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Hoeven Reintroduces Legislation to Advance Establishment of Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) today reintroduced his legislation to support the establishment of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Hoeven’s bipartisan bill, which is cosponsored by Senators Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), would: Authorize the Department of the Interior to provide grants to establish the presidential library and support the display of materials. This legislation follows the model of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and … Continue Reading
02.21.25
Hoeven: Senate Passes FY25 Budget Resolution to Advance Border Security, Defense and American Energy Dominance
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Senate approved a Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget resolution, which provides a blueprint for a reconciliation bill to secure the border, revitalize the military and bolster U.S. energy production: “Passing this budget is an important step as we work to provide President Trump with the resources necessary to implement his agenda for the American people. This budget will secure the border, bolster our military and help unleash… Continue Reading
02.20.25
Hoeven Statement on Confirmation of Kash Patel as FBI Director
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Kash Patel to serve as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): “Kash Patel has served as a public defender, prosecutor, and in leadership positions at the Department of Defense, Office of the Director of National Intelligence and National Security Council. He will focus the FBI on protecting the American people and prioritizing law and order to help make our communities safer. We cong… Continue Reading
02.20.25
Hoeven, Cornyn, Colleagues Call on ATF to Overturn Unconstitutional Biden Rules & Support Trump 2A Agenda
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) joined Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and 28 of their Senate GOP colleagues in sending a letter to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Deputy Director Marvin Richardson urging him to align the agency with President Trump’s Second Amendment priorities as laid out in his recent Executive Order. The senators called on Richardson to identify and rescind former President Biden’s unlawful firearms regulations, including the “Engaged in the… Continue Reading
02.19.25
Hoeven Statement After Voting to Confirm Kelly Loeffler to Lead Small Business Administration
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after voting to confirm Kelly Loeffler to serve as Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration: “Congratulations to Kelly Loeffler on her confirmation to lead the U.S. Small Business Administration. Kelly and I served together on the Senate Agriculture Committee, where we worked to advance priorities for our farmers and ranchers and rural small businesses. Small businesses power our economy and Kelly understands the imp… Continue Reading
02.18.25
Hoeven: Howard Lutnick Confirmed as Commerce Secretary
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Howard Lutnick to serve as Secretary of Commerce: “We congratulate Secretary Howard Lutnick on his confirmation. During the confirmation process, he committed to increase our nation’s competitiveness and bring supply chains back to the U.S. Secretary Lutnick will play a vital role as President Trump negotiates better trade agreements, with the goal of securing better trade terms for American farmers, ranc… Continue Reading
02.15.25
Hoeven at MAFB with Air Force Vice Chief of Staff to Secure Support for Upgraded Cruise Missile Facilities, Concurrent Construction of Sentinel Program
MINOT, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven and Gen. James Slife, Air Force Vice Chief of Staff, today reviewed efforts to modernize the dual-nuclear mission at Minot Air Force Base. Hoeven and Slife toured the base’s facilities and met with local and military leaders to discuss and see firsthand the importance of: Accelerating the development of the Sentinel program, and concurrently constructing facilities at all three missile bases to keep the programs on track and reduce costs. Investing in upgrad… Continue Reading
02.15.25
Hoeven Outlines National Security, Counter-UAS Opportunities in Grand Forks to Air Force Vice Chief of Staff
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven outlined to Gen. James Slife, Air Force Vice Chief of Staff, opportunities to leverage the Grand Forks region’s expertise in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to enhance national security and address the increasing risks from the misuse of drone technology. In particular, Hoeven highlighted: His efforts to secure an increased contract ceiling for Project ULTRA, which is expected in the coming weeks. Hoeven has been working to increase the size and scope … Continue Reading
02.13.25
Hoeven, Thune Reintroduce Bill to Repeal the Death Tax
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) joined Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) in reintroducing legislation that would permanently repeal the federal estate tax, commonly known as the death tax. “Our legislation would repeal the death tax and prevent families, particularly those with family farms, from facing unnecessary hardship when a loved one passes away,” said Senator Hoeven. “It removes a major obstacle to estate planning and ensuring the future operations of small businesses… Continue Reading
02.13.25
Hoeven, Shaheen, Moran & Bennet Reintroduce Legislation to Establish Permanent Air Guard Tuition Assistance Program
