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Hoeven Helps Introduce, Pass Senate Resolution Honoring National Police Week
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven joined Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) in introducing a Senate Resolution marking National Police Week, which has now unanimously passed the Senate. The resolution reiterates support for the men and women in law enforcement and honors the 576 law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty in 2021 and the 92 lost to date in 2022. "We are so grateful for our nation's law enforcemen… Continue Reading
05.18.22
Hoeven Urges Biden Administration to Support Taiwan's Inclusion in Proposed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today joined Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, in urging the Biden administration to support Taiwan's inclusion as a partner in the proposed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). The senators outlined the importance of Taiwan to the United States as a trade partner and underscored that failing to include Taiwan in IPEF runs counter to U.S. economic interests in the regi… Continue Reading
05.18.22
Hoeven Secures Commitment from Space Force Leadership to Continue Advancing Low-Earth Orbit Satellite Mission at GFAFB
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, this week secured a commitment from U.S. Space Force Chief John Raymond to continue advancing the Space Development Agency's (SDA) Space Networking Center at Grand Forks Air Force Base as the SDA prepares to become part of the Space Force in October. The Space Networking Center will support the SDA's new low-Earth orbit (LEO) mission and serve as the backbone for all U.S. military communications across the… Continue Reading
05.18.22
Hoeven: Minot Air Force Base Helicopter Replacement, Nuclear Modernization Programs on Track
WASHINGTON - At a hearing of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven confirmed with Air Force leaders that modernization efforts are on track for nuclear forces based at the Minot Air Force Base. Hoeven outlined the importance of modernization efforts in ensuring the U.S. continues to have an effective nuclear deterrent with Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall and Air Force Chief of Staff General Charles Brown. Secretary Kendall and General Brown confirmed to Hoe… Continue Reading
05.16.22
Hoeven Announces More than $4.2 Million in Head Start Grants to Three ND Tribes
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Office of Head Start, has awarded funding to three North Dakota tribes: Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians - $1,647,772 Standing Rock Sioux Tribe - $1,406,427 Three Affiliated Tribes - $1,218,684 "Head Start provides important services to eligible children and families, and… Continue Reading
05.16.22
Hoeven Calls on Biden Administration to Combat Crime, Secure the Southern Border
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Committee, joined Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) today in introducing a resolution calling on the Biden administration to develop a plan to combat the rise in crime and the crisis at the southern border. "Securing the southern border and ensuring the safety of citizens of the United States is one of the most important responsibilities of the Federal Government," states the resolution. In addition to Hoeven… Continue Reading
05.16.22
Hoeven: Row Crop Disaster Assistance Signup to Begin in Late May, Assistance to Start Going Out in June
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today announced that signup will begin in May for the $9.25 billion in row crop disaster assistance that he secured, with assistance to start going out to producers in June. "We worked to secure this assistance to help our producers recover from the historic drought that impacted much of North Dakota, and it comes at a time when farmers rea… Continue Reading
05.13.22
Hoeven Announces USDA RD Funding to North Dakota
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development recently awarded funding to three North Dakota entities. Details are as follows: Towner County Hospital Authority - $10.9 million loan to construct a critical access hospital and nursing home. City of Napoleon - $590,000 loan and a $380,000 grant to replace… Continue Reading
05.13.22
Hoeven, Cruz Introduce Legislation to Change DOD COVID-19 Vaccination Policies
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, joined Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in introducing legislation to amend the Department of Defense's (DoD) current COVID-19 vaccination policies. The Allowing Military Exemptions, Recognizing Individual Concerns About New Shots (AMERICANS) Act of 2022 counters the Biden administration's efforts to punish servicemembers who decline to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The legislation would require the Secretary of… Continue Reading
05.12.22
Hoeven: Record-High Gasoline Prices, Inflation Result of Biden Administration's Harmful Energy Policies
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week delivered remarks on the Senate floor outlining the harmful impact of the Biden administration's policies on U.S. domestic energy production, which has resulted in record-high gas prices, rising inflation and increased costs across the economy for American families and individuals. "Yesterday, gasoline prices hit an all-time high of $4.37 a gallon nationwide, gas is up to an average $4.06 in my home state of North Dakota, and today, gas prices are even… Continue Reading
05.11.22
Hoeven Statement After Opposing Democrats' Abortion Legislation
