News Releases
Hoeven Statement in Response to President Obama's State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement in response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address this evening before a joint session of Congress: "With a chronically sluggish economy and more than 12 million Americans still unemployed, the president this evening needed to focus squarely on the nation's economic vitality, our deficit, debt and job creation. While he acknowledged the importance of these issues, the approach he outlined will not get us where… Continue Reading
02.12.13
Hoeven: Administration Needs to Preserve and Strengthen the U.S. Nuclear Deterrent
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today said North Korea's successful detonation of a miniaturized nuclear device capable of being mounted on a missile poses a threat to the United States and international peace and stability. At the same time Iran is pressing forward with its nuclear program and China is modernizing its nuclear arsenal. All of these developments mean we need to sustain and strengthen the U.S. nuclear deterrent, he said. "North Korea's nuclear test today poses a threat to the Un… Continue Reading
02.11.13
Delegation Honors Medal of Honor Recipient Clinton Romesha
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp and Congressman Kevin Cramer today joined in honoring Minot resident and Army Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha at a Medal of Honor ceremony held at the White House. President Obama presented Romesha with the nation's highest military honor for his courageous actions against an armed enemy in Afghanistan on October 3, 2009. "Staff Sgt. Romesha went above and beyond the call of duty that day in Afghanistan. He acted with tremendous bravery and with … Continue Reading
02.08.13
Hoeven Announces Delta to Begin Air Service in Dickinson
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that Delta Airlines will begin twice-daily nonstop service between Dickinson's Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport and Minneapolis/St. Paul beginning June 10, 2013. Airline officials say the Delta flights will be operated by SkyWest using CRJ-200s, 50-seat regional jet aircraft. "We've worked closely with Delta and Dickinson leaders to get expanded jet service and we appreciate the airline committing to serve southwestern North Dakota," Hoeven sa… Continue Reading
02.08.13
Hoeven, Great River Announce EPA Approval of Dakota Spirit Ag Energy Permit
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven and Great River Energy (GRE) today announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved Renewable Fuel Standard-2 certification for the company's Dakota Spirit AgEnergy facility in the Spiritwood Park near Jamestown. Hoeven last summer pressed EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson to expedite the approval process. Today's notice of certification clears the way for GRE to market next generation biofuels as part of a model energy complex. Dakota Spirit A… Continue Reading
02.07.13
Delegation, Governor Respond to Corps' Decision to Allow Withdrawal of Water from Lake Sakakawea
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp, Congressman Kevin Cramer and Governor Jack Dalyrmple today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' decision to allow the withdrawal of water from Lake Sakakawea as authorized by the first Surplus Water Agreement under Section 6 of the 1944 Flood Control Act: "Colonel Joel R. Cross, Omaha District Commander of the Army Corps of Engineers, announced Wednesday that the Corps reached an agreement to allow … Continue Reading
02.07.13
Hoeven, Heitkamp Introduce Legislation to Streamline Processing of Federal Oil and Gas Permits in ND
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp today introduced legislation to help streamline oil and gas permitting on federal lands in western North Dakota. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Streamlining Act expands the service area of the Miles City, Mont. office to include North Dakota and changes it to the Montana/Dakotas State Office. This will allow the office to process permits for North Dakota, expediting approvals, which currently take up to nine months. "This is the kind of … Continue Reading
02.07.13
Hoeven: America Must Retain Its Strategic Deterrence: The Continuing Case for the Nuclear Triad
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven Wednesday told an audience of Air Force personnel, reservist officers, defense industry professionals and congressional staff that a nuclear triad is the most effective strategy to preserve peace and stability in an increasingly dangerous and nuclearized world, particularly with countries like Iran looking to develop and North Korea seeking to expand nuclear weapons capabilities. Hoeven said the nuclear triad is the bedrock of our national defense, comprising ju… Continue Reading
02.04.13
Hoeven Announces United Airlines to Begin Air Service to Dickinson
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that United Airlines will begin twice-daily nonstop service between Dickinson's Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport and Denver beginning June 6, 2013. Airline officials say the United Express flights will be operated by ExpressJet using 50-seat regional jet aircraft. "United's plan for new flights in and out of Dickinson twice a day is great news in this growing part of our state," said Hoeven. "Our airports are seeing increasing demands and reco… Continue Reading
02.01.13
Hoeven, Heitkamp, Cramer: Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Bill Includes Access to CDBG Disaster Funding for Minot Area
MINOT, N.D. - Senators John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp and Congressman Kevin Cramer today said they worked to ensure that North Dakota communities would be eligible for disaster recovery funding under the Hurricane Sandy disaster bill to help the Minot area address unmet needs after the flood of 2011. The Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013, which Congress passed last week, includes a $16 billion appropriation for the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Community Developmen… Continue Reading
