News Releases
Hoeven Meets with General Brown, Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff on Updating U.S. Forces
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week met with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Charles Brown on supporting Israel and Ukraine, and the importance of updating U.S. forces and developing new capabilities to ensure the U.S. has the tools and resources necessary to keep the nation safe. Hoeven stressed the role of nuclear modernization and developing new unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technologies in deterring threats and protecting the nation, including: Utilizing Project Ultra… Continue Reading
09.20.24
Hoeven Secures Nearly $12 Million DCIP Grant to Establish Grand Sky, GFAFB Fire Station
EMERADO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today announced that he has secured an $11.6 million grant to establish a fire station serving Grand Sky and the Grand Forks Air Force Base. As a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, Hoeven worked to advance the award under the Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP), which the senator has supported through annual appropriations legislation. Hoeven also made the case for the project to Department of Defense (DoD) officials, including … Continue Reading
09.19.24
Hoeven: OSHA Heeds Senators’ Call to Protect Volunteer Firefighters from Burdensome Regulations
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) responded to calls from Hoeven and a bipartisan group of his colleagues, led by Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), to reevaluate and exempt volunteer fire departments from parts of a proposed rule that would put burdensome regulations on volunteer fire departments across the country. Earlier this year, OSHA proposed a new rule requiring fire departments to furnish new r… Continue Reading
09.19.24
Hoeven: OSHA Heeds Senators’ Call to Protect Volunteer Firefighters from Burdensome Regulations
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) responded to calls from Hoeven and a bipartisan group of his colleagues, led by Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), to reevaluate and exempt volunteer fire departments from parts of a proposed rule that would put burdensome regulations on volunteer fire departments across the country. Earlier this year, OSHA proposed a new rule requiring fire departments to furnish new r… Continue Reading
09.17.24
Hoeven: National Park Service Awards Nearly $1 Million for Fort Ransom State Park Campsites
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy & Natural Resources and Appropriations Committees, today announced that nearly $1 million in funding from the Land and Water Conservation Funds (LWCF) is being awarded by the National Park Service to the North Dakota Department of Parks & Recreation for water and electrical upgrades at Fort Ransom State Park. The grant includes $921,663.50 to renovate approximately 23 campsites by upgrading electrical service and adding new… Continue Reading
09.16.24
Hoeven Statement on Identification of Remains of ND WWII Servicemember Edward D. Johnson, Lost During Attack on Pearl Harbor
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement regarding the service of Navy Fireman 1st Class Edward D. Johnson, a Hurdsfield, North Dakota native who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that the remains of Johnson, 24, were accounted for on September 29, 2020. Johnson was serving on the USS Oklahoma… Continue Reading
09.13.24
Hoeven Statement After Court Blocks BLM’s Venting and Flaring Rule
BISMARCK - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement after a U.S. District Court temporarily blocked the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from enforcing its natural gas venting and flaring rule. The ruling comes as a result of a lawsuit filed by the State of North Dakota, along with Montana, Texas, Wyoming and Utah. Hoeven has pressed back on the rule, which places burdensome and duplicative methane emission regulations on t… Continue Reading
09.13.24
Hoeven Sponsoring Legislation to Support More Reliable, Drought-Resistant Water Supplies in North Dakota
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week introduced bipartisan legislation to support more reliable, drought-resistant water supplies in North Dakota, while helping to fulfill federal compensation that was promised to the state and tribes upon the construction of the Garrison Dam and Oahe Dam. Specifically, Hoeven’s bill would: · Amend the Dakota Water Resources Act (DWRA) to increase authorizations under the Municipal, Rural, and Industrial (MR&I) water supply grant program for Nor… Continue Reading
09.12.24
Hoeven: In a World of Increased Uncertainty for Ag Producers, We Need to Get the Farm Bill Done
WASHINGTON - During remarks delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate this week, Senator John Hoeven outlined the need for Congress to pass a Farm Bill that makes key investments in the farm safety net. To this end, Hoeven is working to advance the following priorities, among other efforts: Maintaining and strengthening crop insurance, the primary risk management tool for many producers. Improving the affordability of higher levels of coverage, consistent with Hoeven’s FARMER Act, will bet… Continue Reading
09.11.24
Hoeven Statement on the Anniversary of September 11 Terrorist Attacks
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, today released the following statement marking the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. “As more than two decades have passed since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, we must never forget the tragic events that took place that day. We look back and remember the horrific attacks against our nation, mourn the lives lost, honor the victims’ memory and express our deep gra… Continue Reading
09.09.24
Hoeven: FAA Awards Over $24 Million For North Dakota Airports, Including $8.5 Million For Hector International Terminal Expansion
