News Releases
Hoeven to Energy Secretary Granholm: More U.S. Domestic Oil Production & Refining Capacity Needed to Alleviate Inflation on American Consumers
WASHINGTON - At a recent hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Senator John Hoeven pressed Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on the need for greater U.S. domestic oil and gas production to bring down prices for American consumers, while stressing the importance of increasing the nation's refining capacity. In contrast: U.S. oil refining capacity declined from 19 million barrels per day (BPD) in 2019 to 17.9 million bpd, a loss that is not expected to be offset by pend… Continue Reading
04.21.23
Hoeven: FAA Awards $11 Million in Grants to North Dakota Airports
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded more than $11 million to the following North Dakota airports for projects including runway, taxiway, terminal and lighting improvements, as well as upgrades to snow removal equipment and facilities: Jamestown Regional Airport- $7,007,500 Minot International Airport - $980,000 Ellendale Airport - $600,000 Linton Muni… Continue Reading
04.21.23
Hoeven Outlines Visit to Taiwan and South Korea, Calls for Greater Defense and Trade Ties in the Pacific
WASHINGTON - During remarks delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate this week, Senator John Hoeven reviewed his recent visit to South Korea and Taiwan, outlining their longstanding defense and trade ties with the U.S. and stressing the need to: Enhance the self-defense capabilities of U.S. allies and partners in the Pacific to better deter the aggressions of China and North Korea. Advance a regional strategy of like-minded allies and partners to preserve peace and stability and support a f… Continue Reading
04.20.23
Hoeven: Senate Passes Fire Grants and Safety Act
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today released the following statement after the Senate approved the Fire Grants and Safety Act, legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Fire Administration and federal grant programs that support local fire departments. "North Dakota's firefighters and first responders do a great job saving lives and property in emergency situations. Their services are vital to the well-being of our communities and providing a high quality of life for our citizens," Hoeven said. … Continue Reading
04.20.23
Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Strengthen Defense Ties in the Pacific, Ensure Effective Nuclear Deterrent & Enhance U.S. Domain Awareness
WASHINGTON - At a hearing of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee this week, U.S. Senator John Hoeven discussed with U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown and Chief of Space Operations Gen. B. Chance Saltzman efforts to deter China's aggression and the importance of: Strengthening the ties between the U.S. and its partners and allies in the Pacific, including supporting the self-defense of South Korea and Taiwan. Hoeven discussed how … Continue Reading
04.19.23
Hoeven Helps Intro Bill to Stop the Ban of Traditional Ammo & Tackle on Public Lands
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven recently joined Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) in introducing legislation to prohibit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from banning the use of traditional lead ammunition or tackle on public lands. "Our legislation will protect sportsmen and their access to hunt and fish on public lands. These activities are a treasured past time in North Dakota, and federal overreach should not hinder s… Continue Reading
04.19.23
Hoeven Addresses NDAREC Legislative Rally, Outlines Work to Ensure Low-Cost, Dependable Electricity
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy Committee, this week spoke to members of the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives (NDAREC) at their legislative rally on Capitol Hill. The senator provided a legislative update and outlined his work to support the state's electric cooperatives. "Thanks to the efforts of our innovative energy industry, including our electric cooperatives, North Dakota is a global leader in producing more energy with better environ… Continue Reading
04.14.23
Hoeven, Taiwan Agriculture Officials Reaffirm Longstanding Agriculture Trade Partnership
TAIPEI - U.S. Senator John Hoeven, ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and Wen-Jane Tu, Deputy Minister of Taiwan's Council of Agriculture, issued the following statement after meeting on agriculture and trade, and reaffirming the longstanding trade partnership between the U.S. and Taiwan. "The United States, particularly my home state of North Dakota, and Taiwan have long been dependable partners in agricultur… Continue Reading
04.13.23
Hoeven Meets with Taiwan President Tsai, Reaffirms Long-Standing Economic and Defense Relationship
TAIPEI - U.S. Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee and ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, this week met with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and National Security Advisor Wellington Koo to reaffirm support for Taiwan. Hoeven outlined the importance of strengthening long-standing economic and defense ties to promote peace and prosperity in the Pacific region. "Taiwan has been a friend and partner of the United States for decad… Continue Reading
04.12.23
Hoeven: Federal Court Blocks Implementation of Biden Administration's Expanded WOTUS Rule
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland issued a preliminary injunction blocking the implementation of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) expanded Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule for the 24 states represented in the case, including North Dakota. "This injunction is a welcome relief from the ever-growing, burdensome regulations being pushed by the Biden administration," said Hoeven. "This expanded WOTUS rule wou… Continue Reading
04.12.23
Hoeven Travels to DMZ; Meets with South Korean Defense, Agriculture Officials to Strengthen Security, Trade Ties
