url,title,date,year,month,party,chamber,state,member_name,bioguide_id,domain,scraper,source,date_source,text,has_text,collected_at,updated_at https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-announces-17-million-to-northland-health-partners-community-health-center,Hoeven Announces $1.7 Million to Northland Health Partners Community Health Center,2020-12-30,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"12.30.20 Hoeven Announces $1.7 Million to Northland Health Partners Community Health Center BISMARCK, N.D. Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has awarded $1.7 million to Northland Health Partners Community Health Center in Turtle Lake. This funding was made available through the Health Center Cluster grant program and will be used to support health care services in the Turtle Lake community. This funding will be used to provide essential health services and quality care to residents of Turtle Lake and the surrounding communities, said Hoeven. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-announces-dod-funding-to-und-for-augmented-reality-tech-research-and-development,Hoeven Announces DOD Funding to UND for Augmented Reality Tech Research & Development,2020-12-30,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"12.30.20 Hoeven Announces DOD Funding to UND for Augmented Reality Tech Research & Development Senator Secured Funding through FY2020 Defense Appropriations Legislation, Advancing Competitive Research Opportunities for North Dakota GRAND FORKS, N.D. Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded a contract for $5 million to the University of North Dakota (UND) and AM General to develop augmented reality (AR) systems for Army vehicles, which would provide soldiers with access to more and better battlefield data as a display on the windshield. As a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, Hoeven secured this funding in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 appropriations bill and has included an additional $5 million in the FY2021 funding legislation to further advance this research. The project's goal is to enable soldiers operating or riding in High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles, also known as Humvees, to view a broad range of battlefield data visually represented as an AR heads up display on the windshield. This involves determining the best methods for collecting available battlefield data, maintaining its security and displaying it in a manner that provides full battlefield situational awareness. UND and AM General have now been awarded a $5 million contract through funding we secured through the Defense Appropriations Committee. This project will help develop new systems for providing important data to our soldiers in their vehicles on the battlefield. This is critical support for our servicemembers, providing them with better awareness to counter threats and succeed in their missions,said Senator Hoeven. At the same time, this is an important opportunity to continue building UND's research expertise and is part of our efforts to secure additional investment in our state's tech industry, ensuring this sector continues serving as the third wave in North Dakota's economic growth. Autonomy is one of UND's Grand Challenges one of the best ways for UND to help diversify North Dakota's economy and enrich the quality of life,said Mark Askelson, Executive Director of UND's Research Institute for Autonomous Systems. We're proud to have pioneered the development of autonomous technology in aircraft, and we're thrilled to now be doing the same in ground vehicles. At the same time, what really excites me about this work is us bringing our skill set to bear on problems are facing the Department of Defense. We can solve these very real problems that are affecting people in the field and help the operators execute their missions with greater safety and more efficiency. UND is grateful to Senator Hoeven for helping to make the opportunity available. It's safe to say that if not for his leadership, UND would not be working on this project right now. This award is part of the senator's broader efforts to provide competitive research opportunities for North Dakota universities and businesses. To this end, Hoeven is advancing the following priorities for FY2021, in addition to the augmented reality research: $20 million for advanced coatings research. $17 million for the DoD Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCOR) program, of which UND and NDSU are a part. $10 million for Navy research into UAS payloads and performance. $7 million for developing advanced power and battery systems for spacecraft. $2.5 million to support a new silicone solar cell research project at NDSU. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-fema-awards-funding-to-nd-department-of-health-nd-department-of-emergency-services,"Hoeven: FEMA Awards Funding to ND Department of Health, ND Department of Emergency Services",2020-12-30,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"12.30.20 Hoeven: FEMA Awards Funding to ND Department of Health, ND Department of Emergency Services BISMARCK, N.D. Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $6.4 million to the North Dakota Department of Health and $2.2 million to the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services. These grants were made available under the Stafford Act for Emergency Protective Measures and will be used to assist with expenses related to the state's coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) response efforts including increased staffing needs, materials and equipment and testing efforts. This funding from FEMA will support North Dakota's continued efforts to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency across the state, said Hoeven. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://armstrong.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-kelly-armstrong-statement-vote-against-cash-act,Congressman Kelly Armstrong Statement on Vote Against the CASH Act,2020-12-29,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,Kelly Armstrong,A000377,armstrong.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON- North Dakota's Congressman Kelly Armstrong released the following statement on his vote against the CASH Act, which would increase direct payments authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act from $600 to $2,000. I have long supported commonsense, targeted relief. The bill voted on yesterday that raises direct payments to $2k has serious flaws and does not provide targeted relief to those who need it most. It increases payments to those who have not faced unemployment or income loss. I support programs like the PPP and assisting families and businesses that have been devastated by the pandemic. Even if we had unlimited amounts of money, I would not support giving everyone money regardless of their being impacted by the pandemic or not. We need to provide targeted relief to those in need, said Congressman Armstrong. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-statement-on-the-death-of-former-nd-representative-lyle-hanson,Hoeven Statement on the Death of Former ND Representative Lyle Hanson,2020-12-28,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"12.28.20 Hoeven Statement on the Death of Former ND Representative Lyle Hanson BISMARCK, N.D. Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement on the passing of former North Dakota State Representative Lyle Hanson. Representative Hanson was an active member of his community and a devoted public servant for our state. He will be remembered for his long service as a state legislator, his work as an educator, his contributions to local athletics and his broad volunteerism. Notably, I appreciate his advocacy for North Dakota's beautiful outdoors and his passion as a sportsman, priorities we shared. Mikey and I offer our condolences to the Hanson family, as well as all of his friends and loved ones. They will be in our prayers. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-statement-on-the-passing-of-former-senator-lonnie-laffen,Hoeven Statement on the Passing of Former Senator Lonnie Laffen,2020-12-24,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"12.24.20 Hoeven Statement on the Passing of Former Senator Lonnie Laffen BISMARCK, N.D. Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement on the passing of former North Dakota State Senator Lonnie Laffen. Both in his career and as a public servant, Senator Laffen was dedicated to the growth and development of North Dakota. He was a distinguished leader in his industry and has left a lasting legacy, through the many structures he has helped design, his contributions to future generations of architects and his service as a state legislator. I appreciate the opportunities I had to work with Lonnie, both in government and as a businessman, and he will be truly missed. Mikey and I send our deepest condolences to his family, and we will keep his loved ones in our thoughts and prayers. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-outlines-efforts-to-ensure-farmers-access-to-credit-support-ag-economy-until-conditions-improve,"Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Ensure Farmers' Access to Credit, Support Ag Economy Until Conditions Improve",2020-12-23,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"12.23.20 Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Ensure Farmers' Access to Credit, Support Ag Economy Until Conditions Improve Senator Increased FSA Loan Limits in 2018 Farm Bill, Fully Funded Loan Programs in Annual Appropriations Bills WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven today addressed the Farm Credit Council Board of Directors and outlined his efforts to ensure agriculture producers have adequate access to credit and support the farm economy through unprecedented challenges in recent years, until the nation returns to stable production conditions where farmers and ranchers can sell their products at fair market rates. Accordingly, as chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Hoeven has: Secured more than $23.5 billion in agriculture assistanceunder the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) 1 and 2, as well asnearly $13 billionfor agriculture producersin the COVID-19 relief legislation passed by Congress earlier this week. oHoeven has met repeatedly with local producers, commodity groups andHoeven has met repeatedly with local producers, commodity groups and Farm Service Agency (FSA) officials to facilitate feedback to the administration to ensure the CFAP assistance is delivered as effectively as possible. Worked toensure Farm Credit lenders and their farmer and rancher customers are eligible for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Following the establishment of the PPP, Hoeven worked with the Small Business Administration (SBA) and members of the Senate Small Business Committee to ensure that agriculture producers and farm credit providers were able to effectively utilize the program. Further, the senator pressed SBA to resolve issues with its online PPP portal that had prevented farmers from applying. Increased funding for FSA farm direct, guaranteed and emergency loansin the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 appropriations legislationto help meet farmers and ranchers' expected need for capital. Hoeven secured higher limits for the FSA's loan programs in the 2018 Farm Bill, consistent with his Capital for Farmers and Ranchers Act. FSAimplementedthe limit increases last year. Farm lenders play a critical role in the agriculture economy, and between the increased limits and funding for FSA loans and the additional agriculture assistance we've secured, we're working to give farmers and ranchers the tools they need to weather the current struggles until conditions improve, said Hoeven. That means producers can get back to selling their products at market prices, removing the need for temporary relief. Securing Additional Agriculture Assistance As chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, Hoeven successfully included nearly $13 billion of agriculture assistance in the COVID-19 relief legislation passed by Congress earlier this week. At the same time, Hoeven worked to target the relief as effectively as possible. The legislation reallocates $550 billion in unspent dollars from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, and only provides $350 billion in new spending, as opposed to the House's $3.4 trillion HEROES Act. Specifically, the additional agriculture relief includes: Support forproducers of non-specialty crops by providing a payment of $20/acre. North Dakota producers are estimated to receive upwards of $360 million. Aninventory top-up payment for cattle producersto more closely align payment rates under CFAP 1 and CFAP 2. Funding for agrant program to allow small meat processors to make improvements to become federally inspected. Support forproducers forced to depopulate livestock due to insufficient processing capacity. Hoeven also worked to include a provision toestablish a livestock statutory dealer trustto ensure unpaid sellers of livestock are given priority in collecting receivables in the event of a dealer default. Hoeven is a cosponsor of standalone legislation to establish a livestock dealer trust. Improving Producers' Access to Credit Hoeven previously authored hisCapital for Farmers and Ranchers Actto ensure the maximum amounts under FSA's Direct and Guaranteed Farm Operating and Farm Ownership Loans grant producers the flexibility they need to operate when revenue is limited, for instance, when facing low commodity prices or natural disasters. Hoeven included a version of his bill in the 2018 Farm Bill through his role on the Senate-House conference committee and then worked with the FSA to implement the increased limits for: Guaranteed Operation and Ownership Loans from $1.399 million to $1.75 million. Direct Operating Loans from $300,000 to $400,000. Direct Ownership Loans from $300,000 to $600,000. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/congress-approves-legislation-enabling-theodore-roosevelt-presidential-library-to-purchase-forest-service-land-in-billings-county,Congress Approves Legislation Enabling Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library to Purchase Forest Service Land in Billings County,2020-12-22,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"12.22.20 Congress Approves Legislation Enabling Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library to Purchase Forest Service Land in Billings County Agreement Ensures USFS Honors Medora Grazing Agreement, Provides for Local Control & Consultation WASHINGTON Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, Congressman Kelly Armstrong and Governor Doug Burgum issued the following statement after Congress approved legislation enabling theTheodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation to purchase Forest Serviceland in Billings County to construct a library and museum honoring the life and legacy of President Teddy Roosevelt. Hoeven, Cramer and Armstrong worked with the Governor, local and state officials and the Medora Grazing Association to negotiate the legislation and find an agreement enabling the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation (T.R. Library) to purchase Forest Service land. Under the legislation, T.R. Library will pay the market value of the land, as well as all costs associated with the conveyance, including surveys and appraisals. This presidential library will be a tremendous asset for Medora and western North Dakota,said Senator Hoeven. The legislation we passed transfers land to the T.R. Library Foundation subject to them paying fair market value.At the same time, the T.R. Library and Billings County have agreed to preserve local control and consultation on the project along with preserving important grazing rights, and the Forest Service has reaffirmed the existing Medora Grazing Association Agreement will remain in full force and effect for its full ten year term without any changes unless agreed upon by both parties. This was a team effort, and we also want to thank the other members of the delegation, Governor Burgum and Pat Weir for their work. The year-end spending bill paves a way for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library to be built in Medora, North Dakota, once the Foundation completes an appraisal and pays for the land,said Senator Cramer. It is unfortunate an icon like Teddy Roosevelt never received a Presidential Library. I appreciate the desire to create a destination where people from all across the globe can come to learn more about this great president and the iconic Roughrider Spirit he embodied. TheTheodore Roosevelt Presidential Library will be a fitting tribute to our 26thPresident, right in the heart of the North Dakota badlands. Senators Hoeven and Cramer have been great partners to champion the library with and I would like to thank Senator Hoeven for taking the lead and working to get this language included. I look forward to seeing this project become a reality for all Americans to enjoy,said Congressman Armstrong. We're deeply grateful to our state's congressional delegation for supporting the land conveyance for this transformational project, especially Sen. Hoeven for his lead role in successfully navigating this language through the enormous complexities of year-end legislation. The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum will honor one of our greatest presidents whose time ranching and hunting in the North Dakota Badlands changed him into a bold and fearless leader who went on to change our nation and world for the better,said Governor Burgum.Moving this land from federal to private jurisdiction is a win for local control and will accelerate the economic benefits to southwestern North Dakota and the entire state. We're thankful for the ongoing collaboration among the Medora Grazing Association, local citizens, the U.S. Forest Service, the TRPL Foundation and the delegation, working together to advance this project and other important issues that will benefit North Dakotans for generations to come. North Dakotans have ensured a legacy not just for their state but also for our nation and the world,said Theodore Roosevelt V, a great-great-grandson and namesake of the 26thpresident. I am pleased the Roosevelt family will be able to purchase the land for the T.R. Library, honoring the life and legacy of Theodore Roosevelt, and fulfilling the ambitious vision of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. The T.R. Library and Billings County have agreed to preserve local control for the project. Among other things, the library foundation will consult with the county government on the land purchase and project development, as well as hold a public meeting to present its plans to the local community and gather input. Additionally, the U.S. Forest Service will commit in writing to maintain the Medora Grazing Association contract for 10 years. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-cramer-object-to-extension-of-wind-ptc-in-year-end-legislation,"Hoeven, Cramer Object to Extension of Wind PTC in Year-End Legislation",2020-12-22,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"12.22.20 Hoeven, Cramer Object to Extension of Wind PTC in Year-End Legislation Senators Offer Amendment to Strike Provision from Bill WASHINGTON Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer today offered an amendment to strike a one-year extension of the wind production tax credit(PTC) from the year-end legislation. On the floor of the U.S. Senate, the senators called for consent to strip the provision from the legislationbut their amendment was blocked. Clickhereto watch. We brokered a bipartisan agreement tophase outthewindPTCand permanently end itin 2019,said Senator Hoeven. We have made clear that we oppose the extension of the PTC, as it distorts our nation's energy markets and leads to the loss of baseload power sources, like coal, risking blackouts and brownouts as we've seen in California. We simply can't afford the loss of power during severe winter weather. While we oppose and are disappointed in the PTC extension, we were able to secure a two year extension on the 45Q construction deadline, as well as funding to support the development of carbon capture, utilization and storage technologies. We will continue our efforts to help further enhance the 45Q and 48A tax credit, including providing a direct payment option, to help our coal producers better take advantage of these critical revenue streams through the implementation of CCUS technology. That will enable us to continue utilizing our nation's abundant coal reserves while also reducing emissions. The wind production tax credit is harmful legislation and ineffective policy, but once again it was slipped into a must-pass piece of legislation at the end of the year with no debate or discussion. This feels like living in an episode of the Twilight Zone,said Senator Cramer.Those who continue to slip this credit into these spending bills should consider why it cannot be extended on its own merit and let this market-distorting tax credit expire, as it was supposed to years ago. SenatorsHoeven and Cramerhave been working to end extensions of the PTC, including: As part of the year-end legislation, Hoeven and Cramer secured atwo-year extension of the 45Q commence construction deadline,which will helpsupport the development and implementation of carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technology and provide an important revenue stream to coal producers. This aligns with bipartisan legislation that the senatorshelped introduceearlier this year to enhance the 45Q and 48A tax credits to support CCUS efforts and help ensure coal's continued role in the nation's energy mix. Additionally, the senators secured important funding priorities to benefit coal producers, such as: The CarbonSAFE Initiative, which supports the development of CCUS facilities. This Department of Energy (DOE) program awarded $17 million to the University of North Dakota's Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) earlier this year forProject Tundra, a post-combustion technology to retrofit existing power plants, being led by Minnkota Power and the EERC. Project Tundra has received$43 millionin federal funding to date. For FY 2021, secured$750 millionin funding for DOE fossil energy research, including$447 millionfor coal CCUS and power systems. TheUSE IT Act, which supports CCUS and direct air capture research, and facilitates the permitting and development of CCUS projects and carbon dioxide pipelines. TheEFFECT Act,which provides authorizations for significant new federal investments in carbon capture and storage technologies: This includes directing DOE to enter into cooperative agreements for new demonstration projects, building off the department's existing partnership with the EERC. The Hoeven-Cramer amendment to eliminate the wind PTC extension was cosponsored by Senators Lamar Alexander, John Barrasso and James Lankford. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-statement-after-approval-of-fy2021-agriculture-appropriations-legislation,Hoeven Statement After Approval of FY2021 Agriculture Appropriations Legislation,2020-12-22,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"12.22.20 Hoeven Statement After Approval of FY2021 Agriculture Appropriations Legislation Chairman Secured ND Priorities including Disaster Assistance, Full Funding for Farm Loan Programs, Support for Rural Innovation Like Grand Farm, Strong Ag Research WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement after Congress approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. As chairman, Hoeven worked to secure funding to support North Dakota's producers and economy, including: Additional $1.5 billion for the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+),to ensure program funding is sufficient to meet demand from producers who were impacted by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019. $5 million for the Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grant Program, which supports innovation clusters in rural regions. Hoeven also included language to prioritize projects like Grand Farm. Increased funding to meet demand for farm direct, guaranteed and emergency loans, which provide farmers and ranchers with access to capital. Strong funding foragricultural research,conducted by the Agriculture Research Service (ARS) and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The challenges of this year have brought to the forefront the sacrifices of our nation's farmers and ranchers in providing our nation with the food, fuel and fiber to meet our needs, said Hoeven. As chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, my top priority is supporting our producers and providing them with the necessary tools to overcome challenges from weather to low commodity prices to the uncertainty caused by the pandemic. We worked hard to pass an agriculture funding bill that funds the farm safety net, provides access to capital and invests in our rural communities. This funding, which is in addition to our work on disaster and COVID assistance, will provide farm country with important tools to help them succeed. Highlights of the FY2021 Agriculture Funding Bill Support for Farmers and Ranchers Maintains support for crop insurance and other farm bill programs. Increases funding forfarm direct, guaranteed and emergency loansto meet the expected demands. $4 million for theHoeven Water Bank initiative, which provides compensation for farmers and landowners for flooded land through 10-year, voluntary conservation agreements. $5 million for theWetland Mitigation Banking program, providing an important resource for farmers to remain conservation compliant. Prohibits the closure of Farm Service Agency (FSA) county officesand provides resources for IT improvements and personnel across county offices. $250,000 forblackbird depredationin the Northern Great Plains through APHIS. Provides strong funding forChronic Wasting Disease (CWD) managementincluding: $7 million for APHIS CWD funding to State Wildlife and State Departments of Agriculture (an increase of $2 million). $2 million for APHIS to expand and collaborate on new CWD research activities, including transmission pathways and the prevention of future conflicts between humans and cervid populations. $4 million for APHIS' Cervid Health Activities. $10 million for theFarm and Ranch Assistance Networkto provide producers access to mental health support and resources. $3 million for Agriculture Innovation Centers that provide technical and business development assistance to agricultural producers seeking to engage in making or producing Value-Added agricultural products. Includes Risk Management Agency (RMA) report language regarding cover crop haying and grazing, and corn test weight. Agriculture Research Provides strong support for agricultural research conducted by the Agriculture Research Service (ARS) and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Maintains formula research funding for land-grant universities. Increases ARS funding, including: $1.5 million increase for Sugarbeet Research. $1 million for a new Barley Pest Initiative. $1 million increase for UAS in Precision Agriculture Applications research. $1 million increase for National Pulse Crop Research Programs. $1 million increase for the Pulse Crop Health Initiative. $250,000 increase for Chronic Wasting Disease research. Maintain funding for the U.S. Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative. Supporting Rural America Provides $635 million for the ReConnect Broadband Pilot. Provides $5 million for RISE grants to fund job accelerators in rural areas. Maintains funding for the Grassroots Source Water Protection Program. Maintains funding for Rural Electric Guaranteed Loans, Rural Cooperative Development Grants and Rural Business Development Grants. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-statement-on-additional-covid-relief-for-families-small-businesses-health-care,"Hoeven Statement on Additional Covid Relief for Families, Small Businesses, Health Care",2020-12-22,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"12.22.20 Hoeven Statement on Additional Covid Relief for Families, Small Businesses, Health Care As Chairman of Ag Appropriations, Hoeven Worked to Include Support for Farmers and Ranchers WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after Congress approved additional COVID-19 relief to support individuals and families, small businesses, including farmers and ranchers, and provide much needed resources for health care and vaccine distribution. As chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, Hoeven worked to include nearly$13 billion in total to support farmers, ranchers and the agriculture sector. The legislation provides targeted relief. Hoeven worked with his colleagues to ensure that the assistance was targeted to meet needs, while using funding as cost-effectively as possible. The legislation utilizes $350 billion in new funding and repurposes $550 billion from the Coronavirus Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This is in contrast to the House of Representatives' $3.4 trillion HEROES Act. Given the continued challenges of this pandemic, this legislation provides targeted relief for families, small businesses and health care needs, said Hoeven. As the chairman of the Agriculture Appropriations Committee, I worked to ensure that the bill supports our farmers and ranchers, providing an additional $13 billion for the agriculture industry. The legislation builds on the CARES Act Congress passed earlier this year and includes another round of PPP to help our small businesses and their employees. Additionally, the legislation utilizes unspent funds from the CARES Act to provide assistance in targeted way that helps meet the challenges of this pandemic. The $13 billion for agriculture, includes: Support forproducers of non-specialty crops by providing a payment of $20/acre. North Dakota producers are estimated to receive upwards of $360 million. Aninventory top-up payment for cattle producersto more closely align payment rates under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) 1 and CFAP 2. Funding for agrant program to allow small meat processors to make improvements to become federally inspected. Support forproducers forced to depopulate livestock due to insufficient processing capacity. Senator Hoeven also worked to include a provision toestablish a livestock statutory dealer trustto ensure unpaid sellers of livestock are given priority in collecting receivables in the event of a dealer default. Hoeven is a cosponsor of standalone legislation to establish a livestock dealer trust. Additionally, the legislation: Provides up to$600 in direct financial assistance for individuals. Funds asecond round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to help small businesses and their employees. Supports health care providers, including vaccine development and distribution. Provides funding to help schools and teachers. Extends pandemic unemployment insurance programs and includes a $300 federal supplement for 16 weeks. Provides rental assistance and extends the federal moratorium on evictions through January 31. Extends forbearance for federal student loans through April 1. