News Releases
Hoeven: BLM Proposes Delaying Methane Rule Until 2019
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today issued the following statement after the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced it is proposing to delay its methane regulation until January 2019. The previous administration finalized the methane rule last November, which imposes duplicative requirements on energy development on federal and Indian lands on top of the air quality standards of the states and the Environmental Protection Agen… Continue Reading
10.03.17
Hoeven: Move America Act Introduced in House of Representatives
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) today issued the following statement after his bipartisan legislation, the Move America Act, was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.), Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) and Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.). The senator's bill, which he introduced with Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) earlier this year, would bring billions of dollars of investment to state and local governments to help grow and r… Continue Reading
10.02.17
Hoeven Statement on Shooting in Las Vegas
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement on the shooting in Las Vegas on Sunday night: "Mikey and I are praying for the victims of this senseless act of violence, especially for North Dakotan Andrew Gudmunson who was injured in the shooting. We are grateful for the law enforcement and first responders who bravely ran to assist those in need. Also we must keep all of the families of the victims in our hearts and prayers." -###-… Continue Reading
09.29.17
Hoeven: Standing Rock, Devils Lake Receive Nearly $540,000 to Support Education for Indian Children
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded two grants totaling nearly $540,000 to Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and the Devils Lake Public School District. The funds are made available through the Demonstration Grants for Indian Children Program. The details of the awards include: Standing Rock Sioux Tribe - $304,406, the first award… Continue Reading
09.29.17
Hoeven Gathers Input from Rural Development Professionals for 2018 Farm Bill
WASHINGTON - At a hearing of the Senate Agriculture Hearing this week, Senator John Hoeven sought input on the upcoming farm bill from rural development professionals from across the country. Hoeven stressed the importance of programs through U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development for ensuring a high quality of life, such as access to water, electric and broadband infrastructure, and in helping rural communities compete in the modern global economy. "The needs of small business… Continue Reading
09.29.17
Hoeven Announces Nearly $6.4 Million In DOJ Grants to Support Victim Services
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs has awarded five grants totaling nearly $6.4 million to agencies and tribes in North Dakota. The details of the awards are as follows: North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation $4.7 million in formula funding from the Crime Victims Fund to support local, community-based services for victims of crime. $… Continue Reading
09.29.17
Hoeven Meets with U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin to Outline Tax Relief Priorities
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to outline his priorities for tax relief legislation. "Reforming our tax code will help families and businesses across our state and nation, and get our economy going and growing," said Hoeven. "Secretary Mnuchin and I had a good discussion about our priorities for tax reform and the importance of providing tax relief for individuals and families. Tax reform will grow our economy, create more jobs and he… Continue Reading
09.28.17
Hoeven: Congress Passes Extension of FAA Programs, Provides Hurricane Tax Relief
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today helped pass a short-term reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The bill helps ensure important aviation projects will be able to continue in North Dakota, including the construction of the new airport in Williston. The House of Representatives voted to pass the bill shortly after the Senate. The legislation now goes to the president to be signed into law. "This six-month extension was necessary with Congress' efforts to pass a long-… Continue Reading
09.28.17
Hoeven Outlines Importance of Strengthening Nuclear Detterent at Task Force 21 Nuclear Conference
WASHINGTON - In remarks before the 2017 Task Force 21 Triad Conference, Senator John Hoeven today outlined key priorities for the Nuclear Posture Review, the blueprint for the nation's strategic deterrent that is currently being worked on by the administration. The senator also highlighted the important role that Minot Air Force Base, home to both the B-52 bombers of the 5th Bomb Wing and the Minutemen III Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) of the 91st Missile Wing, plays in keeping the … Continue Reading
09.28.17
Hoeven: Judge Erickson's Confirmation Will Help Uphold Our Founding Principles & the Rule of Law
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced the U.S. Senate confirmation of Judge Ralph Erickson for the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals. Prior to the confirmation vote, Hoeven outlined Erickson's strong judicial record on the Senate floor. The senator introduced Judge Erickson at the Judiciary Committee hearing in July and worked consistently since that time to move Erickson's confirmation through committee and the full Senate. "Judge Erickson has a distinguished record of service to our st… Continue Reading
09.27.17
