News Releases
Hoeven Statement on Confirmation of Rick Perry as U.S. Secretary of Energy
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves as a member of the Senate Energy Committee and Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after Senate confirmation of former Texas Governor Rick Perry to serve as U.S. Secretary of Energy: "As the former governor of Texas, Rick Perry understands that we need an all-of-the-above, states-first approach to developing our energy resources. He also recognizes North Dakota's prominent role in providing our nation with affordable ener… Continue Reading
03.02.17
Hoeven Statement on Confirmation of Dr. Ben Carson as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed Dr. Ben Carson as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): "Safe and affordable housing is a cornerstone of security for all families. Through his personal and professional experience, from his early life to his time as a director at Johns Hopkins and his work to improve education opportunities, Dr. Carson has developed and demonstrated his passion to help those in need find greater st… Continue Reading
03.01.17
Hoeven Urges Interior Secretary to Balance Multiple Uses on Federal Lands, Avoid One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Energy Development
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Congressman Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) to be U.S. Secretary of the Interior: "Having served Montana, Secretary Zinke understands the need for a balanced approach to land management. Throughout the confirmation process, I encouraged him to work with us to advance a range of land management priorities for North Dakota and the nation. These include taking a sensible approach to stewarding our national parks … Continue Reading
03.01.17
Hoeven Announces $80 Million in USDA Rural Development Loans for Kem and Roughrider Electric Cooperatives
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, today announced that U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a total of $80 million in loans to Roughrider Electric Cooperative, Inc. in Dickinson and Hazen and Kem Electric Cooperative in Linton. The loans, which are awarded through the USDA Rural Utilities Service's Electric Program, will fund the construction and improvement of more than 580 miles of power lines as well… Continue Reading
02.28.17
Hoeven Statement on President's Joint Address to Congress
WASHINGTON -- Senator John Hoeven today released the following statement after the president's joint address to Congress: "In his first address to the Congress, the President outlined his commitment to growing our economy and keeping our nation safe. We appreciate the president's focus on the fundamentals including rolling back the regulatory burden on our job creators and reforming the tax code to get our economy going and growing. "Economic growth will enable us to reduce our debt and defici… Continue Reading
02.28.17
Hoeven Statement on Executive Order to Eliminate the Obama Administration's Waters of the U.S. Rule
WASHINGTON -- Senator John Hoeven today released the following statement after the president signed an executive order to eliminate the Obama Administration's Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. The president's order begins the process of undoing the regulation. Hoeven worked to defund the rule in 2016 and 2017, and it was put on hold by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. "The Obama Administration's Waters of the U.S. rule was a regulatory overreach that would have placed unnecessary… Continue Reading
02.28.17
Hoeven Invites ND Stockmen's Julie Ellingson as Guest for President's Joint Congressional Address
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that Julie Schaff Ellingson, Executive Vice President of the North Dakota Stockmen's Association will be his guest at President Donald Trump's Joint Congressional Address tonight. "Agriculture is North Dakota's largest industry and a central part of our nation's economy," said Hoeven. "Our farmers and ranchers do a tremendous job providing food, fuel and fiber to meet our needs and Julie is a great representative of this good work. I look forwar… Continue Reading
02.28.17
Hoeven Statement on the Confirmation of Wilbur Ross as Commerce Secretary
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Wilbur Ross as the U.S. Secretary of Commerce: "Secretary Ross has extensive knowledge of our economy and the needs of businesses, which makes him well-equipped to lead the Department of Commerce. He has clearly stated his commitment to expanding U.S. exports, which is vital to our agriculture producers and manufacturers, while also pushing back against unfair trade practices and helping to make our… Continue Reading
02.27.17
Hoeven Urges VA Secretary to Expand Extended-Care for Veterans, Allow Provider Agreements
WASHINGTON - In a letter sent recently, Senator John Hoeven urged Dr. David Shulkin, the newly-confirmed Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), to expand veteran access to extended care services through the regulatory process. The senator's goal is to allow the VA to enter into provider agreements with non-VA long-term care providers, rather than the current burdensome federal contracting requirements, similar to his legislation, the Veterans Access to Long Term Care and Health Services Act. The fu… Continue Reading
02.24.17
Hoeven Gathers Input for 2018 Farm Bill, Reviews Research at USDA Facility in Mandan
MANDAN, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today reviewed agriculture research being conducted at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Northern Great Plains Research Lab in Mandan and gathered input from the customer focus group, which is comprised of local producers, about research and priorities as work begins to craft the 2018 Farm Bill. "Our farmers and ranchers do a tremendous job pr… Continue Reading
02.23.17
Hoeven Touts North Dakota Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Grand Opening for Grand Forks Collaborative Business Center