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-statement-on-passage-of-fy2021-funding-legislation,Hoeven Statement on Passage of FY2021 Funding Legislation,2020-12-22,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"12.22.20 Hoeven Statement on Passage of FY2021 Funding Legislation WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement after Congress passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 funding legislation. We were able to secure priorities important for North Dakota, including funding for our military members and their missions, assistance for our farmers and ranchers impacted by disasters, resources for the new BIA law enforcement training center at Camp Grafton, and legislation to advance the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, said Hoeven. As we work to rebuild our economy, we also need to get back to regular order and consider appropriations bills one at a time so we can prioritize funding and find additional savings. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Hoeven worked to secure provisions for North Dakota, including: WHIP+ Funding: An additional$1.5 billion for the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+),to ensure funding is sufficient to meet demand from producers who were impacted by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019. Legislation enabling theTheodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation to purchase Forest Serviceland in Billings County to construct a library and museum honoring the life and legacy of President Teddy Roosevelt. Grand Forks Air Force Base:Language preventing the retirement of the RQ-4 Global Hawk, including those based in Grand Forks, and $29 million to enable the aircraft to reroute around adverse weather. Minot Air Force Base:More than $2.3 billion to keep nuclear modernization efforts on schedule, as well as $194 million for new helicopters and $590 to maintain the existing ICBM fleet. Tribal Public Safety:Continuing the 5% set-aside for tribes from the Crime Victims Fund, and an additional $2.5 million to continue Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) law enforcement specialized training courses at Camp Grafton. Water Resource Development Provisions: Includesauthorization for the Minot region's flood protection project, enabling federal funding for construction of the project's fourth phase, and extends Hoeven's provision that prevents the Corps from charging fees for using water from the Missouri River reservoirs through 2030. 45Q Extension:Provides a two-year extension on construction deadline for the 45Q tax credit, which will help advancethe development and implementation of carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technology and provide an important revenue stream to coal producers. Fossil Energy R&D: The bill includes $750 million in funding for fossil energy research and development to advance new technologies that allow us to continue harnessing our abundant oil and coal resources, including important support for CCUS efforts in North Dakota like Project Tundra and the Plains Carbon Dioxide Reduction (PCOR) Partnership Initiative. Hoeven and Senator Kevin Crameropposed the inclusion of a one-year extension of the wind production tax credit (PTC)and offered a provision to strip the PTC extension, however the amendment was blocked. Clickherefor more on their efforts to block the wind PTC. The FY2021 funding legislation was paired with legislation to provide additional COVID-19 relief for American families, small businesses and schools as well as additional support for testing and vaccines. As chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, Hoeven worked to secure $13 billion in support for farmers, ranchers and the agriculture sector as part of that agreement. Clickherefor the Senator's statement on the COVID-19 relief provisions. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-year-end-funding-bill-includes-authorization-for-minot-flood-protection-allows-federal-funding-for-projects-4th-phase,"Hoeven: Year-End Funding Bill Includes Authorization for Minot Flood Protection, Allows Federal Funding for Project's 4th Phase",2020-12-21,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"12.21.20 Hoeven: Year-End Funding Bill Includes Authorization for Minot Flood Protection, Allows Federal Funding for Project's 4th Phase Legislation Will Also Extend Minot's NDRC Award Deadline, Continue Senator's Prohibition on Corps Storage Fees for Missouri River Surplus Water WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement after Congress released year-end legislation that includesauthorization for the Minot region's flood protection project. The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), which is part of the larger legislative package, will enable the project to receive federal funding through the Army Corps' work plan. This is a key step in advancing the construction of the project's fourth phase and comes as a result of the signed chief's report, which Hoeven worked to finalize by securing more than $1.3 million for the project's feasibility study, among other efforts. The senatorhostedLt. Gen. Todd Semonite, then-Chief of the Army Corps of Engineers, in Minot last year for the report signing ceremony. Hoeven furthersecured supportfor the project with Maj. Gen. Scott Spellmon during his recent confirmation process as the Corps' new Chief. The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, of which Senator Kevin Cramer is a member,approvedlegislation in May that included the project authorization. This is a critical part of our efforts to protect the Minot region from the risk of flooding, said Hoeven. With this authorization, we will continue working with Chief Spellmon and others to ensure the project's fourth phase is funded in future Army Corps work plans. At the same time, this legislation gives Minot additional time to utilize disaster recovery and resiliency funding we had previously secured, while also maintaining an important protection we secured in prior WRDA bills to protect our state's water rights and prohibit the Corps from charging storage fees for Missouri River water. In addition, the legislation includes: A one-year extension for the use of funds awarded under the National Disaster Resiliency Competition (NDRC). This will helpensure the City of Minot and other awardees are able to fully implement their plans to recover from previous disasters, protect against future risks and improve long-term community resiliency. This provision aligns withbipartisan legislationHoeven introduced earlier this year to extend the NDRC deadline through September 30, 2025. A four-year extension of a provision Hoeven originally secured in the 2014 WRDA bill thatprohibits the Army Corps from charging storage fees for water drawn from the Missouri River. Hoeven had initially introduced his legislation as a standalone bill, theStates' Water Rights Act. With this extension, Hoeven's provision prevents the Corps from charging fees for using water from the Missouri River reservoirs through 2030. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/congress-passes-hoeven-sponsored-legislation-to-promote-economic-opportunities-for-tribes-native-businesses,"Congress Passes Hoeven-Sponsored Legislation to Promote Economic Opportunities for Tribes, Native Businesses",2020-12-18,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"12.18.20 Congress Passes Hoeven-Sponsored Legislation to Promote Economic Opportunities for Tribes, Native Businesses WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, issued the following statement after Congress passed theIndian Community Economic Enhancement Act of 2020, legislation he authored to improve economic opportunity, provide regulatory relief and increase access to capital for Indian Tribes and native businesses. Hoeven introduced the bill with Senator Martha McSally (R-Ariz.) in January 2019 and secured its passage by the Senate later that year. It has now passed both chambers and will go to the president to be signed into law. This legislation provides regulatory relief and resources to better help Tribes attract investment, diversify their economies and create good jobs for their members, Hoeven said. This comes as part of our broader efforts to empower tribal communities to determine their own economic future. Specifically, Hoeven's legislation: Requires the Secretaries of Commerce, Interior and Treasury to: Develop and identify initiatives topromote entrepreneurship and business development learning at tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), including the five TCUs in North Dakota. Streamline programs aimed at increasing economic development in Tribal Communities. Waives the match requirement for Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI). This removes a burden that many smaller Native CDFIs cannot meet,providing greater access to the $16 million in grants that Hoeven worked to secure for Native American Initiativesunder the Treasury's CDFI Fund. Authorizes technical and financial assistance for Tribal Governments to develop commercial codes that willattract non-tribal business development. Prioritizes assistance for Tribal communities to work with financial institutions to develop long term master plans for economic development. Directs HHS to, where feasible, purchase goods and services from Native American owned firms and businesses. Codifies a recent Security and Exchange Commission rule to define Tribes as an accredited investor for the purposes of participation in U.S. private capital markets. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-helps-introduce-resolution-supporting-free-exercise-of-religion,Hoeven Helps Introduce Resolution Supporting Free Exercise of Religion,2020-12-18,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"12.18.20 Hoeven Helps Introduce Resolution Supporting Free Exercise of Religion WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven this week helped introduce a resolution with Senator Rick Scott to support Americans' free exercise of religion. The resolution recognizes the inconsistent manner in which some state and local governments have enforced COVID-19 restrictions against places of worship, in comparison to other gatherings, and stresses the Senate's commitment to the rights, liberties and protections outlined in the Constitution. ""The free exercise of religion is central to our nation and our Constitution, said Hoeven. Preventing the spread of COVID-19 is an important priority. However, the policies put in place have not been enforced consistently by certain states and localities with religious gatherings receiving the most stringent of responses while other gatherings have been permitted or faced fewer restrictions.Our resolution makes clear that this does not align with our founding principles and seeks to recommit the Senate to protecting this essential right. In addition to Hoeven and Scott, the resolution is cosponsored by Senators Kevin Cramer, Marsha Blackburn, John Boozman, Mike Braun, Tom Cotton, Ted Cruz, Cindy Hyde-Smith, James Lankford, Kelly Loeffler, David Perdue, Mike Rounds, Marco Rubio, Thom Tillis and Roger Wicker. The full text of the resolution can be foundhere. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://armstrong.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-kelly-armstrong-commends-efforts-prevent-and-solve-cases-missing,Congressman Kelly Armstrong Commends Efforts to Prevent and Solve Cases of Missing and Murdered Native Americans,2020-12-11,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,Kelly Armstrong,A000377,armstrong.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Kelly Armstrong commended the Trump Administration's efforts to prevent and solve cases of missing and murdered Native Americans. The Presidential Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives, dubbed Operation Lady Justice', released a report yesterday, detailing progress made in 2020 and future steps needed to combat this crisis in Indian Country, building off of efforts Congressman Armstrong has supported in Congress. Outdated databases and a lack of coordination between law enforcement agencies has made it difficult to combat the crisis of missing and murdered Native Americans. Every step we can take in bringing communities and resources together to solve this problem is a victory for all North Dakotans. I commend the Trump Administration and Congress for recognizing the need to solve this problem, and I will continue fighting for policies like Savanna's Act that help bring an end to these heartbreaking and devastating acts of violence against Native Americans, said Congressman Armstrong. Congressman Armstrong was a cosponsor of Savanna's Act, which was named in honor of Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind, a 22-year-old member of North Dakota's Spirit Lake Tribe who was murdered in 2017. Savanna's Act was signed into law by President Trump on October 10th, 2020. Native Americans are 2 times as likely to experience violent crimes and 2 times more likely to experience rape or sexual assault crimes. Native American women are murdered at more than 10 times the national average, with more than 4 in 5 Native American women having experienced violence in their lifetime. Some highlighted recommendations by the task force include: Proposing legislation to authorize both DOJ databases in the area of missing person cases (NamUs and FBI CJIS NCIC Missing Persons file) to share information with each other. Finding funding for programs to support Tribes in developing and providing continued support to their MMNA teams or task forces. More information on Operation Lady Justice can be found here. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-air-force-awards-agility-prime-contracts-to-und-northern-plains-uas-test-site,"Hoeven: Air Force Awards Agility Prime Contracts to UND, Northern Plains UAS Test Site",2020-12-11,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"12.11.20 Hoeven: Air Force Awards Agility Prime Contracts to UND, Northern Plains UAS Test Site Senator Made Case for North Dakota's Role in Agility Prime with Air Force Leaders, Advancing Opportunity to Further Grow North Dakota's UAS Ecosystem GRAND FORKS, N.D. Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Air Force hasawarded four contracts under the Agility Prime initiative to North Dakota entities, including the University of North Dakota (UND), the UND Aerospace Foundation and the Northern Plains Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Test Site. The Air Force is making the awards with the goal of developing new technologies to be used in small, low-cost aircraft that will support basic Air Force missions. Hoeven worked with Dr. Will Roper, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, and Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, Commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory, andmade the case that Agility Prime work should be done at the UAS test site in North Dakota and in conjunction with UND. Pringle and Roper are the top Air Force officials responsible for advancing Agility Prime.The senator also recently highlighted Agility Prime in a panel discussion with Pringle at the 14th annualUAS Summitin Grand Forks, stressing the initiative's potential to create new avenues of investment and growth in the state's unmanned technology industry. We worked hard to make the case that North Dakota was the right place for this work, considering our continued growth as a premiere hub for UAS,said Senator Hoeven. The expertise of UND and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site put us in a strong position to play an important role in the Air Force's Agility Prime initiative and will be key in advancing the technologies needed to develop these small aircraft, which will offer flexibility and efficiency to Air Force operations. We will continue advancing this and other initiatives to secure new investment and realize opportunities in our state's tech sector. The Agility Prime projects are directly aligned with our current expertise, and they'll help UND move forward with our research related to Autonomy and national security,said John Mihelich, vice president for research and development at UND. Plus, the projects showcase not only our expertise in Autonomy R&D, but also our collaborative strengths and capacity to solve problems in the ground, air and space domains. UND is grateful to Senator Hoeven for his tireless work on the state and University's behalf. The UAS leadership within North Dakota led by the vision of Senator Hoeven puts us in a great position to support industry that is working with Agility Prime,said Nicholas Flom, executive director of the Northern Plains UAS Test Site. We look forward to our continued collaboration with Senator Hoeven on these top priorities and are ready to support future developments. The details of the contracts are as follows: Spectrum Efficient UAV Communications System In partnership with the Northern Plains UAS Test Site and Shared Spectrum Company (SSC), UND proposes to implement and demonstrate dynamic spectrum access (DSA) communications technology to improve the capacity and reliability of air vehicle data networks. Weather Scout In collaboration with Daniel H. Wagner Associates, Inc. and a variety of UAS private sector companies, UND will help to address the risks of hazardous weather to UAS operations. This phase includes identifying stakeholders, determining appropriate UAS platforms and instruments and developing a flight test plan for a prototype weather scout system. Flite Core Cloud System In collaboration with Daniel H. Wagner Associates, Inc., TruWeather Solutions and Atlantic Drone Pros, UND will address the need for intelligent traffic management to mitigate risks for low-altitude UAS. This phase includes interfacing with existing monitoring components to assess real-time risk and support route planning. Low SWAP ACAS-Xu based Detect and Avoid (DAA)In partnershipwith the Northern Plains UAS Test Site and Sagetech Avionics, Inc., the UND Aerospace Foundationwill provide analysis and flight test support in the development of an airborne DAA system, enablingsmall UAS to safely operate beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) in the National Airspace System (NAS). -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-announces-hhs-grants-to-two-north-dakota-entities,Hoeven Announces HHS Grants to Two North Dakota Entities,2020-12-11,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"12.11.20 Hoeven Announces HHS Grants to Two North Dakota Entities WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced today that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded funding to the following North Dakota groups: Community Action Partnership $1,165,925 from the Administration for Children and Families for Head Start and Early Head Start services in Dickinson. City of Bismarck $125,000 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Drug Free Communities Support Program for Project .03 in Bismarck to reduce the use of alcohol and marijuana by middle and high school students. This funding from HHS will benefit two North Dakota entities as they prepare children for school, work to keep them engaged and protect them from the dangers of substance abuse, supporting the students' long-term success said Hoeven. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-statement-after-passage-of-ndaa,Hoeven Statement After Passage of NDAA,2020-12-11,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"12.11.20 Hoeven Statement After Passage of NDAA Senator Worked to Support ND Defense Priorities, Including Global Hawk Retention, Arctic Mission for GFAFB, Nuclear Modernizations for MAFB WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after Congress approved the final Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes important North Dakota defense policy priorities. Hoeven worked to include provisions to: Support service members, includingauthorizing a 3 percent pay raise. Restrict the retirement of the Global Hawkand continue tostand up the Space Force and Arctic missionsimportant to Grand Forks Air Force Base. Provide continued Nuclear Modernization, includingauthorization for B-52 upgrades, as well as new helicopters and ICBMsat Minot Air Force Base. The NDAA provides important support for our men and women in uniform, including authorizing a 3 percent pay increase. At the same time, we worked to ensure that this legislation bolsters our defense missions in North Dakota, said Hoeven. That includes preventing the retirement of the Global Hawk, which Grand Forks Air Force Base uses to provide vital intelligence and surveillance, and ensuring the Air Force budgets for the Arctic missions. The NDAA keeps advancing nuclear modernization efforts, including important upgrades for the B-52, ICBMs and helicopters used by Minot Air Force Base. As a member of the Defense Appropriations Committee, I'll continue working to provide the funding for these defense authorizations. North Dakota Priorities in the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act Unmanned Aerial Systems in Grand Forks Hoeven worked to ensure the NDAA supports the UAS missions flown by the Air Force out of Grand Forks, including: Restricting the retirement of the Global Hawk. The Air Force must ensure that no intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities are compromised before being allowed to retire any Global Hawks. Requiring the Air Force to budget for Arctic Missions.Hoeven included a provision requiring the Air Force definehow its next budget will support activities in the Arctic, to ensure the Air Force translates strategic concepts into real capabilities and prevent the U.S. from ceding this critical region to our adversaries. Authorizing funding for extreme cold weather research, which is conducted at UND and other universities. Nuclear Modernization at Minot Air Force Base The final FY2021 NDAA continues authorization for nuclear modernization efforts that support the missions at Minot Air Force Base, including: Authorizingupgrades tothe B-52, including the new engine program. A new nuclear cruise missile, theLong Range Stand Off missile, to replace the Air Launched Cruise Missile carried on the B-52. Authorization for thenew cruise missile warheads. $1.5 billion in funding authority for the newGround-Based Strategic Deterrent(GBSD), the replacement for the Minuteman III. Hoeven included an amendment to prevent delays in deploying the GBSD. All nuclear weapons must be capable of withstanding electro-magnetic pulses (EMPs). Hoeven's amendment requires the Air Force to report on how the GBSD will be protected from EMPs to keep the replacement on schedule. Prohibiting the reduction of ICBMs to any lower than the currently deployed 400 missiles. Authorization for areplacement helicopterfor the aging UH-1 helicopters that provide security for the ICBM silos. Support for the North Dakota National Guard The NDAA conference report also provides support for the missions of the North Dakota National Guard, including: Authorizing $108 million topurchase 16 new MQ-9 aircraft and prevent the premature shutdown of the production line. $17.5M in funding authorization for the119thWing's Consolidated Remote Piloted Aircraft Operations Facility. Additionally the NDAA authorizes operation of theradar warning system at Cavalier Air Force Stationto detect and warn against a Surface-Launched Ballistic Missile attack on North America. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-announces-more-than-13-million-in-head-start-funding-to-standing-rock-sioux-tribe,Hoeven Announces More Than $1.3 Million in Head Start Funding to Standing Rock Sioux Tribe,2020-12-09,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"12.09.20 Hoeven Announces More Than $1.3 Million in Head Start Funding to Standing Rock Sioux Tribe WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced today that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1,389,726 to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. This funding, provided through the American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start program, will be used to support Head Start and Early Head Start services for children and their families as they prepare for school. This grant will support school readiness and educational services for children and families of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, said Hoeven. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-statement-on-epa-finalizing-reforms-to-improve-consistency-certainty-and-transparency-for-new-regulations,"Hoeven Statement on EPA Finalizing Reforms to Improve Consistency, Certainty & Transparency for New Regulations",2020-12-09,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"12.09.20 Hoeven Statement on EPA Finalizing Reforms to Improve Consistency, Certainty & Transparency for New Regulations WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its revised cost-benefit analysis for new regulations issued under the Clean Air Act (CAA). The agency made the reforms to provide more transparency, consistency and certainty in the CAA rulemaking process, with the goal of ensuring the agency's actions are justified and supported by the latest in economic, engineering, biological and physical sciences. These reforms align with our long-term efforts to provide regulatory relief that supports a growing economy and good jobs, said Hoeven. By requiring a more consistent, transparent and thorough approach when measuring the costs and benefits of new regulations, the EPA is helping to protect against arbitrary and punitive federal rules. That means we can achieve greater environmental stewardship, while reducing unnecessary costs and uncertainty."" -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-bureau-of-reclamation-signs-lot-transfer-agreement-for-jamestown-reservoir,Hoeven: Bureau of Reclamation Signs Lot Transfer Agreement for Jamestown Reservoir,2020-12-08,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"12.08.20 Hoeven: Bureau of Reclamation Signs Lot Transfer Agreement for Jamestown Reservoir Senator Sponsored Legislation to Allow Homeowners to Purchase Lots, Worked with BOR to Finalize Agreement JAMESTOWN, N.D. Senator John Hoeven today held a virtual signing ceremony with Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) Missouri Basin Regional Director Brent Esplin, North Dakota state legislators and local officials tofinalize the transfer of federal land around Jamestown Reservoir to the Jamestown Park Board and allow homeowners to purchase their lots. Hoeven introduced legislation to enable the transfer in November 2017 after working with homeowners and local officials, and passed the legislation through Congress in 2018. The president signed the senator's bill into law later that year. Following this, Hoeven organized discussions to ensure clear communication between BOR, local officials and the homeowners to keep the process moving forward. With the land transfer agreement now signed, the Jamestown Park Board is able to move forward with selling the lots around Jamestown Reservoir to the area's homeowners, providing certainty to the community that has long invested in these properties,said Senator Hoeven. We appreciate everyone involved, including the homeowners association, Stutsman County, BOR, Senator Wardner and Representative Headland, for working with us to bring the pieces together and make local ownership of this land a reality. On behalf of the Jamestown Cabin Owner's Association, we would like to express our deep gratitude to Senator Hoeven and all those who helped finalize this agreement,said Darin Peterson, President of the Jamestown Reservoir Cabin Owner's Association. The opportunity to own the lots our homes have stood on for decades provides long-term assurance for those of us committed to living and working in the community of Jamestown and allows for growth and development of tourism in the beautiful Jamestown area. Specifically, the legislation Hoeven sponsored and passed: Transfers federal lands around Jamestown Reservoir including 71 permitted exclusive use home lots, two campgrounds, a park and unpurchased lots to the Stutsman County Park Board and the North Dakota Game and Fish at no cost. Directs that proceeds exceeding the costs of preparing residential lots for sale be used for administrative costs and deferred maintenance of the dam. The BOR maintains responsibility over the reservoir and dam. