News Releases
Hoeven: Funding Bill Protects Farmers and Ranchers from EPA Emissions Rule
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today announced that the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 appropriations bill includes the Fair Agricultural Reporting Method (FARM) Act, legislation he helped introduce that would protect farmers and ranchers from being required to measure methane emissions from livestock in pastures. Hoeven cosponsored the bipartisan FARM Act last month and its inclusion in the f… Continue Reading
03.23.18
Senate Passes Hoeven Legislation to Boost Economic Development in Native Communities
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-ND), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, today released the following statement after the Senate passed his bill, the Indian Community Economic Enhancement Act of 2017 (S. 1116). The legislation would amend existing law to improve access to capital, promote opportunities for Indian businesses and encourage investment in tribal communities. "Many communities throughout Indian Country still face unnecessary barriers to economic opportunity and … Continue Reading
03.23.18
Hoeven: Senate Passes Six Bills for Indian Country
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-ND), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, today released the following statement after the Senate advanced six Indian bills by unanimous consent. These bills include: S. 269, a bill to provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Tanana Tribal Council located in Tanana, Alaska, and to the Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation located in Dillingham, Alaska, and for other purposes; S. 607, the Native American Business Incubators Program… Continue Reading
03.23.18
Hoeven Highlights Important Funding for Agriculture, Rural Communities in Fiscal Year 2018 Funding Legislation
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development and Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Committee, today outlined important agriculture provisions in the Fiscal Year 2018 funding legislation that provide strong support for farmers and ranchers, agricultural research and rural communities. "We worked hard to fund important priorities for rural America in this legislation," said Hoeven. "The bill includes strong support for farmers and ranchers, in… Continue Reading
03.23.18
Hoeven: Funding Bill Rebuilds Military, Invests in Nation's Infrastructure and Supports ND Priorities
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Senate has passed the Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations bill, which provides critical funding to rebuild the nation's military, while providing for priorities including caring for veterans, investing in the nation's infrastructure and combatting the opioid abuse epidemic. While the bill does increase spending over last year, it is still about $200 billion below peak total discret… Continue Reading
03.22.18
Hoeven Secures Provision in FY18 Funding Bill to Preserve Pell Grant Eligibility for Students at UTTC
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that he secured a provision in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 funding legislation to preserve Pell Grant eligibility for students attending United Tribes Technical College (UTTC). This is the result of Hoeven's close work with UTTC on the issue, including a call he made to the Department of Education (ED) Secretary and a letter to ED that he co-authored with Senator Heidi Heitkamp. Following this, Hoeve… Continue Reading
03.22.18
Hoeven Statement on Passing of Isaac Cramer
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the passing of Representative Kevin Cramer's son Isaac Cramer: "We are truly saddened to hear of Isaac's passing. We know this is a very difficult time for the Cramer family and we pray for God's blessing on them. Mikey and I extend our deepest condolences and sympathies to Kevin, his wife Kris and their entire family." -###-… Continue Reading
03.22.18
Hoeven Successfully Includes Delay of Electronic Logging Device Regulations in Funding Legislation
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Committee, today announced that he helped secure a delay of electronic logging device (ELD) regulations for commercial motor carriers hauling livestock in the Fiscal Year 2018 funding legislation. The provision, which Hoeven called for in a letter to the Senate leadership in December, delays the implementation of the rule until the end of September. This follows Hoeven's work with the Federal Motor Carrier Saf… Continue Reading
03.22.18
Hoeven Secures Provision in Funding Bill Enabling Valley City to Keep Its Floodwall
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that he has secured a provision in the Fiscal Year 2018 funding legislation to allow Valley City to keep an existing floodwall near Valley City State University that was inadvertently built on land acquired using the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). Under FEMA policy, no permanent structure can be built on land that has been bought out by FEMA. "… Continue Reading
03.21.18
Hoeven: Funding Bill Includes Section 199 Agreement
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves as chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and on the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee, today announced that the Fiscal Year 2018 funding legislation includes an agreement to provide fair tax treatment for agriculture. "We appreciate the hard work of farm cooperatives and independent dealers to reach a fair and equitable agreement that will prevent unintended consequences from the tax relief law," said Hoeven. "This agreement en… Continue Reading
