News Releases
Hoeven Working to Advance $1.8 Billion Safety Modification Project for Garrison Dam Spillway
GARRISON, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven and officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today reviewed the $1.8 billion spillway safety project that’s being undertaken at Garrison Dam. The modifications: Will ensure the integrity of the Garrison Dam, which is the largest mainstream dam on the Missouri River, with Lake Sakakawea currently being the largest reservoir operated by the Army Corps by volume. Are needed to protect against multiple long-term issues that could result in uncontrolled… Continue Reading
10.09.24
Hoeven: New Minot North High School Will Help Provide Important Opportunities for Students
MINOT, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today joined community and school leaders at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly opened Minot North High School. Minot North High School opened for classes on August 21, 2024, and is part of a larger reconfiguration of Minot Public Schools. The senator previously helped break ground on the new school and commended city and school officials on their efforts to meet the needs of Minot’s students. “A quality education is the great equalizer, helping ensure y… Continue Reading
10.09.24
Hoeven Visits U.S. Forces at Souda Bay Naval Base; Reviews USS Cole, Defense Operations in Support of Israel
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, visited U.S. forces aboard the USS Cole, a U.S. guided missile destroyer stationed at U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay in the Mediterranean. Souda Bay is one of the only bases in the region the U.S. has access to that is large enough to accommodate aircraft carriers, providing a major military location for staging both U.S. air and naval support for Israel. The USS Cole, which was bombed in 2000… Continue Reading
10.08.24
Hoeven: FAA, Northern Plains UAS Test Site Reach Agreement to Share Unfiltered Radar Data Feed
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - At the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Summit today, Senator John Hoeven announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Northern Plains UAS Test Site have reached agreement to share the FAA’s unfiltered radar data feed to support UAS integration efforts. North Dakota’s test site will be the first in the nation to receive this capability, which will: Maintain the state’s position as the most advanced UAS ecosystem in the nation. Strengthen the test site’s detec… Continue Reading
10.07.24
Hoeven: UND Submits Application to Enhanced ATC Training Program, Plans to Begin Program in Spring 2025 Semester
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the University of North Dakota (UND) submitted its application to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) program. Hoeven has been working to secure the aviation school’s role in the new program, part of his broader efforts to address the air traffic controller (ATC) shortage. Specifically, this effort will allow UND’s ATC program graduates to move directl… Continue Reading
10.07.24
Hoeven Statement on North Dakota Wildfires
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement regarding the large wildfires in western North Dakota that have killed one individual, seriously injured another, and damaged property throughout western North Dakota. “We are praying for all those impacted by severe wildfires in western North Dakota, and are grateful to the brave firefighters, Guard members and emergency responders that are working to control and stop these devastating fires,” said Hoeven. “We will work to ens… Continue Reading
10.07.24
Hoeven-Led Working Group Announces Community Plan to Build Veterans Memorial Center at FNC
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, joined by the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard, Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney, Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson, West Fargo Mayor Bernie Dardis and FMWF Executive Director Shannon Full, today announced a community plan to develop a Veterans Memorial Center at Fargo National Cemetery (FNC). This follows Hoeven’s efforts as a member of the Senate Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Committee to secure an expansion and enhancements for FNC, with the U.S. De… Continue Reading
10.07.24
Hoeven, Ernst & Senate Republicans Condemn Iran-Backed Hamas & Stand With Israel, Marking 1 Year Since the October 7th Terrorist Attacks
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven joined Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and all 47 of their Republican colleagues introducing a resolution that fully condemns Iran-backed Hamas for its actions, supporting the forever survival of Israel, and calling for the safe release of American hostages. This resolution marks one year since the terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023. “On the one-year anniversary of the attacks on Israel, we remain committed to standing with Israel in its efforts to fully defea… Continue Reading
10.03.24
Hoeven, Hagerty Call on DOJ to Enforce Laws Preventing Illegal Immigrants from Voting in U.S. Elections
BISMARCK, N.D. — Senator John Hoeven joined U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) in sending a bicameral letter criticizing U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland for the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) failure to prevent illegal aliens from registering to vote in American elections or prosecute those who have done so. This letter comes from growing concerns over non-citizens registering to vote and voting in federal elections, as reports in Virginia and Texas claim thousands of non-citizens were found… Continue Reading
10.02.24
Hoeven: B-1 Bomber Visits Grand Forks In Preparation for Upcoming Move
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after a B-1B Lancer bomber visited Grand Forks Air Force Base in preparation for the upcoming move of the aircraft and related personnel from Ellsworth Air Force Base. Grand Forks Air Force Base is set to begin housing 17 of the aircraft starting next year, and this week’s visit was made to test the base’s fueling systems and facilities to ensure the bomb wing can be adequately accommodated during the temporary relocation. H… Continue Reading
