for American Oil\n\nThe Washington Times \u2013 September 24, 2026\n\nEnergy is a constant geopolitical linchpin. The recent arrest of former Venezuelan president and narcoterrorist Nicolas Maduro and the ongoing conflicts in Iran and Ukraine have kept this importance in focus. These events and their ramifications highlight why President Donald Trump\u2019s commitment to energy dominance is so crucial to our nation.\n\nFrom the very first days of President Trump\u2019s second term, his intense focus on securing American energy dominance has been a core part of his energy agenda.\n\nFor decades, increasing oil production in places like North Dakota masked the declining number of domestic petroleum refineries. It takes policy makers off the hook, allowing them to hide the security consequences of diminishing refining capacity.\n\nThis is why I say the United States is \u201csort of\u201d energy independent. While we produce oil at record levels, we fall short of being able to substantially refine our own oil for the benefit of Americans. This disconnect is playing out in real time. Production and refining disruptions in China, Russia and the Middle East are unduly impacting prices here because we lack the capacity to refine domestic crude to meet market demand and withstand the upheaval.\n\nThe vast majority of our remaining refineries reflect the oil production reality of decades past and are built to refine imported heavy sour oil rather than our own premium light sweet crude. In fact, we haven\u2019t built a new refinery since the 1970s, and only about 30% of our refineries are optimized for light sweet American crude. Oil-rich California imports nearly 60% of its oil from foreign sources. This props up unfriendly regimes and incentivizes dirtier production. Increasing refining capacity here at home can be done by retrofitting existing decades-old refineries or building new ones.\n\nThe temptation to maintain the status quo remains strong.\n\nBut energy security is a fundamental part of national security, and you cannot have one without the other. Increased oil production is important, but without sufficient domestic refining capacity it means less benefit for American consumers. With bold action, we can make America more energy-secure and protect our nation from volatility in global oil markets.\n\nExpanding refining capacity requires being realistic about the recipe for success. Those ingredients include a healthy industry and a more supportive regulatory regime which includes certainty and consistency for refiners. One of the greatest threats to refinery projects is misguided regulations aimed at penalizing refiners instead of treating them as the economic and geopolitical assets they are. Federal regulations have a nationwide impact, but state regulations also dramatically impact the feasibility and ease of building large-scale projects like refineries.\n\nThe refining industry also needs to get out of the mindset of managed decline and see the opportunity to utilize the crude we produce.\n\nThere\u2019s optimism. North Dakota and Texas, both leaders in crude oil production, have promising projects on the horizon. In Belfield, N.D., the Davis Refinery is fully permitted and working towards additional financing. Once completed, it will be able to refine nearly 50,000 barrels per day of light sweet American crude for customers across the Midwest. This past spring, President Trump announced an additional refinery in Texas. It\u2019s not a coincidence both projects will be built in energy-savvy states with regulatory environments which encourage investment. The most proactive states create environments where businesses thrive and quickly adapt to emerging opportunities.\n\nBeyond simply adding more refineries, every additional facility means more jobs for American workers, competing with foreign hostile powers, and economic growth in surrounding communities.\n\nThe work to ensure energy security through increased refining capacity is a marathon, not a sprint. The long-term permitting reforms Congress is writing are essential to building and retrofitting refineries efficiently and quickly. We must overcome the challenging roadblocks and focus on what we need to keep transportation moving and our military operational.\n\nThanks to President Trump we are the energy superpower of the world, but our refining capacity is our Achilles\u2019 heel. It\u2019s time to challenge wishful thinking and look at real-world solutions for Americans to produce more oil, refine it on our shores and sell the world both.", 1, "2026-09-25T10:04:52Z", "2026-09-25T10:05:46Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-majority-leader-scalise-highlight-north-dakotas-role-strengthening", "Fedorchak, Majority Leader Scalise highlight North Dakota's role in strengthening America\u2019s defense supply chain", "2026-09-23", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Fargo, ND \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) welcomed U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) to Fargo Tuesday for a tour of Badland Batteries\u2019 new battery-cell manufacturing facility and a discussion about strengthening domestic manufacturing, reducing reliance on foreign supply chains, and supporting America\u2019s national defense.\n\nFedorchak and Scalise toured the company\u2019s new 80,000-square-foot plant, viewed its completed production line, and received an update from Packet Digital CEO Terri Zimmerman on the company\u2019s plans to increase production. The Fargo facility will manufacture battery cells for use in Packet Digital battery packs that power unmanned aircraft systems, autonomous systems, and other defense and commercial technologies.\n\n\u201cNorth Dakota is proving that the advanced technologies essential to America\u2019s economic and national security can be developed and manufactured right here at home,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cThe batteries produced at this Fargo facility will power unmanned and autonomous systems used by our military while helping reduce our dangerous reliance on foreign supply chains. I\u2019m grateful to Leader Scalise for coming to North Dakota to see this exciting work and to Terri Zimmerman and the entire Packet Digital team for investing, innovating, and creating new opportunities in our state.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt was great to join Congresswoman Fedorchak and see firsthand the cutting-edge work happening at Packet Digital,\u201d said Scalise. \u201cFor too long, America allowed so much of our manufacturing base to move overseas, including technologies that are critical to our national security. Packet Digital is helping reverse that trend by building these advanced batteries right here in Fargo, while creating good jobs for North Dakota families. We need more American companies making these investments, creating good jobs, and ensuring the United States continues to lead the world in innovation.\u201d\n\nPacket Digital is a Fargo-based technology company specializing in batteries and power systems for unmanned aircraft and autonomous systems. The company established Badland Batteries in 2023 and selected the north Fargo site for its battery-cell manufacturing facility in 2024. Badland Batteries launched its first commercial unmanned aircraft system battery products in 2025.\n\nFedorchak previously toured the facility in September 2025 while it was under development. Tuesday\u2019s visit offered an opportunity to see the completed plant and production line ahead of its grand opening on October 8.", 1, "2026-09-24T09:44:48Z", "2026-09-24T09:45:52Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/hoeven-fedorchak-introduce-legislation-extending-fchip-improve-health-care", "Hoeven, Fedorchak introduce legislation extending FCHIP to improve health care in rural areas", "2026-09-23", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-N.D.) today introduced legislation to extend the Frontier Community Health Integration Project (FCHIP) for five years. The FCHIP program develops and tests health care delivery and reimbursement models for Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) in hyper-rural counties to improve health outcomes for patients and save Medicare costs. In the Senate, the legislation is cosponsored by Senators Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.).\n\nCurrently there are five CAHs participating in the program, including the following North Dakota CAHs:\n\nJacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center in Elgin.\n\nMcKenzie County Healthcare Systems in Watford City.\n\nSouthwest Healthcare Services in Bowman.\n\n\u201cCritical Access Hospitals play a key role in ensuring that North Dakotans, regardless of their zip code, have improved access and better health care services. Our bicameral legislation extends this demonstration program for five years to help strengthen the care available to Medicare beneficiaries in rural areas while helping find ways to save on Medicare costs,\u201d said Senator Hoeven.\n\n\u201cNorth Dakotans should be able to get quality care close to home, even in our most rural of communities,\u201d said Congresswoman Fedorchak. \u201cCritical Access Hospitals are lifelines for rural families. Extending FCHIP will give participating hospitals more flexibility to provide skilled nursing care, expand telehealth, and sustain ambulance services. I\u2019m glad to partner with Senator Hoeven on a practical way to strengthen rural health care while testing ways to save Medicare dollars.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor families across rural America, having access to a local health care provider can make all the difference,\u201d said Senator Cramer. \u201cBut low patient volumes and government restrictions can make it difficult for rural hospitals to keep their doors open and provide the care their communities need. Our bill to extend the FCHIP Demonstration will give rural hospitals greater flexibility to deliver essential services and help preserve access to quality health care for families in rural North Dakota.\u201d\n\n\u201cSince 2016, the Frontier Community Health Integration Project (FCHIP) has provided Montana\u2019s Critical Access Hospitals with unique flexibility, allowed them to implement critical innovations, and improved access to and quality of care in rural areas. By keeping some of our most rural hospitals afloat through innovative payment models that enable community-based care, the program has served Montanans that might otherwise be overlooked. I strongly support extending FCHIP and am proud to cosponsor this crucial legislation,\u201d said Senator Sheehy.\n\n\u201cMontanans deserve access to top-quality health care, no matter where they live. Oftentimes, our rural communities face challenges in delivering that care- that\u2019s why I\u2019m proud to work with Senator Hoeven to extend the Frontier Community Health Integration Program (FCHIP) which will help Montana\u2019s Critical Access Hospitals continue to test new ways to ensure access to high quality care in rural communities,\u201d said Senator Daines.\n\nSpecifically, FCHIP provides a waiver to Medicare payment rules that allows hospitals to increase the number of available Skilled Nursing Facility or Nursing Facility beds, cover the costs required to facilitate and grow telehealth programs and pay the expenses of providing ambulance services at each participating Critical Access Hospital.\n\nThe legislation is endorsed by the National Rural Health Association, North Dakota Hospital Association, and the Montana Hospital Association.", 1, "2026-09-24T09:44:48Z", "2026-09-24T09:45:52Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-fedorchak-introduce-legislation-extending-fchip-to-improve-health-care-in-rural-areas", "Hoeven, Fedorchak Introduce Legislation Extending FCHIP to Improve Health Care in\u00a0Rural Areas", "2026-09-23", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-N.D.) today introduced legislation to extend the Frontier Community Health Integration Project (FCHIP) for five years. The FCHIP program develops and tests health care delivery and reimbursement models for Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) in hyper-rural counties to improve health outcomes for patients and save Medicare costs. In the Senate, the legislation is cosponsored by Senators Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.).\n\nCurrently there are five CAHs participating in the program, including the following North Dakota CAHs:\n\nJacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center in Elgin.\n\nMcKenzie County Healthcare Systems in Watford City.\n\nSouthwest Healthcare Services in Bowman.\n\n\u201cCritical Access Hospitals play a key role in ensuring that North Dakotans, regardless of their zip code, have improved access and better health care services. Our bicameral legislation extends this demonstration program for five years to help strengthen the care available to Medicare beneficiaries in rural areas while helping find ways to save on Medicare costs,\u201d said Senator Hoeven.\n\n\u201cNorth Dakotans should be able to get quality care close to home, even in our most rural of communities,\u201d said Congresswoman Fedorchak. \u201cCritical Access Hospitals are lifelines for rural families. Extending FCHIP will give participating hospitals more flexibility to provide skilled nursing care, expand telehealth, and sustain ambulance services. I\u2019m glad to partner with Senator Hoeven on a practical way to strengthen rural health care while testing ways to save Medicare dollars.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor families across rural America, having access to a local health care provider can make all the difference,\u201d said Senator Cramer. \u201cBut low patient volumes and government restrictions can make it difficult for rural hospitals to keep their doors open and provide the care their communities need. Our bill to extend the FCHIP Demonstration will give rural hospitals greater flexibility to deliver essential services and help preserve access to quality health care for families in rural North Dakota.\u201d\n\n\u201cSince 2016, the Frontier Community Health Integration Project (FCHIP) has provided Montana\u2019s Critical Access Hospitals with unique flexibility, allowed them to implement critical innovations, and improved access to and quality of care in rural areas. By keeping some of our most rural hospitals afloat through innovative payment models that enable community-based care, the program has served Montanans that might otherwise be overlooked. I strongly support extending FCHIP and am proud to cosponsor this crucial legislation,\u201d said Senator Sheehy.\n\n\u201cMontanans deserve access to top-quality health care, no matter where they live. Oftentimes, our rural communities face challenges in delivering that care- that\u2019s why I\u2019m proud to work with Senator Hoeven to extend the Frontier Community Health Integration Program (FCHIP) which will help Montana\u2019s Critical Access Hospitals continue to test new ways to ensure access to high quality care in rural communities,\u201d said Senator Daines.\n\nSpecifically, FCHIP provides a waiver to Medicare payment rules that allows hospitals to increase the number of available Skilled Nursing Facility or Nursing Facility beds, cover the costs required to facilitate and grow telehealth programs and pay the expenses of providing ambulance services at each participating Critical Access Hospital.\n\nThe legislation is endorsed by the National Rural Health Association, North Dakota Hospital Association, and the Montana Hospital Association.\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-09-24T09:44:48Z", "2026-09-24T09:45:52Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/nd-delegation-more-1-million-awarded-transportation-improvements-supporting", "ND delegation: More than $1 million awarded for transportation improvements supporting Minot Air Force Base", "2026-09-22", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak today announced that the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has been awarded $1.04 million through the Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) to support transportation improvements at Minot Air Force Base. The funding will support a $1.3 million project to improve access to the base.\n\nIn May, the delegation sent a letter to the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation. The project will extend the northbound left-turn lane on U.S. Highway 83 to better accommodate traffic entering Minot Air Force Base and improve safety and reliability along the route.\n\n\u201cMinot Air Force Base plays a critical role in our national defense, and reliable infrastructure is essential to supporting its missions,\u201d said the delegation. \u201cWe worked together to support NDDOT\u2019s application, and this funding will help improve safety and traffic flow for servicemembers, the Minot community and those traveling through the region.\u201d", 1, "2026-09-23T09:45:16Z", "2026-09-26T09:44:55Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/-more-than-1-million-awarded-for-transportation-improvements-supporting-minot-air-force-base", "More Than $1 Million Awarded for Transportation Improvements Supporting Minot Air Force Base", "2026-09-21", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "BISMARCK N.D. \u2013 U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Hoeven (R-ND), and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today announced the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has been awarded $1.04 million through the Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) to support transportation improvements at Minot Air Force Base. The funding will support a $1.3 million project to improve access to the base.\n\nIn May, the delegation sent a letter to the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation. The project will extend the northbound left-turn lane on U.S. Highway 83 to better accommodate traffic entering Minot Air Force Base and improve safety and reliability along the route.\n\n\u201cMinot Air Force Base plays a critical role in our national defense, and reliable infrastructure is essential to supporting its missions,\u201d said the delegation. \u201cWe worked together to support NDDOT\u2019s application, and this funding will help improve safety and traffic flow for servicemembers, the Minot community and those traveling through the region.\u201d", 1, "2026-09-22T09:42:49Z", "2026-09-22T09:44:35Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/legends-inducted-into-north-dakota-music-hall-of-fame", "Legends Inducted into North Dakota Music Hall of Fame", "2026-09-21", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "Cramer Honors Long-Time Friend Johnny Holm, Celebrates the Inductees\u2019 Lasting Mark on North Dakota\u2019s Music Legacy\n\n***Click here for media resources.***\n\nBISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 Six of North Dakota\u2019s musical all-stars cemented their place in history Sunday when they were inducted into the North Dakota Music Hall of Fame. Honorees include longtime Upper Midwest performer Johnny Holm, iconic radio and TV host Shadoe Stevens, Christian music songwriter and producer Greg Nelson, Grammy Award-winning producer and audio-engineer Michael D. Clute, composer and music educator Dr. Tom Porter, and Hebron-area family group The Tibor Brothers.\n\nFrom live performances and songwriting to recording, broadcasting and orchestral music, this year\u2019s inductees represent the vast influence and incredible variety of North Dakota\u2019s musical history. Attendees at Sunday\u2019s ceremony, hosted by Shadoe Stevens, heard live music and a variety of selections from the inductees highlighting the lasting impact of North Dakota on the music industry and the different roles each inductee played in bringing the joy of music to people throughout the country and across generations of time.\n\nU.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), who nominated Holm, attended the ceremony at Bismarck State College and congratulated the 2026 inductees for receiving the Hall of Fame honor.\n\n\u201cCongratulations to this power-packed class of inductees, many of whom I\u2019m fortunate to call friends,\u201d said Cramer. \u201cNo one should be surprised by the breadth of musical talent in our state, but they may be surprised by just how accomplished these North Dakota natives are.\n\n\u201cI doubt there ever has been, or ever will be, such an impressive collection of North Dakota musical talent in one place at one time,\u201d continued Cramer. \u201cIt\u2019s amazing to think a student could drive home from Dr. Porter\u2019s class on Friday and a hear a song on the radio produced by Michael Clute, then on Saturday catch American Top 40 with Shadoe Stevens before going to a Johnny Holm concert\u2014and then cap it off on Sunday listening to music from Greg Nelson or maybe even see Harvey Tibor playing the guitar at church. It was a celebration worthy of their talent.\u201d\n\nCramer also introduced Holm, a close friend of 45 years dating back to his college days in Fargo.\n\n\u201cI\u2019ve been blessed to call Johnny Holm a friend for more than 45 years, and what has always stood out to me isn\u2019t just his talent\u2014it\u2019s his heart,\u201d said Cramer. \u201cJohnny has a gift for bringing people together, making everyone feel like they matter, and always finding a way to lift others up. That\u2019s why generations of people have loved him and his music. North Dakota is where his story began, and it\u2019s pretty special to see him honored here, where the legend of Johnny Holm got its start.\u201d\n\nFor more than five decades, the \u201chardest working man in music\u201d has been a defining figure on the Upper Midwest music scene. He built the Johnny Holm Band into one of the region\u2019s most in-demand touring acts, performing for hundreds of thousands of fans at ballrooms, barns, county fairs, colleges, dive bars, and festivals. The band recorded five albums and 11 singles, including the regional hit \u201cLightnin\u2019 Bar Blues.\u201d Two of the Johnny Holm Band\u2019s singles charted nationally.\n\nFounded in 2015, the North Dakota Music Hall of Fame is dedicated to celebrating the rich musical heritage of the state, and recognizes and enshrines musicians from diverse genres who have made significant contributions to the music industry, whether on a global stage or within the borders of North Dakota.\n\nAccording to the North Dakota Music Hall of Fame, inductees \u201crepresent the best of what our state has to offer, and their stories of dedication, creativity, and perseverance are a testament to the power of music.\u201d Nominations are based on four categories, including \u201cMusicians, Duos and Groups,\u201d \u201cMusic Educators,\u201d \u201cSongwriters,\u201d and \u201cMusic Industry Contributors.\u201d To be eligible for induction, nominees must have at least 20 years of professional experience and a North Dakota connection through birth, residence, or marriage.", 1, "2026-09-22T09:42:49Z", "2026-09-22T09:44:35Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-cramer-us-environmental-protection-agency-awards-more-than-15-million-to-north-dakota", "Sen. Cramer: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Awards More Than $1.5 Million to North Dakota", "2026-09-21", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "BISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $1,540,182 to organizations in North Dakota to support environmental protection, brownfields cleanup, and environmental incident response programs. The awards will be distributed as follows:\n\n$621,407 to the Three Affiliated Tribes to address its highest environmental priorities.\n\n$400,000 to Towner County Medical Center, Inc. for brownfields cleanup activities in Cando.\n\n$350,000 to the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians for its brownfields response program.\n\n$168,775 to the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality for the North Dakota Performance Partnership Grant.", 1, "2026-09-22T09:42:49Z", "2026-09-22T09:44:35Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/nd-delegation-more-than-1-million-awarded-for-transportation-improvements-supporting-minot-air-force-base", "ND Delegation: More Than $1 Million Awarded for Transportation Improvements Supporting Minot Air Force Base", "2026-09-21", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak today announced that the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has been awarded $1.04 million through the Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) to support transportation improvements at Minot Air Force Base. The funding will support a $1.3 million project to improve access to the base.\n\nIn May, the delegation sent a letter to the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation. The project will extend the northbound left-turn lane on U.S. Highway 83 to better accommodate traffic entering Minot Air Force Base and improve safety and reliability along the route.\n\n\u201cMinot Air Force Base plays a critical role in our national defense, and reliable infrastructure is essential to supporting its missions,\u201d said the delegation. \u201cWe worked together to support NDDOT\u2019s application, and this funding will help improve safety and traffic flow for servicemembers, the Minot community and those traveling through the region.\u201d\n\nFull text of the letter can be found here.\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-09-22T09:42:49Z", "2026-09-22T09:44:35Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/four-fedorchak-cosponsored-bills-pass-house-including-legislation-strengthen", "Four Fedorchak-cosponsored bills pass House, including legislation to strengthen northern border security", "2026-09-17", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "September 17, 2026\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2014 Four bipartisan pieces of legislation that Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) cosponsored passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The bills strengthen northern border security, improve intelligence sharing, protect seniors from financial scams, and preserve access to AM radio in new vehicles.\n\n\u201cStrengthening public safety and giving law enforcement the tools they need are among my highest priorities in Congress,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cNorth Dakota shares a long border with Canada, and the Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act will help make certain our security strategy keeps pace with evolving threats and is backed by strong intelligence, planning, and oversight. Together, these bills will improve information sharing among law enforcement, help protect seniors from sophisticated scams, and preserve access to AM radio when reliable emergency information matters most.\u201d\n\nThe bills include:\n\nNorthern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act (H.R. 5517): Requires the Department of Homeland Security to regularly assess threats along the northern border and update its strategy every two years. The bill also strengthens oversight of Customs and Border Protection\u2019s air and marine operations and improves security planning and intelligence.\n\nI&A Mission Reorientation Act of 2026 (H.R. 7443): Improves intelligence sharing between the Department of Homeland Security and state, local, Tribal, and territorial partners. The bill strengthens coordination with fusion centers and gives local officials better access to federal intelligence on terrorism, cyber threats, border security, and other risks.\n\nGuarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception (GUARD) Act (H.R. 2978): Gives state, local, and Tribal law enforcement more tools to investigate financial fraud, elder financial fraud, and sophisticated investment scams. The bill also expands access to blockchain tracing tools and specialized resources for rural law enforcement agencies.\n\nAM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 (H.R. 979): Directs the Department of Transportation to make AM radio standard equipment in new passenger vehicles and available without an additional fee. AM radio is especially important in rural North Dakota, where its broad reach provides reliable access to weather alerts, emergency information, agriculture news, and local updates.", 1, "2026-09-18T09:27:43Z", "2026-09-18T09:29:09Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-cramer-us-department-of-health-and-human-services-awards-740000-to-north-dakota", "Sen. Cramer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards $740,000 to North Dakota", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced awards totaling $740,000 to Cankdeska Cikana Community College and the University of North Dakota (UND). The awards will be distributed as follows:\n\n$240,000 to Cankdeska Cikana Community College for Head Start Indian Grants.