News Releases
Hoeven Meets With U.S. Trade Ambassador Kirk to Advance Free Trade Agreements
WASHINGTON -Senator John Hoeven yesterday afternoon met with U.S. Trade Ambassador Ron Kirk to continue his efforts to get the South Korean, Colombian and Panamanian free trade agreements to the floor of the U.S. Senate. Hoeven has been advocating for passage of the agreements, and asked Ambassador Kirk if there was anything more the Administration needed to move them forward. Kirk indicated he feels that they're prepared to bring the agreements to the floor by September, and he thanked the Sen… Continue Reading
07.29.11
Conrad, Hoeven Ask Secretary Clinton to Review Souris River Basin Operations Agreement
Washington - Senators Kent Conrad and John Hoeven have asked Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to review the parameters of an agreement with the Canadian government that determines water management in the Souris River Basin following record flows that led to a devastating flood in Minot and other surrounding communities this year. In a letter to the State Department, North Dakota's Senators requested a review of the operations of the dams in the Souris River Basin in light of this year's histo… Continue Reading
07.28.11
Hoeven: The American People Want Us To Come To An Agreement
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today spoke on the Senate floor urging Congress to reach an agreement to address the debt ceiling and find savings. A transcript of Senator Hoeven's remarks follows: I rise this morning to speak about the need to come to an agreement on how we handle the debt ceiling. We need to come to agreement on addressing our nation's deficit and the debt. Let's review where we are right now. If you look at our fiscal situation, right now t… Continue Reading
07.28.11
Hoeven, Wyden, Begich Introduce TRIP Bond Program to Help Build Transportation Infrastructure
Washington, D.C. - Looking to leverage private investment and an untapped market for tax credit bonding to rebuild America's transportation infrastructure, U.S. Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Mark Begich (D-Alaska) have introduced legislation to create a tax credit bond program dedicated to transportation infrastructure. Transportation and Regional Infrastructure Project bonds or TRIPs will be a financing tool to fund the rebuilding of the nation's crumbling transportation… Continue Reading
07.27.11
Delegation Announces More Than $1.4 Million in Funding to Help Co-ops Recover from Storm Damage
Washington - Senators Kent Conrad and John Hoeven and Congressman Rick Berg announced today that the State of North Dakota will receive more than $1.4 million in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to compensate the Mountrail - Williams Electric Coop for storm damage to its infrastructure that resulted in a loss of electric power to essential services earlier this spring. "North Dakota was hit hard by the spring blizzard. The storm devastated our power co-operatives and … Continue Reading
07.27.11
Conrad, Hoeven Encourage North Dakota Students to Apply for U.S. Senate Youth Program
Washington- North Dakota Senators Kent Conrad and John Hoeven announced today that the United States Senate Youth Program (USYPP) is now accepting nominations for its 50th Anniversary Washington Week. The senators encouraged North Dakota high school students interested in public service careers to apply for the program, which brings students from across the country to the nation's capital to experience the federal government in action. Student delegates receive an all-expense paid trip and a $5… Continue Reading
07.27.11
Hoeven Presses Need to Maximize Flood Protections This Year, Prevention Next Year In Meeting With Gen. McMahon
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today called on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Northwest Division Commander Gen. John McMahon to maximize efforts to protect residents on the Missouri River from flooding this year, and to have a solid plan in place to prevent flooding next year. McMahon, who is in charge of managing the Missouri River system, met with Hoeven this morning in Washington to brief the Senator on the Corps' strategy for the 2012 season, which the agency plans to release Friday. McMaho… Continue Reading
07.26.11
Delegation Announces $600,000 for Homeless ND Veterans
Washington - Senators Kent Conrad and John Hoeven and Congressman Rick Berg announced today that the North Dakota Coalition of Homeless People in Bismarck will receive a $600,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to help prevent and end homelessness among veterans. The North Dakota Coalition of Homeless People will use the grant to provide services to approximately 200 participant households throughout the state of North Dakota. "It is shame that those who have bravely served o… Continue Reading
07.25.11
Hoeven Honors North Dakota Senate Majority Leader Bob Stenehjem in the Congressional Record
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today entered the following statement into the Congressional Record honoring the late North Dakota Senate Majority Leader Bob Stenehjem: Mr. President, today I honor the life and exemplary service of North Dakota's late Senate Majority Leader Bob Stenehjem. Bob died last week in a car accident in Alaska on his way back from doing one of the things he loved best when not working: fishing in the great outdoors. During the 10 years he served as Majority Leader of … Continue Reading
07.22.11
Hoeven, 11 Republican Colleagues Work To Advance Pending Trade Agreements, Trade Adjustment Authority
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven and 11 other Republican senators worked this week to advance pending trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama. In a letter to President Barack Obama, the 12 senators urged the Administration to forward the agreements to the U.S. Congress for approval. In return, the senators agreed to give the Trade Adjustment Assistance bill, which the president has linked to the trade agreements, a separate up or down vote. Although the Administration won't send… Continue Reading
