News Releases
Hoeven Statement on Announced Retirement of DMR Director Lynn Helms
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Director Lynn Helms announced that he plans to retire on June 30. “No one knows North Dakota’s energy resources better than Lynn Helms,” said Hoeven. “For more than two decades, Lynn has helped North Dakota make the best use of its abundant resources, while overseeing the implementation of new, innovative technologies. Both as governor and as U.S. Senator, I worked closely with him… Continue Reading
01.24.24
Hoeven: Nearly $6 Million Awarded To Repair ND Roadway Damage From Flooding
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Federal Highway Administration is awarding the North Dakota Department of Transportation nearly $6 million in grants to repair widespread damage to culverts and roadway erosion on state and county roadways from flooding due to rain and snow. Specifically, the grants include: $4,777,883 for severe flooding in Eastern North Dakota beginning in April 2022. $900,000 to repai… Continue Reading
01.24.24
Hoeven, Crapo, Cruz Call on Biden Admin to Withdraw Unlawful Emissions Standards, De Facto EV Mandate
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven this week joined a bicameral effort, led in the U.S. Senate by Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), calling on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to withdraw its proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars and light-duty trucks. The proposed standards would: Require automakers to more than double average fleet-wide fuel economy in less than 10 years, which exceeds the agency’s authori… Continue Reading
01.22.24
Hoeven Statement Thanking Governor Burgum for Hard Work on Behalf of North Dakotans
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement recognizing Governor Doug Burgum’s hard work on behalf of North Dakotans, upon news that he will not seek a third term as governor. “Doug Burgum is a tremendous representative of, and advocate for, North Dakota. He’s undertaken many important initiatives to grow our communities and used the national stage to tell our state’s story,” said Hoeven. “He has been a great partner in working to provide more opportunity and prosp… Continue Reading
01.19.24
Hoeven Outlines Strategic Importance of U.S. Energy Resources, Need to Develop Coal, Oil & Gas Reserves
WASHINGTON - During remarks delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate this week, Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, outlined the strategic importance of U.S. energy reserves. The senator called on the Biden administration to empower greater energy production, including of the nation’s coal, oil and gas reserves, and pushed back on burdensome mandates being advanced by the administration, such as: The Obama-era Mercury and Air Toxic Standards (M… Continue Reading
01.18.24
Hoeven Joins Cruz Amicus Brief
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) joined a Supreme Court amicus brief, led by Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), in the case Donald J. Trump v. Norma Anderson, et al., challenging the State of Colorado’s disqualification of former President Trump from the state’s ballot and urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the decision. “Elections should be decided at the ballot box, not at the discretion of state officials,” said Senator Hoeven. “The decision by the Colorado Supreme Court seeks to li… Continue Reading
01.18.24
Hoeven Statement On Government Funding Extension
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement after voting against a continuing resolution to extend government funding. “We need to get back to regular order to pass the appropriations bills on an annual basis while reducing spending and funding our priorities,” said Hoeven. “I will continue to work to get us back to regular order and find ways to reduce our debt and deficit.” -###-… Continue Reading
01.17.24
Hoeven, Rubio Call for Investigation of Pro-Palestinian Protestors Defacing Los Angeles National Cemetery
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) today joined an effort led by Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) calling on the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate the recent defacement of the Los Angeles National Cemetery, where more than 80,000 veterans are buried, by pro-Palestinian protesters. The senators stressed that vandalizing the cemetery, which is operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, violates federal law and called for the perpetrators to be held accountable. “Veteran… Continue Reading
01.16.24
Hoeven, Budd File Amicus Brief Supporting First & Second Amendment Rights in Supreme Court Case
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven joined a bicameral group, led by Senator Ted Budd (R-NC), in filing an amicus curiae brief in the Supreme Court in NRA v. Vullo. The brief urges the Court to stop the State of New York from abusing its regulatory power to impose financial blacklists on the National Rifle Association (NRA) and any other advocacy organization purely based on their personal beliefs. Specifically, the brief challenges formal guidance brought by Maria Vullo, the Superintendent of the… Continue Reading
01.15.24
Hoeven: Enhancing Farm Safety Net, Producer-Friendly Programs Central to Farm Bill Negotiations
FARGO, N.D. - At the North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Annual Convention today, Senator John Hoeven discussed key priorities that he is working to include in the next Farm Bill. As a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and the ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, Hoeven has been gathering input from North Dakota producers and working to secure enhancements for the nation’s farm policy, including: Maintaining and strengthening crop insurance, th… Continue Reading
01.12.24
Hoeven: Taxes and Burdensome Mandates Increase Inflation, Hurt U.S. Energy Security