SEOUL - Senator John Hoeven this week met with government, military and agriculture leaders in South Korea to strengthen military and agriculture trade ties with South Korea. Hoeven's visit is timely as this year marks the 70th anniversary of the alliance between the U.S. and South Korea, which was signed in 1953. As a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, which is responsible for funding U.S. military forces, Hoeven traveled to Seoul and the demilitarized zone (DMZ) to meet wit… Continue Reading
04.10.23
ND Delegation Sponsoring Legislation to Enable Greater Development of State-Owned Lands & Minerals
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and Congressman Kelly Armstrong reintroduced the North Dakota Trust Lands Completion Act, bicameral legislation to authorize the State of North Dakota to relinquish state-owned lands and minerals contained within the Tribal Reservations to the U.S. Department of the Interior and, in exchange, receive federal land and minerals of equal value within North Dakota. Currently, North Dakota holds more than 130,000 acres of minerals and over 31,000 sur… Continue Reading
04.06.23
Hoeven Joins Effort Calling on FCC to Rollout Next Gen Television Standard, Support Local Broadcasters
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven recently joined Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) in calling on Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to expedite the continued rollout of the Next Generation Television standard, advanced technology that will help broadcasters continue to provide quality local news and support an improved emergency alert system. "The Next Gen TV standard is essential to the continued vitality and competitiveness of local t… Continue Reading
04.06.23
Hoeven Statement on EPA Advancing Costly, Duplicative Regulations Targeting Coal-Fired Electric
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed revision of the Mercury and Air Toxic Standards (MATS) rule that imposes costly and duplicative Obama-era regulations targeting coal-fired electric power plants. When first advanced in 2012, this rule contributed to the closure of numerous power plants, before being struck down by the Supreme Court in 2015. The Biden administration has now revived this rul… Continue Reading
04.06.23
Hoeven Sponsoring Legislation to Restore Mission of National Coal Council
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, this week reintroduced the Coal Council Certainty Act to restore the mission of the National Coal Council (NCC), a federal advisory committee that previously provided advice, recommendations and insights to the Department of Energy (DOE) on issues related to the coal industry. The NCC was originally established in 1984 and was comprised of coal producers and consumers, carbon researchers, ac… Continue Reading
04.06.23
Hoeven Helps Intro CRA to Overturn Biden Rule on the Endangered Species Act
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven recently joined Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) in introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to retain the regulatory definition of habitat within the Endangered Species Act (ESA). By defining habitat, this CRA will provide clarity and transparency to landowners and businesses in North Dakota and throughout the west. "This CRA is about pushing back on the overreaching Biden rule that doesn't respect private property rights and would lead to uncertai… Continue Reading
04.05.23
Hoeven Holds Flood Coordination Meeting with National Weather Service, Army Corps & Bismarck-Mandan Leaders
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today held a meeting with city, county and federal authorities to prepare for potential spring flooding in Burleigh and Morton counties. The senator received an update on the latest forecast from the National Weather Service and discussed disaster and first responder preparations being made in the region. Hoeven convened the meeting to help ensure coordination across all levels of government in order to protect homes and businesses. Participants included Bis… Continue Reading
04.05.23
Hoeven Working to Stop BLM's Proposed Public Lands Overhaul
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement opposing the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) proposed Public Lands Rule that would overhaul the management of more than 245 million acres of taxpayer-owned lands. The rule, which was published yesterday, would establish "conservation leases" that would lock away federal lands in conflict with the longstanding tradition of multiple use requirements established by Congress. "North Dakota and other western states depend on acc… Continue Reading
04.04.23
Hoeven Outlines Convergence of North Dakota's Ag Leadership & Growing Role in U.S. Space Operations
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today gave a virtual address kicking off Emerging Prairie and the University of North Dakota's (UND) Space Ag Conference, where he discussed the convergence of North Dakota's leadership in agriculture with the state's growing role in U.S. space operations and research. The senator stressed that by working to address the challenges of agriculture production in space, as would be needed for extended manned missions, partners in the state can help advance new… Continue Reading
04.03.23
Hoeven Holds Meeting to Coordinate Flood Response Efforts in the Red River Valley
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today held a meeting with city, county and federal authorities to prepare for expected spring flooding in the Red River Valley. The senator received an update on the latest forecast from the National Weather Service and discussed disaster and first responder preparations being made in the region, including sandbagging operations which are set to begin later this week. Participants included Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney, West Fargo Mayor Bernie Dardis, Cass County Comm… Continue Reading