\n\n$500,000 to the University of North Dakota for Child Welfare Research and Demonstrations.", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-statement-after-house-natural-resources-committee-approves-his-theodore-roosevelt-library-bill", "Hoeven Statement After House Natural Resources Committee Approves His Theodore Roosevelt Library Bill", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the House Natural Resources Committee approved his legislation to support the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora. The Senate approved Hoeven\u2019s bill in June and since then, the senator has been working to advance the bill through the House of Representatives.\n\n\u201cWe 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,\u201d said Hoeven. \u201cThe Theodore Roosevelt Library is truly a unique tribute to President Roosevelt that enables visitors to learn about the enduring impact of our Rough Rider president. Our legislation will provide funding for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and help ensure the library is able to display materials and artifacts that showcase President Roosevelt\u2019s life and legacy for current and future generations.\u201d\n\nHoeven\u2019s bipartisan bill, which is cosponsored by Senators Kevin Cramer (R-N. Dak.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), would:\n\nAuthorize the Department of the Interior to provide grants to the presidential library and support the display of federal materials.\n\nThis legislation follows the model of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, located in Springfield, Ill. The fiscal year (FY) 2001 appropriations legislation authorized the use of materials and objects relating to Abraham Lincoln, as well as $50 million over five years, to establish that museum.\n\nRequire the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation to utilize non-federal funds to provide a 2:1 match for each federal grant awarded.\n\nProhibit the use of federal grants for maintenance or operations of the interpretive center.\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchaks-high-capacity-grid-act-passes-house-unanimous-support", "Fedorchak\u2019s High-Capacity Grid Act passes House with unanimous support", "2026-09-15", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak\u2019s (R-ND) High-Capacity Grid Act(H.R. 6633) today passed the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously. The legislation will modernize America\u2019s transmission system by requiring the use of best-available transmission conductors for new and rebuilt interstate transmission lines. The House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced the bill unanimously in July 2026 by a 49-0 vote.\n\n\"America's electricity demand is growing at the fastest pace in decades. To meet this demand, we must optimize our existing transmission infrastructure,\" Fedorchak said. \"The High-Capacity Grid Act is a commonsense solution that will help us move more electricity over existing rights-of-way, improve grid reliability, and\u2014most importantly\u2014does so at the lowest possible costs.\"\n\nThe High-Capacity Grid Act directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to establish a best-available transmission conductor standard for interstate transmission projects.\n\nThe legislation will:", 1, "2026-09-16T09:43:13Z", "2026-09-16T09:44:22Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-cramer-us-department-of-health-and-human-services-awards-more-than-2-million-to-north-dakota", "Sen. Cramer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards More Than $2 Million to North Dakota", "2026-09-15", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "BISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $2,153,747 to support health initiatives in North Dakota. The awards will be distributed as follows:\n\n$1,072,530 to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services for Behavioral Health Crisis Services Programs.\n\n$681,217 to Sanford Research North for Alcohol Research Programs.\n\n$400,000 to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services for grants to improve the oral health workforce.", 1, "2026-09-16T09:43:13Z", "2026-09-16T09:44:22Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-statement-after-senate-begins-debate-on-protect-college-sports-act", "Hoeven Statement After Senate Begins Debate on Protect College Sports Act", "2026-09-15", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) issued the following statement after the Senate began debate on the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA), bipartisan legislation to improve fairness and stability in college athletics.\n\n\u201cI 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,\u201d said Hoeven. \u201cCurrently there\u2019s a patchwork of state laws and court cases regulating college athletics and making it incredibly hard for small programs and non-revenue sports to continue. This legislation is fair to the athletes that will play in the pros, but it is also fair and protects the other half a million athletes and programs both large and small to ensure that we have robust college sports now and into the future. The Senate has now begun debate on this bill, and I hope we can pass it soon with strong bipartisan support.\u201d\n\nHoeven is a cosponsor of the legislation, and this week made the case for passing the legislation at a press conference led by Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), with college sports leaders and athletes from across the country, including former North Dakota State University (NDSU) head football coach Craig Bohl and Adam Dugger, a current NDSU track and field student athlete.\n\nThe PCSA seeks to address issues created by the patchwork of state laws and court cases regulating college athletics, including a settlement reached in 2025 under House v. NCAA that allows schools to pay student athletes directly. This settlement has put schools with fewer financial resources at a competitive disadvantage and encourages gaming of the transfer portal. It also pressures schools to channel more funding into football and basketball, reducing resources available for students who participate in other sports programs. Accordingly, the legislation would:\n\nBetter protect and benefit student athletes by:\n\nPreventing deceptive practices by agents or schools.\n\nProtecting students\u2019 Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights.\n\nEnsuring pro athletes can\u2019t compete in college sports.\n\nHelping preserve support for women\u2019s and Olympic sports.\n\nLevel the playing field in college sports across all schools. The bill:\n\nLimits what schools can pay athletes.\n\nPrevents player- or coach-poaching.\n\nCurbs excessive transfers.\n\nStops Super League consolidation.\n\nSecure access for local broadcasters to ensure a free option for fans to watch games.\n\nThe PCSA was introduced by Cruz and Cantwell, who serve as the Senate Commerce Committee Chairman and Ranking Member, respectively. Additional bill details include:\n\nImprove Fairness for Student Athletes\n\nProtect NIL rights by ensuring students can enter into NIL agreements and retain agents without losing scholarships or institutional support.\n\nStop fraudulent agents and deceptive contracts by establishing a registry of certified agents and allowing sanctions against agents that exploit student athletes.\n\nCreate uniform, enforceable eligibility rules for college athletes, including:\n\nSetting a cap of 5 years of playing time starting from the time of enrollment or the academic year following a student\u2019s 19th birthday, whichever comes first.\n\nLoss of eligibility for participation in professional sports and poor academic performance, among other issues.\n\nCreate new funding incentives and revenue streams to preserve support for women\u2019s and Olympic sports.\n\nRequire Division I schools to cover out-of-pocket medical costs for sports-related injuries and require all athletic programs to follow health and safety standards.\n\nRestore Fair Competition for Schools\n\nLimit compensation for student athletes and create enforceable standards on recruitment, tampering and NIL disclosures.\n\nPrevent player- and coach-poaching by:\n\nAllowing sanctions against agents that facilitate player poaching or recruit tampering.\n\nProhibiting football coaches from quitting mid-season to be hired by another program.\n\nCurbing excessive transfers.\n\nStudent athletes are guaranteed one transfer as an undergraduate without losing eligibility with certain exceptions.\n\nStop Super League consolidation by:\n\nProhibiting conferences with more than $700 million in revenue from consolidating with or acquiring other conferences.\n\nLimiting conference expansion to 19 entities.\n\nAllow schools to voluntarily pool media rights across conference lines.\n\nThe bill also requires at least one free local broadcast option for football and basketball games in the local market of each participating school to preserve fan access to games.\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-09-16T09:43:13Z", "2026-09-16T09:44:22Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-applauds-epa-repeal-clean-power-plan-20", "Fedorchak applauds EPA repeal of Clean Power Plan 2.0", "2026-09-14", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cThis is a huge win for anyone who cares about having power when they need it. The Biden administration's Clean Power Plan 2.0 was so disconnected from science and reality, it was dangerous,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cPrematurely closing power plants at a time when power demand is surging is irresponsible and reckless. The increase in costs this plan caused will be felt for many years to come, but halting it now is a win for affordability and reliability.\u201d", 1, "2026-09-15T09:50:21Z", "2026-09-15T09:52:05Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/epa-finalizes-repeal-of-biden-era-power-plant-rule", "EPA Finalizes Repeal of Biden-Era Power Plant Rule", "2026-09-14", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "Cramer Applauds Win for North Dakota\u2019s Lignite Producers, Energy Users\n\n***Click here for audio. Click here for media resources.***\n\nHOUSTON \u2013 North Dakota\u2019s lignite industry is breathing easier today after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Meeting it finalized the repeal of illegal Biden-era greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations targeting the nation\u2019s power plants. The EPA also announced it has found GHG emissions from U.S. fossil fuel-fired power plants do not contribute significantly to dangerous air pollution.\n\nU.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, attended the announcement and applauded it as \u201can example of the Trump administration\u2019s EPA restoring cooperative federalism and scientific rigor to the regulatory process. The repeal ends the previous administrations\u2019 assault on affordable, reliable energy and avoids the collateral damage it would have done to thousands of workers employed by North Dakota\u2019s lignite industry, but the greatest impact will be felt by families and businesses who will no longer have to foot the bill for this illegal rule.\u201d\n\nCramer continued, \u201cWe\u2019re finally putting the Biden administration\u2019s war on reliable, affordable energy behind us. North Dakota has shown the whole country what good energy policy looks like\u2014we\u2019ve got both the lowest electricity rates in the country and the best air quality.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m grateful to President Trump and Administrator Zeldin for making American energy dominance a priority and also thank them for working with Secretaries Burgum and Wright throughout the process,\u201d Cramer added.\u201cNorth Dakota produces the reliable energy America needs, and today\u2019s action will make sure families and businesses have access to baseload electricity at an affordable price.\u201d\n\nThe administration\u2019s actions are expected to open new opportunities for American coal and natural gas as electricity demand grows. Coal production for power-sector use is projected to increase by more than tenfold, strengthening the role of domestic energy in powering new manufacturing, supporting workers and businesses, and steering the next wave of American economic growth. North Dakota\u2019s role as a major producer of coal, natural gas, and oil has given it a prominent position in the national energy picture.\n\nEPA\u2019s determination recognized GHG emissions from domestic fossil fuel-fired power plants do not contribute significantly to dangerous air pollution, pointing to the global nature of these emissions. Unlike pollutants whose health effects can be traced to regional or local sources, GHG emissions disperse globally, making it difficult to accurately attribute potential public health harms to emissions from the U.S. power sector. However, the economic harm from these costly regulations would fall squarely upon the shoulders of American ratepayers.\n\nThe rule, first imposed in 2015 under the Obama administration\u2019s Clean Power Plan and revived in an expanded form by the Biden administration, threatened to undermine grid reliability, force the closure of North Dakota\u2019s lignite-fired power plants, negatively impact natural gas generation, and drive-up energy costs for consumers. The EPA\u2019s own analysis under President Biden did not include any measurable sea-level or temperature benefits associated with the rule.", 1, "2026-09-15T09:50:21Z", "2026-09-15T09:52:05Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-makes-case-with-senators-cruz-cantwell-for-the-protect-college-sports-act", "Hoeven Makes Case With Senators Cruz, Cantwell For the Protect College Sports Act", "2026-09-14", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) today made the case for the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA), bipartisan legislation to improve fairness and stability in college athletics. Hoeven outlined the importance of the legislation at a press conference led by Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), with college sports leaders and athletes from across the country, including former North Dakota State University (NDSU) head football coach Craig Bohl and Adam Dugger, a current NDSU track and field athlete. Hoeven, a cosponsor of the legislation, is working with his colleagues to bring the bill up for a vote by the full Senate as soon as this week.\n\nThe PCSA seeks to address issues created by the patchwork of state laws and court cases regulating college athletics, including a settlement reached in 2025 under House v. NCAA that allows schools to pay student athletes directly. This settlement has put schools with fewer financial resources at a competitive disadvantage and encourages gaming of the transfer portal. It also pressures schools to channel more funding into football and basketball, reducing resources available for students who participate in other sports programs. Accordingly, the legislation would:\n\nBetter protect and benefit student athletes by:\n\nPreventing deceptive practices by agents or schools.\n\nProtecting students\u2019 Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights.\n\nEnsuring pro athletes can\u2019t compete in college sports.\n\nHelping preserve support for women\u2019s and Olympic sports.\n\nLevel the playing field in college sports across all schools. The bill:\n\nLimits what schools can pay athletes.\n\nPrevents player- or coach-poaching.\n\nCurbs excessive transfers.\n\nStops Super League consolidation.\n\nSecure access for local broadcasters to ensure a free option for fans to watch games.\n\n\u201cWith the college football season underway, the problems facing student athletic programs are in clear focus. Across the country, small athletic programs are disappearing, student athletes are left vulnerable to exploitative contracts and college rosters are being hollowed out by a system that awards excessive transfers. That\u2019s why we\u2019re working to advance the Protect College Sports Act, which will establish a common-sense, bipartisan framework to protect competition, restore fairness and bring much-needed stability to college athletic programs,\u201d said Hoeven. \u201cIt\u2019s great to have Coach Bohl and NDSU track and field student athlete Adam Dugger here in Washington to help make the case for this legislation. We\u2019re going to keep moving this bill forward, with the goal of securing a vote by the full Senate as soon as this week.\u201d\n\nThe PCSA was introduced by Cruz and Cantwell, who serve as the Senate Commerce Committee Chairman and Ranking Member, respectively. Additional bill details include:\n\nImprove Fairness for Student Athletes\n\nProtect NIL rights by ensuring students can enter into NIL agreements and retain agents without losing scholarships or institutional support.\n\nStop fraudulent agents and deceptive contracts by establishing a registry of certified agents and allowing sanctions against agents that exploit student athletes.\n\nCreate uniform, enforceable eligibility rules for college athletes, including:\n\nSetting a cap of 5 years of playing time starting from the time of enrollment or the academic year following a student\u2019s 19th birthday, whichever comes first.\n\nLoss of eligibility for participation in professional sports and poor academic performance, among other issues.\n\nCreate new funding incentives and revenue streams to preserve support for women\u2019s and Olympic sports.\n\nRequire Division I schools to cover out-of-pocket medical costs for sports-related injuries and require all athletic programs to follow health and safety standards.\n\nRestore Fair Competition for Schools\n\nLimit compensation for student athletes and create enforceable standards on recruitment, tampering and NIL disclosures.\n\nPrevent player- and coach-poaching by:\n\nAllowing sanctions against agents that facilitate player poaching or recruit tampering.\n\nProhibiting football coaches from quitting mid-season to be hired by another program.\n\nCurbing excessive transfers.\n\nStudent athletes are guaranteed one transfer as an undergraduate without losing eligibility with certain exceptions.\n\nStop Super League consolidation by:\n\nProhibiting conferences with more than $700 million in revenue from consolidating with or acquiring other conferences.\n\nLimiting conference expansion to 19 entities.\n\nAllow schools to voluntarily pool media rights across conference lines.\n\nThe bill also requires at least one free local broadcast option for football and basketball games in the local market of each participating school to preserve fan access to games.\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-09-15T09:50:21Z", "2026-09-15T09:52:05Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-statement-after-epa-repeals-biden-era-clean-power-plan-2-0", "Hoeven Statement After EPA Repeals Biden-Era Clean Power Plan 2.0", "2026-09-14", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency repealed the Biden-era Clean Power Plan 2.0, an overreaching regulation that threatened the reliability of the electrical grid and premature closure of the nation\u2019s coal-fired power plants.\n\n\u201cRepealing 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,\u201d said Hoeven. \u201cThe Supreme Court found that this regulation falls far outside of the legal authority provided to the EPA by Congress. That\u2019s why we continually pushed back on this federal overreach, and we appreciate the Trump administration and EPA Administrator Zeldin for working with us to repeal this harmful rule.\u201d\n\nSpecifically, the Clean Power Plan 2.0 would have forced states to change their fuel source for electricity. The Biden administration advanced the rule despite a Supreme Court ruling in 2022, which found the administration overstepped its authority in imposing the sector-wide regulation.\n\nLast year, Hoeven joined President Trump as he signed executive orders to initiate the process of repealing the rule and other harmful regulations imposed by the Biden administration. The senator has also worked with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to roll-back the rule.\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-09-15T09:50:21Z", "2026-09-15T09:52:05Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-statement-on-the-25th-anniversary-of-september-11-terrorist-attacks", "Hoeven Statement on the 25th Anniversary of September 11 Terrorist Attacks", "2026-09-11", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "BISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, today released the following statement marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.\n\n\u201cTwenty-five years have passed since the September 11 terrorist attacks, but the grief and loss of that day remain with our nation. We remember the 2,977 innocent lives taken on that terrible day, stand with the families who continue to carry their loss and honor the first responders who ran toward danger with extraordinary courage. We also pay tribute to the men and women of our Armed Forces who answered the call to defend our country, including those who made the ultimate sacrifice. On this solemn anniversary, we renew our promise to never forget those who were lost and remain vigilant in defending our nation and our freedoms.\u201d\n\nThis evening, Hoeven will join Team Red, White & Blue and the North Dakota National Guard Foundation for a September 11 observance and the rededication of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial at Fraine Barracks.\n\nWhen: Friday, September 11\n\n5:45 p.m. CT\n\nWhere: Global War on Terrorism Memorial\n\n30 Fraine Barracks Lane\n\nBismarck\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-09-12T09:02:30Z", "2026-09-12T09:03:27Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-cramer-national-science-foundation-awards-more-than-11-million-to-ndsu", "Sen. Cramer: National Science Foundation Awards More Than $1.1 Million to NDSU", "2026-09-10", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "BISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced the award of $1,113,000 to North Dakota State University (NDSU) through the EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program. The funding will support their Fellowship in Organismal Resilience Program, providing graduate research opportunities focused on how biological organisms adapt and thrive under changing environmental conditions.", 1, "2026-09-11T09:25:29Z", "2026-09-11T09:27:08Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-cramer-us-department-of-health-and-human-services-awards-830112-to-und", "Sen. Cramer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards $830,112 to UND", "2026-09-10", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "BISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced an award of $830,112 to the University of North Dakota (UND) through the Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention Workforce Expansion Program. The funding supports the education and training of nurses while expanding the healthcare workforce in North Dakota.", 1, "2026-09-11T09:25:29Z", "2026-09-11T09:27:08Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/us-environmental-protection-agency-awards-553500-to-standing-rock-sioux-tribe", "U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Awards $553,500 to Standing Rock Sioux Tribe", "2026-09-08", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "BISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $553,500 award to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. The funds will support the Tribe in addressing its highest environmental priorities, strengthening the management and implementation of its environmental programs, enhancing coordination, and protecting the overall health of the reservation\u2019s environment.", 1, "2026-09-09T09:27:09Z", "2026-09-09T09:29:04Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-corps-to-set-missouri-river-basin-releases-at-minimum-level-more-water-conservation-still-needed", "Hoeven: Corps to Set Missouri River Basin Releases at Minimum Level, More Water Conservation Still Needed", "2026-09-08", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "BISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) conducted its September review of Lake Sakakawea storage levels. Hoeven has been working closely with the Corps to track water levels in the Missouri River system, with the senator repeatedly pressing the Corps to reserve water, plan for drought conditions to continue into 2027 and help address low lake levels.\n\nFollowing the review, the Corps has decided to set the winter release rate at 12,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) for the main dam system in the upper Missouri River Basin, which is the minimum allowable level.\n\nThis follows the Corps reducing flows to the minimum allowable level for spring and summer and shortening the navigation flow support season by 15 days.\n\nDespite these measures, the Corps forecasts that water levels in Lake Sakakawea will continue to decrease, lowering by approximately 5 ft by the end of February 2027.\n\nAccordingly, Hoeven is calling on the Corps to take all other possible water conservation measures in the fall and winter seasons.\n\n\u201cWe 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. We depend on this water for irrigation, and low water levels create real challenges for accessing the lake. That\u2019s why we will continue pressing the Corps to do everything it can to conserve water and to reduce flows out of Garrison Dam as much as possible,\u201d said Hoeven.\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-09-09T09:27:09Z", "2026-09-09T09:29:04Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-working-to-advance-coal-based-fertilizer-critical-mineral-production-under-second-phase-of-crack-the-code-2-0", "Hoeven Working to Advance Coal-Based Fertilizer & Critical Mineral Production Under Second Phase of Crack the Code 2.0", "2026-09-08", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "BISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 At the Lignite Energy Council\u2019s annual conference today, Senator John Hoeven discussed efforts to secure the future for North Dakota\u2019s coal producers and ensure consumers and businesses continue to benefit from the affordable, reliable baseload power provided by coal. To this end, Hoeven is working to develop the second phase of Crack the Code 2.0 and incorporate additional value-added revenue streams into the initiative. This includes:\n\nDeveloping lignite coal as a source of critical minerals.\n\nHoeven highlighted a project he has worked to advance, along with Senator Kevin Cramer and Representative Julie Fedorchak, at the University of North Dakota (UND) to advance the recovery of rare earth elements and other critical materials from coal and coal-based feedstocks.\n\nUND was selected as one of five projects nationwide under the $75 million initiative, following an effort Hoeven led with the North Dakota congressional delegation calling on the Department of Energy (DOE) to support UND\u2019s proposal.\n\nHoeven has been supporting efforts like this since 2017, starting with two awards he helped secure for UND that year totaling $4.25 million for coal-based critical minerals research.\n\nHoeven has also advanced similar funding for UND\u2019s Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC), including a $1.5 million research grant awarded in 2021.\n\nHoeven stressed the need to develop domestic sources for these minerals and reduce dependence on adversarial nations like China.\n\nThe pilot project will be located in Underwood, North Dakota, and UND is currently in negotiations with DOE to finalize its award.\n\nExpanding fertilizer production at the Dakota Gasification Company\u2019s (DGC) Great Plains Synfuels Plant.\n\nThis facility uses coal to produce fertilizers such as ammonium sulfate, anhydrous ammonia and urea.\n\nIncreasing production would create additional revenue for coal producers while benefiting farmers, who would have access to an affordable, local source of fertilizer.