News Releases
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
07.07.16
Hoeven Announce DOT Grant Totaling Nearly $3 Million for Fargo Airport
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration has awarded $2,940,000 to the City of Fargo Municipal Airport Authority. The funding will be used to rehabilitate Taxiway A3 and Taxiway T. "Hector Airport serves thousands of North Dakotans and people from around the country and the world each year, and it's important to invest in infrastructure projects tha… Continue Reading
07.07.16
Hoeven Continuing Efforts to Enhance Security at MAFB, Replace Helicopters & Upgrade ICBM Fleet
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week met with Col. Colin Connor, the new commander of the 91st Missile Wing at the Minot Air Force Base, to review the needs of the base and ensure the security and effectiveness of the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) fleet. Col. Connor accepted the command last month from Col. Michael Lutton, who was then promoted to Brig. Gen., after serving as a Chief of Staff of the Air Force Fellow at the Pentagon. "The Minot Air Force Base hosts two legs of … Continue Reading
07.07.16
Hoeven: Senate Passes Ag Biotech Labeling Bill
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee, today announced that the U.S. Senate has approved compromise legislation to address the agriculture biotechnology labeling issue. Hoeven worked with Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) to forge the bipartisan agreement and prevent a patchwork of costly state labeling requirements. Hoeven said the legislation, which will now go to the House of Representatives, … Continue Reading
07.06.16
Hoeven Amendment to Extend UAS Test Sites for Three Years Included in FAA Extension
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Senate and House have an agreement on an extension of the FAA Reauthorization bill through September of 2017. The measure includes the senator's proposal for a longer term authorization for the nation's six unmanned aerial systems (UAS) test sites, extending their authorization for three years. This includes the Northern Plains UAS Test Site, headquartered in Grand Forks. Under current law, the test sites' authorization would have e… Continue Reading
07.06.16
Hoeven: GMO Labeling Bill Advances in Senate
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee, today announced that the Senate has advanced compromise legislation to address the GMO labeling issue, setting the legislation up for a vote on final passage later this week. The Senate voted 65-32 to invoke cloture on the bill today. Hoeven has been working with Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) to find a bipartisan agreement that averts a costly… Continue Reading
07.06.16
Hoeven: DOT Awards Nearly $450,000 to Enhance North Dakota Airports
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration has awarded three grants totaling $449,766 to enhance airports in North Dakota. The funds are awarded as follows: • Carrington Municipal Airport Authority - $208,800 - To fund the rehabilitation of the runway, the general aviation apron and Taxiway A as well as maintain the structural integrity of the pa… Continue Reading
07.06.16
Hoeven Announces More Than $150,000 CDC Grant to Minot State University
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities has awarded $155,703 to Minot State University to support efforts to streamline data entry and ensure patients receive needed follow-up heath care services. "Duplicate data entry can cost both patients and healthcare providers time and money," Hoeven said. "Today's gra… Continue Reading
07.06.16
Hoeven Announces DHS Anti-terrorism Grant Opportunities for Local Communities, Higher Ed Institutions and Private Organizations
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who chairs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations Committee, today announced that DHS will issue a Notice of Funding Opportunity announcing the new Countering Violent Extremism Grant Program. The FY16 funding dedicated to this effort is $10 million, as part of a total $50 million effort to counter complex, coordinated terrorist attacks and violent extremism. "These grants are designed to support community-led initiatives across the country and… Continue Reading
07.05.16
Hoeven Working to Meet Ranchers' Needs, Ensure Multiple Use in National Grasslands
WASHINGTON - At a hearing of the U.S. Senate Energy Committee last week, Senator John Hoeven pressed officials from the U.S. Department of the Interior to continue collaborating with ranchers and preserve access for multiple use on the national grasslands and other public lands. Hoeven drove home the tremendous value that grazing generates for taxpayers and local economies. According to the Public Lands Council, grazing activities on federal lands are estimated to save taxpayers approximately $7… Continue Reading
07.05.16
Hoeven Announces $640,000 in Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students Pursuing Health Care, Nursing Degrees at UND
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded a total of $640,000 to the University of North Dakota to provides scholarships to disadvantaged students pursing a degree in health care, nursing and other health professions. "As North Dakota continues to grow, so does our need for skilled nurses and other health care professionals," Hoeven said. "These scholarships will not only help young disadvantaged students get a good e… Continue Reading
