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Hoeven to Host Agriculture Secretary Perdue in North Dakota on Saturday, April 27
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today announced that he will be hosting Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue in the Red River Valley on Saturday, April 27. Hoeven, who served on the farm bill conference committee, is bringing the secretary to North Dakota so he can receive input from local farmers and ranchers on the implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill as well as to outline the need fo… Continue Reading
04.12.19
Hoeven Announces More than $15.6 Million in Funding to Support Affordable Housing in North Dakota
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded more than $15.6 million in funding to support affordable, quality housing in North Dakota. Details of the funding are as follows: Community Development Block (CDBG) Grants - The funds will help provide quality housing and expand economic opportunities for l… Continue Reading
04.12.19
FSA Implements Hoeven's Capital for Farmers and Ranchers Act to Increase Limits for Ownership and Operating Loans
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today announced that the Farm Service Agency (FSA) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has increased the limits for its ownership and operating loans, consistent with the Capital for Farmers and Ranchers Act, which Hoeven secured as part of the 2018 Farm Bill. Further, Hoeven will continue to work through his role as Agriculture Appropriations c… Continue Reading
04.12.19
Hoeven Convenes Agriculture Appropriations Committee Hearing with USDA Secretary Perdue
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, today convened a hearing with Sonny Perdue, Secretary for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), where he again pressed for the quick resolution of the administration's trade negotiations as well as additional commodity purchases to aid farmers and ranchers. Access to Foreign Markets & Commodity Purchases "Our farmers and ranchers need access to foreign markets, so getting the USMCA thr… Continue Reading
04.11.19
Hoeven Statement on Confirmation of David Bernhardt as Interior Secretary
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, today issued the following statement after David Bernhardt was confirmed by the full Senate as the U.S. Secretary of the Interior. "David Bernhardt has a strong background and the right experience to serve as Secretary of the Interior Department," Hoeven said. "Now that he has been confirmed, we look forward to working with him to advance the responsible, multiple uses of our public lands. Th… Continue Reading
04.11.19
Hoeven Secures Senate Confirmation for Drew Wrigley to Serve as U.S. Attorney for North Dakota
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed former Lt. Governor Drew Wrigley to again serve as U.S. Attorney for North Dakota. "We've worked very hard on it, and I'm pleased that we've been able to get confirmation for Drew Wrigley as U.S. Attorney," said Hoeven. "He served in this role before. He did an outstanding job, and I know he will do a great job again for our state in that capacity." Wrigley served as Lt. Governor of North Dakota f… Continue Reading
04.11.19
Hoeven and Shaheen Introduce Legislation to Improve FAA Hiring of Air Traffic Controllers
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) today introduced the Air Traffic Controller (ATC) Hiring Reform Act of 2019, legislation to help improve the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) hiring process for air traffic controllers. The bill would ensure the agency is able to prioritize the hiring of veterans and graduates of FAA Certified Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) schools, candidates who have a statistically lower attrition rate during qualification train… Continue Reading
04.11.19
Hoeven, Boozman Introduce Legislation to Improve Access to Education Benefits for National Guard and Reserve
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and John Boozman (R-Ark.), members of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, this week introduced the Montgomery GI Bill Parity Act, legislation that would enable members of the Guard and Reserve to concurrently use GI Bill benefts and Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA) programs to fund their education. "Our legislation is all about supporting our Guard and Reserve members and ensuring they receive the benefits that they have earned," said Senator… Continue Reading
04.10.19
Hoeven: FEMA Approves Ward County's Plan to Protect Rice Lake Homes, Infrastructure from Flooding & Erosion
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Ward County's plan to protect homes and community infrastructure at Rice Lake from the threat of flooding and erosion. Last week, Hoeven secured a commitment from FEMA Acting Administrator Peter Gaynor to provide a timely response to Ward County and pressed for a positive outcome. Hoeven also wrote to the FEMA Region 8 office last month in order to help secure its approval for … Continue Reading
04.10.19
Hoeven: Ag Secretary Perdue Approves Bipartisan Request to Issue Livestock Disaster Payments
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Agriculture Committee, today announced that U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue has approved his request, made with a bipartisan group of senators led by Senator John Thune (R-S.D.), for USDA to provide immediate Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) assistance to agriculture producers. Severe weather events this year in the Plains, Rocky Mountains, Mississippi V… Continue Reading
04.09.19
Hoeven Announces More Than $20.2 Million to Help North Dakota Tribes Develop and Operate Affordable Housing