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after opposing Democrats' abortion legislation, which would block state pro-life laws, including for late-term abortions, while also removing basic conscience protections for religious health care providers. "I voted against this legislation as part of my efforts to protect innocent life. This legislation would remove nearly all protections for the unborn, effectively allowing abortion up until birth across the country. At th… Continue Reading
05.11.22
Hoeven Continues Efforts to Ensure Livestock Indemnity Program Works for Ranchers, Get Disaster Assistance Out to Row Crop Producers
WASHINGTON - At a hearing of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee he co-chaired this week, Ranking Member Senator John Hoeven again urged U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to: Ensure the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) national payment rates reflect actual market rates and cover losses due to eligible diseases. This follows a roundtable discussion that Hoeven held with North Dakota livestock producers last month, where he gathered feedback on the avai… Continue Reading
05.10.22
Hoeven Urges FWS to Protect Sportsmen Access to Public Lands, Not Ban Lead Ammo & Tackle
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week joined Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) in urging Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Martha Williams not to restrict the use of lead ammo and tackle on U.S. public lands. "Policies or actions that reduce or limit sportsmen activities necessarily implicate wildlife conservation programs by affecting state agencies' revenue," wrote the senators. "Such policies or actions also handcuff wildlife managers by removing a critical conservation tool… Continue Reading
05.06.22
Hoeven Outlines Major Milestones in Permanently Protecting Souris River Valley from Flooding
MINOT, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today outlined major milestones in permanently protecting the Minot region against the threat of flooding, as he joined federal, state and local leaders in dedicating Phase MI-1 of the project, which includes the Broadway Pump Station and the 4th Avenue floodwalls. The senator stressed the importance of the recent progress made on the Maple Diversion, the project's fourth phase, as it serves as the capstone for the other phases of Milestone 1 and ultimately prov… Continue Reading
05.06.22
Hoeven Presses DHS Secretary Mayorkas to Enforce the Law, Outlines Tools Available to Secure the Nation's Southern Border
WASHINGTON - At a hearing of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven pressed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to enforce America's immigration laws and secure the southern border. The hearing follows Hoeven's recent visit to Del Rio and Eagle Pass, Texas to support Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials and North Dakota Guard members and draw attention to their work at the U.S.-Mexico border. Specifically, the … Continue Reading
05.05.22
Hoeven: Senate Approves Resolution Designating National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native American Women and Girls
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Senate approved a resolution designating today as a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered American Women and Girls. Hoeven is a cosponsor of the bipartisan Senate resolution. "The Senate unanimously approved this bipartisan resolution today to help raise greater awareness about the tragedy of missing and murdered Native American women and girls. We are working not only to raise awareness, but to provide… Continue Reading
05.05.22
Hoeven Presses Ag Secretary Vilsack to Ensure LIP Reflects Market Rates, Send Out Disaster Assistance ASAP
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week pressed U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack to: Ensure the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) national payment rates reflect actual market rates and covers losses due to eligible diseases. This follows a roundtable discussion that Hoeven held with North Dakota livestock producers last week, where he gathered feedback on the available federal assistance, including under LIP and the Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP). … Continue Reading
05.05.22
Hoeven Advances Nuclear Modernization & Sky Range Program with Defense Secretary & Joint Chiefs Chairman
WASHINGTON - At a hearing of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven advanced the following North Dakota defense priorities critical to the security of the U.S. and its allies with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, having: Affirmed Austin and Milley's support for U.S. nuclear modernization efforts important to Minot Air Force Base and secured their commitment to continue working with him to keep… Continue Reading
05.03.22
Hoeven Statement After Voting to Nullify Head Start Vaccine, Mask Mandates
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after voting for a resolution to nullify a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) rule that requires all Head Start staff and volunteers to be fully vaccinated and wear a mask. Hoeven helped introduce the resolution with Senator John Thune to stop the HHS mandate which also requires all children two years of age and older to wear a mask, including when they are playing outside. The Senate considered the resolution … Continue Reading
05.03.22
Hoeven Statement on Leaked SCOTUS Draft Opinion
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's leaked draft opinion in Dobbs V. Jackson Women's Health Organization: "This leak is a serious breach of the Supreme Court's security and independence, and it should be fully investigated. I remain committed to protecting the unborn and if the draft opinion reflects the final decision, it would have my support. It is consistent with my work in the Senate to advance pro-life legislation, support programs … Continue Reading
