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Hoeven Honors Red Trail Elementary School for Designation as 2024 National Blue Ribbon School
MANDAN, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today presented a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol to the students, educators and families of Red Trail Elementary School in honor of their designation as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School. As a special symbol representing the school’s exemplary teaching and learning, the National Blue Ribbon School flag will be displayed along with the U.S. flag presented by Senator Hoeven. “Today, we celebrate Red Trail Elementary School’s recognition as a National Bl… Continue Reading
03.17.25
President Trump Signs Hoeven-Led Legislation to Block Biden Natural Gas Tax
Click for video and audio. WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) issued the following statement after President Donald Trump signed into law the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval he led in the Senate to block implementation of President Biden’s Natural Gas Tax. Hoeven was at the White House as the bill was signed into law. Hoeven’s CRA blocks implementation of a Natural Gas Tax passed in 2022 as part of the Democrats’ reckless tax-and-spend bill. Last month, Hoeven… Continue Reading
03.14.25
Hoeven Statement on Funding the Government
Click for video and audio. WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Senate approved legislation to fund the government while finding savings and supporting our national defense. “The reason we need a CR is because Senator Schumer refused to bring any of the individual appropriations bills, which were approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee, to the floor during the last Congress. This continuing resolution has already passed the House and has stro… Continue Reading
03.14.25
Hoeven, Rounds Introduce Bills Strengthening Second Amendment Rights for Military Families, Full-Time Travelers
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) joined Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) in introducing a pair of bills that would strengthen Second Amendment rights for military families and full-time travelers. The Traveler’s Gun Rights Act and the Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act would amend sections of the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA) to make exceptions for Americans with unique living situations. This includes spouses of military members and full-time travelers whose permanent … Continue Reading
03.12.25
Hoeven: Trump Administration to Reverse Biden WOTUS Overreach, Provide Regulatory Relief & Certainty
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced an effort to restore the traditional definition of “waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS), reversing the Biden administration’s regulatory overreach and bringing the WOTUS rule in compliance with the Supreme Court’s Sackett v. EPA ruling from 2023. The Trump administration will undertake rulemaking to reduce the regulatory burden, provide certainty and ensure… Continue Reading
03.11.25
Hoeven, Klobuchar Reintroduce Legislation to Update USDA Loan Limits, Improve Producer Access to Credit
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) reintroduced the Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement (PACE) Act, legislation to improve farmers and ranchers’ access to credit by modernizing loan limitations for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) loan programs. The senators are working to pass the legislation as part of the next farm bill and made the case for the bill to their Senate Agriculture Committee colleagues at a committee hearing on the issue toda… Continue Reading
03.10.25
Hoeven Statement on Confirmation of Labor Secretary
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Lori Chavez-DeRemer to serve as Secretary of Labor: “The Senate has worked to quickly confirm President Trump’s cabinet, and with today’s confirmation of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, the Senate has now confirmed 21 cabinet members.” said Hoeven. “Secretary Chavez-DeRemer has committed to advancing the President’s agenda and ensuring a level playing field for American workers and businesses.” -###… Continue Reading
03.07.25
Hoeven, Rounds Reintroduce Legislation to Ban Foreign Adversaries from Buying American Farmland and Agricultural Businesses
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week joined Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) in reintroducing the Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and Security (PASS) Act, legislation to ban individuals and entities controlled by China, Russia, Iran and North Korea from purchasing agricultural land and businesses located near U.S. military installations or sensitive sites. “Foreign adversaries are buying up U.S. farmland which is a threat not only to our food security, but our national security. Our legislat… Continue Reading
03.06.25
Hoeven Meets With North Dakota's U.S. Senate Youth Program Delegates
WASHINGTON — Senator John Hoeven this week met with Martin Bergstedt, a senior at Enderlin High School, and Cady Wang, a senior at Davies High School in Fargo, who were chosen to represent North Dakota as delegates to the 63rd annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). The program brings students from across the country to Washington, D.C. to meet with senators, the president, a Supreme Court Justice and cabinet officials. “We congratulate Martin and Cady on being selected as North Da… Continue Reading
03.04.25
Hoeven Statement on President Trump’s Address to Congress
***Click for video and audio.*** WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement on President Donald Trump’s Joint Address to Congress: “President Trump is hard at work to get our country back on track. After being in office just over a month, the Trump administration has already put in place policies that are stopping the flow of illegal immigration, helping to build U.S. energy dominance and showing that America is back open for business to grow our economy. At the same time,… Continue Reading
03.03.25
