News Releases
Hoeven: Trump Administration Repeals Unworkable Staffing Mandate, Provides Relief for Rural Long-Term Care Providers
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Trump administration repealed a Biden-era rule imposing unworkable minimum staffing mandates on long-term care (LTC) facilities. Hoeven opposed the rule when it was first proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in 2023, having: Pressed the Biden administration to rescind the rule. In a letter sent with a bipartisan group of his Senate colleagues, Hoeven stressed that the one-size-fits-a… Continue Reading
12.04.25
Hoeven Introduces Legislation to Preserve National Coal Council, Codify Mission in Law
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, this week reintroduced the National Coal Council Act to preserve the mission of the National Coal Council (NCC) and help secure the future of U.S. coal production. The NCC is a federal advisory committee that provides advice, recommendations and insights to the Department of Energy (DOE) on issues related to the coal industry: The NCC was originally established in 1984 and is comprised of… Continue Reading
12.02.25
Hoeven: More Than $55 Million Awarded to Grand Forks AFB’s Nathan F. Twining School ProjectPROJECT
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC) has awarded more than $55 million to Grand Forks Air Force Base Public School District No.140 as part of a larger $69 million project to build a new Nathan F. Twining Elementary and Middle School on Grand Forks Air Force Base in order to address capacity and condition concerns. Once completed, the new facility will support 500 p… Continue Reading
11.27.25
Hoeven Statement Observing Thanksgiving Day
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement to wish all North Dakotans a happy Thanksgiving: “Happy Thanksgiving to the people of North Dakota and families across our nation. Today we give thanks for the liberties we enjoy, the opportunities our country provides, and the hardworking spirit that defines our state. May this day bring you together with loved ones and renew a sense of gratitude and peace. From Mikey, me, and our family, we wish you a blessed and happy … Continue Reading
11.26.25
Hoeven: Packet Digital Selected for U.S. Military Procurement Award, Will Receive Up to $50 Million
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today announced that Packet Digital has been selected to receive up to $50 million to expand its domestic battery manufacturing capacity under the Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) Program. As a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, Hoeven worked to: Fund the APFIT initiative and advance the company’s selection under this competitive, merit-based program. APFIT seeks to more quickly meet warfighter … Continue Reading
11.25.25
Hoeven & NPS Reopen TRNP Scenic Loop Following Major Restoration
MEDORA, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven and the National Park Service (NPS) today reopened the Scenic Loop Road in Theodore Roosevelt National Park’s (TRNP) south unit, celebrating the completion of a multi-year reconstruction project. A segment of the roadway, a key route for park visitors, had partially collapsed in 2019 due to unstable soil conditions in the Badlands. Since then, Hoeven: Worked to fund the 6.15-mile reconstruction through the Restore Our Parks Act, legislation he sponsored and… Continue Reading
11.24.25
Hoeven Breaks Ground on Veterans Memorial Center, Outlines Completed VA Master Plan for Expanding Fargo National Cemetery
HARWOOD, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, along with members of the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard (FMHG) and federal, state and local leaders, today broke ground on the Veterans Memorial Center at the Fargo National Cemetery (FNC). Construction on the up to 6,734 sq. ft. facility will begin in earnest during the next construction season, with construction expected to take approximately seven months. A rendering of the planned facility can be found here. In addition, Hoeven announced the U.S. Department… Continue Reading
11.21.25
Hoeven to Speak at Halifax International Security Forum
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, will speak on a panel at the 17th annual Halifax International Security Forum in Nova Scotia, Canada to outline U.S. security priorities. Hoeven is part of a bipartisan Senate delegation attending the national security forum which brings together defense leaders from around the globe. Hoeven will speak on a panel today and is planning to meet with world leaders including both the Canadian and Colombian Def… Continue Reading
11.20.25
Hoeven, Duckworth Introduce Mental Health in Aviation Act
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-ND) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced the Mental Health in Aviation Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) approach to mental health and medical certification. The Mental Health in Aviation Act improves aviation safety by encouraging both pilots and air traffic controllers to seek mental health care, when needed, while reducing the stigma associated with mental health and the potential impact on a pilot’s car… Continue Reading
11.17.25
Hoeven: EPA Issues Proposed WOTUS Rule to Protect Property Rights, Bring Regulation Into Compliance With the Law
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule to restore the traditional definition of “waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS). Once finalized, the rule will: Reverse the expanded, overreaching WOTUS definition, which was advanced by both the Obama and Biden administrations. These rules sought to expand federal regulatory authority beyond the limits established under the Clean Water Act. This would have im… Continue Reading
11.14.25
Hoeven: FY26 Appropriations Provides More Than $50 Million to Help North Dakota Drive Future of Ag Technology & Policy
