News Releases
Hoeven Statement on Confirmation of Denis McDonough as VA Secretary
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed Denis McDonough as Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA): "Our nation and the freedoms we enjoy were built upon, and remain secure today, due to the dedicated service of our veterans, and that's why expanding their access to convenient, quality health care has been a top priority," Hoeven said. "We've made important strides in improving the care of our veterans over the past several years, and thi… Continue Reading
02.05.21
Hoeven Statement After Opposing Senate Democrats Budget Resolution
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after Senate Democrats approved a budget resolution on party lines. "I opposed the budget resolution approved by Senate Democrats tonight, as it is merely a vehicle to allow the Democrats to advance their $1.9 trillion package on a partisan basis. "Since the start of the pandemic, we've worked to reach agreement with Democrats and passed five bipartisan COVID relief bills. That includes $900 billion in COVID assistance sig… Continue Reading
02.04.21
Hoeven: CCUS is the Path Forward for Maintaining American Energy Dominance & Reducing Carbon Emissions
WASHINGTON - At a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven stressed how carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technologies are the path forward for America in helping reduce emissions while remaining a dominant force in global energy markets. The senator highlighted remarks from Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, that CCUS is the "most important technology that exists today," as it enables both bette… Continue Reading
02.03.21
Hoeven Presses Agriculture Secretary Nominee to Follow Through on Ag Assistance & Quality Loss Program
WASHINGTON - During a hearing of the Senate Agriculture Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven urged Thomas Vilsack, the nominee to serve as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, to continue advancing efforts initiated under the Trump administration to help farmers and ranchers weather the current challenges they face until market conditions improve. Hoeven and Vilsack served together as governors, and also worked together when Vilsack previously served as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Se… Continue Reading
02.02.21
Hoeven, Cramer Join Daines to Introduce Bill to Authorize Keystone XL Pipeline
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer today joined Senator Steve Daines and several western senators in formally introducing the "Keystone XL Pipeline Construction and Jobs Preservation Act" to authorize the continued construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline following President Biden's decision to revoke the cross-border operation permit. Congressman Kelly Armstrong introduced companion legislation in the House today. "Our legislation ensures that the Keystone XL pipeline, whi… Continue Reading
02.02.21
Hoeven Statement Opposing Mayorkas as Secretary of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after opposing the nomination of Alejandro Mayorkas to be Secretary of Homeland Security. "I opposed this nomination due to concerns with his record at DHS during the Obama Administration. I believe border security is vital to national security. Based on his past actions at DHS as well as his testimony during his confirmation hearing, I have serious concerns that Secretary Mayorkas will not adequately secure our border or enf… Continue Reading
02.02.21
Hoeven Statement on Confirmation of Pete Buttigieg as Secretary of Transportation
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement on the confirmation of Pete Buttigieg as the U.S. Secretary of Transportation. "Our nation needs to invest in infrastructure in order to remain competitive, support a growing economy and ensure the safe transportation of people and goods. During his confirmation hearing, Secretary Buttigieg made important commitments to work on addressing the Hours of Service regulations for agriculture haulers, support air carriers in rural … Continue Reading
01.29.21
Hoeven to Energy Secretary Nominee: Help North Dakota as It Leads the Way in Producing More Energy With Good Environmental Stewardship
WASHINGTON - At a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven pressed Jennifer Granholm, the former Governor of Michigan and the nominee to serve as U.S. Secretary of Energy, to support North Dakota's energy industry and outlined how the state is leading the way in producing energy from all sources while also improving environmental stewardship. This includes: Developing carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technologies, like Project … Continue Reading
01.29.21
Hoeven, Cramer Request Meeting with President Biden Following Actions Targeting Energy Industry
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer joined Senator Dan Sullivan and 23 additional Senators in sending a letter to President Joe Biden voicing their concerns about the new administration's recent executive orders and regulatory actions targeting the domestic energy sector and the thousands of good-paying American jobs it supports, and requesting a meeting with the president. "Mr. President, we all watched your inauguration and took your words about unity and putting yourself in ot… Continue Reading
01.29.21
Hoeven Continues Efforts Protecting the Unborn, Helps Reintroduce Pro-Life Bills in the Senate
WASHINGTON - This week, Senator John Hoeven helped introduce multiple pieces of legislation that he cosponsored to protect and respect the sanctity of life. Details of each bill are as follows: The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act would make it illegal to perform an abortion if the unborn child is 20 weeks or older. The No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2021 restricts the use of federal funds for abortions. The Protecting Individuals wi… Continue Reading
