News Releases
Hoeven Meets With General Bussiere to Accelerate Sentinel ICBM Program, Ensure Minot has Upgrades Needed to Operate New Cruise Missile
***Click for video and audio.*** MINOT, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today met with Gen. Thomas Bussiere, Commander of the Air Force Global Strike Command, at Minot Air Force Base as part of his efforts to keep the base’s nuclear modernizations on track. Hoeven stressed the need to ensure Minot has the facilities necessary to house and operate the new weapon systems, including the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) and the Long Range Stand Off (LRSO) missile, as soon as they are… Continue Reading
03.28.25
Hoeven Statement on Dismissal of Lawsuit Seeking to Shut Down Dakota Access Pipeline
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by Standing Rock Sioux Tribe seeking to shut down operation of the Dakota Access Pipeline while the court-ordered environmental impact statement (EIS) process is ongoing. “The Dakota Access Pipeline is vital infrastructure for our state and nation, supporting North Dakota’s role as an energy powerhouse and strengthening U.S. energy security,” said Senator Hoeven. “Consider… Continue Reading
03.21.25
North Dakota Delegation: NDSU Bison to Visit White House, U.S. Capitol on April 9
Click for video and audio. WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and Representative Julie Fedorchak today announced that the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Bison football team will visit the White House and U.S. Capitol on April 9, meeting with President Trump in honor of the team winning the NCAA Division I FCS national championship. Hoeven has been working to coordinate the visit, following Hoeven and Cramer speaking with President Donald Trump to arrange the invitation. … Continue Reading
03.21.25
Hoeven: High-Tech Missions Boost Economic Growth in North Dakota, Highlight Need for STEM Education
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven met with members of the North Dakota Space Grant Consortium (NDSGC) to discuss efforts to expand science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education opportunities for students. The senator highlighted his longstanding support for the Space Grant program, which provides fellowships and scholarships to help students pursue high-tech careers, while also strengthening North Dakota’s position as a leader in space research and technology. Additionall… Continue Reading
03.21.25
Hoeven Working to Advance Construction of New National Guard Facilities, Improve Member Benefits, Ensure Support for ND Missions
BISMARCK, N.D. - At the North Dakota National Guard’s (NDNG) Roughrider Conference today, Senator John Hoeven outlined his efforts on the Senate Appropriations Committees that oversee funding for defense and military construction to: Advance the construction of key facilities to support the Guard’s missions. Ensure Guard members receive benefits in line with their active duty counterparts. Include measures in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to: Moderni… Continue Reading
03.19.25
Hoeven Statement on Jury Decision in Lawsuit Over DAPL Protests
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after a North Dakota jury ruled in favor of Energy Transfer in the company’s lawsuit against Greenpeace over its role in the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline. “The Dakota Access Pipeline was built with the latest, greatest technology and safety features, and the company went through all of the required regulatory and permitting steps. These facts are reaffirmed by today’s decision in court,” said Senator Hoeven… Continue Reading
03.18.25
Hoeven: USDA Releases Details on $10 Billion in Market-Based Disaster Assistance, Begins Accepting Applications March 19
Click for video and audio. WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has begun accepting applications for the $10 billion in market-based assistance that he worked to secure as part of the year-end legislation in December. Hoeven has been working with Agriculture Secretary Rollins to implement and quickly deliver the assistan… Continue Reading
03.18.25
Hoeven: BlueHalo Partnerships Link Area’s Counter-Drone, Hypersonic Missile Testing & Space Operations
EMERADO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven and representatives from BlueHalo today announced that the company is expanding its operations to the Grand Forks region, tying into a range of operations critical to the future of the nation’s defense, like counter-drone, while laying the groundwork to also connect with the region’s growing space operations. Specifically, BlueHalo: Has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with GrandSKY to install its VigilantHalo system in support of Project ULTRA at… Continue Reading
03.17.25
Hoeven Honors Red Trail Elementary School for Designation as 2024 National Blue Ribbon School
MANDAN, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today presented a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol to the students, educators and families of Red Trail Elementary School in honor of their designation as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School. As a special symbol representing the school’s exemplary teaching and learning, the National Blue Ribbon School flag will be displayed along with the U.S. flag presented by Senator Hoeven. “Today, we celebrate Red Trail Elementary School’s recognition as a National Bl… Continue Reading
03.17.25
President Trump Signs Hoeven-Led Legislation to Block Biden Natural Gas Tax
Click for video and audio. WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) issued the following statement after President Donald Trump signed into law the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval he led in the Senate to block implementation of President Biden’s Natural Gas Tax. Hoeven was at the White House as the bill was signed into law. Hoeven’s CRA blocks implementation of a Natural Gas Tax passed in 2022 as part of the Democrats’ reckless tax-and-spend bill. Last month, Hoeven… Continue Reading