07.22.11
Hoeven Condemns Violence in Norway
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven condemned two acts of terrorism today in Norway, and extended his condolences to the nation's people. "Such senseless acts of violence against innocent people violate every standard of human decency," Hoeven said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with all Norwegians today, and especially those who have been directly affected by these tragic acts of terrorism." Explosions damaged several government buildings in central Oslo this afternoon, killing at least seven an… Continue Reading
07.21.11
Hoeven:Get On Board For Minot With America's Favorite Park Contest
WASHINGTON - Sen. John Hoeven today is calling on all North Dakotans and friends of North Dakota to vote for Minot's Oak Park in the Coca Cola Company's America's Favorite Park contest. The park has climbed in the voting this week and is currently in first place. The first place winner will receive $100,000 and be named "America's Favorite Park." The second and third place winners will receive $50,000 and $25,000 respectively. The grants will be used to restore, rebuild or enhance places withi… Continue Reading
07.20.11
Hoeven Works to Support Veterans, Keep Military Strong
WASHINGTON - Sen. John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Senate has passed the FY 2012 appropriation previously approved by the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs. The measure will provide greater security for veterans and stronger infrastructure for America's military. The $142 billion funding package includes provisions for the Minot Air Force Base and a range of veterans services in North Dakota and western Minnesota. "It is vitally important, even … Continue Reading
07.20.11
Hoeven: New Grand Forks Air Force Base Unit Strengthens Mission
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today said that the U.S. Air Force's decision to activate soon a new unit at the Grand Forks Air Force Base strengthens the Global Hawk mission and secures its position at the base. The 69th Reconnaissance Group will operate and maintain the RQ-4 Global Hawk mission. "As a cutting-edge unmanned aerial system, Global Hawk will provide powerful capabilities for our military," Hoeven said. "Already, unmanned aerial systems play a vital role in our nation's security… Continue Reading
07.19.11
Hoeven Joins Former Governors in Pressing For Passage of a Balanced Budget Amendment
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today joined Senators Mike Johanns (R-Neb.), Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) in pressing for a Balanced Budget Amendment. All former governors, the Senators cite the requirement for 49 out of 50 states to balance their state budgets in urging their Senate colleagues to vote on and pass the constitutional amendment. An excerpt from Hoeven's remarks follows: The unemployment rate in our state is 3.3%. I attribute that to building a pro-growt… Continue Reading
07.19.11
Hoeven Honored With National Drug Court Professionals' 2011 All Rise Leadership Award
WASHINGTON - The National Association of Drug Court Professionals' (NADCP) today presented Senator John Hoeven with the organization's 2011 All Rise Leadership Award. The presentation was made in a Washington, D.C. ceremony on the U.S. Capitol grounds featuring actors Martin Sheen, Harry Lennix, Mathew Perry and Melissa Fitzgerald. As governor, Hoeven was a strong advocate of Drug Courts, which provide treatment, support and close monitoring as an alternative to incarceration for non-violent,… Continue Reading
07.19.11
Hoeven Statement on the Death of North Dakota Seante Majority Leader Bob Stenhjem
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement in response to the death in an automobile accident of North Dakota Senate Majority Leader Bob Stenehjem. "During the 10 years he served as Majority Leader of the North Dakota Senate, and the nearly 20 years he served as a state senator, I counted Bob as a friend, a colleague and a partner in the important work we were doing to build a stronger, more dynamic North Dakota. As a public servant, as a citizen, I know Bob's deep lo… Continue Reading
07.15.11
Hoeven Sworn in as Member of Air Force Academy Board of Visitors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Senator John Hoeven was sworn in today as a member of the Air Force Academy Board of Visitors and tomorrow will review the Academy's instruction, training methods and morale in meetings with cadets and Air Force Academy leaders. Air Force Academy cadet enrollment is 4,419. "I'm honored to serve on the Academy Board, and I will draw from my experiences working with members of the Air Force and their families stationed in Grand Forks and Minot in this new post," he said.… Continue Reading
07.14.11
Hatch Welcomes Senator Hoeven to the GOP High-Tech Task Force
WASHINGTON - Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), chairman of the Senate Republican High-Tech Task Force (SRHTTF), announced today that Sen. John Hoeven of North Dakota has joined the task force. The task force is aimed at ensuring the nation's technology firms remain at the forefront of the world economy. With the addition of Sen. Hoeven, the task force includes 15 members of the Republican Conference. "Sen. Hoeven is a proven leader who understands what our tech industry needs to be successful, and I we… Continue Reading
07.14.11
Internships with Senator Hoeven
Senator Hoeven is currently accepting applications for fall internships in his Washington, DC and state offices. Please click on the links below to downoad applications and to find important facts about the internship program. Applications are due July 15.… Continue Reading