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) reintroduced legislation to establish a permanent federal tuition assistance (FTA) program benefitting Air National Guard members. The Air Guard Standardizing Tuition Assistance to Unify the Services (STATUS) Act requires the Secretary of the Air Force to provide tuition assistance to drill-status members of the Air National Guard, consistent with the program available to the Ar… Continue Reading
02.13.25
Hoeven Statement After Voting to Confirm Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement after voting to confirm Brooke Rollins to serve as Secretary of Agriculture: “Congratulations to Brooke Rollins on her confirmation to lead the Department of Agriculture. Secretary Rollins grew up on a ranch so she not only has the right background, but she has the ear of President Trump and will be a great advocate… Continue Reading
02.13.25
Hoeven Statement on Confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS): “President Trump selected Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to serve as HHS Secretary with a mandate to improve the health of our nation. Importantly, when we met with Secretary Kennedy he indicated that he understands the importance of working with stakeholders, from our farmers and ranchers to school nutritionists, and is focused… Continue Reading
02.12.25
Hoeven Statement on Confirmation of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed former Representative Tulsi Gabbard to serve as Director of National Intelligence (DNI): “Given the threats facing our nation, President Trump needs his team in place. Tulsi Gabbard is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve and has served our country on multiple military deployments. Additionally as a former member U.S. Representative, she understands how to work with Congress. As the leader of ou… Continue Reading
02.12.25
Hoeven: President Trump Nominates NDPI Superintendent Kirsten Baesler to Serve as Assistant Secretary for Elementary & Secondary Education
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after President Donald Trump nominated North Dakota’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler to serve as the Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) at the U.S. Department of Education (ED).Hoeven worked with incoming Education Secretary Linda McMahon during her time as the Director of the Small Business Administration (SBA) and recommended to McMahon both in person and over the phone th… Continue Reading
02.07.25
Hoeven, Daines Introduce Bills to Unleash American Energy
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) joined Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and a group of their Republican colleagues in introducing two bills to unleash American energy, promote America’s energy dominance and support rural communities. The “Supporting Made in America Energy Act” would support oil and gas development by requiring four annual onshore lease sales in top oil and gas producing states, two annual offshore leases sales in the Gulf and six offshore lease sales over ten years in Al… Continue Reading
02.06.25
Hoeven Statement on Confirmation of Russell Vought as Director of OMB
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Russell Vought to serve as the director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): “Russ Vought previously served as director of OMB during President Trump’s first term and we congratulate him on his confirmation to once again lead OMB,” said Hoeven. “We look forward to working with Director Vought and President Trump to cut red tape and rollback unnecessary government regulations. As the head of… Continue Reading
02.06.25
Hoeven: Mexico Rescinds Ban on Genetically-Engineered Corn Imports
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement after Mexico announced that it was rescinding its ban on the importation of genetically-engineered (GE) corn: “This is great news, not only for U.S. farmers, but for the people of Mexico who will continue to have access to a high-quality, safe and affordable food staple,” said Hoeven. “Mexico’s ban on the impo… Continue Reading
02.06.25
Hoeven, Young Introduce Legislation to Fast Track Development of New Baseload Power Projects to Improve Grid Reliability
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) today introduced the Guaranteeing Reliability through the Interconnection of Dispatchable (GRID) Power Act, legislation to remove delays in the development of new baseload power generation projects that would improve the reliability of the electrical grid. Specifically, the Hoeven-Young bill would: Following rulemaking from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), authorize regional grid operators to give priority cons… Continue Reading
02.06.25
Hoeven Joins Legislation to Reinstate Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling for Beef
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week helped introduce the American Beef Labeling Act, legislation sponsored by Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef: The legislation would require the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), in consultation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), to develop a World Trade Organization (WTO)-compliant means of reinstating MCOOL for beef within one year of enactment. USTR … Continue Reading
02.06.25
Hoeven Discusses Priorities for Farm Country with U.S. Agriculture Industry Leaders Senator Introduces ND Native Josh Gackle at Senate Ag Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON - At a hearing of the Senate Agriculture Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven discussed efforts to advance key priorities for farm country with agriculture industry leaders from across the U.S. The hearing included testimony from leaders in the soybean, sugarbeet, wheat, corn and barley industry, representing crops that are foundational to North Dakota’s agriculture economy. In particular, Hoeven discussed with the witnesses the importance of: Passing a strong farm bill that ma… Continue Reading