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Hoeven Announces Over $20 Million For Airport Construction In Williston And Dickinson
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 has awarded more than $20 million for airport construction in Williston and Dickinson. Details of the funds are as follows: New Williston Airport - $10,758,110 - The funds will be used to construct the new airport in Williston. The federal government has now awarded $99.8 million of its $112 million share of… Continue Reading
09.06.18
Hoeven Working to Advance Water Management Projects, Helped Secure McClusky Canal Water Contract for Central North Dakota
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week met with the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District, where he outlined his efforts to support the organization's ongoing water management efforts. Through his role on the Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Committee, Hoeven is working to ensure the Bureau of Reclamation is a good partner for local water districts and helps advance water projects in the state, such as irrigation, flood control and water supply and treatment systems. To … Continue Reading
09.06.18
Hoeven: Indian Youth Deserve a Hopeful Future
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-ND), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, issued the following statement after the Government and Accountability Office (GAO) issued its report today titled: NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH: Involvement in Justice Systems and Information on Grants to Help Address Juvenile Delinquency. This landmark report highlights the extent to which Native American youth come in contact with federal, state, and tribal justice systems and what resources are available to… Continue Reading
09.05.18
Hoeven Statement on First Farm Bill Conference Committee Meeting
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today released the following statement after taking part in the first meeting of the Senate-House farm bill conference committee. "Our producers need the certainty that comes with the passage of a five-year farm bill," Hoeven said. "The work we do in this conference committee will impact our entire nation. Good farm policy benefits every American, every day, and that's why we need to work in a timely fashion to pass a strong farm bill into law. I look forward t… Continue Reading
09.04.18
Hoeven Announces More Than $770,000 To Support Access To Affordable Housing For Individuals With Disabilities
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded five grants totaling more than $770,000 to provide affordable housing and supportive services for individuals with disabilities. The funds are awarded through HUD's Mainstream Voucher program and details are as follows: Grand Forks Housing Authority - $267,265 Fargo Housing … Continue Reading
08.31.18
Hoeven Announces Nearly $2 Million For North Dakota To Prepare For Public Health Emergencies
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded $1,973,373 to the North Dakota Department of Health for response to public health crises. "Today's funding will help ensure that the North Dakota Department of Health is prepared to deal with future public health emergencies," Hoeven said. -###-… Continue Reading
08.30.18
Hoeven: FCC Awards More Than $7.2 Million for Expanded Broadband Services in North Dakota
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has awarded more than $7.2 million to two telecommunication service providers in North Dakota under the Connect America Fund (CAF) to expand access to broadband in areas not already served. This includes more than $6 million for Midcontinent Communications and nearly $1.2 million for the BEK Communications Cooperative. "Broadband services are a cent… Continue Reading
08.29.18
Hoeven Announces $375,000 In Funding To Prevent Substance Abuse In North Dakota
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) has awarded three grants totaling $375,000 to community anti-drug coalitions in Grand Forks, Fargo and Wahpeton. The funds are awarded through ONDCP's Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program. Details are as follows: Grand Forks Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition - $125,000 Impact Foundation in Fargo - $125,000 Youth Empowered for Su… Continue Reading
08.29.18
Hoeven Organizes Meetings for Potato Growers with U.S. Trade Officials to Address Canadian Imports
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and the farm bill conference committee, this week met with the Northern Plains Potato Growers to review ongoing issues with imported produce from Canada, as well as efforts to provide assistance to farmers and ranchers while the administration works to resolve trade negotiations as soon as possible. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently rolle… Continue Reading
08.29.18
Hoeven: Senate Confirms James Hubbard as USDA Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed James Hubbard to serve as the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The senator recently met with Hubbard, where he outlined the importance of ensuring that the U.S. Forest Service works with farmers and ranchers in managing na… Continue Reading
08.28.18
Hoeven Speaks On Senate Floor To Commemorate The Life Of Senator John Mccain
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate to commemorate the life and service of Senator John McCain. "John is an American icon whose legacy is known not only across our nation, but around the world. His belief in American exceptionalism was unwavering and propelled him to a lifetime of service to our nation. "Few have demonstrated John's level of commitment and service to our country. Both through his bravery serving in the United States Navy and his long t… Continue Reading
08.28.18
Hoeven Announces Nearly $3.5 Million for UND’s EERC to Test Geological Storage of CO2
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded nearly $3.5 million to the Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC) at the University of North Dakota (UND). The funds will allow EERC to establish a field laboratory in the South Central Cut Bank oil field in Montana to test the geological storage of carbon dioxide (C… Continue Reading
08.27.18
Hoeven: Lance Yohe Nominated for International Joint Commission
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement after the administration announced the nomination of Lance Yohe, Executive Director of the Red River Basin Commission, to serve on the International Joint Commission (IJC) - U.S. Section. The commission is responsible for preventing and resolving disputes over cross-border water rights between the U.S. and Canada. Hoeven wrote to the White House las… Continue Reading
08.27.18
Hoeven Statement on Minnesota DNR & Army Corps Draft Environmental Reviews for Updated Comprehensive Flood-Protection Plan in Red River Valley
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Committee, today released the following statement after the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued draft environmental reviews for the comprehensive flood-protection plan for the Red River Valley, taking into account the new alignment for the southern embankment and the higher water flows through the Fargo-Moorhead metro area. Both the DNR and … Continue Reading
08.27.18
Hoeven: USDA Provides First Half of Trade Assistance
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and the farm bill conference committee, released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) rolled out the first half of its trade assistance to aid producers while the Administration works to negotiate better trade deals for the nation. This follows an announcement from the administration that the U.S. and Mexico have reached… Continue Reading
08.27.18
Hoeven Statement on Progress of NAFTA Renegotiations with Mexico
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and the farm bill conference committee, today released the following statement after the administration announced that it has reached a preliminary agreement with Mexico on central aspects of a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiation. "What we've said all along is that we need better trade deals that ensure our farmers, ranchers, manufa… Continue Reading
08.27.18
Hoeven Announces $4.3 Million Cancer Research Grant for UND
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $4.3 million to the University of North Dakota (UND). The funds will be used to conduct cancer research. "UND's medical research capabilities help improve existing medical treatments and find new cures," Hoeven said. "Today's funding will help researchers at the university take previous findings and apply them to cancer treatm… Continue Reading
08.25.18
Hoeven Statement on the Passing of Senator McCain
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the passing of Senator John McCain: "Mikey and I extend our heartfelt condolences to Cindy and the entire McCain family, and they remain in our prayers. John was a colleague, and he was also my friend. Few have demonstrated his level of commitment to this country, through his bravery in the armed forces and his long tenure in Congress. We join with his loved ones and the nation in mourning his passing and hono… Continue Reading
08.24.18
Hoeven Announces More Than $2.9 Million For Airport Improvements
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 over $2.9 million to airports in North Dakota. Details are as follows: Hector International Airport in Fargo - $2.3 million - The funds will be used to rehabilitate the airport's access road and to reimburse the airport for projects that expanded the cargo apron and extended the hangar tax… Continue Reading
08.24.18
Hoeven Announces More Than $10.6 Million To Secure Border, Help North Dakota Prepare For Emergencies
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Homeland Security Appropriations Committees, today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded over $9.3 million to the State of North Dakota, North Dakota counties and the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate tribe. Hoeven previously announced nearly $7.2 million of this funding in May. Today's announcement includes the total amount of funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018. FY2018 DHS Funding Allocated … Continue Reading
