News Releases
Hoeven: CommonSpirit Health to Provide Investment Plan for Devils Lake Hospital
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today held a community meeting in Devils Lake to discuss the need for improved access to quality health care in the region. The discussion builds on a series of meetings that Hoeven has held with local leaders and health care professionals to identify and advance community-driven solutions to ensure the best possible care for residents in the area: Hoeven secured an agreement from CommonSpirit Health to provide the community with an investment plan for … Continue Reading
11.17.23
Hoeven, Harris Urge Ag Secretary to Revise 2022 Disaster Relief Policies, Ensure Broad-Based Assistance
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Congressman Andy Harris (R-Md.) this week urged Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to reconsider policies that will limit the effectiveness of disaster relief that Congress provided to agriculture producers for losses occurring in 2022. In their roles as ranking member and chairman of the Agriculture Appropriations Committees in the Senate and House, Hoeven and Harris worked to secure more than $3.7 billion in annual funding legislation to help farmer… Continue Reading
11.17.23
Hoeven Joins Moran, Hagerty, Colleagues in Calling on Biden Administration to Enforce Sanctions on Iran
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven joined U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and colleagues in calling on President Biden to immediately enforce oil sanctions on Iran as mandated by Congress and permanently freeze the $6 billion funding mechanism established in September’s hostage agreement with Iran. Joining Hoeven, Moran and Hagerty in signing this letter are Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Shelley Moore Capito (R- W.V.), Bill … Continue Reading
11.16.23
Hoeven Notified by MCI that Operations Will Continue at Pembina Facility
PEMBINA, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after being notified by Motor Coach Industries’ (MCI) parent company, NFI Group, that it will continue operations at its facility in Pembina, North Dakota. Hoeven has spoken repeatedly with MCI President Chris Stoddart since the company announced the planned closure, outlining the importance of the facility to the region’s economy and working to identify ways to keep it in operation. Hoeven also led the North Dakota congres… Continue Reading
11.15.23
Hoeven Votes for Resolution to Repeal Biden Administration’s Costly Student Loan Repayment Overhaul
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after voting for a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to repeal the Biden administration’s costly student loan repayment overhaul. Under the administration’s plan, taxpayers would pick up the full cost for nearly two-thirds of student loan borrowers. The resolution was blocked by a vote of 49-50. “There are real steps we can take to help workers pay off their student debt, get assistance to those who nee… Continue Reading
11.15.23
Hoeven Statement on Government Funding
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after the Senate approved a laddered approach to fund the government and provide Congress with additional time to negotiate the 12 appropriations bills. “This legislation will keep the government open while Congress continues working to pass the appropriations bills through regular order. The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved all 12 bills, and the full Senate has now pass… Continue Reading
11.15.23
Hoeven Joins Risch, Colleagues in Calling on President Biden to Hold China Accountable, Not Make Concessions
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven joined Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Senate Republican colleagues in releasing the following statement ahead of the meeting between President Biden and President Xi Jinping during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit. “There is no such thing as ‘healthy’ economic competition with China. That reality should be obvious to the casual observer after decades of China’s rampant intellectual property … Continue Reading
11.14.23
Hoeven, Luján Introduce Legislation to Improve DOE/USDA Coordination, Address Ag Research Needs
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) today introduced the Department of Energy (DOE) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Interagency Research Act to require interagency collaboration on key agricultural research needs as well as on issues such as electric grid modernization, rural technology development and environmental science. The bipartisan legislation leverages the DOE National Lab system to help USDA meet the wide-ranging challenges faci… Continue Reading
11.13.23
Hoeven Travels to Israel in Show of Support, Pledges to Work with Key Ally to Defeat Terrorist Threats
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, this weekend traveled to Tel Aviv as part of a bipartisan, bicameral group in support of Israel, a key U.S. ally that is responding to recent terrorist attacks from Hamas. During his visit, Hoeven met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as well as Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The senator also met with families of Israelis who have been taken hostage by Hamas. “When times get tough, friends s… Continue Reading
11.11.23
Hoeven Statement Honoring Veterans Day
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day. “We are grateful for our servicemembers in North Dakota and across this nation, as well as their families, who serve right alongside them. Today and every day, we are indebted to the great American heroes who have fought to protect our nation,” said Hoeven. “I remain committed to ensuring veterans r… Continue Reading
11.10.23
Hoeven Nominates Six Students to U.S. Military Academies Class of 2028
