News Releases
Hoeven, Heitkamp Congratulate North Dakota Students Selected for U.S. Senate Youth Program
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp today announced that the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) has selected Alyx Schmitz of Oakes and Ashlen Wright of West Fargo to serve as delegates to the program's 55th annual Washington Week. The program, which features 104 student delegates from across the country, will be held March 4 - 11. "Both in the classroom and in their communities, North Dakota's students demonstrate excellence and a hard work ethic," the senators sai… Continue Reading
01.14.17
Hoeven Updates VFW on Efforts to Expand Veteran Access to Health Care, Extended Care Services Closer to Home
WEST FARGO, N.D. - At the North Dakota Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Mid-Winter Conference today, Senator John Hoeven thanked the VFW members for their service to the nation and updated them on his efforts to improve veterans' access to health care services. "As we move into a new session of Congress and a new administration, we have a real opportunity to improve veteran health care," Hoeven said. "We made significant progress on our bipartisan legislation to open up more health care and exten… Continue Reading
01.13.17
Hoeven Announces More than $3.8 Million to Support Housing in Turtle Mountain
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $3,883,122 to the Turtle Mountain Housing Authority. The funds are made available through HUD's Indian Housing Block Grant program. "Today's grant to the Turtle Mountain Housing Authority will help ensure that those living in the Turtle Mountain community have access to safe, affordable housing," Hoeven said. -###-… Continue Reading
01.12.17
Hoeven Stresses North Dakota Priorities, Comprehensive Flood Protection Projects with OMB Nominee Rep. Mulvaney
WASHINGTON -- Senator John Hoeven this week met with Congressman Mick Mulvaney (R-S.C.), nominee to head the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and highlighted important priorities for North Dakota. OMB approval is required for Army Corps of Engineers' projects, like permanent flood protection for Fargo-Moorhead and Minot, which are vital to protect lives and property. "OMB plays an important role in projects that make a real difference in North Dakota, like comprehensive flood protection i… Continue Reading
01.12.17
Hoeven Statement on the Senate Passing Legislation to Enable Repeal and Replacement of Obamacare
WASHINGTON -- Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Senate passed a bill enabling Congress to repeal and replace Obamacare: "The American people have made clear that they want Congress to repeal and replace Obamacare. In fact, in a recent Gallup poll, eight out of 10 Americans said they want to see it either significantly changed or replaced altogether. Under Obamacare, they have seen their premiums and deductibles rise, and their ability to see the doctor of their … Continue Reading
01.11.17
Hoeven Statement on Meeting with Retired General John Kelly, Nominee to Head Department of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON -- Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after a meeting and DHS Committee hearing with retired Marine Corps General John Kelly, President-Elect Donald Trump's nominee to head DHS: "As the former commander of the United States Southern Command and commanding general of the Multi-National Force West in Iraq, General Kelly would bring the right background and experience to DHS. In the course of our conversation, I stressed the need to secure our borders, which means … Continue Reading
01.09.17
Hoeven Announces FEMA Grant Opportunities for North Dakota Firefighters and Emergency Responders
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations and Homeland Security Committees, today encouraged eligible North Dakota firefighting and emergency response organizations to apply for grant funding through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program. The SAFER grant program, which totals $345 million in Fiscal Year 2016, helps local fire departments with… Continue Reading
01.09.17
Hoeven Working to Secure More BIA Law Enforcement Officers to Address Pipeline Protests
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) last week met with Interior Department nominee Congressman Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) and the new Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Bruce Loudermilk. In separate meetings, the senator urged them to provide state and local law enforcement authorities with additional BIA officers to address protesters who remain on Army Corps of Engineers land near the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) site. The senator briefed both Zinke and Loudermilk on the challeng… Continue Reading
01.06.17
Hoeven Announces More Than $920,000 to Address Emergency Housing Situation in Nelson County
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $922,100 to the Nelson County Housing Authority (NCHA). The funds, part of HUD's Capital Fund Emergency Grant program, will be used to remediate mold and repair housing properties. "This grant will help the Nelson County Housing Authority's efforts to remediate and prevent mold, as well as provide necessary repairs to resi… Continue Reading
01.06.17
Hoeven Cosponsors Bipartisan Resolution Condemning U.N. Interference in Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today cosponsored a bipartisan resolution introduced by Senators Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) objecting to the passage of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2334, a move that risks harm to Israel and complicates future negotiations in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. "Israel is our closest natural ally in the Middle East. Unfortunately, the Obama administration allowed this anti-Israel resolution to pass at the United Nations Secur… Continue Reading
01.04.17
