News Releases
Hoeven Makes the Case to Senate ENR Committee for Chris Wright’s Confirmation as Energy Secretary
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today introduced Chris Wright, President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as Secretary of Energy, at a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee. As part of his remarks, Hoeven: Made the case to his fellow committee members for Wright’s confirmation, highlighting his three decades of experience in the energy industry, as well as his long-time work to bring new innovations to market. Hoeven highlighted Wright’s role in creating the hy… Continue Reading
01.14.25
Hoeven Helps Introduce Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven helped introduce the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, legislation sponsored by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) to allow individuals with concealed carry privileges in their home state to exercise those rights in any other state that allows concealed carry. Importantly, the bill protects state sovereignty by not establishing a national standard for concealed carry, instead treating concealed-carry permits similarly to state-issued drivers’ licenses, allo… Continue Reading
01.12.25
Hoeven Thanks Members of 817th Engineer Company for Service At Southern Border, Outlines Unit’s Record of Excellence
JAMESTOWN, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today honored the service of the North Dakota National Guard’s (NDNG) 817th Engineer Company, following a one-year deployment supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations at the southern border. Hoeven stressed the important work of the Guard members in keeping the nation secure, thanking them and their families for the sacrifices they make in defense of the country, whether at home or abroad. The senator also recognized the members of the … Continue Reading
01.10.25
Hoeven: Agristo to Establish $500 Million Potato Plant in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after Agristo announced that it would expand its operations in North Dakota by establishing a $500 million potato processing plant in Grand Forks, contingent upon finalizing the incentive plan for the project and transportation rates with BNSF. The planned facility will be constructed on a nearly 350-acre site, support 250 employees and provide a local market for up to 15,000 acres of planted potatoes, with the site all… Continue Reading
01.09.25
Hoeven & Cramer Introduce Senate Resolution Honoring NDSU Bison’s 10th FCS National Championship
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today introduced a resolution, cosponsored by Senator Kevin Cramer, congratulating the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Bison football team on winning its 10th NCAA Division I FCS national championship title. The senators complemented the resolution with remarks delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate recognizing the Bison’s long record of excellence, the team’s strong season and the accomplishments of the players, coaches, staff and community. Hoeven and C… Continue Reading
01.08.25
Hoeven: FAA Awards Nearly $4 Million to Hector International Airport
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded nearly $4 million to Hector International Airport in Fargo in support of its Terminal Expansion Project. The funds are made available under the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program, one of the multiple federal programs that Hoeven has worked to support as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee in order to help maintain, update and expand North Dakota’s airports. Today’s awar… Continue Reading
01.06.25
Hoeven Congratulates Bison on Winning NCAA Division I FCS Football Championship
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement congratulating the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Bison football team on winning the NCAA Division I FCS national championship with a victory over the Montana State Bobcats. “Congratulations to the entire NDSU football program for claiming their 10th FCS National Championship title tonight. We also congratulate the Bobcats on a great season,” said Hoeven. “The Bison’s victory comes after an incredible season and is… Continue Reading
01.06.25
Hoeven: DOT Awards More than $26 Million for I-94 Repairs, ND 1804 Rail-Highway Safety Project
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded two grants totaling more than $26 million for transportation repair and safety projects in North Dakota. As a member of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Committee in the 118th Congress, Hoeven worked to fund and advance the projects. The funding is made available under the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability & Equity (RAISE) grant program and includes: $… Continue Reading
01.03.25
Hoeven: Corps Awards Almost $20 Million Contract Supporting Construction of FM Flood Protection Southern Embankment
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a new contract of nearly $20 million to continue construction of comprehensive flood protection in the Fargo-Moorhead region. The funding is made available under the $437 million Army Corps’ award that Hoeven secured in 2022. Specifically, the Corps is awarding $18,689,731 for construction of the Southern Embankment Reach (SE-3) and associated work in support of the project to HSG Park Joint Venture 2,… Continue Reading
12.21.24
Hoeven: Space Force Awards Additional $10 Million to Test and Develop Satellite-To-Ground Secure Communications Network