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Committee, today announced over $24 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awards for North Dakota airports, including $8.5 million for Hector International’s Airport Terminal Expansion Project. Senator Hoeven is working to fulfill the project’s federal cost share, now having secured almost $34 million for the effort to date. Additionally, the FAA is awarding Minot International Airport and Bismarck … Continue Reading
09.05.24
Hoeven Statement on USPS Decision to Retain Local Mail Processing in Bismarck
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced that the Bismarck mail processing facility will retain local originating and destinating processing operations. Hoeven spoke with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy this week to discuss the decision, which follows the USPS roundtable the senator organized in Grand Forks last week. In particular, Hoeven stressed to DeJoy: The importance of ensuring timely delivery for local news… Continue Reading
08.27.24
Hoeven Outlines Impact of New Heart of America Medical Center on Rural Health Care in Rugby Region
RUGBY, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today marked the completion of the Heart of America Medical Center (HAMC), outlining this important investment in the future of rural health care in the region. As Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, Hoeven worked to secure more than $55 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) loans for HAMC to construct a new hospital, clinic and long-term care facility. The new medical center: Has a footprint of nearly 80,000 sq. ft. … Continue Reading
08.26.24
Hoeven to USPS District Leadership: Be Transparent & Collaborate with Public to Ensure Timely Mail Service
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today held a roundtable with U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Minnesota-North Dakota District Manager Angela Bye and Midwest Processing Division Director Kathy Hand to discuss proposed changes to regional mail processing and efforts to improve mail service across North Dakota. The meeting comes as part of Hoeven’s ongoing efforts with USPS, including Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, to address mail service concerns in the state. To this end, Hoeven: Worked wit… Continue Reading
08.23.24
Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Protect South Bismarck Homeowners and Businesses from Flood Risk, Costly Flood Insurance
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today held a meeting with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials and leaders from the Bismarck region to discuss efforts advancing: The $122 million South Bismarck Flood Control Project. When completed, the project will protect nearly 1,000 homes and other structures, ensuring property owners will not need to buy flood insurance. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Hoeven has secured $50 million in federal funding for the … Continue Reading
08.16.24
Hoeven Statement on the Passing of Former ND Legislator Randy Schobinger
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the passing of former North Dakota state legislator Randy Schobinger. “Randy was a strong example of a good guy who worked hard on behalf of his family and community. His dedication and drive were demonstrated early in his career, having been elected to the state legislature at the age of just 25. Mikey and I send our deepest condolences to the Schobinger family during this difficult time. He was lost too soon, but … Continue Reading
08.15.24
Ranking Member Hoeven Organizes Field Hearing with U.S. Senators, USDA Leaders, Producers, Researchers & Agri-Businesses To Discuss Future Of Ag Tech Development
WHEATLAND, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today held a field hearing of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, titled Perspectives on the Future of Agriculture Research and Technology, at Grand Farm’s Innovation Campus. Hoeven organized the hearing through his role as Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee to discuss North Dakota’s role in advancing the next generation of precision agriculture technology and the broader benefits of bringing new innovations to mar… Continue Reading
08.14.24
Hoeven Marks Milestone in Development of Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
MEDORA, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today marked a major milestone in the development of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library with the beaming signing ceremony. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Hoeven has worked to advance the establishment of the presidential library, having: Sponsored and successfully passed legislation enabling the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation to purchase U.S. Forest Service land in Billings County to construct a library and m… Continue Reading
08.14.24
Hoeven Discusses Future of Wild Horse Management at TRNP, Scenic Loop Repairs
MEDORA, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven this week hosted National Park Service (NPS) Midwest Regional Director Bert Frost in North Dakota to discuss: Management of Theodore Roosevelt National Park’s (TRNP) wild horses, part of the senator’s efforts to ensure NPS maintains a healthy, genetically-diverse herd. Hoeven again stressed to Director Frost, as well as Acting TRNP Superintendent Nancy Finley, the importance of being transparent with the public as future management plans for the wild hors… Continue Reading
08.09.24
Hoeven Statement on New BLM Resource Management Plan for North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released its updated Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota, which would close off leasing to vast areas of potential federal oil and gas acreage and a majority of federal coal acreage in the state. Further, due to split-estate ownership issue in North Dakota, where federal minerals are often co-located with state or privately-owned minerals under non-federal surface acrea… Continue Reading
