News Releases
Hoeven Working to Secure Approval of BNI Mine Plan
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to convene a meeting between North Dakota energy producers, including representatives from Minnkota Power Cooperative and BNI Coal, and Department of the Interior (DOI) officials to urge for the approval of a new federal mine plan for the Center Mine. The new plan is needed to provide certainty for BNI and Minnkota's continued operations. Without its approval, BNI would have to incur significant costs to make and implement c… Continue Reading
11.02.22
Hoeven Working to Advance Pro-Growth Policies, Push Back on President Biden's Tax, Spending & Regulatory Agenda
BISMARCK, N.D. - In a meeting with representatives from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Greater North Dakota Chamber today, Senator John Hoeven outlined his efforts to advance pro-growth policies and push back on the Biden administration's burdensome tax, spending and regulatory agenda. In particular, the senator stressed the impact that record-high inflation is having on American consumers and businesses. Accordingly, Hoeven is working to bring down prices and support economic security by:… Continue Reading
11.02.22
Hoeven Outlines Legislation to Bolster Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Efforts
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today held a meeting with North Dakota Game and Fish officials, including Director Jeb Williams, as well as representatives from sportsmen and livestock groups, to discuss efforts to combat Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). To this end, Hoeven is sponsoring legislation with Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) that would provide $70 million per year, split evenly between both research and management of the disease. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) would adm… Continue Reading
11.01.22
Hoeven Awards Congressional Gold Medal to WWII Merchant Mariner Pat Effertz
VELVA, N.D. - At a ceremony at the American Legion today, Senator John Hoeven honored Pat Effertz, a World War II veteran from Velva, by presenting him with the Congressional Gold Medal for his service as a U.S. Merchant Mariner. Effertz enlisted as a Merchant Mariner in 1943 and deployed in 1944 as a Second Class Engineer responsible for the cargo ship's oil. While deployed, his ship embarked on multiple trips carrying Army battalions, large vehicles and equipment. Hoeven cosponsored legislat… Continue Reading
11.01.22
Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Ensure Access to Quality Health Care in Rural Communities
RUGBY, N.D. - At a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Heart of America hospital, clinic and long-term care facility today, Senator John Hoeven outlined his efforts to help ensure access to quality health care services in rural communities across North Dakota. This includes Hoeven's work as the ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee to Secure $55 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) loans to construct the new health care facility in Rugby. Hoeven supp… Continue Reading
11.01.22
Hoeven Working to Ensure Reliable, Safe Air Service in Minot
MINOT, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today toured the air traffic control tower at the Minot International Airport, where he discussed the importance of maintaining safe and reliable air service in the region and across the state. To this end, Hoeven: Reviewed the limitations of the existing air traffic control tower and discussed efforts to construct a replacement. As a member of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Committee, Hoeven oversees funding for the Federal Aviation Administrati… Continue Reading
10.31.22
Hoeven Statement on Biden's Energy Speech
BISMARCK, ND - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after President Biden's speech threatening to raise taxes on domestic energy producers: "President Biden continues to take the U.S. in the wrong direction with more regulations and higher taxes. Energy prices and inflation have skyrocketed because the Biden administration is stifling American energy production and we don't have enough supply to meet demand. President Biden has placed a moratorium on new oil and gas leases o… Continue Reading
10.31.22
Hoeven Marks Minot's Growth Over the Past Two Decades, Helps Break Ground on New High School
MINOT, N.D. - At a groundbreaking ceremony for Minot North High School today, Senator John Hoeven highlighted the city's tremendous growth in recent years and commended city and school officials on their efforts to meet the needs of the larger population, which has expanded by more than 30 percent over the past two decades. Scheduled to open in August 2024, the new facility will host grades 9-12 and will support the larger reconfiguration of secondary schooling in Minot. "Local schools are at t… Continue Reading
10.28.22
Hoeven Statement on U.S. District Court Decision Preserving North Dakota's Ability to Claim Damages from DAPL Protests
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today released the following statement after U.S. District Judge Daniel Traynor issued a ruling that preserves North Dakota's ability to fully claim damages against the federal government to cover the state's emergency response expenses resulting from the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) protests. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Hoeven secured $10 million in Fiscal Year 2017 through the DOJ Emergency Federal Law Enforcement Assistance program… Continue Reading
10.26.22
Hoeven Resolution Honors October 26th as 'Day of the Deployed'
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven introduced a Senate Resolution declaring October 26th as the "Day of the Deployed." The resolution calls upon the American people to remember and honor the bravery and sacrifice of the men and women who are, or who have been deployed on behalf of, the United States Armed Forces. Dating back to his time as Governor of North Dakota, Hoeven launched the first Day of the Deployed on October 26, 2006, and as Senator, has continued to lead the effort in the U.S. Senate… Continue Reading
