Press Releases

Hoeven, Klobuchar Introduce Capital for Farmers and Ranchers Act

WASHINGTON – Senators John Hoeven and Amy Klobuchar have introduced the Capital for Farmers and Ranchers Act. The legislation will increase the maximum loan amount that an individual farmer or...

Hoeven: Coal Mine Reclamation Project in Bowman Recognized for Excellence

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has recognized the Halleck Mine project in Bowman, N.D., as one of the highest...

Hoeven Announces More Than $1 Million to Enhance North Dakota Schools

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Department of Education has awarded a $1,106,973 School Improvement Grant (SIG) to North...

Hoeven: USPS Selects New, Expanded Location in Watford City

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has selected a location for the expansion of the Watford City Post Office. The 9,000 sq. ft....

Hoeven: Department of Commerce Awards $125,000 to Help ND Manufacturers Stay at the Forefront of Innovation

WASHINGTON — Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded $125,000 to Impact Dakota, previously known as the...

Hoeven Announces More Than $432,000 Grant to Support Medical Research at NDSU

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today announced that the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) has awarded $432,300 to North Dakota State University (NDSU)...

Hoeven Supports Funding for Veterans and Combating the Zika Virus

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement regarding today’s vote to fund the Department of Veterans Affairs and the nation’s effort to combat the Zika virus: “It’s important...

Hoeven: Judiciary Committee Recommends Jennifer Puhl for Seat on 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Senate Judiciary Committee has favorably reported out Assistant U.S. Attorney Jennifer Puhl to serve on the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals....

Hoeven Statement on Today’s Filibuster of the National Defense Appropriations Bill

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after a vote to bring the National Defense Appropriations bill to the floor for debate and a vote was blocked...

Hoeven Amendment to Authorize UAS Test Sites for Three Years Included in FAA Extension

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Senate and House have agreed on an extension of the FAA Reauthorization, which includes the senator’s proposal to provide a...

Hoeven Working with STRATCOM Commander to Advance Nuclear Missile Upgrades

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, met Tuesday with U.S. Navy Admiral Cecil D. Haney, Commander of U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM), to discuss...

Hoeven: Congress Passes Bill to Help Prevent, Treat Drug Addiction, Help Law Enforcement Combat Drug Crime

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Senate has concurred with the House to pass the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), bipartisan legislation that will help combat...