News Releases
Hoeven: EPA Approves State-Led Coal Ash Recycling and Disposal Program in North Dakota
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Hoeven today announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the State of North Dakota’s application for a state-led coal ash recycling and disposal program. The program is made possible through bipartisan legislation Hoeven authored and passed in 2016 and will: Provide certainty for the safe and efficient recycling of coal ash. Coal ash recycling allows for the productive use of coal residuals in applications like construction, where it ser… Continue Reading
05.09.25
Hoeven Reintroduces Farmer Act to Strengthen Farm Safety Net, Make Higher Levels of Crop Insurance More Affordable
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, this week reintroduced his legislation to strengthen crop insurance and make higher levels of coverage more affordable for producers. The legislation is cosponsored by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman and Senators Mitch McConnell, Joni Ernst, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Roger Marshall, Jim Justice, Chuck Grassley, Deb Fischer and Jerry Mor… Continue Reading
05.08.25
Hoeven: Energy Committee Advances Andrea Travnicek’s Nomination to Full Senate
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee has approved Dr. Andrea Travnicek’s nomination to serve as Assistant Secretary for Water and Science at the U.S. Department of the Interior, sending her nomination to the full Senate for approval. “The Senate Energy Committee approved Dr. Travnicek’s nomination with bipartisan support not only because of her vast technical knowledge, but because she has a proven record of collaborating … Continue Reading
05.08.25
Hoeven, Shaheen Statement on Introduction of House Companion to Air Traffic Control Workforce Legislation
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) issued the following statement after Representatives Nick Begich III (R-AK) and Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) introduced a House companion bill to their Air Traffic Control (ATC) Workforce Development Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation they introduced with Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.). The bill will help address ATC staffing shortages, improve working conditions and ensure the safe transportation of pe… Continue Reading
05.08.25
Hoeven: UK Trade Deal a Good Start Toward Ensuring a Level Playing-Field for U.S. Producers
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement after the Trump administration announced a new trade deal with the United Kingdom. “Foreign countries have long put up excessive tariffs and other barriers that close off their markets, while expecting easy access to U.S. consumers. Our producers deserve a level playing-field in the global marketplace, and wit… Continue Reading
05.08.25
Hoeven: Secretary Rollins Prioritizes Fully Staffing Farm Service Agency, Field Offices
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, this week secured a commitment from Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to prioritize Farm Service Agency (FSA) staff and field offices to ensure frontline support for the nation’s farmers and ranchers. Additionally, the senator outlined the importance of the $33.5 billion in agriculture disaster aid he secured at the end of the year in providing farmers and ranchers with a bridge as Congress works to… Continue Reading
05.07.25
Hoeven, Cramer: Trump Administration Nominates Nicholas Chase to be U.S. Attorney for the District of North Dakota Senators Recommended Chase for the Position
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer today announced the Trump administration nominated Nicholas W. Chase to serve as United States Attorney for the District of North Dakota. Earlier this year, the senators recommended that President Trump nominate Chase for the position. Currently, Chase serves as a North Dakota District Court Judge for the East Central Judicial District appointed by Governor Doug Burgum. He previously served for 20 years in the U.S. Attorney’s office f… Continue Reading
05.02.25
Hoeven, Cramer: Brad Thykeson & Tom Campbell Appointed to Serve in Key USDA Positions
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer today announced the Trump administration appointed Brad Thykeson and Tom Campbell to key leadership positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) state offices in North Dakota: Brad Thykeson will serve as the next North Dakota State Executive Director of the Farm Service Administration (FSA). Tom Campbell will serve as the next North Dakota State Director for Rural Development (RD). Brad Thykeson - Farm Service Agency Stat… Continue Reading
05.02.25
FAA Implements Recruitment and Retention Incentives in Line with Hoeven’s ATC Workforce Development Act
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented new recruitment and retention programs for air traffic controllers (ATC) consistent with the provisions in Hoeven’s ATC Workforce Development Act of 2025. Hoeven introduced the bill with Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) to help address ATC staffing shortages, improve working conditions and ensure safe transportation w… Continue Reading
05.02.25
Hoeven: $3 Million in State Funding a Key Step in Advancing FNC Veterans Memorial Center
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today joined the signing of Senate Bill 2265, legislation which provides $3 million in state funding for the development of a Veterans Memorial Center at the Fargo National Cemetery (FNC). The bill was sponsored by Senators Scott Meyer, Randy Burckhard, Kathy Hogan, Larry Luick and Ron Sorvaag and Representative Austen Schauer. The funds will become available once the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides final approval of the project plan and aut… Continue Reading
05.01.25
Hoeven: Senate Passes CRA to Knock Down Biden Administration’s ‘Once-In-Always-In’ Rule