10.25.22
Hoeven: USDA Approves Rural Development Loan for New Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby
RUGBY, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved more than $55 million in USDA loans for Heart of America Medical Center (HAMC) to construct a new hospital, clinic and long-term care facility in Rugby. That includes $50,243,000 in a Community Facilities Loan and $5,000,000 in a Community Facilities Guaranteed Loan. As ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, Hoeven oversees the funding for USDA Rural Developme… Continue Reading
10.25.22
Hoeven Reviews Southern Border Mission with North Dakota National Guard Members
EL PASO, TX - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Committee, traveled to the southern border this week to review the North Dakota National Guard (NDNG) 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Regiment's mission providing aviation support along the nation's southern border. Hoeven's visit comes as Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a record 2,378,944 individuals illegally crossing the southern border in Fiscal Year 2022. The senator met with Guard members… Continue Reading
10.21.22
Hoeven Statement on Kurt Groszhans
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after North Dakota farmer Kurt Groszhans returned safely to North Dakota: "We are pleased that Kurt has returned safely to North Dakota, and we join his family and friends in welcoming home." -###-… Continue Reading
10.20.22
Hoeven Marks 100th Anniversary of North Dakota Mill & Elevator
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today marked the 100th anniversary of the North Dakota Mill and Elevator, outlining the important support the Mill provides to the state's farmers. During his time as governor, Hoeven served on the North Dakota Industrial Commission, which acts as the Mill's board of directors. In this role, he supported the facility's operations, while working to grow and diversify the state's agriculture sector, providing more market opportunities for producers. Now, a… Continue Reading
10.19.22
Hoeven: Biden Administration Needs to Stop Draining the SPR, Must Take the Handcuffs off U.S. Oil & Gas Producers
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today issued the following statement after President Biden announced a plan to release an additional 15 million barrels of oil from the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). "The Biden administration has been draining the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, dropping it to the lowest level in 40 years, while begging OPEC+ to produce more oil," said Hoeven. "Instead of draining our reserves and makin… Continue Reading
10.19.22
Hoeven Highlights North Dakota's Growth as a Tech Development Leader, Potential of Next Generation Precision Agriculture
CASSELTON, N.D. - At the groundbreaking for the Grand Farm Innovation Facility today, Senator John Hoeven highlighted North Dakota's continued growth as a leader in technology and the potential of precision agriculture to support the continued success of the state's farmers, ranchers and agri-businesses. The new facility is being developed on 140 acres west of Casselton and will support research and development projects to advance the next generation of precision agriculture, including autonomou… Continue Reading
10.19.22
Hoeven Statement on Passing of Former ND House Majority Leader Earl Strinden
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement on the passing of former North Dakota House Majority Leader Earl Strinden in honor of his longtime service to the state and the Grand Forks community. Strinden was a Marine Corps veteran, served as a member of the Grand Forks City Council, was in the state legislature for 22 years and founded the University of North Dakota (UND) Foundation. "A lifelong North Dakotan, Earl Strinden leaves a legacy of service, having dedicated… Continue Reading
10.14.22
Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Bring Down Inflation, Reduce Costs for American Consumers & Businesses
BISMARCK, N.D. - At the Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC today, Senator John Hoeven held a roundtable with local business leaders and discussed his efforts to address record-high inflation and alleviate supply chain disruptions impacting the nation's economy. To this end, the senator is working to: Empower greater U.S. domestic energy production to help bring down prices at the pump and reduce the cost of goods throughout the economy. Provide regulatory relief, streamline the permitting process … Continue Reading
10.14.22
Hoeven Marks Grand Opening of Renovated NDAREC HQ, New Facility Enabling Year-Round Lineworker Training
MANDAN, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today marked the grand opening of the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives (NDAREC) and Bismarck State College's (BSC) new lineworker training facility in Mandan. The more than 26,000 sq. ft. facility will build on the 50 years of partnership between the college and NDAREC. It includes an indoor training area with 44-foot ceiling clearance to enable year-round lineworker training. NDAREC's main facility was also renovated as part of the proje… Continue Reading
10.14.22
Hoeven Joins Colleagues to Protect State DOTs, Push Back on Burdensome & Overreaching Mandates
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven joined Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, in urging the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to withdraw the agency's proposal to implement a greenhouse gas emissions performance measure on state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations. The senators outline that the FHWA proposal does not have authority from Congress and that it would significantly burde… Continue Reading
