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Ranking Member Hoeven Organizes Field Hearing with U.S. Senators, USDA Leaders, Producers, Researchers & Agri-Businesses To Discuss Future Of Ag Tech Development
WHEATLAND, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today held a field hearing of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, titled Perspectives on the Future of Agriculture Research and Technology, at Grand Farm’s Innovation Campus. Hoeven organized the hearing through his role as Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee to discuss North Dakota’s role in advancing the next generation of precision agriculture technology and the broader benefits of bringing new innovations to mar… Continue Reading
08.14.24
Hoeven Marks Milestone in Development of Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
MEDORA, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today marked a major milestone in the development of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library with the beaming signing ceremony. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Hoeven has worked to advance the establishment of the presidential library, having: Sponsored and successfully passed legislation enabling the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation to purchase U.S. Forest Service land in Billings County to construct a library and m… Continue Reading
08.14.24
Hoeven Discusses Future of Wild Horse Management at TRNP, Scenic Loop Repairs
MEDORA, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven this week hosted National Park Service (NPS) Midwest Regional Director Bert Frost in North Dakota to discuss: Management of Theodore Roosevelt National Park’s (TRNP) wild horses, part of the senator’s efforts to ensure NPS maintains a healthy, genetically-diverse herd. Hoeven again stressed to Director Frost, as well as Acting TRNP Superintendent Nancy Finley, the importance of being transparent with the public as future management plans for the wild hors… Continue Reading
08.09.24
Hoeven Statement on New BLM Resource Management Plan for North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released its updated Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota, which would close off leasing to vast areas of potential federal oil and gas acreage and a majority of federal coal acreage in the state. Further, due to split-estate ownership issue in North Dakota, where federal minerals are often co-located with state or privately-owned minerals under non-federal surface acrea… Continue Reading
08.08.24
Hoeven: With iSight-Altru Partnership, North Dakota Breaking New Ground In Demonstrating Commercial Applications for Unmanned Aircraft
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today joined Tommy Kenville, CEO of iSight Drone Services, and officials from the Northern Plains Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Test Site in in announcing that iSight will conduct unmanned, beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) flights in the Grand Forks region. Specifically, the company: Has finalized an agreement with Altru Health System to use unmanned aircraft for transporting supplies and records between the main clinic and satellite facilities in th… Continue Reading
08.08.24
Hoeven: EERC Awarded $5 Million to Develop CO2 Storage in Williston Basin
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today announced that he secured a $5 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the University of North Dakota (UND) Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) to help develop CO2 storage facilities in the Williston Basin. Hoeven worked to advance this funding, which supports North Dakota’s role as a world leader in the development and implementation of carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technologies and helps ensure the … Continue Reading
08.02.24
Hoeven, Cotton Oppose Biden-Harris Admin Delay of Weapons to Israel
WASHINGTON — Senator John Hoeven joined 47 of his Senate colleagues in sending a letter led by Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) to the Biden-Harris administration condemning its partial arms embargo against Israel. The senators pressed the White House to stop yielding to Iran, stop jeopardizing the lives of American service members, and to deliver the necessary weapons systems to Israel. “When Prime Minister Netanyahu publicly raised the weapons hold in June, your administration adam… Continue Reading
07.31.24
Hoeven: Senate Passes Legislation to Enhance Safety, Privacy of Minors Online
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Senate passed legislation, which includes a bill he cosponsored, to better protect minors from threats online. Specifically, the bipartisan measures include: The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), which Hoeven cosponsored and was introduced by Senators Richard Blumenthal and Marsha Blackburn to: Prevent and mitigate access to specific harms to minors on online platforms, including suicide, eating disorders, substan… Continue Reading
07.26.24
Hoeven: July 27th Declared as National Day of the American Cowboy
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Western Caucus, joined Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) in introducing a bipartisan resolution passed unanimously by the Senate declaring Saturday, July 27 as National Day of the American Cowboy to honor the continuing legacy and contributions of cowboys across the United States. “The American West was shaped in large part by the hard work and determination of cowboys,” said Senator Hoeven. “The cowboy legac… Continue Reading
07.26.24
Hoeven Working to Expand SDA Mission at Grand Forks Air Force Base with Advanced Fire Control Operations
EMERADO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today announced that he is working to expand the Space Development Agency (SDA) satellite mission at the Grand Forks Air Force Base. Hoeven made the announcement with SDA Director Dr. Derek Tournear while reviewing progress on the facilities being developed at the Grand Forks Air Force Base for the SDA’s low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite mission, which will serve as the backbone for all U.S. military communications. The priorities Hoeven is working to advance in… Continue Reading
