News Releases
Hoeven Urges Administration to Press for Access to Chinese Market for U.S. Fresh Potato Exports
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) recently joined a bipartisan, bicameral group in urging the administration to prioritize market access for U.S. potato growers as it continues trade negotiations with China. In 2016, the U.S. potato industry had a production value of $3.7 billion, 20 percent of which was due to sales in international markets. Access to the Chinese market for fresh potatoes would support significant economic growth for producers, and accordingly, this priority has been in… Continue Reading
02.15.19
Hoeven: Congress Approves FY19 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, Provides Strong Support for Farmers, Ranchers and Rural America
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, today outlined important priorities he worked to include in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which was approved by Congress today. "With the challenges facing rural America, we worked hard to provide strong support for our farmers and ranchers through this agriculture funding legislation," said Hoeven. "As … Continue Reading
02.14.19
Hoeven Statement on DHS Funding Agreement
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven released the following after the Senate passed an agreement to fund border security and the remaining 25 percent of government through September 30, 2019: "We secured nearly $1.4 billion in funding for 55 miles of border barrier, which will enable the construction of double the amount of new border barriers over Fiscal Year 2018 funding levels, and provide almost three times as much funding as a continuing resolution. We wanted more funding for border barriers i… Continue Reading
02.14.19
Hoeven: Senate Confirms William Barr as U.S. Attorney General
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after joining a bipartisan majority of senators in confirming William Barr as Attorney General (AG) of the United States. Hoeven met with Barr earlier this month to review his record and ensure that, under his leadership, the Department of Justice will uphold the rule of law and respect states' rights. "William Barr's qualifications for this role are readily apparent, with more than two decades in public service, including hi… Continue Reading
02.13.19
Hoeven Introduces Peter Welte at Senate Judiciary Hearing
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today introduced Peter Welte, the nominee to serve as the U.S. District Court Judge for North Dakota, at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing and called for swift confirmation of the nomination. "Peter is an excellent choice to serve as North Dakota's U.S. District Court Judge. He has a broad range of legal experience both in the public and private sectors, including 13 years of service as the State's Attorney of Grand Forks County," said Hoeven. "Peter has show… Continue Reading
02.12.19
Hoeven: President Renews Nomination of Drew Wrigley to be U.S. Attorney for North Dakota
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today released the following statement after the president renewed his nomination of former Lt. Governor Drew Wrigley to again serve as the U.S. Attorney for North Dakota. "We welcome the President's re-nomination of Drew now that the new Congress has convened," said Hoeven. "Through his many years of public service, both as U.S. Attorney and Lt. Governor, Drew has demonstrated his commitment to the people of North Dakota. He brings a depth of experience that wi… Continue Reading
02.12.19
Hoeven: Bipartisan Lands Package Will Help Advance Title Transfer for Oakes Test Area, Improve & Expand North Country Scenic Trail
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today helped pass bipartisan legislation to improve federal and state public lands management, transfer lands to state and local control to support economic development and increase access to outdoor recreation, including hunting and fishing. Hoeven serves as a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, which crafted and approved the legislation last Congress, and worked to ensure the bill advances the following priorities for North Dakota… Continue Reading
02.08.19
Hoeven: President Invites NDSU Bison Football Team to the White House
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the President Donald J. Trump has invited the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Bison football team to be honored at the White House. Following the Bison's seventh FCS national title in eight years, Hoeven and the President discussed honoring the team at the White House and the President has extended an invitation. Hoeven has also spoken with NDSU President Dean Bresciani and is working with NDSU, the President, and the White House to co… Continue Reading
02.08.19
Hoeven Statement After Meeting with Attorney General Nominee William Barr
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after meeting with William Barr, who has been nominated to serve as Attorney General of the United States. "Bill Barr has a strong record of public service and will bring a wealth of experience to the Department of Justice. He has shown a deep commitment to upholding the rule of law throughout his time in public service, and again affirmed a commitment to states' rights during our meeting. Given his strong record and his previous … Continue Reading
02.08.19
Hoeven, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize Section 48A Clean Coal Tax Credit
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) today introduced the Carbon Capture Modernization Act, legislation to modernize the Section 48A tax credit for clean coal facilities to better support the use of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technology. The Section 48A tax credit was first established in 2005, and CO2 capture projects were made eligible in 2008. However, the eligibility standards for the credit are not technically or economically feasible for CCS retro… Continue Reading