GRAND FORKS, N.D. -Senator John Hoeven today spoke at the grand opening for Evolve Grand Forks' 701 Coworking Space. The 701 Coworking Space will help entrepreneurs start their own business by reducing overhead and providing access to a creative and collaborative space to help spur innovation. "We've worked hard to create in North Dakota the right legal, tax and regulatory environment to empower entrepreneurs and help create startups and innovative new businesses," Hoeven said. "Our communities… Continue Reading
02.23.17
Hoeven Leads Tour, Meeting to Review Flood Risk, Coordinate Mitigation Efforts in Northeastern North Dakota
DRAYTON, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today led a tour and meeting in Drayton with federal, state and local officials to help communities in northeastern North Dakota and the Devils Lake Basin prepare for potential spring flooding. Senator Heidi Heitkamp also joined the group for the flood review and tour. During the tour, the group reviewed Drayton's earthen levee, which is built on land acquired through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). Under current Federal Emergency Management Agen… Continue Reading
02.23.17
Hoeven Participates in Roundtable Discussion to Hear from Health Care Leaders on Repealing and Replacing Obamacare
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today participated in a health care reform meeting along with Congressman Kevin Cramer, Governor Doug Burgum, North Dakota health care officials and Congressman Michael Burgess (R-Texas). The roundtable provided an opportunity to bring together health care professionals, advocates and other stakeholders in order to receive their input on how best to ensure a smooth transition away from Obamacare. Burgess is the chairman of the Health Subcommittee of the House's … Continue Reading
02.21.17
Hoeven Legislation Will Enable Homeowners to Purchase Their Lots at Patterson Lake
DICKINSON, N.D. - At a meeting of the Patterson Lake Homeowners Association, Senator John Hoeven today outlined legislation he introduced last week that will enable homeowners to purchase their lots at Patterson Lake from the federal government. The measure also transfers ownership of all federal lands managed by the Dickinson Parks and Recreation Department to the Parks Department, including several holes at the Heart River Golf Course. The legislation would transfer ownership of all federal la… Continue Reading
02.21.17
Hoeven Congratulates Minot Air Force Base's 5th Bomb Wing on Receiving Strategic Bomber Omaha Trophy
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today congratulated the 5th Bomb Wing stationed at Minot Air Force Base for being recognized as the best strategic bombing wing in U.S. Strategic Command (StratCom) and winning the 2016 Omaha Trophy. Created in 1971, the Omaha Trophy is awarded to StratCom's best performing wings in five different categories: Ballistic Missile Submarine, Global Operations, ICBM, Strategic Aircraft and Strategic Bomber. "As part of the nuclear triad, the 5th Bomb Wing plays a cri… Continue Reading
02.21.17
Hoeven Working to Reduce Regulatory Burden, Support Ag and Energy Industries
DICKINSON, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today updated community leaders from the Dickinson region on his work in Congress to build a pro-growth business climate and empower job creation. The senator is working on initiatives to provide regulatory relief, support North Dakota farmers and ranchers and bolster the nation's energy industry. "We're focusing on the fundamentals to get our economy growing and thriving," said Hoeven. "That includes reducing the regulatory burden to spur economic growth a… Continue Reading
02.17.17
Hoeven Announces More Than $1.2 Million FEMA Grant for Fargo to Help Flood-Proof Waste Water Treatment Plant
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations and Homeland Security Committees, today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $1,213,213.50 to the City of Fargo to help protect the city's waste water treatment plant from flooding. Specifically, today's funds are the latest phase in a series of awards that will provide wet weather flow relief for the Broadway Interceptor Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) to help minimize the risk of sanitary… Continue Reading
02.17.17
Hoeven: Pruitt Will Rein in EPA's Overreach, Work with States to Find Best Approach to Preserve the Environment
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to serve as the administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). "For the past eight years, the EPA has imposed a score of regulations that have impeded job creation, constrained the nation's economy and impacted our state's core industries, agriculture and energy," said Hoeven. "Scott Pruitt understands environmental law and recognizes th… Continue Reading
02.16.17
Hoeven: President Signs Bill Repealing Stream Buffer Rule
WASHINGTON -- Senator John Hoeven today released the following statement after joining the President as he signed into law bipartisan legislation to repeal the Stream Buffer Rule. Hoeven is an original cosponsor of the legislation, which repealed the rule under the Congressional Review Act (CRA). "We are pleased that the President has signed into law our legislation to stop the Obama Administration's Stream Buffer Rule, a one-size-fits-all regulation that threatened to eliminate thousands of mi… Continue Reading
02.16.17
Hoeven Statement on Confirmation of Rep. Mick Mulvaney as OMB Director
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed Congressman Mick Mulvaney (R-S.C.) as Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): "Director Mulvaney understands the vital role that a strong economy plays in addressing our nation's budget challenges, and he has made clear that regulatory relief and a focus on state-led policies are much-needed to boost growth and create jobs. This is how we can best increase government revenues to… Continue Reading
