News Releases
Hoeven Welcomes Second Round of Trade Assistance for Agriculture Producers Impacted by Ongoing Trade Negotiations
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched the second round of trade assistance for agriculture producers impacted by ongoing trade negotiations. Hoeven has been urging USDA officials, including Secretary Sonny Perdue and Deputy Secretary Stephen Censky, as well as Office of Management and Budget (OMB) D… Continue Reading
12.17.18
President Signs Hoeven’s Legislation Enabling Homeowners Around Patterson Lake & Jamestown Reservoir to Purchase Lots
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven announced that the President has signed into law S. 440 and S. 2074, legislation that Hoeven authored to enable homeowners around Patterson Lake and the Jamestown Reservoir to purchase their lots. Congress passed Hoeven's amended legislation last month. "Now that our legislation has been signed into law, the land around Patterson Lake and the Jamestown Reservoir will be transferred to the Dickinson Parks and Recreation Department and the Stutsman County Park Boa… Continue Reading
12.15.18
Hoeven: Farm Bill Passage an Important Step in Providing Certainty for Farmers and Ranchers
BISMARCK, N.D. - At the North Dakota Farmers Union state convention today, Senator John Hoeven outlined his efforts to provide certainty for farmers and ranchers. This includes passing a strong farm bill, which the Senate and House approved this week. As a member of the farm bill conference committee and the Senate Agriculture Committee, as well as chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, the senator secured important provisions in the farm bill, including expanded access to … Continue Reading
12.14.18
Hoeven Urges President to Advance Keystone XL Pipeline Project in Bicameral Letter
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven and Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) today led a bicameral letter with of 42 Senators and Representatives urging the President to take immediate action to advance construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline. "The Keystone XL Pipeline is all about upgrading important energy infrastructure to support our economy and create jobs," Hoeven said. "In addition to creating thousands of jobs and generating billions of dollars in capital investment, the project will also redu… Continue Reading
12.14.18
Hoeven Presses for Trade Assistance to Continue Helping Producers Impacted by Trade Negotiations
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, spoke this week with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Mick Mulvaney to outline the importance of providing the second half of trade assistance to help producers impacted by trade negotiations. "I'm encouraged that China is starting to buy soybeans from U.S. producers. At the same time, I called OMB Director Mulvaney and emphasized that i… Continue Reading
12.14.18
Hoeven and Udall Introduce Legislation to Improve Hiring Process for Bureau of Indian Affairs Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-ND), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and Tom Udall (D-NM), Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs introduced legislation this week to help improve the hiring process for Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) law enforcement positions. The legislation would put in place a demonstration program enabling the BIA to conduct background checks for the agency's law enforcement positions. Currently, the BIA runs their background checks … Continue Reading
12.14.18
Hoeven Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Group in Pressing to Modernize Tax Credit to Help Advance the Use of CCS Technology
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week led a bipartisan group of Senators and Congressmen in urging the leaders of the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee to include a provision in upcoming legislation supporting the use of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technology. "Our energy industry is constantly innovating and developing the technologies that will ensure America's energy security while also improving environmental stewardship," said Hoeven. "We need … Continue Reading
12.12.18
Hoeven: Congress Sends Farm Bill to the President
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) today released the following statement after Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill, sending it to the President to be signed into law. The Senate approved the measure yesterday by a vote of 87 to 13 and the House approved the bill today. Hoeven outlined the importance of good farm policy for the nation's farmers and ranchers, as well as important provisions he secured for North Dakota producers, including: Increased Access to Capital: The bill includes a … Continue Reading
12.12.18
Hoeven Announces More Than $290,000 Grant to Expand All Nations Veterans Cemetery in Fort Yates
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded a $291,060 grant to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. The funds will be used to expand the All Nations Veterans Cemetery in Fort Yates, developing approximately eight acres. Last year, the VA provided a $4.9 million grant to build the cemetery. "Native Americans serve in the military at a higher r… Continue Reading
12.11.18
Hoeven Statement on Senate Passage of Farm Bill Conference Committee Report