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-helps-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-enhance-45q-and-48a-tax-credits-to-benefit-coal-producers,Hoeven Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Enhance 45Q & 48A Tax Credits to Benefit Coal Producers,2020-12-08,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"12.08.20 Hoeven Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Enhance 45Q & 48A Tax Credits to Benefit Coal Producers WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven this week joined Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Sheldon Whitehouse, along with Senators Kevin Cramer, John Barrasso, Tina Smith and Joe Manchin, in introducing legislation to enhance the 45Q and 48A tax credits to better support the development and implementation of carbon capture, utilization and storage technologies (CCUS). Specifically, the legislation would: Provide a direct payment option for the 45Q and 48A CCUS tax incentives. Extend the 45Q commence construction deadline for five years, through January 1, 2029. Allow the 45Q credit to offset tax obligations arising from the Base Erosion Avoidance Tax (BEAT), consistent with BEAT exceptions made for wind and solar energy production under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This legislation would make the 45Q and 48A tax credits more accessible and benefit our coal producers, helping them to better take advantage of these critical revenue streams through the implementation of CCUS technology, said Senator Hoeven. These tax credits are a central part of our efforts to ensure our nation can reduce emissions while continuing to harness its abundant coal resources, which provide the affordable and reliable power that homes and businesses rely on every day. Enhancing 45Q & 48A Tax Credits This legislation builds on Hoeven's previous work to advance enhancements for the 45Q and 48A tax credits. This includes his efforts with Assistant Secretary of Fossil EnergySteven Winberg, as well aslegislationhe introduced with Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.). Further, Hoeven worked closely with the White House, Treasury Department and Energy Department to get the 45Q tax credit implemented in a manner that: Makes CCUS projects more commercially-viable. Provides an important revenue stream to coal producers. Ensures the tax credit works for both long-term underground storage and enhanced oil recovery. Ensuring a Fair Value for Coal Hoeven also continues working to ensure coal is fairly valued as a reliable and affordable source of baseload power and to ensure coal's continued role in the nation's energy mix. To this end, Hoeven has: Repeatedly raised this issue with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the administration, including Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette. Most recently, Hoeven led his Senate colleagues inpressing FERCto outline the measures it will take to evaluate grid resilience, address the challenges facing baseload power producers and strengthen the reliability of the grid. Supported the University of North Dakota's Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) in developing CCUS technology to enable greater energy production with fewer emissions. To date, Hoeven has secured$43 million forProject Tundra, an effort led by the EERC and Minnkota Power. Introduced an amendment, along with Senator Cramer, torepeal the one-year extension of the Wind Production Tax Credit (PTC). Provided much-neededregulatory relieffor the nation's energy producers, including repealing burdensome rules on coal producers. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-holds-signing-ceremony-to-finalize-patterson-lake-land-transfer-allow-lots-to-be-sold-to-homeowners,"Hoeven Holds Signing Ceremony to Finalize Patterson Lake Land Transfer, Allow Lots to be Sold to Homeowners",2020-12-08,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"12.08.20 Hoeven Holds Signing Ceremony to Finalize Patterson Lake Land Transfer, Allow Lots to be Sold to Homeowners Senator Introduced & Passed Land Transfer Legislation, Worked to Move BOR Process Forward DICKINSON, N.D. Senator John Hoeven today held a virtual signing ceremony with Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) Missouri Basin Regional Director Brent Esplin, North Dakota state legislators and local officials tofinalize the transfer of federal land around Patterson Lake to the Dickinson Parks and Recreation Department and allow homeowners to purchase their lots. Hoeven introduced legislation to enable the transfer in November 2017 after working with homeowners and local officials, and passed the legislation through Congress in 2018. The president signed the senator's bill into law later that year. Following this, Hoeven organized discussions to ensure clear communication between BOR, local officials and the homeowners to keep the process moving forward. This is a landmark occasion for those living around Patterson Lake, as they can now own the land under their homes, removing the uncertainty of short-term leases and giving them greater control over their properties,said Senator Hoeven. At the same time, agreements like this help reduce BOR's administrative burden, enabling the agency to focus on its primary missions. That's a win for all involved, and we welcome the completion of this process. Today is a great day for us and the conclusion of many hours of trying to reach a legal conclusion that would be fair to all parties,said Tom Fisher, President of the Patterson Lake Homeowners Association. We appreciate the assistance of Senator Hoeven and his staff. Through their work, our long partnership with the Dickinson Parks and Recreation Board and the cooperation of the Bureau of Reclamation, our dream of ownership has come true. Specifically, the legislation Hoeven sponsored and passed: Transfers 41 home lots and additional recreation and wildlife management lands to the Dickinson Parks and Recreation Department. It also transfers a parcel of land, currently being leased, to the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Directs that proceeds exceeding the costs of preparing residential lots for sale be used for administrative costs and deferred maintenance of the dam. BOR maintains responsibility over the reservoir and dam. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/nd-delegation-usfs-record-of-decision-for-little-missouri-grassland-helps-provide-certainty-for-oil-and-gas-producers,ND Delegation: USFS Record of Decision for Little Missouri Grassland Helps Provide Certainty for Oil and Gas Producers,2020-12-08,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"12.08.20 ND Delegation: USFS Record of Decision for Little Missouri Grassland Helps Provide Certainty for Oil and Gas Producers WASHINGTON Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and Congressman Kelly Armstrong today issued the following statement after the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) issued a final record of decision (ROD) providing guidance for oil and gas leasing for the Little Missouri National Grassland. The ROD expands energy development to an additional 216,000 acres of Forest Service land, with certain lease stipulations and follows a roundtable the Senators held with Administration officials earlier this year. This final ROD is an important part of the updated management plans for the grasslands and will help provide certainty for our energy producers and enable our state to continue its leadership in energy production,said Senator Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. We appreciate the Forest Service'sthorough environmental review and completion of this ROD, which will help expand production with good environmental stewardship. At the same time, we continue working with the Forest Service to address permitting delays by ensuring they have the necessary staffing resources to reduce the backlog in permit requests. By issuing this long-awaited Record of Decision, the Forest Service is seeking to give North Dakota's energy producers a workable management plan,said Senator Cramer. I'm grateful Under Secretary Hubbard came to North Dakota to discuss this issue and others with us, and I look forward to working with the agency and our constituents to ensure these Forest Service lands are managed in the cooperative manner they were intended to be. North Dakota continues to lead the way for American energy independence, providing good paying jobs for thousands of North Dakotans,said Congressman Armstrong. We have worked with the Forest Service and the Trump Administration to safely expand production opportunities and we will continue our advocacy for regulatory certainty in North Dakota. In September, Hoeven and Cramer were joined by USDA Under Secretary James Hubbard in Bismarck at a roundtable with the North Dakota energy producers and USFS officials as part of their efforts to provide feedback on the draft ROD. Hoeveninvited Hubbard, who oversees the USFS, to visit the state during his confirmation process. Additionally, in August 2019, Hoeven broughtUSFS Chief Vicki Christiansento Watford City to show her firsthand the need to address energy permitting delays on Forest Service land. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-announces-more-than-13-million-in-head-start-funding-to-cankdeska-cikana-community-college,Hoeven Announces More Than $1.3 Million in Head Start Funding to Cankdeska Cikana Community College,2020-12-07,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"12.07.20 Hoeven Announces More Than $1.3 Million in Head Start Funding to Cankdeska Cikana Community College WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced today that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1,381,489 to Cankdeska Cikana Community College in Fort Totten. Today's grant will be used to support Head Start and Early Head Start services to promote school readiness for children on the Spirit Lake Reservation. Head Start supports educational, social and health services for children and their families as they prepare for school, and today's funding will ensure these services remain available to the Fort Totten community, said Hoeven. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://armstrong.house.gov/media/press-releases/nd-delegation-endaws-takes-important-step-forward-final-eis,ND Delegation: ENDAWS Takes Important Step Forward with Final EIS,2020-12-04,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,Kelly Armstrong,A000377,armstrong.house.gov,,,legacy,"BISMARCK, N.D. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and Congressman Kelly Armstrong today praised the U.S. Department of the Interior's (DOI) Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) for finalizing the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Eastern North Dakota Alternate Water Supply (ENDAWS) Project. This project would provide an affordable, reliable water supply for eastern North Dakota, making good use of the McClusky Canal, said Senator Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Committee. Projects like this remain a key priority for ensuring North Dakotans' quality of life. We appreciate Interior and BOR's work with us on moving this project through the approval process, and we look forward to securing the Record of Decision needed to advance this important project. The Eastern North Dakota Alternate Water Supply Project ensures our state has access to a safe, reliable source of water thanks to a strong relationship with responsive federal partners, said Senator Cramer, Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Water. I'm grateful to Secretary Bernhardt and the Trump Administration for working with us, listening to North Dakotans' input, and advancing projects like this that improve the quality of life for our constituents. The ENDAWS project will play a critical role in continuing to provide a reliable water supply for thousands of North Dakota's residents, said Congressman Armstrong. We look forward to a Record of Decision on this project and appreciate Interior and BOR's cooperation in advancing this priority for our state. The ENDAWS project would allow for additional water to be released from Garrison Diversion facilities to serve as an alternate water source for the Red River Valley and Central North Dakota Water Supply projects. The Garrison Diversion estimates that the alternative water supply would reduce project costs by $200 million while also saving on operating costs by using the Snake Creek Pumping Station to pump water. The EIS will help advance an additional contract to bring the total water allowed from the Garrison Diversion up to 165 cubic feet per second (CFS). Today's announcement follows the delegation's efforts to keep the EIS process on track in order to maintain the Garrison Diversion's timeline for the project. During his visit to North Dakota last October, Senators Hoeven and Cramer secured a commitment from DOI Secretary David Bernhardt to keep this project on track. After a minimum wait of 30 days, BOR can issue a Record of Decision for the project, which will provide the required federal authorization for the state to construct the project's infrastructure and facilities. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/nd-delegation-endaws-takes-important-step-forward-with-final-eis,ND Delegation: ENDAWS Takes Important Step Forward with Final EIS,2020-12-04,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"12.04.20 ND Delegation: ENDAWS Takes Important Step Forward with Final EIS BISMARCK, N.D. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and Congressman Kelly Armstrong todaypraisedthe U.S. Department of the Interior's (DOI) Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) for finalizingthe Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Eastern North Dakota Alternate Water Supply (ENDAWS) Project. This project would provide an affordable, reliable water supply for eastern North Dakota, making good use of the McClusky Canal,said Senator Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Committee. Projects like this remain a key priority for ensuring North Dakotans' quality of life. We appreciate Interior and BOR's work with us on moving this project through the approval process, and we look forward to securing the Record of Decision needed to advance this important project. The Eastern North Dakota Alternate Water Supply Project ensures our state has access to a safe, reliable source of water thanks to a strong relationship with responsive federal partners,said Senator Cramer, Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Water. I'm grateful to Secretary Bernhardt and the Trump Administration for working with us, listening to North Dakotans' input, and advancing projects like this that improve the quality of life for our constituents. The ENDAWS project will play a critical role in continuing to provide a reliable water supply for thousands of North Dakota's residents,said Congressman Armstrong. We look forward to a Record of Decision on this project and appreciate Interior and BOR's cooperation in advancing this priority for our state. The ENDAWS project would allow for additional water to be released from Garrison Diversion facilities to serve as an alternate water source for the Red River Valley and Central North Dakota Water Supply projects. The Garrison Diversion estimates that the alternative water supply would reduce project costs by $200 million while also saving on operating costs by using the Snake Creek Pumping Station to pump water. The EIS will help advance an additional contract to bring the total water allowed from the Garrison Diversion up to 165 cubic feet per second (CFS). Today's announcement follows the delegation's efforts to keep the EIS process on track in order to maintain the Garrison Diversion's timeline for the project. During his visit to North Dakota last October, Senators Hoeven and Cramer secured a commitment from DOI Secretary David Bernhardt to keep this project on track. After a minimum wait of 30 days, BOR can issue a Record of Decision for the project, which will provide the required federal authorization for the state to construct the project's infrastructure and facilities. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://armstrong.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-kelly-armstrong-announces-service-academy-nominations-0,Congressman Kelly Armstrong Announces Service Academy Nominations,2020-12-02,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,Kelly Armstrong,A000377,armstrong.house.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Kelly Armstrong announced that he has nominated four North Dakotans to the U.S. service academies: Maguire Martin of Bismarck to the U.S. Air Force Academy; Ty Stromberg of Larimore to the U.S. Air Force Academy; Matt Warrell of Williston to the U.S. Naval Academy; and Barrett Connor of Devils Lake to the U.S. Military Academy. Maguire, Ty, Matt, and Barrett have committed to serving our Nation in the U.S. Armed Forces, and I am proud to nominate them to the service academies, said Congressman Armstrong (N.D.). I join their family, friends, neighbors, and all North Dakotans in thanking them and wishing them the best as they represent our great state. Maguire Martin, Bismarck U.S. Air Force Academy Maguire is a senior at Century High School in Bismarck. His extracurricular activities include football and track & field, and participating in the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar and the Naval Academy Summer Seminar. He was inducted into the National Honors Society and has maintained a 3.92 grade point average. Ty Stromberg, Larimore U.S. Air Force Academy Ty is a senior at Larimore High School in Larimore. His extracurricular activities include captain of the football team and the trap shooting team, student body president, serving as a volunteer tutor, and membership in Riverwatch, which focuses on providing education about water quality to students and the public in the Red River Water Basin. Matt Warrell, Williston U.S. Naval Academy Matt is a student at the Army and Navy Academy in California where he participates in the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), serving on the color guard, honor guard drill team, and parade. His high school extracurricular activities included National Honor Society, soccer, track & field, and JROTC where he was a member of the Raider team. Barrett Connor, Devils Lake U.S. Military Academy Barrett is a senior at Devils Lake High School in Devils Lake. His extracurricular activities include National Honor Society, captain of the hockey, participating in baseball and shooting sports, and serving as an officer for his DECA chapter. The service academies other than the U.S. Coast Guard Academy require a nomination from their U.S. Representative, one of their U.S. Senators, or the Vice President of the United States to attend. Armstrong has nominated these four individuals to the respective academy, and each academy admission board will determine final appointments. ###",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-senate-approves-als-disability-insurance-access-act,Hoeven: Senate Approves ALS Disability Insurance Access Act,2020-12-02,2020,2020-12,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"12.02.20 Hoeven: Senate Approves ALS Disability Insurance Access Act Senator Cosponsored Legislation to Eliminate 5-Month Waiting Period For Individuals Diagnosed with ALS WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate approved bipartisan legislation he is cosponsoring to eliminate the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) five month waiting period for individuals diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. ALS is a progressive condition for which there is currently no cure, said Hoeven. This bipartisan legislation will help to provide individuals diagnosed with ALS with disability benefits in a timely manner."" Prior to becoming eligible for SSDI, most applicants are required to wait for five months. However, because ALS is not a temporary or reversible condition, and because of its degenerative nature, the disease may progress significantly while patients wait for SSDI benefits. By removing the five month waiting period, individuals diagnosed with ALS will be able to receive SSDI benefits earlier, with the hope of providing more timely care and improving their quality of life. The legislation will now go to the House of Representatives for consideration. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-highlights-opportunities-provided-by-north-dakotas-growing-tech-sector,Hoeven Highlights Opportunities Provided by North Dakota's Growing Tech Sector,2020-11-30,2020,2020-11,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"11.30.20 Hoeven Highlights Opportunities Provided by North Dakota's Growing Tech Sector Senator Kicks off New Round of UpskillingND, Will Support Career Transition for Those Impacted by COVID-19 WAHPETON, N.D. Senator John Hoeven today helped kick off a new round of UpskillingND, a collaboration between the North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS), Microsoft and TrainND Southeast to provide free technical training and certification to those whose careers have been disrupted due to COVID-19. NDSCS received a federal grant of $50,000 made available by the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery and Economic Security (CARES) Act, with matching funds being provided by Microsoft, to establish the program, which launched last month and will provide free courses to four cohorts of students through March 31, 2021. During his remarks, the senator recognized the program's participants for seizing this opportunity to pursue a career in the state's rapidly growing technology sector. Hoeven highlighted his efforts both as governor and a U.S. Senator to position the Red River Valley as a nationally-recognized hub for tech entrepreneurship, leading to new opportunities for growth both in emerging industries like unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and mobile technologies, as well as the state's primary industries of agriculture and energy. To this end, Hoeven is working to: Support the success of the state'stech entrepreneurs. Expand access toScience, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) educationand promotecollege affordability. Invest inbroadband infrastructureto advance the implementation of new technologies, like precision agriculture. Our state needs hard-working, motivated individuals to support the growth of our state's tech sector, and while our nation continues to combat this pandemic, we appreciate the efforts of NDSCS, Microsoft and TrainND to provide this opportunity for technical training to those who are driven to pursue such a career, said Hoeven. This will not only help reduce the economic impacts of COVID-19 in the near-term, it will help build on our long-standing efforts to establish the Red River Valley as a hub of tech entrepreneurship, which serves as the third wave in our state's economic growth. Supporting Tech Entrepreneurship Hoeven is advancing measures like theSupport Our Start-Ups Act, bipartisan legislation he introduced with Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) to enable entrepreneurs to deduct more of the start-up costs for their business and invest more into their operations sooner. The senator also helped introduce thePortable Benefits for Independent Workers Pilot Program Act. This bipartisan bill would make portable benefits more accessible for entrepreneurs and provide greater certainty for them and their families. Promoting STEM Education & College Affordability The senator cosponsored legislation that was signed into law this year tosupport veterans as they pursue STEM careersby making them eligible for National Science Foundation (NSF) programs and directing the agency to enhance outreach to veterans. A similar Hoeven-cosponsored measure was signed into law last year toexpand NSF STEM initiativesto young childrenand increase their interest in these fields at an earlier age. In addition to his STEM-specific efforts, Hoeven is cosponsoring the following measures to improve college affordability: Employer Participation in Repayment Act, which would allow employers to provide tax-free student loan repayment up to $5,250 per year. Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act, a billto extend Pell grant eligibility to students pursuing high-quality, shorter-term job training programs that meet regional workforce needs. Investing in Rural Broadband In addition, Hoeven has worked as chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee to secure $1.7 billion across fiscal years 2018-2020 for theReConnect Program, a rural broadband loan and grant pilot program. The senator also cosponsored: ThePrecision Agriculture Connectivity Act, which passed as part of the 2018 Farm Bill, to ensure adequate broadband access in rural areas. TheBroadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (DATA) Act, which wassignedinto law in March, to improve federal broadband mapping. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-wishes-north-dakotans-happy-thanksgiving,Hoeven Wishes North Dakotans Happy Thanksgiving,2020-11-26,2020,2020-11,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"11.26.20 Hoeven Wishes North Dakotans Happy Thanksgiving BISMARCK, N.D. Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement to wish North Dakotans a happy Thanksgiving: While 2020 has been a year like no other, today we take the opportunity to reflect on how much we have to be thankful for. We are grateful for the health care professionals and essential employees working around the clock. We're thankful for the tireless dedication of the farmers, ranchers and truckers producing and transporting our nation's food supply. We appreciate the critical work of our educators, who continue to adapt to challenging circumstances to help grow the knowledge and skills of students. We're grateful for the men and women in uniform who have served, or are currently serving, in the U.S. Armed Forces and the first responders and law enforcement officers serving here at home. From Mikey, me and our entire family, thank you and have a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Click here to watch video. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-announces-funding-to-family-healthcare-center-in-fargo,Hoeven Announces Funding to Family Healthcare Center in Fargo,2020-11-25,2020,2020-11,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"11.25.20 Hoeven Announces Funding to Family Healthcare Center in Fargo FARGO, N.D. Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has awarded $1,376,630 to the Family Healthcare Center in Fargo. This grant will be used to support primary and preventative health care services to low-income individuals in eastern North Dakota. This funding will support the Family Healthcare Center and their efforts to provide quality care and resources to their patients, said Hoeven. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-statement-on-usda-proposed-rule-to-restore-nutrition-flexibilities-under-school-meal-programs,Hoeven Statement on USDA Proposed Rule to Restore Nutrition Flexibilities Under School Meal Programs,2020-11-25,2020,2020-11,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"11.25.20 Hoeven Statement on USDA Proposed Rule to Restore Nutrition Flexibilities Under School Meal Programs Senator Worked to Provide Certainty for School Districts, Nutrition Professionals under Whole Grains, Sodium & Dairy Requirements BISMARCK, N.D. Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a proposed rule torestore whole grain, sodium and dairy flexibilities under the federal Child Nutrition Programs. Following Hoeven's efforts with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, USDA previouslyfinalizeda rule to provide this certainty to school nutrition professionals and school districts, however, portions of that rule were overturned by a U.S. federal district court earlier this year. Prior to this, the senator also secured a provision in annual funding legislation that granted schools greater flexibility in meeting USDA's whole grains and sodium requirements. USDA will accept public comments on the newly-proposed rule through December 28, 2020. Additional information can be foundhere. While the federal court decision in April was a setback for our schools, we appreciate the administration for continuing to work with us to provide this much-needed certainty for school nutrition professionals, said Hoeven. By providing reasonable flexibility under the standards for whole grains, sodium and dairy, this proposed rule will enable schools to provide meals that are nutritious and kids will actually eat, without breaking their budgets. Specifically, the proposed rule would address requirements for: WHOLE GRAINS:Under the previous regulations, all grains offered with school meals were required to be whole grain rich down to the croutons on the fresh salad bar. While schools were able to apply for waivers, Hoeven worked to address concerns with the waiver application and provide longer-term flexibility. This rule would allow for half of all grains offered to be whole-grain rich. SODIUM: Schools have made great strides in reducing sodium to meet Target 1 sodium levels. However, school nutrition professionals have warned that lower sodium targets will push many healthy options like low-fat deli sandwiches, soups and salads off the menu, due in part to naturally occurring sodium in foods. In recognition of this, the rule would allow schools to remain at Target 1 sodium levels through the 2023-2024 school year, giving schools additional time to meet the Target 2 requirements and adjust to sodium reduction efforts. The final sodium target is eliminated under this rule. MILK: The rule would permanently give schools the option to serve flavored low-fat milk, in addition to the currently allowed unflavored non-fat and low-fat milk and flavored non-fat milk. