News Releases
Hoeven Working to Ensure Farmers Have Access to Affordable Fertilizer
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week sent a letter to Thomas Perez, U.S. Secretary of Labor, calling on him to rescind the Occupational Safety & Health Administration's (OSHA) proposed restrictions on retail fertilizer sales. Last year, OSHA proposed new restrictions on fertilizer sales that would force agriculture retail facilities to comply with the same chemical storage requirements as a wholesale facility. The rule would cause many retailers to stop selling to farmers at rural loca… Continue Reading
04.29.16
Hoeven Congratulates Carson Wentz on Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement congratulating Carson Wentz, quarterback for the North Dakota State University Bison football team, on his draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. "Congratulations to Carson Wentz, who tonight capped an outstanding season and historic fifth FCS national championship victory by being the second overall pick in the NFL draft, selected by the Philadelphia Eagles. Carson's talent, drive and remarkable work ethic make him an outstanding… Continue Reading
04.28.16
Hoeven: HUD Awards $3 Million to North Dakota Housing Finance Agency
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency has received a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Housing Trust Fund Allocation. The funds will be used to increase and preserve the supply of rental housing for extremely low-income families and increase homeownership for extremely low-income and very low-income families. "All… Continue Reading
04.27.16
U.S. Congress Recognizes Bison as National Mammal of the United States
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Representatives Wm. Lacy Clay (D-Mo.), Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.), Kristi Noem (R-S.D.) and José Serrano (D-N.Y.) today announced that both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives have now approved legislation to name the bison as the National Mammal of the United States. The Senate passed the National Bison Legacy Act in December and the U.S. House of Representatives passed its version Tuesday night… Continue Reading
04.26.16
Hoeven: DOT Awards More Than $1 Million to Address Transportation Safety Issues
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded four grants totaling $1,074,732 to address transportation safety and related issues on Native American reservations and around North Dakota. The details of the awards are as follows: • Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians - $624,063 - Supports the reconstruction of Jack Rabbit Road to correct substandard conditions, inclu… Continue Reading
04.26.16
Hoeven: Senate Passes Legislation to Enhance Tourism Industry, Spur Economic Development in Native Communities
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Indian Affairs Committee, today announced that legislation he cosponsored, the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act, has unanimously passed the Senate. The bipartisan legislation will help to create job opportunities in Native American communities, enhance native tourism and empower communities. "Native Americans have a rich culture, vibrant traditions and hold a deeply rooted sense of community," Hoeven said. "T… Continue Reading
04.25.16
Hoeven: HHS Awards More Than $2.8 Million to Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations and Indian Affairs Committees, today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Administration for Children and Families/Office of Head Start has awarded $2,892,347 to the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. The funds will be used to support Head Start programs, which work to promote the school readiness of children from low-income families. "By investing in programs that promote school r… Continue Reading
04.25.16
Hoeven: CJS Funding Bill Supports STEM Education, Research & Economic Development in North Dakota
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS) Appropriations Act, which the Senate Appropriations Committee approved last week, supports programs at federal agencies that bolster education, research and economic development in North Dakota. Hoeven, who serves on the committee, worked to secure funds that enhance a variety of efforts around the state, including Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathem… Continue Reading
04.22.16
Hoeven, Klobuchar Provision to Help Nonprofits Save Money on Energy Efficiency Upgrades Passes Senate as Part of Bipartisan Senate Energy Bill
WASHINGTON, DC - John Hoeven (R-ND) and U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) announced that a provision based on their Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act to help nonprofit organizations save money on energy efficiency upgrades passed the Senate this week as part of the bipartisan energy bill. The provision creates a grant program that will help nonprofits - including places of worship, faith-based organizations, and youth centers -- afford the materials needed to improve the energy efficiency of thei… Continue Reading
04.22.16
Hoeven: Appropriations Committee Approves Funding Bill to Enhance Local Law Enforcement, Victim Services
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Senate Appropriations Committee has approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS) Appropriations Act. As a member of the committee, Hoeven worked to secure funding for North Dakota's priorities, including programs that enhance local law enforcement's ability to protect communities and help ensure victims of crime have access to vital services. "The CJS funding bill helps support the ongoin… Continue Reading
04.21.16
Hoeven Statement Following Meeting with President Obama's Supreme Court Nominee Merrick Garland
