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Hoeven, Rubio Working to Ban Oil and Natural Gas Imports from Venezuela and Iran
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) joined Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) in reintroducing the Preempting Misguided Appeasement and Financing of Destabilizing Regimes Act to prohibit the importation of Venezuelan and Iranian crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products and liquefied natural gas into the United States. The legislation comes in response to recent media reports indicating that the Biden administration had agreed to lift sectoral sanctions on the Maduro regime’s petroleum indus… Continue Reading
10.17.23
Hoeven Helps Introduce Legislation to Freeze $6 Billion Payment to Iran, Investigate Iranian Assets
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, today joined Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, in introducing the Revoke Iranian Funding Act to: Rescind the general licenses that allow Iran access to $6 billion in assets housed in Qatar. Prevent the Iranian regime from accessing and using the funds to finance terrorist attacks against Israel or any other nation. Direct the Tre… Continue Reading
10.16.23
Hoeven Honors Members of 817th Engineer Company at Send-Off Ceremony
JAMESTOWN, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today paid tribute to the approximately 125 members of the North Dakota National Guard’s (NDNG) 817th Engineer Company who are deploying for a year-long mission to help U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the southern border. The unit’s deployment follows the deployments of the NDNG’s 957 Engineer Company and 1-112 Aviation Battalion to the southern border. “The National Guard represents the finest men and women in our country. The work they do each… Continue Reading
10.13.23
Hoeven Helping Introduce Legislation to Immediately Freeze $6 Billion Payment to Iran
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, today announced he is helping introduce legislation to block Iran from accessing the $6 billion in funds that the Biden administration agreed to release. The legislation, which is being led by Senator Tom Cotton and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, will immediately freeze the funds. The senators are seeking to pass the bill by unanimous consent. “The horrific events of last weekend make it clea… Continue Reading
10.13.23
Following Hoeven Efforts, DOE Awards up to $925 Million to EERC-Led Partnership to Develop Hydrogen Hub
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a grant of up to $925 million to a partnership led by the University of North Dakota (UND) Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) for the development of the Heartland Hydrogen Hub. Hoeven worked to advance the EERC’s application on behalf of this multi-state project, which will connect hydrogen facilities across the region to meet existing demand for hydrogen and support growth… Continue Reading
10.12.23
Hoeven, Tester Push Back on Burdensome TSA Employee Screening Policy
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) recently pushed back on a new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employee screening policy that would place burdensome requirements on North Dakota’s airports. In a letter to TSA Administrator David Pekoske, the senators outlined concerns that the new screening policy would place an undue burden on smaller airports in rural states. Hoeven also worked with Tester to include a provision in the Senate Homeland Securi… Continue Reading
10.12.23
Hoeven Statement on the Passing of Former ND Lieutenant Governor Rosemarie Myrdal
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement today on the passing of former North Dakota Lt. Gov. Rosemarie Myrdal. “Rosemarie Myrdal was a dedicated public servant, devoting decades of her life to ensuring her state and community could grow and prosper. From her roles as a local leader to the state legislature and as lieutenant governor, she worked to build a brighter future for her fellow North Dakotans, helping provide greater opportunity and a higher quality of life. … Continue Reading
10.11.23
Hoeven Discusses Terminal Expansion Project at Hector International, Record Boardings
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today met with the Fargo Municipal Airport Authority to review plans for Hector International Airport’s Terminal Expansion Project. The estimated $155 million project: Consists of terminal modifications, apron expansions, an elevated walkway and a parking garage. Will be seeking nearly $81 million in federal support. Through his role on the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Committee, Hoeven will work to help the a… Continue Reading
10.11.23
Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Fully Fund ENDAWS, Discusses Project Progress with BOR Commissioner
FARGO, N.D. - At a meeting of the Lake Agassiz Water Authority today, Senator John Hoeven discussed with Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) Commissioner Camille Touton efforts to fund the Eastern North Dakota Alternate Water Supply (ENDAWS) Project. Hoeven invited Touton to again visit the state and help advance this priority after securing her commitment during a meeting of the Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Committee to work with him on funding ENDAWS. To this end, the senator: … Continue Reading
10.11.23
Hoeven: Entire Holy Cross Tour Group Booked on Flights Home, Scheduled to Depart over Next Several Days
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today spoke with Jane Alatrash, the tour director for the Holy Cross church group visiting Israel, who confirmed that the entire tour group are booked on flights home and scheduled to depart over the next several days. Hoeven has been working with the Department of State and coordinating with the group’s leaders, including Father Phil Ackerman, to ensure the North Dakotans are brought home safely following the attack by Hamas-led terrorists on Israel. “We’ve be… Continue Reading