\n\nThis would also provide additional CO2 for enhanced oil recovery (EOR), supporting increased oil production in the Bakken.\n\nFor more than 25 years, DGC has captured CO2 for EOR in Weyburn Field in Canada, a proven model which Hoeven is working to expand to the Bakken under the first phase of Crack the Code 2.0.\n\n\u201cWith 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. The initiative\u2019s first phase is funded and underway, developing large-scale pilot projects to advance the use of EOR in the Bakken. Now, we\u2019re getting to work on phase two with the goal of creating additional revenue streams to support our coal producers. Not only will these efforts increase domestic production of vital resources like fertilizer and critical minerals, but they will help generate the CO2 we need to increase oil production in the Bakken. That\u2019s a win for our farmers, energy producers and our national security, as it will reduce our reliance on critical minerals from China,\u201d said Hoeven.\n\nBuilding on Crack the Code 2.0 Phase One\n\nThese efforts build on phase one of Hoeven\u2019s Crack the Code 2.0 initiative, which is in the process of developing large-scale pilot projects to advance EOR in the Bakken, using CO2 from coal-fired power plants to increase the productivity of oil wells. This is made possible by a total of $157 million in phase one funding, which includes $36 million in federal funding that Hoeven secured, $76 million in private investment and $45.1 million in state funding. Hoeven worked closely with U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and his team at DOE to finalize the federal award.\n\nCrack the Code 2.0 is further supported by a policy Hoeven worked to secure in the Working Families Tax Cut Act to properly align the 45Q tax credit to incentivize the use of CO2 for EOR. EOR provides an additional revenue stream to support the reliable baseload power provided by coal producers, while unlocking at least 5 billion additional barrels of oil in the Bakken.\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-09-10T09:25:58Z", "2026-09-10T09:27:09Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-joins-colleagues-urging-admin-expand-markets-us-cattle-producers", "Fedorchak joins colleagues in urging admin to expand markets for U.S. cattle producers", "2026-09-04", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) joined over 50 Republican colleagues in urging President Trump to prioritize policies that expand market access and provide certainty for American cattle producers. This effort follows the President\u2019s recent proclamation increasing the \u201cother countries\u201d quota for lean beef trimmings by 300,000 metric tons for 90 days beginning September 1, 2026, with those imports expected to be sold at 25 percent below market price.\n\n\u201cAmerican ranchers work diligently to do more with less, weather volatile markets, and provide a safe food supply,\u201d the lawmakers wrote. \u201cCattle markets are cyclical, and ranchers use the upswings to prepare for the inevitable downturn. Any intervention in the natural system, especially at a time when producers are making marketing decisions, threatens to pick winners and losers and undermine the long-term viability of family-owned cattle operations throughout the supply chain.\n\n\u201cAs you consider policy changes which could impact American livestock producers, we urge you to prioritize proposals which deliver long-term market stability and confidence while consulting closely with impacted stakeholders,\u201dconcluded the lawmakers. \u201cWe are eager to work together to deliver certainty for American cattle producers while continuing to deliver safe, affordable, and high-quality American beef.\u201d", 1, "2026-09-05T08:49:07Z", "2026-09-05T08:50:44Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cramer-joins-moran-colleagues-in-emphasizing-policies-promoting-certainty-for-american-beef-producers", "Cramer Joins Moran, Colleagues in Emphasizing Policies Promoting Certainty for American Beef Producers", "2026-09-04", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "BISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 As the U.S. cattle industry experiences a 75-year low inventory and ranchers recuperate their losses after more than a decade of challenging conditions, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and more than 50 lawmakers are asking President Donald Trump to implement true \u201cAmerica First\u201d policies. They are calling on the administration to pursue policies driving long-term stability in the domestic cattle industry, including expanding overseas markets for American beef.\n\nLike other agricultural commodities, cattle prices rise and fall with the market due to well-known economic principles of supply, demand, and substitution. However, some national policymakers have proposed increasing beef imports or suspending tariff quotas to undercut domestic suppliers.\n\n\u201cAmerican ranchers work diligently to do more with less, weather volatile markets, and provide a safe food supply,\u201d wrote the lawmakers. \u201cCattle markets are cyclical, and ranchers use the upswings to prepare for the inevitable downturn. Any intervention in the natural system, especially at a time when producers are making marketing decisions, threatens to pick winners and losers and undermine the long-term viability of family-owned cattle operations throughout the supply chain.\u201d \u201cAs you consider policy changes which could impact American livestock producers, we urge you to prioritize proposals which deliver long-term market stability and confidence while consulting closely with impacted stakeholders,\u201d concluded the lawmakers. \u201cWe are eager to work together to deliver certainty for American cattle producers while continuing to deliver safe, affordable, and high-quality American beef.\u201d\n\nThe letter has support from several U.S. Senators, including Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Steve Daines (R-MT), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), John Hoeven (R-ND), Jim Justice (R-WV), and Pete Ricketts (R-NE), along with more than 40 members of the House of Representatives.", 1, "2026-09-05T08:49:07Z", "2026-09-05T08:50:44Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-cramer-us-department-of-health-and-human-services-awards-408184-to-und", "Sen. Cramer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards $408,184 to UND", "2026-09-04", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "BISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $408,184 to the University of North Dakota (UND). The funding will be distributed through the National Institute of General Medical Sciences and supports biomedical research and training at the university.", 1, "2026-09-05T08:49:07Z", "2026-09-05T08:50:44Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-epa-moves-to-approve-north-dakota-regional-haze-plan-support-baseload-power", "Hoeven: EPA Moves to Approve North Dakota Regional Haze Plan, Support Baseload Power", "2026-09-04", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "BISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposal to approve North Dakota\u2019s full State Implementation Plan (SIP) for managing regional haze. Under the Clean Air Act (CAA), the SIP must be regularly updated with the EPA. As a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Hoeven has worked to prevent the EPA from imposing costly one-size-fits-all regulations on North Dakota\u2019s energy industry, having previously secured the agency\u2019s approval of the state\u2019s haze mitigation plan in 2015. However, when the filing was updated with the agency in 2022, the Biden administration partially denied the SIP, despite the fact that North Dakota was on track to surpass its air quality targets.\n\nOnce approved, the SIP will empower the state to once again take the lead in managing emissions from North Dakota\u2019s coal-fired power plants. Doing so will provide regulatory relief to support continued access to these critical baseload power sources, while ensuring good air quality.\n\n\u201cThis 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. We have proven time and again that state-led regulation gets the job done more cost-effectively, which helps ensure access to the reliable and affordable electricity produced by coal. That\u2019s why I\u2019ve worked since my time as governor to ensure the EPA approves the state\u2019s haze mitigation plan, while pushing back on one-size-fits-all rules that were imposed on our coal producers under the Obama and Biden administrations,\u201d said Hoeven.\n\nThe SIP\u2019s approval aligns with Hoeven\u2019s broader efforts to secure the future of North Dakota\u2019s coal industry. To this end, the senator continues working to:\n\nAdvance his Crack the Code 2.0 initiative, with the goal of both doubling oil recovery in the Bakken and doubling the life of North Dakota\u2019s coal-fired power plants.\n\nRoll back burdensome, overreaching Biden-era regulations, including:\n\nThe Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) regulations, which would have replaced the existing cost-effective standards and had contributed to the closure of numerous power plants after first being advanced by the Obama administration in 2012.\n\nThe Public Lands Rule, which would have overhauled the management of more than 245 million acres of taxpayer-owned lands and established \u201cconservation leases\u201d to lock away federal lands and minerals.\n\nThe Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota, which would have closed off leasing to 45 percent of potential federal oil and gas acreage and nearly 99 percent of federal coal acreage in the state.\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-09-05T08:49:07Z", "2026-09-05T08:50:44Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-moran-expand-markets-for-u-s-cattle-producers", "Hoeven, Moran: Expand Markets for U.S. Cattle Producers", "2026-09-04", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Senator John Hoeven joined Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and a bicameral group in calling on President Donald J. Trump to advance policies that expand trade market access and provide certainty for American cattle producers. This comes as part of Hoeven\u2019s efforts to support North Dakota cattle producers, including hosting the U.S. Forest Service chief with ranchers in Dickinson, securing mandatory country of origin labeling (mCOOL) for beef in the Senate\u2019s Farm Bill 2.0, and successfully including legislation to prevent prairie dog colonies from expanding in the Dakota Prairie Grasslands.\n\n\u201cAmerican ranchers work diligently to do more with less, weather volatile markets, and provide a safe food supply,\u201d wrote the lawmakers. \u201cCattle markets are cyclical, and ranchers use the upswings to prepare for the inevitable downturn. Any intervention in the natural system, especially at a time when producers are making marketing decisions, threatens to pick winners and losers and undermine the long-term viability of family-owned cattle operations throughout the supply chain.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs you consider policy changes which could impact American livestock producers, we urge you to prioritize proposals which deliver long-term market stability and confidence while consulting closely with impacted stakeholders,\u201d concluded the lawmakers. \u201cWe are eager to work together to deliver certainty for American cattle producers while continuing to deliver safe, affordable, and high-quality American beef.\u201d\n\nIn addition, the letter was signed by Senators Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.), Jim Justice (R-W.Va.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and more than 40 House members, including Representative Julie Fedorchak (R-ND).\n\nFull text of the letter can be found here.\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-09-05T08:49:07Z", "2026-09-05T08:50:44Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-supports-constitutional-amendment-keep-supreme-court-nine-justices", "Fedorchak supports constitutional amendment to keep Supreme Court at nine justices", "2026-09-03", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in favor of H.J. Res. 1, a proposed constitutional amendment to keep the U.S. Supreme Court at nine justices.\n\n\u201cThe Supreme Court should remain an independent institution, not a political tool whose size changes based on who holds power in Washington,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cNine justices have served our country for generations. Putting that number in the Constitution would provide stability and protect the Court from political attempts to change its size.\u201d\n\nH.J. Res. 1 would amend the U.S. Constitution to establish nine Supreme Court justices, consisting of one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices. The amendment would require ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures within seven years.", 1, "2026-09-04T09:19:37Z", "2026-09-04T09:20:58Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/epa-proposes-reversing-biden-era-rejection-of-north-dakota-regional-haze-plan", "EPA Proposes Reversing Biden-Era Rejection of North Dakota Regional Haze Plan", "2026-09-03", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "***Click here to download audio.***\n\nBISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed reversing a Biden-era decision which partially rejected North Dakota\u2019s regional haze plan, moving instead to fully approve the state\u2019s strategy, based on the principles of cooperative federalism and the Clean Air Act. The move prioritizes the expertise of state officials who are most knowledgeable about the characteristics of North Dakota\u2019s power plants and their impact on grid reliability and human health. The proposal would undo the Biden-Harris administration\u2019s controversial 2024 partial disapproval of North Dakota\u2019s 2022 State Implementation Plan and defer to the science demonstrating the state\u2019s long-term strategy complies with the Clean Air Act and federal Regional Haze Rule.\n\nEPA said its review of North Dakota\u2019s plan, including emissions data from multiple sources across the state, found the state had included the enforceable emission limits, compliance schedules and other measures needed to make reasonable progress toward improving visibility in federally protected areas. If finalized, the decision would allow multiple baseload power sources to continue operating and supporting a stable electric grid without installing experimental or unproven emissions control technology. The agency said the action would balance environmental protections with the need to maintain affordable and reliable electricity for North Dakota residents.\n\n\u201cThis is a win for North Dakota, a win for affordable and reliable power, and a step in the right direction for American energy security,\u201d said U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND). \u201cThe Biden administration completely disregarded the role states are given under the Clean Air Act and second-guessed North Dakota\u2019s plan to protect clean air while keeping reliable power on the grid. North Dakota developed a responsible plan to improve visibility in our national parks and wilderness areas without imposing unnecessary costs on the families and businesses who depend on affordable, reliable electricity. EPA\u2019s proposal recognizes state leadership matters, puts sensibility back into regional haze policy and, importantly, helps keep our baseload power online.\u201d\n\n\u201cNorth Dakota\u2019s commitment to addressing regional haze demonstrates the power of strong state leadership and partnership with EPA,\u201d said EPA Regional Administrator Cyrus Western. \u201cEPA\u2019s proposed approval of North Dakota\u2019s 2022 regional haze SIP reinforces our shared goal of providing affordable baseload power while protecting clean air and the iconic views in our national parks and wilderness areas.\u201d\n\nThe proposal follows petitions filed by North Dakota and several of the state\u2019s power generators seeking reconsideration of the 2024 partial disapproval. After reviewing the state\u2019s submission, EPA said it now believes North Dakota\u2019s long-term strategy contains the necessary measures to satisfy federal requirements. EPA also said the state\u2019s projections indicate that visibility in North Dakota\u2019s national parks and wilderness areas will remain within required thresholds through 2028 under the proposed plan.\n\nThe action is the latest in a series of EPA decisions involving North Dakota\u2019s regional haze program. Earlier this year, the agency approved the state\u2019s Coal Creek nitrogen oxide Best Available Retrofit Technology analysis. EPA also approved North Dakota\u2019s 2015 SIP submission covering the program\u2019s five-year progress report in a separate 2026 action.\n\nThe Regional Haze program, established under the Clean Air Act, requires states to develop strategies to reduce visibility impairment in national parks and wilderness areas. EPA\u2019s latest proposal comes amid broader scrutiny of the program\u2019s costs and regulatory requirements, particularly for power generators. The agency said years of implementation have demonstrated a need to reconsider aspects of the Regional Haze program, including requirements that it says can impose significant costs on states and regulated industries and potentially affect the availability of affordable, reliable energy.\n\nEPA\u2019s proposal will be subject to a 30-day public comment period after it is published in the Federal Register.", 1, "2026-09-04T09:19:37Z", "2026-09-04T09:20:58Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-brings-fmcsa-administrator-to-north-dakota-pressing-to-enhance-commercial-driver-training-workforce-development", "Hoeven Brings FMCSA Administrator to North Dakota, Pressing to Enhance Commercial Driver Training & Workforce Development", "2026-09-03", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "FARGO, N.D. \u2013 Senator John Hoeven today held a roundtable with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Administrator Derek Barrs on efforts to expand the recruitment, training and retention of qualified commercial drivers. Hoeven secured a commitment from Barrs earlier this year to visit North Dakota and hear directly from the state\u2019s trucking industry, commercial driver\u2019s license (CDL) trainers and shippers, including farmers and ranchers, energy producers and manufacturers. During the discussion, the senator stressed the need to identify and advance solutions that help meet the demand for truck operators in North Dakota. To this end, Hoeven outlined efforts to:\n\nSupport North Dakota workforce programs, including TrainND and CDL training through the North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS).\n\nAs FMCSA continues to reform its Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) program, Hoeven called on Barrs to continue working with these programs in North Dakota to ensure the efficient training of new CDL operators.\n\nStreamline regulations and modernize the agency\u2019s systems to reduce the regulatory burden to help NDSCS, TrainND and others to train more qualified truck drivers to meet this need for the state\u2019s economy.\n\nEnsure federal trucking rules work for agriculture and energy, including seasonal hauling needs and the 150 air-mile agricultural exemption.\n\nRecruit veterans into commercial trucking through the \u201cFreedom Haulers Initiative\u201d to streamline the pathway for veterans with military driving experience to earn a commercial driver\u2019s license.\n\n\u201cTraining our own commercial drivers is essential to North Dakota\u2019s agriculture and energy economy,\u201d said Hoeven. \u201cWe appreciate Administrator Barrs coming to North Dakota to hear directly from our carriers, ag haulers and workforce leaders. We need to empower programs like TrainND and NDSCS to train more truck drivers and meet the demand for qualified CDL operators so our farmers, ranchers, energy producers and manufacturers can get their goods to market. That means cutting red tape and ensuring federal rules work for our trainers, shippers, truckers and actually help us meet this critical workforce need in North Dakota.\u201d\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-09-04T09:19:37Z", "2026-09-04T09:20:58Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/army-under-secretary-obadal-previews-grand-forks-innovative-defense-ecosystem", "Army Under Secretary Obadal Previews Grand Forks\u2019 Innovative Defense Ecosystem", "2026-09-02", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "***Click herefor media resources.***\n\nGRAND FORKS, N.D. \u2013 North Dakota\u2019s groundbreaking leadership in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technology attracted another Pentagon official to the region today, where Under Secretary of the Army Mike Obadal joined U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) to learn about the latest developments in counter-UAS warfare.\n\nCramer led Obadal on a tour of two of the state\u2019s most important defense innovation hubs, the new Point Defense Battle Lab at Grand Forks Air Force Base and the GrandSKY UAS tech park. The facilities are turning concepts and ideas into battlefield hardware in a highly controlled, flexible testbed where rapid development and deployment lead to a safer battlefield environment for our troops and allies. The growing ecosystem creates an interface for technology developers, Pentagon officials, and North Dakota\u2019s university resources to join forces to accelerate real-world solutions.\n\n\u201cIf commanders have enough flexibility to do their jobs and find creative solutions, they can provide incredible value,\u201d said Cramer. \u201cWe have worked with our base leaders, university presidents, and local government officials to create an indispensable ecosystem. There is something to be said for our remoteness and isolation breeding innovation. It\u2019s part of North Dakota\u2019s DNA and always has been. The leadership at the Pentagon is discovering that they can trust our personnel to understand the mission, evaluate the risks, and then take a chance and lead the way.\u201d\n\nObadal is a former soldier and industry leader with 30 years of experience spanning the military, interagency, and defense technology communities. He was sworn in as the 36th Under Secretary of the Army last September, following his nomination by President Donald J. Trump and confirmation by the United States Senate.\n\nAs Under Secretary of the Army, Obadal serves as the Army\u2019s chief management officer, overseeing business operations, manpower and personnel systems, acquisition strategy, and enterprise reform initiatives. He works closely with broader Army leadership to strengthen warfighter readiness, advance modernization efforts, and transform how the Army develops and manages its talent.\n\nObadal\u2019s visit comes at a pivotal moment amid North Dakota\u2019s growing role in the nation\u2019s counter-UAS mission. Last week, the U.S. Department of War (DOW) brought government and industry leaders to the state for a Technology Readiness Experimentation (T-REX) event, giving policymakers a look at emerging technologies and the capabilities needed to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving drone fight.\n\nThe visit also builds on recent efforts by Cramer to elevate North Dakota\u2019s defense innovation ecosystem. At his recent \u201cCarry a Big Stick\u201d Defense Forum, Cramer joined Golden Dome Director General Michael Guetlein to highlight the state\u2019s investments in GrandSKY and unmanned systems, and why North Dakota continues to punch above its weight in national defense. As Cramer put it, \u201cwe sense the obligation we have to the security of this nation.\u201d", 1, "2026-09-03T09:29:33Z", "2026-09-03T09:31:32Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/president-trump-approves-north-dakota-major-disaster-declaration-following-june-severe-storms", "President Trump Approves North Dakota Major Disaster Declaration Following June Severe Storms", "2026-09-02", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "GRAND FORKS, N.D. \u2013 U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Hoeven (R-ND) and U.S. Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) issued the following statement after President Donald Trump approved North Dakota\u2019s request for a presidential major disaster declaration following the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornados which impacted western and central North Dakota from June 7 to 9, 2026. The declaration approves $3.4 million in disaster costs and makes federal assistance available for recovery efforts in Bottineau, Burke, Divide, McLean, Mercer, Oliver, and Williams counties.\n\nThe delegation previously sent a letter to President Trump in support of Governor Kelly Armstrong\u2019s request, calling for swift approval of the declaration and access to federal resources for impacted North Dakotans.\n\n\u201cPresident Trump\u2019s approval of this disaster declaration will provide much needed support as North Dakota communities continue recovering from these severe storms, and we appreciate the president\u2019s action to make these federal resources available,\u201d said the delegation. \u201cThis assistance will help repair damaged infrastructure and support recovery efforts across the impacted counties.\u201d", 1, "2026-09-03T09:29:33Z", "2026-09-03T09:31:32Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-showcases-north-dakota-uas-ecosystem-for-army-undersecretary", "Hoeven Showcases North Dakota UAS Ecosystem for Army Undersecretary", "2026-09-02", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "EMERADO, N.D. \u2013 Senator John Hoeven today showcased North Dakota\u2019s unmanned aerial systems (UAS) ecosystem for Undersecretary of the Army Michael Obadal in a bid to demonstrate how Army counter-drone research and development can benefit from the work that is ongoing in the state. During tours of the Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB) and GrandSKY, as well as in a meeting with UAS and counter-UAS researchers from the University of North Dakota (UND), Hoeven highlighted:\n\nProject ULTRA, stressing how the initiative takes an innovative approach to defense contracting, helping the military to develop and deploy the capabilities it needs more quickly and at a lower cost to taxpayers.\n\nProject ULTRA is currently working to develop cost-effective measures to detect and neutralize threats from unmanned aircraft, while also expanding the practical applications of UAS through unmanned cargo flights between GFAFB and Cavalier Space Force Station.\n\nHoeven established and funded Project ULTRA and subsequently secured an increased contract ceiling of $100 million to support future expansions of the initiative\u2019s drone and counter-drone operations.\n\nPoint Defense Battle Lab, which tests and validates advanced technologies, tactics, techniques and procedures to defend military installations from small, unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) threats.\n\nHoeven worked with Air Force leadership to advance Grand Forks\u2019 selection for the battle lab.\n\nUND research into drone and counter-drone technologies.\n\nHoeven is working to advance a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between UND and the Joint Inter Agency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401), which is tasked with coordinating U.S. counter-drone defenses.\n\nThe MOU will be the first of its kind, giving UND a critical role in identifying promising counter-UAS technologies that warrant further evaluation and development by JIATF 401.\n\nThe Technology Readiness Experimentation (T-REX) event, a two-week event held last month at GFAFB, GrandSKY and Camp Grafton where companies with promising drone and counter-drone technology were able to demonstrate their capabilities to the Department of War.\n\n\u201cFor 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,\u201d said Hoeven. \u201cToday\u2019s event was an opportunity to showcase the exciting and innovative work being done by the Grand Forks Air Force Base, GrandSKY, UND and their partners. We already have counter-UAS work underway with the Point Defense Battle Lab and Project ULTRA, and we have even more developments in the works with UND, JIATF 401 and others, so we\u2019re well-equipped to meet this critical defense need for the Army.