01.31.13
Hoeven Statement on Final Passage of the No Budget No Pay Act of 2013 in th U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement following passage of H.R. 325, the No Budget No Pay Act of 2013 in the U.S. Senate: "This afternoon, I voted in favor of the No Budget No Pay Act of 2013. I believe we need a budget with real reforms and real savings. This measure will suspend the nation's debt ceiling until May 18 but require both Houses of Congress to produce a budget for the 2014 fiscal year by April 15, 2013. "In addition, I cosponsored legislation led b… Continue Reading
01.31.13
Hoeven: The Time Has Come to Act and Approve the Keystone XL Pipeline
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven continued to call on President Obama to approve the Keystone XL pipeline project as part of a comprehensive approach to achieving North American energy security. In a speech on the Senate floor, Hoeven made the case for approving the pipeline project which will create thousands of jobs, provide revenue to help with the debt and deficit and help to achieve North American energy independence. Hoeven cited the following facts in calling for approval of the Keystone… Continue Reading
01.29.13
Hoeven, Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Immigration Reform Legislation
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven and a bipartisan group of senators today introduced the Immigration Innovation Act of 2013 (I2), a reform measure that will establish a market-based immigration system keyed to industry demand for skilled workers in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields. In addition to Hoeven, original cosponsors of the bill are Senators Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), J… Continue Reading
01.29.13
Hoeven Welcomes Japan's Decision to Import More U.S. Beef
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today commended Japan's decision to important more U.S. beef and beef products. Effective Feb. 1, the U.S. and Japan will begin a new agreement that includes an adjustment to Japan's age-based beef import limits. Japan has agreed to adjust its rules to allow the importing of U.S. beef from cattle up to 30 months of age following a previous restriction that limited imports to cattle less than 20 months of age. Senator Hoeven has been working to expand opportuniti… Continue Reading
01.29.13
Hoeven Encourages North Dakota Students to Apply for Library of Congress Fellowship
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Library of Congress is currently accepting nominations from college and graduate students interested in participating in the Library of Congress Junior Fellows Summer Intern program. The senator encourages students interested in library work, exploring key parts of the Library's special format collections, and working directly with Library of Congress curators and specialists to apply for this internship. "The Library of Congress Junior … Continue Reading
01.28.13
Hoeven, Heitkamp, Cramer Support Sandy Supplemental Disaster Legislation
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp and Congressman Kevin Cramer today said Congress has approved the $50.5 billion Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, supplemental appropriations designed to assist victims of Hurricane Sandy and other natural disasters. The measure has passed both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives and now goes to the president's desk for signature. The legislation includes a $16 billion appropriation for the Department of Housing and Urban Developme… Continue Reading
01.28.13
Hoeven, Heitkamp, Cramer Call on FAA Administrator to Support Western ND Airports
WASHINGTON - In a letter to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta, Senators John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp, and Congressman Kevin Cramer today asked the agency to support vital airport expansion projects in Minot, Williston and Dickinson. All of these cities are experiencing rapid population growth and record boardings as a consequence of expanding energy development. The full text of the letter follows: "North Dakota continues to experience unprecedented economic g… Continue Reading
01.25.13
Hoeven, Cornyn Settle Wager on Bison, Bearkat Championship Game
WASHINGTON - Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) this week presented Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) with Texas beef steaks to settle their friendly wager on the outcome of the NCAA Division I Championship Subdivision title game between the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Bison and the Sam Houston State Bearkats. Hoeven wagered North Dakota bison steaks against Cornyn's Texas beef steaks. On January 5, the Bison won the national championship, 39-13, to clinch the title for the second year in a row. … Continue Reading
01.23.13
Hoeven, Baucus, Bipartisan Group of Senators Call on President to Approve Keystone After Approval By Nebraska
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators today sent a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to approve the Keystone XL pipeline following Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman's approval of the route through Nebraska Tuesday. In one day's time, the letter gained 53 signatures, a majority of the U.S. Senate. Senators in addition to Hoeven and Baucus who attended the news conference include Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Mark Pryor… Continue Reading
01.23.13
Hoeven Statement on Death of Chester Reiten
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven and his wife Mikey extended their condolences today to the family and friends of North Dakota businessman and philanthropist Chester Reiten, who died yesterday in Minot: "Chester Reiten was a great North Dakotan and a great American. He especially loved Minot. I feel privileged to have known Chet all my life, and I am thankful to have called him a friend. He has left an indelible impact on our state and country, first serving our nation during World War II and … Continue Reading