01.28.21
Hoeven Statement on OCC Delaying Rule to Prevent Discrimination in Banking Services
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) delayed publishing the final rule that would ensure fair access to financial services provided by national banks, federal savings associations, foreign branches and agencies of foreign bank organizations. The final rule would prevent larger banks, with $100 billion or more in assets, from refusing banking services, including lending, to businesses and consumers based on an… Continue Reading
01.28.21
Hoeven & Cramer Help Introduce Legislation to Maintain Energy Development on Federal Land, Prohibit President's Moratorium Targeting Oil, Gas & Coal
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer today joined Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) in introducing the Protecting our Wealth of Energy Resources (POWER) Act, which would prohibit the president or his secretaries of the Agriculture, Interior and Energy departments from issuing moratoria on leasing and permitting for energy and mineral resources on federal lands. Under the legislation, Congress would have to first authorize such a moratorium. This follows executive orders from the Bide… Continue Reading
01.27.21
Hoeven Statement on Biden Executive Order Restricting U.S. Energy Development on Federal Land
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement after President Biden signed a broad executive order that halts new oil and gas leases on federal land and requires a review of all federal permitting practices related to fossil fuels, potentially laying the groundwork for new regulations. "Our nation has increased energy production and grown into a dominant force in global energy markets, all while our emissions hav… Continue Reading
01.27.21
Hoeven Helps Introduce Resolution to Uphold Navigable Waters Protection Rule
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today helped introduce a resolution with Senator Joni Ernst and 25 other Senate colleagues, including Senator Kevin Cramer, to support upholding the Trump administration's Navigable Waters Protection rule. This rule, which replaced the Obama-era Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, is being targeted by the Biden administration through an executive order signed on the first day of Biden's presidency. "We worked to ensure a primary role for states in managing… Continue Reading
01.26.21
Hoeven Statement on Impeachment Trial of Former President Trump
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement today on the impeachment trial of former President Trump: "As I've said, it would be better for us to focus on bringing our nation together rather than going through the impeachment process. Also, I do not believe it is constitutional to impeach a president who is no longer in office and in fact the chief justice won't be presiding. That is why, I supported Senator Rand Paul's motion that putting a former president on trial is unc… Continue Reading
01.26.21
Hoeven Statement on Vote Opposing Secretary of State Nominee
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after opposing the nomination of Antony Blinken to be Secretary of State. "I opposed Antony Blinken's nomination due to his previous record under the Obama administration, including his role in helping craft the Iran nuclear deal, which emboldened Iranian efforts to sponsor terrorism and lacked the accountability needed to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Further, Secretary Blinken supports an extension of the Ne… Continue Reading
01.26.21
Hoeven Statement on D.C. Circuit Court Decision Vacating DAPL Shutdown Order
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision vacating the federal district court's shutdown order for the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). "The Dakota Access Pipeline is critical infrastructure for not only North Dakota's energy industry, but also the American economy and our national security. At the same time, pipelines are one of the safest forms of transportation for oil. This project was built and operated in good … Continue Reading
01.25.21
Hoeven Statement on Janet Yellen
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after opposing the nomination of Dr. Janet Yellen to serve as Secretary of the Treasury: "I opposed Secretary Yellen's confirmation because I believe her policies are counter to what is best for the people of North Dakota. She supports increasing taxes and repealing parts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Additionally, I am concerned by her past support of a carbon tax, as well as her support for using Treasury Department resources to … Continue Reading
01.25.21
Hoeven Addresses ND Right to Life, Outlines Efforts to Protect Mothers and Unborn
BISMARCK, N.D. - At a virtual event this weekend, Senator John Hoeven addressed North Dakota Right to Life as the group began its annual Respect Life Week and outlined his continued efforts in Congress to protect the unborn and the health of mothers. "In North Dakota, we have long promoted a culture that values and protects human life in all forms, including the life of the unborn and the life and well-being of the mother," Hoeven said. "We thank everyone in our state and across the nation who … Continue Reading
01.25.21
Hoeven to FBI: Partner with Northern Plains UAS Test Site on Counter-UAS Law Enforcement Training
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today made the case to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray to utilize the expertise of the Northern Plains Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Test Site on efforts to establish a Counter-UAS training program to benefit state, local and tribal law enforcement. Hoeven authored and secured language in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 funding legislation directing the FBI to report to Congress on this matter, part of his broader efforts to advance No… Continue Reading
