News Releases
Hoeven: FAA Approves Authorization For Beyond-Line-Of-Sight Operability For Large UAS At Northern Plains Test Site
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved a two-year certificate of authorization (COA) for the Northern Plains UAS Test Site to fly large unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) beyond the visual line of sight of the operator. The COA allows large UAS to fly 30 nautical miles around the Grand Sky technology park without a chase plane and will help to advance development, testing and evaluation of new UAS applications. On Friday, … Continue Reading
08.12.18
Hoeven Outlines Work to Provide Consumers with Greater Financial Choices, Expand Ag Producer Loans, Loan Guarantees
BISMARCK, N.D. - At the annual convention for the Independent Community Banks of North Dakota today, Senator John Hoeven outlined his work to provide consumers with more financial options, as well as his provision in the Senate farm bill that raises the limits for loans and loan guarantees under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). "We're working to support our community banks, because these small financial institutions provide important services in local communities, whether it's a fami… Continue Reading
08.10.18
Hoeven: North Dakota Should Put Forward Bid to Host New ERS & NIFA Locations
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of both the Agriculture Committee and the Farm Bill conference committee, today said North Dakota should put forward a bid to host the new locations for the Economic Research Service (ERS) and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This follows Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue's announcement of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) reorganization plan, which includes… Continue Reading
08.10.18
Hoeven Updates Patterson Lake Homeowners on Plan to Pass Provision Enabling Them to Purchase Lots
DICKINSON, N.D. - In a meeting with Patterson Lake homeowners and area officials today, Senator John Hoeven outlined his provision to enable homeowners to purchase their lots. Hoeven included the Patterson Lake provision in a package of bills to be added to the Senate's Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), which he expects the Senate will pass by Labor Day. "By enabling Patterson Lake homeowners to purchase their land, we can help them secure their properties for future investment," Hoeven s… Continue Reading
08.10.18
Hoeven Reviews Watford City Recovery Process, Outlines Efforts to Improve Tornado Warning System in Western North Dakota
WATFORD CITY, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today toured the Prairie View RV Park and hosted a roundtable with leaders from the Watford City area to review the recovery process following last month's tornado and outline his efforts to improve the severe weather warning system for western North Dakota. In response to the recent disaster, which displaced approximately 200 local residents and led to dozens of injuries and one death, Hoeven pressed the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (N… Continue Reading
08.10.18
Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Support Startups and Grow North Dakota’s Tech Sector at Watford City Entrepreneurial Summit
WATFORD CITY, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today outlined his efforts to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses across North Dakota at the Entrepreneur EcoSummit. Today's workshop is hosted by the North Dakota Department of Commerce, the Small Business Administration's North Dakota District Office, the state's Small Business Development Centers and Fargo-based non-profit Emerging Prairie and seeks to encourage the creation of an entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region that encourages i… Continue Reading
08.10.18
Hoeven: International Airport Designation Will Reduce Costs for New Williston Airport
WILLISTON, N.D. - During a roundtable with local and state officials in Williston today, Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Subcommittee, outlined the commitment he secured from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to designate the new Williston airport as an international airport. CBP had initially suggested that the airport become a user fee airport, rather than transfer the designation. This would have resulted in inc… Continue Reading
08.10.18
Hoeven Presses for Corps’ Snowpack Monitoring System to Help Avoid Future Flooding Along the Missouri River
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today urged the conferees of the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill to retain a provision in the final Fiscal Year 2019 Energy and Water Funding legislation pressing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to implement a soil moisture and snowpack monitoring program to help mitigate the possibility of flooding along the Missouri River. The provision, which was included in the Senate-passed Energy and Water Appropriations bill, clarifies that that the snowpack monitori… Continue Reading
08.09.18
Hoeven: General Atomics Will More Than Triple Presence at Grand Sky
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today joined General Atomics Aeronautical Systems CEO Linden Blue to announce that General Atomics will more than triple its presence at Grand Sky Technology Park. General Atomics and Grand Sky signed an agreement today to lease additional space, including a hanger for flight training and aircraft maintenance, facilities and classrooms. "We've worked hard to put in place the pieces to ensure our state is leading the way in UAS research and development," … Continue Reading
08.09.18
Hoeven Hosts DHS Secretary at Grand Sky, Advocating Use of North Dakota UAS Expertise to Improve National Security
