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Hoeven Helps Introduce CRA to Stop Biden Administration's Anti-Second Amendment Pistol Rule
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven joined Senators John Kennedy (R-La.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) in introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to prevent the Biden administration's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) from enforcing a rule that would reclassify pistols as short-barreled rifles if stabilizing brace attachments are used. Disabled veterans and other Americans rely on these braces to use their firearms and in 2012, the Obama-Biden administration's … Continue Reading
03.18.23
Hoeven Addresses Roughrider Conference, Outlines Efforts to Strengthen NDNG Missions
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today addressed the North Dakota National Guard's annual Roughrider Conference, where he outlined Guard members' essential contributions to national security and discussed his efforts to ensure they receive the support and benefits they have earned. This includes: Working to support NDNG missions in North Dakota, as well as Guard deployments within the U.S. and abroad. Hoeven has advanced efforts to upgrade the MQ-9 Reaper in Fargo and to bring the MQ-1… Continue Reading
03.17.23
Hoeven Continues Pushing Back on Biden Administration's Harmful Energy Policies
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) this week joined Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) in sending a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to push back on energy tax increases proposed in President Biden's budget request for Fiscal Year 2024. Specifically, the senators outline the harmful impact of the administration's proposed $100 billion in targeted tax increases on energy, including the production of oil, gas, and coal. The senators highlight how these taxes will crush jobs, raise en… Continue Reading
03.17.23
Hoeven Urges Secretary Vilsack to Support Strengthening Farm Safety Net, Ensure Programs are Farmer-Friendly
WASHINGTON - At a hearing of the Senate Agriculture Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven urged U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to support efforts to maintain and strengthen the safety net for U.S. farmers and ranchers. The senator stressed the importance of good farm policy in maintaining Americans' access to an affordable, high-quality and reliable food supply. In particular, Hoeven called on Vilsack to work with him on the following priorities: Maintaining cr… Continue Reading
03.16.23
Hoeven Pushes Back on Biden's Tax-and-Spend Budget, Outlines Impact on American Consumers & Businesses
WASHINGTON - During remarks delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate this week, Senator John Hoeven pushed back on President Biden's tax-and-spend policies and outlined the negative impact that the president's budget request for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 would have on American consumers and businesses. "I support a Balanced Budget Amendment, and have done so since I first came to the Senate. I think that is something we need to pass," said Hoeven. "The president's budget, however, goes in the wron… Continue Reading
03.14.23
Hoeven Helps Introduce Legislation to Allow Year-Round Sale of E15
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today helped introduce the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023, legislation sponsored by Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) to allow the year-round sale of ethanol blends higher than 10 percent. The bill, which Hoeven has cosponsored since the 115th Congress, would: Make permanent the Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) waiver extension to allow year-round sale of E15. Help prevent a patchwork of state-level regulations and provide cer… Continue Reading
03.14.23
Hoeven Announces $1.86 Million Grant to Extend ND Veterans Cemetery
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery (NDVC) in Mandan has been awarded a federal grant of $1,860,775. This funding will be used to provide 1,440 columbarium niches, landscaping and infrastructure on approximately one acre of land, supporting additional burial options for the state's veterans and eligible family members. As a member of the Senate Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Committee, Hoeven worked to secure this aw… Continue Reading
03.10.23
Hoeven, Baldwin Introduce Legislation to Expand Flight-Training Programs for Veterans
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) this week reintroduced the American Aviator Act of 2023, bipartisan legislation to expand flight-training services for veterans who want to become commercial airline pilots. This would help ensure there are enough qualified pilots in the future to continue providing safe and reliable air service to rural airports across the country. The bill builds upon the $2.5 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding that Ho… Continue Reading
03.10.23
Hoeven Meets with North Dakota's U.S. Senate Youth Program Delegates
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week met with Gavin Kratcha, a junior at Hankinson Public School, and Will Nelson, a senior at Jamestown High School, who were chosen to represent North Dakota as delegates to the 61st annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). The program brings students from across the country to Washington, D.C. to meet with senators, the president, a Supreme Court Justice and cabinet officials. "We congratulate Gavin and Will on being selected as North Dakota'… Continue Reading
03.09.23
Hoeven Statement on President Biden's FY2024 Budget Request
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after President Biden released his budget request for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. "President Biden's budget request is just more of the same big government policies that have weakened the U.S. economy and led to historic levels of inflation for American consumers," said Hoeven. "Our nation needs to get its fiscal house in order, but we aren't going to get there through higher taxes on hardworking Americans, Green New Deal policies… Continue Reading
