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Hoeven Introduces Turtle Mountain Chairman at SCIA Hearing, Discusses Efforts to Stop Flow of Fentanyl into U.S. and Tribal Communities
WASHINGTON - At a hearing of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) this week, Senator John Hoeven introduced Jamie Azure, Chairman of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, as part of a discussion on efforts to stem the flow of fentanyl and other illegal drugs into the U.S. and tribal communities. As the former chairman of the committee, Hoeven has worked to bolster public safety in Indian Country and give tribal law enforcement the tools and resources they need to bring offenders… Continue Reading
11.08.23
Hoeven Statement on Vote to Block Biden Rule Favoring Chinese EV Chargers
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy Committee, today issued the following statement after voting against the Biden administration’s rule sending U.S. taxpayer dollars to China and other foreign competitors for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Earlier this year, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a rule that waived Buy America domestic content requirements for certain components in federally-funded EV chargers. Hoeven voted for a Congressional Rev… Continue Reading
11.08.23
Hoeven to DHS Secretary: Secure the Border, Enforce the Law and Provide Metrics Proving Illegal Crossings Are Being Stopped
WASHINGTON - At a hearing of the Senate Appropriations Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven pressed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to take real steps to secure the nation’s borders, enforce our immigration laws and provide metrics showing that illegal crossings are being stopped. In September, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) encountered a monthly record of nearly 270,000 individuals attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, bringing the total illega… Continue Reading
11.07.23
Hoeven, Blackburn Introduce Legislation to Allow Fingerprinting of Migrant Minors to Stop Child Recycling
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today introduced legislation, led by Senator Marsha Blackburn, to combat trafficking and child recycling by giving U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) the authority to fingerprint migrants under the age of 14. Additionally, the Preventing the Recycling of Immigrants is Necessary for Trafficking Suspension (PRINTS) Act would require the Department of Homeland Security to publicly report the number of apprehensions in a given month involving child traffickers … Continue Reading
11.03.23
Hoeven: Security Funding Request Should Include Policies Needed to Stop Illegal Crossings at Southern Border
WASHINGTON - During remarks delivered on the Senate floor, Senator John Hoeven discussed the administration’s supplemental funding request to provide aid to Israel and Ukraine. In particular, the senator outlined the need to: Provide military aid to Israel and push back on Iran. Hoeven highlighted various attacks launched against U.S. forces by Iran’s proxies in the Middle East since the October 7 attack against Israel. The senator stressed the need to counter Iran’s aggression and respon… Continue Reading
11.03.23
Hoeven, Bipartisan Group Working to Ensure Farmer & Rancher Feedback on Major Ag Worker Program Reforms
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week joined a bipartisan group of senators, led by Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), in requesting that two federal agencies give farmers and ranchers more time to review and comment on significant reforms to the H-2A temporary agricultural workers program. In letters to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su, the senators urge for a 60-day public comment extension for: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security… Continue Reading
11.02.23
Hoeven Votes to Confirm General Allvin as Air Force Chief of Staff
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement after voting to confirm General David Allvin as Air Force Chief of Staff. “North Dakota plays a central role in our nation’s Air Force operations, being home to not only two nuclear missions in Minot, but also key unmanned missions in Grand Forks and with the Air Guard in Fargo” said Hoeven. “We thank General Allvin for his long-time service to the Air Force, including… Continue Reading
11.02.23
Hoeven, Cornyn Introduce Legislation to Require Biden Administration to Make Catch-and-Release Data Public
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today introduced the Southern Border Transparency Act, legislation led by Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) that would require the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to accurately report how it is handling migrants encountered at the border. This would ensure the American people have a full accounting of the number of migrants being released into the United States by the Biden administration, along with information detailing their country of origin. “The Bid… Continue Reading
11.02.23
Hoeven Helps Secure Nearly $115 Million for Talon Metals to Establish Battery Minerals Facility in Mercer County
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that he has helped secure nearly $115 million from the U.S. Department of Energy for Talon Metals to establish a battery materials processing facility in Mercer County, North Dakota. The award will enable Talon to begin the design, permitting and construction of the facility, which will source and process ore from the company’s Tamarack mine in central Minnesota, as well as other potential sources in North America. As a member of the Senate Energy… Continue Reading
11.01.23
Hoeven, Colleagues Push Back on Biden Administration’s Costly, Unrealistic Energy Efficiency Standardsfor Homes
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today pushed back on the Biden administration’s proposal to place costly and unrealistic energy efficiency standards on new single and multifamily homes that are insured or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Hoeven joined a letter led by Senators John Thune (R-S.D.), Tim Scot (R-S.C.) John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and John Boozman (R-Ark.), in urging the agencies to abandon the proposal… Continue Reading