Hoeven Votes for Protect Women and Girls’ Sports Act
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after voting for the Protect Women and Girls’ Sports Act, legislation that would permanently reinstate the intent of Title IX and ensure that women only, participate in women’s sports at federally funded educational institutions: “I voted for the Protect Women and Girls’ Sports Act to provide a level-playing field and ensure girls and women aren’t forced to compete against biological men.” -###-… Continue Reading
03.03.25
Hoeven: Linda McMahon Confirmed as Education Secretary
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Linda McMahon to serve as Secretary of Education: “We worked closely with Linda McMahon when she served as Administrator of the Small Business Administration during President Trump’s first administration. Secretary McMahon demonstrated strong leadership and has always been willing to work with others in a collaborative way. We look forward to working with her and congratulate her on her confirmation as Se… Continue Reading
02.28.25
Hoeven: Flexibility Must be Maintained in Farm Bill to Address Emergencies in Farm Country
WASHINGTON - At a hearing of the Senate Agriculture Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven outlined the importance of maintaining flexibility at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for addressing emergent needs in farm country, like avian flu. To this end, the senator highlighted the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) as an important priority for the new farm bill, as it provides a flexible source of emergency funding to help farmers and ranchers weather a variety of challenges. Hoeven f… Continue Reading
02.27.25
Senate Passes Hoeven-Sponsored Resolution to Block Biden Natural Gas Tax, Protect Against Cost Increases
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) today secured Senate passage of his Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to block implementation of President Biden’s Natural Gas Tax, which passed as part of the Democrats’ reckless tax-and-spend bill in 2022. The Senate approved the resolution by a vote of 52 to 47, and with Congressman August Pfluger’s (R-Texas) companion legislation having passed the House yesterday, the resolution now goes to President Trump to be signed into law… Continue Reading
02.26.25
Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Reverse Biden Regulatory Onslaught, Make U.S. Energy Dominant
WASHINGTON - During remarks delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate today, Senator John Hoeven outlined efforts to reverse the Biden administration’s regulatory onslaught on U.S. domestic energy production: In particular, Hoeven highlighted his Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to block implementation of Biden’s Natural Gas Tax, which passed as part of Democrats’ reckless tax-and-spend bill that passed in 2022. The Senate began voting on Hoeven’s resolution today, with final pass… Continue Reading
02.26.25
Hoeven Helps Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Tribal Members from Medical Debt, Ensure Timely Reimbursement for Non-IHS Health Care
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week helped reintroduce the Purchase and Referred Care (PRC) Improvement Act, bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) to address delayed reimbursement claims at the Indian Health Service (IHS), benefitting both patients and providers. Specifically, the bill: Requires the PRC program to provide, if approved, reimbursement of claims within 30 days of determination. Allows claims to be submitted electro… Continue Reading
02.26.25
Hoeven: Jamieson Greer Confirmed as U.S. Trade Representative
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Jamieson Greer to serve as U.S. Trade Representative (USTR): “Jamieson Greer has served our country including in the U.S. Air Force and as chief of staff to the U.S. Trade Representative during President Trump’s first administration. Importantly, during his confirmation process he recognized the importance of expanding market access for U.S. producers, including our agriculture sector. USTR Greer will pla… Continue Reading
02.26.25
Hoeven Reintroduces BLM Mineral Spacing Act
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) reintroduced the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Mineral Spacing Act. The bill, which is cosponsored by Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.), would streamline and improve the permitting process for energy development, remove duplicative regulations and better respect the rights of private mineral holders. Representative Stephanie Bice (R-Okla.) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. … Continue Reading
02.25.25
Hoeven, Shaheen & Moran Introduce Legislation to Bolster Air Traffic Control Workforce
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) introduced the Air Traffic Control (ATC) Workforce Development Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation to address ATC staffing shortages, improve working conditions and ensure the safe transportation of people and goods within U.S. airspace. Among other priorities, the legislation would: Expand the ATC workforce training pipeline by codifying and strengthening the Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training … Continue Reading
02.21.25
Hoeven Reintroduces Legislation to Advance Establishment of Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) today reintroduced his legislation to support the establishment of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Hoeven’s bipartisan bill, which is cosponsored by Senators Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), would: Authorize the Department of the Interior to provide grants to establish the presidential library and support the display of materials. This legislation follows the model of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and … Continue Reading