Hoeven Statement on Biden EPA MATS, Power Sector Rules Imposing Costly Regulations on Coal-Fired Electric
WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven expressed his concerns regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) final regulations on the nation's power sector, particularly the new Mercury and Air Toxic Standards (MATS) rule impacting coal-fired electric power plants.Hoeven criticized the Biden administration for reviving the MATS rule, stating, "President Biden and his administration continue to take the wrong approach to energy development in the U.S., handcuffing our producers with unworkable regulations and raising costs for consumers." He emphasized the importance of...
Hoeven: NPS to Maintain Wild Horses at Theodore Roosevelt National Park
WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven announced today that the National Park Service (NPS) has committed to maintaining the wild horses at Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TRNP). The decision comes after Senator Hoeven's successful efforts to preserve the wild horses at the park."These wild horses are emblematic of President Theodore Roosevelt’s time in North Dakota, a formative experience that shaped his presidency and lasting legacy," said Senator Hoeven.The NPS will halt its proposed removal of horses at TRNP and will keep the existing management plan in place. This move...
Sen. Cramer: FAA Awards More Than $4 Million to Airports Across North Dakota
BISMARCK – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the award of $4,093,055 to three airports in North Dakota for various projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing airport infrastructure and safety.Sen. Cramer expressed his approval of the funding, stating, "This critical funding will help North Dakota airports make necessary infrastructure upgrades to ensure the safety and efficiency of air travel in the state."The funds will be allocated as follows: $2,918,323 to the Grand Forks Regional Airport Authority for runway...
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DOE Selects Microbeam Technologies Inc. to Receive More Than $2.4 Million
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has chosen Microbeam Technologies Incorporated, based in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to be the recipient of $2,499,978 in funding. This significant financial support will enable the company to advance its operations in a crucial manner.The funding will be utilized by Microbeam Technologies Incorporated to implement a bench-scale system aimed at exhibiting the capability to extract and manufacture high-purity gallium and germanium. These elements will be sourced from a lignite-derived, mixed rare earth element concentrate...
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Hoeven Cosponsors CRA to Stop Unattainable, Costly EPA Standard for U.S. Energy Producers & Manufacturers
Senator John Hoeven has joined Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in cosponsoring a Congressional Review Act resolution aimed at rescinding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's new changes to the particulate matter national ambient air quality standards. Hoeven expressed concerns about the impact of the EPA's regulations on American industries, stating, "The Biden administration has finalized another burdensome regulation that sets unattainable standards and would cause regulatory strain on critical U.S. industries, including energy development and manufacturing."...
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Senator Cramer: UND’s Energy and Environmental Research Center Receives $4.2M for Hydrogen Cell Technology
Senator Cramer has announced that the University of North Dakota’s (UND) Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC) has been granted $4,200,000 for the development of commercially-viable hydrogen cell technology. An unnamed researcher from the EERC highlighted the potential impact of the project, stating, "Through this project, researchers could potentially lower the required operating temperature of O-SOECs, improving cell and stack durability, and enabling the use of less costly steel alloys for system construction without sacrificing efficiency."This funding comes...
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Senator Cramer Wraps Up Week Five of Historical Dakota Access Pipeline Trial
Senator Cramer, commenting on the trial, stated, “The government’s strategy so far is to focus on anything and everything other than their own culpability for the protests. Instead of evaluating the merits of North Dakota’s $38 million claim, they bring in experts and protestors themselves to distract from North Dakota’s claim at hand. North Dakota did what the feds would not and worked to enforce law and order in an unruly and violent situation, and no amount of beating around the bush will distract from their lack of action.”Chase Iron Eyes, a DAPL protest leader,...
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Senator Cramer Cosponsors Laken Riley Act
BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) has joined forces with U.S. Senators Katie Boyd Britt (R-AL) and Ted Budd (R-NC) in introducing the Laken Riley Act, a legislative measure aimed at addressing the escalating rate of violent crime in major cities across the United States.The Act, named after 22-year-old University of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley who tragically lost her life at the hands of an illegal immigrant with a history of criminal activities, mandates U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest illegal aliens who commit theft offenses...
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Senators Introduce CRA Resolution to Nullify EPA’s Particulate Matter Standard
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) have introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to nullify the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) rule on particulate matter standards. The resolution comes in response to the EPA's decision to narrow the level of the primary annual PM2.5 standard, a move that has raised concerns among lawmakers and industry leaders.Cramer expressed his concerns over the EPA's decision, stating, "Despite already achieving significant declines in fine particulate matter levels, the Biden...
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Senators Introduce Resolution Challenging FCC’s “Digital Discrimination” Rules
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) have taken a stand against the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) "digital discrimination" rules by introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval. The resolution aims to nullify the FCC's rules and protect the U.S. broadband industry from what they consider unjustifiable federal control.Senator Cramer expressed his concerns, stating, “The FCC’s rulemaking is not about discrimination, but rather about government control. The internet has successfully thrived in a free...
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Hoeven Introduces Laken Riley Act to Force Ice to Detain, Deport Illegal Immigrants Who Commit Crimes
Senator John Hoeven, along with U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Ted Budd, has introduced the Laken Riley Act, a bill aimed at ensuring that ICE detains and deports illegal immigrants who commit crimes. Hoeven emphasized the importance of the bill, which has already received bipartisan approval in the House of Representatives."This is commonsense legislation that would ensure that ICE detains and deports illegal immigrants who commit crimes. The bill has already been approved in a bipartisan manner by the House of Representatives and the Senate should vote and pass this bill...
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Hoeven, Colleagues Press Biden Administration to Increase Agricultural Exports
WASHINGTON – In a concerted effort, Senator John Hoeven and several colleagues have urged the Biden administration to enhance U.S. agricultural exports and bolster the competitiveness of American products on the global market."We expect trade to fluctuate in response to macroeconomic factors and market conditions," wrote the senators in a joint letter addressed to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The senators expressed concerns over the decline in U.S. agricultural exports, attributing it to an unambitious...
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Senators Express Concerns Over United States Agricultural Trade Deficit
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and U.S. Senator John Thune (R-SD) have raised concerns over the widening deficit in the trade of agricultural goods in the United States. The senators recently sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, expressing worries about the current state of agricultural trade.In the letter, the senators questioned the Biden administration about its plan to improve U.S. agricultural exports in 2024 and whether it will pursue new trade agreements to enhance global market access for...
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Awards $23 Million Contract for North Dakota Flood Risk Management Project
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has announced the award of a $23 million contract to R.J. Zavoral & Sons, Inc. for the construction of the Southern Embankment Reach SE-2B, in support of the Fargo Moorhead Metropolitan Area Flood Risk Management Project. The project is scheduled to be completed by August 31, 2027.According to the USACE, the funds for this project were provided through the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. In a statement, they mentioned, "These funds were delivered by the fully paid-for 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law."U.S....