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) today released the following statement after the Senate passed the conference committee's report to the 2018 Farm Bill by a vote of 87 to 13. The bill now goes to the House for final passage. "We were able to get agreement in the Senate, moved our vote up to today and approved the final farm bill with strong bipartisan support," said Hoeven. "This is good news for our farmers and ranchers who produce the highest quality, lowest cost food in the world bec… Continue Reading
12.11.18
Hoeven Joins EPA and Army Corps in Announcing Regulatory Relief Under Waters of the U.S. Rule
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today joined administration officials, including Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works R.D. James, as well as leaders from the American Farm Bureau Federation, the National Association of Home Builders and the National Association of Manufacturers in announcing new regulatory relief under the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. The proposed changes … Continue Reading
12.10.18
Hoeven Statement on Farm Bill Conference Committee Agreement
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) today released the following statement after signing the 2018 Farm Bill conference report, which strengthens the farm safety net and provides important tools to help see North Dakota farmers and ranchers through hard times. Hoeven is a member of the conference committee, the fourth highest ranking majority member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and the chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee. "Our producers need the certainty that… Continue Reading
12.07.18
Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill Hoeven Cosponsored to Improve Broadband Availability for Precision Agriculture
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of Senate Agriculture Committee, today announced that the Senate has passed bipartisan legislation he cosponsored to improve broadband availability for precision agriculture. "Precision agriculture reduces input cost and improves yields," said Hoeven. "Farmers and ranchers need dependable access to broadband in order to take full advantage of the wide range of these agriculture technology… Continue Reading
12.07.18
Chairman Hoeven Announces Senate Passage of Savanna’s Act
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-ND), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, announced Senate passage of S. 1942, Savanna's Act. The bill will now move to the House of Representatives. S. 1942 is named for Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind from North Dakota, who was tragically murdered in 2017. The bill: Improves tribal access to federal databases that track missing and unidentified persons, specifically American Indians and Alaska Natives. Requires the Department of Justice to co… Continue Reading
12.07.18
Hoeven: USDA Finalizes Regulatory Relief Under School Meal Program
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) finalized a rule providing regulatory relief under the federal Child Nutrition Programs. The rule was initially published last year, after Hoeven secured a commitment from Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to work with him, school nutrition professionals and school dist… Continue Reading
12.06.18
Hoeven Statement on Revised EPA Standards for New Coal-Generating Power Plants
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposal to replace regulations from the previous administration governing emissions from new, modified and reconstructed coal-fired power plants. "This proposal builds upon our record of providing regulatory relief and certainty," said Hoeven. "The previous administration's rule attempted to force standa… Continue Reading
12.06.18
Hoeven: DOT Awards $15 Million to Turtle Mountain for Jack Rabbit Road Reconstruction Project
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Committee, today spoke with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine Chao who told him that DOT has awarded a $15 million BUILD Grant to the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. The funds will be used for the second phase of the Jack Rabbit Road reconstruction project. "BUILD Grants have helped advance important infrastructure projects across North Dakota, i… Continue Reading
12.06.18
Hoeven: RMA Provides Crop Insurance Flexibility for Farmers Facing Delayed Harvest
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) is providing flexibility for farmers who have been unable to complete harvest prior to December 10, the end date for insurance policies covering most spring-planted crops, including corn and soybeans. This action comes after Hoeven spoke with Agriculture Secretary… Continue Reading
12.04.18
Hoeven Announces More Than $19.5 Million in Funding for Water Infrastructure Projects in Five North Dakota Cities
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a total of $9,426,307 million in grants and $10,136,000 in loans to five North Dakota cities. The funds are awarded through Rural Development's Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants program. Details of the funding are as follows: City of New Rockford - $4.526 million grant, $4.734 million loan - The fund… Continue Reading
12.03.18
Hoeven Working to Increase Federal Funding for Comprehensive Flood Protection in the Red River Valley
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today outlined his work to increase funding for comprehensive flood protection in the Red River Valley. This will address the increased costs due to Route B, the changes recommended by the joint task force convened by Governors Doug Burgum and Mark Dayton. The new route and associated delays have added $600 million to the cost of the project, in addition to higher financing costs. A new funding plan has been requested by the Diversion Authority where the State… Continue Reading
