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Hoeven Statement on Confirmation of Labor Secretary
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Lori Chavez-DeRemer to serve as Secretary of Labor: “The Senate has worked to quickly confirm President Trump’s cabinet, and with today’s confirmation of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the Senate has now confirmed 21 cabinet members.” said Hoeven. “Secretary Chavez-DeRemer has committed to advancing the President’s agenda and ensuring a level playing field for American workers and businesses.” -###… Continue Reading
03.07.25
Hoeven, Rounds Reintroduce Legislation to Ban Foreign Adversaries from Buying American Farmland and Agricultural Businesses
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week joined Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) in reintroducing the Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and Security (PASS) Act, legislation to ban individuals and entities controlled by China, Russia, Iran and North Korea from purchasing agricultural land and businesses located near U.S. military installations or sensitive sites. “Foreign adversaries are buying up U.S. farmland which is a threat not only to our food security, but our national security. Our legislat… Continue Reading
03.06.25
Hoeven Meets With North Dakota's U.S. Senate Youth Program Delegates
WASHINGTON — Senator John Hoeven this week met with Martin Bergstedt, a senior at Enderlin High School, and Cady Wang, a senior at Davies High School in Fargo, who were chosen to represent North Dakota as delegates to the 63rd 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 Martin and Cady on being selected as North Da… Continue Reading
03.04.25
Hoeven Statement on President Trump’s Address to Congress
***Click for video and audio.*** WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement on President Donald Trump’s Joint Address to Congress: “President Trump is hard at work to get our country back on track. After being in office just over a month, the Trump administration has already put in place policies that are stopping the flow of illegal immigration, helping to build U.S. energy dominance and showing that America is back open for business to grow our economy. At the same time,… Continue Reading
03.03.25
Hoeven Votes for Protect Women and Girls’ Sports Act
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after voting for the Protect Women and Girls’ Sports Act, legislation that would permanently reinstate the intent of Title IX and ensure that women only, participate in women’s sports at federally funded educational institutions: “I voted for the Protect Women and Girls’ Sports Act to provide a level-playing field and ensure girls and women aren’t forced to compete against biological men.” -###-… Continue Reading
03.03.25
Hoeven: Linda McMahon Confirmed as Education Secretary
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Linda McMahon to serve as Secretary of Education: “We worked closely with Linda McMahon when she served as Administrator of the Small Business Administration during President Trump’s first administration. Secretary McMahon demonstrated strong leadership and has always been willing to work with others in a collaborative way. We look forward to working with her and congratulate her on her confirmation as Se… Continue Reading
02.28.25
Hoeven: Flexibility Must be Maintained in Farm Bill to Address Emergencies in Farm Country
WASHINGTON - At a hearing of the Senate Agriculture Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven outlined the importance of maintaining flexibility at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for addressing emergent needs in farm country, like avian flu. To this end, the senator highlighted the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) as an important priority for the new farm bill, as it provides a flexible source of emergency funding to help farmers and ranchers weather a variety of challenges. Hoeven f… Continue Reading
02.27.25
Senate Passes Hoeven-Sponsored Resolution to Block Biden Natural Gas Tax, Protect Against Cost Increases
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) today secured Senate passage of his Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to block implementation of President Biden’s Natural Gas Tax, which passed as part of the Democrats’ reckless tax-and-spend bill in 2022. The Senate approved the resolution by a vote of 52 to 47, and with Congressman August Pfluger’s (R-Texas) companion legislation having passed the House yesterday, the resolution now goes to President Trump to be signed into law… Continue Reading
02.26.25
Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Reverse Biden Regulatory Onslaught, Make U.S. Energy Dominant
WASHINGTON - During remarks delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate today, Senator John Hoeven outlined efforts to reverse the Biden administration’s regulatory onslaught on U.S. domestic energy production: In particular, Hoeven highlighted his Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to block implementation of Biden’s Natural Gas Tax, which passed as part of Democrats’ reckless tax-and-spend bill that passed in 2022. The Senate began voting on Hoeven’s resolution today, with final pass… Continue Reading
02.26.25
Hoeven Helps Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Tribal Members from Medical Debt, Ensure Timely Reimbursement for Non-IHS Health Care
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week helped reintroduce the Purchase and Referred Care (PRC) Improvement Act, bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) to address delayed reimbursement claims at the Indian Health Service (IHS), benefitting both patients and providers. Specifically, the bill: Requires the PRC program to provide, if approved, reimbursement of claims within 30 days of determination. Allows claims to be submitted electro… Continue Reading