Hoeven Announces More Than $2 Million in Funding to Support Sexual Assault Survivors and Help Address Sexual Assault in North Dakota's Tribal Communities
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women has awarded four grants totaling $2,051,106 to the Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Spirit Lake Sioux Tribe and the First Nations Women's Alliance in Devils Lake. Details of the awards are as follows: Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort Berthold - $893,098 - The funds will be used to… Continue Reading
09.27.17
Hoeven: CBP, UND Aerospace to Match Student Pilots with Federal Career Opportunities
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will partner with the University of North Dakota (UND) Aerospace to create a pathway program providing federal career opportunities for students learning to fly both manned and unmanned aircraft. Under the program, sophomore and junior student pilots will be hired by CBP as aviation enforcement trainees. Upon graduation and accumulation of flight hours, CBP will convert these students into full-time CB… Continue Reading
09.27.17
Hoeven Announces $456,000 Loan, Nearly $193,000 Grant to Support Updated Water System for Elgin
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Agriculture Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has approved a loan of $456,000 and a grant of $192,847 to the City of Elgin. The funds will support the replacement of non-functioning water gate valves in the city's water system, which currently force the system to be shut down for the entire city during repairs. Additional valv… Continue Reading
09.27.17
Hoeven Announces More than $1.5 Million in Funding to Help Address Sexual Assault and Help Sexual Assault Survivors
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women has awarded two grants totaling $1,552,903 to the North Dakota Department of Health and the Spirit Lake Sioux Tribe. Details of the awards are as follows: North Dakota Department of Health - $869,993 - The funds are awarded through DOJ's Services, Training, Officers and Prosecution (STOP) Violence Against Women For… Continue Reading
09.26.17
Hoeven Outlines Support for Grand Forks AFB in Meeting with 319th Air Base Commander
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today met with Colonel Benjamin W. Spencer, Commander of the 319th Air Base Wing of Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB) to review base operations and outline the senator's work to support the base's missions, including support for the base's RQ-4 Global Hawk intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions as well as the newly renovated building for Customs and Border Patrol operations on base. Hoeven has also been working to secure a mission for Grand Forks… Continue Reading
09.26.17
Hoeven Honors Fargo's Marian Kadrie as Angel in Adoption at U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today honored Marian Kadrie of Fargo whom he nominated to receive the Angel in Adoption award in recognition of her outstanding commitment to helping children. "I was glad to meet with Marian today as she was honored for her many years of tremendous commitment to foster children in Fargo-Moorhead," Hoeven said. "Marian's efforts as a teacher and foster mother have improved the lives of hundreds of young people throughout her life. She demonstrates leadership in … Continue Reading
09.26.17
Hoeven Statement on Graham-Cassidy Health Care Bill and CBO Analysis
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven released the following statement on the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson (GCHJ) health care reform legislation and Congressional Budget Office (CBO) analysis. "Obamacare has raised health care costs and limited choice, which is why we're working to provide relief for American families. We need to reform our health care system to provide Americans with access to patient-centered health care and health insurance at an affordable rate," said Hoeven. "This legislation … Continue Reading
09.25.17
Hoeven: New Watford City Post Office Open for Business
WATFORD CITY - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) new, expanded Watford City Post Office located at 1204 4th Avenue NE is now open for business. "We've been working to make this new post office a reality," said Hoeven. "Watford City's expanded postal facility will help to meet the needs of the community and provide better service for residents and businesses now and into the future." The 9,000-square-foot building provides much-needed parking space for c… Continue Reading
09.25.17
Hoeven Announces More Than $830,000 in Funding to Support Survivors of Sexual Assault, Help Public Defenders and Prosecutors Continue to Serve Local Communities
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded three grants totaling $830,917 to the Community Violence Intervention Center in Grand Forks, the North Dakota Department of Health and the Bank of North Dakota. Details of the awards are as follows: Community Violence Intervention Center (CVIC) in Grand Forks - $450,000 - These funds are awarded by the DOJ's Office on Violence Against W… Continue Reading
09.22.17
Hoeven Helps Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Administration to Strengthen Response to Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking in Indian Country
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, this week helped lead a bipartisan letter urging Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price and Jonodev Chaudhuri, chair of the National Indian Gaming Commission, to strengthen federal officials' ability to recognize and respond to human trafficking and domestic violence in Indian Country. The group stressed the high rate of violent crimes, including intimate partner violen… Continue Reading