11.01.23
Hoeven Statement After Senate Approves FY24 Agriculture, Military Construction & Veterans Affairs, Transportation Appropriations Bills
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today helped secure full Senate approval of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Agriculture, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (Milcon-VA), and Transportation Appropriations Bills. “We’ve been working very hard to get back to regular order in the appropriations process. The Senate Appropriations Committee has passed each bill, and now we’re working to debate and pass them on the Senate floor,” said Hoeven. “Today,… Continue Reading
11.01.23
Hoeven Pressing Biden Administration to Secure the Border as the U.S. Works to Aid Israel, Ukraine
WASHINGTON - At a hearing of the Senate Appropriations Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven pressed Biden administration officials to secure the border and enforce the law. The senator made the remarks as part of a hearing to review the administration’s supplemental funding request for aid to Israel and Ukraine. Hoeven affirmed the United States’ commitment to the security of its ally Israel and the need to push back on the aggressions of the Putin regime, while also: Outlining a report f… Continue Reading
11.01.23
Hoeven Pressing Biden Administration to Secure the Border as the U.S. Works to Aid Israel, Ukraine
WASHINGTON - At a hearing of the Senate Appropriations Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven pressed Biden administration officials to secure the border and enforce the law. The senator made the remarks as part of a hearing to review the administration’s supplemental funding request for aid to Israel and Ukraine. Hoeven affirmed the United States’ commitment to the security of its ally Israel and the need to push back on the aggressions of the Putin regime, while also: Outlining a report f… Continue Reading
10.30.23
Hoeven, Heinrich: Senate Passes Resolution Designating November 4 as National Bison Day
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) today announced that the Senate has passed a bipartisan resolution they introduced to designate November 4, 2023, as National Bison Day. “National Bison Day commemorates our national mammal and the significant role that bison have played throughout our nation’s history,” said Hoeven. “Our resolution honors the significant role the bison plays not only across the West, but throughout North America. As a symbol of strength an… Continue Reading
10.27.23
Hoeven: FM Flood Protection Inlet Structure Serves as Hinge for First-in-the-Nation P3 Project
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today, along with Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Michael Connor and local leaders, marked the completion of the inlet structure for the Fargo-Moorhead region’s flood protection project. The inlet is a key element, tying together the local portion of the project with the federal portion, which is able to move forward due to Hoeven’s successful efforts to: Fully fund the $750 million federal cost share. Through his role on the Senate Energy a… Continue Reading
10.26.23
Hoeven, Cassidy Introduce Resolution Opposing Carbon Tax
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy Committee, today introduced a resolution, led by Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), opposing a carbon tax. The resolution outlines the negative impacts of a carbon tax, including discouraging domestic manufacturing and energy production, more jobs and businesses moving overseas, and lower economic growth. “Imposing a carbon tax on U.S. producers would take our nation in the wrong direction - hampering economic growth and raising co… Continue Reading
10.26.23
Hoeven: As We Stand with Israel, We Must Also Protect Americans Against Terrorist Threats Here at Home by Securing the Border
WASHINGTON - During remarks delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate this week, Senator John Hoeven outlined the threat that Hamas and other Iranian-backed terrorist groups pose to Israel as well as to Americans, both abroad and here at home. The senator: Affirmed the United States’ commitment to the security of its ally Israel as it works to both secure the release of hostages held by Hamas and remove Hamas from power. Outlined a report from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that a … Continue Reading
10.25.23
Hoeven Votes to Confirm Michael Whitaker as FAA Administrator
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after voting to confirm Michael Whitaker as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “Michael Whitaker brings a depth of experience to this important position, both in the private sector and in prior roles at the FAA,” said Hoeven. “We look forward to working with him to meet the demand for safe and efficient air service in North Dakota. At the same time, we continue our efforts to leverage and expand our state’s… Continue Reading
10.24.23
Hoeven, Shaheen Urge Air Force Secretary to Make Air Guard Tuition Assistance Program Permanent
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) recently called on the Air Force to establish a permanent federal tuition assistance (FTA) program benefitting Air National Guard members, consistent with the program available to the Army National Guard. In a letter to Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, the senators highlighted the success of the Air Guard FTA pilot program and the role it plays in supporting the recruitment of individuals with the skills needed for today’s … Continue Reading
10.23.23
Hoeven: DOE Awards $465 Million Grant for Energy Transmission Investments in North Dakota, Minnesota
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a nearly $465 million grant for grid infrastructure investments in North Dakota and the surrounding region. The grant is being awarded to the Joint Targeted Interconnection Queue (JTIQ) Transmission Project, a collaboration between Midcontinent Independent Service Operator (MISO) and the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), along with utility, developer, and stat… Continue Reading