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-cfap-payments-help-maintain-ranchers-operations-while-we-get-back-to-stable-conditions-and-advance-fair-transparent-pricing,"Hoeven: CFAP Payments Help Maintain Ranchers' Operations While We Get Back to Stable Conditions & Advance Fair, Transparent Pricing",2020-11-21,2020,2020-11,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"11.21.20 Hoeven: CFAP Payments Help Maintain Ranchers' Operations While We Get Back to Stable Conditions & Advance Fair, Transparent Pricing Senator Outlines Efforts to Improve Cattle Market, Secure Agriculture Assistance at I-BAND Annual Meeting BISMARCK, N.D. Senator John Hoeven today addressed the Independent Beef Association of North Dakota's (I-BAND) annual meeting, where he outlined his efforts as chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a members of the Senate Agriculture Committee to help ranchers overcome the challenges of severe weather, low commodity prices, trade disruptions and COVID-19. Hoeven has worked to secure assistance for the nation's agriculture producers, with North Dakota's livestock producers having receivednearly $213 millionin Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) and CFAP 2 payments to date. The senator is advancing this temporary assistance and working with the administration to ensure it serves producers as effectively as possible, with the goal of getting back to stable production conditions. At the same time, Hoeven continues his efforts toensure fair and transparent pricingfor the nation's cattle producers. Our ranchers deserve a market that gives them a fair price for their product, and that's exactly what we're working to provide, both through our efforts with calling for the DOJ investigation and the upcoming Livestock Mandatory Reporting reauthorization, Hoeven said. At the same time, we are providing temporary assistance to support producers through an unprecedented series of challenges. This is all about ensuring ranchers can maintain their operations until conditions improve and, with more fair and transparent pricing, empowering them to continue providing the highest quality, lowest cost food supply in the world. Ensuring a Fair & Transparent Cattle Market Hoeven is advancing the following efforts to support cattle ranchers and improve pricing and transparency in the beef market: Making the case for the Department of Justice (DOJ) toinvestigate price manipulation in the cattle market. Hoeven was among the first senators in calling for an investigation, having joined aletterled by Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) to Attorney General William Barr in March. Hoeven and Senator Deb Fischer also pressedBarrto investigate suspected price manipulation and anticompetitive behavior in the cattle industry. The DOJ began itsinquiryinto meatpacking companies earlier this year, and the senator continues urging the administration to exercise its authority to address potential violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act and broader antitrust laws. Cosponsoring bipartisan legislation, introduced by Senator Chuck Grassley toincrease transparency and competition in the cattle market. The legislation requires that a minimum of 50 percent of a meat packer's weekly volume of beef slaughter be purchased on the open or spot market. Stressing the need toinclude meaningful reforms in the Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR) reauthorization. LMRrequires meat packers and importers to report to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) the prices they pay for cattle, hogs and sheep purchased for slaughter, and the prices they receive for meat derived from such species. LMR currently expires on December 11, 2020. Hoeven highlighted a USDAreportreleased earlier this year, which details disparities between boxed beef and live cattle prices, and demonstrates the need for cattle market reforms. Securing Agriculture Assistance Hoeven secured $9.5 billion of direct funding to assist farmers and ranchers as well as $14 billion in Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funding in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The senator then worked with USDA to advance the initial CFAP payments and to ensure theCCC fundingwas used for CFAP 2. Hoeven also held regular meetings with North Dakota producers and USDA officials, including Farm Service Agency (FSA) AdministratorRichard Fordyce, to facilitate feedback to the administration and make sure the program works for farmers and ranchers. Under CFAP 2,ranchers will receive $55/headfor the highest number of cattle in inventory between April 16 and August 31. Sign-up for the program runs until December 11, 2020. Additional information on CFAP 2 is available from USDA atwww.farmers.gov. In addition, Hoeven worked to include afull reimbursementof the CCC in the continuing resolution passed earlier this fall. On multiple occasions, Hoeven led his farm state colleagues in securing support for the CCC reimbursement on the Senate floor,citing a letter signed by more than 40 farm groups calling for funding the CCC. This helps ensure producers don't face delays in vital Farm Bill programs, including the Livestock Forage Program and Livestock Indemnity Program. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-outlines-efforts-to-ensure-farmers-receive-needed-assistance-until-conditions-and-prices-improve,Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Ensure Farmers Receive Needed Assistance Until Conditions & Prices Improve,2020-11-20,2020,2020-11,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"11.20.20 Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Ensure Farmers Receive Needed Assistance Until Conditions & Prices Improve Senator Addresses North Dakota Farm Bureau Annual Meeting BISMARCK, N.D. At the North Dakota Farm Bureau's annual meeting, Senator John Hoeven today outlined his efforts to ensure agriculture producers receive the support they need to weather the challenges of severe weather, low commodity prices, trade disruptions and COVID-19, with the goal of getting back to stable production conditions and market prices. To this end, Hoeven has been advancing the following efforts as chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee: Providing agriculture assistanceunder the second Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) and ensuring the assistance is delivered as effectively as possible. Securing the regular, fullreimbursement of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC)to prevent any payment delays under Farm Bill programs. Pressing the administration to finalize thequality loss coverage under the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+)as soon as possible. Providingregulatory relief, including from the 2015 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. Ensuringstrong support for farm country's prioritiesin the Senate's Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 funding legislation, including crop insurance and loan programs. Farmers and ranchers have faced real challenges in recent years, and all the while, they have continued working hard to produce the food supply that every American relies on every day, said Hoeven. Our efforts have been all about providing the assistance that our producers need to weather these difficult times until conditions improve, so farmers and ranchers can get back to selling their crops and livestock at fair market prices. This is a priority we continue to drive home with the administration, from securing COVID-19 relief to implementing quality loss coverage under WHIP+. Moving forward, we are working to ensure any further relief legislation considered by Congress includes additional assistance for farmers and ranchers, while also taking a targeted approach to meet the needs of our nation. Providing Ag Assistance TheCFAP 2relief for farmers and ranchersutilizes the $14 billion in CCC funding Hoeven secured in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The senator raised this priority withnumerous officials in the White House and at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), outlining the needs of North Dakota farmers and ranchers and working to ensure the CCC funds were used for this purpose. Hoeven also held regular meetings with North Dakota producers and USDA officials, including Farm Service Agency (FSA) AdministratorRichard Fordyce, to facilitate feedback to the administration and make sure the program works for farmers and ranchers. CFAP 2 provides coverage for non-specialty crops, livestock, dairy and specialty crops and includes three categories of payments, which will be subject to payment limitations and adjusted gross income restrictions. Additional information on CFAP 2 is available from USDA atwww.farmers.gov. Sign-up for the program runs until December 11, 2020. Securing CCC Reimbursement Hoeven worked to include afull reimbursementof the CCC in the continuing resolution passed earlier this year to ensure producers don't face delays in vital Farm Bill programs, including Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC), Price Loss Coverage (PLC), Marketing Assistance Loans, Sugar Loans, and the Livestock Forage and Indemnity Programs. On multiple occasions, Hoeven led his farm state colleagues in urging support for the CCC reimbursement on the Senate floor,citing a letter signed by more than 40 farm groups calling for funding the CCC. Pressing for WHIP+ Quality Loss Coverage Hoeven secured the expansion of WHIP+ as part of disaster assistance legislationpassedlast year and has been pressing the administration to finalize the program, including in recent conversations withFordyceand Under Secretary for Farm Production and ConservationBill Northey, as well as aroundtablehe hosted with North Dakota producers and Fordyce in October.The senator was told that FSA is working to complete the implementation process, including regulatory clearance, handbook drafting and software development and would release program details as soon as these steps are complete. Regulatory Reform As a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Hoeven supported the replacement of the 2015 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, following his efforts to defund WOTUS in 2016 and 2017 and prevent its implementation. The new Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR) maintains federal authority to protect the quality of navigable waters and the core tributaries that flow into them, while also making clear those waters which are not covered by federal authority, including groundwater, ditches, farm and stock watering ponds and prior converted cropland. Such waters continue to be protected under state, tribal and local regulations. Advancing Farm Country Priorities in FY2021 Hoeven recently announced that he had secured the followingkey provisionsin the Senate's FY2021 funding legislation to provide certainty and needed support to farmers and ranchers: Maintained support forcrop insuranceand other farm bill programs. Increased funding for farm direct, guaranteed and emergency loansto meet producers' expected demand for the program and ensure access to capital. Provided funding for theHoeven Water Bank InitiativeandWetland Mitigation Bankingprogram. Included language to ensure the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) uses an acre-for-acre ratio for wetland mitigation. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-statement-on-occs-proposed-rule-on-fair-access-to-credit,Hoeven Statement on OCC's Proposed Rule on Fair Access to Credit,2020-11-20,2020,2020-11,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"11.20.20 Hoeven Statement on OCC's Proposed Rule on Fair Access to Credit BISMARCK, N.D. Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a proposed rule that would ensure fair access to banking services provided by national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches and agencies of foreign bank organizations. Specifically, the rule would require larger banks, those with $100 billion or more in assets, to offer financial services to all customers except to the extent that risk factors particular to an individual customer dictate otherwise. In practice this rule would prevent banks from refusing banking services, including lending, to businesses and consumers based on anything other than creditworthiness, rather than arbitrarily denying financial services to entire industries. The Comptroller's proposed rule will help ensure that credit-worthy businesses receive the banking services they need and are not subject to discrimination based on their industry or other factors, said Hoeven. We appreciate the Comptroller for working to prevent banking discrimination, and helping to ensure businesses are not refused serviced based on anything other than their creditworthiness. Hoeven has joined efforts to prevent banks from discriminating against legal and compliant businesses. That includes joining a letter led by Senator Kevin Cramer to the leaders of the Treasury Department and Small Business Administration to ensure that lawful companies are not being discriminated against under the CARES Act. Additionally, the senator joined an effort led by Senator Dan Sullivan to raise the issue with the President. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-thanks-veterans-servicemembers-and-families-in-senate-floor-speech,"Hoeven Thanks Veterans, Servicemembers and Families in Senate Floor Speech",2020-11-20,2020,2020-11,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"11.20.20 Hoeven Thanks Veterans, Servicemembers and Families in Senate Floor Speech WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven this week delivered remarks on the U.S. Senate floor to recognize and thank veterans, servicemembers and their families throughout North Dakota and across the country. As a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee and the Senate Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Committee, Hoeven outlined his efforts to ensure that the men and women who have served, or are currently serving in our Armed Forces, receive the care, benefits and recognition they have earned. The senator highlighted North Dakota's rich tradition of military service and his visit to the war memorials on the National Mall last week in honor of Veterans Day. With Veterans Day having recently passed and Thanksgiving approaching, we are once again reminded of the many freedoms and blessings we enjoy as a nation, all of which have been secured by the men and women who serve or have served in our Armed Forces, said Hoeven. We can best honor the service and courage of our veterans and those who serve in our Armed Forces by ensuring they receive the care, benefits and recognition that our nation promised them. We continue working to do just that to show our gratitude for their service and sacrifice. Click here to watch. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-theodore-roosevelt-national-park-scenic-loop-to-receive-restore-our-parks-funding-in-fy2021,Hoeven: Theodore Roosevelt National Park Scenic Loop to Receive Restore Our Parks Funding In FY2021,2020-11-20,2020,2020-11,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"11.20.20 Hoeven: Theodore Roosevelt National Park Scenic Loop to Receive Restore Our Parks Funding In FY2021 Senator Worked to Pass Legislation He Cosponsored as Part of the Great American Outdoors Act, Advanced Scenic Loop Repairs with Interior Secretary Bernhardt BISMARCK, N.D. Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after Department of the Interior Secretary David Bernhardt listed the Scenic Loop Drive in the South Unit of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TRNP) as a priority project under theRestore Our Parks Act, which Hoeven cosponsored and worked to pass earlier this year as part of theGreat American Outdoors Act. This ensures the road repair and construction project will receive funding from the Restore Our Parks Act in fiscal year (FY) 2021. Since joining President Trump as hesignedthe bill into law in August, Hoeven has been advocating for the project to be selected for funding from the National Park and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund created by the legislation. We worked to secure the scenic loop's inclusion on this priority list as it further cements the National Park Service's commitment to the project and ensures funding from the Restore Our Parks Act will be put toward the construction effort, said Hoeven. We appreciate Secretary Bernhardt, Secretary Chao, and staff at the NPS and Federal Highway Administration for their continued work with us to address this and other deferred maintenance needs at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. We passed the Restore Our Parks Act for just this reason to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience at our nation's national parks, which serve an important role in our heritage and local economies. Rebuilding TRNP's Scenic Loop Hoeven has been working with the administration to help advance repairs for TRNP's scenic loop, including: Discussing the need to complete the project in a timely manner with Department of Transportation Secretary Chao, who oversees the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Holding regular meetings with Interior, FHWA and National Park Service (NPS) officials to advocate for the project's inclusion on the priority list and to monitor its progress. The FHWA began itspreconstructionwork for the scenic loop earlier this year, which includes a geotechnical assessment and design, with construction expected to start in spring of 2022. Addressing Deferred Maintenance The Great American Outdoors Act created a National Park and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund using excess revenue from on and offshore energy production on federal lands. This will provide up to $1.9 billion per year for the next 5 years to address deferred maintenance projects under the NPS, Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management and the Bureau of Indian Education. Seventy percent of these funds are dedicated to the NPS and will help address the agency's maintenance backlog, including about$50 million of deferred maintenance in North Dakota, consisting mostly of road repairs. These revenues already accrue to the federal government, and accordingly, the legislation requires no new taxes and does not impact existing mineral and energy revenues that go to the states. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-statement-on-fmcsa-rule-to-provide-certainty-for-ag-haulers-clarify-ag-commodity-definition,"Hoeven Statement on FMCSA Rule to Provide Certainty for Ag Haulers, Clarify Ag Commodity Definition",2020-11-19,2020,2020-11,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"11.19.20 Hoeven Statement on FMCSA Rule to Provide Certainty for Ag Haulers, Clarify Ag Commodity Definition Senator has Worked to Address Challenges Faced by Agricultural Haulers BISMARCK, N.D. Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement after the Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published an interim final rule to clarify the definition of an agricultural commodity and livestock in the hours-of-service (HOS) regulation. DOT coordinated with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on the rule. This interim final rule follows the agency'sAdvanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) and request for public commenton revising the definitions of livestock and agricultural commodities that was issued in July 2019. We continue to work to address the challenges faced by agricultural haulers and to provide relief from unnecessarily burdensome regulations and ensure that farmers and ranchers are able to get their products to market safely and efficiently, said Hoeven. We appreciate the Administration updating and clarifying the definition of agricultural commodity, which is important because it determines who can use the ag and livestock hours-of-service exemptions. Under current regulations, drivers transporting agricultural commodities, including livestock, and non-processed foods from the source of the commodities to a location within 150 air miles of the source, during harvest and planting seasons as defined by each State, are exempt from the HOS requirements. The current definition of agricultural commodity used by FMCSA is, any agricultural commodity, non-processed food, feed, fiber, or livestock, which FMCSA described as circular and ambiguous. The interim final rule clarifies and updates the definition of the terms agricultural commodity, livestock, and non-processed food as they are used in the HOS regulations. Hoeven has worked to address the unique challenges faced by agricultural haulers. To this end, FMCSA began the process last year to provide additional flexibility for the transportation of agricultural products under the150 air mile agricultural exemption, which the agency is working to improveat the senator'srequest. Further, Hoeven is advancing hisModernizing Agricultural Transportation Act, bipartisan legislation hereintroducedlast year with Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) to identify and remove obstacles to the safe, humane and market-efficient transportation of agricultural commodities, including livestock. Specifically, the Hoeven-Bennet bill would establish a working group at the U.S. Department of Transportation comprised of representatives from the transportation and agriculture industries, transportation safety representatives and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The working group would be required to consider the impact of existing HOS and Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rules on the commercial transport of livestock, insects and agricultural commodities and develop guidelines on reforming these rules. Within 120 days of receiving the working group's report, the Transportation Secretary must propose regulatory changes to the HOS and ELD regulations, taking into account the group's findings and recommendations. The legislation would also delay enforcement of the ELD rule until the required reforms are formally proposed by the Transportation Secretary. The bill follows Hoeven's successful efforts through the appropriations process to secure delays of the ELD rule in Fiscal Years (FY) 2018-2020. The recently released Senate appropriations bill includes an additional delay for FY21. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-leads-senators-in-pressing-ferc-to-advance-efforts-to-ensure-grid-resilience-and-fairly-value-baseload-power,Hoeven Leads Senators in Pressing FERC to Advance Efforts to Ensure Grid Resilience & Fairly Value Baseload Power,2020-11-18,2020,2020-11,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"11.18.20 Hoeven Leads Senators in Pressing FERC to Advance Efforts to Ensure Grid Resilience & Fairly Value Baseload Power WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven today led a group of his Senate colleagues in pressing the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to provide an update on the agency's efforts to ensure the resiliency and reliability of the electrical grid. FERC opened its resilience docket (AD18-7-000) to receive public comment on the need to ensure markets properly value the resilience and fuel security of traditional baseload resources, like coal. However, the comment period ended in April 2018, and the agency has since taken no measureable actions to advance this priority. Accordingly, in aletterto FERC Chairman James Danly, Hoeven and his fellow senators are requesting that the agency outline the measures it will take to evaluate grid resilience, address the challenges facing grid operators and strengthen the reliability of the grid. Hoeven's letter is co-signed by Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah). Congressman David B. McKinley (R-W.Va.) led a similar effort in the House of Representatives. Every home and business depends on the grid's ability to keep the lights on, and this effort is about preserving access to reliable and affordable baseload power, like coal, which can meet the demand for electricity, regardless of weather or time of day,said Senator Hoeven. FERC has already gathered public input on the issue of grid resilience, but as we've seen during recent events, including California's rolling blackouts in August, we need clear action to strengthen the grid by stopping the alarming loss of baseload generation capacity. That's why we continue pressing FERC to ensure baseload power is fairly valued in regulated markets, while also advancing tools like the 45Q tax credit and CCUS technology to provide a true path forward for our coal producers. The closure of additional baseload power plants will weaken America's national and economic security. With coal and nuclear plants already closing at alarming rates, the reliability of America's electric grid is at risk,said Rep. McKinley. From the Polar Vortex to rolling blackouts in California to the growing threat of cyberattacks from foreign enemies, we've seen how weather and other external factors can stress our energy supply and threaten our security. FERC needs to follow through on its commitment to address grid resiliency, and in doing so guarantee reliable and secure energy for consumers. This comes as the latest in Hoeven's efforts to ensure coal is fairly valued as a reliable and affordable source of baseload power and to ensure coal's continued role in the nation's energy mix. To this end, Hoeven has: Repeatedly raised this issue with FERC and the administration, including Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette. Worked closely with the White House, Treasury Department and Energy Department to get the45Q tax creditimplemented in a manner that: Makes carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) projects more commercially-viable. Provides an important revenue stream to coal producers. Moving forward, Hoeven is prioritizing the need to provide a direct payment option and extend the time available for claiming the 45Q tax credit. Supported the University of North Dakota's Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) in developing CCUS technology to enable greater energy production with fewer emissions. To date, Hoeven has secured$43 million forProject Tundra, an effort led by the EERC and Minnkota Power. Introduced an amendment, along with Senator Cramer, torepeal the one-year extension of the Wind Production Tax Credit (PTC). Provided much-neededregulatory relieffor the nation's energy producers, including repealing burdensome rules on coal producers. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-minot-air-force-base-confirmed-as-host-of-mh-139-grey-wolf,Hoeven: Minot Air Force Base Confirmed as Host of MH-139 Grey Wolf,2020-11-18,2020,2020-11,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"11.18.20 Hoeven: Minot Air Force Base Confirmed as Host of MH-139 Grey Wolf New Helicopters Expected on Base by 2026, Construction on Helicopter Facility Expected to Start Next Summer MINOT, N.D. Senator John Hoeven announced that the U.S. Air Force has confirmed that Minot Air Force Base (MAFB) will host the MH-139 Grey Wolf with an expected delivery date in 2026. As a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, Hoeven has worked to secure funding for the Grey Wolf helicopters and a new helicopter facility at MAFB needed to house the MH-139. Hoeven spoke with Air Force Assistant Secretary John Henderson and outlined the importance of keeping the new helicopters on schedule to replace the aging UH-1N Huey helicopters at MAFB. Hoeven confirmed that construction on MAFB's new helicopter facility, which will accommodate the MH-139, is expected to start next summer and expected to take approximately two years to build. We've worked hard to modernize our nation's nuclear forces at Minot Air Force and across the country, said Hoeven. Given the age of the Huey helicopters, securing these new Grey Wolf helicopters and a facility to house them has been one of my highest priorities for Minot Air Force Base. With the Air Force officially basing the Grey Wolf at Minot Air Force Base, we're on track to have these new helicopters in Minot in 2026. As a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, Hoeven has worked to ensure the modernization of the nation's nuclear forces remains on track. This includes replacing the Vietnam-era UH-1N Huey helicopters that provide security for the ICBM silos. To this end, the senator: Helped secure$538 million for the new helicopter fleetin annual appropriations legislation since FY2018. The Senate's FY2021 defense funding legislation, which was released last week, includedan additional $235 million to develop, test and purchase the MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters. Repeatedly pressed the Air Force and Department of Defense to move forward with the replacement as quickly as possible, provide a detailed timeline for the replacement and ensure greater transparency in the Air Force's plans for improving the security of the missile silos. Providedmore than $71 million across fiscal year 2019 and 2020 for a new helicopter facility at the Minot Air Force Base. The existing facilities are aging and will not accommodate new helicopters that will replace the Hueys currently deployed at the base. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-senate-passes-legislation-to-reauthorize-us-grains-standards-act,Hoeven: Senate Passes Legislation to Reauthorize U.S. Grains Standards Act,2020-11-17,2020,2020-11,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"11.17.20 Hoeven: Senate Passes Legislation to Reauthorize U.S. Grains Standards Act WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement after the Senate approved legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA) through 2025. The USGSA authorizes the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) to establish official marketing standards for certain grains and oilseeds, which facilitates the marketing of U.S. grain and related products by defining quality standards and preventing deceptive practices within the inspection system. The agency also manages a network of federal, state and private laboratories to provide official inspection and weighing services. The legislation now will go to the House, which must reauthorize theUSGSA, or it will expireafterDecember 11, 2020. The grain inspection system provides a vital service to our producers, said Hoeven. This legislation will help ensure certainty for our grain growers, which is especially important as our farmers work to overcome the wide range of challenges they currently face. Through this and other efforts, we are working to ensure our farmers can continue to provide the highest quality, lowest cost food supply in the world. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-outlines-efforts-to-grow-grand-forks-missions-support-air-force-isr-priorities-to-new-acc-commander,"Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Grow Grand Forks Missions, Support Air Force ISR Priorities to New ACC Commander",2020-11-16,2020,2020-11,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"11.16.20 Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Grow Grand Forks Missions, Support Air Force ISR Priorities to New ACC Commander General Kelly Accepts Senator's Invitation to Visit Grand Forks Air Force Base GRAND FORKS, N.D. Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, outlined to General Mark D. Kelly, the new Commander of Air Combat Command (ACC), his work to grow the missions at the Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB) and enhance the base's ability to support the Air Force's intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) efforts. Hoeven also invited General Kelly to visit Grand Forks and learn about the base's missions firsthand, which the general agreed to do. Specifically, the senator highlighted: His work with Kelly's predecessor to convert Grand Forks to an ISR wing and re-designate the base as theleadfor all U.S. Air Force Global Hawk operations. His ongoing efforts toupgrade the Global Hawkto support the widest possible set of missions. The Senate's recently-released Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 funding legislation includes $29 million that Hoeven secured for upgrades to allow the aircraft to reroute around adverse weather conditions. Hoeven also worked to ensure the Senate's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would restrict the retirement of the Global Hawk. The base'sunique relationship with the Grand SkyUnmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Research and Development Park, which offers an opportunity to better leverage this technology in securing the nation. We've worked hard to make the Global Hawk our nation's premiere ISR aircraft, having advanced a full sensor array for the aircraft and upgrades that allow it to fly in a variety of conditions, said Hoeven. The conversation with General Kelly was an opportunity to highlight Grand Forks' tremendous contributions to our nation's defense and outline how we can best utilize this base to support future Air Force ISR priorities. That includes not only further developing the Global Hawk platform, but also protecting our nation's interests in the Arctic, standing up the Space Force and housing potential new UAS missions. I look forward to his visit to Grand Forks and our continued work together in advancing these priorities. Today's conversation with General Kelly builds on Hoeven's previous efforts to advance new opportunities for GFAFB, including: Securing the Arctic Mission Hoeven included an additional provision in the Senate's NDAA requiring Air Force to report on infrastructure requirements for the Arctic mission,which will help build the case for Grand Forks' role in the mission. Further, the senator has repeatedly stressed to Air Force leadership that GFAFB is well-positioned to fulfill critical roles within the Arctic mission. The senator has highlighted the base's significant ISR capabilities, as well as its ability to house future Air Force assets as they transit to and from the Arctic. In 2014, Hoeven led a delegation to NORTHCOM headquarters and hosted the former NORTHCOM Commander in North Dakota in 2017. Hoeven also advanced provisions in the FY2020 NDAA requiring a report on China and Russia's activities in the Arctic, as well as a report to outline how Northern Tier bases, like Minot and Grand Forks, can be utilized to advance U.S. interests in the region. Standing up the Space Force Earlier this year, Hoeven met with Gen. John Raymond, chief of staff for the U.S. Space Force, to outline opportunities for the GFAFB and Cavalier Air Force Station to assist in standing up the new branch of the armed forces. Additionally, he stressed the University of North Dakota's partnerships with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Department of Defense, which could be leveraged to help meet the technology and workforce development needs of the Space Force. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-upgrades-support-minot-regions-weather-radar,Hoeven: Upgrades Support Minot Region's Weather Radar,2020-11-16,2020,2020-11,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"11.16.20 Hoeven: Upgrades Support Minot Region's Weather Radar Senator Worked to Secure Funding, Pressed Administration to Prevent Outages & Address Gaps in Radar Coverage MINOT, N.D. Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement as the National Weather Service (NWS) this week began upgrading the KMBX weather radar that serves the Minot region. The upgrades are being made under the Service Life Extension Program, which rehabilitates and improves the performance of the existing NEXRAD system. The KMBX radar is set to receive generator and power upgrades, with work on this particular sequence of repairs expected to be complete by the end of this week. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Hoeven worked tofund the Service Life Extension Program (SLEP), which would receive nearly $16 million under the Senate's recently-released Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 funding legislation, andpressed the administration for repairs and upgrades to Minot's radarafter maintenance issues affected its performance.This comes as part of the senator's broader efforts with the NWS, Air Force and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to address radar outages impacting North Dakota and ensure the systems' reliability. These efforts also include: Adjusting the radar system in Minot toexpand low-level coverage in western North Dakota and improve severe weather and tornado warnings in the region. The adjustment wascompletedlast year. Hoeven pressed for this adjustment following the 2018 tornado that resulted in one death, dozens of injuries and the displacement of approximately 200 local residents in Watford City. Hoeven also ensured NOAA included North Dakota in a report on gaps in NEXRAD coverage, which was required by legislation that Congress passed in 2017. Advancing thePhased Array Weather Radar programto research and develop the next generation of weather radar. The Senate's FY2021 funding legislation provides $14 million for this priority. The NEXRAD weather radar provides an essential service to our communities, helping to warn residents about the threat of severe weather and informing a wide array of business operations, from agriculture to transportation, said Hoeven. That's why we funded Minot's upgrades through the Service Life Extension Program and pressed the administration to quickly resolve the radar's maintenance issues, which will help ensure local residents can rely on this radar service when it is needed most. More broadly, efforts like this will promote the reliability of our existing radar systems while we support the development of the next generation of radar technology. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-announces-more-than-12-million-in-head-start-funding-to-tgu-schools,Hoeven Announces More Than $1.2 Million in Head Start Funding to TGU Schools,2020-11-13,2020,2020-11,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"11.13.20 Hoeven Announces More Than $1.2 Million in Head Start Funding to TGU Schools BISMARCK, N.D. Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1,206,929 to the TGU School District. This funding was made available through the Office of Head Start and will support efforts to provide educational services and resources to children from low-income families, helping to prepare them for school. Head Start services provide vital resources to children and their families, and today's grant from HHS will offer support to the region, said Hoeven. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-fema-awards-85-million-to-north-dakota,Hoeven: FEMA Awards $8.5 Million to North Dakota,2020-11-12,2020,2020-11,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"11.12.20 Hoeven: FEMA Awards $8.5 Million to North Dakota WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $8.5 million to the State of North Dakota. This grant was made available under the Stafford Act and will be used to assist with expenses related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, including health and safety efforts such as increased testing. This funding will support North Dakota's continued efforts to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency, said Hoeven. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-statement-on-passing-of-former-north-dakota-state-senator-russell-and-betty-thane,Hoeven Statement on Passing of Former North Dakota State Senator Russell and Betty Thane,2020-11-11,2020,2020-11,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"11.11.20 Hoeven Statement on Passing of Former North Dakota State Senator Russell and Betty Thane BISMARCK, N.D. Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement on the passing of former North Dakota State Senator Russell Thane and his wife Betty.Russell Thane represented the 25th district in the North Dakota Senate from 1971 to 2006. We send our sincere condolences to the Thane family on the passing of Russell and Betty Thane. Russ and Betty, who were married for 68 years, spent their lives in service to our state and nation. They met while Russ was serving in the U.S. Air Force, and further, Russ served our state for more than 35 years as a member of the North Dakota State Legislature. When I was governor, Senator Thane was a key partner in helping to pass important education legislation, one of many accomplishments during his long tenure. Mikey and I are praying for comfort for the loved ones of Russ and Betty. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-nominates-five-north-dakota-students-to-military-academies,Hoeven Nominates Five North Dakota Students to Military Academies,2020-11-10,2020,2020-11,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"11.10.20 Hoeven Nominates Five North Dakota Students to Military Academies WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven today announced that he has nominated five North Dakota students for appointments to the nation's military academies. Hoeven nominatedLuke Gasperof Bismarck Century High School to the U.S. Military Academy (West Point);Marissa Sheaof Bismarck St. Mary's High School to West Point,Camden Larsenof Grand Forks Red River High School to the U.S. Air Force Academy;Ieree Lundinof Bismarck Century High School to the U.S. Naval Academy; andRebecca VanVleetof Fargo North High School to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. North Dakota has a strong military history, and it is an honor to nominate talented young men and women from North Dakota to our nation's military academies, said Hoeven. Luke, Marissa, Camden, Ieree and Rebecca the attributes, character and educational attainment needed to earn these nominations and will represent our state and nation well. We wish them the best of luck and thank them for their bravery and courage to serve our country. Students applying for military academies are required to receive a Congressional nomination as part of the application process.These five students have now fulfilled that requirement and their names will be submitted to the respective academies. Each service academy admission board will determine final appointments. Those appointed receive a scholarship and military appointment and must serve in the military for at least five years upon graduation. Information on the students Hoeven nominated for academy appointments follows: Luke Gasper, Bismarck West Point Luke is a senior at Bismarck Century High School where he holds a 3.87 GPA. The son of Francis and Sabina Gasper, Luke is active in the National Honor Society, cross country, hockey, track, and concert and jazz band. Luke is enrolled in six Advanced Placement (AP) courses and recently participated in the U.S. Naval Academy Summer STEM Program.Click here for a photo. Marissa Shea, Bismarck West Point Marissa graduated from Bismarck St. Mary's High School with a 3.99 GPA and is currently enrolled in Northwestern Preparatory School. The daughter of Patrick and Vienna Shea, Marissa was enrolled in six AP courses and participated in the National Honor Society, Civil Air Patrol, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Saints for Life, hockey and volleyball.Click here for a photo. Camden Larsen, Grand Forks U.S. Air Force Academy Camden is a senior at Grand Forks Red River High school where he holds a 4.2 GPA. The son of Bradley and Margo Larsen, Camden is an Eagle Scout and involved in Student Council, DECA, the FEMA Youth Council, Science and Engineering Fair, Substance Abuse Prevention and Law Enforcement training. Camden serves as a referee for the ND Soccer League.Click here for a photo. Ieree Lundin, Bismarck U.S. Naval Academy Ieree is a senior at Bismarck Century High School where she holds a 3.9 GPA. The daughter of Steve and Melissa Lundin, Ieree is involved in track and field, Student Council and the National Honor Society. She is a two-time national dance champion and serves as North Dakota DECA vice president and volunteers with United Way and her church.Click here for a photo. Rebecca VanVleet, Fargo U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Rebecca is a senior at Fargo North High School where she holds a 4.16 GPA. The daughter of James and Melissa VanVleet, Rebecca is involved in the Air Force ROTC Flight Commander and PT Competitive Team and the 4-H Air Rifle Team. She is an active volunteer in her community and church.Click here for a photo. Individuals interested in applying for a military academy nomination for academic year 2021-2022 should apply by October 2021. Additional information on service academy nominations is available on Senator Hoeven'swebsite. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-outlines-key-provisions-for-north-dakota-producers-in-senates-fy-2021-agriculture-appropriations-legislation,Hoeven Outlines Key Provisions for North Dakota Producers in Senate's FY 2021 Agriculture Appropriations Legislation,2020-11-10,2020,2020-11,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"11.10.20 Hoeven Outlines Key Provisions for North Dakota Producers in Senate's FY 2021 Agriculture Appropriations Legislation WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, today outlined key provisions for North Dakota that he included in the Senate's Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, including: $5 million for the Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grant Program, which supports innovation clusters in rural regions. Hoeven also included language to prioritize projects like Grand Farm. Increased funding for farm direct, guaranteed and emergency loansto meet producers' expected demand for the program, which provide farmers and ranchers with capital. Strong support foragricultural research,conducted by the Agriculture Research Service (ARS) and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) The Senate Appropriations Committee released the bill today, as Congress works to pass FY2021 funding legislation. As chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations, we've worked to put together a strong agriculture funding bill that provides our farmers and ranchers with the support they need during these challenging times, said Hoeven. We also worked to include resources to bolster innovation in rural areas like North Dakota's Grand Farm and to invest in agriculture research like the good work done at our research institutions. We hope Congress approves this important agriculture funding soon. Additional highlights of the bill include: Support for Farmers and Ranchers Maintains support for crop insurance and other farm bill programs. Increases funding forfarm direct, guaranteed and emergency loansto meet the expected demands. $4 million for theHoeven Water Bank initiative, which provides compensation for farmers and landowners for flooded land through 10-year, voluntary conservation agreements. $5 million for theWetland Mitigation Banking program, providing an important resource for farmers to remain conservation compliant. Prohibits the closure of Farm Service Agency (FSA) county officesand provides resources for IT improvements and personnel across county offices. $250,000 forblackbird depredationin the Northern Great Plains through APHIS. Provides strong funding forChronic Wasting Disease (CWD) managementincluding: $6 million for APHIS CWD funding to State Wildlife and State Departments of Agriculture (an increase of $1 million). $2 million for APHIS to expand and collaborate on new CWD research activities, including transmission pathways and the prevention of future conflicts between humans and cervid populations. $4 million for APHIS' Cervid Health Activities. $10 million for theFarm and Ranch Assistance Networkto provide producers access to mental health support and resources. $3 million for Agriculture Innovation Centers that provide technical and business development assistance to agricultural producers seeking to engage in making or producing Value-Added agricultural products. Includes Risk Management Agency (RMA) report language regarding cover crop haying and grazing, and corn test weight. Agriculture Research Provides strong support for agricultural research conducted by the Agriculture Research Service (ARS) and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Maintains formula research funding for land-grant universities. Increases ARS funding, including: $1.5 million increase for Sugarbeet Research. $1 million for a new Barley Pest Initiative. $1 million increase for UAS in Precision Agriculture Applications research. $1 million increase for National Pulse Crop Research Programs. $1 million increase for the Pulse Crop Health Initiative. Maintain funding for Chronic Wasting Disease research. Maintain funding for the U.S. Wheat and Barley Scab Initiative. Supporting Rural America Provides $400 million for the ReConnect Broadband Pilot. Provides $5 million for RISE grants to fund job accelerators in rural areas. Maintains funding for the Grassroots Source Water Protection Program. Maintains funding for Rural Electric Guaranteed Loans, Rural Cooperative Development Grants and Rural Business Development Grants. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-announces-more-than-18-million-in-head-start-funding,Hoeven Announces More Than $1.8 Million in Head Start Funding,2020-11-09,2020,2020-11,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"11.09.20 Hoeven Announces More Than $1.8 Million in Head Start Funding WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1,828,291 to Southeastern North Dakota Community Action Agency in Fargo. This funding will be used to support Head Start and Early Head Start services in the region. Today's grant from HHS will help ensure children in low-income households have access to resources and services to prepare them for school, supporting their long-term well-being and success, said Hoeven. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-epa-awards-funding-to-north-dakota-department-of-environmental-quality,Hoeven: EPA Awards Funding to North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality,2020-11-06,2020,2020-11,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"11.06.20 Hoeven: EPA Awards Funding to North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality BISMARCK, N.D. Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $748,985 to the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ). Today's funding was made available through the Performance Partnership Grants program and will help maintain necessary environmental program databases. This grant will support North Dakota's efforts to promote better environmental stewardship through enhanced coordination and more accurate data, said Hoeven. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-continues-pressing-administration-to-finalize-whip-quality-loss-assistance-as-soon-as-possible,Hoeven Continues Pressing Administration to Finalize WHIP+ Quality Loss Assistance As Soon As Possible,2020-11-05,2020,2020-11,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"11.05.20 Hoeven Continues Pressing Administration to Finalize WHIP+ Quality Loss Assistance As Soon As Possible Senator Gets Status Update from FSA Administrator, Working to Ensure Program Works for Farmers, Covers all Eligible Causes of Loss BISMARCK, N.D. Senator John Hoeven this week spoke with Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Richard Fordyce to get a status update on the quality loss coverage under the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+), and pressed FSA to advance the program as soon as possible. The senator stressed the need to ensure the program works for producers, covers all eligible causes of loss and fairly compensates farmers. The senator was told that FSA is working to complete the implementation process, including regulatory clearance, handbook drafting and software development and would release program details as soon as these steps are complete. Hoeven secured the expansion of WHIP+ as part of disaster assistance legislationpassedlast year and has been pressing the administration to finalize the program. To this end, Hoeven has repeatedly raised the issue with the administration, including in aroundtablehe hosted with North Dakota producers and Fordyce in October, as well as a recent conversation with Under Secretary for Farm Production and ConservationBill Northey. This WHIP+ quality loss coverage is a key piece of helping farmers recover from the challenges of excessive moisture and the early blizzard that impacted them last year, said Hoeven. That's why we've continually pressed FSA to finalize this coverage and get the assistance out to producers. At the same time, we've facilitated feedback to the administration to help ensure the program works for producers and adequately compensates producers for all eligible causes of loss. I raised these same points in my conversation with Administrator Fordyce this week. He reassured me that the department shares our urgency and will continue working to complete the implementation process, including regulatory clearance, handbook drafting and software development, to make this assistance available in the coming weeks. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-statement-on-fcc-making-spectrum-available-to-improve-connectivity-for-tribes-in-north-dakota,Hoeven Statement on FCC Making Spectrum Available to Improve Connectivity for Tribes in North Dakota,2020-11-04,2020,2020-11,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"11.04.20 Hoeven Statement on FCC Making Spectrum Available to Improve Connectivity for Tribes in North Dakota WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted spectrum licenses to the following tribes in North Dakota: Three Affiliated Tribes. Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate. Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. As chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) and the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, Hoeven has worked to address broadband connectivity issues in Indian Country and improve access to high-speed internet throughout rural America. The senator has held multiple SCIA hearings to review recommendations from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on the matter, including reports on the need to improve tribes' access to spectrum and resolving issues with FCC's broadband maps, which had overstated broadband coverage for tribal communities. Accordingly, Hoeven cosponsored and worked to pass theBroadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (DATA) Act, which wassignedinto law in March, to improve federal broadband mapping and ensure the inclusion of more data from tribal governments. The senator has also secured $1.7 billion across fiscal years 2018-2020 for theReConnect Program, a rural broadband loan and grant pilot program. These spectrum licenses will serve as an important tool to help improve connectivity for tribal members, providing greater education, health care and economic opportunities,said Senator Hoeven. This action complements our broader efforts to ensure broadband services are available to homes and businesses in North Dakota, regardless of their ZIP code. Doing so will support the expansion of our tech sector, which serves as the third wave in our state's economic growth, and enable us to implement new technologies like precision agriculture to add value to our existing industries. This is a major step forward in our efforts to close the digital divide on Tribal lands,said FCC Chairman Ajit Pai.Few communities face the digital connectivity challenges faced by rural Tribes. By prioritizing Tribal access to this mid-band spectrum, we are ensuring that Tribes can quickly access spectrum to connect their schools, homes, hospitals, and businesses. Having visited many of these communities and met with Tribal leaders, I have seen first-hand the connectivity difficulties facing Native Nations. I am exceedingly pleased thatless than a year after we announced the timeline for the Rural Tribal Priority Windowwe are now distributing 2.5 GHz band licenses to help Tribal communities bridge the digital divide. The licenses provide for exclusive use of up to 117.5 megahertz of 2.5 GHz band spectrum that can be used by Tribes to connect their communities with broadband and other advanced wireless services, including 5G. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-announces-grant-to-oyate-community-development-corporation,Hoeven Announces Grant to Oyate Community Development Corporation,2020-11-02,2020,2020-11,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"11.02.20 Hoeven Announces Grant to Oyate Community Development Corporation BISMARCK, N.D. Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Rural Development has awarded a grant of $82,000 to the Oyate Community Development Corporation in Fort Yates. Today's funding is available through the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program and will be used to provide education, training and direct lending of money to support community and business development within the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. This grant will help support entrepreneurs and provide funding to expand economic opportunities, said Hoeven. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-announces-public-safety-funding-to-north-dakota,Hoeven Announces Public Safety Funding to North Dakota,2020-11-02,2020,2020-11,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"11.02.20 Hoeven Announces Public Safety Funding to North Dakota BISMARCK, N.D. Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), through the Office of Justice Programs, has awarded funding to two North Dakota entities: North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation $999,638to develop and implement innovative and research-based responses to address delays within the criminal justice system. North Dakota Attorney General's Office $676,596to update finger-printing software and technology as well as replace ink and roll collection technique, and$76,433to support efforts to reduce crime and foster safer neighborhoods. These grants from the Justice Department will support vital upgrades in North Dakota to improve public safety in the near and long-term, said Hoeven. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-announces-usda-rural-development-loan-to-dakota-horizons-fund,Hoeven Announces USDA Rural Development Loan to Dakota Horizons Fund,2020-11-02,2020,2020-11,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"11.02.20 Hoeven Announces USDA Rural Development Loan to Dakota Horizons Fund BISMARCK, N.D. Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Rural Development has awarded a $466,000 loan to the Dakota Horizons Fund based in Grand Forks. Today's loan is available through the Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) and will be used to provide loans for projects in rural communities across 22 North Dakota counties. Today's loan to the Dakota Horizons Fund will be used to support projects in rural communities to improve the well-being of North Dakotans in 22 counties across the state, said Hoeven. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-announces-funding-to-north-dakota-department-of-health2,Hoeven Announces Funding to North Dakota Department of Health,2020-10-30,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.30.20 Hoeven Announces Funding to North Dakota Department of Health BISMARCK, N.D. Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has awarded $344,775 to the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH). This new grant will be used to support maternal and child health services in North Dakota. This grant from HHS will support the North Dakota Department of Health and their efforts to provide vital resources and services to improve the health of mothers and their children, said Hoeven. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-announces-loan-guarantee-to-ioof-retirement-village-group,Hoeven Announces Loan Guarantee to I.O.O.F. Retirement Village Group,2020-10-30,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.30.20 Hoeven Announces Loan Guarantee to I.O.O.F. Retirement Village Group DEVILS LAKE, N.D. Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Rural Development, has approved a loan guarantee of $2,385,000 to the I.O.O.F. Retirement Village Group, LP. Today's award was made available through the Multi-Family Housing Loan program and will be used to acquire and renovate 78 units of housing in Devils Lake. With this loan guarantee from USDA, I.O.O.F. Retirement Village Group will be able to make updates and housing improvements for its residents, said Hoeven. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-congratulates-sweetwater-elementary-school-on-second-national-blue-ribbon-award,Hoeven Congratulates Sweetwater Elementary School on Second National Blue Ribbon Award,2020-10-30,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.30.20 Hoeven Congratulates Sweetwater Elementary School on Second National Blue Ribbon Award Three North Dakota Schools Received 2020 Blue Ribbon School Awards for Excellence in Academic Achievement DEVILS LAKE, N.D. Senator John Hoeven today joined a virtual celebration to congratulate students and staff at Sweetwater Elementary School in Devils Lake on being designated as a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School, receiving their second National Blue Ribbon Award.The school first received the award in 2014, with Hoeven joining the community'scelebrationthat year as well. During the ceremony, Hoeven honored the students and teachers for receiving their second Blue Ribbon School Award and exceeding the high standards necessary to receive such honors. The senator also highlighted support from the families, as well as the Devils Lake community as a whole. Sweetwater Elementary School has been recognized for academic excellence as an Exemplary High Performing School. This distinction is only awarded to the best schools in the nation, and we are proud to congratulate the school, and community, on receiving this incredible honor, said Hoeven. For Sweetwater Elementary to receive this honor twice is a true testament to the hard work of the principal, faculty, teachers and students in fostering an environment that is dedicated to academic excellence. Also receiving this recognition this year is Memorial Middle School at Minot Air Force Base and Nathan Twining Middle School at the Grand Forks Air Force Base. The National Blue Ribbon Program has served to recognize the efforts of the nation's top schools.Now in its 38th year, more than 9,000 schools have received this award. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-north-dakota-ipp-to-become-permanent-working-toward-first-statewide-uas-flights-without-visual-observers,"Hoeven: North Dakota IPP to Become Permanent, Working Toward First Statewide UAS Flights Without Visual Observers",2020-10-30,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.30.20 Hoeven: North Dakota IPP to Become Permanent, Working Toward First Statewide UAS Flights Without Visual Observers Senator Worked with Transportation Secretary & FAA to Launch IPP, Broaden North Dakota Test Site's BVLOS Authority & Fund Needed Radar Upgrades GRAND FORKS, N.D. Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao announced that the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Integration Pilot Program (IPP), including the initiative in North Dakota, will begin its transition to a permanent program. Now the BEYOND program, this permanence helps ensure the state can continue to develop the technology, practices and legal framework needed to safely integrate unmanned aerial systems (UAS) into the nation's airspace, an essential part of fully realizing the technology's benefits. Hoeven originally worked with Chaoand the FAA tolaunchthe IPPand ensure the North Dakota Department of Transportation wasselected. The BEYOND program will allow several previous IPP locations like North Dakota to address the FAA's most significant UAS research challenges, particularly the ability to fly beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS). North Dakota is positioned to lead in these efforts due to the Vantis network, the nation's first statewide BVLOS network. Hoeven has worked to support these activities by: Advancingwaiversfor the North Dakota IPP, Northern Plains UAS Test Site and their private partners toconduct BVLOS flights without a chase planeon a more routine basis in a variety of settings. Prior to the waivers, the FAA had only provided limited permission for such activities under the test site's BVLOS authorization, which Hoeven secured. Supporting the implementation of the technology needed to support BVLOS flights, including theDASR-11 radar systemat the Grand Forks Air Force Base and a similar system at Hector Field in Fargo Hoeven provided funding for the radar upgrades through this role on the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee. With our advanced radar and the Vantis network, as well as the operational authorities we secured for the test site and its partners, North Dakota is set to be the first in the nation to conduct statewide UAS flights without visual observers, and the transition we are starting today will enable us to build on the important progress achieved under the Integration Pilot Program,said Senator Hoeven. Our UAS ecosystem is second-to-none, and we will continue working with the test site, Grand Sky, the NDDOT, our world-class universities and the administration to build the path forward for safely integrating this technology into our national airspace. That will unlock more opportunities for economic growth, good jobs for our state's residents and a greater ability to secure our nation. We are grateful for Senator Hoeven's unwavering support for North Dakota with the FAA; it has been integral to achieving advanced BVLOS operations in the state with commercial partners like General Atomics and Xcel Energy,said Nicholas Flom, executive director of the North Plains UAS Test Site. BEYOND is a continuation of those efforts to make North Dakota the nation's UAS epicenter and Vantis will be an incredible tool to leverage in support of the goals of the FAA and the BEYOND program. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-we-built-north-dakotas-pro-business-environment-to-attract-investments-like-new-amazon-fulfillment-center,Hoeven: We Built North Dakota's Pro-Business Environment to Attract Investments Like New Amazon Fulfillment Center,2020-10-30,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.30.20 Hoeven: We Built North Dakota's Pro-Business Environment to Attract Investments Like New Amazon Fulfillment Center Senator Worked with City of Fargo & Army Corps to Ensure Timely Construction Permit, Outlines Opportunity to Develop UAS Package Delivery FARGO, N.D. Senator John Hoeven today joined Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney, Governor Doug Burgum and representatives from private industry groups in outlining Project Force, the new Amazon fulfillment center under development in north Fargo. Hoeven worked with the city to advance the project, having worked with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to get the permit approved in a timely manner to ensure construction could move forward without delay. The 1.3 million square foot facility is expected to open in 2021. The senator stressed the importance of the state's pro-business environment in attracting investments like the new fulfillment center. To this end, Hoeven has worked since his time as governor to provide tax and regulatory relief that empowers economic growth and continues to advance these same priorities in the U.S. Senate. This is a welcome investment in Fargo and the surrounding communities, bringing more than 500 new, full-time jobs to the region, said Senator Hoeven. That's why we worked with the City of Fargo and the Army Corps to secure the permit needed to construct the building on this property. Developments like this continue our state's record of growth due to the business-friendly environment we've worked to build. Further, this facility is a good fit with our state's UAS industry as it works to develop a broad range of applications for unmanned technology, like package delivery. That's a partnership we will continue working to advance as it will unlock new potential within our economy."" -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-usda-rural-development-awards-69-million-to-reservation-telephone-cooperative-to-build-broadband-infrastructure-in-western-north-dakota,Hoeven: USDA Rural Development Awards $6.9 Million to Reservation Telephone Cooperative to Build Broadband Infrastructure in Western North Dakota,2020-10-29,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.29.20 Hoeven: USDA Rural Development Awards $6.9 Million to Reservation Telephone Cooperative to Build Broadband Infrastructure in Western North Dakota Senator Ensured Strong Funding for ReConnect Program, Supporting Development of State's Broadband Network BISMARCK, N.D. Senator John Hoeven today joined U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Clare Carlson, Dakota Carrier Network (DCN) CEO Seth Arndorfer and Reservation Telephone Cooperative CEO Shane Hart in announcing afederal grant of $6.9 million under the ReConnect program to build broadband infrastructure in western North Dakotaand eastern Montana. Reservation Telephone Cooperative, a member company of DCN, will use the funding, along with $2.3 million of its own funds, to deploy a fiber-to-the-premises network that will connect homes, businesses, farms, a local school and fire station to high-speed internet service. As chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Hoevenis working to ensure the development of the infrastructure needed to support the state's growing technology sector. To this end, the senator has secured $1.7 billion for ReConnect across fiscal years 2018-2020. Today's award comes from the second round of the program's funding, with first-round grants having been made to Polar Communications and Dakota Central Telecommunications in North Dakota. No matter the industry or the household, the internet has become a central part of education, commerce, health care and many other aspects of our daily lives, Senator Hoeven said. As the demand on our infrastructure has grown, we have supported both federal and private investments into broadband to ensure that our state's residents and businesses can access the high-speed service they need regardless of their ZIP code. This is especially important as we've built our state into a hub of technology entrepreneurship. Through the ReConnect program and similar efforts, we are working to ensure North Dakota can continue to lead the way toward the economy of tomorrow. In addition to the ReConnect program, Hoeven has worked to advance: ThePrecision Agriculture Connectivity Act, which passed as part of the 2018 Farm Bill, to ensure adequate broadband access in rural areas. DCN CEO Seth Arndorfer was appointed as a member of the task force created under this legislation. TheBroadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (DATA) Act, which wassignedinto law in March, to improve federal broadband mapping. Improvements to the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC)High-Cost Programunder the Universal Service Fund (USF). The senator also worked with FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to ensure the program is fully funded. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/nd-delegation-epa-approves-three-dicamba-registrations-through-2025,ND Delegation: EPA Approves Three Dicamba Registrations Through 2025,2020-10-29,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.29.20 ND Delegation: EPA Approves Three Dicamba Registrations Through 2025 BISMARCK, N.D. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and Congressman Kelly Armstrong today issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved new five-year registrations for two dicamba products, XtendiMax and Egenia, and extended the registration of an addition dicamba product, Tavium Plus, until 2025. This is a welcome relief for producers, including North Dakota's soybean growers, who have faced numerous challenges in recent months. This decision provides needed certainty, includes methods for improving environmental stewardship and ensures our farmers continue to have access to a tool they rely on to produce the food, fuel and fiber our nation needs. Following the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit's decision earlier this year to vacate the registrations of three dicamba herbicides, the delegation worked with North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring and the administration to develop a solution for producers. The EPA subsequently issued an order enabling applicators and growers to use existing stocks of the three affected dicamba products through July 2020. Today's registrations provide long-term certainty to producers who rely on the products. At the same time, they include measures to ensure the products are used effectively while also protecting plants and animals not tolerant to dicamba. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-announces-usda-rural-development-investments-in-north-dakota,Hoeven Announces USDA Rural Development Investments in North Dakota,2020-10-28,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.28.20 Hoeven Announces USDA Rural Development Investments in North Dakota BISMARCK, N.D. Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through the Office of Rural Development, has awarded Community Facilities Direct Loans and Guaranteed Loans to four North Dakota entities: Cooperstown Medical Center $20,964,000 loan and a $2,000,000 loan guarantee to construct a new multi-purpose medical facility. City of Williston $95,000,000 loan and a $19,000,000 loan guarantee to refinance existing local debt incurred to construct the new Williston Basin International Airport. Hill Top Home of Comfort, Inc. $3,500,000 loan to construct a memory care unit to increase the number of private rooms and expand services available. Dickey County $664,500 loan and a $55,500 grant to renovate the lower level of the Dickey County courthouse. Helping to make improvements across the state, these investments from USDA will provide critical funding to enhance infrastructure needs including additional medical care opportunities and access to transportation, said Hoeven. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-outlines-way-forward-for-states-leadership-in-uas-efforts-to-update-reaper-and-global-hawk-aircraft-based-in-north-dakota,Hoeven Outlines Way Forward for State's Leadership in UAS Efforts to Update Reaper & Global Hawk Aircraft Based In North Dakota,2020-10-28,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.28.20 Hoeven Outlines Way Forward for State's Leadership in UAS Efforts to Update Reaper & Global Hawk Aircraft Based In North Dakota Senator Kicks Off Annual UAS Summit, Leads Panel Discussion with Air Force Research Lab Commander & FAA Administrator GRAND FORKS, N.D. Senator John Hoeven today kicked off the 14th annual Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Summit and led a virtual panel discussion with Commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Stephen Dickson. Hoeven invited the two officials to the summit to highlight important opportunities for strengthening North Dakota's leadership in unmanned technology. Further, Hoeven outlined the state's unique UAS ecosystem that he has worked to build over more than a decade, as well as his continued efforts to advance this industry on a variety of fronts, including: Updating the MQ-9 Reaperflown by the Air National Guard in Fargo to support new Air Force concepts for battle management and command and control. A portion of these updates are being developed by General Atomics at the Grand Sky UAS Research and Development Park. Hoeven recently helped pass the Senate's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included funds to purchase new MQ-9 aircraft and prevent the premature shutdown of this production line. Expanding the capabilities of the RQ-4 Global Hawkflown by the Air Force out of the Grand Forks Air Force Base, enabling the aircraft to fly in all types of weather and support the widest possible set of missions with a full array of sensors. Hoeven also worked to ensure the Senate's NDAA would restrict the retirement of the Global Hawk, including the RQ-4. Linking the North Dakota National Guard with the Air Force's Agility Prime Initiativeto develop small, low-cost aircraft for basic Air Force missions. North Dakota is the premiere location for UAS, with partnerships and expertise that reach across all levels of government, the military, private industry and our world-class universities, said Hoeven. We continue to invest in these operations, including improving the capabilities of the UAS missions in Grand Forks and Fargo to serve a wider range of roles in our nation's defense. Moreover, with the developments we've made at the Northern Plains UAS Test Site, Grand Sky, Grand Forks Air Force Base and elsewhere, we will be able to conduct beyond visual line of sight flights without a chase plane across the entire state. That's key to safely integrating this technology into our air space and realizing its benefits across sectors, like agriculture, energy and commerce. Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) Authority In addition, Hoeven has been working with the FAA to enable a broader range of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) flights without a chase plane or other visual observers. To this end, the senator secured waivers from the FAA for the North Dakota Integration Pilot Program (IPP), Xcel Energy and General Atomics, expanding their abilities to develop and test applications for unmanned aircraft in a variety of settings. This follows Hoeven's previous work to secure the BVLOS authorization for the test site and establish the IPP. Further, the senator supported the joint research between the Northern Plains UAS Test Site, Xcel Energy and others that helped lead to the company'sinitial partnershipwith the FAA. Prior to waivers, the FAA had only provided limited permission for BVLOS activities under these authorities, which limited the ability of the test site and the state to advance the safe integration of UAS into the national airspace. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/nd-delegation-to-fema-accept-minots-appeal-of-flood-insurance-rate-map,ND Delegation to FEMA: Accept Minot's Appeal of Flood Insurance Rate Map,2020-10-28,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.28.20 ND Delegation to FEMA: Accept Minot's Appeal of Flood Insurance Rate Map Leaders Urge FEMA to Work with Local Stakeholders, Ensure Map Accurately Reflects Flood Risk MINOT, N.D. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and Congressman Kelly Armstrong this week pressed Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials to grant the City of Minot's appeal of FEMA's preliminary flood insurance rate map for the City of Minot and Ward County. In a letter to FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor, the delegation urged FEMA to work with local stakeholders to ensure that the flood map accurately reflects the flood risk, and to accept Minot's appeal. Accurate flood insurance rate maps are critical in making localities aware of areas that are at higher risk of flooding so that proper steps can be taken to mitigate future flooding disasters. In this instance, the City of Minot has determined through its review that FEMA's current flood insurance rate map does not accurately represent flooding risks to Minot residents. If the current maps are not modified, a typical, actuarial rate for flood insurance will increase from $500 per year to $5,000 per yearWe urge you to work with local stakeholders throughout the appeal process and accept their appeal so that the flood insurance rate map accurately reflects the flood risk in Minot, North Dakota and Ward County, the delegation wrote. In June 2017, FEMA issued its preliminary flood insurance rate maps for the City of Minot and Ward County. The preliminary flood insurance rate maps identified 10,000 cubic feet per second as the 100-year flood level, which is twice the flow that had previously been considered a 100-year flood event. The City's appeal is based off revised hydrologyand hydraulics, andargues that the drawdown of Canadian dams and historical Souris River management would result in a 100-year event that would not be greater than 8,000 cubic feet per second, rather than FEMA's proposed 10,000 cubic feet per second. The full text of the letter is availablehere. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-announces-rural-development-funding-awarded-to-three-north-dakota-cities,Hoeven Announces Rural Development Funding Awarded to Three North Dakota Cities,2020-10-27,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.27.20 Hoeven Announces Rural Development Funding Awarded to Three North Dakota Cities WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through the Office of Rural Development, has awarded three North Dakota cities with water and waste disposal loans and grants: City of Larimore $26,366,500loanfor water, sewer and storm sewer upgrades for the city. City of Plaza $1,529,000 loan and a $785,000 grantto help finance the construction of a water tower and the replacement of a water main. City of LaMoure $653,000 loanto replace the current water tower and resolve inefficient water storage. These USDA loans and grants will help address infrastructure needs in these three cities, helping to provide clean water and enhance the well-being of residents, said Hoeven. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-introduces-senate-resolution-honoring-october-26th-as-day-of-the-deployed,Hoeven Introduces Senate Resolution Honoring October 26th as 'Day of the Deployed',2020-10-26,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.26.20 Hoeven Introduces Senate Resolution Honoring October 26th as 'Day of the Deployed' WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven today announced that he has introduced a resolution in the U.S. Senate declaring today, October 26th as the Day of the Deployed, a day to honor and pay tribute to the men and women who are and have been deployed on behalf of the United States Armed Forces. Hoeven was the first governor in the United States to support a formal proclamation declaring a Day of the Deployed in 2006, and has continued to lead the effort honoring the day in the U.S. Senate. Today we honor and pay thanks to the U.S. servicemembers who are deployed throughout the world, said Hoeven. They have left the comforts of home, including their loved ones, to courageously protect our freedom and today, as much as every day, we are thankful for them and their families. Freedom is not free and our men and women in uniform cannot be thanked enough for their service and sacrifice. We wish each of them a safe return home. More than 2.1 million individuals currently serve in the U.S. Armed Forces, including those in the active duty, Guard and Reserve components. Several hundred thousand members rotate through deployments each year to 150 countries in every region of the world. Cosponsors of the resolution include Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), and John Boozman (R-Ark.). The full text of the resolution is availablehere. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-statement-after-senate-confirms-justice-amy-coney-barrett,Hoeven Statement After Senate Confirms Justice Amy Coney Barrett,2020-10-26,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven released the following statement after the Senate approved the nomination of U.S. Circuit Court Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve as an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. As both a law professor and a judge, Justice Barrett has shown a deep respect for the Constitution and a commitment to upholding the law rather than trying to legislate from the bench. During the confirmation process, she made it clear that she will be impartial and fair, and that she understands the proper role of a judge. Justice Barrett has the right judicial philosophy for North Dakota and our nation, and we congratulate her on her confirmation to serve as a Justice on the United States Supreme Court. -###-",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-dol-provides-regulatory-relief-for-health-care-and-ltc-providers-that-serve-veterans,Hoeven: DOL Provides Regulatory Relief for Health Care & LTC Providers That Serve Veterans,2020-10-23,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.23.20 Hoeven: DOL Provides Regulatory Relief for Health Care & LTC Providers That Serve Veterans Senator Working to Secure Permanent Exemption from Burdensome Hiring Mandates, Enable More Facilities to Contract with the VA WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven today released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Labor (DoL) extended a moratorium on certain hiring regulations for Veterans Affairs Health Benefits Program (VAHBP) providers,providing regulatory relief for facilities that treat veterans, including long-term care (LTC) facilities, while the senator continues working to secure a permanent solution. This follows conversations Hoeven has held with Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia and Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie, urging them to remove burdensome mandates under the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) that discourage health care providers from contracting with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The moratorium provides greater certainty to providers and helps increase access to critical health care services, including LTC, for veterans and their families. The moratorium is now in placeuntil May 7, 2023, during which timeHoeven will continue to work with the administration to advance long-termregulatory relief, similar to the permanent exemption already in place for TRICARE providers. This exemption is a welcome step to provide regulatory relief to the health care and long-term care providers, like nursing homes and assisted living facilities, that serve our veterans, said Hoeven. We appreciate Secretaries Scalia and Wilkie, as well as OFCCP Director Leen, for working with us on this priority, and we will continue our efforts with the administration to secure a permanent exemption thatwill make it easier for additional providers to contract with the VA. That means more options for care, closer to veterans' home communities. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-statement-on-israel-sudan-normalizing-diplomatic-relations,"Hoeven Statement on Israel, Sudan Normalizing Diplomatic Relations",2020-10-23,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.23.20 Hoeven Statement on Israel, Sudan Normalizing Diplomatic Relations WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after President Trump announced that Sudan will begin the process of normalizing diplomatic relations with Israel. This comes as part of the administration's broader effort to support stability for Sudan's transitional government, integrate it into the international community and ensure it is working to combat terrorism in the region. Sudan is the third nation to officially recognize the State of Israel this year. Last month, Hoeven joined thesigning ceremonyfor the Abraham Accords, peace agreements the Trump administration helped broker between Israel, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain. The administration continues to make important gains in securing our nation and a critical ally, Israel, against the threat of Iran and the extremist groups they support, said Hoeven. This move continues the process of transforming the Middle East, and we encourage other nations to join UAE, Bahrain and Sudan in building a brighter future for their countries and the region. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-and-udall-president-trump-signs-the-progress-for-indian-tribes-act-of-2019-into-law,Hoeven & Udall: President Trump Signs the PROGRESS for Indian Tribes Act of 2019 Into Law,2020-10-22,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.22.20 Hoeven & Udall: President Trump Signs the PROGRESS for Indian Tribes Act of 2019 Into Law Bipartisan Legislation Strengthens Tribal Self-Governance WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven (R-ND), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and Senator Tom Udall (D-NM), Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, todayissued the following statement afterPresident TrumpsignedS. 209,thePractical Reforms and Other Goals To Reinforce the Effectiveness of Self-Governance and Self-Determination(PROGRESS)for Indian Tribes Act of 2019, into law. We welcome our bipartisan legislation being signed into law, as it gives greater control and flexibility in the administration of federal programs to Indian Tribes, who best understand the needs of their communities,said Hoeven.The PROGRESS for Indian Tribes Act, which was first introduced more than 15 years ago,reduces unnecessary red tape and streamlines the Department of the Interior's Self-Governance program.Our legislation, now a law,takes this program forwardand helps restores Congress'intentfrom when it passedthe Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. I am proud that the PROGRESS for Indian Tribes Act is now law, reinforcing the principles of Tribal sovereignty and self-determination that are at the core of the United States' government-to-government relationship with Tribes,said Udall.By promoting local control and administration of federal Indian programs, and providing clear requirements for negotiating self-determination contracts and self-governance compacts, the PROGRESS Act will improve Tribes' ability to customize federal Indian programs to best suit their communities' unique needs. I look forward to building on this bipartisan work in consultation with Tribes to further address self-governance priorities for Indian Country. ThePROGRESS for Indian Tribes Act of 2019: Streamlines the U.S. Department of the Interior's process for approving self-governance compacts and annual funding agreements for Indian programs. Aligns the process used by the U.S. Department of the Interior to be similar to the processes used by the Indian Health Service. Adds more flexibility in administering contracts for Indian Tribes that either have not qualified for self-governance or have chosen to administer only a few Bureau of Indian Affairs programs. Senators Hoeven and Udallintroduced S. 209 on January 24, 2019 with the Committee approving the bill by voice vote on April 29, 2019. The Senate passed S. 209 on June 27, 2019. The House agreed to suspend the rules and passed the bill by voice vote on September 21, 2020. SenatorsJohn Barrasso (R-WY), Tina Smith (D-MN), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) are cosponsors ofthe bill. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-announces-rural-development-loans-awarded-to-two-nd-electric-cooperatives-,Hoeven Announces Rural Development Loans Awarded to Two ND Electric Cooperatives,2020-10-22,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.22.20 Hoeven Announces Rural Development Loans Awarded to Two ND Electric Cooperatives WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through the Office of Rural Development, has awarded loans to two North Dakota electric co-ops: Cass County Electric Cooperative $45,000,000loan to build and improve 785 miles of line to benefit more than 8,300 consumers. Central Power Electric Cooperative $23,997,000loan to support improvements to the transmission system to benefit more than 67,300 consumers in the service area. These USDA loans will help Cass County Electric Cooperative and Central Power Electric Cooperative invest in updates and improvements to ensure they can continue providing reliable and affordable services to consumers across North Dakota, said Hoeven. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-statement-after-judiciary-committee-approves-nomination-of-judge-amy-coney-barrett,Hoeven Statement After Judiciary Committee Approves Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett,2020-10-22,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.22.20 Hoeven Statement After Judiciary Committee Approves Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven released the following statement after the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the nomination of U.S. Circuit Court Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve as an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States, and advanced the nomination to the full Senate. Hoevenmet with Judge Barrett earlier this monthto discuss her judicial philosophy and this week spoke on the Senate floor in support of her nomination. Judge Barrett has a strong record on the bench and has demonstrated her deep understanding of the law as a professor at Notre Dame Law School. Her judicial approach ensures she will be fair and impartial while upholding our most vital document, the Constitution. Judge Barrett has shown a strong commitment to upholding the law rather than legislating from the bench, which I believe is the right judicial philosophy for North Dakota and our nation, and I look forward to supporting her confirmation to the Supreme Court. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-and-cramer-honor-service-of-senator-mark-andrews-with-senate-resolution-floor-speech,"Hoeven & Cramer Honor Service of Senator Mark Andrews with Senate Resolution, Floor Speech",2020-10-21,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.21.20 Hoeven & Cramer Honor Service of Senator Mark Andrews with Senate Resolution, Floor Speech WASHINGTON Senators John Hoeven and Senator Kevin Cramer introduced a Senate resolution to honor the life and service of the late Mark Andrews, former U.S. Senator for the State of North Dakota. The senators also delivered remarks on the Senate floor in recognition of his accomplishments and contributions to North Dakota and the nation. As we reflect on the legacy of Mark Andrews, we are grateful for his lifetime of service on behalf of the people of North Dakota. He was a dedicated champion for North Dakotans and worked every day to make our state a better place to live and work, said Senator Hoeven. From his time as a cadet at the U.S. Military Academy, he understood the importance of a strong national defense and supporting our men and women in uniform. As a farmer himself, he was a true advocate for our state's priorities and understood firsthand how important it was to support our farmers and ranchers. Further, he chaired the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, a position I am honored to currently hold. Senator Andrews was a strong leader for our state, a dedicated public servant and friend. He will be greatly missed. From growing up in Kindred just 20 miles south of his farm near Mapleton, to working on his reelection campaign right after college, to seeking his guidance as I followed his steps in serving in the House and Senate, Mark Andrews was always a larger-than-life figure to me, said Senator Cramer. Kris and I were grateful for the counsel he and Mary gave us during my first year in the Senate. Mark was an excellent public servant who served North Dakota well, and he will be missed. The full text of the resolution is available here. