News Releases
Hoeven Statement on OCC's Final Rule on Fair Access to Credit
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a 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 rule would prevent larger banks, with $100 billion or more in assets, from refusing banking services, including lending, to businesses and consumers based on anything other than … Continue Reading
01.14.21
Hoeven Outlines COVID-19 Agriculture Relief, Quality Loss Adjustment Program to North Dakota Producers
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today held a virtual roundtable with North Dakota producers, commodity groups and Farm Service Agency (FSA) officials to discuss the COVID-19 relief and disaster assistance that he recently secured for farmers and ranchers. Specifically, Hoeven worked as chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee to: Include nearly $13 billion of agriculture assistance in the COVID-19 relief legislation passed by Congress in December. Finalize the Quality… Continue Reading
01.13.21
Congress Passes Hoeven-Cosponsored Measure to Ban Surprise Medical Billing
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after Congress passed legislation to ban surprise medical billing, similar to a bipartisan bill that Hoeven is cosponsoring, along with Senator Kevin Cramer. Further, Hoeven joined his colleagues in urgingSenate leadership to include this measure in the year-end legislation, which Congress passed last month. "When facing an emergency, people may not have the time or ability to ensure that the care they receive is rendered… Continue Reading
01.11.21
Hoeven: 45Q Tax Credit in Place to Help Coal Producers, Provide Important Revenue Stream
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, today issued the following statement after securing two big advancements this month to put in place the 45Q tax credit to help coal producers. Specifically, the senator: Secured the final 45Q regulations from Treasury, which were announced last week. The senator has urged President Trump, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Energy Secretary Dan… Continue Reading
01.06.21
Hoeven Statement on Violence at U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement condemning the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol: "America is the beacon of freedom and democracy in the world. That is why it is very important that we have returned to the Senate and House chambers to finish our work tonight. We are a nation of laws and we must enforce our laws. We condemn those who occupied the Capitol and the acts of violence and destruction. We are grateful for our law enforcement officials and all those who … Continue Reading
01.06.21
Hoeven Joins Scott in Introducing Legislation Establishing Election Integrity Commission
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today joined Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) in introducing legislation establishing a committee to examine the integrity of the November 2020 election and make recommendations to state legislatures to improve the security, integrity and administration of federal elections. Senator Kevin Cramer also helped introduce the bill. "After the 2020 election, too many North Dakotans and Americans have concerns about irregularities in the presidential election. This legislatio… Continue Reading
01.05.21
Hoeven: USDA Finalizes Quality Loss Adjustment Program
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) released details for for the Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) program. As chairman of Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, Hoeven worked to expand disaster assistance programs to cover quality losses and added eligible disaster events under the… Continue Reading
01.04.21
Hoeven Statement on Electoral College
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement today regarding the joint session of Congress on the Electoral College: "Like the majority of North Dakotans, I support President Trump and have worked with the President to advance policies important for North Dakota and our nation. After the recent election however, many North Dakotans and Americans remain concerned about irregularities in the presidential election, particularly in regard to mail-in voting. That's why I support e… Continue Reading
01.04.21
Hoeven: VA Selected for Fisher House, Will Support Veterans' Families & Caregivers
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Fargo Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care System was selected for priority construction by the Fisher House Foundation. Once built, the Fisher House will provide free accommodations to the families and caregivers of veterans receiving care at the Fargo VA Medical Center. Hoeven worked to advance the Fargo VA's application, stressing the critical support that families provide during periods of serious illness and urgin… Continue Reading
01.01.21
Hoeven Statement on Vote to Approve NDAA in Support of Servicemembers, North Dakota Missions
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after voting to approve the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), ensuring servicemembers will receive the pay and benefits they have earned and supporting critical missions in North Dakota. The legislation has now received the two-thirds majority needed in both chambers of Congress and will enter into law. Hoeven worked to include provisions to: Support servicemembers, including authorizing a 3 … Continue Reading
12.30.20
Hoeven: FEMA Awards Funding to ND Department of Health, ND Department of Emergency Services
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $6.4 million to the North Dakota Department of Health and $2.2 million to the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services. These grants were made available under the Stafford Act for Emergency Protective Measures and will be used to assist with expenses related to the state's coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) … Continue Reading
12.30.20
Hoeven Announces $1.7 Million to Northland Health Partners Community Health Center
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has awarded $1.7 million to Northland Health Partners Community Health Center in Turtle Lake. This funding was made available through the Health Center Cluster grant program and will be used to support health care services in the Turtle Lake community. "This funding w… Continue Reading
12.30.20
Hoeven Announces DOD Funding to UND for Augmented Reality Tech Research & Development
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded a contract for $5 million to the University of North Dakota (UND) and AM General to develop augmented reality (AR) systems for Army vehicles, which would provide soldiers with access to more and better battlefield data as a display on the windshield. As a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, Hoeven secured this funding in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 appropriations bill and has… Continue Reading
12.28.20
Hoeven Statement on the Death of Former ND Representative Lyle Hanson
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement on the passing of former North Dakota State Representative Lyle Hanson. "Representative Hanson was an active member of his community and a devoted public servant for our state. He will be remembered for his long service as a state legislator, his work as an educator, his contributions to local athletics and his broad volunteerism. Notably, I appreciate his advocacy for North Dakota's beautiful outdoors and his passion as … Continue Reading
12.24.20
Hoeven Statement on the Passing of Former Senator Lonnie Laffen
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement on the passing of former North Dakota State Senator Lonnie Laffen. "Both in his career and as a public servant, Senator Laffen was dedicated to the growth and development of North Dakota. He was a distinguished leader in his industry and has left a lasting legacy, through the many structures he has helped design, his contributions to future generations of architects and his service as a state legislator. I appreciate the … Continue Reading
12.23.20
Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Ensure Farmers' Access to Credit, Support Ag Economy Until Conditions Improve
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today addressed the Farm Credit Council Board of Directors and outlined his efforts to ensure agriculture producers have adequate access to credit and support the farm economy through unprecedented challenges in recent years, until the nation returns to stable production conditions where farmers and ranchers can sell their products at fair market rates. Accordingly, as chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Agricult… Continue Reading
12.22.20
Congress Approves Legislation Enabling Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library to Purchase Forest Service Land in Billings County
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, Congressman Kelly Armstrong and Governor Doug Burgum issued the following statement after Congress approved legislation enabling the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation to purchase Forest Service land in Billings County to construct a library and museum honoring the life and legacy of President Teddy Roosevelt. Hoeven, Cramer and Armstrong worked with the Governor, local and state officials and the Medora Grazing Association to… Continue Reading
12.22.20
Hoeven Statement After Approval of FY2021 Agriculture Appropriations Legislation
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement after Congress approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. As chairman, Hoeven worked to secure funding to support North Dakota's producers and economy, including: Additional $1.5 billion for the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+), to ensure program fu… Continue Reading
12.22.20
Hoeven Statement on Passage of FY2021 Funding Legislation
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement after Congress passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 funding legislation. "We were able to secure priorities important for North Dakota, including funding for our military members and their missions, assistance for our farmers and ranchers impacted by disasters, resources for the new BIA law enforcement training center at Camp Grafton, and legislation to advance the Theodore Roosev… Continue Reading
12.22.20
Hoeven Statement on Additional Covid Relief for Families, Small Businesses, Health Care
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after Congress approved additional COVID-19 relief to support individuals and families, small businesses, including farmers and ranchers, and provide much needed resources for health care and vaccine distribution. As chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, Hoeven worked to include nearly $13 billion in total to support farmers, ranchers and the agriculture sector. The legislation provides targeted relief.… Continue Reading