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven announced today that he has nominated six North Dakota students for appointments to the U.S. military academies. Hoeven nominated Ayden Frohlich and Ethan Kawecki of Bismarck to the U.S. Naval Academy, Nicholas Borowski, Joshua Messelt and Thomas Lemen of Fargo to the U.S. Air Force Academy, and Saxon Weaver of Fargo to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. “Our state has a strong history of military service, and we are proud to nominate these six talented yo… Continue Reading
11.09.23
Hoeven Introduces Turtle Mountain Chairman at SCIA Hearing, Discusses Efforts to Stop Flow of Fentanyl into U.S. and Tribal Communities
WASHINGTON - At a hearing of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) this week, Senator John Hoeven introduced Jamie Azure, Chairman of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, as part of a discussion on efforts to stem the flow of fentanyl and other illegal drugs into the U.S. and tribal communities. As the former chairman of the committee, Hoeven has worked to bolster public safety in Indian Country and give tribal law enforcement the tools and resources they need to bring offenders… Continue Reading
11.08.23
Hoeven Statement on Vote to Block Biden Rule Favoring Chinese EV Chargers
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy Committee, today issued the following statement after voting against the Biden administration’s rule sending U.S. taxpayer dollars to China and other foreign competitors for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Earlier this year, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a rule that waived Buy America domestic content requirements for certain components in federally-funded EV chargers. Hoeven voted for a Congressional Rev… Continue Reading
11.08.23
Hoeven to DHS Secretary: Secure the Border, Enforce the Law and Provide Metrics Proving Illegal Crossings Are Being Stopped
WASHINGTON - At a hearing of the Senate Appropriations Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven pressed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to take real steps to secure the nation’s borders, enforce our immigration laws and provide metrics showing that illegal crossings are being stopped. In September, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) encountered a monthly record of nearly 270,000 individuals attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, bringing the total illega… Continue Reading
11.07.23
Hoeven, Blackburn Introduce Legislation to Allow Fingerprinting of Migrant Minors to Stop Child Recycling
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today introduced legislation, led by Senator Marsha Blackburn, to combat trafficking and child recycling by giving U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) the authority to fingerprint migrants under the age of 14. Additionally, the Preventing the Recycling of Immigrants is Necessary for Trafficking Suspension (PRINTS) Act would require the Department of Homeland Security to publicly report the number of apprehensions in a given month involving child traffickers … Continue Reading
11.03.23
Hoeven: Security Funding Request Should Include Policies Needed to Stop Illegal Crossings at Southern Border
WASHINGTON - During remarks delivered on the Senate floor, Senator John Hoeven discussed the administration’s supplemental funding request to provide aid to Israel and Ukraine. In particular, the senator outlined the need to: Provide military aid to Israel and push back on Iran. Hoeven highlighted various attacks launched against U.S. forces by Iran’s proxies in the Middle East since the October 7 attack against Israel. The senator stressed the need to counter Iran’s aggression and respon… Continue Reading
11.03.23
Hoeven, Bipartisan Group Working to Ensure Farmer & Rancher Feedback on Major Ag Worker Program Reforms
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week joined a bipartisan group of senators, led by Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), in requesting that two federal agencies give farmers and ranchers more time to review and comment on significant reforms to the H-2A temporary agricultural workers program. In letters to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su, the senators urge for a 60-day public comment extension for: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security… Continue Reading
11.02.23
Hoeven Votes to Confirm General Allvin as Air Force Chief of Staff
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement after voting to confirm General David Allvin as Air Force Chief of Staff. “North Dakota plays a central role in our nation’s Air Force operations, being home to not only two nuclear missions in Minot, but also key unmanned missions in Grand Forks and with the Air Guard in Fargo” said Hoeven. “We thank General Allvin for his long-time service to the Air Force, including… Continue Reading
11.02.23
Hoeven, Cornyn Introduce Legislation to Require Biden Administration to Make Catch-and-Release Data Public
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today introduced the Southern Border Transparency Act, legislation led by Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) that would require the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to accurately report how it is handling migrants encountered at the border. This would ensure the American people have a full accounting of the number of migrants being released into the United States by the Biden administration, along with information detailing their country of origin. “The Bid… Continue Reading
11.02.23
Hoeven Helps Secure Nearly $115 Million for Talon Metals to Establish Battery Minerals Facility in Mercer County
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that he has helped secure nearly $115 million from the U.S. Department of Energy for Talon Metals to establish a battery materials processing facility in Mercer County, North Dakota. The award will enable Talon to begin the design, permitting and construction of the facility, which will source and process ore from the company’s Tamarack mine in central Minnesota, as well as other potential sources in North America. As a member of the Senate Energy… Continue Reading