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and a member of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee on Appropriations, today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded more than $20.2 million to four tribes in North Dakota. The funds are awarded through HUD's Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program and will help the tribes develop and operate low-income housing. Details are as foll… Continue Reading
04.09.19
Hoeven Invites Secretary Carson to North Dakota to Review Innovative Efforts to Combat Homelessness
WASHINGTON - At a recent hearing of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Committee, Senator John Hoeven invited Ben Carson, Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), to visit North Dakota and review two innovative efforts in the state to combat homelessness: The LaGrave on First project in Grand Forks. The Tribal HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program at the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation. "We have some trul… Continue Reading
04.08.19
Hoeven Statement on Designation of Iran Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement regarding the Administration's plan to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. "Iran has long been a force of destabilization, violence and terrorism in the region, and this designation will ensure that we hold Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps accountable for its role in promoting and supporting terrorism, not only in the Middle East but around the globe," said Hoeven. "… Continue Reading
04.08.19
Hoeven Meets with National Guard Bureau Chief to Outline Legislation to Improve Guard Benefits, Need for New Facility in Fargo for 119th Wing Operations
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, recently met with National Guard Bureau Chief General Joseph L. Lengyel and secured his commitment to support legislation to expand health care and education eligibility and benefits for National Guardsmen and Reservists. The senator also outlined the need for a new operations facility for the 119th Wing in Fargo to support the unit's mission. The senator has been specifically working to: Extend eligibi… Continue Reading
04.05.19
Hoeven Meets with Corps Northwestern Division Commander to Ensure Corps Prevents Missouri River Flooding in ND
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week met with the Brigadier General D. Peter Helmlinger, the Northwestern Division Commander for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to discuss the Corps' flood management plan for the Missouri River and to press the Corps to carefully monitor snowmelt and take actions to prevent flooding in North Dakota. General Helmlinger oversees the Corps' Omaha District, along with four other districts. "I met with Brigadier General Helmlinger, who leads the Northwest Di… Continue Reading
04.05.19
Hoeven Secures Commitment from Secretary Perry to Visit North Dakota & See Work of UND's EERC, Red Trail Energy & Project Tundra
WASHINGTON, D.C. - At a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven secured a commitment from Energy Secretary Rick Perry to come to North Dakota and learn firsthand about the work of the University of North Dakota's (UND) Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC) and its partners to develop carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technologies for both traditional and renewable energy resources, including: Project Tundra, a post-comb… Continue Reading
04.04.19
Hoeven: SkyWest to Restore Early Morning Flights from Devils Lake, Jamestown to Denver
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that SkyWest Airlines, flying for United Airlines, will restore the longstanding early morning flight schedule from Devils Lake and Jamestown to Denver starting June 1. The flight will depart Devils Lake at 5:00 a.m. and Jamestown at 6:30 a.m. on its way to Denver. Hoeven worked with SkyWest and United Airlines to restore the previous flight schedule, which allows for a much greater availability of connecting flights for travelers from the two com… Continue Reading
04.04.19
Hoeven Advancing Ward County's Efforts to Prevent Flooding and Erosion at Rice Lake
WASHINGTON, D.C. - At a hearing of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven secured a commitment from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Acting Administrator Peter Gaynor to provide a timely response to Ward County as it works to prevent flood and erosion risks at Rice Lake. The county is in the process of acquiring and demolishing a home using Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) grant funding from FEMA, with plans to elevate the property to prevent … Continue Reading
04.03.19
Hoeven: Lance Yohe Nomination for IJC Approved by Committee, Moves to Full Senate for Consideration
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the nomination of Lance Yohe to serve on the International Joint Commission (IJC) - U.S. Section. His nomination now moves to the full Senate for consideration. "Water rights are central to our quality of life and economy, especially in western states like North Dakota," said Hoeven. "Lance Yohe is uniquely qualified to serve on the IJC and will help ensure our state and n… Continue Reading
04.03.19
Hoeven Statement on Joint Session of Congress with NATO Secretary General
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg addressed a joint session of Congress: "We appreciate the NATO Secretary General's remarks to Congress today about the role NATO, under American leadership, has played in helping to promote peace and stability for its member states. Building on this historic success, NATO can continue to de… Continue Reading
