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Hoeven Statement on the Passing of Reverend Billy Graham
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement on the passing of Reverend Billy Graham: "Reverend Graham led an admirable and remarkable life, helping to inspire a better vision for our nation and a stronger faith for people around the globe," Hoeven said. "Through working as a civil rights advocate, preaching to hundreds of millions of people and counseling presidents, he left his mark on our nation and the world. We are deeply grateful for his lifelong commitment to fai… Continue Reading
02.20.18
Hoeven: Senate Confirms John Henderson as Head of Air Force Installations
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Military Construction Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Senate has confirmed Colonel John Henderson (Ret.) as Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Energy. Hoeven met with Henderson last month, inviting him to visit North Dakota's air bases in Minot and Grand Forks to review infrastructure needs for the bases, as well as the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) developments in Grand Forks, which … Continue Reading
02.17.18
Hoeven Statement as Members of North Dakota National Guard's 1st Battalion, 188 Air Defense Artillery Regiment Return Home
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee, today issued the following statement as more than 170 members of the North Dakota National Guard's 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Regiment returned to North Dakota from Washington, D.C. The Grand Forks-based unit had been supporting the Operation Noble Eagle mission to protect the airspace around the National Capitol Region. This was the unit's 11… Continue Reading
02.17.18
Hoeven Honors Work of 191st Military Police Company and Families at Send-Off Ceremony in Bismarck
BISMARCK, N.D. - At a send-off ceremony, Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee, today commended members of the North Dakota National Guard's 191st Military Police (MP) Company on their commitment to serve North Dakota and the United States. Twenty-nine soldiers from the Fargo-based unit will be deploying to Afghanistan for a year in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel. "The men and women of our North Dakota Nationa… Continue Reading
02.16.18
Hoeven Marks 150th Anniversary of the Elks Lodge
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week submitted a statement into the Senate record recognizing the 150th anniversary of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, also known as the Elks Lodge. The statement celebrates the order's dedication to the ideals of charity, justice and patriotism as well as the work of its nearly one million members nationwide to build stronger communities. Hoeven's full statement can be found here. "The members of the Elks Lodge fill an important role in co… Continue Reading
02.16.18
Hoeven: Project Tundra Awarded $6 Million from Department of Energy
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that Project Tundra, a technology project to retrofit existing power plants to capture carbon dioxide, has been awarded $6 million by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Hoeven serves as a member of the Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Committee and successfully included the funding for DOE's competitive grant program in the Fiscal Year 2017 appropriations legislation. Following this, the senator secured a commitment from Energy Secretary R… Continue Reading
02.15.18
Hoeven: Immigration Legislation Needs to Address Administration's Four Pillars
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today released the following statement regarding the Senate debate on immigration. "We support the president's four pillars for immigration reform. As part of any legislation to permanently address DACA, we need to address chain migration, end the visa lottery system and ensure that our border is secure to prevent illegal immigration going forward. "I voted against the proposal put forward by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer because the Department of Homeland Se… Continue Reading
02.15.18
Hoeven Announces $700,000 in DOE Funding for Energy & Environmental Research Center at UND to Develop Allam Cycle
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Appropriations Committees, today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a $700,000 grant to the Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC) at the University of North Dakota (UND). The funds will be used to build and operate a direct-fired, supercritical CO2 cycle pilot plant which will help develop the Allam Cycle, technology to reduce CO2 emissions and increase efficiency in coal-fired and natural g… Continue Reading
02.14.18
Hoeven Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Farmers and Ranchers from EPA Emissions Rule
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week cosponsored the Fair Agricultural Reporting Method (FARM) Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) that would protect farmers, ranchers and livestock markets from burdensome Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reporting requirements for animal waste emissions. The legislation follows a letter Hoeven sent to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, urging him to find a permanent solution to the agency's emissions regulations and pr… Continue Reading
02.14.18
Hoeven Announces More Than $1.9 Million in HUD Funding to Turtle Mountain Housing Authority
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded more than $1.9 million to the Turtle Mountain Housing Authority. The funds are made available through HUD's Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program. "The Turtle Mountain Housing Authority can use today's funds in a var… Continue Reading