02.26.25
Hoeven: Jamieson Greer Confirmed as U.S. Trade Representative
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Jamieson Greer to serve as U.S. Trade Representative (USTR): “Jamieson Greer has served our country including in the U.S. Air Force and as chief of staff to the U.S. Trade Representative during President Trump’s first administration. Importantly, during his confirmation process he recognized the importance of expanding market access for U.S. producers, including our agriculture sector. USTR Greer will pla… Continue Reading
02.26.25
Hoeven Reintroduces BLM Mineral Spacing Act
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) 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. Representative Stephanie Bice (R-Okla.) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. … Continue Reading
02.25.25
Hoeven, Shaheen & Moran Introduce Legislation to Bolster Air Traffic Control Workforce
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) introduced the Air Traffic Control (ATC) Workforce Development Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation to address ATC staffing shortages, improve working conditions and ensure the safe transportation of people and goods within U.S. airspace. Among other priorities, the legislation would: Expand the ATC workforce training pipeline by codifying and strengthening the Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training … Continue Reading
02.21.25
Hoeven Reintroduces Legislation to Advance Establishment of Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) today reintroduced his legislation to support the establishment of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Hoeven’s bipartisan bill, which is cosponsored by Senators Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), would: Authorize the Department of the Interior to provide grants to establish the presidential library and support the display of materials. This legislation follows the model of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and … Continue Reading
02.21.25
Hoeven: Senate Passes FY25 Budget Resolution to Advance Border Security, Defense and American Energy Dominance
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Senate approved a Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget resolution, which provides a blueprint for a reconciliation bill to secure the border, revitalize the military and bolster U.S. energy production: “Passing this budget is an important step as we work to provide President Trump with the resources necessary to implement his agenda for the American people. This budget will secure the border, bolster our military and help unleash… Continue Reading
02.20.25
Hoeven Statement on Confirmation of Kash Patel as FBI Director
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Kash Patel to serve as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): “Kash Patel has served as a public defender, prosecutor, and in leadership positions at the Department of Defense, Office of the Director of National Intelligence and National Security Council. He will focus the FBI on protecting the American people and prioritizing law and order to help make our communities safer. We cong… Continue Reading
02.20.25
Hoeven, Cornyn, Colleagues Call on ATF to Overturn Unconstitutional Biden Rules & Support Trump 2A Agenda
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) joined Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and 28 of their Senate GOP colleagues in sending a letter to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Deputy Director Marvin Richardson urging him to align the agency with President Trump’s Second Amendment priorities as laid out in his recent Executive Order. The senators called on Richardson to identify and rescind former President Biden’s unlawful firearms regulations, including the “Engaged in the… Continue Reading
02.19.25
Hoeven Statement After Voting to Confirm Kelly Loeffler to Lead Small Business Administration
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after voting to confirm Kelly Loeffler to serve as Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration: “Congratulations to Kelly Loeffler on her confirmation to lead the U.S. Small Business Administration. Kelly and I served together on the Senate Agriculture Committee, where we worked to advance priorities for our farmers and ranchers and rural small businesses. Small businesses power our economy and Kelly understands the imp… Continue Reading
02.18.25
Hoeven: Howard Lutnick Confirmed as Commerce Secretary
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Howard Lutnick to serve as Secretary of Commerce: “We congratulate Secretary Howard Lutnick on his confirmation. During the confirmation process, he committed to increase our nation’s competitiveness and bring supply chains back to the U.S. Secretary Lutnick will play a vital role as President Trump negotiates better trade agreements, with the goal of securing better trade terms for American farmers, ranc… Continue Reading
02.15.25
Hoeven at MAFB with Air Force Vice Chief of Staff to Secure Support for Upgraded Cruise Missile Facilities, Concurrent Construction of Sentinel Program
MINOT, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven and Gen. James Slife, Air Force Vice Chief of Staff, today reviewed efforts to modernize the dual-nuclear mission at Minot Air Force Base. Hoeven and Slife toured the base’s facilities and met with local and military leaders to discuss and see firsthand the importance of: Accelerating the development of the Sentinel program, and concurrently constructing facilities at all three missile bases to keep the programs on track and reduce costs. Investing in upgrad… Continue Reading