\u201d\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-09-03T09:29:33Z", "2026-09-03T09:31:32Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-hoeven-cramer-president-trump-approves-north-dakota-major-disaster", "Fedorchak, Hoeven, Cramer: President Trump approves North Dakota major disaster declaration following June severe storms", "2026-09-02", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak and Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer issued the following statement after President Donald Trump approved North Dakota\u2019s request for a presidential major disaster declaration following the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornados that impacted western and central North Dakota from June 7-9, 2026. The declaration approves $3.4 million in disaster costs and makes federal assistance available for recovery efforts in Bottineau, Burke, Divide, McLean, Mercer, Oliver and Williams counties.\n\nThe delegation previously sent a letter to President Trump in support of Governor Kelly Armstrong\u2019s request, calling for swift approval of the declaration and access to federal resources for impacted North Dakotans.\n\n\u201cPresident Trump\u2019s approval of this disaster declaration will provide much needed support as North Dakota communities continue recovering from these severe storms, and we appreciate the president\u2019s action to make these federal resources available,\u201d said the delegation. \u201cThis assistance will help repair damaged infrastructure and support recovery efforts across the impacted counties.\u201d", 1, "2026-09-04T09:19:37Z", "2026-09-04T09:20:58Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-cramer-us-department-of-health-and-human-services-awards-667064-to-north-dakota", "Sen. Cramer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards $667,064 to North Dakota", "2026-09-01", "2026", "2026-09", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "FARGO, N.D. \u2013 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $667,064 to North Dakota for the following programs and initiatives:\n\n$423,654 to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services to support local public health needs, including prevention services and outbreak control.\n\n$243,410 to the University of North Dakota to support the North Dakota State Office of Rural Health.", 1, "2026-09-02T09:19:58Z", "2026-09-02T09:20:51Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-working-to-advance-75-million-in-key-infrastructure-for-bismarck-lincoln-other-nd-communities", "Hoeven Working to Advance $75 Million in Key Infrastructure for Bismarck, Lincoln & Other ND Communities", "2026-08-28", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "BISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 As part of a roundtable with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 8 Acting Regional Administrator Katherine Fox today, Senator John Hoeven outlined his efforts to advance $75 million in key infrastructure projects for Bismarck, Lincoln and other North Dakota communities. The projects support priorities such as flood control, disaster mitigation and recovery, with Hoeven working to:\n\nMove the South Bismarck Flood Control Project forward.\n\nIn 2023, FEMA selected the City of Bismarck to receive $50 million in Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) funding to improve flood protection in South Bismarck.\n\nOf this amount, FEMA has provided $7.3 million for Phase 1 preconstruction work, and the city plans to seek authorization this fall for $42.7 million in Phase 2 construction funding so construction can begin in 2027.\n\nOnce completed, the project is expected to remove approximately 1,000 structures from the floodplain under updated flood insurance maps, reducing the burden of flood insurance for impacted residents.\n\nSupport the University of Mary\u2019s $9.1 million wastewater improvement project.\n\nThe university is seeking FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant funding to replace its outdated lagoon facilities and restore the land currently used for septic lagoons.\n\nHoeven previously made the case to FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton for supporting the project, which has passed initial eligibility and is now undergoing review at FEMA headquarters.\n\nAdvance BRIC grants for communities across North Dakota. This includes:\n\nA $7.76 million wastewater system regionalization project in Lincoln.\n\nA $7 million water intake project in Washburn.\n\nA $1.9 million wastewater lagoon project in Fessenden, which was officially awarded this week.\n\nThe senator expects the federal funding for these projects to be awarded beginning in September 2026 through next spring.\n\nEnsure North Dakota communities have the federal support needed to recover from disasters.\n\nHoeven and roundtable participants discussed North Dakota\u2019s request for a presidential major disaster declaration following severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that impacted western and central North Dakota in June.\n\nThe senator also heard from state and county leaders regarding issues from previous major disaster declarations impacting residents and communities in Stutsman and Walsh counties.\n\n\u201cWe 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,\u201d said Hoeven. \u201cWe\u2019re working to advance BRIC-funded infrastructure projects in Fessenden, Lincoln and Washburn, as well as the University of Mary\u2019s wastewater improvement project. We also need to keep the South Bismarck Flood Control Project moving forward so construction can begin next year, providing better flood protection while minimizing the burden of flood insurance on residents. At the same time, we continue working to ensure North Dakota communities have the federal support they need before, during and after disasters.\u201d\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-08-28T17:11:49Z", "2026-08-28T17:13:14Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-announces-september-staff-mobile-office-hours", "Fedorchak announces September staff mobile office hours", "2026-08-28", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Bismarck, ND \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today announced the September staff mobile office hours schedule for her team to connect with North Dakotans and assist with federal casework.\n\nSeptember staff office hours:\n\nBismarck, U.S. Federal Building, 220 E Rosser Avenue, Room 228 \u2013 September 1st, 12:00 pm \u2013 2:00 pm CT\n\nMinot, Minot Public Library \u2013 September 2nd, 12:00 pm \u2013 2:00 pm CT\n\nDickinson, Dickinson City Hall \u2013 September 2nd, 10:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm MT\n\nJamestown, Alfred Dickey Public Library \u2013 September 3rd, 12:00 pm \u2013 2:00 pm CT\n\nGrand Forks, The HIVE \u2013 September 9th, 10:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm CT\n\nWilliston, Williston Public Library \u2013 September 10th, 10:30 am \u2013 12:30 pm MT\n\nFargo, 3217 Fiechtner Drive, Suite B \u2013 September 16th, 10:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm CT\n\nWatford City, Long X Visitors Center \u2013 September 17th, 10:30 am \u2013 12:30 pm MT\n\nThe mobile staff office hours are designed to ensure every North Dakotan has the opportunity to meet face-to-face with members of her team and receive assistance with federal agencies.\n\nConstituents can sign up for a one-on-one meeting with Fedorchak\u2019s staff, but walk-ins will be seen as time allows once scheduled appointments are concluded. Dates and locations will be updated regularly on Fedorchak\u2019s official website.\n\nMeetings will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Staff will contact participants directly to confirm their meeting time.", 1, "2026-08-29T11:31:28Z", "2026-08-29T11:32:37Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-cramer-fema-awards-more-than-41-million-to-north-dakota", "Sen. Cramer: FEMA Awards More Than $4.1 Million to North Dakota", "2026-08-28", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "BISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $4.1 million for infrastructure improvements, flood mitigation, and storm repairs across North Dakota. The funding includes $1,984,518 to Minnkota Power Cooperative for repairs related to severe storms, tornadoes, and straight-line winds that struck North Dakota on June 20-21 and Aug. 7-8, 2025. This funding provides $1,854,703 for permanent repairs to the electrical grid in Morton County and $129,815 for the repair or replacement of utility poles and related components.\n\nFEMA\u2019s grants follow requests in July and September 2025 from U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and members of North Dakota's congressional delegation asking President Donald Trump to approve major disaster declarations submitted by Governor Kelly Armstrong. The declarations were approved, allowing FEMA to distribute federal assistance for storm-related damage across the state.\n\nFEMA also awarded:", 1, "2026-08-29T11:31:28Z", "2026-08-29T11:32:37Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-mcmahon-spotlight-north-dakota-model-local-education-preview-new-tax", "Fedorchak, McMahon spotlight North Dakota model for local education, preview new tax credit", "2026-08-27", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cSweet Briar School and Bismarck State College serve different students, face different challenges, and succeed in different ways\u2014and that\u2019s the point,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cOne-size-fits-all solutions for education don\u2019twork. North Dakota parents, teachers, and local leaders know what their students need better than federal bureaucrats in Washington. Secretary McMahon understands that, and I\u2019m grateful she came to see firsthand how local leadership, flexibility, and innovation are preparing our students to succeed.\"\n\nAt Bismarck State College, Fedorchak and McMahon met with students, instructors, administrators, and workforce partners and toured the Polytechnic Institute. Their discussion highlighted BSC\u2019s hands-on approach to education and its partnerships with North Dakota employers to prepare students for high-demand careers. As North Dakota\u2019s polytechnic institution, BSC offers more than 100 certificate, associate, and bachelor\u2019s degree programs. BSC has seen extraordinary growth in recent years, increasing enrollment by 46% since spring 2022.\n\nThe visit continued at Sweet Briar School, a rural public school serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade near Mandan. Fedorchak and McMahon visited with teachers, students, and school leaders about the strengths and challenges of rural education and the importance of giving local educators the flexibility to meet the needs of their students.\n\nSecretary McMahon\u2019s visit was part of her nationwide Returning Education to the States Tour. She is visiting all 50 states to hear directly from teachers, parents, students, and community leaders about successful local approaches to education and to identify best practices that can be shared nationwide.\n\nFedorchak also discussed the implementation of the Education Freedom Tax Credit, which will become available beginning in January 2027. Governor Kelly Armstrong announced in January that North Dakota will participate in the program.\n\nThe credit will allow individual taxpayers to receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit of up to $1,700 per year for cash contributions to an approved Scholarship Granting Organization. Those nonprofit organizations will use the contributions to provide scholarships for eligible K\u201312 students in North Dakota.\n\nParents can use the scholarships for educational expenses at public, private, or religious schools, including:\n\nEligible students must be able to enroll in a public elementary or secondary school and come from a household earning no more than 300 percent of the area median income. Scholarship amounts will be determined by participating Scholarship Granting Organizations and are not limited to $1,700.\n\n\u201cThis new tax credit will bring more educational opportunities within reach for many North Dakota students,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cIt encourages private donations that can help families pay for tutoring, special-needs services, technology, career training, tuition, and other educational expenses. Most importantly, it gives parents more freedom to choose opportunities that fit their child.\u201d\n\nBefore taxpayers can claim the credit, North Dakota must submit a list of approved Scholarship Granting Organizations to the U.S. Department of Treasury. Treasury is scheduled to release the full list of rules governing the program by the end of September, and Fedorchak is urging them to complete the guidance soon, so the state has time to prepare for the January implementation.Taxpayers may begin claiming the credit for qualifying contributions made in January 2027.", 1, "2026-08-28T17:11:49Z", "2026-08-28T17:13:14Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/08/27/2026/sen-cramer-us-department-of-health-and-human-services-awards-more-than-32-million-to-north-dakota", "Sen. Cramer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards More Than $3.2 Million to North Dakota", "2026-08-27", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "BISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $3,288,153 to Cankdeska Cikana Community College and the University of North Dakota (UND). The funding will support the following Head Start partnerships and rural research initiatives:\n\n$2,044,777 to Cankdeska Cikana Community College for Head Start partnerships with Tribal Controlled Land Grant Colleges and Universities.\n\n$1,013,376 to UND for the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility program.\n\n$230,000 to UND for the Rural Research to Diverse Audiences program.", 1, "2026-08-28T17:11:49Z", "2026-08-28T17:13:14Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/department-of-war-hosts-technology-readiness-experimentation-event-showcases-north-dakota-c-uas-ecosystem", "Department of War Hosts Technology Readiness Experimentation Event, Showcases North Dakota C-UAS Ecosystem", "2026-08-27", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "***Click herefor media resources.***\n\nEMERADO, N.D. \u2013 The skies above North Dakota were filled today with cutting-edge vehicles being pushed to their limits and beyond in a series of tests and simulations hosted by the U.S. Department of War (DOW). This Technology Readiness Experimentation (T-REX) event was hosted simultaneously at the GrandSKY unmanned aerial system (UAS) tech park near Grand Forks and the North Dakota Army National Guard\u2019s Camp Grafton close to Devils Lake. It brought together government and industry officials and gave policymakers an opportunity to take the pulse of the industry and plan for the next evolution in drone warfare.\n\nU.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), chair of the Senate Armed Services (SASC) Airland Subcommittee, joined the event as part of his efforts to build an unmanned aerial fleet to adapt to the changing tactics and technologies adversaries are deploying on battlefields around the globe. Whether rapidly testing and evaluating counter unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) technology or defining innovative capabilities, Cramer says the DOW is noticing how North Dakota is driving one of the nation\u2019s fastest growing industries.\n\n\u201cWe\u2019re living in an interesting time, to say the least,\u201d said Cramer. \u201cNecessity is the mother of invention, and that\u2019s truer today in the defense world than it\u2019s ever been. We\u2019ve got more to learn than we do to share, in some respects, particularly in Europe. What we\u2019re here to do is see beyond those things, to identify beyond those things, to incentivize properly beyond the RQ-4 and some of the other traditional systems and legacy systems, to keep up with the asymmetric but very lethal threat of UAS and provide the counter to that. Those are still real threats that we need to defend against. Thanks to the partnership between the Department of War and our state, today\u2019s event is a unique opportunity for industry partners to work side by side with the Department to accelerate the development of advanced capabilities.\u201d\n\nThe event underscores North Dakota\u2019s central role in DOW\u2019s push to modernize through hands-on experimentation and closer industry collaboration. Participating companies demonstrated platforms and prototypes across multiple simulated mission sets, allowing the DOW evaluators to assess performance, scalability, and operational impact. T-REX events are designed as a fast-track proving ground, giving companies direct access to operators, realistic mission scenarios, and rapid feedback from acquisition officials.\n\nNorth Dakota has been a leader in next-generation UAS development. The 319th Reconnaissance Wing at Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB) leads the new Point Defense Battle Lab, an initiative designed to safeguard military installations, protect critical assets, and ensure uninterrupted air operations. The lab is central to testing and developing advanced technologies to counter UAS threats.", 1, "2026-08-28T17:11:49Z", "2026-08-28T17:13:14Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-t-rex-event-exemplifies-north-dakotas-leadership-in-drone-counter-drone", "Hoeven: T-REX Event Exemplifies North Dakota\u2019s Leadership in Drone & Counter-Drone", "2026-08-27", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "EMERADO, N.D. \u2013 Senator John Hoeven today marked the Technology Readiness Experimentation (T-REX) event in North Dakota, participating in the Distinguished Visitors Day at GrandSKY. T-REX is a Department of War (DoW) initiative launched in 2023 that is designed to accelerate the development, testing and fielding of emerging technologies by providing a structured framework for experimentation. Through this process, the Department works with industry partners to evaluate and refine capabilities in realistic operational environments, ensuring readiness and effectiveness for future missions.\n\nHoeven began working on this effort last August, having recognized the potential for the T-REX model to be applied to the drone and counter-drone technology development in North Dakota.\n\nIn a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Hoeven outlined the value of the North Dakota National Guard (NDNG) and Camp Grafton for drone and counter-drone testing and training.\n\nHoeven then convened a meeting in his office in November with senior DoW officials, George Rumford, head of the Test Resource Management Center, and Brigadier General Matt Ross, the commander of Joint Interagency Task Force 401, which is tasked with coordinating U.S. counter-drone defenses.\n\nDuring the meeting, the senator made the case for leveraging North Dakota\u2019s unique unmanned aerial systems (UAS) ecosystem along with the T-REX process to meet the needs of U.S. warfighters.\n\nAs a result, the senator was able to connect these officials with the North Dakota National Guard to begin making the arrangements for the event, which is being held at Camp Grafton and the Grand Forks Air Force Base.\n\nThe two-week event comes as part of Hoeven\u2019s broader efforts to expand North Dakota\u2019s leadership in UAS and counter-UAS, building on initiatives Hoeven secured for the state, including:\n\nProject ULTRA \u2013 Hoeven established and funded Project ULTRA, which is working to quickly develop cost-effective measures to detect and neutralize threats from unmanned aircraft.\n\nPoint Defense Battle Lab \u2013 Hoeven worked with Air Force leadership to advance Grand Forks\u2019 selection for the battle lab, which will test and validate advanced technologies to defend installations from small, unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) threats.\n\nT-REX builds on Hoeven\u2019s efforts to recruit companies to the region\u2019s high-tech ecosystem.\n\nHoeven stressed that T-REX provides a clear signal to private companies that North Dakota is the prime destination for developing, testing and evaluating drone and counter-drone technology.\n\n\u201cT-REX exemplifies North Dakota\u2019s 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. That\u2019s the case we made to Secretary Hegseth and his team, and we appreciate BG Ross and all of the officials at the DoW and the National Guard Bureau for working with us to make this two-week event a reality,\u201d said Hoeven. \u201cJust like with Project ULTRA and the Point Defense Battle Lab, this is an innovative approach to military technology development. We are developing new capabilities more quickly and at a lower cost to ensure we have the absolute best UAS tech and can meet emerging threats from our adversaries, including Iran and Russia.\u201d\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-08-28T17:11:49Z", "2026-08-28T17:13:14Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-host-fedorchak-forum-september-1", "Fedorchak to host Fedorchak Forum on September 1", "2026-08-26", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Bismarck, ND \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host a Fedorchak Forum on Tuesday, September 1 at 6:30pm CT / 5:30pm MT.\n\n\u201cSeptember is a busy time in North Dakota, with students back in the classroom and farmers working long days to bring in the harvest. That makes it even more important for me to hear directly from North Dakotans about what\u2019s working, what isn\u2019t, and what\u2019s top of mind. I\u2019m looking forward to a good conversation about the issues that matter most to our families, communities, and state,\u201d Fedorchak said.", 1, "2026-08-27T16:10:01Z", "2026-08-27T16:10:50Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/at-soil-health-summit-hoeven-outlines-importance-of-voluntary-farmer-friendly-conservation-programs", "At Soil Health Summit, Hoeven Outlines Importance of Voluntary, Farmer-Friendly Conservation Programs", "2026-08-26", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "MCKENZIE, N.D. \u2013 Senator John Hoeven today addressed the Advancing Soil Health for a Healthy America Summit at the Black Leg Ranch, where he discussed his efforts as chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee to:\n\nAdvance voluntary, farmer-friendly conservation programs. This includes:\n\nHoeven-authored provisions he has included in the Senate Farm Bill 2.0:\n\nThe SCALE Act \u2013 Provides matching grants to support state-led soil health and wildlife habitat programs, like Governor Armstrong\u2019s Legacy Soil Health and Habitat Program.\n\nJoint Chiefs Program \u2013 Reauthorizes the program, which has provided more than $3.2 million for partnerships with private landowners to help improve and restore grasslands in North Dakota.\n\nMaintaining programs like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).\n\nSecure critical priorities for livestock producers in the Senate Farm Bill, such as:\n\nMCOOL \u2013 Includes an amendment based on Hoeven-sponsored legislation that requires mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef.\n\nPrairie Dog Management \u2013 Prevents prairie dog colonies from expanding beyond reasonable levels.\n\nThe provision amends prairie dog management plans for the Dakota Prairie Grasslands to limit prairie dog habitat to no more than 1.5 percent of any single grazing allotment and establish a 1-mile buffer along adjacent state and private lands.\n\nSupport agriculture research, including projects focused on improving soil health and grazing and rangeland management that are being undertaken by the Agricultural Research Service\u2019s (ARS) Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory in Mandan.\n\n\u201cNorth Dakota\u2019s farmers and ranchers know their land and water better than anyone, and their stewardship of these resources is second to none. That\u2019s why we\u2019re focused on making sure federal conservation programs are voluntary and farmer-friendly. Whether it\u2019s securing matching federal funds for state-led efforts like Governor Armstrong\u2019s Legacy program or supporting voluntary partnerships through the Joint Chiefs Programs and similar initiatives, we are advancing solutions that support producers\u2019 bottom lines,\u201d said Hoeven. \u201cThat\u2019s exactly what we\u2019ve done with the Senate Farm Bill, which also includes key priorities for our livestock producers. Not only have we secured MCOOL and better prairie dog management, which have been longstanding goals for our ranchers, but we continue to support our ag researchers as they develop the latest, greatest methods for improving the quality and health of our soil and rangelands.\u201d\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-08-27T16:10:01Z", "2026-08-27T16:10:50Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-protect-college-sports-act-pcsa-will-improve-fairness-stability-in-college-athletics-across-all-schools", "Hoeven: Protect College Sports Act (PCSA) Will Improve Fairness & Stability in College Athletics Across All Schools", "2026-08-25", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Senator John Hoeven today held a press conference to outline the benefits of the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA), bipartisan legislation to improve fairness and stability in college athletics. The bill seeks to address issues created by the patchwork of state laws and court cases regulating college athletics, including a settlement reached in 2025 under House v. NCAA that allows schools to pay student-athletes directly. This settlement has put schools with fewer financial resources at a competitive disadvantage and encourages gaming of the transfer portal. It also pressures schools to channel more funding into football and basketball, reducing resources available for students who participate in other sports programs.\n\nJoined by North Dakota State University (NDSU) President Marshall Stewart, University of North Dakota (UND) President Andrew Armacost, NDSU Athletics Director Matt Larsen and UND Athletics Director Bill Chaves, Hoeven discussed how the legislation will:\n\nBetter protect and benefit student-athletes by:\n\nPreventing deceptive practices by agents or schools.\n\nProtecting students\u2019 Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights.\n\nEnsuring pro athletes can\u2019t compete in college sports.\n\nHelping preserve support for women\u2019s and Olympic sports.\n\nLevel the playing field in college sports across all schools. The bill:\n\nLimits what schools can pay athletes.\n\nPrevents player- or coach-poaching.\n\nCurbs excessive transfers.\n\nStops Super League consolidation.\n\nSecure access for local broadcasters to ensure a free option for fans to watch games.\n\n\u201cThe current situation facing college sports is unsustainable and unfair. That\u2019s why I\u2019m 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,\u201d said Hoeven. \u201cImportantly, the bill limits what schools can pay student-athletes, while also protecting the students against fraud and ensuring they retain control over the use of their name, image and likeness. At the same time, the legislation creates enforceable standards to curb excessive transfers, keep professional athletes out of college sports, prevent poaching or recruit tampering and stop conference consolidation. Together, these provisions will restore fair competition in college sports to the benefit of schools, athletes and fans.\u201d\n\nThe PCSA was introduced by Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.). Hoeven has been working to advance the bill, and after reviewing it with leaders from NDSU and UND, the senator has agreed to join as an official cosponsor. Hoeven will work with his colleagues to bring the bill up for a vote by the full Senate in September.\n\nImprove Fairness for Student-Athletes\n\nProtect NIL rights by ensuring students can enter into NIL agreements and retain agents without losing scholarships or institutional support.\n\nStop fraudulent agents and deceptive contracts by establishing a registry of certified agents and allowing sanctions against agents that exploit student-athletes.\n\nCreate uniform, enforceable eligibility rules for college athletes, including:\n\nSetting a cap of 5 years of playing time starting from the time of enrollment or the academic year following a student\u2019s 19th birthday, whichever comes first.