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Hoeven, Klobuchar Introduce Capital for Farmers and Ranchers Act
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven and Amy Klobuchar have introduced the Capital for Farmers and Ranchers Act. The legislation will increase the maximum loan amount that an individual farmer or rancher is able to receive under the Farm Service Agency's Direct and Guaranteed Loan Programs for Farm Operating Loans and Farm Ownership Loans. Many producers are concerned that the current maximum loan amounts do not grant them the flexibility they need to operate in times of low commodity prices. "Thi… Continue Reading
07.15.16
Hoeven: Coal Mine Reclamation Project in Bowman Recognized for Excellence
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has recognized the Halleck Mine project in Bowman, N.D., as one of the highest quality coal mine reclamation projects in the nation. The Bowman project received the Small Project Award as part of the 2016 Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Reclamation Awards. "North Dakota continues to prove that good environmental stewardship does not need to come at the cost of jobs or the economy," Hoeven sa… Continue Reading
07.15.16
Hoeven Announces More Than $1 Million to Enhance North Dakota Schools
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Department of Education has awarded a $1,106,973 School Improvement Grant (SIG) to North Dakota. "In order to ensure our next generation of leaders is prepared for the future, it's important to provide all children with the resources they need to grow, learn and thrive," Hoeven said. "Today's funding will support a variety of projects aimed at doing just that." -###-… Continue Reading
07.15.16
Hoeven: USPS Selects New, Expanded Location in Watford City
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has selected a location for the expansion of the Watford City Post Office. The 9,000 sq. ft. building is located at 1204 4th Avenue NE and has much-needed parking space for customers and capacity for 10 postal carrier routes. Further, it will house more than 2,900 post office boxes, 16 sections of parcel lockers and two service windows. Remodeling will begin this fall, and USPS expects to have the facility fully… Continue Reading
07.14.16
Hoeven: Department of Commerce Awards $125,000 to Help ND Manufacturers Stay at the Forefront of Innovation
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded $125,000 to Impact Dakota, previously known as the Dakota Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). The funds, awarded by NIST's Hollings MEP program, will support manufacturers as they work to meet the changing needs of the industry. "In today's rapidly changing and increasingly globalized world, it's important for us to invest in programs t… Continue Reading
07.14.16
Hoeven Announces More Than $432,000 Grant to Support Medical Research at NDSU
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the National Institute of Health's (NIH) National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) has awarded $432,300 to North Dakota State University (NDSU) to research new ways to efficiently create compounds that contain nitrogen. Nitrogen containing compounds have wide application and are part of many medical drugs. "NDSU is constantly doing research to improve our lives, including medical research to help us live healthier" Hoeven said. … Continue Reading
07.14.16
Hoeven Supports Funding for Veterans and Combating the Zika Virus
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement regarding today's vote to fund the Department of Veterans Affairs and the nation's effort to combat the Zika virus: "It's important that we combat the Zika virus, which is why I voted today for legislation to provide $1.1 billion in addition to the $589 million already in place, for a total of more than $1.6 billion. The Zika funding was attached to legislation that funds the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Veterans Affairs por… Continue Reading
07.14.16
Hoeven: Judiciary Committee Recommends Jennifer Puhl for Seat on 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Senate Judiciary Committee has favorably reported out Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer Puhl to serve on the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals. At a committee hearing last month, Hoeven introduced Puhl to committee members and encouraged them to approve her nomination. "Jennifer Puhl is well qualified to serve on the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, and we're pleased that the committee has favorably reviewed her," said Hoeven. "As an Assistant U.… Continue Reading
07.14.16
Hoeven Statement on Today's Filibuster of the National Defense Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after a vote to bring the National Defense Appropriations bill to the floor for debate and a vote was blocked for the second time: "As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I worked with my colleagues to pass a strong National Defense Appropriations bill. Recognizing its importance, the committee passed the measure unanimously, with bipartisan support. "Today, however, for the second time, the bill did not get the… Continue Reading
07.13.16
Hoeven Amendment to Authorize UAS Test Sites for Three Years Included in FAA Extension
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Senate and House have agreed on an extension of the FAA Reauthorization, which includes the senator's proposal to provide a longer-term authorization for the nation's six unmanned aerial systems (UAS) test sites. This reauthorization includes the Northern Plains UAS Test Site, headquartered in Grand Forks. The measure now goes to the president for signature. Under current law, the test sites' authorization would have expired next ye… Continue Reading
07.13.16