07.22.24
Hoeven: AGT’s $10 Million Expansion Further Solidifies North Dakota as an Ag Powerhouse for the World
MINOT, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today marked the grand opening of AGT Foods’ $10 million expansion at its extrusion plant in Minot. AGT’s expansion adds 25 jobs to the plant and will further support the export of local pulse crops, including lentils, dry peas, dry beans and chickpeas, to countries around the globe. North Dakota is a top U.S. producer of pulse crops, which dovetails with AGT’s role as one of the world’s leading suppliers of value-added pulses, staple foods and food ingredients … Continue Reading
07.16.24
Hoeven Working to Bring Critical Water Supply Projects to Completion Across North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today marked the 50th anniversary of the North Dakota Rural Water Systems Association, where he discussed his efforts to ensure local communities can make needed upgrades to their local water and sewer systems, supporting growing populations, a stronger economy and the health of local residents. To this end, Hoeven is working as a member of the Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Committee to: Fully Fund the Eastern North Dakota Alternate Wa… Continue Reading
07.15.24
Hoeven, Sinema Introduce Legislation to Support Shadow Wolves Agents & Strengthen Border Security
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Shadow Wolves Improvement Act - legislation to provide additional career mobility opportunities to Shadow Wolves law enforcement officers and expand the program to the northern border. Shadow Wolves are a tactical patrol unit within the Department of Homeland Security comprised of members from various Native American tribes. The unit patrols the 76-mile stretch of land that the Tohono O’o… Continue Reading
07.15.24
Hoeven Holds Planning Meeting in Minot To Advance Nuclear Modernization Programs
MINOT, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today held a planning meeting with the members of Task Force 21 to advance the modernization of the dual-nuclear missions at Minot Air Force Base (MAFB). This includes his work: As a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee to: Accelerate the schedule for deploying the Sentinel. Identify additional cost savings to address increased construction costs. Push for concurrent construction of facilities at all three missile bases. Hoeven is alread… Continue Reading
07.10.24
Hoeven: DOD to Maintain Full ICBM Fleet Following Review of Sentinel Program
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) released the results of a review of the Sentinel program, which concluded that it remains vital to national security for the U.S. to modernize the full intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) fleet. Hoeven has been working as a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee to secure the support of key DoD officials to continue modernizing the U.S. nuclear deterrent, especial… Continue Reading
07.10.24
Hoeven: Interior Deputy Secretary Nominee Commits to Work on Genetic Diversity for TRNP Wild Horses
WASHINGTON - At a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today, Senator John Hoeven secured a commitment from Shannon Estenoz, the nominee to serve as Deputy Secretary of the Interior, to work with him, National Park Service (NPS) officials and local stakeholders to ensure the genetic diversity and health of the wild horses at Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TRNP). This follows Hoeven’s successful efforts calling on NPS to terminate its proposed removal of horses at TRNP … Continue Reading
07.09.24
Hoeven Statement on Passing of Former Senator Jim Inhofe
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma: “As a longtime member of Congress, Jim Inhofe sought to ensure the security and continued prosperity of our nation. His nearly 40 years of public service were focused on making sure Americans were safe in their homes, could afford to keep the lights and heat on and had the opportunity to build a brighter future for their children. We look back with gratitude for hi… Continue Reading
07.04.24
Hoeven Statement Celebrating Independence Day
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement in honor of Independence Day 2024: “On the Fourth of July, we commemorate the Declaration of Independence and celebrate the birth of our great nation. For almost 250 years, our nation has stood as a beacon of freedom. Today, and every day, we are grateful for the many blessings and opportunities we enjoy as Americans. We live in the greatest country in the world, with freedoms and liberties like no other, which are secured thro… Continue Reading
07.03.24
Hoeven: DOT Selects Skywest to Extend EAS Contract, Continuing Service to Jamestown & Devils Lake
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has selected SkyWest Airlines, Inc. (SkyWest) to continue to provide Essential Air Service (EAS) at the Devils Lake and Jamestown airports for a three-year term from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027. SkyWest will provide each community with 12 round trips per week to Denver International Airport using 50-seat Canadair Regional Jet 200 (CRJ-200) aircrafts. Hoeven previously worked with the Nor… Continue Reading
07.01.24
Hoeven: Collaborative Combat Aircraft Will Help Fill Gaps in U.S. Warfighting Capabilities, Create Unmatched Operational Flexibility
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - At GrandSky today, Senator John Hoeven reviewed the Valkyrie unmanned aerial system (UAS), an Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP) / Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) developed and manufactured by Kratos Defense & Security Solutions. Today’s meeting follows a Sunday test flight of the Valkyrie’s new capabilities, which Kratos has been developing in partnership with GrandSky. This was the first such test in North Dakota for the XQ-58A Valkyrie, which: Was developed… Continue Reading