\n\nLoss of eligibility for participation in professional sports and poor academic performance, among other issues.\n\nCreate new funding incentives and revenue streams to preserve support for women\u2019s and Olympic sports.\n\nRequire Division I schools to cover out-of-pocket medical costs for sports-related injuries and require all athletic programs to follow health and safety standards.\n\nRestore Fair Competition for Schools\n\nLimit compensation for student-athletes and create enforceable standards on recruitment, tampering and NIL disclosures.\n\nPrevent player- and coach-poaching by:\n\nAllowing sanctions against agents that facilitate player poaching or recruit tampering.\n\nProhibiting football coaches from quitting mid-season to be hired by another program.\n\nCurbing excessive transfers.\n\nStudent-athletes are guaranteed one transfer as an undergraduate without losing eligibility with certain exceptions.\n\nStop Super League consolidation by:\n\nProhibiting conferences with more than $700 million in revenue from consolidating with or acquiring other conferences.\n\nLimiting conference expansion to 19 entities.\n\nAllow schools to voluntarily pool media rights across conference lines.\n\nThe bill also requires at least one free local broadcast option for football and basketball games in the local market of each participating school to preserve fan access to games.\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-08-26T05:33:32Z", "2026-08-26T05:34:56Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-foreign-beef-imports-send-wrong-signal-north-dakota-ranchers", "Fedorchak: Foreign beef imports send the wrong signal to North Dakota ranchers", "2026-08-21", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cWe all want lower grocery prices, but we cannot do so on the backs of North Dakota ranchers and producers. Importing foreign beef tariff-free\u2014and selling it below market price\u2014undercuts producers who are investing millions of dollars in an already risky business to rebuild their herds. At a time when ranchers need certainty to increase domestic production, this sends the wrong signal. And this timing, when our producers are taking feeder cattle to market, is especially bad.\n\n\u201cAny foreign beef sold here must meet the same rigorous inspection and safety standards as American-raised beef. I am in direct contact with USDA to understand how it plans to address these concerns. I am also requesting an update on the ongoing investigations into the meatpacking industry and the market practices contributing to higher beef prices.\n\n\u201cShort-term market intervention will not lower prices over the long term. The lasting solution is to strengthen American cattle production and address the problems in the packing industry that are driving up prices.\u201d", 1, "2026-08-22T05:24:59Z", "2026-08-22T05:26:16Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/president-trump-nominates-phil-axt-to-be-us-district-judge-for-north-dakota", "President Trump Nominates Phil Axt to be U.S. District Judge for North Dakota", "2026-08-21", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "BISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Hoeven (R-ND) today released the following statements after President Donald J. Trump nominated Phil Axt to serve as U.S. District Court Judge for North Dakota.\n\n\u201cPresident Trump made an excellent choice,\u201d said Cramer. \u201cPhil knows the people, communities, and values which make North Dakota special. He became Solicitor General as the Biden regulatory assault was at its height and fought tirelessly to uphold the rights reserved to the state by the 10th Amendment and under the principles of cooperative federalism. He has built a strong personal foundation of integrity. From his days growing up on a farm near McClusky to the U.S. Army, and through the classrooms at Yale, this young man from North Dakota never lost sight of the law and Constitution guiding us. Phil has big shoes to fill, but I know he will bring the same dedication and integrity to the bench. I look forward to voting for him once the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service fixes the Biden rule which allows North Dakota\u2019s farmers\u2019 land to be flooded without compensation.\u201d\n\n\u201cPhil 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,\u201d said Hoeven. \u201cPhil has dedicated his life to public service. Prior to his legal service, he served in the U.S. Army as an intelligence officer. I first met Phil when he joined my office as a legal fellow, and he not only showed a strong legal mind, but good common sense and strong work ethic. I look forward to helping advance his confirmation through the Senate.\u201d\n\nAxt serves as Solicitor General in the North Dakota Attorney General\u2019s Office, where he oversees the state\u2019s litigation against the federal government and other states, defends state laws from constitutional challenges and represents North Dakota before federal and state courts. Previously, he worked as a litigation associate representing clients in federal and state courts. He served as law clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, a legal internship in a U.S. Attorney\u2019s office and as a legal fellow for Hoeven. Axt received his law degree from Yale Law School and graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He is a fifth generation North Dakotan, attended Bismarck High School and was raised in part on the family farm in Sheridan County.", 1, "2026-08-22T05:24:59Z", "2026-08-22T05:26:16Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-outlines-efforts-to-secure-mcool-prairie-dog-management-in-senate-farm-bill-2-0", "Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Secure MCOOL, Prairie Dog Management in Senate Farm Bill 2.0", "2026-08-21", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "DICKINSON, N.D. \u2013 Senator John Hoeven today held a roundtable with U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Chief Tom Schultz, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, local ranchers and representatives from the state\u2019s grazing associations. Hoeven invited Schultz to the state so he could hear firsthand from grazers regarding issues on the national grasslands. The meeting comes as part of Hoeven\u2019s efforts as chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of Senate Agriculture Committee to:\n\nSecure critical priorities for U.S. livestock producers in the Senate\u2019s Farm Bill 2.0. This includes Hoeven-authored provisions to:\n\nEstablish mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef sold in the U.S. The measure is based on Hoeven-sponsored legislation and would:\n\nRequire the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), in consultation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to develop a World Trade Organization-compliant means of reinstating MCOOL for beef within one year of enactment.\n\nGives USTR six months to develop a reinstatement plan followed by a six-month window to implement it.\n\nAutomatically reinstate MCOOL for beef only within one year of the bill\u2019s enactment, should the USTR fail to reinstate the policy.\n\nPrevent prairie dog colonies from expanding beyond reasonable levels.\n\nThe provision amends prairie dog management plans for the Dakota Prairie Grasslands to limit prairie dog habitat to no more than 1.5 percent of any single grazing allotment and establish a 1-mile buffer along adjacent state and private lands.\n\nReauthorize the Joint Chiefs Program, which has provided more than $3.2 million for partnerships with private landowners to help improve and restore grasslands in North Dakota.\n\nImprove access to the national grasslands. To this end, Hoeven joined Schultz in announcing a plan today to revise the Travel Management Plan (TMP) for the Little Missouri Grasslands, a proposal that would make section line rights-of-way available so ranchers can access their cattle in the grasslands.\n\nHoeven has repeatedly raised this priority to administration officials, including Schultz, and has been working to move a revised TMP forward.\n\nThe senator also previously secured a commitment from Schultz to work with Commissioner Goehring and local grazing associations as the new rule is developed.\n\nThe new TMP comes in addition to Hoeven\u2019s support for efforts to roll back the 2001 Roadless Rule. The USFS released a proposal this week to rescind the rule, providing greater access for ranchers and energy producers to land managed by the Forest Service.\n\nFund noxious weed control on USFS lands.\n\nHoeven thanked the Forest Service, including Chief Schultz and USFS Deputy Chief Chris French, for working with him to advance a $4.5 million, three-year grant for local grazing groups for weed spraying.\n\nThe senator stressed that he will continue working to provide future funding to support these efforts.\n\n\u201cAccess to federal lands is vitally important for local economies, especially in North Dakota, where the Forest service manages more than one million acres. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve been working to advance a new Travel Management Plan for the Little Missouri Grasslands to ensure section lines are open to our grazers. I appreciate Chief Schultz for working with us on this priority, as well as for again agreeing to visit our state and hear from our ranchers firsthand about issues on the grasslands,\u201d said Hoeven. \u201cToday\u2019s meeting was also an opportunity to get input from our ranchers on important priorities we\u2019ve included in the Farm Bill, including better prairie dog management and MCOOL, which we\u2019ve been working to advance for years. MCOOL benefits not only U.S. livestock producers, who can better market their high-quality products, but also U.S. consumers, who will be better informed about the beef they purchase. At the same time, left unchecked, prairie dogs can devastate landscapes and create a real hazard for cattle. The legislation I included in the Farm Bill will prevent the spread of prairie dog habitats, while creating a larger setback on federal acres to protect private lands from prairie dog colonies.\u201d\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-08-22T05:24:59Z", "2026-08-22T05:26:16Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-president-trump-nominates-phil-axt-to-be-u-s-district-court-judge-for-north-dakota", "Hoeven, Cramer: President Trump Nominates Phil Axt to be U.S. District Court Judge for North Dakota", "2026-08-21", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer today released the following statements after President Donald J. Trump nominated Phil Axt to serve as U.S. District Court Judge for North Dakota.\n\n\u201cPhil 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,\u201d said Hoeven. \u201cPhil has dedicated his life to public service. Prior to his legal service, he served in the U.S. Army as an intelligence officer. I first met Phil when he joined my office as a legal fellow, and he not only showed a strong legal mind, but good common sense and strong work ethic. I look forward to helping advance his confirmation through the Senate.\u201d\n\n\u201cPresident Trump made an excellent choice. Phil knows the people, communities, and values which make North Dakota special. He became Solicitor General as the Biden regulatory assault was at its height and fought tirelessly to uphold the rights reserved to the state by the 10th Amendment and under the principles of cooperative federalism,\u201d said Cramer. \u201cHe has built a strong personal foundation of integrity. From his days growing up on a farm near McClusky to the U.S. Army, and through the classrooms at Yale, this young man from North Dakota never lost sight of the law and Constitution guiding us. Phil has big shoes to fill, but I know he will bring the same dedication and integrity to the bench. I look forward to voting for him once the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service fixes the Biden rule which allows North Dakota\u2019s farmers\u2019 land to be flooded without compensation.\u201d\n\nAxt currently serves as Solicitor General in the North Dakota Attorney General\u2019s Office, where he oversees the state\u2019s litigation against the federal government and other states, defends state laws from constitutional challenges and represents North Dakota before federal and state courts. Prior to that he worked as a litigation associate representing clients in federal and state courts. He served as law clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, a legal internship in a U.S. Attorney\u2019s office and as a legal fellow for Senator Hoeven. Axt received his law degree from Yale Law School and graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He is a fifth generation North Dakotan, attended Bismarck High School and was raised in part on the family farm in Sheridan County.\n\nAxt is being nominated to fill the vacancy created when Judge Daniel Traynor was confirmed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-08-22T05:24:59Z", "2026-08-22T05:26:16Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cramer-hosts-first-carry-a-big-stick-defense-forum-with-golden-dome-director-general-michael-guetlein", "Cramer Hosts First \u2018Carry a Big Stick\u2019 Defense Forum with Golden Dome Director General Michael Guetlein", "2026-08-20", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "Fireside chat highlights North Dakota\u2019s existing role in missile defense and space operations\n\n***Click herefor media resources.***\n\nMEDORA, N.D. \u2013 \u201cSpeak softly and carry a big stick \u2013 you will go far\u201d was the perfect quote and the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library was the perfect location to kick off U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer\u2019s (R-ND) inaugural \u201cCarry a Big Stick\u201d Defense Forum today. It provided Cramer and his guests an opportunity to apply the philosophy of the nation\u2019s 26th President to the modern world.\n\nThe forum brought together Cramer, Golden Dome for America Director General Michael Guetlein, U.S. Senator John Hoeven (R-ND), and Tanagra Enterprises Founder and CEO Sarah Mineiro to discuss President Donald Trump\u2019s Golden Dome initiative. They covered how it will shape the future of U.S. missile and space defense and its role as a modern-day \u201cbig stick\u201d of American military superiority, becoming as credible and capable as Roosevelt\u2019s Great White Fleet as it journeyed around the world.\n\n\u201cI like bringing national security leaders to North Dakota to remind them of what our contribution to liberty is,\u201d said Cramer. \u201cAnd now, we have this famous presidential library dedicated to President Roosevelt, who had one of the greatest lines of all time: \u2018Walk softly, carry a big stick, and you will go far.\u2019 And the big stick symbol is perfect for all kinds of things, not the least of which are space-based interceptors. One of the main reasons I wanted General Guetlein to come out here for the \u2018Carry a Big Stick\u2019 forum is to socialize the knowledge of Golden Dome. It\u2019s the concept of a dome, the concept of a series of layers, if you will, of protections of the mainland of the continental United States, as well as Alaska and Hawaii.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs a nation, we\u2019ve relied on our oceans to keep us safe for generations. While we\u2019ve been focused on fights overseas, our adversaries have grown both determined and increasingly capable of holding the Homeland at risk,\u201d said Guetlein.\n\n\u201cDefending our own soil is a national imperative, Golden Dome is rapidly changing the defense equation and ensuring a fight against America is a losing bet,\u201d Guetlein said. \u201cGolden Dome for America strengthens the nation\u2019s security by unifying and advancing Homeland defense capabilities to detect, deter, and defeat incoming threats. We are proving every day we are going to pull this off.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe appreciate Senator Cramer hosting this series and General Guetlein for coming to North Dakota to discuss Golden Dome. The Golden Dome initiative will protect our nation from all types of attacks, and North Dakota has an important role to play. Our state is foundational to America\u2019s national security with our nuclear, UAS, and space missions,\u201d said Hoeven. \u201cThrough my position on the Defense Appropriations Committee, we\u2019re working to fund this priority, along with our nuclear missions, which serve as our original deterrent. In the modern world, military strength means a full spectrum of systems and capabilities from nuclear to conventional and from under the sea to outer space. North Dakota\u2019s military bases and our technology ecosystem are contributing from one end of the spectrum to other and we look forward to adding Golden Dome to that list.\u201d\n\nAmong other topics, the fireside chat highlighted how North Dakota\u2019s existing capabilities and ecosystem has positioned the state for a leading role in the Golden Dome initiative, including missile warning, space surveillance, satellite operations, academic research, and workforce development.\n\nCavalier Space Force Station (SFS) operates the Perimeter Acquisition Radar Characterization System (PARCS), which provides missile warning and space surveillance, while Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB) operates satellites of the Space Development Agency\u2019s (SDA) Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. GFAFB will also be the home to a new state-of-the-art Space Force Space Operations Facility. The University of North Dakota (UND) is also expanding its space program and developing the workforce needed for the growing space domain.\n\n\u201cAn important part of this effort is having conversations like this one, in a forum like this, where we can be direct about what we\u2019re doing, why we\u2019re doing it, and why this threat demands the urgency it does,\u201d said Guetlein.\u201cSenators, thank you for your support and partnership as we focus on the things that matter today and tomorrow.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe investments that North Dakota has made in places like our universities, our bases, Grand SKY, UAS, and space pay off\u2014not just in terms of a return on investment, which they have, but in a way that demonstrates how North Dakota punches above its weight class because we sense the obligation we have to the security of this nation,\u201d continued Cramer.\n\nGuetlein visited North Dakota with Cramer in 2025, touring UND, GFAFB, and Cavalier SFS to see the state\u2019s defense and space missions up close.\n\nCramer has made missile defense and North Dakota\u2019s national security role longstanding priorities. In 2025, he and Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) introduced the GOLDEN DOME Act, legislation to modernize and expand ground- and space-based capabilities to protect the U.S. against ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic missiles and drone threats. The bill was included in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).\n\nHe has also worked for years to expand North Dakota\u2019s role in the nation\u2019s space architecture. Cramer helped establish the partnership between SDA and GFAFB, bringing then-SDA Director Dr. Derek Tournear to Grand Forks in 2020. The following year, SDA designated the base for a future satellite mission, and in 2024, Cramer brought SDA Operations Center North online.\n\nCramer\u2019s early advocacy for Space Force in the Fiscal Year 2020 NDAA ultimately led to its creation. He advocated for the service during Senate Armed Services Committee hearings in 2019, arguing space was becoming a contested national security domain. Following its establishment, Cramer became co-chair of the Senate Space Force Caucus and has continued supporting the service through subsequent defense legislation.", 1, "2026-08-21T05:30:57Z", "2026-08-21T05:32:22Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-cramer-department-of-energy-provides-nearly-14-million-to-north-dakota-for-energy-savings-programs", "Sen. Cramer: Department of Energy Provides Nearly $1.4 Million to North Dakota for Energy Savings Programs", "2026-08-20", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "BISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $1,370,849 in funding for North Dakota to support energy savings, training, and energy reliability programs across the state. The funding includes:\n\n$311,906 in Weatherization Readiness Funds (WRF) to support cost-effective weatherization measures, including insulation, air sealing, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning upgrades.\n\n$546,583 in Training & Technical Assistance Allocation funds to strengthen training, operational support, and application assistance for local communities.\n\n$512,360 in State Energy Program (SEP) funds to support energy reliability, availability, and security while helping businesses and residents save on energy costs.", 1, "2026-08-21T05:30:57Z", "2026-08-21T05:32:22Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-continues-pressing-corps-to-conserve-water-address-low-lake-levels-in-north-dakota", "Hoeven Continues Pressing Corps to Conserve Water, Address Low Lake Levels in North Dakota", "2026-08-20", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "BISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 Senator John Hoeven this week continued his efforts pressing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to address low water levels in North Dakota and conserve water in the upper Missouri River basin. Hoeven spoke again with Army Corps Chief Lt. Gen. William Graham on the issue, with the senator:\n\nCalling on the Corps to take all possible water conservation steps.\n\nHoeven began this effort last fall and has since spoken repeatedly with USACE officials, including Graham and John Remus, Chief of the Corps\u2019 Missouri River Water Management Division, on the matter. In response, the Corps has to date:\n\nReduced flows to the minimum allowable level for spring and summer.\n\nShortened the navigation flow support season by 15 days.\n\nThe next review of Lake Sakakawea storage levels is set to occur on September 1.\n\nConsidering the ongoing drought conditions in the state, Hoeven is pressing the Corps to implement a minimum release schedule, stressing the need for the agency to prepare for the drought to continue into next year.\n\nThe Corps will make an official determination on future conservation steps following the September 1 review.\n\nOutlining the need to ensure access to Lake Sakakawea and Lake Oahe and continue supporting docks and ramps impacted by low water levels.\n\n\u201cNorth Dakota is facing serious, prolonged drought conditions. We appreciate the Corps for working with us to minimize releases from the state\u2019s reservoirs, but more needs to be done. Following the September 1 review, the Corps needs to take all possible steps to conserve water, and that\u2019s exactly what we will continue pressing them to do,\u201d said Hoeven \u201cAt the same time, the low water levels create access issues for Lake Oahe and Lake Sakakawea. While we work on a plan for addressing low lake levels, we are calling on the Corps to also continue supporting impacted ramps and docks to ensure access to the reservoirs.\u201d\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-08-21T05:30:57Z", "2026-08-21T05:32:22Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/callahan-highlights-10-new-agricultural-trade-wins-fedorchak-pushes-certainty", "Callahan highlights 10 new agricultural trade wins; Fedorchak pushes for certainty for North Dakota producers", "2026-08-19", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Grand Forks, ND \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today hosted U.S. Chief Agricultural Negotiator Julie Callahan in Grand Forks to highlight the importance of increasing markets for North Dakota agriculture products and give North Dakota producers a direct voice in U.S. trade policy.\n\n\u201cNorth Dakota farmers and ranchers can compete with anyone in the world when they have fair rules and reliable access to markets,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cThe administration has made significant progress securing new agreements and expanding opportunities for American agriculture. Now, producers need certainty. That means maintaining a strong USMCA, holding our trading partners like China accountable for purchase commitments, addressing unfair foreign sugar policies, and continuing to open markets for the world-class products grown and raised in North Dakota. I appreciate Ambassador Callahan coming to North Dakota to hear directly from the producers who are affected by these policies every day.\u201d\n\nDuring a roundtable discussion with Callahan and North Dakota producers, Fedorchak pushed for greater long-term certainty, including a strong U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), continued efforts to open and diversify export markets, and action against unfair foreign sugar subsidies and trade practices.\n\nCallahan outlined the administration\u2019s 10 new Fair Trade Agreements (FTA)and nine additional joint statements and framework agreements negotiated for agriculture the last 18 months. These actions have lowered tariffs, secured new purchase commitments, and reduced barriers facing American agricultural products.\n\nTrade agreements important to North Dakota include:\n\nSoybeans: China committed to purchase 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans for the 2025 growing season and 25 million metric tons annually from 2026 through 2028. Additionally, new or reduced tariffs in Cambodia and Ecuador, along with soybean and soybean meal purchase commitments from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand.\n\nWheat: New or reduced tariffs in Bangladesh, Ecuador, Indonesia, North Macedonia, and Taiwan, along with purchase commitments from Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Taiwan.\n\nCorn and ethanol: New market access, lower tariffs, and purchase commitments across several countries, including Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Guatemala, and the United Kingdom.\n\nPotatoes: Tariff elimination for U.S. potatoes in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, North Macedonia, and Taiwan.\n\nBeef and bison: Expanded market access and lower tariffs in several countries, including new access for U.S. beef in Australia and renewed access to China for more than 400 U.S. beef facilities.\n\nPulses: Tariff elimination for U.S. pulses in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Ecuador, Indonesia, and Taiwan.\n\nNorth Dakota exported $5.4 billion in agricultural products in 2024, making it the nation\u2019s ninth-largest agricultural exporting state. During the first five months of 2026, the overall U.S. agricultural trade balance improved by $14 billion, according to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.\n\nIn addition to the forum with producers, Fedorchak hosted Callahan on a tour and discussion at Perkins Honey Farm. Honey producers outlined concerns regarding unfairly traded imports, market access, production costs, and other challenges. North Dakota is the nation\u2019s leading honey-producing state.", 1, "2026-08-20T05:28:41Z", "2026-08-20T05:29:58Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cramer-mandaree-community-celebrate-water-treatment-facility-grand-opening", "Cramer, Mandaree Community Celebrate Water Treatment Facility Grand Opening", "2026-08-19", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "***Click here for media resources.***\n\nMANDAREE, N.D. \u2013 The Mandaree community is celebrating today\u2019s grand opening of the Bruce A. Fox Water Treatment Plant. The new facility received $33.3 million in federal funding. It serves the Fort Berthold Rural Water system and is named in honor of Bruce Fox Sr., the longtime Operations, Maintenance and Repair supervisor, who retired after 33 years in the position. Prior to his retirement, Fox Sr. oversaw the Fort Berthold treatment plants and distribution team.\n\nU.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, joined Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara (MHA) Nation leaders to celebrate the grand opening and honor Fox Sr.\u2019s decades of service to the community. Funding for the facility comes from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), which Cramer helped craft and shepherd through Congress.