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today issued the following statement after the Senate approved a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval he is cosponsoring to overturn the Biden administration’s burdensome “Once-in-Always-in” rule, which permanently classifies certain industrial facilities as major sources of hazardous air pollutants. The Biden-era rule reversed a Trump administration policy that allowed facilities… Continue Reading
05.01.25
Hoeven Introduces Andrea Travnicek at Senate ENR Committee Confirmation Hearing
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week introduced Dr. Andrea Travnicek at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee hearing on her nomination as Assistant Secretary for Water and Science at the U.S. Department of the Interior. Hoeven outlined Travnicek’s depth of experience and qualifications for the role, which covers a range of issues relevant to agriculture, energy and water development in North Dakota. During his remarks, Hoeven discussed with Travnicek, as well as Leslie Bey… Continue Reading
04.29.25
Hoeven, Murray, Boozman, Rosen Reintroduce Bill to Recognize April As Month of the Military Child
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) joined Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.), John Boozman (R-Ark.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) in leading bipartisan legislation to designate April as the “Month of the Military Child.” The Month of the Military Child is observed each April to celebrate and honor the commitment, service, and sacrifices made by children in military families and urges all Americans to show appreciation for the more than 1.6 million children who are part of military families across… Continue Reading
04.23.25
Hoeven: North Dakota Awarded Nearly $28 Million Over Damages Resulting from DAPL Protests
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after U.S. District Judge Daniel Traynor ruled in favor of the State of North Dakota in its lawsuit against the federal government for damages from the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) protests. The state was awarded nearly $28 million to help cover emergency response costs resulting from the federal government’s negligence during the protests. This comes in addition to the $10 million that Hoeven secured in 2017 as a member … Continue Reading
04.23.25
Hoeven Reviews Fargo Airport Terminal Expansion Progress
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today toured and reviewed the construction progress of the Hector International Airport’s Terminal Expansion Project. Today’s visit comes as Hector International experienced its busiest month ever in March, with more than 56,000 boardings. Further, this was the 12th consecutive month of all-time high passenger activity at the airport, driving home the importance of building the expanded terminal. Accordingly, Hoeven is working as a member of the Senate Transpor… Continue Reading
04.22.25
Hoeven, Rollins Meet with North Dakota Producers, Outline Farm Bill & Disaster Assistance Efforts
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today organized meetings with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins in North Dakota, giving farmers, ranchers, agriculture researchers and agri-businesses the opportunity to: Give direct feedback as: Work proceeds on the next farm bill. Hoeven stressed the importance of keeping the farm in the farm bill and outlined efforts to invest in the farm safety net. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues accepting applications for and distributing the … Continue Reading
04.21.25
Hoeven, Rounds Introduce Legislation to Empower Farmers and Strengthen Rural Economies
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) recently joined Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) in introducing two pieces of agriculture legislation to expand markets for meat and poultry products and prevent against federal government overreach. The bills include: The New Markets for State Inspected Meat and Poultry Act, legislation to allow meat and poultry products inspected by state Meat and Poultry Inspection (MPI) programs to be sold across state lines. Currently, meat and poultry products i… Continue Reading
04.16.25
Hoeven to Host Agriculture Secretary Rollins in North Dakota on April 22
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today announced that he will host Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins in North Dakota on Tuesday, April 22. Hoeven, who serves as chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, invited Rollins to the state during her confirmation process earlier this year so she could: Get direct feedback from the state’s ag producers as work proceeds on the next farm bill. Learn firsthand about North Dak… Continue Reading
04.11.25
Hoeven Votes to Confirm Major General J. Daniel Caine as Chairman of The Joint Chiefs of Staff
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after joining a bipartisan Senate majority in voting to confirm Major General J. Daniel Caine as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: “General Caine has a long record of serving our nation, with more than two decades of experience as a member of the Air National Guard, including time as an F-16 pilot and important assignments related to intelligence and special operations. Given his prior combat and leadership experience, h… Continue Reading
04.10.25
Hoeven Votes to Overturn Biden-Era Rule Banning More Affordable Natural Gas Water Heaters
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today voted for a Congressional Review Act resolution of disapproval to overturn a Biden-era Department of Energy (DOE) rule that would have effectively banned the most affordable tankless water heater options, forcing consumers to pay an extra $450 for alternatives. The Biden-era rule raised the energy efficiency standards for new tankless water heaters by 11 to 15 percent, resulting in the removal of roughly forty percent of the existing market for tankless wat… Continue Reading