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today released the following statement after the Biden administration issued a proposed fee on energy producers and other industries for methane emissions. The fee was authorized under Democrats reckless tax-and-spend bill and comes in addition to costly technology mandates that the administration finalized last month, both of which will result in increased prices for consumers. “The cost of energy … Continue Reading
01.12.24
Hoeven, Sullivan, Kaine Introduce Resolution Supporting Taiwan’s Commitment to Democracy Prior to Taiwan Election
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week joined U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) in introducing a bipartisan resolution commending Taiwan for its commitment to democratic elections and institutions, regardless of the Chinese Communist Party’s continued coercion, prior to Taiwan’s upcoming election. “Our resolution shows support for the people of Taiwan and commends their dedication to holding democratic elections,” said Hoeven. “We must continue to encourage our dem… Continue Reading
01.10.24
Hoeven Votes to Override Biden Veto, Rescind Burdensome CFPB Rule Impacting Small Businesses
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today voted to override President Biden’s veto of a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval that Hoeven cosponsored to rescind the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Small Business Lending Data Collection Rule, which will raise costs for small businesses, impose burdensome data collection requirements and make the data public, potentially risking the privacy of small business owners. In October, a bipartisan majority of the Senate approv… Continue Reading
01.09.24
Hoeven: North Dakota Proves Time and Again That State-Led Regulation is the Right Approach for our Nation
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after a federal judge granted North Dakota’s motion to intervene in a lawsuit brought by the Sierra Club challenging State Implementation Plans for Regional Haze, including North Dakota’s, which were under consideration and pending approval by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As governor and as a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Hoeven has worked to ensure the agency’s approval of the… Continue Reading
01.08.24
Hoeven Statement Honoring Life and Service of Former ND Senator Dwight Cook
MANDAN, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement honoring the life and service of former North Dakota Senator Dwight Cook. “For more than 20 years, Senator Cook helped build a more prosperous North Dakota, providing a higher quality of life and more opportunity for our state’s people,” said Hoeven. “As a small business owner, he understood the challenges facing our economy, which informed his tireless work as chair of the Senate Finance and Taxation Committee. We join his… Continue Reading
01.04.24
Hoeven: Land Transfer Finalized to Expand Fargo National Cemetery to 35 Acres
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the sale of 30 acres has been finalized between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and local landowners to expand the Fargo National Cemetery’s (FNC) footprint from 5 acres to 35 acres, following his efforts to ensure the cemetery has adequate space for the future. Specifically, Hoeven: Began working on this priority after hearing from local veterans groups that the cemetery would run out of room sooner than anticipated. Worked thro… Continue Reading
12.28.23
Hoeven Continues Working to Ensure USPS Fixes Mail & Newspaper Delivery Issues in North Dakota, Receives Commitment to Address Dickinson Delivery Issue, Minot Box Repairs
***Click here for Hoeven’s letter to USPS. Click here and here for USPS’s responses to Hoeven.*** BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven continued his efforts to ensure that the United States Postal Service (USPS) is fixing mail and newspaper delivery issues in North Dakota, and again called on the Postal Service meet with communities in the state before moving forward with mail processing changes. “From receiving the local newspaper to refilling prescriptions, paying bills, and sending package… Continue Reading
12.19.23
Hoeven Joins Introduction of ATF Accountability Act
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven joined Senator Mike Braun (R-Ind.) in introducing legislation to provide transparency on rulings made by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and establish a formal appeals process. Currently: The ATF engages in a secretive classification review process to determine whether a particular firearm is regulated by the National Firearms Act. Justifications for decisions are often only made available to manufacturers in private corresponden… Continue Reading
12.16.23
Hoeven Statement on Judge’s Order Ensuring North Dakota’s DAPL Protest Damages Lawsuit Can Proceed
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after U.S. Federal Judge Daniel Traynor issued an order rejecting the federal government’s motion for summary judgement in North Dakota’s lawsuit claiming damages from the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) protests. The state is seeking $38 million to cover its emergency response costs resulting from the federal government negligence during the protests. This comes in addition to the $10 million that Hoeven secured in 2017 as … Continue Reading
12.16.23
Hoeven Working to Keep The Farm in the Farm Bill, Outlines Key Agriculture Priorities at Farmers Union Annual Meeting
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today addressed the North Dakota Farmers Union annual meeting, where he outlined key priorities that he is working to include in the next Farm Bill. As a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and the ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, Hoeven has been gathering input from North Dakota producers and working to secure enhancements for the nation’s farm policy, including: Maintaining and strengthening crop insurance,… Continue Reading