10.10.23
Hoeven Working to Bring Home North Dakotans in Israel
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after pressing Rena Bitter, Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs at the State Department, for a plan to ensure the safety of and bring home the North Dakotans who were traveling in Israel when Hamas-led terrorists attacked Israel. Hoeven also spoke with Father Phil Ackerman of Holy Cross Catholic Church for an update on the group of North Dakotans in Israel. “We have been in contact with the State Department since … Continue Reading
10.10.23
Hoeven Outlines Synergy between ND UAS Operations & Space Missions, Impact of Sky Range
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - At the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Summit today, Senator John Hoeven outlined the growing synergy between unmanned operations and the nation’s space missions and the impact of the Test Resource Management Center’s (TRMC) Sky Range program at Grand Sky. The senator made the remarks as part of a discussion with General B. Chance Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations, who Hoeven invited to the annual summit to highlight the links between these air and space missions: The Low-… Continue Reading
10.10.23
Hoeven Brings CommonSpirit Health Midwest CEO to Devils Lake to Address Need for Quality Health Care
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today brought Tim Bricker, President and CEO of CommonSpirit Health’s Midwest Region, to Devils Lake to discuss the need for improved access to quality health care in the region: Hoeven recently met with CommonSpirit Health CEO Wright Lassiter III in Washington, D.C. to outline the community’s concerns and work towards a solution. During the meeting, Lassiter agreed to send Bricker to Devils Lake to learn about the community’s challenges and see firs… Continue Reading
10.07.23
Hoeven, Senators Oppose Biden FCC's Internet Takeover
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week joined Senators John Thune, Ted Cruz and 40 of their colleagues in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to abandon its proposal to reinstate net neutrality rules, heavy-handed Obama-era regulations on the internet. The FCC is seeking to reclassify the internet as a public-utility and grant the FCC expansive additional regulatory power over the internet. “Re-imposing heavy-handed, public-utility regulations on the internet would threaten t… Continue Reading
10.07.23
Hoeven Outlines Mission Enhancements, Growth at Hector Field with Completion of 119th Wing’s New MQ-9 Ops Center
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today helped dedicate the North Dakota Air National Guard 119th Wing’s new MQ-9 Reaper Operations Center and outlined his efforts to support the continued growth and enhancement of missions at Hector Field. This includes: Working as a member of the Senate Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Committee to: Secure $17.5 million for the 26,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art operations center, which was needed to support new advanced technology… Continue Reading
10.07.23
Hoeven Statement on Hamas Attack against Israel
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement on the Hamas-led terrorist attack against Israel. “We condemn this horrific attack by Hamas against Israel and offer our condolences and prayers to all of the victims. We stand with our ally and remain committed to supporting Israel as it defends itself. Further, we must hold Iran accountable for its sponsorship of Hamas and other terrorist organizations. It is imperative that we contain Iran and put the greatest pressure po… Continue Reading
10.02.23
Hoeven Statement Honoring Memory of ND Senator Doug Larsen & Family
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement honoring the memory of North Dakota State Senator Doug Larsen, his wife, Amy, and their two children. “Mikey and I send our deepest condolences to the Larsen family following this tragedy. We honor their memory and dedication to their community, state and nation. For nearly 30 years, Doug served as a member of the National Guard, protecting our country both at home and abroad, and his family served right alongside him as he a… Continue Reading
09.30.23
Hoeven Statement on Government Funding
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement on an agreement to fund the government. “This short-term continuing resolution will keep government open. At the same time, we’re working to get back to regular order, where we pass appropriations bills through the committee and debate them on the floor. We need to get back to regular order so we can fund the priorities of the American people, while also finding savings to get control of our debt and deficit.” -###- … Continue Reading
09.29.23
Hoeven Statement on Passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein: “Senator Feinstein spent her life in public service, including representing the people of California in the United States Senate for more than thirty years. She was a dedicated legislator and a gracious colleague. While we were most often on the opposite sides of issues, I appreciated her support for programs that help us build water infrastructure in North Dakota. Mikey and I extend our … Continue Reading
09.26.23
Hoeven Secures Senate ENR Committee Approval of North Dakota Trust Lands Completion Act
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that he has secured approval by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee of the North Dakota Trust Lands Completion Act, bicameral legislation he introduced with Senator Kevin Cramer and Congressman Kelly Armstrong at the State of North Dakota’s request to enable greater development of state-owned lands and minerals. Specifically, the bill would authorize the State of North Dakota to relinquish state-owned lands and minerals contain… Continue Reading
