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Hoeven Holds Meeting with USFS Deputy Chief to Address Ag & Energy Issues Impacting Western ND
WATFORD CITY, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today held a roundtable with U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Deputy Chief Chris French and local livestock and energy producers to discuss priorities for the upcoming farm bill and efforts to ensure USFS is a good neighbor. To this end, Hoeven, who serves as ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and as a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, stressed the importance of: Providing regulatory relief and pushing back on … Continue Reading
08.17.23
Hoeven Marks Completion of Souris Heights, 100 Percent Affordable Housing Project for Seniors
MINOT, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today marked the completion of Souris Heights, a 100 percent affordable housing facility for low-income tenants age 55 and up in Minot. The $14 million project, which was developed by Beyond Shelter and the Minot Housing Authority, includes 54 units all with rents set at affordable levels and amenities such as dishwashers, air conditioning and in-unit washer and dryers, as well as a community space with dining, kitchen, fitness center, lounge, salon, patio and a… Continue Reading
08.16.23
Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Ensure Future of ND Lignite, Promote Affordability & Reliability of the Grid
BISMARCK, N.D. – At the Basin Electric Power Cooperative’s annual meeting today, Senator John Hoeven outlined efforts to ensure access to affordable and reliable baseload power and push back on the Biden administration’s burdensome Green New Deal agenda. Hoeven delivered the remarks as part of a panel discussion with Senators Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.). Specifically, Hoeven discussed efforts to: Help ensure coal’s continued role in the nation̵… Continue Reading
08.16.23
Hoeven Marks Major Milestone for Modernization of Nuclear Forces in Minot
MINOT, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today marked a major milestone in the efforts to modernize the nation’s nuclear forces as he helped break ground on the new helicopter facility at Minot Air Force Base. The new facility comes as the culmination of eight years of work, which Hoeven began after discussing the need for new helicopters to secure the missile fields in 2015 with then-Commander of the 20th Air Force Lieutenant General Jack Weinstein: Hoeven then worked with Senator Jon T… Continue Reading
08.09.23
Hoeven: Grand Forks the Place for Pilot Training with UND’s Premier Aviation School, General Atomics’ New Hangar & Premier Private Sector Pilot Training Program
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, today joined General Atomics leaders to open their new hangar at Grand Sky, and highlighted how Grand Forks is leading the way in pilot training for the nation, with General Atomics’ private sector unmanned aerial systems (UAS) training program and the University of North Dakota’s (UND’s) world-class aviation school. “This new hangar is part of General Atomics’ … Continue Reading
08.08.23
Hoeven Holds Crop Insurance Roundtable with RMA Administrator, Working to Improve Farm Safety Net
FARGO, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today held a roundtable with Risk Management Agency (RMA) Administrator Marcia Bunger, agriculture commodity groups, agriculture lenders and crop insurance agents to gather feedback on priorities for the upcoming farm bill. In particular, the senator outlined efforts to: Maintain and strengthen crop insurance, the primary risk mana… Continue Reading
08.08.23
Hoeven: Milton Earl Apartments & Lashkowitz Riverfront Examples of Affordable Housing Projects Needed in FM Region
FARGO, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today highlighted the Milton Earl Apartments and the Lashkowitz Riverfront as examples of the kind of projects needed to address demand for affordable housing in the Fargo-Moorhead region and across North Dakota. The senator, along with Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney, Fargo City Commissioner John Strand and Beyond Shelter CEO Dan Madler, toured the Milton Earl development and discussed ongoing efforts to develop affordable housing options for the region’s r… Continue Reading
08.07.23
Hoeven: SDA Expanding LEO Satellite Mission at Grand Forks Air Force Base with Construction of Second Ops Center
EMERADO, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven and Space Development Agency (SDA) Director Derek Tournear today announced an expansion of SDA’s operations at the Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB) through the construction of the Satellite Test and Checkout Center (TCC). The 25,000 sq. ft. facility will support the SDA low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite mission, which will serve as the backbone for all U.S. military communications. Specifically, the TCC will conduct initial operations for the hundr… Continue Reading
08.04.23
Hoeven Breaks Ground on Dickinson Readiness Center, Working to Support NDNG Missions Across ND
DICKINSON, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today helped break ground on the new North Dakota Army National Guard Readiness Center in Dickinson. The more than 40,000 sq. ft. facility will provide the space and infrastructure needed to support the training and operations of the 816th Military Police (MP) Company, a unit of more than 80 soldiers, 40 vehicles and related equipment. Construction is expected to be completed by June 2025 and will cost a total of $27 million, with a federal cost share … Continue Reading
08.03.23
Hoeven: Oakes Irrigation Research Site Will Strengthen NDSU’s Role as World-Class Ag Institution
OAKES, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today helped break ground on the new headquarters for the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Oakes Irrigation Research Site. The facility is being developed in partnership between the Garrison Diversion and the NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center to support high-impact research benefitting producers, irrigators and communities in south-central North Dakota. This follows Hoeven’s efforts to secure the transfer of the Oakes Test Area … Continue Reading
