News Releases
Hoeven Presses Indian Health Service to Address Deficiencies, Improve Access to Quality Care
WASHINGTON - At a recent hearing of the Senate Interior Appropriations Committee, Senator John Hoeven pressed officials from the Indian Health Service (IHS) to address deficiencies in the management of the agency and the standard of care it delivers to tribal communities across the country. Hoeven highlighted a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report identifying IHS as high-risk for mismanagement, fraud, waste and abuse. According to Rear Admiral Chris Buchanan, the Deputy Director … Continue Reading
07.14.17
Hoeven: North Dakotan Dr. Andrea Travnicek Hired as Deputy Assistant Secretary at Department of Interior
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after Dr. Andrea Travnicek was hired as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water and Science at the U.S. Department of Interior. "Andrea brings a wealth of experience to the Department of Interior," Hoeven said. "The Office of Science and Water carries great importance in North Dakota, impacting energy, agriculture and water issues, among other things. Her knowledge of local issues and expertise in the field will be incredibl… Continue Reading
07.14.17
Hoeven Secures Commitment from RMA Administrator to Ensure Crop Insurance Adjustors, Prevent Delays for Ag Producers Facing Drought
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week secured a commitment from the head of the Risk Management Agency (RMA) to ensure there are loss adjustors to assess drought damage in North Dakota. After learning that agriculture producers were facing delays in making claims due to the high volume of requests during the drought, Hoeven called Heather Manzano, Acting Administrator for the RMA at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The senator urged Manzano to hold insurance companies to their con… Continue Reading
07.14.17
Hoeven Announces $2.1 Million for Rural Health Information Hub at Center for Rural Health at UND
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP) has awarded $2,100,000 for the Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub), formerly the Rural Assistance Center, at the University of North Dakota's (UND) Center for Rural Health. The funds will be used to provide technical assistance for the RHIhub, a national clearinghouse on rural health issues wh… Continue Reading
07.13.17
Hoeven Statement on New Draft Health Care Legislation
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after Senate Leadership released a new draft health care reform bill: "As I've said all along, our overall goal for health care reform legislation is to provide Americans with access to patient-centered health care and health insurance at an affordable rate. I did not support the Senate's first draft. Now, I will review the new draft legislation and want to see the CBO score and additional analysis of the legislation. I will … Continue Reading
07.13.17
Hoeven: HUD Provides Waiver for LaGrave on First, Allows Project to Move Forward
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 approved a waiver for LaGrave on First. This nearly $9 million project being developed by the City of Grand Forks and the local housing authority will help serve the region's chronically homeless population. The waiver allows the project to advance using HUD's HOME program and Section … Continue Reading
07.13.17
Hoeven Announces More Than $1.7 Million in Head Start Funding for Minot School District
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Administration for Children and Families' Office of Head Start has awarded $1,725,909 to the Minot Public School District. Hoeven announced a similar Head Start grant for Minot Public School District in May. The funds - which will be used to support Head Start and Early Head Start programs in the Minot community - will help provide families with education and early child development resour… Continue Reading
07.12.17
Hoeven Statement on Presidential Disaster Declaration for North Dakota Flooding
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven released the following statement today after the President approved the request for a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of North Dakota. The disaster declaration frees up approximately $3.25 million for Benson, Bottineau, Cavalier, McHenry, Pembina, Pierce, Renville, Rolette, Towner and Walsh Counties and the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Reservation. "This disaster declaration makes resources available to help northern tier communities address floodin… Continue Reading
07.11.17
Hoeven: USDA Allows Insurance Providers to Waive Livestock Risk Protection Requirements
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will allow insurance providers under the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) program to waive the 30-day ownership requirement, subject to proof of ownership. Generally, ag producers insured under LRP that sell cattle less than 30 days before the end of their policy would not be eligible for an indemnity payment. By allowing this waiver, USDA is providing greater flexibility for small producers in timing … Continue Reading
07.10.17
Hoeven: Senate Confirms Neomi Rao as OIRA Administrator, Chief Regulatory Authority
WASHINGTON -- Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Neomi Rao as head of the central authority for reviewing rules and regulations proposed by the executive branch, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). "In order for our nation to continue to compete around the globe, we need to have a cost-effective, pro-growth regulatory environment," Hoeven said. "As the head of OIRA, Ne… Continue Reading
07.10.17