Hoeven Working with STRATCOM Commander to Advance Nuclear Missile Upgrades
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, met Tuesday with U.S. Navy Admiral Cecil D. Haney, Commander of U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM), to discuss the Long Range Stand Off (LRSO) missile program, which would develop nuclear cruise missiles to replace the existing Air Launched Cruise Missile carried on the B-52s at Minot Air Force Base. Hoeven also underscored the importance of replacing aging UH-1N helicopters currently providing security for… Continue Reading
07.13.16
Hoeven: Congress Passes Bill to Help Prevent, Treat Drug Addiction, Help Law Enforcement Combat Drug Crime
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Senate has concurred with the House to pass the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), bipartisan legislation that will help combat the prescription opioid and heroin epidemic plaguing communities across the nation. The senate passed its CARA bill in March. "Both the Senate and House have now passed this important legislation, which will help us fight the prescription opioid and heroin epidemic that has impacted communities acr… Continue Reading
07.12.16
Hoeven Organizes Letter Calling on DoD to Reaffirm Commitment to Modernizing the Nation's Nuclear Triad
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today released a bipartisan letter he organized calling on Secretary of Defense Ash Carter to reaffirm the department's commitment to modernize the nation's nuclear triad. The bipartisan letter signed by 14 senators follows several statements indicating the Obama administration is backing away from support for the nuclear modernization program. "The three legs of the nuclear triad combine to form a very effective deterrent," Hoeven said. "The three legs - land-b… Continue Reading
07.12.16
Energy Bill with Hoeven Provisions Now Headed for Senate-House Conference Committee
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Energy Committee, today announced that the U.S. Senate and House have agreed to go to conference to reconcile their respective versions of the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016. The Senate-passed bill includes legislation authored and introduced by the senator to help streamline energy regulations and address common problems faced by energy producers and consumers. Once conferees agree, the measure will need to be voted on in both the Senat… Continue Reading
07.12.16
Hoeven, Congressional Delegation Meet with Williston Officials to Help Secure Funding for New Airport
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, today met with Williston leaders to help advance federal support for the city's new airport expansion and relocation project, Sloulin Field International Airport. Hoeven said he will continue to work to secure additional funding for the city's airport expansion and relocation project. Last year, the senator worked to secure $27 million for the project. "Williston continues to be an important hub for the e… Continue Reading
07.12.16
Hoeven Announces Nearly $5.8 Million in Grants to Support Airport Improvements in Eastern North Dakota
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded three grants totaling nearly $5.8 million to support improvements at airports in eastern North Dakota. The funds are awarded as follows: • Hector International Airport in Fargo, ND - $5.4 million - The grant will support the reconstruction of 1,700 feet of taxiway that has reached the end of its useful life.• Lisbon Municipal … Continue Reading
07.11.16
Hoeven: HUD Awards More Than $7.7 Million to Enhance Housing Options in North Dakota Communities
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded more than $7.7 million to enhance housing options in North Dakota. The funds are awarded as follows: • Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) program - To support the development of viable urban communities by providing low- and moderate-income individuals with a suitable living environment and expanded economic … Continue Reading
07.11.16
Hoeven: Flood Protection Agreement Brings Safety and Certainty to the Red River Valley
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today joined area leaders and Lowry Crook, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, in Fargo to mark the signing of the Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) for the Fargo-Moorhead Flood Risk Management Project. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Hoeven wrote and secured language in the year-end funding bill authorizing and funding new construction activity that was needed to advance flood protection in the Red River Valle… Continue Reading
07.11.16
Hoeven Presses USDA to Replenish FSA Loan Programs to Ensure Farmers and Ranchers Have Access to Credit
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Agriculture and Agriculture Appropriations Committees, requested that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) replenish Farm Service Agency (FSA) loan programs to ensure that the nation's producers have access to necessary credit during the current period of low commodity prices. Farmers across the nation experiencing cash flow issues are increasingly turning to the FSA Loan Program for assistance. The increased need for these pr… Continue Reading
07.08.16
Hoeven Statement on Thursday's Filibuster of the Defense Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after Senate Democrats blocked a vote to bring the National Defense Appropriations bill to the floor for debate and a vote: "As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I worked with my colleagues to pass a strong National Defense Appropriations bill. The measure passed out of committee unanimously, with bipartisan support. Yesterday, however, the bill did not get the 60 votes necessary to bring it to the floor for de… Continue Reading