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Space Force has awarded a nearly $10 million contract modification to General Dynamics toward the company’s efforts to advance the Space Networking Center and satellite mission at the Grand Forks Air Force Base. Specifically, these funds will be used to test and develop a data traffic network serving the low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite mission. The project’s goal is to enable interoperability between the new space-based communication… Continue Reading
12.21.24
Hoeven Secures Disaster Assistance for North Dakota Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after Congress passed $33.5 billion in disaster assistance for the nation’s farmers and ranchers. Hoeven worked to include the agriculture assistance as part of negotiations to fund the government. The bill also provides a one-year extension of the Farm Bill. “Our farmers and ranchers have faced severe challenges this year from both market conditions as well as wildfires and other natural disasters. This assistance for our producer… Continue Reading
12.20.24
Hoeven: North Dakota is Leading the Way in Clean Coal Technologies, Will Work With Trump Administration to Make America Energy Dominant
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, this week outlined North Dakota’s leadership in developing and deploying clean coal technologies for the nation. The Senator spoke on the Senate floor following President-elect Donald Trump’s remarks on the importance of clean coal, one of the nation’s most reliable, affordable and abundant energy resources, and its role in making the United States energy dominant. Hoeven outlined his work over the … Continue Reading
12.20.24
Senate Passes Hoeven-Sponsored Bill to Allow Equal-Value Land & Mineral Exchanges Between North Dakota & Tribes
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed the North Dakota Trust Lands Completion Act, bicameral legislation he introduced with Senator Kevin Cramer and then-Congressman Kelly Armstrong to enable greater development of state-owned lands and minerals. Specifically, the bill would authorize the State of North Dakota to relinquish state-owned lands and minerals contained within the Tribal Reservations to the U.S. Department of the Interior and, in … Continue Reading
12.20.24
Hoeven: Senate Passes Legislation to Help Make Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library a Reality
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Senate has approved legislation he introduced to support the establishment of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Hoeven’s bipartisan, bicameral bill, which is cosponsored by Senators Kevin Cramer, Richard Blumenthal, Martin Heinrich and Mitt Romney in the U.S. Senate and was sponsored by then-Congressman Kelly Armstrong in the U.S. House of Representatives, would: Authorize the Department of the Interior to provide grant… Continue Reading
12.19.24
Senate Passes Hoeven-Sponsored Bill to Address Law Enforcement Needs in Indian Country
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed 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 states greater tools to combat vio… Continue Reading
12.19.24
Hoeven: Senate Passes Water Resources Bill, Benefitting Water Management, Flood Control & Recreation in ND
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after the Senate passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. The legislation includes measures Hoeven worked to advance to benefit water management, flood control and recreation in North Dakota. Specifically, the bill: Empowers the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to better assist public entities with the design and construction of small flo… Continue Reading
12.18.24
Hoeven Secures Nuclear Modernization, Counter-UAS & National Guard Priorities in FY2025 NDAA
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement after Congress passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The annual legislation includes important priorities that Hoeven worked to advance for servicemembers and missions in North Dakota, supporting the state’s growing role in the nation’s defense. These include: More than $5.6 billion in authorizations to advance nuclear modernizat… Continue Reading
12.18.24
Hoeven: $33.5 Billion in Ag Disaster Assistance Included in CR
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, today announced that $33.5 billion in agriculture disaster assistance has been included in the continuing resolution. Hoeven worked to secure the agriculture assistance to help address producer losses resulting from natural disasters and challenging markets. The package includes $10 billion to help farmers mitigate economic losses in 2024, $21 billion to assist farmers and ranchers experiencing l… Continue Reading
12.17.24
Hoeven, Pfluger Introduce CRA Resolution to Block Natural Gas Tax, Reduce Energy Costs & Boost U.S. Energy Production
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Congressman August Pfluger (R-Texas) today introduced a bicameral Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to block implementation of the Biden administration’s Natural Gas Tax, which was passed as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, Democrats’ reckless tax-and-spend legislation in 2022. “American households and businesses depend every day on access to affordable and reliable energy,” said Senator Hoeven, a member of the Senate Ener… Continue Reading
12.14.24
Hoeven Urges Members of North Dakota Farmers Union to Help Advance Ag Disaster Assistance Package
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today addressed the North Dakota Farmers Union state convention, where he outlined his efforts as a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee to provide relief and certainty to the state’s farmers and ranchers. To this end, Hoeven has been working with his Senate colleagues and the incoming Trump administration, including in a recent meeting with Agriculture Secretary nominee Brooke… Continue Reading