News Releases
Hoeven Presses Army Corps Major General to Help Minot Move Forward with Permanent Flood Protection
MINOT, N.D. - At a meeting today in Minot with state, local and federal officials, Senator John Hoeven pressed Maj. Gen. Michael C. Wehr, Commander for the Mississippi Valley Division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to work with local leaders to move forward in a timely manner on comprehensive flood protection for the Mouse/Souris River Valley. As a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, Hoeven worked to grant the Corps permission to start new studies for permanent flood protec… Continue Reading
07.03.15
Hoeven Announces New Initiative to Help ND Families Locate Loved Ones Listed As POW/MIA
MANDAN, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today announced a new initiative he is launching to help North Dakota families locate loved ones who are currently listed as prisoners of war (POW) or missing in action (MIA). The senator announced the plan at the dedication ceremony for the new POW/MIA memorial on the grounds of the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan. "One of the best ways we can honor our POWs and MIAs is by helping their families get answers and telling the stories of these brave men … Continue Reading
07.03.15
Senator John Hoeven Statement for Independence Day 2015
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement in commemoration of our nation's independence: "On the Fourth of July, we gather as North Dakotans and Americans to celebrate our nation's founding. The anniversary of our independence offers us a chance to reflect not only on the blessings of liberty that we all treasure, but also the sacrifices made by those who have fought and died to secure those blessings. As we celebrate the birth of our country with family and frie… Continue Reading
07.02.15
Hoeven: HHS Awards More than $2 Million to University of North Dakota
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Health and Human Services' (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded $2,100,000 to the University of North Dakota (UND) to support its Rural Assistance Center (RAC). The RAC works to ensure that rural communities have quality health and human services by providing access to the full range of relevant and available programs, funding and research. "As… Continue Reading
07.01.15
Hoeven, Kirk Introduce Bill to Expand Good Samaritan Protections to Volunteer Organizations
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven and Mark Kirk (Ill.) today announced they have introduced the Volunteer Protection Act of 2015. The measure will provide the same liability protections to volunteer groups and organizations as protections already provided to individuals under the Good Samaritan law. In 1997, Congress passed the Volunteer Protection Act, legislation designed to encourage people to continue volunteering by limiting or eliminating an individual's risk of liability when acting for … Continue Reading
07.01.15
Hoeven: HHS Awards More than $2 Million to Grand Forks Head Start
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded a $2,487,120 grant to Grand Forks Public School District #1. The grant will be used to support the continuation of Head Start programs. "Today's award is an investment in the health, education and well-being of children and families in Grand Forks," Hoeven said. "This funding will support programs that will help to ensure the continued success of our communities now and in the fu… Continue Reading
07.01.15
Hoeven: DOT Awards More than $290,000 to Enhance Highway Safety in North Dakota
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 $291,625.93 to the North Dakota Department of Transportation to enhance highway safety. The funding comes through three grant programs: State Traffic Safety Information System Improvement, Occupant Protection and Impaired Driving Countermeasures. "As North Dakota continues to grow and traffic on our roads increases, we need to mak… Continue Reading
07.01.15
Hoeven: Appropriations Committee Approves $246 Million in THUD Funding to Improve Crude Oil Transport Safety in FY16 Bill
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the committee has approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Bill. Hoeven worked to ensure the legislation provides critical funding that will help improve the safety of transporting crude oil by rail. The bill includes $246 million for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), a $120 million increase over… Continue Reading
06.30.15
Hoeven Announces More than $1 Million in Head Start Grants for Bismarck Public Schools
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1,505,068 in federal funding to support Head Start projects in Bismarck Public Schools. "Early education, family wellness and good nutrition help build a strong foundation for our children," Hoeven said. "Today's award will support the ongoing work of our state's Head Start programs to empower our children to realize their full potential." The funds are made available throu… Continue Reading
06.30.15
Hoeven, Guard Break Ground for North Dakota National Guard Maintenance Shops
VALLEY CITY, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today joined Guard members and state and local officials at the groundbreaking ceremony for two new North Dakota National Guard (NDNG) facilities in Valley City. Last year, Senator Hoeven visited the current facility and reviewed plans for the new one. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, he worked to ensure that $10.8 million of the $13 million cost of the facilities was included in the 2015 defense appropriations bill. The Guard will use … Continue Reading
06.29.15
Hoeven: Dakota Prairie Diesel Refinery Important Part of Nation's Energy Infrastructure
