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Hoeven Marks Two Major Milestones For Project Ultra, Outlines Future Of Drone & Counter-Drone Initiative
EMERADO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today outlined two major milestones for Project ULTRA, which further solidify North Dakota’s leadership in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter-UAS technology development: Project ULTRA has started conducting unmanned cargo flights between Grand Forks Air Force Base and Cavalier Space Force Station. Under this initiative, the project partners will fly unmanned aircraft carrying up to 25 pounds of cargo between the two military installations on a wee… Continue Reading
07.17.25
Hoeven Statement on Senate Passage of President Trump’s Rescissions Request Legislation Makes $9 Billion in Spending Cuts
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Senate approved President Trump’s request to rescind $9 billion in wasteful spending. The White House submitted the rescissions package, which represents less than one-tenth of 1 percent of the federal budget, to Congress for consideration. “The American people have made it clear that we need to get control of our debt and deficit,” said Hoeven. “This package represents a fraction of our federal budget but is an important… Continue Reading
07.14.25
Hoeven: DOT Awards Minot Corridor Project More Than $4 Million
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Committee, announced that $4,050,000 has been awarded to Ward County for the corridor project in Minot. The funding was awarded through the Department of Transportation’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program. This grant will be used to plan and design for three road corridors and their intersections, designed to provide alternative routes fo… Continue Reading
07.11.25
Hoeven: FAA Awards $13.4 Million to Hector International Airport for Terminal Expansion Project
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Committee, announced that more than $31 million has been awarded to airports across North Dakota by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). This funding includes $13.4 million at Hector International Airport to expand the terminal by 35,245 square feet, including four new gates, and to construct a new apron. The senator has secured more than $53 million for the Hector Termi… Continue Reading
07.09.25
Hoeven: USDA to Begin Accepting Applications for Weather-Related Ag Disaster Assistance On July 10
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin accepting applications on July 10 for the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP), which will provide $16 billion to help producers recover from weather-related losses occurring in 2023 and 2024. The program comes as part of the $33.5 billion in disaster relief funding that H… Continue Reading
07.07.25
Hoeven: One Big Beautiful Bill Will Help Make U.S. Energy Dominant
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today held a press conference with Representative Julie Fedorchak and Senator Kevin Cramer, where Hoeven outlined how the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) will help make the U.S. energy dominant. The senator discussed how the legislation incentivizes the coal and oil and gas industries to work together to help stabilize the electrical grid and produce more energy from America’s abundant resources. The bill: Unlocks access to taxpayer-owned oil, gas and coal r… Continue Reading
07.04.25
Hoeven Statement in Observance of Independence Day
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement in observance of Independence Day: “As we commemorate nearly 250 years of independence, it is vital that we take time to remember the hard work and sacrifices that have been required to build this great nation. In particular, we extend our deep gratitude to our servicemembers, who have fought throughout the generations to preserve our freedom. The prosperity and liberty we enjoy is only possible due to the security that t… Continue Reading
07.04.25
Hoeven Statement on House Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful Bill, legislation that delivers on promises to: Provide permanent tax relief for American families and small businesses. Secure the border. Rebuild our military. Support farmers and ranchers by passing the heart and soul of the farm bill. Unleash American energy dominance. At the same time, the legislation finds savings of $1.6 trillion through common se… Continue Reading
07.02.25
Hoeven Outlines Permanent Tax Relief for American Families, Workers & Small Businesses
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today held a press conference with local business leaders and community members to discuss the benefits of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) to families and small businesses in North Dakota. Hoeven stressed the legislation maintains and expands tax benefits for low- and middle-income households, reduces the tax burden on workers and boosts the U.S. economy. Combined, the bill’s provisions: Preserve $4 trillion in tax relief. Will increase take-home pay by… Continue Reading
07.02.25
Hoeven: We Secured the Heart and Soul of the Farm Bill in One Big Beautiful Bill
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today held a roundtable with North Dakota farm leaders to outline provisions he secured in the One Big Beautiful Bill, including: Updated reference prices, with built-in future increases. Elements of Hoeven’s FARMER Act to strengthen crop insurance and make higher levels of coverage more affordable for producers. Sugar Program Extension. Im… Continue Reading
07.01.25
Hoeven: Senate Passes One Big Beautiful Bill, Providing Permanent Tax Relief for American Families and Small Businesses
