News Releases
Hoeven: NASA Awards Up to $750,000 to North Dakota to Promote Aerospace Technology Research and Development
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, announced today that NASA has awarded up to $750,000 to the University of North Dakota (UND) to support a new multi-purposes research station that will conduct research and development in areas that are applicable to NASA's work in Earth science, aeronautics and human and robot deep space exploration. "North Dakota has many qualities that make our state an ideal location for this new research station," Hoe… Continue Reading
06.04.15
Hoeven: EPA Study Confirms Safety of Hydraulic Fracturing
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Hoeven today welcomed a new study released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that confirmed the safety of hydraulic fracturing. According to the EPA, hydraulic fracturing activities "have not led to widespread, systemic impacts to drinking water resources." "Today's study confirms what we have believed all along. When done according to state standards, hydraulic fracturing does not adversely impact drinking water. We in North Dakota have been regulating… Continue Reading
06.04.15
Hoeven Announces More than $220,000 in Funding for Minot State University to Support Senior Medicare Patrol Project
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Minot State University a grant totaling $226,198.00 for the North Dakota Senior Medicare Patrol, a project to prevent and eliminate Medicare fraud. "We are working hard to support our seniors, caring for them in their retirement and ensuring the have access to vital programs and services," Hoeven said. "These grants will… Continue Reading
06.02.15
Hoeven Announces More than $1.4 Million in DOT Grants for North Dakota Airports
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded $840,280 to the City of Minot and $600,000 to the Washburn Municipal Airport Authority. The Minot grant will be used to seal runway 13/31 at Minot International Airport which will help maintain the integrity of the runway's pavement and minimize foreign object debris. The grant for the airport at Washburn will fund the final phase of construction for a parking apron and to widen Taxiway… Continue Reading
06.02.15
Hoeven Announces More than $1.4 Million in Grants for Mandan, Mott Airports
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded two grants totaling $1,417,110 to the airport authorities of Mandan and Mott. The awards are as follows: Mandan Airport Authority - $1,118,003 - The funds will be used to construct a taxiway to provide access to aircraft hangers. Mott Municipal Airport Authority - $299,107 - The grant will fund improvements to the airport's access road, the construction of a parking lot and repair of… Continue Reading
06.01.15
Hoeven Announces More Than $3.3 Million Grant to Support Head Start in Minot Schools
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded a $3,391,762 grant to the Minot Public School District. The grant will be used to fund Head Start and Early Head Start projects. "Education plays a critical role in developing our nation and securing our future," Hoeven said. "With this grant, our young children in Minot will be better prepared to enter school and do well in their studies." Today's HHS grant is made availabl… Continue Reading
06.01.15
Hoeven, Cramer Announce Passage of Native American Children's Safety Act
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven and Congressman Kevin Cramer today announced that both the Senate and House have now passed the Native American Children's Safety Act. Hoeven authored and introduced the legislation to implement protections for Native American children placed by tribal courts into the tribal foster care system. Congressman Cramer then led the effort to get the legislation passed in the House. "Native American children living on reservations should have all of the same protecti… Continue Reading
05.27.15
Hoeven Makes Case for Grand Sky as Ideal Location for FlightSafety International
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today led a meeting in Grand Forks with leaders from Grand Sky and FlightSafety International in a bid to recruit the company to the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) business and technology park. Today's event is part of the senator's ongoing efforts to showcase Grand Sky as an ideal site to locate UAS-related and other aviation companies and follows a meeting Hoeven held last month with FlightSafety's Vice President General Ray Johns (retired), where the sen… Continue Reading
05.27.15
Hoeven Statement on the EPA's Final Waters of the U.S. Rule
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) final rule on the Waters of the United States (WOTUS): "Today, the EPA issued a final waters of the U.S. rule that expands the reach of federal regulation and creates uncertainty for farmers, ranchers and other job creators. While we continue to examine the EPA's final rule, we are further concerned that it targets certain areas including the Prairie Pothole region, C… Continue Reading
05.26.15
Hoeven: Senate Passes Bill to Fix 40-Mile Issue in VA Choice Act
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Senate has passed the Access to Community Care for Veterans Act, introduced by Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kans.) and cosponsored by Hoeven and a bipartisan group of senators. The legislation amends the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (Choice Act) to allow veterans to obtain health care services in their local community if a Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) or Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)… Continue Reading
05.26.15
Hoeven Outlines New Commercial UAS Bill, FAA's UAS Center of Excellence at UND