DICKINSON, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today joined officials from MDU Resources Group, Inc. and Calumet Specialty Products Partners at the grand opening of the new $425 million Dakota Prairie Diesel Refinery in southwestern North Dakota. The senator has been working to build a good business climate in the state to grow the economy and attract investment like this facility, which is the first greenfield fuels refinery built in the U.S. in nearly 40 years. "The Dakota Prairie Diesel Refinery is h… Continue Reading
06.29.15
Hoeven Statement on Today's Supreme Court Decision Striking Down the EPA's Emissions Rule
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision striking down the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new more stringent mercury emission regulation: "The U.S. Supreme Court today decided what we have believed for a long time: we all want good stewardship of the environment, but the rules need to be reasonable and achievable. The court said the EPA's new emissions regulations ignored the enormous cost of compliance and failed … Continue Reading
06.26.15
Hoeven Welcomes North Dakota Interns to His Washington, Bismarck and Fargo Offices
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that he has welcomed six interns to his Bismarck, Fargo and Washington, D.C. offices. Bailey Carlson of Bismarck, Kali Christianson of Cavalier, Isaiah Frohling of Britton and Nick Evans of Marshall have joined his Washington, D.C. office. Madison Huber of Mandan has begun working in Hoeven's Bismarck office, and Aaron Weber of Wishek has joined the Fargo office. The interns work with the senator and his staff on legislative, communications and ad… Continue Reading
06.26.15
Hoeven: Transportation Appropriations Bill Includes $15 Million to Integrate UAS into National Air Space
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, which was recently approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee, includes nearly $15 million to continue efforts to integrate unmanned aerial systems (UAS) into the national airspace (NAS). As a member of the committee, Hoeven worked to secure the funds and to include language that requires that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) use the si… Continue Reading
06.26.15
Hoeven: DOT Awards More than $290,000 to Enhance Highway Safety in North Dakota
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded more than $290,000 to the North Dakota Department of Transportation to boost highway safety. "As North Dakota continues to grow and traffic on our roads increases, we need to make sure that we invest in infrastructure and programs to keep our communities safe," Hoeven said. "This funding will help to enhance public safety efforts like reducing speeding or impaired and distracted driving… Continue Reading
06.25.15
Hoeven, Cramer Push for Mobile Health-Care Clinics to Serve Veterans in Rural Areas
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven and Congressman Kevin Cramer today pressed the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to use more mobile health-care clinics to help address their challenges with remote access, patient backlogs and limited capacity. Sophisticated mobile health care units could provide timely, convenient treatment and diagnostic services to veterans living far from a VA clinic or hospital, they said. Hoeven and Cramer made the case for the clinics at a public demonstration showcasi… Continue Reading
06.25.15
Hoeven: We Need A Solution for Cool that Prevents Export Tariffs
WASHINGTON - At a hearing of the Senate Agriculture Committee today, Senator John Hoeven said we can't put ourselves in a position where Canada and Mexico can retaliate against us for mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) labeling, so we have to repeal mandatory COOL. The issue is, can we have a voluntary labeling program and still meet World Trade Organization (WTO) requirements. "We cannot be in a position where our producers face punitive tariffs," Hoeven said. "So, the question is wha… Continue Reading
06.25.15
Hoeven Statement on Today's Supreme Court Opinion on Obamacare
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's ruling today on King v. Burwell, which addressed Obamacare: "Despite the Supreme Court's ruling today, Obamacare is not the answer to reforming America's health-care system. The law is increasing costs, reducing patient choice, and burdening our economy. "The right approach to health-care reform empowers people to make their own choices in selecting healthcare providers and insurers. It is p… Continue Reading
06.24.15
Hoeven: Appropriations Bill Supports Tribal Colleges, Public Safety on Reservations
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittee and the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, today announced that the full Appropriations Committee has approved the Fiscal Year 2016 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill, which includes important provisions for Native Americans. The bill includes funding to support tribal colleges, as well as support to help boost public safety and justice on reservations. "We have included funding for law enfo… Continue Reading
06.24.15
Hoeven Announces More than $7 Million in Housing Grants for North Dakota
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is awarding $7,057,254 in formula funding to the North Dakota Department of Commerce, Division of Community Services. The funds are being awarded from three HUD programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - $3,609,246- CDBG supports state and local efforts to ensure access to decent housing and suitable living environments, as well as expanding economic opportunities, primar… Continue Reading