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today outlined how priorities he worked to include in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Agriculture Appropriations legislation will provide more than $50 million to strengthen North Dakota’s role as a driving force in the development of future agriculture technology and policy. Hoeven made the remarks as part of a roundtable he held at North Dakota State University (NDSU) with agriculture researchers, producers and commodity groups. The senator discussed his efforts as … Continue Reading
11.13.25
Hoeven: Crack the Code 2.0 Supports U.S. Energy Dominance, Helps Secure Future of Coal-Fired Baseload Power
BISMARCK, N.D. - During the Lignite Energy Council’s (LEC) annual meeting today, Senator John Hoeven outlined his efforts to secure the future of North Dakota’s coal industry. Hoeven, who participated in a panel discussion with leaders from the LEC, North Dakota Petroleum Council, the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) and Rainbow Energy, discussed: Advancing his Crack the Code 2.0 initiative which seeks to partner the state’s oil and gas industry, using enhanced oil recovery (… Continue Reading
11.12.25
Hoeven Statement After House Approves Legislation Ending Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after the House of Representatives approved legislation to reopen the government. The Senate approved the bill on Monday and it will now go to the President to be signed into law. As Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, Hoeven helped to negotiate the legislation, which includes three full-year appropriations bills, including the final Fiscal Year 2026 Agricult… Continue Reading
11.11.25
Hoeven Honors Nation’s Veterans, Outlines Priorities Included in Milcon-VA Approps Bill
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (Milcon-VA) Appropriations Committee, today honored the sacrifices of all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces on Veterans Day. Hoeven outlined important priorities included in the Milcon-VA Appropriations bill that was part of an agreement to reopen the government that is advancing through Congress. “Our nation’s veterans have served honorably and made tremendous sacrifices to secure o… Continue Reading
11.10.25
Hoeven: Senate Passes FY2026 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, Part of Legislation to Re-Open Government
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Senate passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 agriculture funding bill. As chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, Hoeven worked to negotiate and secure the legislation’s passage as part of a package to re-open the federal government. This follows Hoeven’s efforts to author the bill and ensure it provides strong support for farmers and ranchers, agriculture research and rural America. “We advanced this year… Continue Reading
11.10.25
Hoeven: Senate Approves Legislation to End Shutdown
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after the Senate approved an agreement to fund the government and pass three full-year appropriations bills, including funding for agriculture and veterans. As Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, Hoeven helped to negotiate the package, including the final Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture Appropriations bill. “We worked with Leader Thune and our colleagues on the… Continue Reading
11.09.25
Hoeven Statement After Senate Advances Agreement to Fund Government
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after the Senate advanced a short-term continuing resolution (CR) to reopen and fund the government through January 30. In addition to opening the government, the agreement includes three of the twelve full-year appropriations bills, including the Agriculture Appropriations bill. As Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, Hoeven helped to negotiate the package, w… Continue Reading
11.08.25
Hoeven on Senate Floor: Open the Government And Get Back to Appropriating
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today spoke on the Senate floor about the impacts of the ongoing government shutdown and the need to reopen the government and pass the appropriations bills. Hoeven voted last night for legislation offered by Senator Ron Johnson to pay federal employees during the government shutdown, however Senate Democrats blocked the bill. “The Senate Democrats have not only shut down the federal government for more than a month, but are now blocking pay for federal employee… Continue Reading
11.07.25
Hoeven Discusses Opportunities for USDA Loan Programs to Advance Energy Security, Meet Rural Health Care, Housing & Livestock Producer Needs
WASHINGTON - At a hearing of the Senate Agriculture Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven discussed with Glen Smith, the nominee to serve as Under Secretary for Rural Development, the opportunity to leverage credit programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to advance a range of priorities in rural America. Smith currently serves as chairman of the Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation (FCSIC) and a member of the Farm Credit Administration (FCA) board of directors. Accordingly, … Continue Reading
11.05.25
Hoeven: EPA, North Dakota Sign Agreement Implementing Coal Ash Recycling Program
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement congratulating Governor Kelly Armstrong and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin on signing an agreement formally implementing the State of North Dakota’s coal ash recycling and disposal program. The program is made possible through bipartisan legislation Hoeven authored and passed in 2016, which was needed after an EPA rule issued in 2014 correctly regulated coal ash as a non-hazardous mate… Continue Reading