Senator Hoeven will host a meeting between Under Secretary Kan and officials from the Northern Plains UAS Test Site, Grand Sky Technology Park and the University of North Dakota to discuss North Dakota’s role in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Drone Integration Pilot Program. When: 11:30 a.m. CT Where: […]
Senator Hoeven will tour Eventide’s senior living campus in Fargo and hold a roundtable with local veterans, officials from the Fargo VA Medical Center and the North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, Veteran Service Officers and representatives from the LTC industry to outline the VA MISSION Act. The bipartisan legislation streamlines the VA community care […]
Hoeven will hold a discussion with BNSF Executive Chairman Matt Rose at the Drone Focus Conference. Hoeven and Rose will review the benefits of autonomous technology for the rail industry and how BNSF is using these capabilities to improve the safety and efficiency of its operations. When: 4:00 p.m. […]
At an educational forum in Bismarck hosted by the American Conservative Union, Senator Hoeven will outline his efforts to support strong economic growth through tax reform, regulatory relief and infrastructure development. Prior to this, Hoeven will introduce Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, who will deliver the event’s keynote address.
Senator Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, will hold a meeting in Jamestown to discuss his legislation, which was approved by the Senate ENR Committee in May, to transfer Bureau of Reclamation lands around the reservoir to state and local public ownership. This transfer will enable homeowners to purchase […]
Senator Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, will host CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz at a farm bill roundtable at NDSU with agriculture producers and officials. Hoeven was named to the farm bill conference committee last week. When: 1:30 p.m. CT Where: North Dakota State University, […]
Senator Hoeven will convene a roundtable with local leaders from the Fargo-Moorhead region on efforts to advance comprehensive flood protection in the Red River Valley. Hoeven will outline provisions he recently secured to support flood control efforts, including in the Fiscal Year 2019 Energy and Water funding bill, which was passed by the Senate in […]
Senator Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, will meet with young farmers who are part of North Dakota Farmers Union Young Growers. Hoeven will discuss the need for young people in agriculture and his efforts as a member of the farm bill conference committee to […]
Senator Hoeven, a member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, will host Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen in Grand Forks. The senator and Secretary Nielsen will review developments at the Grand Sky Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Technology Park at a roundtable with UAS officials, followed by a media availability. When: 12:45 p.m. CT Where: Grand […]
Senator Hoeven, a member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, will host Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen in Grand Forks. The senator and Secretary Nielsen will review developments at the Grand Sky Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Technology Park at a roundtable with UAS officials, followed by a media availability. When: 1:35 p.m. CT Where: Grand […]
Senator Hoeven, a member of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Committee, will hold a roundtable at Williston City Hall to outline his ongoing work to support construction of the Williston’s new airport as well as his work to help the new airport maintain its international airport designation. Following the roundtable, the senator will […]
Senator Hoeven will meet with entrepreneurs in Watford City to discuss efforts to help them develop their businesses by creating a pro-growth legal, tax and regulatory environment. Emerging Prairie is hosting the event, which is focused on bringing together entrepreneurs from western North Dakota to foster collaboration. When: 12:15 p.m. CT Where: Outlaws Bar and […]