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today helped secure passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, legislation to provide permanent tax relief for American families and small businesses, while delivering on key promises, including: Securing the border. Rebuilding our military. Supporting farmers and ranchers. Unleashing American energy dominance. At the same time, the legislation finds savings of $1.6 trillion through common sense reforms and reducing waste, fraud and abuse, ultimately reduc… Continue Reading
06.24.25
Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Advance Comprehensive Missile, Drone Detection & Defense Network
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, today outlined efforts to ensure the U.S. is secure against threats both present and future, including advanced missile technologies and emerging threats from unmanned aircraft. To this end, Hoeven is joining with Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) in introducing the GOLDEN DOME Act, legislation that supports the establishment of a network of sensors and intercept capabilities to pr… Continue Reading
06.24.25
Hoeven Statement After USDA Rescinds Roadless Rule
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule, which impacts the Little Missouri National Grassland. Hoeven has been working with USDA Secretary Rollins and other senior USDA officials to help ensure better access to lands managed by USDA in North Dakota, including f… Continue Reading
06.21.25
Hoeven Statement on U.S Airstrikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities
BISMARCK - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement regarding U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. “Iran must never have nuclear weapons. President Trump ordered strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities after Iran refused to negotiate an end to its nuclear program. We support these strikes, which protect our national security and help defend our ally Israel. We especially salute the skills and courage of our servic… Continue Reading
06.19.25
Hoeven Secures Agreement in Principle for FNC Veterans Memorial Center
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today announced he has secured an agreement in principle for the Veterans Memorial Center at the Fargo National Cemetery (FNC) from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The agreement in principle is very important because Hoeven has been working with VA Secretary Doug Collins and VA staff to secure approval for the conceptual design advanced by the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard (FMHG) and the community working group to provide a first-rate federal veterans… Continue Reading
06.18.25
Hoeven Statement on Confirmation of Rodney Scott to Lead CBP
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after voting to confirm Rodney Scott to serve as the Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Scott worked for 30 years in various capacities at CBP and the U.S. Border Patrol, and previously served as Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol. “We congratulate Commissioner Scott on his confirmation,” said Hoeven. “When I met with Commissioner Scott he made clear his commitment to securing the border through additional personnel … Continue Reading
06.13.25
Hoeven Working with Interior Secretary, USFS Chief to Improve Grazing Access on Federal Lands
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week outlined priorities to improve access to federal lands for grazers in discussions with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Chief Tom Schultz. During hearings of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the Senate Interior Appropriations Committee, respectively, Hoeven: Outlined the need to streamline the process for issuing grazing permits. Discussed efforts to update the Little Missouri National Grassland Trav… Continue Reading
06.13.25
Hoeven, Burgum Discuss Need for Oil, Gas, Coal & Critical Mineral Production to Support U.S. Energy Dominance
WASHINGTON - At a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven discussed with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum efforts to advance U.S. energy dominance, including: Unlocking the potential of taxpayer-owned oil, gas and coal reserves. Increasing critical mineral production on federal lands. Hoeven pointed to the development of Talon Metals’ minerals processing facility, which is being developed in North Dakota and will support a secure, fully-do… Continue Reading
06.11.25
Hoeven: EPA Repeals Two Overreaching Biden-Era Regulations that Threatened Coal Industry, Grid Reliability
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued proposed rules repealing two overreaching Biden-era regulations that threatened the reliability of the electrical grid and sought to force the premature closure of the nation’s coal-fired power plants, including: The Clean Power Plan 2.0, burdensome regulations that would have forced states to change their fuel sources for electricity generation. The Biden administ… Continue Reading
06.11.25
Hoeven Makes Case To HHS Secretary RFK Jr. for Access to Crop Protection Tools, Flexibility in School Nutrition Standards
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week met with Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the White House to discuss progress on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Strategy and advance the priorities of U.S. agriculture producers and school nutrition professionals. At the meeting in the Roosevelt Room, Hoeven, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee: Stressed that access to proven safe … Continue Reading