Hoeven: USDA Approves Emergency Haying of CRP Acres in Drought-Stricken Counties Beginning July 16
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved his request to allow emergency haying of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres beginning July 16. Hoeven worked to secure support to begin emergency haying in the state by mid-July. This approval enables emergency haying in counties experiencing drought conditions of D2 or higher on the U.S. Drought Monitor, as well as emergency haying in any county within 150 miles of a D2 county beg… Continue Reading
07.07.17
Hoeven: NRCS Wetland Acres Available for Grazing and Haying in Drought-Stricken Counties
BISMARCK, N.D. - Following a meeting today with the North Dakota Stockmen's Association and ranchers, Senator John Hoeven announced that producers impacted by drought may hay or graze NRCS Wetland Restoration Acres. Ranchers should visit their county NRCS office to submit paperwork to access these acres, which are lands that farmers have enrolled in 30-year easements with NRCS under the Wetland Restoration Easement program. Additionally, Hoeven said that he is also contacting USDA Secretary Son… Continue Reading
07.07.17
Hoeven Working to Ensure Ranchers Have Access to Drought Assistance
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today convened a roundtable with the directors of the North Dakota Stockmen's Association and ranchers to outline options for producers facing drought across the state. As chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Hoeven is working to ensure ranchers have access to emergency measures to help them weather the drought and maintain their operations. "Our ag producers are facing a severe drough… Continue Reading
07.06.17
Hoeven: Interior Department to Streamline Onshore Oil & Gas Permitting
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has signed a secretarial order to streamline the permitting process for mineral leases on federal lands. This will help the Interior Department address the backlog of onshore oil and gas permit applications. "Secretary Zinke's order is an important step in providing regulatory relief for our energy industry," Hoeven said. "This is especially important for western states and tribes, where federal red tape and del… Continue Reading
07.06.17
Hoeven Meets with Hospitals, Long-Term Care, AARP Leaders on Health Reform
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today met with leaders from Sanford Health and CHI St. Alexius, before meeting with long-term care providers and AARP North Dakota. The health care reform meetings included: Cindy Morrison, Chief Marketing Officer, Sanford Health; Tim Rave, Vice President of Public Policy, Sanford Health; Kurt Schley, CEO of CHI St. Alexius Health; Keith Heuser, Administrator of CHI Mercy Health Valley City; Reed Reyman, President of CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson; Shelly P… Continue Reading
07.06.17
Hoeven: US Needs to Pressure China to Get North Korea to Stand Down
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after North Korea conducted a successful test of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). "North Korea's continued development of its nuclear arms represents a real threat to the security of our nation and our allies," Hoeven said. "We need to find ways to put pressure on China to make North Korea stand down. The fact is China needs to sell its goods to the United States. That enables us to put pressure on China to reign… Continue Reading
07.05.17
Hoeven Holds Health Care Meetings in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today toured the new University of North Dakota (UND) School of Medicine and Health Sciences before holding a health care meeting at Altru Medical Center to discuss health care reform. The meeting included: Dave Molmen, CEO of Altru Hospital; Meghan Compton, General Counsel at Altru Hospital; Brad Gibbens, MPA, Deputy Director of the Center for Rural Health; Pete Antonson, Administrator of Northwood Deaconess Health Center; and Alan O'Neil, CEO of Unity Me… Continue Reading
07.05.17
Senator John Hoeven Statement on Independence Day 2017
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement in commemoration of our nation's independence: "Today we celebrate the many freedoms with which we have been blessed. Our independence would not exist without the courage and sacrifices of our forefathers, veterans and service men and women who have answered the call to serve our nation. Their efforts have ensured that we and our descendants can experience the fullest measures of liberty. We extend our deepest thanks to t… Continue Reading
07.03.17
Hoeven Announces More Than $1.5 Million in Funding for North Dakota Airports
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the U.S. Senate Transportation Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded grants totaling $1,509,223 to airports in North Dakota. Details of the awards are as follows: Ashley Municipal Airport - $971,100 - The funds will be used to rehabilitate the airport's runway, taxiway and apron. State of North Dakota, International Peace Garden Airport - $188,511 - The funds will be used to update th… Continue Reading
07.03.17
Hoeven Announces Nearly $1.5 Million in Head Start Funding for Turtle Mountain
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Administration for Children and Families' Office of Head Start has awarded $1,471,918 to the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. The funds will help support Head Start and Early Head Start programs in the Turtle Mountain community which provide education and early child development resources to families to help better prepare their children for school. "Today's funding will help su… Continue Reading
