News Releases
Hoeven: USDA Issues Disaster Designation for North Dakota Counties, Continues Producer Eligibility for FSA Emergency Loans
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a primary disaster designation for 21 counties in North Dakota, with 11 counties listed as contiguous disaster areas. The USDA's announcement ensures producers in the designated areas continue to be eligible to apply for assistance, including emergency loans, from the Farm Service Agency (FSA). The affected counties are as follows: Primary Disaster Counties: Billings, Bowman, Burleigh, Dunn, Em… Continue Reading
05.31.18
Hoeven, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Establish FCC Office Of Rural Broadband
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven and Amy Klobuchar recently introduced bipartisan legislation to establish an Office of Rural Broadband at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), tasked with helping coordinate federal resources and providing more rural Americans with access to reliable, affordable telecommunications and broadband services. "Congress has made it a priority to provide our rural communities with access to reliable, affordable broadband services. This bipartisan legislation w… Continue Reading
05.30.18
Hoeven Holds Roundtable on VA MISSION Act, Legislation to Improve Veterans' Access to Local Medical & Long-Term Care Providers
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today toured the Eventide senior living campus in Fargo, where he hosted a roundtable to outline the recently-passed VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (MISSION) Act. Hoeven brought together local veterans, Veteran Service Officers, officials from the Fargo Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, including Director Lavonne Liversage and Chief of Staff Dr. Brenton Weintraub, and representatives from the long-term care (LTC… Continue Reading
05.30.18
Hoeven Keynotes Drone Focus, Reviews Accomplishments & Ongoing Initiatives to Spur Growth in UAS Industry
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today gave a keynote address at the annual Drone Focus conference, where he highlighted the accomplishments of North Dakota's unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry and reviewed his ongoing initiatives to further position the state for growth in this dynamic industry. Following his remarks, the senator introduced Derek Kan, U.S. Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy, who is attending the conference at Hoeven's invitation. "North Dakota continues to lever… Continue Reading
05.29.18
Hoeven Holds Veteran Roundtable, Outlines Recently-Passed Legislation to Expand Long-Term Care Options for Veterans
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today held a roundtable at the Baptist Health Care Center in Bismarck with veterans, Veteran Service Officers and representatives from the long-term care (LTC) industry, where he outlined how the VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (MISSION) Act expands veterans' access to LTC options. This bipartisan legislation, which was recently passed by Congress, includes key provisions from Hoeven's Veterans Access to Long Term… Continue Reading
05.25.18
Hoeven Announces $1 Million Grant to Support Water Supply Improvements for Turtle Mountain
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and the Agriculture Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a $1 million grant to the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. The funds will support the replacement of the reservation's water mains, which are currently too small to adequately supply the residents and are at risk of potential contamination when under low pressure. "… Continue Reading
05.25.18
Hoeven Announces Nearly $7.2 Million in DHS Funding for North Dakota
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Homeland Security Appropriations Committees, today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded nearly $7.2 million to the State of North Dakota for emergency response and preparedness efforts. DHS has also issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for a variety of grant opportunities for which the state or tribes in the state can apply. Fiscal Year 2018 (FY2018) DHS Funding Allocated to … Continue Reading
05.25.18
Hoeven: Energy and Water Funding Bill Supports Important Projects in North Dakota
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Energy and Water, today announced that the full Senate Appropriations Committee has approved Fiscal Year 2019 funding legislation supporting comprehensive flood protection for communities in North Dakota. The legislation now goes to the full Senate for consideration. "The Energy and Water Appropriations Bill includes important funding and priorities that will help to build water infrastructure in communities ac… Continue Reading
05.25.18
Hoeven: Senate Appropriations Committee Advances Funding for Coal CCS Technologies
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Energy and Water, today announced that the Appropriations Committee has advanced legislation that maintains strong support for breakthrough energy research conducted in North Dakota and across the nation. Among other things, Hoeven worked to ensure the bill, which would set the funding levels at the Department of Energy (DOE) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019, included the following priorities: $30 million for a new … Continue Reading
05.25.18
Hoeven Secures Strong Support for Nuclear Warheads to Benefit Minot Air Force Base in FY19