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today met with Judge Merrick Garland, President Obama's nominee to replace Justice Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court. "After meeting with Judge Merrick Garland, my position has not changed. Although I respect him as an individual, I do not support his confirmation. I have serious concerns about his record on Second Amendment rights and his support for President Obama's regulatory agenda, which will hurt farmers, ranchers, energy workers and small businesses in… Continue Reading
04.21.16
Hoeven Continues Efforts to Repeal WOTUS
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today spoke on the Senate floor ahead of a vote on his legislation to defund the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Waters of the U.S. rule, which would prevent its implementation. The senator stressed the rule's severe impacts and excessive scope, as well as the agency's lack of legal authority to issue such a broad regulation. The measure, which was offered as an amendment to the Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill, was supported by strong maj… Continue Reading
04.21.16
Hoeven: Senate Transportation, HUD Appropriations Bill Approved by Committee Includes Hoeven Amendment
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Senate Appropriations Committee, on which he serves, has approved the $56.5 billion Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act (THUD). The measure supports transportation and housing infrastructure, including air, rail and highway safety, as well as housing and community development programs. Importantly for North Dakota, the legislation includes a provision that Hoeven authored to help existing airports, like… Continue Reading
04.20.16
Hoeven Worked to Pass Key Elements of Sportsmen's Act as Part of Energy Bill Passed Today
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Senate has passed the bipartisan Sportsmen's Act. Hoeven, who serves on the Senate Energy Committee and the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus, worked to pass the legislation through committee and get it included in the Energy Policy Modernization Act, which passed earlier today. The measure, which passed the committee in November, reauthorizes important conservation programs, improves access to federal lands and helps to boost the outdoor … Continue Reading
04.20.16
Hoeven Helps Pass Resolution Recognizing the Benefits of 4-H Youth Development & Mentoring Programs
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a resolution recognizing and celebrating the benefits of the national 4-H program and its new initiative, "Grow True Leaders." 4-H is the country's largest youth development organization, working to empower young people to reach their full potential. "One of the best parts of serving as a U.S. Senator is having the opportunity to meet so many of bright, hardworking young people from North Dakota," Hoeve… Continue Reading
04.20.16
Hoeven: USDA Awards Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians More than $1.3 Million in Federal Funding
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee and Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Development has awarded a grant of $1,378,003 to the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. The funds will be used to construct a functional waste transfer facility, which includes a maintenance building, performing paving improvements and implementing a basic recycling program. "One of the mo… Continue Reading
04.20.16
Hoeven Legislation Included in Senate Energy Legislation Passed Today
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Energy Committee, today announced that the U.S. Senate has passed the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016. The bill includes legislation authored and introduced by the senator to help streamline energy regulations and address common problems faced by energy producers and consumers. The bipartisan vote was 85 to 12. "All of our measures are straightforward, commonsense solutions for energy producers and consumers," Hoeven said. "North Dakota … Continue Reading
04.19.16
Hoeven: Senate Passes New $33 Billion FAA Reauthorization Bill, Measure Includes Hoeven Legislation
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Senate has passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization, which includes Hoeven legislation that will extend congressional authorization for the nation's six unmanned aerial systems (UAS) test sites, including the Northern Plains UAS Test Site in Grand Forks, for five years. A second Hoeven measure will strengthen UAS Research and Development at the University of North Dakota. The legislation authorizes $33.1 billion i… Continue Reading
04.18.16
Hoeven Announces Nearly $12 Million in Available Funding for Rural Broadband Projects
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee and Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making $11.7 million in funding available to establish broadband in unserved rural communities. The funds are made available through USDA's Community Connect grant program, which provides funds to state, tribal and local governments, non-profit organizations and private industry to support the developm… Continue Reading
04.18.16
Hoeven Statement on First Export of North Dakota Bakken Crude
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy Committee, today issued the following statement after Hess Corp's sale of Bakken crude for export out of the U.S. Gulf Coast to Europe. It is the first foreign export of North Dakota oil since Congress lifted the ban on exporting crude last December. "For over a decade we worked to build North Dakota's oil and gas industry by building a strong business climate in our state, and today we're the second largest oil- producing state in… Continue Reading