03.08.23
Hoeven Outlines Rise in Violent Crime, Urges Colleagues to Support Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON - During remarks delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate today, Senator John Hoeven outlined the alarming increase in violent crime across the U.S. The senator urged his colleagues in Congress to better support law enforcement, giving them the tools needed to protect communities. To this end, Hoeven is working to secure the nation's borders to help limit drug and human trafficking, while sponsoring measures like the resolution introduced by Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) to oppose t… Continue Reading
03.06.23
Hoeven Cosponsors Resolution to Protect U.S. Sovereignty, Ensure Senate Review of International Agreements
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) cosponsored a resolution introduced by Senator James Risch (R-Idaho) to ensure the president does not cede U.S. sovereignty to the World Health Organization (WHO). The resolution would make clear that any convention, agreement or other international instrument related to pandemic prevention, preparedness and response is a treaty, therefore requiring the approval of two-thirds of senators for ratification. "It is imperative that the U.S. sets its own pol… Continue Reading
03.06.23
Hoeven: Army Corps Work Plan Provides More Than $17 Million for Garrison Dam
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 work plan includes nearly $23 million for water resource facilities in North Dakota, including more than $17 million for operations and maintenance at Garrison Dam. "We've worked at both the federal and state level to prioritize access to Lake Sakakawea and support facilities, such as the Garrison Dam National Fish Hatchery, to help make this lake into a world-class fishing and outdoor … Continue Reading
03.06.23
Hoeven Helps Introduce Legislation to Boost Hiring of Military Spouses
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven joined his colleagues in introducing the Military Spouse Hiring Act, legislation to amend the tax code to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses. This bill, led by Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), would expand the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program, which incentivizes employers to hire individuals who experience unique employment barriers, to include military spouses. A recent survey by… Continue Reading
03.03.23
Hoeven Helps Introduce Bill Supporting NATO Allies Escape Energy Dependence on Russia
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week joined Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) in introducing the Energy Security Cooperation with Allied Partners in Europe (ESCAPE) Act to quickly provide U.S. allies with reliable and dependable American energy. The bill enhances the energy security of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members by providing an escape from dependence on Russian energy, helping stop Russia's political coercion and manipulation in the region. In addition, the legislation … Continue Reading
03.03.23
Hoeven Meets with NORTHCOM Commander About Challenges of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, this week met with General Glen VanHerck, Commander of the U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), to discuss recent issues with unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and how to better address these national security concerns. Hoeven outlined resources and partners currently operating in the Grand Forks region that can play an important role in the Department of… Continue Reading
03.02.23
Hoeven Meets with New Head of Global Strike Command, Outlines Importance of Minot AFB as Nation's Only Base with Dual Nuclear Missions
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, this week met with General Thomas Bussiere, the new commander of the Air Force Global Strike Command, to outline the importance of Minot Air Force Base, the only base in the nation with dual nuclear missions. "I had a good meeting with General Bussiere, the new commander of Global Strike Command," said Hoeven. "We discussed the incredible investments we're making in the Minot Air Force Base, including th… Continue Reading
03.02.23
Hoeven: North Dakota Paratrooper Veteran Honored with Final Jump Over Fort Bragg
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the ashes of North Dakota veteran Vincent Compeau were spread in the dropzone following a jump over Fort Bragg in North Carolina. Compeau, a North Dakota native, served with the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne 505 Infantry Company as a paratrooper and infantryman at Fort Bragg from 1980 to 1986. Following his service, he returned to his home state, residing with his family in the communities of Grand Forks, New Town and Makoti. Af… Continue Reading
02.28.23
Hoeven Reintroduces Legislation to Streamline and Improve Energy Development Permitting
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) this week reintroduced the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Mineral Spacing Act. The bill, which is cosponsored by Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.), would streamline and improve the permitting process for energy development, remove duplicative regulations and better respect the rights of private mineral holders. "The Biden administration continues to block federal oil and gas permitting and leasing, costi… Continue Reading
02.24.23
Hoeven: Long Past Time Biden Administration Ends COVID-19 Mandates
WASHINGTON - In a call with Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra this week, Senator John Hoeven: Pressed Secretary Becerra to rescind mandates related to COVID-19. Reinforced the importance of telehealth in rural health care and supporting efforts to bolster the rural health care workforce. "The Biden administration has announced it plans to end the public health emergency in May," said Hoeven. "The federal government must also end its overreaching COVID… Continue Reading