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Committee, today announced that he has secured important funding in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Energy and Water Appropriations bill to extend and refurbish nuclear warheads important to Minot Air Force Base missions and the nation's defense. The legislation was approved this week by the full Senate Appropriations Committee and now goes to the full Senate for consideration. "Our nuclear deterrent… Continue Reading
05.25.18
Senate Passes Tester, Hoeven, Udall, Isakson Bill to Combat Native American Veteran Homelessness
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.), chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, joined Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) to announce that the Senate has passed their bipartisan legislation to combat homelessness among veterans in Indian Country. The Senators' Tribal HUD-VASH Act will formally authorize a joint tribal housing initiative between the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Veterans Affairs Supportive Ho… Continue Reading
05.25.18
Hoeven: USDA Provides Relief for Dry Pea, Lentil Producers Impacted by India's Tariffs
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) is purchasing up to $32 million of dry peas and lentils in order to provide relief to agriculture producers impacted by the 50 percent tariff imposed by India on dry pea imports last year. Hoeven joined a bipartisan group of senators in urging Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and U.S. Trade… Continue Reading
05.24.18
Hoeven Statement on Cancellation of Summit with North Korea
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today released the following statement after the administration announced the cancellation of the summit for negotiations between the U.S. and North Korea: "North Korea has repeatedly used negotiations as a ploy to gain concessions and aid from our nation and our allies without rolling back its nuclear program. The erratic behavior from North Korea's leadership in recent weeks follows this same pattern. We need to keep maximum pressure on the Kim regime through … Continue Reading
05.24.18
Hoeven Statement on President Signing into Law Consumer Protection, Regulatory Relief Legislation
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today released the following statement after the President signed into law the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, bipartisan legislation that enhances consumer protections, while also providing regulatory relief for small community banks and credit unions. Hoeven was invited to the signing ceremony at the White House today, but as Chairman of the Agriculture Appropriations Committee, was unable to attend as the committee was marking u… Continue Reading
05.23.18
Hoeven Helps Introduce Legislation to Provide Flexibility For Livestock Haulers Under ELD & HOS Regulations
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Committee, today helped introduce bipartisan legislation that would provide flexibility for livestock haulers under Electronic Logging Device (ELD) and Hours of Service (HOS) regulations. The bill, the Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act, would help address agriculture producers' concerns that the ELD and HOS rules impose unworkable mandates on commercial drivers transporting livestock and jeopard… Continue Reading
05.23.18
Hoeven: Congress Passes VA Community Care Reform
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today helped pass the VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (MISSION) Act, legislation that streamlines the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community care programs into a new Veteran Community Care Program and improves upon the Veterans Choice Program. The bill has passed both the Senate and the House of Representatives and will now go to the president to be signed into law. Hoeven worked to ensure the legislation inclu… Continue Reading
05.23.18
Hoeven Announces more than $1 Million Loan, $800,000 Grant for Infrastructure Improvements at UTTC
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a more than $1 million loan and an $846,000 grant to United Tribes Technical College (UTTC) in Bismarck. The funds will support the construction of a storm water system on UTTC's campus. "Today's loan and grant will help United Tribes build updated infrastructure,… Continue Reading
05.22.18
Hoeven Announces Funding To Support Housing In North Dakota
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded nearly $28.3 million to housing authorities across North Dakota. The funds are allocated through HUD's Indian Housing Block Grant and Public Housing Capital Fund Formula Grant programs. "Housing is an important part in laying the groundwork for economic growth and success," Ho… Continue Reading
05.22.18
Congress Passes Consumer Protection, Regulatory Relief Legislation with Hoeven-Cosponsored Provisions to Prevent Fraud, Streamline Rural Home Appraisals.
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act, bipartisan legislation that enhances consumer protections, while also providing regulatory relief for small community banks and credit unions. The bill was passed by the Senate in March, and now goes to the president to be signed into law. Hoeven cosponsored and worked to ensure the inclusion of the following provisi… Continue Reading
05.22.18
Hoeven: Agriculture Appropriations Bill Provides Strong Support for Producers, Rural America
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, today outlined the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which provides strong support for farmers and ranchers, agricultural research and rural communities. The legislation was approved today by the Agriculture Appropriations Committee and will now go to the full Senate Appropriations Committee for consideration on … Continue Reading