07.01.16
Senator John Hoeven 2016 Independence Day Statement
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement in commemoration of our nation's independence: "Independence Day has come to mean many wonderful things over the centuries. It is first and foremost a day to celebrate the birth of our great nation, but it has also come to be a warm and happy occasion to enjoy time with friends, family, good food and special public celebrations with fireworks and patriotic music in cities large and small across our state. "The Fourth is … Continue Reading
07.01.16
Hoeven Announces Nearly $33 Million in Federal Funding to Support the Education Needs of Students with Disabilities
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Department of Education (DOE) has released expected funding amounts to support the education needs of individuals with disabilities. The funds, made available through the DOE's Office of Special Education, will be awarded to the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. The funds are awarded as follows: • Special Education - Grants to States - $29,926,082 - To help the st… Continue Reading
07.01.16
Hoeven Announces More Than $240,000 in DOT Funding to Support Pipeline Safety Programs in North Dakota
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has awarded a total of $240,307 to the State of North Dakota through its State Base Grants program. The program supports state pipeline safety programs by reimbursing them a portion of each state's total program expenses for a calendar year based on its performance. "As we work towards building an 'all-of-the-above' energy plan for ou… Continue Reading
07.01.16
Hoeven: Department of Veterans Affairs to Open First VA National Cemetery in North Dakota
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has purchased 4.82 acres of land in Cass County, ND, and will open the first VA national cemetery in North Dakota. The cemetery, which is being developed under the VA's Rural Initiative, will serve approximately 24,388 veterans, their spouses and eligible family members located within a 75-mile radius of Fargo. "North Dakotans have a long and proud tradition of serving in our nation's armed forces… Continue Reading
06.30.16
Hoeven: FEMA to Grant Extension on Removing Drayton Levee
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that, at his request, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) would grant a request from Drayton for a six month extension before the city must remove an earthen levee built on land acquired through the Hazard Mitigation Program. Hoeven spoke with Roy Wright, Deputy Associate Administrator for Insurance and Mitigation at FEMA, who agreed to work with the senator and the city to secure the extension. Meanwhile, as chairman of the Department… Continue Reading
06.30.16
Hoeven: Senate Passes Resolution Honoring American Cowboys
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Senate has passed a resolution declaring Saturday, July 23 as National Day of the American Cowboy. Hoeven cosponsored the resolution, introduced by Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., to honor cowboys across the United States. "Cowboys have shaped our nation's history and culture through their grit and independent spirit," Hoeven said. "North Dakota author Louis L'Amour said, 'Nobody got anywhere in the world by simply being content,' and the Ame… Continue Reading
06.30.16
Hoeven, Heitkamp Join Bipartisan Group of Senators Urging Department of Defense to Swiftly Replace UH-1N Helicopters
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) today joined a bipartisan group of 10 Senators, led by Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), in urging the Department of Defense (DoD) to replace the Vietnam-era UH-1N helicopters as soon as possible. While these helicopters are responsible for protecting our nation's intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) fleet, including those located around the Minot Air Force Base, the Commander of U.S. Strategic Command has deemed the… Continue Reading
06.29.16
Hoeven: FEMA Awards $7.4 Million to North Dakota to Implement State Security Strategy, Prepare for Emergencies and Protect Borders
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves as chairman of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations Committee, today announced that North Dakota will receive a total of $7.4 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding to help protect communities from catastrophic events, prepare for emergencies and secure the country's borders. As chairman, Hoeven oversees funding for FEMA and the other agencies at DHS. "Events in Fargo, Minot, Bismarck and elsewhere in our st… Continue Reading
06.29.16
Hoeven Supports Funding for Veterans and Combating the Zika Virus
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement regarding appropriations to support Veterans Affairs and combat the Zika virus: "We need to 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. This funding was attached to legislation that will actually provide a 4 percent increase in funding for veterans compared to last year. Unfortunately the bill… Continue Reading