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - At a roundtable with the Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce today, Senator John Hoeven outlined his efforts to continue building the region's leadership in unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The senator is sponsoring new legislation that will help build the commercial UAS industry and promote innovation in this rapidly growing field. Hoeven also discussed opportunities resulting from the University of North Dakota's new designation as a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Center o… Continue Reading
05.22.15
Hoeven Celebrates First North Dakota-Made Unmanned Aerial System with ComDel, Altavian
WAHPETON, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today marked the roll-out of the first unmanned aerial system (UAS) manufactured in North Dakota. Executives from ComDel Innovation and Altavian showcased the UAS at ComDel's plant in Wahpeton. In February, ComDel and Altavian signed an agreement to manufacture unmanned aerial systems and components, and Hoeven worked with the companies to bring together public and private leaders from around the state to mark this important milestone for North Dakota's UAS i… Continue Reading
05.22.15
Hoeven to Pay Tribute at Memorial Day Events in Bismarck, Mandan
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement in observance of Memorial Day. On Monday, Senator Hoeven will pay tribute at the American Legion Lloyd Spetz Post No. 1 Memorial Day observance at 10:00 a.m. CT. Later, the senator will speak at the Memorial Day Ceremony hosted by the North Dakota National Guard at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery. The ceremony begins at 12:00 p.m. CT. "It is important that we honor our servicemen and women for the sacrifices they have … Continue Reading
05.22.15
Hoeven Announces More than $6 Million DHS Grant to Build Flood Protection for Minot Water Treatment Plant
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a $6,093,613 grant to the City of Minot to help build a floodwall and other infrastructure for Minot's Water Treatment Plant to protect the plant and keep it functioning during a flood. The plant is the only source of potable water for the City of Minot, the Minot Air Force Base and rural residents in the Minot area. More than 100,000 individuals were placed on a boil order when water… Continue Reading
05.21.15
Hoeven Announces $7.3 Million Appropriation for Facility to Support Air National Guard's New Intel Mission
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has approved $7.3 million for a new facility in Fargo to support the 119th Air Wing's new intelligence targeting mission. The intelligence targeting group is tasked with assisting military commanders in identifying and eliminating enemy threats, but the mission is already outgrowing its facilities. Hoeven worked to include the new facility in the 2016 budget and then worked to make sure funding for it… Continue Reading
05.21.15
Hoeven: North Dakota Receives More than $2 Million in Federal Funding for Hospital Preparedness, Fargo Health Center Cluster
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the Family HealthCare Center in Fargo a $1,077,975 grant. The grant will be used to enhance administrative operations in order to improve health care services at the Family HealthCare Center. The funds are made available through the HHS' Health Resources and Services Administration. Hoeven also announced that the HHS As… Continue Reading
05.20.15
Hoeven Announces $61,000 Economic Development Grant for Red River Region
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a grant of $61,000 to help support economic development in the Red River region. EDA planning investments support the development and implementation of a comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) for the area served by the Red River Regional Council, which is comprised of Grand Forks, Nelson, Pembina and Walsh count… Continue Reading
05.20.15
Hoeven: Energy and Water Funding Bill Supports Flood Projects in Fargo, Minot, LaMoure
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven announced today that the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee on Energy and Water has included language and funding in its Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 appropriations bill that supports flood projects for Fargo, Minot and LaMoure. As a member of the committee, Hoeven worked to secure the provisions, which will help these communities move forward on flood protection projects. Specifically, this legislation: Provides for new start to fund construction of permanent floo… Continue Reading
05.19.15
Hoeven, Heitkamp Introduce Senate Resolution Declaring May 19 "National Schizencephaly Awareness Day"
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp today introduced a Senate Resolution designating May 19 as "National Schizencephaly Awareness Day." The resolution helps to educate and raise awareness about Schizencephaly, a rare birth defect that causes developmental delays, delays in speech and language skills, limited mobility, paralysis, shorter lifespans and other symptoms. Schizencephaly is the second rarest brain malformation, with approximately 7,000 cases ever reported. "Schizencep… Continue Reading
05.19.15
Hoeven, Delegation, Task Force 21 Press Pentagon to Continue Support for Nuclear Force Improvement Program
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven and the state's congressional delegation today joined members of Task Force 21 to press the Pentagon to continue support of the Nuclear Force Improvement Program (NFIP) launched by the Air Force last year. The program is designed to improve mission effectiveness, culture, morale and target areas in need of investment. The group voiced their support for the NFIP and North Dakota's air force bases with Air Force Chief of Staff General Mark Welsh at the Pentagon. A… Continue Reading