02.14.18
Hoeven Outlines Importance of North Dakota Missions to Air Force Secretary
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week joined representatives from Minot Task Force 21 and Grand Forks Air Force Base to outline the importance of North Dakota's nuclear and unmanned aerial system (UAS) operations to Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson and Vice Chief of Staff Stephen Wilson. "North Dakota's missions are vital to our national defense," said Hoeven. "Minot Air Force Base, which is home to two of the three legs of the nuclear triad, is playing an increasingly important role in … Continue Reading
02.12.18
Hoeven Statement on President's FY 2019 Budget Proposal
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, today issued the following statement in response to the president's budget proposal: "The president's budget proposal shows strong support for rebuilding our military, securing our border, helping communities challenged by opioid addiction and caring for our veterans, all priorities that we share. "However, I'm concerned that the president's budget proposal doesn't do enough to support our nation's farme… Continue Reading
02.12.18
Hoeven Statement on President's Infrastructure Proposal
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the White House released a proposal to revitalize the nation's infrastructure. "We appreciate the White House's proposal to repair and improve our nation's infrastructure," Hoeven said. "We are especially encouraged by the focus on rural infrastructure, as well as innovative approaches to funding infrastructure, which will help taxpayer dollars go farther. Investments like these not only support good-paying jobs in cons… Continue Reading
02.12.18
Hoeven Announces Nearly $250,000 in HUD Funding to Fargo Housing Authority
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a $246,000 grant to the Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority. The funds are made available through HUD's Resident Opportunities and Self Sufficiency Grant Program. "Today's funds will help the Fargo Housing Authority as it works to prevent homelessness and promote indep… Continue Reading
02.09.18
Hoeven Meets with Head of USDA Rural Development, Stresses Need to Invest in Rural Infrastructure
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, this week met with Anne Hazlett, Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). During the meeting, Hoeven outlined his priorities for strengthening rural economies and the importance of the programs Hazlett oversees at USDA in helping rural communities compete in today's global economy. Specifically, the… Continue Reading
02.09.18
As Chairman of Ag Appropriations, Hoeven Secures Additional Funding to Assist Producers Impacted by Drought
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, secured additional assistance for producers impacted by severe drought as part of the Senate's supplemental funding legislation for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018. Hoeven included provisions in the bill to make additional funding available for impacted producers under the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) and Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP). Emergency Assis… Continue Reading
02.09.18
Hoeven: Senate Approves Bipartisan Budget Agreement Providing Strong Support for National Defense, Infrastructure
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Senate approved a two year budget agreement that prioritizes strong support for national defense, while supporting priorities including caring for our veterans, investing in the nation's infrastructure and combatting the opioid abuse epidemic. As part of the budget agreement, the Senate also passed a supplemental disaster funding bill, which includes provisions to assist drought-stricken areas in North Dakota that Ho… Continue Reading
02.07.18
Hoeven Introduces Legislation to Extend Refined Coal Tax Credit
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today introduced bipartisan legislation to extend the refined coal tax credit. The credit incentivizes power plants to pre-treat or refine coal to improve efficiency and decrease emissions of nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide and mercury. Senator Heidi Heitkamp cosponsored the bill. "The refined coal tax credit has made a valuable contribution to reducing emissions in North Dakota and across the countr… Continue Reading
02.07.18
Hoeven Introduces Legislation to Deem National Guard Essential in the Event of Future Government Shutdowns
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today introduced legislation to ensure that National Guard trainings and drills would continue in the event of a government shutdown. To ensure military readiness and provide the National Guard with greater certainty, the legislation deems National Guard activities essential and prevents them from being furloughed during government shutdowns. "Our National Guard is 'always ready and always there'," said Hoeven. "This legislation ensures that our Guard members' … Continue Reading
02.06.18
Hoeven Calls for Community Health Center Funding to be Extended
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week joined a bipartisan group of senators in calling on Senate leadership to immediately extend funding for community health centers (CHCs). "CHCs provide an important health care option for communities across our state," Hoeven said. "This affordable and accessible health care is especially important for low-income households, helping to stave off preventable diseases and improving our quality of life. Extending this funding enjoys broad, bipartisan supp… Continue Reading