EMERADO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee and the Homeland Security Appropriations Committee, today hosted Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen at the Grand Sky Technology Park to see the facility and for a roundtable with local unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry leaders. Today's visit comes as part of Hoeven's efforts to advocate for the administration to utilize UAS facilities and expertise in the region to improve n… Continue Reading
08.09.18
Hoeven Announces More Than $390,000 To Support Rural Development In North Dakota Communities
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) Rural Development is investing $390,087 in rural development projects in communities throughout North Dakota. Details are as follows: Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa - $108,221 - The funds will be used to provide technical assistance to entrepreneurs and emerging and small agriculture-rel… Continue Reading
08.09.18
Hoeven & Cramer to Host Energy Secretary Perry Next Week for Falkirk & GRE Tours, Roundtable with Local Energy Leaders
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and Energy and Water Appropriations Committee, today announced that he and Congressman Kevin Cramer will host Energy Secretary Rick Perry in North Dakota on Monday, August 13, for tours of the Falkirk mine and Great River Energy's facility, as well as a roundtable with local energy leaders. Hoeven invited Perry to visit the state during his confirmation process last year and has consistently worked wi… Continue Reading
08.08.18
Hoeven Meets with Young Growers, Outlines Efforts to Support Next Generation of Producers
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of both the Agriculture Committee and the farm bill conference committee, today met with North Dakota Farmers Union Young Growers to outline his work to support young and beginning farmers in both the farm bill and the Fiscal Year 2019 funding legislation, which was approved by the Senate last week. "The average age of a farmer is about 58 in the United States, so we need to do all we ca… Continue Reading
08.08.18
Hoeven: Senate WRDA & Water Funding Legislation Will Help Advance Comprehensive Flood Protection in the Red River Valley
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today convened a roundtable with local leaders from the Fargo-Moorhead region on efforts to advance comprehensive flood protection in the Red River Valley. Hoeven outlined provisions he recently secured to support flood control efforts, including in the Fiscal Year 2019 Energy and Water funding bill, which was passed by the Senate in June, and the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018, also referred to as the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), which is… Continue Reading
08.07.18
Hoeven Holds Agriculture Roundtable with CFTC Commissioner and ND Producers
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of both the Agriculture Committee and the farm bill conference committee, today held a roundtable with North Dakota farmers and ranchers to gather input and outline priorities for the farm bill conference committee, as well as the trade assistance program recently announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The senator brought Commodity Futures Trading Commissioner (CFTC) Brian… Continue Reading
08.07.18
Hoeven Statement on Iran Sanctions
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the United States reinstated sanctions on Iran beginning today, August 7. "Iran should not possess a nuclear weapon and we need to do more to deter them. Until Iran is willing to verifiably end its nuclear program, we need to have strong sanctions in place. I opposed lifting sanctions on Iran and I support re-imposing them now to deter Iran from continuing to develop nuclear weapons. Sanctions will help to enhance the s… Continue Reading
08.07.18
Hoeven: Legislation Enabling Homeowners Around the Jamestown Reservoir to Purchase Lots Could Pass Senate by Labor Day
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, today met with Stutsman County officials and area residents to outline progress on his legislation to enable Jamestown Reservoir cabin owners to purchase their lots. Hoeven successfully included the Jamestown provision in a package of bills to be added to the Senate's Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The senator said he's hopeful that the package will be added to the Senate's WRDA bill i… Continue Reading
08.06.18
Hoeven Announces $34.4 Million in Loans for Electricity Infrastructure in North Dakota
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) Rural Development is investing $34.4 million in electricity infrastructure in North Dakota. The funds are awarded through USDA's Electric Infrastructure Loan Program. Details are as follows: Capital Electric Cooperative - $30 million - The funds will be used to build over 95 miles of line … Continue Reading
08.06.18
Hoeven Outlines Benefits of Tax & Regulatory Relief, Efforts to Advance Infrastructure Development
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today outlined his efforts to support strong economic growth through regulatory relief, tax relief and infrastructure development. Hoeven delivered the remarks at an educational forum hosted by the American Conservative Union in Bismarck. Prior to his speech, Hoeven introduced Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, who delivered a keynote address for the event. "A strong and growing economy ensures a higher quality of life for our citizens and greater governm… Continue Reading
08.03.18
Hoeven: Administration Proposes Revised CAFE Standards for 2021-2026
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement after the administration announced a proposed rule to revise the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars and light trucks in model years 2021-2026. Earlier this year, Hoeven joined Congressman Kevin Cramer in urging Heidi King, the Deputy Administrator of the … Continue Reading