08.02.23
Hoeven: Dickinson Airport’s Newly Expanded Runway Essential for Supporting Community’s Economic Growth
DICKINSON, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today helped dedicate the newly expanded runway at the Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport, highlighting the importance of the larger runway in growing the local economy and supporting the safe and efficient travel of both passengers and cargo. As a member of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Committee, Hoeven secured nearly $50 million in federal funding for the runway reconstruction and extension projec… Continue Reading
08.02.23
Hoeven Outlines Cattle Contract Library Pilot Program, Gathers Feedback from North Dakota Ranchers
DICKINSON, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today met with North Dakota livestock producers to discuss and gather feedback on: The new cattle contract library pilot program that he worked to establish under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). The library provides aggregated contract information, including k… Continue Reading
08.01.23
Hoeven Joins Capito, 37 Other Senators in Pressing EPA to Withdraw Harmful Power Plant Regulations
BISMARCK, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy Committee, today joined Senator Shelley Moore Capito and almost 40 other Senators in calling on the Environment and Protection Agency (EPA) to withdraw its latest proposed power plant regulations that will force the closure of coal and gas-fired power plants. “We have serious concerns about our electric reliability if the proposed rule is finalized resulting in shut downs of the affordable, reliable baseload electri… Continue Reading
08.01.23
Hoeven Gathers Feedback on Upcoming Farm Bill, Discusses Efforts to Ensure Strong & Effective Farm Safety Net
LEEDS, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today gathered input on the upcoming farm bill from local producers, agribusinesses and crop insurance providers at a listening session in Leeds. In particular, the senator highlighted the need to: Maintain and strengthen crop insurance, the primary risk management tool for many producers. Hoeven stressed that by allowing farmer… Continue Reading
08.01.23
Hoeven Secures Approval of BNI Mine Plan, Helping Ensure Continued Access To Affordable Electricity
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that, following his efforts, the Department of the Interior (DOI) has approved a new federal mine plan at the Center Mine. The new plan was needed to allow mining of federal coal under a lease awarded in January 2021 and to provide certainty for BNI Coal and Minnkota Power Cooperative's continued operations. Without its approval, BNI and Minnkota would have incurred significant costs to make and implement contingency plans to move the drag line an… Continue Reading
07.28.23
Hoeven: White House Proposal Ignores the Law, Further Undermines U.S. Energy Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today issued the following statement after the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) issued a proposed rule to impose new restrictions under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) on fossil fuel and related infrastructure projects. The proposal runs counter to the law passed by Congress earlier this year to set timelines for federal reviews, including two years for an Environ… Continue Reading
07.27.23
Hoeven Outlines Bills to Unleash U.S. Domestic Energy Production, Help Get Energy to Market
WASHINGTON, D.C. - At a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven stressed the need to provide regulatory relief and reform the federal permitting process to empower greater U.S. energy production. The senator outlined the impact of burdensome regulations being imposed by the Biden administration, like the recently-proposed rule to further limit Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oil and gas leasing and increase the cost of producing energy on… Continue Reading
07.27.23
Hoeven Supports Passage of FY2024 NDAA, Worked to Secure Important Priorities for ND Missions
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement after voting for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Hoeven worked to ensure the legislation provides strong support for the military missions in North Dakota and advanced policies to ensure the U.S. develops the capabilities needed to effectively counter its adversaries. Among other priorities, the bill: Authorizes a 5.2 percent pay … Continue Reading
07.27.23
Hoeven Helps Introduce Legislation to Restore Normal Hours of Operation at Northern Border Crossings
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today joined Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Congressman Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.) in introducing bipartisan, bicameral legislation requiring U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) hours of operations at northern border ports of entry to match or exceed pre-pandemic hours. The members of Congress are sponsoring the bill in response to CBP's recent announcement that it will reduce hours at certain northern ports of entry and maintain adjusted hours at others. F… Continue Reading
07.26.23
Hoeven, Cramer Honor Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin on Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On the floor of the U.S. Senate, Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer paid tribute to Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin, who was killed in the line of duty on July 14. The senators' remarks, which become part of the Senate record, honored Officer Wallin's years of public service, including in the Minnesota National Guard and as a member of the Fargo Police Department. Click here for Senator Hoeven's remarks and here for Senator Cramer's remarks. "Officer Wallin was only 23 ye… Continue Reading
