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Hoeven Working to Expand Market Access With U.S. Trade Representative as Part of USMCA’s Six-Year Review
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven joined Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) in urging expanded market access and certainty for American producers to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer ahead of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Agreement’s six-year joint review. “The United States is currently the world’s largest agricultural exporter, with total agricultural exports valued at $176 billion in 2024. Since… Continue Reading
04.15.26
Hoeven, Duckworth Secure Senate Commerce Committee Approval for Mental Health in Aviation Act
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven and Tammy Duckworth today announced unanimous approval by the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee for the Mental Health in Aviation Act. This bipartisan legislation, which modernizes the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) approach to mental health and medical certification, will now move to the full Senate for consideration. “Our pilots, air traffic controllers and aviation professionals need to maintain their mental health in order to d… Continue Reading
04.09.26
Hoeven: North Dakota has Increasing Momentum in Counter-UAS
EMERADO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today marked the formal beginning of the Point Defense Battle Lab at a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Grand Forks Air Force Base. As a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, Hoeven worked with Air Force leadership to advance Grand Forks’ selection for the battle lab, which will test and validate advanced technologies to defend installations from small, unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) threats. Specifically: Hoeven made the case to Air Combat… Continue Reading
04.08.26
Senator Hoeven Statement on Two-Week Ceasefire With Iran
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire: “We appreciate that President Trump and his negotiating team have secured this temporary ceasefire with the Iranian regime. This is an important step toward ending the conflict, but we need to remain vigilant. Our objectives are to eliminate Iran’s nuclear weapons program and its ability to threaten our interests and attack our allies. We must maintain pressure on Ir… Continue Reading
04.07.26
Hoeven: Grand Farm to Manage Nationwide USDA AgTech Network, Placing North Dakota Precision Ag Ecosystem Front & Center
WHEATLAND, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today announced that Grand Farm will serve as the National Program Manager for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Proving Grounds Network for AgTech (NPG-Ag). In addition, Grand Farm will be the first proving ground in the network, focused on weed control. NPG-Ag builds upon the Grand Farm-North Dakota State University (NDSU)-ARS cooperative agreement that Hoeven previously worked to establish and fund. As chairman of the Senate Agric… Continue Reading
04.01.26
Hoeven Outlines Role of Value-Added Ag in Supporting Stronger Farm Economy
VALLEY CITY, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today marked the grand opening of the Columbia Grain Pulse Processing Plant in Valley City. The 11,000 sq. ft. facility has the capacity to process 40,000 tons of pulse crops per year, including dry edible beans, peas and lentils. Hoeven stressed that value-added investments like this new facility reinforce the state’s role as a leader in pulse production. North Dakota is the nation’s top producer of dry edible beans, with the state’s farmers having grown … Continue Reading
03.31.26
Hoeven: HUD Renews Continuum of Care Funding for YWCA in Fargo & Abused Adult Resource Center in Bismarck
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven announced the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Continuum of Care (CoC) program has awarded two North Dakota organizations over $450,000. The awards come as a result of legislation that Hoeven worked to pass as a member of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Committee, with grants being renewed for: YWCA Cass Clay - Transitional Housing - $225,284 YWCA Cass Clay - Supportive Housing Progra… Continue Reading
03.30.26
Hoeven Secures Commitment from FMCSA Administrator to Promptly Review State CDL Program, Provide Certainty for ND Producers
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven secured a commitment from Derek Barrs, Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), to promptly complete its audit of North Dakota’s commercial driver’s license (CDL) program. In a recent meeting with Barrs, Hoeven stressed the need to provide certainty for North Dakota industries, including farmers, who are facing an early spring planting this year, and the need to provide assurances that sufficient CDL operators are available to mov… Continue Reading
03.27.26
Hoeven Statement After White House Great American Agriculture Celebration
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement after joining President Donald Trump, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and farmers and ranchers from across the nation for the Great American Agriculture Celebration at the White House. “We appreciate President Trump and Secretary Rollins for recognizing the vital contributions of our farmers and ranchers, as well… Continue Reading
03.27.26
Hoeven: Administration to Pay TSA, Senate Provides Funding for DHS in Multi-Step Process
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after President Trump announced the administration will pay the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) by reprogramming funding from the One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3). While Senate Democrats continue to block funding for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Senate Republicans are funding the remainder of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in a multi-step process, including: … Continue Reading