\n\n\u201cIt was an honor to join in the celebration at the community where I was adopted into the Mandan Tribe, and to have the facility named after the legendary Bruce Fox makes it all the more special,\u201d said Cramer, \u201cPlants like this are transformational to MHA Nation and rural communities throughout North Dakota, and I am grateful for the opportunity to help provide the support needed to make it happen.\u201d\n\nLocated a few miles north of Mandaree, the complex includes a treatment building, office space, maintenance shop, and storage building. The water treatment plant doubles the production capacity of the previous plant, treating up to 1,000 gallons per minute with Nanostone ultrafiltration membrane technology. It will serve residents and users in the Community of Mandaree and Rural Mandaree.", 1, "2026-08-20T05:28:41Z", "2026-08-20T05:29:58Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/nsf-awards-373701-to-williston-state-college", "NSF Awards $373,701 to Williston State College", "2026-08-19", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "BISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced an award of $373,701 to Williston State College through the Advanced Technology Education Program to boost the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workforce in the Bakken region.\n\nWith over 19,000 oil-producing wells in the Bakken, the project will help support the STEM workforce needs and the evolving energy and IT industries in the region. Specifically, the project will create a sustainable pipeline of students by expanding outreach, targeting rural communities, and establishing a certification in Electronic & Industrial Controls (E&IC).", 1, "2026-08-20T05:28:41Z", "2026-08-20T05:29:58Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-cramer-eda-awards-630000-to-north-dakota-regional-development-councils", "Sen. Cramer: EDA Awards $630,000 to North Dakota Regional Development Councils", "2026-08-19", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "BISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 The U.S. Department of Commerce\u2019s Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $630,000 to regional organizations in North Dakota to support economic development planning and long-term growth. The funding will be distributed as follows:\n\n$210,000 to the Tri-County Regional Development Council.\n\n$210,000 to the South Central Dakota Regional Council.\n\n$210,000 to the Red River Regional Council.", 1, "2026-08-20T05:28:41Z", "2026-08-20T05:29:58Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-cramer-hhs-awards-more-than-12-million-to-north-dakota", "Sen. Cramer: HHS Awards More Than $1.2 Million to North Dakota", "2026-08-18", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "BISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $1,234,999 to support suicide prevention, housing, and transitional services for young people. The funding will be distributed as follows:\n\n$734,999 to the Turtle Mountain Tribe for Center for Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance.\n\n$250,000 to Mountain Plains Youth Services Inc. for the Maternity Group Home Program.\n\n$250,000 to Mountain Plains Youth Services Inc. for the Transitional Living Program.", 1, "2026-08-19T05:29:02Z", "2026-08-19T05:30:24Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-outlines-two-part-plan-to-protect-farmers-impacted-by-fargo-moorhead-flood-protection", "Hoeven Outlines Two-Part Plan to Protect Farmers Impacted by Fargo-Moorhead Flood Protection", "2026-08-18", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "HORACE, N.D. \u2013 Senator John Hoeven today outlined a two-part plan he has worked to advance to help protect farmers who may be impacted by the operation of the Fargo-Moorhead region\u2019s permanent flood protection project. The senator discussed how the approach for this regional, multi-state, multi-community project in the Red River Valley has always been to ensure it works for all stakeholders both upstream and downstream, highlighting how this two-part plan is another example of such efforts. Hoeven recognized the real impacts on farmers upstream of the diversion and thanked them for working with the Fargo Moorhead Diversion Authority and his office to develop this plan.\n\nThe plan addresses an issue where federal crop insurance will not cover losses caused by high water levels resulting from the operation of the Fargo Moorhead Diversion. Federal crop insurance generally provides coverage for unavoidable natural disasters, but man-made events, such as the operation of the flood control structure, are not an insurable cause of loss. Accordingly, Hoeven:\n\nSecured legislation in the Senate Farm Bill 2.0 to protect upstream producers\u2019 federal crop insurance coverage.\n\nOnce the Farm Bill is passed, this will be the 18th piece of legislation Hoeven has passed to support the development of comprehensive flood protection in the Red River Valley.\n\nSpecifically, the measure excludes affected years from the producers\u2019 Actual Production History (APH).\n\nAPH uses up to 10 years of historical yields to determine crop insurance guarantees.\n\nA reduction in APH due to operation of the project would undermine farmers\u2019 ability to manage their risk and reduce the value of future federal crop insurance coverage.\n\nHoeven\u2019s legislation ensures farmers\u2019 federal crop insurance coverage will not be affected by years when their acres are impacted by the diversion\u2019s operations.\n\nWorked with local leaders to fund a crop loss program using the $100 million Hoeven secured from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers earlier this year.\n\nThis funding was made available under legislation Hoeven passed directing the Corps to apply federal savings toward reducing the local cost share for flood protection in the Red River Valley.\n\nThe program will be administered by the Fargo Moorhead Diversion Authority and uses $25 million from the overall funding.\n\nThe program will:\n\nProvide 100 percent coverage for federally insured crops damaged by the diversion\u2019s operations.\n\nMatch the coverage level purchased by producers for prevented planting.\n\n\u201cWe\u2019ve 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. To this end, my legislation addresses gaps in federal crop insurance coverage, while we are also using a portion of the $100 million we secured from the Corps to make producers whole when the diversion has to be put to use,\u201d said Hoeven. \u201cCrop insurance is farmers\u2019 most important risk management tool, and protecting their Actual Production History is essential for maintaining coverage levels over the long term. At the same time, the crop loss program being administered by the FM Diversion Authority will help meet producers\u2019 needs in the short term when high water levels resulting from the diversion\u2019s operations damage their crops or prevent them from planting.\u201d\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-08-19T05:29:02Z", "2026-08-19T05:30:24Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-usda-advances-effort-to-rescind-roadless-rule-2", "Hoeven: USDA Advances Effort to Rescind Roadless Rule", "2026-08-18", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Senator John Hoeven, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s (USDA) U.S. Forest Service filed a proposed rule to rescind in its entirety the 2001 Roadless Rule, which impacts the Little Missouri National Grassland. Last year, USDA announced its intent to repeal the rule and opened a public comment period as part of the rulemaking process. Hoeven has been working with USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins and other senior USDA officials to ensure North Dakotans, including ranchers and energy producers, have better access to lands managed by USDA.\n\nThe proposed rule would remove the national designation of roadless areas and return decisions regarding these lands to local forest managers. The rescission removes national designation of roadless areas but does not mandate timber cutting or road construction. USDA is accepting public comments on the proposed rule and draft environmental impact statement through September 21.\n\n\u201cWe 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. Rescinding the Roadless Rule will return decision making authority to local land managers who are best positioned to address the needs of our communities,\u201d said Hoeven. \u201cAt the same time, we continue working to ensure section line rights-of-way are respected in the Little Missouri National Grasslands.\u201d\n\nHoeven continues working with USDA on grassland management issues, including:\n\nWorking to resolve the dispute between North Dakota and the USFS regarding section lines in the Little Missouri National Grasslands.\n\nHoeven has made clear to USDA officials that section line rights-of-way are critical for enabling ranchers to access cattle grazing on USFS lands.\n\nCoordinating with local ranchers and rural fire departments on wildfire management.\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-08-19T05:29:02Z", "2026-08-19T05:30:24Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-calls-usda-give-north-dakota-producers-more-flexibility-amid-drought", "Fedorchak calls on USDA to give North Dakota producers more flexibility amid drought", "2026-08-17", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Dickinson, ND \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today called on U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to provide North Dakota farmers and ranchers greater flexibility to respond to drought conditions, following an agriculture roundtable with producers and state leaders at Kuhn Farms near Dickinson.\n\nDuring the roundtable, producers raised concerns about federal emergency haying rules and the need for USDA programs to better reflect conditions on the ground. Fedorchak is calling on USDA to extend the timeframe for removing hay bales from 15 days to 30 days and give local Farm Service Agency (FSA) leadership greater authority to determine the appropriate timing for haying based on local conditions.\n\n\u201cNorth Dakota agriculture is resilient, but our farmers and ranchers are getting squeezed from multiple directions. When drought puts pressure on forage supplies, they need commonsense flexibility to respond to the conditions they see every day\u2014not arbitrary federal dates and deadlines,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cSome producers are describing this as the worst drought they\u2019ve ever experienced. I\u2019m calling on Secretary Rollins give producers 30 days to remove hay bales and empower our local FSA leaders to determine the right timing based on conditions on the ground. Additionally, I'll continue working with my colleagues in Congress to strengthen the farm safety net, expand markets , and give our producers the tools they need to succeed and maintain the national food security Americans expect.\u201d\n\nThe drought concerns were part of a broader discussion about the challenges facing western North Dakota agriculture, including low commodity prices, high input and equipment costs, interest rates, transportation, market access, labor and tightening producer margins.\n\nProducers also discussed crop insurance, reference prices, disaster assistance, farm credit, livestock programs and opportunities to expand value-added agriculture and create stronger local markets for North Dakota commodities.\n\nFedorchak highlighted recent improvements to the farm safety net in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, including higher reference prices and improvements to crop insurance. The law also made changes affecting base acres, farm-program eligibility, and disaster assistance.\n\nThose changes come as Congress continues work on a new five-year Farm Bill. Fedorchak voted for the Farm Bill and year-round E15, both of which passed the House and are pending action by the Senate.\n\nThe roundtable brought together farmers, ranchers, agricultural businesses and state lawmakers to discuss both immediate challenges and the long-term future of agriculture in western North Dakota. Participants included members of the Kuhn family, state legislators, Southwest Grain, Yellowstone River Beef, GEVO and area agricultural producers.", 1, "2026-08-18T05:27:41Z", "2026-08-18T05:29:06Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-ndsu-year-round-e15-would-strengthen-north-dakotas-73-billion-corn", "Fedorchak, NDSU: Year-round E15 would strengthen North Dakota\u2019s $7.3 billion corn industry, lower fuel costs", "2026-08-17", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Fargo, ND \u2014 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today joined North Dakota State University economist David Ripplinger, farmers, ethanol producers, fuel retailers, livestock interests, and industry leaders to discuss the impact of year-round E15 and biofuels policy on North Dakota agriculture. A joint study from the biofuels and corn industry estimates year-round E15 will add $25.8 billion to the U.S. economy and create 128,000 jobs.\n\nThe discussion highlighted how nationwide, year-round E15 sales would strengthen North Dakota agriculture, expand domestic energy production, and save drivers money at the pump. Fedorchak helpedlead successful passage of legislation authorizing nationwide, year-round E15 in the House in May 2026. The Senate is working on passing the bill.\n\nDuring the event at John Deere\u2019s Power Electronic Systems facility in Fargo, Ripplinger presented economic and industry data demonstrating the impact of the $7.3 billion corn industry in North Dakota, and ethanol to North Dakota\u2019s economy\u2014and what expanded E15 sales could mean for farmers, rural communities, and consumers.", 1, "2026-08-18T05:27:41Z", "2026-08-18T05:29:06Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/following-fedorchak-push-usda-provides-drought-flexibility-north-dakota", "Following Fedorchak push, USDA provides drought flexibility for North Dakota producers", "2026-08-17", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Fargo, ND \u2014 Following Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak\u2019s (R-ND) request for greater flexibility for North Dakota farmers and ranchers facing severe drought, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that producers may request an extension to the 15-day timeframe for removing hay bales on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) lands by contacting their local county FSA office.\n\nFedorchak raised the issue with USDA after meeting with farmers and ranchers at Kuhn Farms near Dickinson last week. During the roundtable, producers shared concerns about drought conditions and federal emergency haying rules, including the 15-day deadline for removing hay bales. The discussion was part of a broader conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing western North Dakota agriculture.\n\n\u201cThis is perfect example of a timeline established in Washington that doesn\u2019t make sense in the field. The last thing farmers need in the middle of harvest is an short, arbitrary timeline squeezing them,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cI\u2019m grateful for the producers who shared this feedback at my roundtable and I appreciate Secretary Rollins and USDA for listening and responding so quickly. I encourage any producer who needs additional time to contact their local county office and request an extension.\u201d\n\nNorth Dakota producers who need additional time beyond the 15-day period should contact their local county office to request an extension.", 1, "2026-08-18T05:27:41Z", "2026-08-18T05:29:06Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cramer-to-host-inaugural-carry-a-big-stick-defense-forum-with-golden-dome-director-general-michael-guetlein", "Cramer to Host Inaugural \u201cCarry a Big Stick\u201d Defense Forum with Golden Dome Director General Michael Guetlein", "2026-08-17", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "BISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 More than 100 years after Theodore Roosevelt called on America to \u201cspeak softly and carry a big stick,\u201d U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) is hosting the inaugural \u201cCarry a Big Stick\u201d Defense Forum. The event highlights President Roosevelt\u2019s foreign policy axiom in the context of North Dakota\u2019s central role in America\u2019s national defense. It brings together North Dakota\u2019s existing defense infrastructure with forwardlooking military strategy, positioning the state as a forum for the national dialogue and innovative ideas needed to ensure America has the strength to deter conflict and, if necessary, defend itself.\n\nTo kick off the series of events, Cramer, who authored the GOLDEN DOME Act, invited Golden Dome Director General Michael Guetlein and U.S. Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) to participate in a fireside chat.\n\nCramer, who led the effort to establish the Space Force and who chairs the Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee, will host the inaugural forum on Aug. 20 at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, bringing together national security leaders, military officials, policymakers, and defense stakeholders.\n\nFireside Chat", 1, "2026-08-18T05:27:41Z", "2026-08-18T05:29:06Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-passes-two-pieces-of-legislation-to-resolve-lagrave-place-loan-enable-affordable-housing-improvements", "Hoeven Passes Two Pieces of Legislation to Resolve LaGrave Place Loan, Enable Affordable Housing Improvements", "2026-08-17", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "GRAND FORKS, N.D. \u2013 Senator John Hoeven today announced that he has:\n\nPassed two pieces of legislation to resolve a loan issue that has been outstanding for nearly a decade and enable the Grand Forks Housing Authority (GFHA) to make needed improvements to LaGrave Place, a 66-unit affordable housing project.\n\nThis effort started in 2017 when the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) loan matured and began accruing interest.\n\nThe GFHA applied for deferral of the loan repayment in accordance with the program\u2019s regulations, but HUD did not act upon the application.\n\nAs a result, the loan balance has grown from $1.9 million to $2.4 million.\n\nThe outstanding loan affects the GFHA\u2019s ability to access private capital to make updates to the facility.\n\nHoeven secured legislation in both the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 funding legislation and the Continuing Resolution (CR) recently passed by the Senate to address this issue.\n\nThe first legislation directed the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to restructure or forgive GFHA\u2019s $2.4 million loan for the LaGrave Place project.\n\nHoeven worked with HUD to craft the original language. However, the department later determined that too many housing authorities would be eligible for the limited funding.\n\nHoeven then went to work to pass a second piece of legislation, correcting HUD\u2019s original language to prevent the appropriated funds from being depleted and ensure GFHA\u2019s loan would be resolved.\n\nHoeven\u2019s legislation provides funding to close out the existing loan, which will enable the housing authority to improve the building and enhance the quality of life for residents.\n\nSecured final approval for nearly $1.8 million in federal funding to support the services the Community Violence Intervention Center (CVIC) provides to victims of violence.\n\nHoeven worked closely with Associate Attorney General (AAG) Stanley Woodward at the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve the delayed grants and get the funds released to the CVIC.\n\nAll three major, multi-year grants have now been awarded to the CVIC, including:\n\n$725,000 from the Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention.\n\n$500,000 from the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Consolidated Youth Program.\n\n$555,000 from the End Violence Against Individuals with Disabilities program.\n\nThe grant funding provides certainty for the CVIC\u2019s operations, which last year:\n\nHelped 4,000 individuals in crisis.\n\nProvided prevention and outreach services to 17,000 adults and children.\n\n\u201cPassing 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,\u201d said Hoeven. \u201cThis issue has been ongoing for nearly a decade. That\u2019s why we worked to pass our original legislation, which directed HUD to resolve the outstanding loan. However, the language provided by HUD wasn\u2019t specific enough. So, we wrote and passed another piece of legislation to fix the provision and provide funding to get this $2.4 million loan off the books, which will free up capital so GFHA can move forward on its renovation project.\n\n\u201cAt the same time, we\u2019ve continued working with the DOJ to get this $1.8 million in federal funds to the CVIC. This organization does vital work in the Grand Forks region, serving some of the community\u2019s most vulnerable members. They deserve to have certainty for their operations, and now we\u2019ve finalized all three major, multi-year grants. Doing so will ensure these services remain available to victims of violence, helping them remain safe and recover.\u201d\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-08-18T05:27:41Z", "2026-08-18T05:29:06Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cramer-announces-more-than-4-million-in-hhs-grants-for-north-dakota", "Cramer Announces More Than $4 Million in HHS Grants for North Dakota", "2026-08-14", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "Cramer Announces More Than $4 Million in HHS Grants for North Dakota\n\nBISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $4,343,280 to support health initiatives in North Dakota. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the following awards:\n\n$2,083,099 to HIT, Inc. to support Head Start projects.\n\n$1,197,667 to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS) for the Hospital Preparedness Program.\n\n$955,014 to the University of North Dakota for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\u2019s Expansion and Growth of Comprehensive Suicide Prevention program.\n\n$107,500 to the NDHHS for efforts to improve adolescent health and well-being through school-based programs.", 1, "2026-08-15T05:23:20Z", "2026-08-15T05:24:50Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-outlines-efforts-to-secure-future-of-coal-industry-in-north-dakota", "Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Secure Future of Coal Industry in North Dakota", "2026-08-12", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "BISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 At the Basin Electric Power Cooperative\u2019s annual meeting today, Senator John Hoeven discussed the important role that reliable, coal-fired baseload power plays in making the U.S. energy secure and outlined his efforts to ensure the future of this critical industry.\n\nAs a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Hoeven is working to advance Crack the Code 2.0 with the goal of:\n\nDoubling oil recovery in the Bakken.\n\nDoubling the life of North Dakota\u2019s coal-fired power plants.\n\nEarlier this year, Hoeven secured $36 million in federal funding from the Department of Energy (DOE) for the first phase of Crack the Code 2.0.\n\nHoeven worked closely with U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and his team at DOE to finalize the federal award.\n\nThis brings the total phase one funding to $157 million when combined with $76 million in private investment and $45.1 million in state funding.\n\nPhase one will develop large-scale pilot projects to advance the technical and commercial viability of enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in the Bakken, using CO2 from coal-fired power plants to increase the productivity of oil wells.\n\nCrack the Code 2.0 is further supported by a policy Hoeven worked to secure in the Working Families Tax Cut Act to properly align the 45Q tax credit to incentivize the use of CO2 for EOR.\n\nEOR provides an additional revenue stream to support the reliable baseload power provided by coal producers, while unlocking at least 5 billion additional barrels of oil in the Bakken.\n\n\u201cDemand for electricity is up, and it\u2019s 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\u2019s an essential part of making the U.S. energy dominant, and it\u2019s exactly what Crack the Code 2.0 will help accomplish,\u201d said Hoeven. \u201cBy partnering our coal and oil industries and using CO2 for enhanced oil recovery, we are creating an additional revenue stream to help keep our coal-fired power plants online. We\u2019ve now secured a total of $157 million for the initiative\u2019s first phase, which will develop large-scale pilot projects to prove that it works and is commercially viable. At the same time, we\u2019ve worked closely with the Trump administration to reduce the regulatory burden for our energy producers, including our coal industry. By rolling back unworkable Biden-era mandates, we are bringing down the cost of energy and ensuring we can make the best use of our abundant energy resources.\u201d\n\nHoeven\u2019s efforts on Crack the Code 2.0 complement the regulatory relief that he has worked to provide for coal producers. In particular, Hoeven advanced efforts to roll back the following burdensome, overreaching Biden-era regulations:\n\nThe Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) Regulations\n\nHoeven, along with then-Congressman Kelly Armstrong, previously led bicameral legislation to block the EPA from implementing its new MATS rule. When first advanced in 2012 by the Obama administration, this rule contributed to the closure of numerous power plants before being blocked by the Supreme Court in 2015. The Biden administration then revived the MATS rule utilizing the same unreasonable cost justification that was rejected by the Supreme Court.\n\nThe regulations would have replaced the existing cost-effective standards, which have already been found to protect human health and safety. Hoeven worked with the Trump administration to issue a rule, which was finalized earlier this year, rescinding the Biden-era MATS regulations.\n\nThe Public Lands Rule\n\nThe Public Lands Rule would have overhauled the management of more than 245 million acres of taxpayer-owned lands and establish \u201cconservation leases\u201d to lock away federal lands and minerals. Hoeven previously led his colleagues in pushing for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to withdraw the rule when it was proposed in 2023 and introduced legislation with Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) to block its implementation. Last year, the Trump administration released a proposal to rescind the Public Lands Rule.\n\nThe Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota\n\nThe RMP for North Dakota would have closed off leasing to 45 percent of potential federal oil and gas acreage and nearly 99 percent of federal coal acreage in the state. Accordingly, Hoeven, along with the North Dakota delegation, introduced and worked to pass a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to rescind the RMP and help ensure access to taxpayer-owned energy resources in North Dakota.\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-08-13T06:17:16Z", "2026-08-13T06:18:13Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-recognizes-vital-work-of-north-dakota-police-officers-working-to-advance-policies-programs-supporting-law-enforcement", "Hoeven Recognizes Vital Work of North Dakota Police Officers, Working to Advance Policies & Programs Supporting Law Enforcement", "2026-08-12", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "MINOT, N.D. \u2013 Senator John Hoeven today addressed the North Dakota Peace Officers Association, where he recognized the dedication of the state\u2019s law enforcement officers and outlined efforts to ensure they receive the support they need to be safe in the important work they do. To this end, Hoeven has:\n\nAs a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, worked to secure funding for programs that support law enforcement agencies. These include:\n\nThe Advanced Training Center (ATC) at Camp Grafton \u2013 Hoeven worked to establish and fund the ATC to address law enforcement staffing needs in Indian Country, particularly the Great Plains region. Hoeven has secured a total of $20.5 million for the ATC since Fiscal Year 2020, which includes recent funding to:\n\nSupport and expand the law enforcement training programs offered by the ATC.