News Releases
Hoeven Presses Energy Secretary to Support Programs to Develop Carbon Capture Technology, Drive Down Costs
WASHINGTON - During a hearing of the Senate Energy Committee last week, Senator John Hoeven urged Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz to support programs that help develop commercially viable technologies that reduce CO2 emissions. Hoeven highlighted innovative projects moving forward in North Dakota, such as the Allam cycle and using CO2 in enhanced oil recovery, but stressed how high costs can prevent energy companies from deploying such technology on a larger scale. The senator urged Moniz to pursu… Continue Reading
03.07.16
Hoeven, Burr, Ayotte and Tillis Introduce Veterans Choice Improvement Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators John Hoeven (R-ND), Richard Burr (R-NC), Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), and Thom Tillis (R-NC) today introduced the Veterans Choice Improvement Act of 2016. This legislation makes the Veterans Choice Program, which was created in 2014 to allow veterans to get needed health care outside of the VA system, a permanent program with advance funding. This includes avoiding scheduling issues by allowing the VA to enter into provider agreements directly with local providers to fa… Continue Reading
03.07.16
Hoeven Pushes for TSA Improvements
WASHINGTON - As head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations Committee, Senator John Hoeven this week chaired an appropriations hearing on the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) budget and steps the agency is taking to improve safety and remedy checkpoint security issues uncovered last June in an inspector general's report. TSA Administrator Peter Neffenger, a retired admiral and vice commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard who was confirmed to the post following th… Continue Reading
03.07.16
Hoeven Works to Secure Additional Corps Funding for Permanent Flood Protection in Minot
WASHINGTON - At an appropriations hearing on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' 2017 budget, Senator John Hoeven worked to secure additional funding to advance permanent flood protection for the Minot region. Hoeven secured $200,000 in Fiscal 2016 funds to begin a flood protection study this year and is working to secure an additional $500,000 in Fiscal Year 2017 to advance the study. Hoeven thanked Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Jo-Ellen Darcy and Army Corps Chief of Engineers L… Continue Reading
03.07.16
Hoeven Working to Ensure Farm Bill Programs Address Challenges of Low Commodity Prices
WASHINGTON - During a hearing of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee last week, Senate John Hoeven drove home the importance of ensuring that farm bill programs are implemented in a way that actually works for farmers and ranchers, especially during times of low commodity prices. Hoeven was joined at the hearing by agriculture industry leaders, including representatives from the American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, who he called on to he… Continue Reading
03.06.16
Hoeven Honors Deploying Army Reserve Members, Families at Send-Off Ceremony
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today joined the community in honoring members of the Bismarck-based U.S. Army Reserve Unit 945th Engineer Platoon (Asphalt), who will deploy soon for a mission overseas. Hoeven spoke at a send-off ceremony and thanked the soldiers and their families for their service to the country. "We are grateful to these soldiers for their service to our nation," Hoeven said. "We honor this brave unit and their loved ones, who are making tremendous sacrifices on our b… Continue Reading
03.06.16
Hoeven Statement on the Passing of First Lady Nancy Reagan
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement on the passing of First Lady Nancy Reagan: "President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy were a team, and together, they left an indelible mark on American history. Mrs. Reagan's charm, loyalty and keen reading of others made her an indispensable friend, partner and advisor to the president, both personally and politically. Through triumph and trials, including her cancer, an assassination attempt and President Reagan's Alzhe… Continue Reading
03.04.16
Hoeven Meets with North Dakota School Nutrition Professionals to Push Child Nutrition Reauthorization
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the Senate Agriculture Committee, met with the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction and school food service directors to plan strategies to pass the Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016. The legislation includes an agreement the senator worked for that will help to ease regulatory mandates on whole grains and sodium to alleviate unintended challenges facing school meal programs. The Senate Agriculture Committee appro… Continue Reading
03.04.16
Hoeven Announces More Than $14 Million in Fish & Wildlife Service Grants to Support Outdoor Recreation
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has awarded two grants totaling $14.3 million to support hunting and fishing in North Dakota. The funds are made available through USFWS' Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program, which helps states maintain and restore fish and wildlife resources, educate hunters and support sport shooting ranges. "Hunting, fishing and other outdoor recreati… Continue Reading
03.04.16
Hoeven Introduces Amendments to Strengthen Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven spoke on the Senate floor to press colleagues to support two amendments he has introduced to the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act. The Hoeven legislation will strengthen the overall bill by providing law enforcement with additional resources to address security vulnerabilities at the northern border that could be exploited by drug traffickers. "The numbers drive home the problem," Hoeven said. "In 2014, 61 percent of all overdose deaths in the United Sta… Continue Reading