03.26.26
Hoeven, Moran, Colleagues Reaffirm Support for Joint Task Force to Hold Oct. 7 Attack Perpetrators Accountable
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven joined Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) in requesting that United States Attorney General Pam Bondi and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel convene a briefing on the Joint Task Force October 7 (JTF) to update Congress on efforts to investigate and prosecute terrorist networks such as Hamas. Considering the recent string of violent incidents and terror attacks with antisemitic motivations, the senators reaffirmed their support for the task force … Continue Reading
03.25.26
Hoeven: E15 Waiver a Good Step, Efforts Continue to Allow Year-Round Nationwide Sales of E15
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today issued the following statement after the Trump administration issued a temporary waiver allowing the nationwide sale of E15 and increasing the availability of E10 ahead of the summer driving months. “This waiver is a good step to provide relief to American consumers and a boost to the nation’s agriculture producers. By leveraging the affo… Continue Reading
03.24.26
Hoeven: FAA Awards Over $2 Million to Dickinson Airport
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $2,425,000 from the Airport Improvement Grant (AIG) program to expand an existing aircraft rescue and firefighting building by 2,692 square feet to enhance safety at Dickinson Municipal Airport Authority. This grant will fund the final phase of construction. “It’s vital that airports like Dickinson have the funding they need… Continue Reading
03.23.26
Hoeven Statement on Confirmation of Markwayne Mullin as DHS Secretary
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed Senator Markwayne Mullin to serve as Secretary of Homeland Security: “The Department of Homeland Security has a vital mission in ensuring that the U.S. homeland is safe and secure. I’ve gotten to know Senator Mullin during our time together in the Senate, and I believe he will do a good job leading DHS in this mission. At the same time, we continue working to get the agency fully funded so they have … Continue Reading
03.23.26
Hoeven: NSF Awards $45 Million to North Dakota AgTech Engine at NDSU
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today announced the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $45 million over three years to the North Dakota AgTech Engine housed at North Dakota State University (NDSU). The engine is a partnership of NDSU, the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo (FMWF) Chamber of Commerce, the Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation and the North Dakota Tribal College System focused on advancing: Agricultural technology innovation. Agricultural workforce development… Continue Reading
03.17.26
Hoeven Secures $108 Million Award Supporting ENDAWS, Worked with Interior Department & OMB to Advance Funding
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Committee, today announced he has secured a $108 million award to support the Eastern North Dakota Alternate Water Supply (ENDAWS) project from the One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3). This includes $100 million for construction of ENDAWS and $8 million for repairs at the McClusky Canal and Snake Creek Pumping Plant, which will be utilized for the project. The OB3 included $1 billion in funding for Bureau of Rec… Continue Reading
03.17.26
Hoeven, King Call on ITC to Initiate a Section 332 Investigation into Unfair Trade Practices by Canada Impacting U.S. Potato Producers
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Angus King (I-Maine) led a bipartisan effort calling on the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to investigate unfair trade practices by Canada impacting U.S. potato producers through a Section 332 investigation. The senators outline how Canadian federal and provincial policies impose competitive disadvantages on U.S. producers and raise concerns regarding recent antidumping duties imposed by the Province of British Columbia on U.S. fresh pota… Continue Reading
03.13.26
Hoeven, Crapo, Wyden, Colleagues Call on Trump Admin to Prioritize Opening Japanese Market Access to U.S. Potatoes
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven joined Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) in sending a bicameral letter to President Trump asking to prioritize market access for U.S. fresh potatoes during Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s upcoming visit to the United States. Ending Japan’s restrictions on U.S. fresh potatoes would result in an estimated $150 million a year in new American exports, benefitting farming communities in North Dakota and across the country. “U.S. potato g… Continue Reading
03.13.26
Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Secure Additional Farm Assistance, Improve Domestic Demand & Foreign Market Access
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week introduced North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue at a hearing of the Senate Agriculture Committee, where the senator outlined priorities he is advancing to support farmers and ranchers through this difficult stretch and expand market opportunities for U.S. agricultural products. To this end, Hoeven discussed with Perdue and the other hearing witnesses his efforts to: Secure additional farm assistance, building upon the $12 billion Farmer B… Continue Reading
03.12.26
Hoeven Statement on Passage of 21st Century Road to Housing Act
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Committee, today joined his Senate colleagues in voting to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, bipartisan legislation to help increase access to affordable housing and support greater homeownership. Among other priorities, the legislation: Prohibits institutional investors from purchasing single family homes, with exceptions for 55 plus rental communities, programs to h… Continue Reading