\n\nConstruct facilities to meet the growing demand for such programs at Camp Grafton.\n\nThe Regional Information Sharing System Program \u2013 North Dakota was awarded $2.17 million from the program this year to update its criminal history infrastructure and allow greater information sharing between the state and local police departments.\n\nOperation Stonegarden \u2013 The state received $1.5 million from this program last year to better enable state, local and tribal law enforcement to assist federal authorities in enforcing immigration laws.\n\nThe Byrne Justice Assistance Grants (JAG) Program \u2013 State and local law enforcement agencies in North Dakota recently received more than $700,000 in Bryne JAG funds this month, which can be used for staffing, training, operations and equipment.\n\nProvided significant resources to secure the nation\u2019s borders. Between the two reconciliation bills passed by Congress in 2025 and 2026, Hoeven worked to strengthen and provide certainty for U.S. border security operations.\n\nAs a result of these investments, alongside the Trump administration\u2019s efforts to enforce existing immigration laws:\n\nIllegal crossings have reached historic lows. In June 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) experienced less than 13,000 encounters along the southwestern border, compared to more than 130,000 encounters in June 2024.\n\nCBP seizures of illicit substances have increased by more than 50 percent compared to the Biden administration, preventing drugs like fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin from reaching American communities.\n\nCosponsored legislation that supports law enforcement and better holds offenders accountable, including:\n\nThe Laken Riley Act, which was signed into law last year and requires the arrest and ongoing detention of illegal immigrants who commit crimes such as theft, assault of a law enforcement officer or any offense resulting in death or serious bodily injury, so they cannot reoffend and commit further crimes.\n\nThe Thin Blue Line Act, which would strengthen penalties for those who target law enforcement.\n\nThe BE GONE Act, which would expedite the removal of immigrants, refugees and parolees convicted of sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence.\n\nThe Keep Our Communities Safe Act, which would ensure violent criminals who are in the U.S. illegally remain in custody while their immigration cases are pending.\n\n\u201cWe 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,\u201d said Hoeven. \u201cThat\u2019s why we have been prioritizing federal programs and policies that better empower law enforcement to keep our communities safe and bring offenders to justice. From the border all the way to local law enforcement agencies, we are providing resources to improve staffing, training, technology, infrastructure and equipment. Doing so will support their long-term success and improve public safety across the nation, while better keeping officers safe on the job.\u201d\n\nHoeven also stressed the importance of advancing nominees at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and in the federal judiciary who have a record of supporting law enforcement and upholding the nation\u2019s laws. In particular, Hoeven highlighted the recent confirmation of:\n\nTodd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General. Hoeven stressed that, with Blanche as Acting Attorney General, as Acting Attorney General, the DOJ has increased arrests of violent criminals, protected against terrorist activities and focused on stopping the flow of illegal drugs like fentanyl into U.S. communities.\n\nJudge Daniel Traynor to the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, following his service as U.S. District Court Judge for North Dakota.\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-08-13T06:17:16Z", "2026-08-13T06:18:13Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-advancing-priorities-critical-to-north-dakotas-economy", "Hoeven Advancing Priorities Critical to North Dakota\u2019s Economy", "2026-08-11", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "WEST FARGO, N.D. \u2013 At a roundtable with members of the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce today, Senator John Hoeven outlined his efforts to advance key priorities for North Dakota. Among other efforts, Hoeven is working to:\n\nStrengthen U.S. agriculture and help farmers and ranchers maintain their operations through current challenges by working to:\n\nPass the Farm Bill 2.0, legislation that builds upon the farm safety net improvements Hoeven secured in the Working Families Tax Cut Act.\n\nProvide $12 billion in additional agriculture assistance, which is included in the budget reconciliation package being considered by Congress.\n\nHoeven worked closely with President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to ensure additional assistance was included in the next round of reconciliation.\n\nSecure a Section 301 investigation to help protect U.S. sugar producers from unfair and discriminatory trade practices.\n\nThe senator continues his efforts with U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer to initiate the investigation into unfair trading practices by foreign trading partners and address inadequate high-tier tariffs, which are failing to prevent foreign-produced sugar from being dumped on the U.S. market.\n\nAdvance Crack the Code 2.0, his initiative to double both oil recovery in the Bakken and the life of North Dakota\u2019s coal-fired power plants.\n\nThe initiative\u2019s first phase is supported by $157 million in funding, which includes $36 million Hoeven secured from the U.S. Department of Energy, as well as $76 million in private investment and $45.1 million in state funding.\n\nPhase one will develop large-scale pilot projects to advance the technical and commercial viability of enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in the Bakken, using CO2 from coal-fired power plants to increase the productivity of oil wells.\n\nThis provides an additional revenue stream to support the reliable baseload power provided by coal producers, while unlocking at least 5 billion additional barrels of oil in the Bakken.\n\nSupporting the construction of critical infrastructure like the Eastern North Dakota Alternate Water Supply (ENDAWS) Project.\n\nHoeven recently secured committee approval of his Dakota Water Resources Act (DWRA) Amendments legislation, which would increase authorizations under the Municipal, Rural, and Industrial (MR&I) water supply grant program for North Dakota and the five Tribal Nations in the state.\n\nHoeven\u2019s bill would ensure sufficient funding is available to complete ongoing water supply projects, including the Northwest Area Water Supply Project (NAWS) and ENDAWS.\n\nThis builds on the two awards totaling $158 million that Hoeven secured earlier this year for ENDAWS.\n\n\u201cIn recent months, we\u2019ve made tremendous headway on issues important to our state. Agriculture is a great example. The policies we\u2019ve secured in the Senate\u2019s Farm Bill will help maintain our nation\u2019s network of small, family-based farms, which is critical to our food security. This legislation contains more than 100 bipartisan bills, including provisions I authored that will make a real difference for North Dakota producers, which come in addition to the $12 billion in agriculture assistance we\u2019re working to pass through reconciliation,\u201d said Hoeven. \u201cWe also continue moving forward on my Crack the Code 2.0 initiative, part of our efforts to realize the potential of our abundant coal and oil reserves and make the U.S. truly energy dominant. At the same time, we\u2019ve provided $158 million for ENDAWS, and I\u2019m advancing legislation to ensure we have the federal support needed to bring this project to completion. In these and other ways, we are advancing policies important to our state\u2019s economy across the board.\u201d\n\nSecuring North Dakota Priorities in Farm Bill 2.0\n\nAs a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Hoeven is working to secure committee approval of the Senate\u2019s Farm Bill 2.0. The legislation further strengthens the farm safety net, while investing in agriculture research, expanding support for specialty crops and authorizing the year-round sale of E15. The farm bill also includes the following Hoeven-authored provisions important to North Dakota producers:\n\nThe PACE Act \u2013 Increases Farm Service Agency direct and guaranteed loan limits.\n\nThe BINS Act \u2013 Adds fertilizer storage and handling infrastructure as eligible facilities under the Farm Storage Facility Loan Program.\n\nThe SCALE Act \u2013 Provides matching grants to support state-led soil health and wildlife habitat programs, like Governor Armstrong\u2019s Legacy Soil Health and Habitat Program.\n\nPrairie Dog Management \u2013 Provides greater certainty for grazing permittees by preventing prairie dog colonies from expanding beyond reasonable levels.\n\nMCOOL \u2013 Includes an amendment based on Hoeven-sponsored legislation that requires mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef.\n\nJoint Chiefs Program \u2013 Reauthorizes the program, which has provided more than $3.2 million for partnerships with private landowners to help improve and restore grasslands in North Dakota.\n\nFarm Ownership and Improvement Act \u2013 Establishes a pilot program for pre-approval and pre-qualification of FSA Direct Farm Ownership loans.\n\nDry Edible Beans Study \u2013 Authorizes USDA to study the potential inclusion of dry edible beans as a Title I commodity.\n\nLivestock Indemnity Program (LIP) \u2013 Clarifies non-adult cattle weight categories by establishing in statute, payment categories for calves weighing less than 400 pounds and 400 pounds or more.\n\nFargo-Moorhead Crop Insurance Fix \u2013 Protects producers impacted by operation of the Fargo-Moorhead Diversion Project by excluding affected years from Actual Production History (APH) calculations.\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-08-12T06:18:38Z", "2026-08-12T06:20:33Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senate-passes-continuing-resolution-to-fund-government-through-mid-december", "Senate Passes Continuing Resolution to Fund Government Through Mid-December", "2026-08-08", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 By a vote of 90 to 6, the Senate today passed a clean continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through Dec. 11, averting a potential government shutdown and giving the Senate Appropriations Committee additional time to complete work on fiscal year appropriations bills. The measure, which includes an extension of funding for the nation\u2019s surface transportation programs, now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration.\n\n\u201cDemocrats have made it clear their distaste of President Trump is greater than their willingness to do their job and pass a full appropriations bill for the year,\u201d said U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND). \u201cWhile a continuing resolution is not ideal, it removes the threat of a shutdown and gives us more time to get a full-year appropriations bill done. The House should pass this quickly and get it to the President\u2019s desk.\u201d\n\nThe CR maintains funding for critical highway, rail, and transit programs while providing key adjustments for priorities including WIC, vital national security programs such as shipbuilding across multiple vessels, and the Disaster Relief Fund.", 1, "2026-08-09T05:47:57Z", "2026-08-09T05:49:40Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-statement-on-funding-government", "Hoeven Statement on Funding Government", "2026-08-08", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after the Senate approved legislation to fund the government through December 11.\n\n\u201cWe worked hard to return to regular order, finding savings while funding our priorities, with the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills. This legislation will extend that funding through December 11 to prevent a government shutdown,\u201d said Senator Hoeven. \u201cAt the same time, we will continue working to find agreement to pass the full-year appropriations bills in a way that responsibly funds our priorities while reducing spending to help with the debt and deficit.\u201d\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-08-09T05:47:57Z", "2026-08-09T05:49:40Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-statement-on-senate-confirmation-of-todd-blanche-as-attorney-general", "Hoeven Statement on Senate Confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General", "2026-08-08", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after voting to confirm Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General:\n\n\u201cUnder Todd Blanche\u2019s 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. That\u2019s the right kind of focus for our country\u2019s chief law enforcement official, and the results are clear, as violent crime and other offenses have decreased across the country. Now that he is fully confirmed to this position, I will continue working with him to make our communities safer and support efforts to bring offenders to justice.\u201d\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-08-09T05:47:57Z", "2026-08-09T05:49:40Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-votes-for-legislation-requiring-photo-id-to-vote", "Hoeven Votes for Legislation Requiring Photo ID to Vote", "2026-08-08", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after voting for legislation that would require photo identification to vote. Hoeven, a cosponsor of the SAVE America Act, has been working with President Trump and his colleagues in the U.S. Senate to find a path forward for the legislation to ensure the integrity of the elections. The legislation was blocked by Senate Democrats.\n\n\u201cIn North Dakota, we have successfully implemented a voter ID law that both protects our elections and includes measures ensuring those who are eligible can vote,\u201d said Hoeven. \u201cThis is common sense legislation that simply requires an individual show a photo ID in order to vote. While Democrats continue to oppose this legislation, we are working with the White House and our colleagues to find a path forward for the SAVE America Act, so the American people have trust in the integrity of our elections.\u201d\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-08-09T05:47:57Z", "2026-08-09T05:49:40Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-cramer-us-department-of-health-and-human-services-awards-6-million-to-north-dakota", "Sen. Cramer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards $6 Million to North Dakota", "2026-08-07", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $6 million to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services. The funds will support services designed to improve mental health outcomes for children and youth, who are at risk for or experiencing serious emotional disturbances (SED), as well as for their families.", 1, "2026-08-08T05:41:38Z", "2026-08-08T05:43:24Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senate-approves-sweeping-russia-sanctions-bill", "Senate Approves Sweeping Russia Sanctions Bill", "2026-08-07", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "Package Includes New Penalties on Iran\n\n***Click here to download audio.***\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 The Senate passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by a vote of 86 to 11 today, uniting Congress and the Trump administration in pursuit of escalating penalties against Vladimir Putin and Iran, whose malign cooperation enables Russia\u2019s war in Ukraine and the Iranian regime\u2019s terrorization of the globe. Before his unexpected passing on July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) had finalized an agreement with the White House, paving the way for Senate passage of the measure. The package is supported by over 60 senators from both parties.\n\nU.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee which has jurisdiction over sanctions policy, cosponsored the legislation introduced by the late senator\u2019s sister, U.S. Senator Darline Graham (R-SC). Cramer had previously joined the late Lindsey Graham and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) in introducing the original sanctions bill in April 2025. Over the past year, the coalition worked with Members of Congress and the Trump administration to strengthen the legislation and build support for its enactment.\n\n\u201cVladimir Putin and the Iranian regime have spent decades testing the resolve of the free world, and too many times the free world has come up short in those tests\u2014but not today,\u201d said Cramer. \u201cToday, the Senate spoke with one voice alongside the Trump administration in support of stronger consequences for Russia and Iran, and others enabling their aggression on America and our allies. I knew Lindsey Graham really well, and he never let up on the principle of Peace Through Strength; he pushed for tougher sanctions like those in this bill. Moscow, Tehran, and all those who bankroll them have to feel the consequences of the terror they\u2019re inflicting around the world. And this bill certainly helps do that.\u201d\n\nThe Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 imposes primary and secondary sanctions on Russia and its network of financial allies in its war against Ukraine. It targets Russia\u2019s \u201cshadow fleet\u201d of shell corporations and repurposed maritime infrastructure and extends to individuals including Russian officials, oligarchs, their family members, and financial institutions. The legislation empowers President Trump to hold Iran accountable for sponsoring terrorism by extending the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 and strengthening sanctions on entities investing in Iran\u2019s energy sector.\n\nIt also authorizes the President to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on imports from the five largest purchasers of Russian oil and natural gas, the ultimate financiers of Putin\u2019s war and enablers of his sanctions evasion.", 1, "2026-08-08T05:41:38Z", "2026-08-08T05:43:24Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senate-confirms-gen-douglas-schiess-as-chief-of-space-operations", "Senate Confirms Gen. Douglas Schiess as Chief of Space Operations", "2026-08-07", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 The Senate confirmed General Douglas Schiess as the third Chief of Space Operations, succeeding General Chance Saltzman. Schiess, who served at Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB) from April 1993 to September 1995 in multiple missile operations roles, will train and equip Guardians serving in the United States and overseas.\n\nU.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), co-chair of the Senate Space Force Caucus and chair of the Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee, applauded Schiess\u2019 confirmation.\n\n\u201cGeneral Schiess is the right leader to take the helm of the United States Space Force,\u201d said Cramer. \u201cHaving served at Grand Forks Air Force Base, he already knows North Dakota\u2019s vital role in our national security mission. I look forward to working with him to modernize PARCS at Cavalier Space Force Station, strengthen our partnership with the University of North Dakota, and ensure our Guardians at Grand Forks Air Force Base have the tools they need to succeed. Thank you for your leadership and your commitment to securing the space domain.\u201d\n\nSchiess previously served as the Commander of U.S. Space Forces \u2013 Space (S4S) and the Combined Joint Force Space Component Commander at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. In August 2025, Cramer visited the base with Secretary of the U.S. Air Force Dr. Troy Meink. They joined Schiess in touring the Space Development Agency (SDA) and National Reconnaissance Office payload processing facility where they viewed 21 satellites from SDA\u2019s Tranche 1 Transport Layer.\n\nAs Chief of Space Operations, Schiess will oversee key Space Force missions in North Dakota, including the 10th Space Warning Squadron at Cavalier Space Force Station, which operates the Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System (PARCS) to provide critical missile warning and space surveillance. He will also play a central role in advancing the Space Force\u2019s growing presence at GFAFB, where a new satellite operations center is planned to expand SDA\u2019s missions and strengthen the region\u2019s role in the nation\u2019s space architecture.\n\nDuring Schiess\u2019 confirmation process, Cramer secured his commitment to maintain the Space Force\u2019s partnership with GFAFB and the University of North Dakota. The two also discussed preserving the rapid acquisition culture that has fueled SDA\u2019s success as it merges into the Space Force.", 1, "2026-08-08T05:41:38Z", "2026-08-08T05:43:24Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-senate-passes-legislation-to-hold-purchasers-of-russian-oil-accountable", "Hoeven: Senate Passes Legislation to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable", "2026-08-07", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2014 Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Senate passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, legislation that was negotiated by U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and the White House to hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting Russia\u2019s war in Ukraine. Hoeven joined Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Senator Darline Graham (R-S.C.) and a bipartisan group of their Senate colleagues in introducing the legislation earlier this month.\n\nSenator Lindsey Graham met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the effort and secured an agreement with the White House on July 10, just before his death. Blumenthal and Lindsey Graham first introduced legislation to bring primary and secondary sanctions against Russia and actors supporting Russia\u2019s aggression in Ukraine in April 2025 and have spent the last year building support for the effort in Congress and with the Trump administration.\n\n\u201cRussia relies on oil and gas revenue to fund its war against Ukraine, and those enabling this aggression should be held accountable,\u201d said Hoeven. \u201cThis bipartisan legislation will strengthen sanctions to increase pressure on Russia, reduce the resources fueling Putin\u2019s aggression, and help advance peace. Lindsey dedicated tremendous effort to moving this legislation forward, and its passage in the Senate is a fitting tribute to his legacy.\u201d\n\nThe Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 imposes primary and secondary sanctions against Russia and actors supporting Russia\u2019s war in Ukraine. These sanctions target Russian officials, oligarchs, their family members, foreign persons, Russian banks and financial institutions and the Russian Shadow Fleet. The legislation also directs the President to impose up to 100 percent tariffs on imported goods from countries that buy most of the Russian oil and gas, and enable Russian sanctions evasion. This bill limits these tariffs to the five largest importers of Russian crude oil and gas.\n\nFull text of the legislation can be found here.\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-08-08T05:41:38Z", "2026-08-08T05:43:24Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-statement-after-farm-bill-markup", "Hoeven Statement After Farm Bill Markup", "2026-08-06", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Senate Agriculture Committee\u2019s markup of the Agricultural Act of 2026 or Farm Bill 2.0, legislation to support and provide long-term certainty for the nation\u2019s agriculture producers. The legislation includes over 100 bipartisan bills, as well as a compromise proposal offered by Chairman John Boozman to authorize the year-round sale of E15. Despite the bipartisan nature of the bill, Senate Democrats voted against committee passage of the bill.\n\n\u201cFarm Bill 2.0 is focused on supporting family farms and ranches and providing the tools and resources they need to succeed. The legislation improves the farm safety net, advances ag research and develops better market access for producers,\u201d said Senator Hoeven. \u201cGiven the challenges in farm country, our producers need long-term certainty, and this legislation includes more than 100 bipartisan proposals to address real issues facing U.S. producers, including enhancements to the farm safety net, increased access to credit, year-round sale of E15, and many others. We\u2019ll continue working with our colleagues to find a path forward for the Farm Bill.\u201d\n\nFarm Bill 2.0:\n\nBuilds on and further strengthens the farm safety net improvements passed as part of the Working Families Tax Cut Act.\n\nInvests in agriculture research.\n\nExpands support for specialty crops.\n\nSupports the development of greater market opportunities for agriculture producers.\n\nAuthorizes the year-round sale of E15.\n\nAdditionally, the farm bill includes Hoeven-authored provisions including:\n\nThe PACE Act\u2013 Legislation with Senator Klobuchar to increase Farm Service Agency direct and guaranteed loan limits.\n\nThe BINS Act \u2013 Adds fertilizer storage and handling infrastructure as eligible facilities under the Farm Storage Facility Loan Program, legislation Hoeven authored with Senator Klobuchar.\n\nThe SCALE Act \u2013 Provides matching grants to support state-led soil health and wildlife habitat programs, like Governor Armstrong\u2019s Legacy Soil Health and Habitat Program.\n\nPrairie Dog Management \u2013 Provides greater certainty for grazing permittees by preventing prairie dog colonies from expanding beyond reasonable levels. The provision amends prairie dog management plans for the Dakota Prairie Grasslands to limit prairie dog habitat to no more than 1.5 percent of any single grazing allotment and establish a 1-mile buffer along adjacent state and private lands\n\nMCOOL \u2013 Includes an amendment based on Hoeven-sponsored legislation that requires mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef.\n\nBARD Program \u2013 Bipartisan measure with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to authorize funding for collaborative agricultural research between the United States and Israel.\n\nJoint Chiefs Program \u2013 Reauthorizes the program, which has provided more than $3.2 million for partnerships with private landowners to help improve and restore grasslands in North Dakota. Hoeven introduced the measure with Senator Michael Bennet.\n\nFarm Ownership and Improvement Act \u2013 Establishes a pilot program for pre-approval and pre-qualification of FSA Direct Farm Ownership loans, a bipartisan measure introduced with Senator Peter Welch.\n\nDry Edible Beans Study \u2013 Authorizes USDA to study the potential inclusion of dry edible beans as a Title I commodity.\n\nLivestock Indemnity Program (LIP) \u2013 Clarifies non-adult cattle weight categories by establishing in statute, payment categories for calves weighing less than 400 pounds and 400 pounds or more.\n\nFargo-Moorhead Crop Insurance Fix \u2013 Protects producers impacted by operation of the Fargo-Moorhead Diversion Project by excluding affected years from Actual Production History (APH) calculations.