News Releases
Hoeven Announces CARES Act Funding Released to Bismarck Transit System
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded $3,766,362 to the city of Bismarck. Hoeven previously announced today's award, which upon the city's successful grant application, has now been awarded. The funds were made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act under the Urbanized Area Formula Grants Prog… Continue Reading
07.21.20
Hoeven Announces Environmental Protection Funds for Reducing Diesel Emissions, Cleanup of Underground Storage Tanks
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded two grants to the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ). This funding was made available through the annual appropriations process, through which the senator continues to support North Dakota priorities. Details are as follows: $391,768 from the Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Trust Fund Corrective Action Prog… Continue Reading
07.20.20
Hoeven Statement on Confirmation of Russell Vought As OMB Director
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Russell Vought as Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Vought was previously OMB's Deputy Director and has been serving as the agency's Acting Director since January 2019. In these roles, Hoeven has worked with Vought to advance comprehensive flood protection for the Red River Valley, among other priorities for North Dakota. This includes securing his support for the renegotiated Pr… Continue Reading
07.20.20
Hoeven: RMA Announces Improvements to Livestock Gross Margin Program
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced improvements to the Livestock Gross Margin (LGM) insurance program, starting in the 2021 crop year. Specifically, RMA is adding premium subsidies to the program, based on a deductible selected by the producer, and moving the premi… Continue Reading
07.17.20
Hoeven: Federal Reserve Announces Support for Non-Profit Organizations Under Main Street Lending Program
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Federal Reserve Board announced that it has approved two new loan options under the Main Street Lending Program for non-profit organizations, including educational institutions, hospitals and social service organizations. The loans provide deferred principal payments for two years and deferred interest payments for one year to help these organizations weather the challenges of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-… Continue Reading
07.17.20
Hoeven Announces Nearly $3 Million to Turtle Mountain Housing Authority From CARES Act
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and a member of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $2,992,568 to the Turtle Mountain Housing Authority in Belcourt. Today's grant comes from the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Imminent Threat funding made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief an… Continue Reading
07.16.20
Hoeven: FERC Modernizes Energy Market Regulations, Will Help Reduce Costs to Consumers
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today issued the following statement after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a final rule to modernize the way it regulates energy markets. In 2018, Hoeven joined a bipartisan, bicameral group in urging FERC to update these regulations under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA), citing significant changes in the energy market since the law was passed in 1978 as … Continue Reading
07.16.20
Hoeven Statement on Federal Court Overturning BLM's Revised Flaring Rule
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today issued the following statement after the U.S. District Court for Northern California overturned a 2018 rule from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) that removed the one-size-fits-all approach to addressing flaring and recognized the rights of tribes to manage energy development on their lands. "In order to reduce flaring on federal and tribal land, we need to invest in the proper infrastr… Continue Reading
07.16.20
Hoeven Announces Funding to North Dakota Department of Health
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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has awarded $1,661,044 to the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH). This funding is awarded to the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) program and will be used to support the department's efforts to combat and respond to infectious diseases. "As the response t… Continue Reading
07.15.20
Hoeven Statement on Final Rule to Streamline NEPA Infrastructure Reviews
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today issued the following statement after the administration released a final rule to modernize and streamline regulations under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The rule seeks to prevent delays for infrastructure projects by establishing a two-year time limit for the completion of federal environmental impact statements and a one-year limit for environmental assessments. Further, t… Continue Reading
07.15.20
Hoeven Holds Virtual Roundtable with Lignite Energy Council Members
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today held a virtual roundtable with members of the Lignite Energy Council to discuss his efforts to support coal in the nation's energy mix and ensure the country continues to harness this abundant energy resource. This includes: Ensuring coal is fairly valued as a reliable source of baseload power. Supporting the development of carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technologies, in… Continue Reading
07.15.20
Hoeven Discusses Ag Assistance, Gathers Input for the Next Phase of Federal COVID-19 Response
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today held a virtual roundtable with North Dakota producers, commodity groups and Farm Service Agency (FSA) officials to: Review the progress of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). The CFAP was funded in part through the $9.5 billion in emergency funding Hoeven secured in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. … Continue Reading
07.15.20
Hoeven Announces USDA Rural Development Loans to Two North Dakota Groups
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Office of Rural Development has awarded loans to two North Dakota recipients through the Community Facilities Direct Loan Program: City of Dodge - $1,770,000 loan to repair and reconstruct streets that are no longer adequate to serve projected future traffic due to the oil and gas industry. Crystal Rural Fire District - $900,000 l… Continue Reading
07.14.20
Hoeven Statement After D.C. Circuit Court Issues Stay Preventing Shutdown of DAPL
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven released the following statement after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued an administrative stay temporarily preventing the district judge's shutdown order, allowing the Dakota Access Pipeline to continue operating while the appeals court considers arguments. "The Dakota Access Pipeline is important energy infrastructure that has been safely operating for three years. This temporary stay is a good step that recognizes the significant impac… Continue Reading
07.14.20
Hoeven Announces Economic Development Funds for UND From CARES Act
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $299,921 to the University of North Dakota (UND). This funding was made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and will be used to support UND's efforts to boost the regional economy in response to challenges posed by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. "Today's funding from th… Continue Reading
07.12.20
Hoeven Statement on the 65th Anniversary of the Minot Air Force Base Groundbreaking
MINOT, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement marking the 65th anniversary of the Minot Air Force Base groundbreaking: "The Minot Air Force Base has played a vital role in keeping our nation safe for 65 years and we thank all the men and women who have served here for their sacrifices on our behalf. We also recognize the many efforts of all those in the community who have supported the base," said Hoeven. "The Minot Air Force Base has been an important part of the Minot… Continue Reading
07.10.20
Hoeven: DOT Extends United Airlines Contract to Serve Dickinson Through September 2022
DICKINSON, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Department of Transportation renewed United Airlines' contract to provide air service to the Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport through September 30, 2022. "Dickinson Airport is an important travel hub in our state and we appreciate the Administration for extending United Airlines' contract," said Hoeven. "This will help to ensure that the Dickinson community has reliable air service, which is an im… Continue Reading
07.10.20
Hoeven: HHS Awards Rural Health Funding to UND
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 $1,065,742 to the University of North Dakota (UND). This grant will support the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility program to strengthen Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and rural emergency medical services (EMS), improving the delivery of quality care to pati… Continue Reading
07.10.20
North Dakota Delegation Statement on the Trump Administration Approving a Major Disaster Declaration for Spring Flooding
BISMARCK - Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and Representative Kelly Armstrong issued the following statement today on President Donald J. Trump approving Governor Doug Burgum's request for a major disaster declaration for spring flooding in North Dakota: "We appreciate the Trump Administration fulfilling Governor Burgum's request for a major disaster declaration. Spring flooding is one of many obstacles North Dakotans are facing beyond their control, but we know they can successfully over… Continue Reading
07.09.20
Hoeven Announces CARES Act Funding to Standing Rock Transit System
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and a member of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban DevelopmentAppropriations Committee, today announced that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded $436,520 to Standing Rock Public Transit. Today's funding was made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and will support the Standing Rock Public Tribal Transit Program as it continues operating a… Continue Reading