03.03.16
Hoeven, Manchin Make Case for Their Coal Ash Recycling Legislation Before Environment and Public Works Committee
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) this week made the case before the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee for their bipartisan legislation that will create a states-first approach to regulating coal ash. The measure provides both certainty for the safe and efficient recycling of coal ash and, for the first time, an enforceable state permit program for the disposal of coal ash. This legislation, builds on the senators' past efforts to find a … Continue Reading
03.01.16
Hoeven Announces $435,000 Grant to NDSU for Cancer Research
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has awarded a $435,000 grant to North Dakota State University's (NDSU) Chemistry and Biochemistry Department to support research into the fundamental nature and causes of cancer. Today's award is the first portion of an expected three-year project and is made available through NIH's Academic Research Enhance… Continue Reading
03.01.16
Hoeven: Ag Committee Advances Plan to Address GMO Labeling
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the Senate Agriculture Committee, today announced that the committee has advanced new legislation to address GMO labeling. The measure will avert a costly patchwork of different state labeling requirements for genetically modified food products, while providing consumers with more information about the food they buy at the grocery store. The key, Hoeven said, is to find a way to provide accurate information to the public in a format that works and … Continue Reading
03.01.16
Hoeven: NSF Awards Nearly $1 Million to Support Small Business Innovation, Agriculture Research in North Dakota
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded two grants totaling $951,110 to Renuvix, a Fargo-based biotech company co-founded by Dr. Chisholm, a Senior Research Scientist at North Dakota State University (NDSU), and the University of North Dakota (UND). The funds are awarded as follows: Renuvix - $750,000 - To support research and development for cost-effective, environmentally f… Continue Reading
02.29.16
Hoeven Congratulates Minot Airport On Opening of New Terminal
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today congratulated all those who have been working on Minot International Airport's new terminal on the first day of flights from the facility. "The expansion of the Minot Airport is an investment that will not only support the growth North Dakota has already enjoyed, but also the growth that will come in the future," Hoeven said. "I extend my appreciation to all the talented people who have been working to create the new terminal, as well as the larger airport… Continue Reading
02.29.16
Hoeven: Grand Forks Recognized as Great American Defense Community
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Association of Defense Communities has recognized the City of Grand Forks as a Great American Defense Community. Earlier this month, Hoeven wrote a letter to the Association of Defense Communities (ADC) outlining the city's support and enthusiasm for Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB) and the development of Grand Sky technology park, urging them to consider Grand Forks for this special honor. "The Grand Forks community actively seeks way… Continue Reading
02.29.16
Hoeven Gets Pledge to Bring Interior Official to N.D., Continues Work to Prevent Energy Regulation Overreach
WASHINGTON - During a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee last week, Senator John Hoeven got a commitment from Department of the Interior Secretary Sally Jewell to send a key official to North Dakota to meet with coal industry leaders. At Hoeven's urging, Secretary Jewell agreed to: Bring Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Assistant Secretary Janice Schneider to the state to see firsthand the impact of the bureau's proposed Stream Protection Rule. Grandfather in pending… Continue Reading
02.29.16
Hoeven Announces Nearly $2 Million in Grants for Housing Services Across North Dakota
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded grants totaling $1,923,067 to support a wide variety of housing services across North Dakota. The funds are made available through HUD's Continuum of Care program, which supports the efforts of non-profit organizations as well as state and local government to address homelessness for individuals and families, especia… Continue Reading
02.26.16
Hoeven Welcomes Interns to His Washington, Fargo Offices
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that he has welcomed Taylor McMillin to his Washington, D.C. office and Megan Gilbertson to his Fargo office. The interns work with the senator and his staff on a variety of legislative, communications and administrative projects. "Internships provide young people with the opportunity to gain professional experience while also getting an inside look at our legislative process," Hoeven said. "My staff and I are happy to welcome Taylor and Megan to… Continue Reading
02.26.16
Hoeven: HHS Awards $125K to North Dakota Department of Human Services to Promote Child Health and Well-Being
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Administration for Children and Families/Office of Head Start has awarded $125,000 to the North Dakota Department of Human Services. The funds will be used to support the North Dakota Head Start State Collaboration Office (HSCO), which works to facilitate partnerships between Head Start agencies and other state entities that provide ser… Continue Reading
