News Releases
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
02.20.26
Hoeven Secured Legislation to Renew Homelessness Service Grants for YWCA, Providers Across North Dakota
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today held a roundtable with YWCA Cass Clay CEO Erin Prochnow and members of the YWCA Board of Directors discussing efforts to renew grants for homelessness service providers in North Dakota under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) program. North Dakota received $3.3 million in CoC funding last year, which was leveraged by service providers across the state to make more than 1,600 beds available to those facing hom… Continue Reading
02.20.26
Hoeven Working to Expand, Diversify & Strengthen North Dakota National Guard Operations
FARGO, N.D. - At the North Dakota National Guard (NDNG) Roughrider Conference today, Senator John Hoeven discussed efforts to ensure the state’s Guard members have the training, equipment and facilities needed to succeed in their missions. As a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, Hoeven has worked to: Strengthen NDNG operations, including: By bringing the Technology Readiness Experimentation (T-REX) event to Camp Grafton. This event, a partnership between the Departme… Continue Reading
02.18.26
Hoeven: Terminal Development Project Needed to Support Growth in Bismarck-Mandan Region
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today held a meeting with Bismarck Airport officials and local leaders to discuss the Bismarck Airport’s more than $132 million Terminal Development Project. As a member of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Committee, Hoeven is working to fulfill the project’s $50 million federal funding share, enabling the airport to renovate its 20-year-old terminal to meet increasing air service demand. The Terminal Project will: Ad… Continue Reading
02.17.26
Hoeven: Defense Appropriations Builds on Minot Air Force Base’s $1 Billion Per Year Economic Impact
MINOT, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today provided an update on nuclear modernization efforts at Minot Air Force Base with Major General Colin Connor, Director of Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Modernization, and Task Force 21. Hoeven outlined how the nuclear upgrades will build upon the nearly $1 billion in annual economic benefits the base currently brings to the Minot region. As a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, Hoeven secured the following priorities in the Fi… Continue Reading
02.16.26
Hoeven Secures More Than $100 Million for Grand Forks High-Tech Aerospace Ecosystem in FY 2026 Funding Bill
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, today announced he has secured more than $100 million for the Grand Forks high-tech aerospace ecosystem in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 funding, including: A $50 million plus-up supporting the Space Development Agency (SDA) low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite mission in Grand Forks. This additional funding will focus on connecting LEO satellites operated from Grand Forks Air Force Base to ground rece… Continue Reading
02.13.26
Hoeven, Barrasso Introduce the Pay Less at the Pump Act
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven joined Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Representative Mike Carey (R-Ohio) in introducing bicameral legislation to lower energy prices for American families by repealing the $12 billion “Superfund Tax” on American energy production. The Pay Less at the Pump Act will repeal the “Superfund Tax” on crude oil and imported petroleum products that was reinstated in the Democrats’ 2022 reckless tax and spend bill. This tax leads to higher prices for families and busi… Continue Reading
02.12.26
Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Advance Crack the Code 2.0
WASHINGTON - While delivering remarks on the floor of the U.S. Senate this week, Senator John Hoeven outlined efforts in North Dakota to advance Crack the Code 2.0, an initiative he is spearheading to partner the state’s coal and oil industries and strengthen U.S. energy security. Hoeven continues working with Energy Secretary Chris Wright, along with state and industry leaders, to move the $171 million initiative forward, with the senator: Working to secure a total of $50 million in federal … Continue Reading
02.12.26
Hoeven: New National Guard Partnership with War Department Highlights State’s Role in Counter-UAS
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, announced that the Department of War will hold a Technology Readiness Experimentation (T-REX) event in North Dakota from August 15-31 at Camp Grafton. The T-REX event follows Hoeven’s efforts to convince the Department of War to leverage North Dakota’s technology ecosystem to rapidly test and evaluate counter unmanned aircraft systems (cUAS) technology. “We made the case to top Pentagon leaders that North… Continue Reading
01.30.26
Hoeven Secures North Dakota Defense, Housing & Transportation Priorities
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed five additional annual appropriations bills for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. The Senate has now approved 11 of the 12 appropriations bills, and reduced spending below last year, spending less than under a continuing resolution. At the same time, the legislation increases support for the military and key North Dakota priorities. The legislation, which now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration, … Continue Reading
01.29.26
Hoeven, Barrasso Introduce the No Climate Treaties Act
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven joined Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and 22 senators in introducing the No Climate Treaties Act. The bill, which was introduced on the same week the United States officially withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement, would mandate U.S. Senate approval for the United States to join or rejoin any international climate agreement. Any such climate agreement, including the Paris Agreement, must be treated as a treaty requiring a two-thirds vote in the Se… Continue Reading
01.23.26
Hoeven Statement on 2026 March for Life
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement in recognition of the 2026 March for Life and thanking all those who participated in the annual pro-life event. “We appreciate the North Dakotans and those from across the nation who are participating in this year’s March for Life. Your efforts truly make a difference as we support the sanctity of life. Thank you for your continued support for the unborn,” said Hoeven. “We remain committed to protecting the unborn and the healt… Continue Reading
01.20.26
Hoeven Working to Save North Dakota Taxpayers Well Over $300 Million
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Committee, today held a press conference and roundtable to discuss the impact of the funding provisions that he secured in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations legislation, which benefit water supply projects and flood protection in the Red River Valley and will save North Dakota taxpayers more than $300 million in upfront costs and ongoing operating costs. Specifically, Hoeven worked to adv… Continue Reading