\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-08-07T06:11:19Z", "2026-08-07T06:12:42Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-cramer-epa-awards-14-million-to-the-north-dakota-department-of-environmental-quality", "Sen. Cramer: EPA Awards $1.4 Million to the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality", "2026-08-05", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an award of $1,407,000 for the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality. The funds will support municipalities in North Dakota with the planning, design, and construction of water quality improvement and protection projects.", 1, "2026-08-06T07:37:31Z", "2026-08-06T07:38:34Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-cramer-us-department-of-health-and-human-services-awards-1-million-to-und", "Sen. Cramer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards $1 Million to UND", "2026-08-05", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $1,057,500 to the University of North Dakota (UND). The award, which will be distributed through the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, supports biomedical research and training at the university.", 1, "2026-08-06T07:37:31Z", "2026-08-06T07:38:34Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-recognizes-summer-interns", "Fedorchak recognizes summer interns", "2026-08-03", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Internships are available for the fall and spring semesters in the Washington, Bismarck, and Fargo offices. University students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Preference is given to residents of North Dakota or individuals enrolled in a North Dakota school.", 1, "2026-08-04T07:35:49Z", "2026-08-04T07:37:27Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-honors-life-service-of-clint-hill-helps-dedicate-memorial-in-washburn", "Hoeven Honors Life & Service of Clint Hill, Helps Dedicate Memorial in Washburn", "2026-08-01", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHBURN, N.D. \u2013 Senator John Hoeven today delivered remarks honoring North Dakota native and U.S. Secret Service Agent Clint Hill at a memorial dedication ceremony in Washburn. The Washburn community and the local American Legion post raised $150,000 to build the granite memorial, which commemorates Hill\u2019s life and service to the nation, including the courage he displayed the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Hill was assigned to follow the President and First Lady\u2019s car in Dallas and threw himself into harm\u2019s way while striving to protect them during the shooting. His quick actions have been credited with saving Mrs. Kennedy\u2019s life.\n\nHill joined the Secret Service following his time with the U.S. Army, serving with the agency for 17 years under five different presidents, from Dwight Eisenhower to Gerald Ford. Following his retirement, he published four books outlining his experience as a Secret Service agency, all of which were New York Times bestsellers. Hoeven helped induct Hill into the Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame in 2012, and he was awarded North Dakota\u2019s highest civilian honor, the Theodore Roosevelt Roughrider Award, in 2018. He passed away in 2025 at the age of 93. Today\u2019s ceremony was attended by his family, including his wife and co-author Lisa McCubbin Hill.\n\n\u201cClint Hill reflected the very best of our state. No matter where life took him, he always considered North Dakota his home, and we are proud to call him one of our own,\u201d said Hoeven. \u201cToday, we reflect on his service and contributions to our nation, from his time in the Army to his long career with the Secret Service. His bravery and selflessness were a point of light in the middle of a terrible national tragedy. We are grateful for the example he set and the values he demonstrated throughout his life. It is a tremendous opportunity to join with his wife, Lisa, their family and the entire Washburn community in honoring him, and we thank all those who helped make this memorial a reality.\u201d\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-08-05T07:37:37Z", "2026-08-05T07:38:44Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-senate-passes-resolution-designating-august-1-as-gold-star-childrens-day", "Hoeven: Senate Passes Resolution Designating August 1 as Gold Star Children\u2019s Day", "2026-07-31", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Senator John Hoeven joined Senators Roger Wicker, (R-Miss.) and Mark Kelly, (D-Ariz.) in marking the passage of a Senate resolution they introduced designating August 1, 2026, as Gold Star Children\u2019s Day, which recognizes the children of fallen service members.\n\nAmerica\u2019s Gold Star tradition began in World War I. When a service member deployed, his or her family would often hang a banner bearing a blue star outside the home. If the loved one died in the line of duty, the family replaced the blue star with a gold one. These families came to be known as Gold Star Families. In the wars of the 20th and 21st centuries, nearly 625,000 Americans have made the ultimate sacrifice and have been survived by nearly 15,000 children. Senators recognize August 1 specifically to honor these Gold Star Children.\n\n\u201cGold Star Children have endured an unimaginable loss, and their strength is a testament to the courage and sacrifice of the parents they lost in service to our country,\u201d said Senator Hoeven. \u201cThe Senate\u2019s passage of this resolution ensures we recognize their resilience, honor the sacrifice of our fallen heroes, and express enduring gratitude to these families.\u201d\n\nIn addition to Hoeven, Wicker and Kelly, the resolution is cosponsored by Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Jim Justice (R-W.Va.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Andy Kim (D-N.J.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Ashley Moody (R-Fla.), Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.).\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-08-01T07:27:26Z", "2026-08-01T07:28:22Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cramer-announces-nearly-18-million-in-us-department-of-health-and-human-services-awards-to-north-dakota", "Cramer Announces Nearly $1.8 Million in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards to North Dakota", "2026-07-29", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "Cramer Announces Nearly $1.8 Million in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards to North Dakota\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $1,898,824 to organizations in North Dakota to support substance abuse and mental health services, food and drug research, and addiction research. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the following awards:\n\n$750,000 to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance.\n\n$486,178 to the Three Affiliated Tribes (MHA Nation) to expand access to medications and treatment for individuals with opioid use disorder.\n\n$482,753 to the University of North Dakota (UND) for Drug Use and Addiction Research Programs.\n\n$124,894 to the North Dakota Department of Agriculture for Food and Drug Administration research.\n\n$54,999 to UND for Substance Abuse Treatment Projects.", 1, "2026-07-30T07:32:48Z", "2026-07-30T07:34:08Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-applauds-committee-passage-bipartisan-ratepayer-protection-act", "Fedorchak applauds Committee passage of bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act", "2026-07-27", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-N.D.) was among the 52 members of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee who unanimously passed the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 9340) this week.\n\nThe legislation directs utilities to protect American families and small businesses from increased electricity costs driven by data centers by requiring them to cover the full costs of service. The bill also requires up front financial assurances to mitigate the risks of demand changing after grid investments are made. The bill now advances to the full House for consideration.\n\n\u201cNo American should pay higher utility bills because of the infrastructure needed to serve new, large electricity users like data centers. Republicans and Democrats are united in this belief and support the commonsense principle: those who cause costs on the system must pay for those costs\u2014not hardworking families, seniors on fixed incomes, or small businesses,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cNorth Dakota requires large-load customers to cover the costs they impose on the electric system, protecting existing ratepayers while supporting economic growth. That's a model the rest of the country should follow, and the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act advances this principle.\u201d\n\n\"We have met with numerous stakeholders, including the data center industry and big tech, state regulators, utilities, and others,\" said Chairman Guthrie. \"But it has become clear that across the entire industry there is one entity uniquely positioned to stand up for families and communities who are the ones paying electricity bills-and that is this Committee, and our colleagues in Congress. The Ratepayer Protection Act will ensure that data centers pay their own way, instead of passing costs onto hardworking families. Thank you to Congressman Gabe Evans for leading this vital legislation that will protect Americans from rising electricity costs while ensuring the United States is positioned to win the race for AI dominance.\"\n\nThe Ratepayer Protection Actestablishes a framework for states to evaluate policies that prevent costs from being shifted to existing ratepayers. Specifically, the bill:\n\nRequires state utility commissions to consider policies that allocate the costs of serving new large-load customers fairly.\n\nReinforces the longstanding \"cost causation\" principle that customers creating the need for new infrastructure should bear those expenses.\n\nHelps protect residential customers and small businesses from subsidizing infrastructure built primarily to serve data centers and other large electricity users.\n\nEncourages transparent and predictable cost allocation for companies making significant investments in new facilities.\n\nAs a former member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission, Fedorchak has long advocated for policies that prevent costs from being shifted onto families while supporting responsible economic development. North Dakota has successfully implemented rate structures requiring large-load customers to cover costs they imposed on the electric system, leading to over $30 million in savings for customers.", 1, "2026-07-28T07:37:32Z", "2026-07-28T07:38:50Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-cramer-hhs-awards-675000-to-north-dakota-tribal-nations-to-support-opioid-response-efforts", "Sen. Cramer: HHS Awards $675,000 to North Dakota Tribal Nations to Support Opioid Response Efforts", "2026-07-24", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "BISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $675,000 to support opioid response efforts in two North Dakota tribal nations. The funding will help expand prevention, treatment, and recovery services to address the opioid crisis and support communities in North Dakota.\n\nThe awards will be distributed as follows:", 1, "2026-07-25T07:13:44Z", "2026-07-25T07:15:09Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-doj-awards-555000-to-community-violence-intervention-center-in-grand-forks", "Hoeven: DOJ Awards $555,000 to Community Violence Intervention Center in Grand Forks", "2026-07-24", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice\u2019s (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) has awarded $555,000 to the Community Violence Intervention Center (CVIC) in Grand Forks through the Fiscal Year 2025 Training and Services to End Violence and Abuse Against Individuals with Disabilities and Deaf People Program. The funding will support physical accessibility improvements, advocacy and intervention services, the development of accessible outreach materials, and outreach office hours and cross-trainings with community partners to better serve individuals with disabilities and deaf victims of violence.\n\n\u201cCVIC provides critical services for victims of violence across northeast North Dakota,\u201d said Hoeven. \u201cThis funding will strengthen the organization\u2019s ability to serve individuals with disabilities and deaf victims by improving accessibility, expanding outreach and ensuring they receive the support and services they need.\u201d\n\nThe award follows Hoeven\u2019s efforts to resolve DOJ funding delays affecting CVIC\u2019s ability to provide these important victim services and violence prevention programming. Earlier this year, Hoeven worked with DOJ leadership to secure commitments for more than $1.8 million in federal funding for the organization, including this $555,000 grant, a $725,000 Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention grant and a $500,000 OVW Consolidated Youth Program grant.\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-07-25T07:13:44Z", "2026-07-25T07:15:09Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cramer-hoeven-secure-senate-confirmation-of-judge-traynor-to-8th-circuit", "Cramer, Hoeven Secure Senate Confirmation of Judge Traynor to 8th Circuit", "2026-07-23", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "Senators Worked with White House to Advance Nominee after Judge Erickson Assumed Senior Status, Secured Approval by Committee & Full Senate\n\n** Click to download audio. Click here for video.***\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Hoeven (R-ND) today issued the following statements after U.S. District Judge Daniel Traynor\u2019s nomination to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit was approved by the U.S. Senate.\n\n\u201cWell, I'm just really proud of my friend Dan Traynor. I've known him for over 30 years. I've worked with him, was honored to support him for a district judge; he's exactly the kind of person that we need on the circuit,\u201d said Cramer. \u201cHe's earned this\u2014through his intellect, through his hard work, and through his really good decisions. I'm proud of him\u2014and glad my colleagues agreed with me today and we finally moved Dan into that higher position he so richly deserves, and North Dakota so badly needs.\u201d\n\n\u201cJudge Traynor\u2019s confirmation is a well-earned honor, and we look forward to his continued service in the federal judiciary. The fact that it took just over two months to move his nomination through the Senate is a testament to the quality of Dan\u2019s record and reputation, and we appreciate our colleagues for working with us to fill this vacancy in a timely manner. His temperament, professionalism and deep respect for the Constitution will be a welcome addition to the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals,\u201d said Hoeven. \u201cWe also extend our appreciation to Judge Erickson for his many years serving on the bench. Whether at the state district court, the federal district court or as a circuit court judge, Ralph has been a dedicated public servant, and we thank him for his hard work over the decades.\u201d", 1, "2026-07-24T07:30:11Z", "2026-07-24T07:31:13Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cramer-statement-on-fws-reviewing-biden-era-drain-tile-setbacks-rule", "Cramer Statement on FWS Reviewing Biden-Era Drain Tile Setbacks Rule", "2026-07-23", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "***Click here for audio. Click here for video.***\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) issued a Request for Information (RFI) today as it reviews the 2024 Biden-era drain tile setbacks rule. While the 2024 rule promised transparency and consistency for landowners, it did not deliver. North Dakota farmer Cody Peterson filed suit to block the federal government\u2019s final rule.\n\nDrain tile systems are a critical tool for producers to reduce excess water and manage soil health using a system of subsurface pipes. The 2024 rule made setback determinations more difficult for landowners, forcing them to rely on case-by-case determinations made by the FWS without disclosing its methodologies for making those determinations.\n\nU.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) applauded the RFI and encouraged North Dakota farmers and landowners to provide comments to the FWS.\n\n***Click here for video***\n\n\u201cNorth Dakota landowners and producers are the best stewards of their land,\u201d Cramer said. \u201cThey have all the right incentives to be better stewards than the government, and they\u2019re a lot better at it anyway. The Biden administration rule gave way too much power to the bureaucracy, and the Department of Interior is absolutely correct, and well within their rights and responsibilities to review that old dumb rule.\n\n\u201cThis rule needs to respect private property rights,\u201d continued Cramer. \u201cIt needs to deliver some consistency in regulations, and provide legal safe harbor, which is more important than anything, to our farmers and landowners so they can know the rules and manage their land without fear of criminal prosecution. They should not have to ask permission to do the right thing. We in North Dakota live in the heart of the prairie pothole region. Managing water and crops and wildlife is natural to us because we love all of them.\n\n\u201cI encourage North Dakotans and landowners especially to make their voices heard throughout the public comment period,\u201d Cramer concluded. \u201cAs I always say, public comment is open for a reason: for the public to comment. Please do. The comments matter in the record. As the Fish and Wildlife Service moves to replace the 2024 rule, make sure your voice is heard by commenting.\u201d", 1, "2026-07-24T07:30:11Z", "2026-07-24T07:31:13Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-cramer-secure-senate-confirmation-of-judge-traynor-to-8th-circuit", "Hoeven, Cramer Secure Senate Confirmation of Judge Traynor to 8th Circuit", "2026-07-23", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer today issued the following statements after U.S. District Judge Daniel Traynor\u2019s nomination to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit was approved by the U.S. Senate.\n\n\u201cJudge Traynor\u2019s confirmation is a well-earned honor, and we look forward to his continued service in the federal judiciary. The fact that it took just over two months to move his nomination through the Senate is a testament to the quality of Dan\u2019s record and reputation, and we appreciate our colleagues for working with us to fill this vacancy in a timely manner. His temperament, professionalism and deep respect for the Constitution will be a welcome addition to the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals,\u201d said Senator Hoeven. \u201cWe also extend our appreciation to Judge Erickson for his many years serving on the bench. Whether at the state district court, the federal district court or as a circuit court judge, Ralph has been a dedicated public servant, and we thank him for his hard work over the decades.\u201d\n\n\u201cWell, I\u2019m just really proud of my friend Dan Traynor. I\u2019ve known him for over 30 years. I\u2019ve worked with him, was honored to support him for a district judge; he\u2019s exactly the kind of person that we need on the circuit,\u201d said Senator Cramer. \u201cHe\u2019s earned this\u2014through his intellect, through his hard work, and through his really good decisions. I\u2019m proud of him\u2014and glad my colleagues agreed with me today and we finally moved Dan into that higher position he so richly deserves, and North Dakota so badly needs.\u201d\n\nHoeven and Cramer announced Traynor\u2019s nomination in May and have been working with the White House to advance his nomination to fulfill a vacancy resulting from U.S. Circuit Judge Ralph Erickson assuming senior status. The senators made the case for Traynor\u2019s nomination to their colleagues on the Senate Judiciary Committee during his confirmation hearing last month, with the committee advancing Traynor\u2019s nomination to the full Senate last week.\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-07-24T07:30:11Z", "2026-07-24T07:31:13Z"], ["https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hoeven-introduces-resolution-calling-for-greater-wildfire-prevention-in-canada", "Hoeven Introduces Resolution Calling for Greater Wildfire Prevention in Canada", "2026-07-23", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "John Hoeven", "H001061", "www.hoeven.senate.gov", "hoeven", "https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Senator John Hoeven this week introduced a resolution calling for greater action from the Canadian government to prevent and fight wildfires. The senator spoke on the Senate floor to highlight the issue, outlining the impact of the resulting smoke on the health and well-being of both Canadian and U.S. citizens, while stressing the importance of responsible forest management to help prevent fires.\n\n\u201cOver the past several days, more than 100 million people nationwide have been under air quality alerts due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. This is not just an inconvenience. This smoke has impacts on the health and well-being of individuals and families,\u201d said Hoeven. \u201cIn my home state of North Dakota, this is an issue we\u2019re very familiar with. Unfortunately, over the past number of summers we\u2019ve experienced hazy skies from wildfires in Canada. The United States and Canada have a long standing and close relationship based on our shared values and common interests. With that shared border between the U.S. and Canada \u2013 it needs to be managed to the benefit of people residing in both countries.\n\n\u201cWe feel for those in Canada whose homes and communities are directly impacted by the fires. We also recognize and thank the thousands of firefighters and emergency responders who are working to combat wildfires and protect lives and personal property under dangerous conditions. At the same time, we need responsible forest management, including hazardous fuels reduction, timber harvesting, grazing and other forest restoration practices that help reduce the severity and frequency of catastrophic wildfires. With more than 3,640 wildfires in Canada this year alone, it\u2019s clear that more action needs to be taken to prevent and stop these fires.\u201d\n\nSpecifically, Hoeven\u2019s resolution:\n\nRecognizes the significant impact that smoke from the recent Canadian wildfires has on the safety, health and well-being of the American people.\n\nCalls upon the Government of Canada to take responsibility for the cross-border impact of these wildfires, including immediate efforts to extinguish the fires and prevent their recurrence.\n\nUrges President Trump to further discuss with Canadian Prime Minister Carney the importance of extinguishing these fires and preventing their recurrence.\n\nThe full text of the resolution can be found here.\n\n-###-", 1, "2026-07-24T07:30:11Z", "2026-07-24T07:31:13Z"], ["https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases/fedorchak-votes-strengthen-national-defense", "Fedorchak votes to strengthen national defense", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "ND", "Julie Fedorchak", "F000482", "fedorchak.house.gov", "fedorchak", "https://fedorchak.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) voted in favor of H.R. 8800, the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation to fund national defense programs while strengthening America's military readiness, modernizing strategic deterrence, and supporting servicemembers and their families.\n\n\u201cThe FY27 National Defense Authorization Act reinforces peace through strength by giving our service members the tools, training, and support they need to meet today\u2019s threats,\u201d Fedorchak said. \u201cIt makes critical investments in Minot\u2019s nuclear mission, strengthens North Dakota\u2019s growing role in space and missile defense, and improves quality of life for the military families who serve our nation. This is important legislation and continues progress on the regular appropriations process.\u201d\n\nKey provisions:\n\nSustains the Minuteman III missile force until the Sentinel system is fully deployed.\n\nContinues B-52 modernization with upgraded engines, radar, avionics, and communications systems.\n\nSupports missile warning, missile defense, and space missions at Cavalier Space Force Station.\n\nStrengthens America's nuclear deterrent and modernizes the nation's strategic forces.\n\nImproves military pay, quality of life, and support for service members and their families.\n\nStrengthens military recruitment, retention, and overall force readiness.\n\nModernizes defense capabilities across every military domain, including cyber and emerging technologies.\n\nReinforces Indo-Pacific security and America's ability to deter global threats.\n\nCLICK HERE for information on the FY27 NDAA.", 1, "2026-07-23T07:31:02Z", "2026-07-23T07:32:26Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cramer-alsobrooks-introduce-the-modal-parity-in-permitting-act", "Cramer, Alsobrooks Introduce the Modal Parity in Permitting Act", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 As North Dakotans know, the summer construction season means infrastructure projects are well underway across the state. Many of these projects are federally funded, but the permitting requirements differ depending on the transportation mode. One notable example is highway projects, which are allowed to use formula funding to purchase offsite buildings, such as maintenance yards or operations facilities, prior to completing a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review. The same type of project for passenger rail and transit projects must complete the entire NEPA review before acquiring those same facilities. These disparate rules add to the duration and cost of these projects.\n\nAs Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) introduced the Modal Parity in Permitting Act to ensure transit and passenger rail projects follow the same federal permitting process as highway projects.\n\n\u201cEvery time we cut red tape and get the federal government out of the way, infrastructure projects move faster and more efficiently,\u201d said Cramer. \u201cThe Modal Parity in Permitting Act removes unnecessary permitting hurdles, allowing local agencies to spend less time navigating bureaucracy and more time delivering transportation improvements for their communities. It\u2019s a simple change with a significant impact.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am proud to partner with Senator Cramer in introducing the Modal Parity in Permitting Act,\u201d said Alsobrooks. This bipartisan bill will allow transit and passenger rail projects to have the same flexibility as highway projects when it comes to securing the property they need while their environmental reviews move forward. It just makes sense, let\u2019s get this done.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Dakota Transit Association has always supported and will continue to support actions beneficial to the public transportation industry,\u201d said Terry Hoffman, President of the Dakota Transit Association. \u201cThe changes defined in the bill are considered a benefit to providers and users of public transit across the Dakota\u2019s and beyond. Thank you Senator Cramer for leading this effort.\u201d", 1, "2026-07-23T07:31:02Z", "2026-07-23T07:32:26Z"], ["https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cramer-gallego-introduce-the-claim-act", "Cramer, Gallego Introduce the CLAIM Act", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "Senate", "ND", "Kevin Cramer", "C001096", "www.cramer.senate.gov", "cramer", "https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "***Click here for audio.***\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Cannabis has been legalized in 42 states, but not federally. This legal disparity has created a haphazard regulatory environment for marijuana and cannabis-related businesses and services. Federal prohibitions conflict with state laws, leaving legal enterprise in limbo and requiring them to exist in the shadows, unable to access tools necessary for their success. For example, insurance companies wishing to serve cannabis-related businesses face legal liability for providing the insurance they need to those businesses to operate.\n\nAs members of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act to ensure legal, law-abiding cannabis businesses in compliance with their state\u2019s relevant regulations have access to insurance products. Specifically, the CLAIM Act ensures safe harbor for any insurance company which provides insurance products to cannabis-related businesses.\n\n\u201cMuch like marijuana businesses are barred from using bank accounts, they are also locked out of insurance markets,\u201d said Cramer. \u201cBusinesses, as we know, obviously assume risk [because] that\u2019s part of being in business. But the risk for cannabis companies that operate in states where it\u2019s actually legal is especially high. 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