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-statement-after-targeted-covid-19-relief-package-blocked-in-the-senate1,Hoeven Statement After Targeted COVID-19 Relief Package Blocked in the Senate,2020-10-21,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.21.20 Hoeven Statement After Targeted COVID-19 Relief Package Blocked in the Senate As Senate Ag Approps Chair, Hoeven Worked to Include $20 Billion for Farmers and Ranchers in the Legislation WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after Senate Democrats again blocked consideration of a COVID-19 relief package that would provide targeted relief for health care, education and economic needs, including $20 billion for the nation's farmers and ranchers that Hoeven worked to include as chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee. The legislation would support COVID-19 testing and vaccines, and provide up to a $300 federal unemployment boost, $105 billion in assistance for schools, support for the U.S Postal Service, and another round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to help small businesses. This relief legislation would provide assistance in a targeted way to help address impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. That includes more resources for health care needs including testing, support for our schools and teachers, and vital assistance for small businesses. As chairman of the Agriculture Appropriations Committee, I worked to include $20 billion in direct funding to assist our farmers and ranchers who have faced real challenges during this pandemic yet still continued to provide food, fuel and fiber to meet our needs. These are areas with bipartisan support and we are disappointed that it was blocked from consideration. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-statement-after-targeted-support-for-small-businesses-is-blocked,Hoeven Statement After Targeted Support For Small Businesses Is Blocked,2020-10-20,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.20.20 Hoeven Statement After Targeted Support For Small Businesses Is Blocked The Continuing PPP Act Would Provide $257.6 Billion to Assist Hardest-Hit Small Businesses WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven released the following statement today after the Continuing Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Act, legislation to provide $257.6 billion in support for the hardest-hit small businesses struggling to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, was blocked from advancing. COVID-19 continues to challenge small businesses throughout North Dakota and the country. The Continuing PPP Act would provide vital assistance for the small businesses that continue to struggle with reduced revenue, and have been hardest hit during the pandemic, said Hoeven. Support for small businesses should be an area where there is broad bipartisan agreement and this legislation should not have been blocked from consideration. We need to approve this legislation and provide this much-needed additional support for our small businesses and their employees. The Continuing Paycheck Protection Program Act builds upon the original PPP, which was created underthe Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, and provides small businesses with 300 or fewer employees, and with a demonstrated need, the ability to receive a second PPP loan. Additionally, the Continuing PPP Act would: Expand eligible PPP uses to cover certain worker protective, supplier and operational expenses. Target support to small businesses by including a $25 billion set-aside for entities with 10 or fewer employees and a $10 billion set-aside for loans made by community lenders. Forgive new and existing PPP loans under $150,000 upon completion of a simplified, one-page form. Streamline the forgiveness application for new and existing PPP loans between $150,000 and $2 million. Establish a specific PPP loan calculation for farmers and ranchers, allowing them to base their loan calculation on gross income, rather than net income. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-advances-north-dakota-air-national-guard-priorities-with-head-of-air-guard,Hoeven Advances North Dakota Air National Guard Priorities with Head of Air Guard,2020-10-16,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.16.20 Hoeven Advances North Dakota Air National Guard Priorities with Head of Air Guard BISMARCK, N.D. Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, this week spoke with the director of the Air National Guard, Lieutenant General Michael Loh, on the importance of North Dakota Air Guard Missions. Hoeven invited Lieutenant General Loh to visit North Dakota and see firsthand the work of the North Dakota Air National Guard as well as the unmanned aircraft operations and research conducted at Grand Sky Technology Park at Grand Forks Air Force Base. Specifically, Hoeven outlined the importance of: Building a new MQ-9 operations center in Fargo. Hoeven supported authorization of the center in the Senate-passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and is working to provide funding for the project in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 as a member of the Senate Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Committee. Supporting the MQ-9 Reaper for current and future Air Force operations. Hoeven encouraged the Air Guard to continue to look for ways to maximize the value of the MQ-9 and make it available to perform additional missions by serving as communications relays and command and control assets. Continuing to stand up its program to provide educational assistance for Air National Guardsmen. Hoeven worked to include North Dakota as part of the Air National Guard's pilot program for tuition assistance. Allowing Guard members and Reservists to concurrently use Department of Defense Federal Tuition Assistance and Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve education benefits. Lieutenant General Loh and I had a good conversation about the importance of the North Dakota Air National Guard and the role of the Reaper in supporting missions around the globe. We've secured authorization for a new MQ-9 Operations Center and now we're working to provide the funding to advance this important project to ensure that our Air Guard has the technology and equipment it needs, said Hoeven. Additionally, we discussed the importance of providing our Air Guard members with the education benefits they have earned. We provided funding for the Air Guard to set up a tuition assistance program that is in line with the program offered by the Army National Guard, and we're pleased that this pilot program is advancing. MQ-9 Operations The Senate-passed NDAA authorizes $17.5 million for the 119th Wing's Consolidated Remote Piloted Aircraft Operations Facility. Now, Hoeven is working to secure funding in the FY2021 Military Construction appropriations bill to advance construction of the operations center in Fargo which will support new advanced technology and equipment. Additionally, the Senate's NDAA authorizes $170 million in purchases ofnew MQ-9 aircraft and prevents the premature shutdown of the production line. The Senator urged the Air Guard to maximize the value of the MQ-9 and highlighted the important role the Reaper plays in supporting military operations around the globe. Education Benefits for the Air Guard Hoeven urged Loh to continue advancing the pilot program to provide tuition assistance for Air National Guard members that is in line with their Army National Guard counterparts. Last October, Hoeven announced that North Dakota had beenselectedby the National Guard Bureau as one of 14 states participating in a pilot program toprovide college tuition assistance to the state's Air National Guard members. As a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, Hoevensecured $10.8 millionin the FY 2020 funding legislation to support the effort and pressed the Air National Guard to set up a tuition assistance program to match the program already in place for the Army National Guard. Additionally, in August, Hoeven announced that the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) is working with the VA to enable members of the Guard and Reserve to concurrently use Federal Tuition Assistance and GI Bill benefits to fund their education, similar to active duty servicemembers. This achieves the goals of theMontgomery GI Bill Parity Act, legislation introduced by Hoeven and Senator John Boozman (R-Ark.), which Senators Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) joined as original cosponsors. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-cramer-armstrong-va-extends-fargo-va-hbot-demonstration-program-expands-program-to-include-jamestown-regional-medical-center-and-increase-treatment-referrals-for-veterans,"Hoeven, Cramer, Armstrong: VA Extends Fargo VA HBOT Demonstration Program; Expands Program to Include Jamestown Regional Medical Center and Increase Treatment Referrals for Veterans",2020-10-15,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.15.20 Hoeven, Cramer, Armstrong: VA Extends Fargo VA HBOT Demonstration Program; Expands Program to Include Jamestown Regional Medical Center and Increase Treatment Referrals for Veterans FARGO, N.D. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and Congressman Kelly Armstrong today announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will expand and extend the Fargo VA's participation in its hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) clinical demonstration program and increase the number of veterans who can be referred for this alternative treatment option for post-traumatic stress (PTS). The program is being extended through September 30, 2021, expanded to allow veterans to be treated at Jamestown Regional Medical Center and increasing to allow more veterans to be served. Earlier this year, the delegation urged the VA to extend the Fargo VA's HBOT demonstration program, which would have expired at the end of September. Fargo was selected as the fifth location for the VA's HBOT demonstration program last year. The HBOT program provides veterans with PTS in North Dakota and western Minnesota, who have yet to experience positive outcomes from other treatments, access to HBOT through a partnership between the Fargo VA and Healing with Hyperbarics, a Fargo-based facility,and now with Jamestown Regional Medical Center. We appreciate the VA agreeing to extend the HBOT pilot program at the Fargo VA and expand the number of patients that can be served with this alternative treatment option.We also welcome the addition of Jamestown Regional Medical Center to the VA's demonstration program,said Hoeven, a member of the Senate Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Committee.I worked to include North Dakota in this pilot programto give veterans who have yet to experience positive outcomes with access to this additional treatment option for PTS. Providing our veterans with this option is part of our efforts to ensure our men and women in uniform receive the high quality care they deserve. It is encouraging to see the VA extend and expand this Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy pilot program in North Dakota,said Senator Cramer.Coupled with my legislation Congress recently passed which authorizes the VA to further research this issue, I am optimistic we will see more and more veterans in our state and across the country getting access to this effective and innovative treatment. We are grateful to the VA for extending and expanding the HBOT pilot program in North Dakota,said Congressman Kelly Armstrong.There is nothing more important than taking care of those who have served our country and it is encouraging to see the positive results of these cutting edge treatment methods. The delegation continues working with the VA to ensure the demonstration program works for the state's veterans and that those who have yet to receive positive outcomes from traditional treatments will benefit. Additionally, SenatorsHoeven and Cramer introduced theTBI and PTSD Treatment Act,legislation that would add HBOT as aVA-covered treatment for both PTS and traumatic brain injury (TBI). -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-oakes-test-area-title-transfer-complete-will-benefit-regions-ag-producers-for-years-to-come,"Hoeven: Oakes Test Area Title Transfer Complete, Will Benefit Region's Ag Producers for Years to Come",2020-10-15,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.15.20 Hoeven: Oakes Test Area Title Transfer Complete, Will Benefit Region's Ag Producers for Years to Come Senator Holds Signing Ceremony with Interior Deputy Secretary, Dickey-Sargent Irrigation District OAKES, N.D. Senator John Hoeven today held a signing ceremony with Deputy Secretary of the Interior Kate MacGregor and Dickey-Sargent Irrigation District (DSID) officials tomark the completion of the title transfer for the Oakes Test Area. The facility is now owned and operated by DSID, following Hoeven's efforts to advance negotiations with the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) and allow the irrigation district to purchase the test area and its infrastructure. This will enable the facility to be adapted to benefit local agriculture producers and prevent it from being abandoned. Hoevenhelped passlegislation last year to remove the need for congressional authorization prior to transferring the title of a BOR project facility, such as the Oakes Test Area. The senator met repeatedly with BOR officials and local stakeholders to move the negotiations forward and ensure the facility was priced fairly.Hoeven alsointroducedlegislation, with Senator Kevin Cramer as an original cosponsor, to authorize the title transfer of the facility. With the title transfer now complete, the Dickey-Sargent Irrigation District will be able to make needed upgrades to the Oakes Test Area, ensuring this infrastructure will benefit the region's agriculture producers for years to come, saidSenator Hoeven. That's why we advanced legislation to enable this transfer and have worked continuously with the administration throughout the process. We appreciate the irrigation district's leadership, the Garrison Diversion and the Bureau of Reclamation for joining with us in the effort to finalize this agreement, which will save taxpayers money while also preventing this facility from being abandoned. This title transfer will improve local control and fulfill the Trump Administration's goals to streamline bureaucratic processes and facilitate local investment to help maintain and rebuild American infrastructure, saidDeputy Secretary MacGregor.The new title transfer process under the Trump Administration has created unprecedented opportunities throughout the West, and I'm proud to be part of this historic effort. We wish to thank Senator Hoeven and all others who participated in making this transfer a reality. Without their efforts the many challenges faced during this process would not have been overcome, saidDickey-Sargent Irrigation District Chairman David Locken.The local decision making the transfer affords Dickey-Sargent puts us in a much better position in dealing with the many future challenges we will face. The Oakes Test Area was established at the recommendation of the International Joint Commission. The DSID continued to make use of the facility after it no longer received federal appropriations, but was unable to make modifications due to the required federal approval process.The title transfer removes this hurdle and allows the irrigation district to update the facility. Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-announces-research-funding-to-eerc,Hoeven Announces Research Funding to EERC,2020-10-14,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.14.20 Hoeven Announces Research Funding to EERC FARGO, N.D. Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) has awarded $500,000 to the University of North Dakota's (UND) Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC). This grant will be used to help develop technology to remove carbon dioxide from oceanwater. This grant supports EERC's efforts to use their research and knowledge regarding the capturing of CO2 in a wide variety of environments, said Hoeven. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-announces-usda-nifa-funding-to-ndsu,Hoeven Announces USDA NIFA Funding to NDSU,2020-10-14,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.14.20 Hoeven Announces USDA NIFA Funding to NDSU FARGO, N.D. Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded $139,000 to North Dakota State University (NDSU). This grant will be used to provide services and support for tribal students as they pursue higher education. This NIFA grant will provide NDSU with resources and services to assist tribal students and help ensure their success in college and beyond, said Hoeven. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-outlines-support-for-rural-exporters-with-exim-bank-president,Hoeven Outlines Support for Rural Exporters With EXIM Bank President,2020-10-14,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.14.20 Hoeven Outlines Support for Rural Exporters With EXIM Bank President Senator Advanced Rural Export Center in Fargo, Working with Administration to Secure Trade Deals FARGO, N.D. In a meeting with state and local officials and local industry representatives, Senator John Hoeven, along with Senator Kevin Cramer, today discussed with Kimberly Reed, President and CEO of the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM), the importance of exports to rural states like North Dakota and highlighted the services made available by EXIM to businesses in the state. EXIM operates at no cost to taxpayers and provides export credit insurance, working capital guarantees and commercial loan guarantees to help fill gaps in private sector financing.Hoeven helped confirm Reed and two other members of EXIM's board of directors last year, enabling it to continue serving the nation's exporters. This comes as part of Hoeven's broader efforts to ensure the state's businesses can access valuable foreign markets. These include: Funding theRural Export Center (REC), which is based out of the U.S. Commercial Service (USCS) office in Fargo. The REC provides customized market research, analysis and planning to assist rural businesses across the country in offering their products and services internationally. Working with the administration tosecure trade deals, including the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and the phase one trade deal with China. From agriculture to energy to manufacturing, exports are a key support for North Dakota's economy, said Hoeven. In fact, agriculture serves as one of nation's few sectors with a net positive balance of trade, with nearly $7 billion in ag exports coming from our state alone in 2019. Through institution like the Export-Import Bank and the USCS Rural Export Center in Fargo, we are working to continue growing our businesses' access to overseas markets, which provide new opportunities for growth and investment. We appreciate Ms. Reed for learning more about our state's businesses firsthand today and look forward to our continued work with the administration to build on the progress we've made with USMCA, the phase-one trade deal with China and ongoing negotiations with Japan, the EU and elsewhere. Supporting the REC Through his role on the Senate Appropriations Committee, Hoevensecured $500,000 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 funding legislation to expand the USCS's rural export capabilitiesand worked to ensure the funds benefitted the existing Rural America Intelligence Service for Exporters (RAISE) program in Fargo. This enabled the USCS to formally establish the REC, which now houses the RAISE program, hire more workers and increase its output. Hoeven previously sponsored bipartisan legislation directing the USCS to establish this center in a non-metropolitan area, and he continues advancing the bill to formally authorize appropriations for the REC and help secure funding in future years. Securing Trade Deals Hoeven has been urging administration officials to resolve its trade negotiations as soon as possible, including with Japan and the EU. This follows the senator's work to advance the: U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), whichwent into effectin July. The senator worked to ensure that USMCA benefits North Dakota producers, includingeliminating Canada's automatic downgrade of imported U.S. wheatto feed grade. Additionally, USMCA makes needed modernizations on intellectual property, digital trade and financial services. Phase-One Trade Agreement with China. Hoeven joined the president and Chinese leaders for thesigning of the agreementin January. Under the agreement, China committed toincrease purchases of U.S. agriculture goodsto $40-50 billion in 2020 and 2021, including crops like soybeans and wheat, but also beef, pork and dairy. The agriculture purchases are part of an overall commitment by China to increase purchases of all U.S. goods over a 2017 baseline by $200 billion over the next two years. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-helps-kick-off-midwest-agenergys-carbon-zero-initiative-break-ground-on-co2-capture-well,"Hoeven Helps Kick off Midwest AgEnergy's Carbon Zero Initiative, Break Ground on CO2 Capture Well",2020-10-13,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.13.20 Hoeven Helps Kick off Midwest AgEnergy's Carbon Zero Initiative, Break Ground on CO2 Capture Well Senator Secured 45Q Tax Credit to Help Advance CCUS Projects, Which Will Enable Ethanol Producers to Access Broader Markets UNDERWOOD, N.D. Senator John Hoeven today helped kick off Midwest AgEnergy's (MAG) Carbon Zero Initiative and marked the groundbreaking of a CO2capture well. MAG is drilling the well to first test the region's geological formations for the potential to storeCO2, and should the area be suitable, the company will seek a Class VI permit to fully develop the injection well to sequester emissions from the Blue Flint ethanol plant. Accordingly, thisproject: Would enable the facility to sell to states with low carbon fuel standards, like California and those in the Pacific Northwest, ensuring a broader market for the company's product. Would allow the company to benefit from the45Q tax credit, which Hoeven worked to implement and continues working to enhance to better support carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) projects. Is able to move forward due to Hoeven's efforts tosecure final approvalfor North Dakota'sregulatory primacy over Class VI injection wells, which are used for geologic or long-term storage of CO2, the first such approval in the nation. As a member of the Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Committee, Hoeven also continues working to fund efforts like thePlains Carbon Dioxide Reduction (PCOR) Partnershipand theCarbonSAFE Initiativein North Dakota, which support the development of commercial-scale CO2storage facilities. With the launch of Midwest AgEnergy's Carbon Zero initiative, our state continues to lead the way in the development of CCUS technology, a critical path forward for both traditional and renewable energy producers, enabling us to develop more energy with fewer emissions, Hoeven said. We've worked for well over a decade to set the stage for projects like this, including securing the state authority needed to regulate CO2storage, funding research into CCUS and implementing and expanding the 45Q tax credit. Being co-located with a coal-fired power station, the Blue Flint ethanol facility already demonstrated the innovative approach we take in North Dakota. With the application of CCUS, our ethanol industry will be able to access more markets and have a more secure economic future. Implementing & Enhancing 45Q Hoeven has been working closely with the White House, Department of the Treasury and the Department of Energy to get the 45Q tax credit implemented in a manner that will make CCUS projects more commercially-viable by providing access to an important revenue stream: Hoeven previously worked to pass legislation to reform and expand the 45Q tax credit. The senator advanced the credit's implementation, including raising the issue withPresident Trumpand White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. Moving forward, Hoeven is prioritizing the need to enhance the credit by: Providing a direct payment option. Extending the time available for claiming the 45Q tax credit. Securing State Primacy over Class VI Wells Hoeven has worked since his time as governor to the secure the state's role as the primary regulator of Class VI wells, which provides greater certainty to CCUS project developers like MAG and Red Trail Energy. His efforts include: Establishing the North Dakota CO2Storage Workgroup in 2008, during his time as governor. Helping advance a bill through the state legislature to create a regulatory framework for carbon sequestration under the North Dakota Industrial Commission. As U.S. Senator, moving the state's application for regulatory primacy forward at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and successfully pressing for its approval. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-fema-awards-106-million-to-nd-department-of-health,Hoeven: FEMA Awards $10.6 Million to ND Department of Health,2020-10-12,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.12.20 Hoeven: FEMA Awards $10.6 Million to ND Department of Health BISMARCK, N.D. Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $10.6 million to the North Dakota Department of Health. This grant was made available under the Stafford Act and will be used by the state to assist with expenses related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) response efforts, including increased testing, laboratory capacity, supplies, software and warehousing facilities. This grant from FEMA will provide important support as North Dakota continues responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency, said Hoeven. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-outlines-efforts-to-secure-assistance-for-ranchers-ensure-fair-and-transparent-pricing,"Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Secure Assistance for Ranchers, Ensure Fair & Transparent Pricing",2020-10-10,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.10.20 Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Secure Assistance for Ranchers, Ensure Fair & Transparent Pricing Senator Addresses ND Stockmen's Association Annual Convention, Introduces USDA Under Secretary Ibach BISMARCK, N.D. At the North Dakota Stockmen's Association annual convention today, Senator John Hoeven outlined his efforts as chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a members of the Senate Agriculture Committee to: Assist ranchers with challenges from weather, market conditions and the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency. To date, North Dakota's livestock producers have receivedmore than $144 millionin Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) and CFAP 2 payments. Helpensure fair and transparent pricingfor the nation's cattle producers. Hoeven also introduced U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach, with whom the senator has worked to advance these priorities. The U.S. enjoys the most affordable, highest quality food supply in the world, and that's due to the hard work of our farmers and ranchers, who remain committed to this critical work even in the face of the most challenging circumstances, Hoeven said. Our efforts are all about helping our producers to overcome the current difficulties and help ensure a fair and transparent marketplace moving forward. That's exactly what we've worked with the USDA, DOJ and others within the administration to achieve, from the coronavirus assistance we've funded to the investigation and legislation we are working to advance to address beef price disparities. Securing Agriculture Assistance Under the Coronavirus Assistance, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Hoeven secured $9.5 billion of direct funding to assist farmers and ranchers as well as $14 billion in Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funding. Hoeven then worked with USDA to advance the initial CFAP payments and to ensure theCCC fundingwas used for CFAP 2. Following this, the senator secured afull replenishmentof the CCC in the continuing resolution recently passed by Congress and signed into law to prevent delays for Farm Bill programs, including the Livestock Forage Program and Livestock Indemnity Program. At the same time, Hoeven has been holdingregular meetingswith North Dakota's producers and commodity groups to facilitate feedback to the administration and ensure the assistance is as effective as possible. During the most recent of these meetings, Hoeven hosted Farm Serve Agency (FSA) Administration Richard Fordyce and reviewed the details of CFAP 2, which provides coverage for non-specialty crops, livestock, dairy and specialty crops. Specifically, under this program,ranchers will receive$55/headfor the highest number of cattle in inventory between April 16 and August 31. Sign-up for the program runs until December 11, 2020. Additional information on CFAP 2 is available from USDA atwww.farmers.gov. Working to Ensure Fair & Transparent Pricing In addition, Hoeven is advancing the following efforts to support cattle ranchers and improve pricing and transparency in the beef market: Making the case for the Department of Justice (DOJ) toinvestigate price manipulation in the cattle market. This includes joining Senator Deb Fischer inpressing Attorney General William Barrto investigate suspected price manipulation and anticompetitive behavior in the cattle industry. The DOJ began itsinquiryinto meatpacking companies earlier this year, and the senator continues urging the administration to exercise its authority to address potential violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act and broader antitrust laws. Stressing the need to include meaningful reforms in Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR) reauthorization to Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts. LMRrequires meat packers and importers to report to USDA's Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) the prices they pay for cattle, hogs and sheep purchased for slaughter, and the prices they receive for meats derived from such species. LMR currently expires on December 11, 2020. Hoeven highlighted a USDAreportreleased earlier this year, which details disparities between boxed beef and live cattle prices, demonstrates the need for cattle market reforms. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-statement-after-president-signs-savannas-act-into-law,Hoeven Statement After President Signs Savanna's Act Into Law,2020-10-10,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.10.20 Hoeven Statement After President Signs Savanna's Act Into Law Senator Helped Introduce, Secure Passage of Legislation to Address Cases of Missing and Murdered Native Americans BISMARCK, N.D. Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, today issued the following statement after President Donald Trump signed Savanna's Act into law. Hoeven helped introduce and secure passage of thelegislation, which requires reporting on missing and murdered Native Americans and directs the Department of Justice and the Department of the Interior to consult with Indian Tribes while developing national law enforcement guidelines. The bill is named for Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind from North Dakota who was tragically murdered in 2017, and was introduced by Senator Heidi Heitkamp last Congress and reintroduced by Senator Lisa Murkowski in the current Congress. Hoeven advanced the legislation through the Senate Indian Affairs Committee last November and helped secure itspassagein the Senate earlier this year. We appreciate the President signing Savanna's Act into law. This legislation addresses a tragic issue in Indian Country and will help to establish better law enforcement practices, said Hoeven. Savanna's Act is part of our efforts to strengthen public safety in tribal communities. In addition to Savanna's Act, we've also worked to secure funding to establish a tribal law enforcement training center in North Dakota and yesterday we marked the opening of this new facility at Camp Grafton. Yesterday,Hoeven led federal, state and tribal officials in marking the opening of the U.S. Indian Law Enforcement Advanced Training Centerand Proclamation signing ceremony. Hoevensecured $2.5 millionfor new BIA law enforcement specialized trainings at Camp Grafton. These courses will include training on investigating cases involving missing or murdered Indians. The senator included this funding in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 appropriations legislation and worked with the Interior Department and state officials, including Governor Burgum and Adjutant General Dohrmann, to host the trainings in North Dakota. In addition, the senator is working to advance: S.210, theTribal Law and Order Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2019,which would reauthorize and strengthen several key programs to improve tribal justice and public safety for Indian communities. S.211, theSURVIVE Act, which would expand critical victims services by requiring a 5 percent allocation from the Crime Victims Fund be allocated directly to Indian Tribes. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Hoeven secured a key provision of his SURVIVE Act in the Senate's FY2020 appropriations bill by securing more than $150 million to assist victims of crime on the reservations. He has done this since FY2018. In addition to Hoeven and Murkowski, Savanna's Act was introduced by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Christopher A. Coons (D-DE), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Tom Udall (D-NM), Jon Tester (D-MT), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR). -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-usda-extends-free-meals-for-children-for-entire-2020-2021-school-year,Hoeven: USDA Extends Free Meals for Children for Entire 2020-2021 School Year,2020-10-10,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.10.20 Hoeven: USDA Extends Free Meals for Children for Entire 2020-2021 School Year BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced this week that it will extend flexibilities to allow free meals for children through the entire 2020-2021 school year. The agency is providing the flexibilities under the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the Seamless Summer Option (SSO), and with today's announcement children will continue to have access to healthy and nutritious food through June 30, 2021. USDA'sextension of these flexibilities through the end of the school year will help ensure that children will continue to have access to healthy, nutritious food, said Hoeven. We appreciate USDA for providing these flexibilities and all the school nutrition professionals in North Dakota, who work tirelessly to provide students with these meals. Earlier this year, Senator Hoeven joined alettersent by 20 senators to USDA Secretary Perdue requesting child nutrition flexibilities be granted to schools. In August, USDA announced it had extended the flexibilities to provide free meals through the end of 2020. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-marks-opening-of-us-indian-law-enforcement-advanced-training-center-at-camp-grafton1,Hoeven Marks Opening of U.S. Indian Law Enforcement Advanced Training Center at Camp Grafton,2020-10-09,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.09.20 Hoeven Marks Opening of U.S. Indian Law Enforcement Advanced Training Center at Camp Grafton Senator Joined by Governor Burgum, Adjutant General Dohrmann, U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley, Interior Officials & Tribal Leaders DEVILS LAKE, N.D. Senator John Hoeven (R-ND), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today led federal, state and tribal officials in marking the opening of the U.S. Indian Law Enforcement Advanced Training Center and Proclamation signing ceremony at Camp Grafton, North Dakota.Through his role on the Senate Appropriations Committee, Hoeven secured $2.5 million in Fiscal Year 2020 for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) law enforcement to conduct the specialized training courses at Camp Grafton. Classes will include advanced courses on complex subject matter, such as missing persons investigations, drug interdictions, forensics and the Bridge Program. The Bridge Program allows local or state trained officers to become federally certified, providing additional law enforcement to Indian country. The opening of the new training center will help address law enforcement needs in Indian country, especially in the Great Plains area where staffing vacancies account for 62% of all BIA law enforcement vacancies. This new law enforcement center started as an idea at a Committee field hearing on public safety in tribal communities that we held in Bismarck last year. Now, after our efforts to secure the funding needed to operate these courses, this center is a reality. Tribal law enforcement officials will have access to important training here in the Great Plains, closer to the communities where they live and serve,said Hoeven.This center will provide tribal law enforcement in the Great Plains area with the necessary training and skills to serve and meet the challenges in their communities, including investigating illicit drug crime and missing or murdered Indians. I appreciate the Trump Administration's continued commitment to Indian Country, especially Secretary Bernhardt and Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Sweeney. Further, we welcome the partnership between the Department of the Interior and the State of North Dakota, working with Governor Burgum and Adjutant GeneralDohrmann, to find the right location. By bringing all levels of government together, tribal communities across the region will benefit from this center. In addition to Senator Hoeven, the following officials were in attendance: North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum North Dakota National Guard Major GeneralAlan Dohrmann North Dakota U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley Chairman Douglas Yankton, Sr., Spirit Lake Tribe Chairman Mike Faith, Jr., Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Chairman Mark Fox, Mandan Hidatsa and Arikara Nation Mr. JohnTahsuda, Counselor to Secretary Bernhardt, U.S. Department of the Interior Mr. Mark Cruz, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy & Economic Development, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior Mr. Charlie Addington, Director of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-joins-senate-colleagues-in-amicus-brief-to-support-religious-freedom,Hoeven Joins Senate Colleagues in Amicus Brief to Support Religious Freedom,2020-10-08,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.08.20 Hoeven Joins Senate Colleagues in Amicus Brief to Support Religious Freedom WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven recently joined Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and more than 30 additional senators, in signing an amicus brief supporting Capitol Hill Baptist Church's lawsuit against Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser in regards to the city's coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) regulations prohibiting outdoor religious gatherings to not exceed more than 100 individuals. The senators argue that several mass protests have been permitted in recent months and the selective enforcement against the church violates First Amendment rights and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). The Senators said, Whether viewed as a matter of free speech, the freedom of assembly, or the free exercise of religion protected by the Constitution and RFRA, the result is the same: The Mayor's discrimination against houses of worship rests on a mistaken, and unconstitutional, premise that one particular exercise of free speecha church's desire to gather together and worship their Godis subordinate to other First Amendment-protected activities. In addition to Hoeven and Wicker, theamicus briefwas signed by U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., Pat Roberts, R-Kansas, Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., John Thune, R-S.D., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., James E. Risch, R-Idaho, Roy Blunt, R-Mo., Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, John Boozman, R-Ark., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Rand Paul, R-Ky., Tim Scott, R-S.C., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Bill Cassidy, R-La., James Lankford, R-Okla., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Steve Daines, R-Mont., David Perdue, R-Ga., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Ben Sasse, R-Neb., John Kennedy, R-La., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Mitt Romney, R-Utah, Mike Braun, R-Ind., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-outlines-efforts-to-support-grand-forks-air-force-base-with-gf-base-mission-committee,Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Support Grand Forks Air Force Base with GF Base Mission Committee,2020-10-08,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.08.20 Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Support Grand Forks Air Force Base with GF Base Mission Committee GRAND FORKS, N.D. Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, today met with Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski and the Grand Forks Base Mission Support Committee to outline his work to support the Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB), including: Passing the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with provisions to: Block the retirement of the Global Hawk fleet. Secure an Air Force report on infrastructure requirements for the Arctic mission, which will help build the case for using GFAFB to support the Arctic mission. Working to pass a full-year defense and military construction appropriations bill that includes language: Blocking retirement of the Global Hawk fleet. To support and enhance the Block 40 Global Hawk fleet. The Grand Forks Air Force Base's Global Hawk mission provides vital defense intelligence and surveillance to keep our nation safe, said Hoeven. Given the increasing importance of good intel, we're working to ensure the Grand Forks Air Force Base has the support and resources necessary to be successful now and into the future. I appreciate this opportunity to meet with the Grand Forks Base Mission Committee to discuss our efforts to bolster the Global Hawk fleet and look for new missions, including future unmanned aircraft missions, opportunities in the Arctic and with the new Space Force. ARCTIC MISSION In addition to Hoeven's provision in the NDAA requiring Air Force to report on infrastructure requirements for the Arctic mission, the senator has repeatedly made the case to Air Force leadership that GFAFB is well-positioned to fulfill critical roles within the Arctic mission. The senator has highlighted the base's Global Hawk mission, which can provide significant intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities in the region, as well as its ability to house future USAF assets as they transit to and from the Arctic. In 2014, Hoeven led a delegation to NORTHCOM headquarters and hosted the former NORTHCOM Commander in North Dakota in 2017. Hoeven also advanced provisions in the FY2020 NDAA requiring a report on China and Russia's activities in the Arctic, as well as a report to outline how Northern Tier bases, like Minot and Grand Forks, can be utilized to advance U.S. interests in the region. SPACE FORCE Last month, Hoeven met with Gen. John Raymond, chief of staff for the U.S. Space Force, to outline opportunities for the GFAFB and Cavalier Air Force Station to assist in standing up the new branch of the armed forces. Additionally, he stressed the University of North Dakota's partnerships with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Department of Defense, which could be leveraged to help meet the technology and workforce development needs of the Space Force. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-were-working-to-build-unique-autonomous-tech-precision-ag-sector-just-as-we-did-for-unmanned-aerial-systems,"Hoeven: We're Working to Build Unique Autonomous Tech, Precision Ag Sector Just as We Did for Unmanned Aerial Systems",2020-10-08,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.08.20 Hoeven: We're Working to Build Unique Autonomous Tech, Precision Ag Sector Just as We Did for Unmanned Aerial Systems Senator Helps Unveil State's First Autonomous Truck, Discusses Future of Autonomous Tech Policy at Grand Farm FARGO, N.D. At Grand Farm's Autonomous Systems Policy Day today, Senator John Hoeven outlined efforts to develop and implement autonomous technology, further establishing North Dakota as a leader in this field. As part of the event, Hoeven joined state officials in unveiling the state's first autonomous truck and participated in a panel discussion with industry experts. The senator drew parallels with the state's unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry, which he has advanced since his time as governor. Specifically, Hoeven worked to bring together a unique mix of state, federal, private and university partners to create a nationally-significant UAS test site and Grand Sky, a first-of-its-kind UAS research and technology park. Hoeven highlighted how Grand Farm is taking this same approach and building a wide range of partnerships to secure the state's position in the growing autonomous technology sector, including as it applies to the next generation of precision agriculture. This will help to address challenges faced by farmers here at home and globally, while also bolstering economic growth and creating good job opportunities for years to come.To this end, Hoeven is working to: Secure federal support for Emerging Prairie'sGrand Farminitiative. Invest inbroadband infrastructureto ensure the technologies developed by the initiative, like precision agriculture, can be implemented. Support the success of the state'stech entrepreneurs. The growth in North Dakota's tech sector, especially in UAS, is the result of years of effort, where we built an ecosystem unmatched by anything else in the world, Hoeven said. We now have a premiere location for all things unmanned aircraft research and development, training and operations, across civilian, military and government applications. Grand Farm represents the opportunity to do the same with autonomous technology and precision agriculture. That's why we're investing in the infrastructure we need, like broadband, to support these operations and building on the partnerships that Emerging Prairie has secured so far. Securing Support for Grand Farm As chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, Hoeven secured $5 million for theRural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grant Program, which supports innovation clusters in rural regions, and included language in annual funding legislation to prioritize projects like Grand Farm. Hoeven continues working with the administration to implement the RISE program, with a request for applications expected in early 2021. Expanding Rural Broadband Further, the senator has secured more than $1.6 billion across fiscal years 2018-2020 for theReConnect Program, a rural broadband loan and grant pilot program. The senator also cosponsored: ThePrecision Agriculture Connectivity Act, which passed as part of the 2018 Farm Bill, to ensure adequate broadband access in rural areas. TheBroadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (DATA) Act, which wassignedinto law in March, to improve federal broadband mapping. These efforts will help ensure enough capacity is available to implement precision agriculture technologies. Helping Tech Entrepreneurs Succeed Hoeven is advancing measures like theSupport Our Start-Ups Act, bipartisan legislation he introduced with Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) to enable entrepreneurs to deduct more of the start-up costs for their business and invest more into their operations sooner. The senator also helped introduce thePortable Benefits for Independent Workers Pilot Program Act. This bipartisan bill would make portable benefits more accessible for entrepreneurs and provide greater certainty for them and their families. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-announces-usda-funding-to-north-dakota-entities,Hoeven Announces USDA Funding to North Dakota Entities,2020-10-07,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.07.20 Hoeven Announces USDA Funding to North Dakota Entities WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded funding to three North Dakota entities. Details are as follows: Avera Health $985,399from USDA's Office of Rural Development to make upgrades to telemedicine software in the upper Midwest, benefiting the following North Dakota counties: Bowman, Cavalier, Divide, Grant, McIntosh, Mountrail, Nelson, Ramsey, Towner, Walsh, Ward, Wells and Williams. North Dakota State University (NDSU) $185,342from USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture to support animal agriculture and biological science research for graduate and postdoctoral students. Maddock Public Schools $83,955from USDA's Office of Rural Development, made available through a Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant, to invest in equipment to support distance learning for over 800 students. These USDA grants will support efforts to advance educational opportunities and access to health care across North Dakota, said Hoeven. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-helps-break-ground-on-magic-city-discovery-center,Hoeven Helps Break Ground on Magic City Discovery Center,2020-10-07,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"MINOT, N.D. Senator John Hoeven today helped break ground on the Magic City Discovery Center, an interactive children's museum that will provide science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) educational opportunities for Minot families, including those stationed at Minot Air Force Base. The 22,000 sq. ft. center is being constructed on Minot Park District land on the North Hill and will provide an interactive and entertaining environment that will help educate children while also developing their creativity and critical-thinking skills. Project construction is expected to begin in full in early 2021, with completion set for late 2022. The project is supported by a$6.3 million grantfrom the Department of Defense (DoD), combined with local funding for a total cost of $14 million. As a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, Hoeven worked to advance the federal funding under the Defense Community Infrastructure Pilot (DCIP) Program. Further, the senator contacted DoD on behalf of the project sponsors, urging the department to approve Minot's application and award the funds in a timely fashion to ensure the project can move forward without delay. This is a welcome investment in one of North Dakota's major defense communities, Hoeven said. Through this facility, children from the base and surrounding region will have access to an entertaining and educational resource, which will support their long-term growth, well-being and future success. Further, by stimulating interest in these important fields earlier, the Magic City Discovery Center will help shape the next generation of innovators, who drive growth and opportunity throughout our state. -###-",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-thanks-north-dakota-medical-providers-outlines-efforts-to-address-covid-19-pandemic,"Hoeven Thanks North Dakota Medical Providers, Outlines Efforts to Address COVID-19 Pandemic",2020-10-07,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.07.20 Hoeven Thanks North Dakota Medical Providers, Outlines Efforts to Address COVID-19 Pandemic BISMARCK, N.D. Senator John Hoeven this week spoke to the members of the North Dakota Medical Association (NDMA), thanking them for their essential service in combatting the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency and outlining federal efforts to support their critical work. Hoeven delivered the remarks as part of a virtual congressional panel during NDMA's annual meeting. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Hoeven has worked to advance needed assistance for the nation's health care providers. This includes the Provider Relief Fund established under the Coronavirus Assistance, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, from which North Dakota providers have received more than $300 million so far. Further, Hoeven has supported legislation introduced in the Senate that would have provided additional, targeted relief for hospitals and health care providers, therapeutics and vaccine development and distribution as well as COVID-19 testing and contact tracing efforts. Our health care professionals are on the front lines of this pandemic every day, Hoeven said. They have our sincerest appreciation for their dedication and selflessness during these difficult times. That's exactly why we've worked to support them in their vital efforts, both through measures like the Provider Relief Fund, as well as the flexibilities granted by the administration to expand the use of tools like telemedicine that protect both providers and patients and maintain access to essential services. As negotiations continue in Congress, we continue to support a targeted approach that meets remaining needs, including in the health care sector, while ensuring we use taxpayer dollars responsibly. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-announces-funding-to-und-to-extract-critical-minerals-from-coal,Hoeven Announces Funding to UND to Extract Critical Minerals from Coal,2020-10-06,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.06.20 Hoeven Announces Funding to UND to Extract Critical Minerals from Coal WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy has awarded $150,000 and an option for up to $2 million for a feasibility study to the University of North Dakota (UND). This grant will be used to generate conceptual designs to extract critical minerals and rare earth elements from coal, as well as coal by-product sources, to support the nation's energy and electronics industries. UND will partner with DOE's National Energy Technology Laboratory to advance this project. This grant from DOE will support UND's efforts to extract critical minerals from North Dakota's abundant coal reserves, which will lessen our reliance on imports of rare earth elements and enhance our economic and national security, said Hoeven. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-statement-on-passing-of-former-senator-mark-andrews,Hoeven Statement on Passing of Former Senator Mark Andrews,2020-10-06,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.06.20 Hoeven Statement on Passing of Former Senator Mark Andrews BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven released the following statement on the passing of former Senator Mark Andrews, who represented North Dakota in the United States Senate from 1981-1987 and in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1963-1981. Senator Mark Andrews was a strong leader and dedicated public servant, who served the people of North Dakota in Congress for decades. He was a tireless advocate for our men and women in uniform and understood the importance of a strong national defense, having served in Congress during the Cold War. As a farmer himself, he will be remembered for his hard work on behalf of agriculture and his work to support our state's farmers and ranchers. I am grateful for his service to our state and nation. He was a good friend and will be missed. Mikey and I extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-encourages-north-dakotans-to-give-input-on-femas-draft-policy-for-inundated-road-assistance,Hoeven Encourages North Dakotans to Give Input on FEMA's Draft Policy for Inundated Road Assistance,2020-10-05,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.05.20 Hoeven Encourages North Dakotans to Give Input on FEMA's Draft Policy for Inundated Road Assistance Senator Working to Advance Permanent Fix for Unnecessary Burdens, Costs under Public Assistance Program BISMARCK, N.D. Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement encouraging North Dakotans to submit input to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on its draft policy regarding assistance for inundated and submerged roadways under the Public Assistance (PA) grant program. This aligns with Hoeven's efforts with FEMA to revise previous guidance under the PA program that has hindered the state's efforts to repair inundated roadways. FEMA's existing policy requires burdensome and costly additional steps, including the construction and subsequent removal of emergency access for impacted roads, in order for repairs to be eligible. Accordingly, Hoeven: Made the case to FEMA, in ameetingwith Senator Kevin Cramer and state legislators Senator Terry Wanzek and Representative Craig Headland, to allow a permanent fix enabling the repair and improvement of inundated roads, which have impacted communities around the state. Raised the issue with FEMA Deputy Regional Administrator Nancy Dragani and Recovery Division Director Ryan Pietramali through his role on the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Committee. As a result of these efforts, FEMA agreed to resolve issues on a case-by-case basis, including for Peterson Township in Stutsman County, as it works to address the current guidance. To this end, FEMA is accepting public comment on its draft policy until October 14. The draft policy and information on submitting input can be found on FEMA's websitehere. This is an important opportunity to ensure that FEMA's Public Assistance program works for our state and communities, said Hoeven. Flooded roads represent a real risk to the well-being of local residents, impacting not only day-to-day life, but compromising access to essential emergency services as well. We appreciate FEMA for working with us to address the unnecessary burdens under the PA program, and we encourage North Dakotans to submit their feedback and help improve the delivery of this assistance, making it more accessible for communities in need. -###- Print Email Tweet Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-epa-finalizes-rule-to-remove-barriers-to-reducing-emissions-and-encourage-investment-in-new-technology,Hoeven: EPA Finalizes Rule to Remove Barriers to Reducing Emissions and Encourage Investment in New Technology,2020-10-02,2020,2020-10,Republican,House,ND,John Hoeven,H001061,www.hoeven.senate.gov,,,legacy,"10.02.20 Hoeven: EPA Finalizes Rule to Remove Barriers to Reducing Emissions and Encourage Investment in New Technology WASHINGTON Senator John Hoeven today released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule that better enables businesses to invest in new technologies to reduce emissions. The rule repeals the previous Once In, Always In (OIAI) policy under the Clean Air Act, which permanently classified facilities as major sources of hazardous air pollutants and imposed significant regulatory burdens even if the business lowered its emissions. Under the final rule, facilities may be reclassified as an area source, a less restrictive classification with fewer permitting and paperwork requirements, if it decreases its emissions to meet the lower threshold. This encourages businesses to invest in new technology to upgrade their pollution control systems, improving environmental stewardship. The EPA's previous OIAI policy was a strong example of a counterproductive regulation, imposing costly requirements that hurt economic growth while also providing no incentive for businesses to reduce hazardous emissions, said Hoeven. This new rule is exactly the kind of regulatory relief that we've worked with the administration to provide, as it supports businesses in upgrading their operations with the latest technology, empowering a stronger economy and better environmental stewardship. -###- Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article",1,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z,2026-03-30T12:14:52Z