03.21.18
Hoeven: Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Help Prevent Online Sex Trafficking, Ensure Justice for Victims
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Senate passed bipartisan legislation to help prevent sex trafficking and ensure justice for victims. The Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA), which was previously passed in the House of Representatives, includes key provisions from legislation that Hoeven cosponsored in the Senate, the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act (SESTA). The legislation closes loopholes that websites like Backp… Continue Reading
03.20.18
Hoeven Reviews Updated Flood Protection Plan for the Fargo-Moorhead Region
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today discussed recent progress on comprehensive flood protection for the Red River Valley with Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney. This follows the Fargo-Moorhead Diversion Authority's submission of a new permit application, which included all recommendations from the joint task force convened by Governors Doug Burgum and Mark Dayton, to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. "Our meeting was an important opportunity to review the changes made to Fargo-Moorhead's … Continue Reading
03.20.18
Hoeven: Interior Awards North Dakota More Than $15.5 Million for Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service has awarded more than $15.5 million to the State of North Dakota. The funds, which are derived from hunting and fishing activities, will be used by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department to support wildlife and sport fish conservation efforts. Details of the funding are as follows: Wildlife Restoration Program Funding - $11,… Continue Reading
03.20.18
Hoeven Announces Nearly $160,000 to Support AmeriCorps Members for Spirit Lake, North Dakota STEM Network
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has awarded two grants totaling $157,539 to support AmeriCorps VISTA members in North Dakota. The members will work on a full-time basis for one-year, undertaking service projects on behalf of the grantees. The funds are distributed as follows: Spirit Lake Tribe - $107,057 to imp… Continue Reading
03.19.18
Hoeven: Senate Confirms CBP Commissioner McAleenan
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement after Kevin McAleenan was confirmed as Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Hoeven has been working to secure his confirmation, including sending a letter to Senate leadership pressing for a vote on the nomination. McAleenan, who has served as acting CBP commissioner since January 2017, was confirmed with strong bipartisan support. "C… Continue Reading
03.16.18
Hoeven Announces $30,000 Grant to Support Development Plan for Sykeston's Water System
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) Rural Development has awarded a $30,000 grant to the City of Sykeston. The grant will be used to examine the city's existing water system and develop a plan to update the deteriorated infrastructure. "Today's grant will help the City of Sykeston ensure that its water infrastructure can conti… Continue Reading
03.15.18
Hoeven: Senate Passes Bill Honoring Ed Schafer
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today released the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed legislation to rename the Red River Valley Agricultural Research Center in Fargo, North Dakota as the Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center. The legislation, introduced by Congressman Kevin Cramer, previously passed the House of Representatives and will now go to the President to be signed into law. "The Red River Valley Agricultural Research Center is a world class facility that condu… Continue Reading
03.14.18
Hoeven: Senate Passes Legislation Providing Enhanced Consumer Protections, Regulatory Relief for Community Banks & Credit Unions
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today released the following statement after helping pass 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 cosponsored and worked to ensure the inclusion of the following provisions in the legislation, which will help prevent fraud and identify theft as well as provide flexibility for home apprais… Continue Reading
03.14.18
Hoeven Holds Hearing on Combating the Opioid Abuse Epidemic in Indian Country
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-ND), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, today convened a committee oversight hearing on solutions to combat the opioid abuse crisis in Indian Country. During the hearing, Hoeven highlighted the impact of substance abuse in Native American communities and heard testimony from administration officials, tribal leaders and health care organizations on efforts to prevent and treat opioid abuse. "Native American communities have been among those h… Continue Reading
03.13.18
Senators Welcome Agreement to Address Tax Inequity for Agricultural Businesses
WASHINGTON -Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today joined U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), John Thune (R-S.D.) and John Hoeven (R-N.D.) in issuing the following joint statement regarding an agreement to provide fair tax treatment for all agricultural businesses: "The new, pro-growth tax law was designed to lift hard-working, middle-class families - whether they are farmers, ranchers or entrepreneurs - and the economy as a whole. After discoveri… Continue Reading