02.07.19
Hoeven Arranges Meeting Between F-M Region Leaders & OMB, Presses for Inclusion of Flood Protection Project in President’s FY2020 Budget
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today joined local leaders from the Fargo-Moorhead region, including Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney, Cass County Commissioner Mary Scherling and Moorhead Mayor Johnathan Judd, in urging officials from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to include the Red River Valley's flood protection project in the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 budget request. The senator arranged the meeting as part of his efforts to secure additional federal funding to implement Plan B, a… Continue Reading
02.06.19
Hoeven Statement After Meeting with Border Security Professionals
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven released the following statement after being briefed by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) career professionals on priorities for securing the border. Today's briefing was scheduled at Hoeven's suggestion after he urged the conferees to use the expertise of the career border patrol professionals to determine what is needed to secure the border. "By listening to the career border patrol agents, we can find a solution to fund border security. This briefing enab… Continue Reading
02.06.19
Hoeven, Cramer Introduce Legislation to Transfer Title for Oakes Irrigation Site to Dickey-Sargent Irrigation District
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer this week introduced legislation to transfer the title for the Oakes Test Area, an irrigation research site, from the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) to the Dickey-Sargent Irrigation District. The Oakes Test Area was established at the recommendation of the International Joint Commission, but has never operated at full capacity and no longer receives federal funding through the BOR. The local irrigation district continues to make use of the facility… Continue Reading
02.05.19
Hoeven Statement after President Trump Delivers 2019 State of the Union
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump delivered the 2019 State of the Union address: "The President outlined a positive, common sense agenda for our nation tonight. He highlighted the strength of our economy as a result of our work to provide tax relief and regulatory reform. At the same time, the president outlined the importance of working together to build a strong future for our country and improve the quality of life for all… Continue Reading
02.05.19
Hoeven: Senate Approves Legislation to Enhance U.S. Security Efforts with Allies in the Middle East
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Senate approved the Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East (SASME) Act of 2019. The legislation includes a measure Hoeven cosponsored in the last Congress to enhance security assistance to, and cooperation with, Israel. The bill also extends U.S. security cooperation arrangements with Jordan and authorizes sanctions for entities supporting the Assad regime in Syria. "This legislation enhances our national se… Continue Reading
02.04.19
Hoeven Working to Expand TRICARE Eligibility to National Guard & Reservists, Regardless of Civilian Occupation
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that he is an original cosponsor of bipartisan legislation to extend eligibility for the TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) program to all National Guardsmen and Reservists, regardless of their civilian occupation. Under current law, federal employees who serve in the National Guard or Armed Forces Reserve are prohibited from participating in TRS. This prohibition creates a financial incentive for transitioning service members to take their skillset and… Continue Reading
02.01.19
Hoeven Statement on U.S. Withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Force Treaty
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee and the Senate Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Coalition, today released the following statement after the President announced that the U.S. will suspend its obligations under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Force (INF) Treaty and will completely withdraw in 6 months, unless Russia comes back into compliance with the treaty and destroys all of its violating missiles, launchers and other equipment. … Continue Reading
02.01.19
Hoeven to Host Bethlehem Gronneberg at 2019 State of the Union
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that he will host Bethlehem Gronneberg, Founder and CEO of uCodeGirl, as his guest at the President's State of the Union Address on Tuesday, February 5. uCodeGirl is a non-profit organization in Fargo providing tech education and enrichment for young women, empowering them to pursue careers in software development and engineering. Gronneberg delivered a featured presentation on the organization's work at Hoeven's 2017 State of Technology Conferenc… Continue Reading
01.31.19
Hoeven Announces Nearly $65 Million in Trade Promotion Funding for Agriculture Organizations Serving North Dakota Farmers and Ranchers
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) has awarded nearly $65 million to organizations serving North Dakota farmers and ranchers. The funds are awarded through USDA's Agricultural Trade Promotion Program (ATP) to help producers identify and access new markets for their products. Details of today's funding are as follows: Americ… Continue Reading
01.31.19
Hoeven Announces More Than $2.5 Million for Mountain-Plains Consortium at NDSU
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded more than $2.5 million to the Mountain-Plains Consortium (MPC) at North Dakota State University (NDSU). The MPC conducts transportation research and has university members in North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Utah and Colorado. "We need to invest in infrastructure in North Dakota and thro… Continue Reading
