Press Releases

Hoeven: We’re Positioned to Rescind WOTUS Permanently

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today said that with a new Congress and administration, the Environmental Protection Agency’s Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule can now be rescinded permanently. Hoeven...

Hoeven Thanks Veterans and Their Families and Honors Their Service on Veterans Day

BISMARCK, N.D. – In anticipation of Veterans Day, Hoeven issued the following statement to honor veterans throughout North Dakota and the nation. “Today and every day, we honor the brave...

Hoeven Outlines Efforts, Opportunities to Advance North Dakota’s Energy Industry

BISMARCK, N.D. – At the Basin Electric Power Cooperative’s annual meeting today, Senator John Hoeven stressed the important role coal and other traditional energy resources play in supporting the nation’s...

Hoeven Names Lee North Dakota State Director

FARGO, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today announced that he has appointed his current regional director for southwestern North Dakota, Jessica Lee, to be his new state director. As his...

Hoeven Joined by Stockmen’s Association Head to Press for Resolution to Dakota Access Pipeline Project

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today was joined by Julie Schaff Ellingson, the executive vice president of North Dakota Stockmen’s Association, in calling on the Obama Administration and the Corps...

Hoeven Issues Statement in Support of Emergency Commission Action Approving an Additional $4 Million for Law Enforcement

WASHINGTON — Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement in response to the North Dakota Emergency Commission’s approval of another $4 million loan to support law enforcement efforts to...

Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Make Long-Term, Private Care More Available to Veterans in Their Home Communities

NAPOLEON, N.D. – During a visit to the Napoleon Care Center today, Senator John Hoeven outlined his efforts to make more health care services available for veterans in both rural...

Hoeven: HHS to Provide Nearly $23 Million for Home Heating Assistance in North Dakota

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven, a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will distribute nearly $23 million...

Hoeven Honors Deployed Service Members on ‘Day of the Deployed’

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today honored the men and women of the United States’ armed forces who are deployed. In September, Hoeven introduced and the Senate unanimously passed a...

Hoeven: DOT Awards Contract for United to Continue Air Service at Dickinson Airport

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded an Essential Air Service contract for United Airlines to continue to provide service at Dickinson...

Hoeven Announces More than $1 Million in Funding for North Dakota Schools

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Education (ED) has awarded $1,039,904 to the state of North Dakota...

Hoeven, F-M Leaders Meet with OMB Director, Army Corps to Continue Efforts to Secure Permanent Flood Protection

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator John Hoeven this week along with Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney and Moorhead Mayor Del Rae Williams met with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shaun...