Hoeven Meets with Energy Secretary Nominee Rick Perry
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today met with former Texas Governor Rick Perry, who has been nominated to serve as Secretary of the U.S Department of Energy (DOE). Hoeven highlighted North Dakota's energy leadership and the importance of reducing the regulatory burden on the nation's job creators and empowering energy development. The senator also invited Perry to North Dakota to see firsthand the state's efforts to develop both traditional and renewable energy, and work being done at the Univ… Continue Reading
01.04.17
Hoeven: Air Force Secretary's Visit to Minot Highlights Importance of Nuclear Mission
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today said that U.S. Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James's visit to Minot Air Force Base underscores the importance of the nation's nuclear triad and the good work of the men and women at Minot Air Force Base. Hoeven met recently with Secretary James and discussed provisions in the recently passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that support Minot's missions, including $18 million to start replacing the Huey helicopters used to secure the missile fie… Continue Reading
01.03.17
Hoeven Sworn in for Second Term as U.S. Senator for North Dakota
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today was sworn into office by Vice President Joseph Biden for his second term in the United States Senate. Hoeven took the oath of office before his wife Mikey, son Jack and daughter-in-law Kelly. In addition, the Senate Republican Conference today reported that the senator has been named to five key Senate committees: Appropriations; Energy and Natural Resources; Agriculture; Homeland Security and Indian Affairs. "It has been a tremendous honor to serve on be… Continue Reading
12.30.16
Hoeven Announces Nearly $200,000 in Awards for Rural North Dakota Communities to Attract Investment, Create Jobs
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded two grants totaling $198,000 to the Lake Agassiz Regional Council, North Central Planning Council and the Souris Basin Planning Council. The investment awards will support the councils' work to develop and implement a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy to attract private capital investments and create job in the regions they se… Continue Reading
12.28.16
FAA Notifies Hoeven that Authorization for Beyond-Line-of-Sight Operability is Approved
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved a certificate of authorization (COA) for the Northern Plains UAS Test Site to oversee unmanned aircraft operations that go beyond the line of sight of the operator. The senator worked to secure approval of this request from the FAA. The North Dakota test site is the first in the nation to have such beyond-line-of-sight operability. This means the test site will be able to support the dev… Continue Reading
12.22.16
Hoeven Announces More than $1.9 Million in HUD Funding for North Dakota
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a total of $1,903,991 to organizations in North Dakota. The funds, part of HUD's Continuum of Care Program, support organizations and service programs working to end homelessness by serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness. "All North Dakotans deserve access to safe, healthy housing, and today's funds wil… Continue Reading
12.22.16
Hoeven Brings USAF Chief of Staff to N.D. to See One-of-a-Kind Capabilities of Grand Forks Air Force Base, Grand Sky Tech Park
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today led a roundtable with U.S. Air Force (USAF) Chief of Staff General David Goldfein and officials from Grand Sky, the Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB) and the North Dakota University System (NDUS). Hoeven invited Goldfein to the state so he could see firsthand the unique capabilities offered by the base and Grand Sky Technology and Business Park, which are available nowhere else in the nation. "We're leading the way in UAS, creating a one-of-a-kind … Continue Reading
12.19.16
Hoeven-Manchin States-First Coal Ash Recycling Legislation Passes as Part of New Water Bill
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today held a roundtable to outline coal ash recycling legislation he and Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) worked to pass as part of the new water development bill that Congress passed earlier this month. The legislation passed with bipartisan support and the backing of coal producing states because it enforces standards through state-led permit programs, rather than through costly and time-consuming lawsuits. "Our legislation will make it easier for coal ash to … Continue Reading
12.19.16
Hoeven: Administration's Stream Buffer Rule Doesn't Work for North Dakota
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy Committee, today released the following statement in response to the Administration's final Stream Buffer Rule, which fails to account for differences in mining practices across the United States. "The Administration's Stream Buffer Rule clearly won't work in North Dakota," said Hoeven. "Instead of working with states to allow flexibility based on the different mining practices used across the country, the Administration has contin… Continue Reading
12.19.16
Hoeven Statement on Meeting Today with Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Chairman David Archambault
BISMARCK, N.D. -- Senator John Hoeven today issued this statement following a meeting with Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Chairman David Archambault: "Today, Chairman Archambault and I met to discuss the Dakota Access Pipeline project and the ongoing protests in the area of construction. These protests have been very difficult for North Dakotans who live and work in the region, particularly for farmers and ranchers. They have also disrupted the lives of people who live and work in surrounding commu… Continue Reading
