News Releases
Hoeven, Heitkamp Get Commitment from Commander of NORTHCOM to Visit Grand Forks Air Force Base
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) today met with U.S. Air Force (USAF) General Lori Robinson, leader of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and Commander, U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM), headquartered in Colorado. Gen. Robinson, at Hoeven's and Heitkamp's request, agreed to visit Grand Forks Air Force Base and review activities at the base. Hoeven and Heitkamp also discussed NORTHCOM's operations in the Arctic region. The senators highlighted how … Continue Reading
12.07.16
Hoeven: Congress Passes 21st Century Cures Act
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that Congress has passed the 21st Century Cures Act, legislation to accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of new cures and treatments. The bill, which is fully paid for:• Authorizes new funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) • Makes reforms to streamline and modernize the approval process for new drugs and medical devices. "The 21st Century Cures Act is a bipartisan ef… Continue Reading
12.07.16
Hoeven Calls on Protesters to Leave, Urges Respect for the Rule of Law and Fact-Based Solution to DAPL
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today spoke on the Senate floor to call on protesters to leave the site and spare North Dakotans who live and work in the protest area further disruption in their lives. The senator also emphasized the need to respect the rule of law and take a fact-based approach to the Dakota Access Pipeline situation in moving forward. The senator also called for more federal law enforcement assistance and personnel to help state and local law enforcement in North Dakota. On … Continue Reading
12.06.16
Hoeven: Corps Awards First Contract for Permanent Flood Protection, Calls Corps Award "Big Step" Forward for Regional Flood Control
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven announced today that the Corps of Engineers has awarded its first federal contract for permanent flood protection for the Red River Valley. The Corps awarded $46 million for construction of an inlet structure that will control the flow of water into a diversion channel. Work on the inlet structure is expected to be completed in 2020. "Today's contract is a big step toward permanent flood protection for the entire region," Hoeven said. "The snowstorm currently mo… Continue Reading
12.06.16
Hoeven Meets with VP-Elect Pence, A.G. Nominee Sessions, Northwest Division Commander Spellmon on DAPL
WASHINGTON -- Senator John Hoeven today spoke at the U.S. Capitol with Vice President-Elect Mike Pence and Attorney General Nominee Senator Jeff Sessions to brief them on the Dakota Access Pipeline project and request their help. The senator also asked them to support sending additional resources and personnel to North Dakota to assist law enforcement with maintaining public safety. "This situation needs to be resolved," Hoeven said. "By its inaction, the Obama administration has prolonged prob… Continue Reading
12.06.16
Hoeven Receives Air Force Distinguished Public Service Award
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, co-chair of the Senate Air Force Caucus and a member of the Senate Appropriations Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Committee, today received the U.S. Air Force's Distinguished Public Service Award presented by U.S. Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James. The award is in recognition of Hoeven's work to support the Air Force, its airmen and their families during his time in the Senate. "I am honored to receive this award," Hoeven said. "The men and women… Continue Reading
12.05.16
Hoeven Announces Nearly $2.5 Million DOT Grant to Fund Transportation Research and Education at NDSU
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded $2,470,600 to North Dakota State University. The funds are made available through DOT's University Transportation Centers (UTC) program and will be used to advance state-of-the art transportation research and invest in programs to develop new professionals in transportation fields. "We need to invest in our infrastructure in order… Continue Reading
12.05.16
Obama's Denial of Easement Violates the Rule of Law
WASHINGTON -- Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement in response to the Army Corps of Engineers' announcement that the Obama administration will refuse to grant an easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline project: "The Obama administration's refusal to issue an easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline violates the rule of law and fails to resolve the issue. Instead, it passes the decision off to the next administration, which has already indicated it will approve the easement, a… Continue Reading
12.05.16
Hoeven: Attorney General Loretta Lynch Needs to Provide Action, Not Just Words
WASHINGTON -- Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement in response to the discussion U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch had with Morton County Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier today regarding his request for federal law enforcement assistance to deal with violent protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline project, as well as the attorney general news release issued later in the day: "U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch is not working with the North Dakota delegation to address violent … Continue Reading
12.01.16
Hoeven: Trump Expresses Support for Dakota Access Pipeline
WASHINGTON -- Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement in response to President-elect Trump's expression of support for the Dakota Access Pipeline Project: "The Obama administration should approve the easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline without delay, and also provide assistance to state and local law enforcement. Because the Obama administration continues to delay that decision, we have met with President-elect Trump's transition team on a range of issues, including the nee… Continue Reading
