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Hoeven, Heinrich: National Bison Legacy Act Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M) today announced that the president has signed into law legislation they introduced designating the bison as the U.S. national mammal. The bipartisan bill, the National Bison Legacy Act, also recognizes the historical, economic and cultural significance of the bison, as well as its importance to many Native American tribes as a sacred and spiritual symbol of their heritage. "The bison is now officially the U.S. National Mamma… Continue Reading
05.06.16
Hoeven Helps Dedicate Display at Dakota Territory Air Museum
MINOT, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today joined federal, state and local officials in dedicating a new display at the Dakota Territory Air Museum in honor of the 5th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (FIS). The new outdoor display features three aircraft of the type flown by the 5th FIS out of Minot Air Force Base (MAFB). The squadron, known as the "Spitten Kittens," was a part of the MAFB from 1960 to 1988. The display includes a Lockheed T-33 (which was part of the 5th FIS), a Convair F-106 and a Mc… Continue Reading
05.06.16
Hoeven Celebrates Milestone in Advancing Permanent Flood Protection for Minot Region
MINOT, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today joined federal, state and community leaders in Minot to mark the signing of the cost-share agreement between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Souris River Joint Water Resource Board for the Corps' flood protection feasibility study. As a member of the Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Committee, Hoeven secured authorization and $200,000 in federal funding for the study, which will help identify the best options for mitigating flood risks and i… Continue Reading
05.06.16
Hoeven Announces UAS Cooperative Agreement Between UND, DHS
WASHINGTON - As Chairman of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations Committee, Senator John Hoeven today announced that DHS has agreed to his request to enter into a cooperative agreement with the University of North Dakota (UND) to develop new technologies for countering potential unmanned aerial systems (UAS) security threats. "The University of North Dakota is conducting innovative work in the unmanned aerial systems sector," said Hoeven. "Under this agreement, UND and the D… Continue Reading
05.06.16
Hoeven: New Minot Airport Terminal Will Support Magic City Economy, Ensure High Quality of Life
MINOT, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today joined community leaders at a dedication ceremony for the new terminal at the Minot International Airport. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Hoeven worked to secure $32 million in federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for the $75.6 million project. "This new airport terminal, which serves as a gateway to the Magic City, has improved amenities and services to make travel more efficient and convenient for our community and its … Continue Reading
05.05.16
Hoeven Announces $2.1 Million HHS Grant to the Center for Rural Health at UND
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $2.1 million to the Center for Rural Health at the University of North Dakota. The funds are made available through HHS' Office of Rural Health Policy and will support the center's Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub), formerly the Rural Assistance Center, which provides technical assistance and education to enhance the… Continue Reading
05.04.16
Hoeven: HHS Awards More Than $500K to Valley Community Health Centers
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $516,971 to Valley Community Health Centers in Northwood. The funds will be used to perform facility renovations, expansions or construction in order to increase patient capacity and provide health services to underserved areas. HHS expects the funding to serve approximately 4,800 new patients. "We continue working hard… Continue Reading
05.04.16
Hoeven: Senate DHS Appropriations Committee Approves $34 Million to Relieve Airport Security Lines Ahead of Summer Travel Surge
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations Committee, today released the following statement after approving a DHS request to shift $34 million in funding in the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) budget in order to increase the number of TSA screeners at U.S airports and help mitigate long wait times at security checkpoints. "Our number one priority is keeping the traveling public safe, which can and should be done … Continue Reading
05.04.16
Hoeven, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Encourage Volunteers at Community Health Centers
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven joined Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) in supporting the Family Health Care Accessibility Act. The legislation is designed to remove barriers currently preventing health care professionals from volunteering their services at cost-effective, high-quality primary and preventative health care facilities, known as Community Health Centers (CHCs). The Family Health Care Accessibility Act would provide medical malpractice coverage to all qualified he… Continue Reading
05.03.16
Hoeven: USDA Awards Nearly $2 Million to NDSU for Agriculture Research
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee and Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded two grants totaling $2,197,839 to North Dakota State University (NDSU). The funds are made available through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) and are awarded as follows: • $2,147,839 - To improve management of existing cropping systems, increase long-term productivity wi… Continue Reading
05.03.16
Hoeven Brings Interior Assistant Secretary to ND, Pushes for States-First Approach to Stream Buffer Rule
BEULAH, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today hosted Interior Department Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management Janice Schneider for meetings with state and mining industry leaders to show her firsthand the impact of the agency's proposed Stream Buffer rule and to push Interior to work with the states to find a rule that is workable in North Dakota and protects water quality, jobs and the economy. Hoeven also pressed Schneider to send Office of Surface Mining personnel to meet with the … Continue Reading
05.02.16
Hoeven Working to Prevent Regulatory Uncertainty for Ag Producers, Ensure Farm Bill Works as Intended
WEST FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today held a roundtable with North Dakota agriculture producers, where he outlined his efforts to provide regulatory and legal certainty for farmers and ranchers. Hoeven has been working as a member of the Senate Agriculture and Appropriations Committees to prevent burdensome federal regulations that undermine agriculture producers' operations, including the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Waters of the U.S. rule and the Occupational Safety & He… Continue Reading
04.30.16
Hoeven Outlines Work to Give Veterans Better Access to Health Care Services at Disabled American Veterans Convention
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today addressed the 96th annual North Dakota Disabled American Veterans Convention and outlined his efforts to provide veterans with the health care services they need. The senator also presented the Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal to Warren Tobin in recognition of his service to the United States Air Force and our nation's veterans. "The Disabled American Veterans is one of the hardest working organizations in our state, leading the way on im… Continue Reading
04.29.16
Hoeven Stresses Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Ensuring Access to High-Speed Internet on Tribal Lands
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week stressed the importance of public-private partnerships in deploying broadband infrastructure in Indian Country to address unserved areas and provide greater opportunity and economic growth. Hoeven underscored the topic with private Native American groups and federal officials from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) at a hearing of the Senate Committee on I… Continue Reading
04.29.16
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
