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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
03.12.26
Hoeven Calls for Department of Homeland Security to be Funded
WASHINGTON - During remarks delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate this week, Senator John Hoeven stressed the need to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including agencies like the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), to protect against threats from Iranian-backed groups and other adversaries. The senator called on Senate Democrats to vote to fund DHS, highlighting how Senate Republicans have offered: To pas… Continue Reading
03.11.26
Hoeven Outlines Importance of U.S. Energy Dominance in Countering Iran’s Influence
WASHINGTON - During remarks delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate today, Senator John Hoeven discussed the importance of U.S. energy dominance in the face of the Iranian regime’s efforts to destabilize global energy markets. Hoeven outlined: The importance of his Crack the Code 2.0 initiative to continue growing U.S. energy leadership. Specifically, the initiative would partner the oil and coal industry to double both: Oil recovery in formations like the Bakken, unlocking billions of a… Continue Reading
03.11.26
Hoeven Reintroduces Legislation to Increase Funding Authorizations for Water Supply Projects in North Dakota
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week reintroduced his 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
02.28.26
Hoeven Statement on U.S. Strikes in Iran
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on Iran: “Iran is the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism and has been relentless in seeking nuclear capabilities. Despite the administration’s efforts to reach a diplomatic solution, the Iranian regime has refused to negotiate in good faith while murdering their own people. These strikes, in coordination with our ally Israel, will keep the regime from rebuilding its … Continue Reading
02.27.26
Hoeven: FAA Radar Data Feed Cements North Dakota as the Most Advanced UAS Ecosystem in the Nation
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today announced the activation of the Vantis Federal Radar Data Enclave, a secure integration of unfiltered radar data from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with the Vantis system at the Northern Plains Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Test Site. The test site is the first non-federal entity in the nation to have access to the FAA’s unfiltered radar data feed. The enclave establishes North Dakota as the national model for managing UAS traffic in … Continue Reading
02.24.26
Hoeven Statement on President Trump’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address: “President Trump’s address celebrated the 250th anniversary of our great nation and highlighted people and policies that make our country better and stronger. The President showed the real impact of the tax relief we passed last year in enabling Americans to keep more of their hard-earned dollars and our continued work to make life more affordable for families across the na… Continue Reading
02.24.26
Hoeven Announces Kathryn Burgum as Guest for President Trump’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that his guest for this year’s State of the Union address is former North Dakota First Lady Kathryn Burgum, who was recently named co-chair of President Trump’s Great American Recovery Initiative. As the Senior Advisor for Addiction Recovery, Burgum will work with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to help coordinate a national response to the addiction crisis, helping to save lives and improve communities. “As the First Lady of North Dak… Continue Reading
02.21.26
Hoeven Welcomes Home NDNG’s 142nd Engineer Battalion, Highlights Border Mission
VALLEY CITY, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today welcomed home 50 members of the North Dakota National Guard’s (NDNG) 142nd Engineer Battalion following their yearlong deployment to the nation’s southern border in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The unit returns to North Dakota after providing critical assistance to CBP operations aimed at stemming illegal immigration, drug smuggling and human trafficking. The unit’s deployment followed the deployments of the 957th Engineer Com… Continue Reading
02.20.26
Hoeven: $150 Million in Assistance Available for Sugar Producers
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of $150 million of assistance for sugar producers. Hoeven worked with the Trump administration to make this assistance available, similar to the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program that began in December. USDA will work with su… Continue Reading
02.20.26
Hoeven: Trump Administration Repeals MATS Rule, Supporting Access to Baseload Power
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule repealing the Biden-era Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) regulations, which imposed costly and overly-stringent regulations on coal-fired electric power plants. Hoeven, along with then-Congressman Kelly Armstrong, previously led bicameral legislation to block the EPA from implementing its new MATS rule. The senator also joined President Trump l… Continue Reading
02.20.26
Hoeven: “Crack the Code 2.0” Phase One to Receive $157 Million in Federal, State & Private Funding
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today announced that funding for phase one of his Crack the Code 2.0 initiative will total $157 million: $76 million in private investment and $45.1 million in state funding are already in place, and $36 million in federal funding is on track to come through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), subject to a 30-day Congressional review period and final review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Hoeven has been working with U.S. Department of… Continue Reading