03.14.25
Hoeven Statement on Funding the Government
Click for video and audio. WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Senate approved legislation to fund the government while finding savings and supporting our national defense. “The reason we need a CR is because Senator Schumer refused to bring any of the individual appropriations bills, which were approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee, to the floor during the last Congress. This continuing resolution has already passed the House and has stro… Continue Reading
03.14.25
Hoeven, Rounds Introduce Bills Strengthening Second Amendment Rights for Military Families, Full-Time Travelers
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) joined Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) in introducing a pair of bills that would strengthen Second Amendment rights for military families and full-time travelers. The Traveler’s Gun Rights Act and the Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act would amend sections of the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA) to make exceptions for Americans with unique living situations. This includes spouses of military members and full-time travelers whose permanent … Continue Reading
03.12.25
Hoeven: Trump Administration to Reverse Biden WOTUS Overreach, Provide Regulatory Relief & Certainty
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced an effort to restore the traditional definition of “waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS), reversing the Biden administration’s regulatory overreach and bringing the WOTUS rule in compliance with the Supreme Court’s Sackett v. EPA ruling from 2023. The Trump administration will undertake rulemaking to reduce the regulatory burden, provide certainty and ensure… Continue Reading
03.11.25
Hoeven, Klobuchar Reintroduce Legislation to Update USDA Loan Limits, Improve Producer Access to Credit
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) reintroduced the Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement (PACE) Act, legislation to improve farmers and ranchers’ access to credit by modernizing loan limitations for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) loan programs. The senators are working to pass the legislation as part of the next farm bill and made the case for the bill to their Senate Agriculture Committee colleagues at a committee hearing on the issue toda… Continue Reading
03.10.25
Hoeven Statement on Confirmation of Labor Secretary
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Lori Chavez-DeRemer to serve as Secretary of Labor: “The Senate has worked to quickly confirm President Trump’s cabinet, and with today’s confirmation of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the Senate has now confirmed 21 cabinet members.” said Hoeven. “Secretary Chavez-DeRemer has committed to advancing the President’s agenda and ensuring a level playing field for American workers and businesses.” -###… Continue Reading
03.07.25
Hoeven, Rounds Reintroduce Legislation to Ban Foreign Adversaries from Buying American Farmland and Agricultural Businesses
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week joined Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) in reintroducing the Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and Security (PASS) Act, legislation to ban individuals and entities controlled by China, Russia, Iran and North Korea from purchasing agricultural land and businesses located near U.S. military installations or sensitive sites. “Foreign adversaries are buying up U.S. farmland which is a threat not only to our food security, but our national security. Our legislat… Continue Reading
03.06.25
Hoeven Meets With North Dakota's U.S. Senate Youth Program Delegates
WASHINGTON — Senator John Hoeven this week met with Martin Bergstedt, a senior at Enderlin High School, and Cady Wang, a senior at Davies High School in Fargo, who were chosen to represent North Dakota as delegates to the 63rd annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). The program brings students from across the country to Washington, D.C. to meet with senators, the president, a Supreme Court Justice and cabinet officials. “We congratulate Martin and Cady on being selected as North Da… Continue Reading
03.04.25
Hoeven Statement on President Trump’s Address to Congress
***Click for video and audio.*** WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement on President Donald Trump’s Joint Address to Congress: “President Trump is hard at work to get our country back on track. After being in office just over a month, the Trump administration has already put in place policies that are stopping the flow of illegal immigration, helping to build U.S. energy dominance and showing that America is back open for business to grow our economy. At the same time,… Continue Reading
03.03.25
Hoeven Votes for Protect Women and Girls’ Sports Act
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after voting for the Protect Women and Girls’ Sports Act, legislation that would permanently reinstate the intent of Title IX and ensure that women only, participate in women’s sports at federally funded educational institutions: “I voted for the Protect Women and Girls’ Sports Act to provide a level-playing field and ensure girls and women aren’t forced to compete against biological men.” -###-… Continue Reading
03.03.25
Hoeven: Linda McMahon Confirmed as Education Secretary
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Linda McMahon to serve as Secretary of Education: “We worked closely with Linda McMahon when she served as Administrator of the Small Business Administration during President Trump’s first administration. Secretary McMahon demonstrated strong leadership and has always been willing to work with others in a collaborative way. We look forward to working with her and congratulate her on her confirmation as Se… Continue Reading