12.01.16
Hoeven: Iran Sanctions Legislation Will Help Prevent Iran from Funding Terrorism
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Senate has passed H.R. 6297, the Iran Sanctions Extension Act (ISEA), which extends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 through 2026. The sanctions would have expired this year if an extension had not been passed. The House passed the extension last week, and it will now go to the President to be signed. "Iran has a long history of not only sponsoring terrorism, but also of acting belligerently toward the United States and our allies in the M… Continue Reading
11.30.16
Hoeven Announces $10 Million in Federal Funding for UND to Test Commercially-Viable CO2 Storage Technologies
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded two grants totaling $10 million to the Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC) at the University of North Dakota (UND). The funds are made available through the DOE's Carbon Storage Assurance Facility Enterprise (CarbonSAFE) initiative and will be used to study the feasibility of commercially-viable CO2 storage projects in North Dakota and Nebraska. "For years, North Dakota has been a l… Continue Reading
11.30.16
Hoeven Speaks on Senate Floor to Address Misconceptions About the Dakota Access Pipeline Project
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today spoke on the Senate floor to address misperceptions about the Dakota Access Pipeline project. The senator outlined the project and the often violent protests that have occurred in recent months, as well as law enforcement's professional response. On Putting the Project in Perspective "To put this issue into broader context, the Congressional Research Service estimates there are 38,410 [existing] crude oil pipeline river and waterbody crossings in the Unit… Continue Reading
11.30.16
Hoeven Announces Nearly $2 Million in Federal Funding to Support Home Visiting Program
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) has awarded a $1,960,193 grant to Prevent Child Abuse ND in Bismarck. The funds will be used to support the organization's Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program. This program provides education and resources to help families identify their children's needs and supports families' overall well-being. "Today's funding will… Continue Reading
11.29.16
Hoeven: ECHO Act Will Help Providers Deliver Better Health-Care Services to Rural America
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Senate has passed the Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes (ECHO) Act, bipartisan legislation that requires the Department of Health and Human Services to explore the expanded use of health-care videoconferencing technology for health-care professionals in rural communities so that patients get the best care possible. "Technology has touched nearly every sphere of life in the modern world, linking rural communities with global markets … Continue Reading
11.29.16
Hoeven Again Pushes Corps to Issue Easement, Provide Timeline for Resolution
WASHINGTON -- Senator John Hoeven Monday again urged Assistant Secretary of the Army of Civil Works Jo-Ellen Darcy, who oversees the Army Corps of Engineers, to issue a final easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline and put an end to violent protests in North Dakota. Darcy indicated the Corps would issue a timeline for the Dakota Access Pipeline by the end of the week outlining when a decision will be made on the Missouri River crossing. She also said the Corps' Northwest Division Chief Brigadie… Continue Reading
11.28.16
Hoeven Announces More Than $2.6 Million in FEMA Funding to Cover Flood Cleanup and Prevention Costs from 2011 Flooding
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $2,696,411 to the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services (NDDES). Today's funds will help reimburse NDDES for management costs resulting from flood cleanup, repair and prevention efforts following widespread flooding in the state in 2011 and for which the Presiden… Continue Reading
11.28.16
Hoeven Statement on the Corps' Decision to Require DAPL Protesters to Leave Campsite
WASHINGTON -- Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement in response to the Army Corps of Engineers' decision to require DAPL protesters to leave Corps land north of the Cannonball River: "In light of violent protest activity, the Corps has taken a necessary step to protect public safety. Now, the protesters should respect the law and peacefully leave the protest area. The well-being and property of ranchers, farmers and everyone else living in the region should not be threatened … Continue Reading
11.23.16
Hoeven Thanksgiving Day Statement
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement to wish North Dakotans a happy Thanksgiving: "Thanksgiving Day affords us the opportunity to gather with family and friends to enjoy the great and abundant blessings we enjoy as Americans because of the work and sacrifices of our forefathers. Above all, we cannot make this observance without feeling a deep sense of gratitude for all that God has given us as a people. Mikey and I wish a happy and blessed Thanksgiving to al… Continue Reading
11.23.16
Hoeven Touts Small Businesses' Contributions to Economy, Encourages North Dakotans to Shop Local on Small Business Saturday
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven announced that the U.S. Senate unanimously passed S. Res. 569, legislation designating November 26, 2016, as Small Business Saturday. Hoeven cosponsored this resolution, which helps increase awareness of locally owned small businesses and their value to our economy. "Our nation's economy is built on the work of small businesses and small business owners," Hoeven said. "This resolution recognizes the important role they play in our nation's economic success by d… Continue Reading