10.02.24
Hoeven: Army Awards More Than $19 Million for Construction at Cavalier Space Force Station
WASHINGTON — Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Department of the Army has awarded a contract for $19,129,000 to construct an emergency power plant fuel storage facility at the Cavalier Space Force Station. The project will construct a 360,000-gallon fuel storage farm to operate emergency power for Cavalier’s Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System (PARCS). “North Dakota is playing an important role in our na… Continue Reading
10.01.24
Hoeven Statement After Iran’s Missile Attack Against Israel
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement after Iran launched a large-scale missile attack against Israel: “We stand with Israel as they defend themselves against this attack by Iran. Iran is a threat not only to the security of the region, but the security of the United States, and must be held accountable. The United States must make it clear that Iran will pay a heavy price for attacking Israel directly and… Continue Reading
09.30.24
Hoeven: National Park Service Awards Over $1 Million for Sully Creek State Park
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy & Natural Resources and Appropriations Committees, today announced that over $1 million in funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is being awarded by the National Park Service to the North Dakota Department of Parks & Recreation to renovate and increase the number of campsites at Sully Creek State Park. The grant provides $1,262,300 specifically to renovate and reconfigure the road network to increase … Continue Reading
09.25.24
Hoeven Statement on Government Funding
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after Congress passed legislation to fund the government through December 20: “While the Senate Appropriations Committee has worked to approve eleven of the twelve appropriations bills, Leader Schumer has not brought them before the full Senate. We need to get back to regular order and debate and pass these bills on the floor. That is how we’ll be able to reduce spending and control our debt and deficit.” -###--… Continue Reading
09.25.24
Hoeven: Project Tundra Receives First Portion of $350 Million Award, Supporting Final Stage of Development
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Committee, today announced that Project Tundra, a carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) effort led by Minnkota Power Cooperative, has received an initial $4.2 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The funds come as part of a $350 million award Hoeven secured for the project last year, with Hoeven having: Worked to fund DOE’s Carbon Capture Demonstration Projects Program. … Continue Reading
09.25.24
Hoeven: Project ULTRA Moves to Next Phase, Conducting UAS Test Flights Moving Cargo Between Grand Forks & Cavalier
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, today announced that that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has tasked Project ULTRA with conducting demonstration flights using unmanned aircraft to move cargo between Grand Forks Air Force Base and Cavalier Space Force Station. The flights: Are supported by $3.5 million in funding Hoeven secured in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 appropriations legislation. This builds upon Hoeven’s previous effort… Continue Reading
09.25.24
Hoeven, Cortez Masto Bill to Strengthen Tribal Public Safety Passes Committee
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement after the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs voted to approve their bipartisan Bridging Agency Data Gaps & Ensuring Safety (BADGES) for Native Communities Act. Specifically, the BADGES for Native Communities Act would support the recruitment and retention of Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) law enforcement officers, bolster federal missing persons resources and give Tribes and s… Continue Reading
09.24.24
Hoeven, Grassley Urge Biden-Harris Admin to Address Abuses in Unaccompanied Migrant Children Program
WASHINGTON — Senator John Hoeven joined Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and 43 bicameral Republican colleagues in sending a letter calling on President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to root out abuses in their administration’s unaccompanied migrant children program and stop the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)’s cover-up of the crisis. HHS has failed to comply with two out of three Department of Homeland Security (DHS) subpoenas and other information requests issued ami… Continue Reading
09.24.24
Hoeven Statement on Identification of ND WWII Servicemember Charles R. Reiser, Lost During Operation Forager
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement regarding the service of Army Pvt. 1st Class Charles R. Reiser, a native of Washburn, North Dakota who served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was lost during Operation Forager on the island of Saipan, in the Northern Mariana Islands. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that the remains of Reiser, 20, were accounted for on June 25, 2024.… Continue Reading
09.23.24
Hoeven Congratulates Lincoln Elementary, Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood Public, and Red Trail Elementary Schools on Designation as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today congratulated Lincoln Elementary School in Beach, Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood Public School in Mohall and Red Trail Elementary School in Mandan on being designated by the U.S. Department of Education as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Since 1982, the Blue Ribbon School award has honored public and private schools across the country that display overall academic excellence or progress in closing achievement gaps. “This Blue Ribbon designation recognizes the… Continue Reading
