U.S. Senator John Hoeven (nd)
Recent News About U.S. Senator John Hoeven (nd)
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Senate Republicans introduce legislation to block ATF firearms rule
On May 17, 2024, Senator John Hoeven, along with 41 Senate Republicans, introduced a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA). The resolution, led by U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Thom Tillis (R-NC), aims to block the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) rule on the definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Dealer in Firearms. Critics argue that this rule disregards the law and congressional intent and violates the Constitution by attempting to force anyone who sells a firearm to register as a federal firearm...
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Hoeven and Armstrong introduce legislation to block Biden's EPA MATS rule
Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Congressman Kelly Armstrong have introduced bicameral legislation aimed at preventing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from implementing its new Mercury and Air Toxic Standards (MATS) rule. The Biden administration's MATS rule is seen as imposing costly and stringent Obama-era regulations on coal-fired electric power plants. Critics argue that these regulations will force power plants to close, threatening grid reliability and increasing costs for American families.
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Hoeven urges DOD partnership with North Dakota for counter-UAS technologies
At a Senate Defense Appropriations Committee hearing this week, Senator John Hoeven underscored the potential for the Department of Defense (DoD) to collaborate with North Dakota's unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry in creating more cost-effective methods to counter adversaries' drone technology usage. Hoeven drew attention to recent drone attacks on Israel and Ukraine, where Iran and Russia employed inexpensive UAS and drone swarms, necessitating significantly pricier countermeasures from the U.S. and its allies.
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Hoeven urges Army Corps to expedite DAPL's environmental impact statement
In a recent Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Committee hearing, Senator John Hoeven urged the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to expedite the environmental impact statement (EIS) process for the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL).
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Mott receives $2.85m from Army Corps for water & sewer updates
Senator John Hoeven announced today that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 work plan has allocated $2.85 million for the City of Mott, North Dakota to upgrade its sewer and water system. The city will utilize these funds to replace vitrified clay-tile pipe (VCP) and asbestos cement pipe (ACP) sewer mains, installed between the 1920s and 1960s, which have surpassed their operational life.
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Senator Hoeven pays tribute on National Peace Officers Memorial Day
On National Peace Officers Memorial Day, Senator John Hoeven honored the memory of Fargo Police Officer Jake Ryan Wallin and Mercer County Deputy Paul Steven Martin, North Dakota peace officers who tragically lost their lives in the line of duty in 2023. Sheriff Charles McCarthy, whose death in 1874 was recently discovered by the Burleigh County Sheriff’s Department, was also recognized at this year's event.
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USPS pauses proposed mail processing changes until 2025
Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, along with Representative Kelly Armstrong, announced today that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has agreed to halt the implementation of the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) Mail Processing Facility Review (MPFR). This includes proposed changes to processing in Grand Forks and Bismarck, which will be paused until after January 1, 2025.
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Senators introduce resolution condemning Biden's Israel weapons withholding
Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, has partnered with Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) to introduce a Senate resolution that condemns any action by the Biden administration to withhold ammunition or weapons for Israel. The resolution has gained the support of 48 senators in total.
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Hoeven secures commitment for continued US nuclear modernization
In a recent Senate Defense Appropriations Committee hearing, Senator John Hoeven obtained a pledge from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Charles Brown. The commitment was to persist in modernizing the U.S. nuclear deterrent, with a particular focus on the intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) that constitute the land-based segment of the nuclear triad. Additionally, it included ensuring that the U.S. maintains its edge in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.
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Senate passes FAA reauthorization bill: Senator Hoeven's statement
Senator John Hoeven issued a statement today, following the Senate's passage of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization legislation. As a member of the Senate Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Committee, Hoeven worked to secure key priorities for North Dakota in the bill.
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Senator Hoeven criticizes Biden administration's energy policies
During a recent session in the U.S. Senate, Senator John Hoeven expressed his opposition to policies advanced by the Biden administration that restrict access to taxpayer-owned energy resources and increase the cost of energy production in the U.S. Hoeven emphasized that these policies could lead to higher consumer prices, while potentially compromising the economic and national security of the U.S. and its allies.
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Senator Hoeven urges defense secretary to release aid for Israel
During a Senate Defense Appropriations Committee hearing this week, Senator John Hoeven urged Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to expedite the delivery of all military assistance approved by Congress to Israel. This aid is crucial for Israel's ongoing battle against Hamas. Hoeven emphasized the necessity of enabling Israel to completely vanquish Hamas, incapacitate the terrorist organization from recuperating, and avert future assaults.
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Senate and House Committees Urged to Reject Flawed Air Force Proposal
Senator John Hoeven, alongside 81 bipartisan, bicameral colleagues, sent a letter led by Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper and U.S. Representative Jason Crow calling on the U.S. Senate and House Armed Service Committees to reject a flawed proposal from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) intended for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The proposal would ignore precedent by transferring U.S. National Guard units executing space missions to the U.S. Space Force, renouncing governor approval.
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A bipartisan group of senators urges USPS to halt mail processing changes
WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today joined an effort led by Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chair Susan Collins (R-Maine) calling on Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to pause the implementation of the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) Mail Processing Facility Review (MPFR). The senators outlined the potential impact of moving mail processing out of local communities, like Grand Forks and Bismarck, on timely mail delivery. Accordingly, the senators called on DeJoy to:
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Hoeven: No Place for Anti-Semitism on College Campuses or Anywhere in U.S
Senator John Hoeven addressed the rise of anti-Semitism on college campuses and in the U.S., stating, "I never thought I would see anti-Semitism like this in America and it is absolutely unacceptable." Hoeven, along with Senator Tim Scott, urged the passing of a resolution condemning such acts and ensuring the protection of Jewish students. Hoeven emphasized the importance of colleges as spaces for free thinking and learning, denouncing any form of anti-Semitism within these institutions. The senator, along with 25 colleagues, also called on Attorney General Merrick Garland...
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Hoeven Honors William S. Gussner Elementary School for Designation as 2023 National Blue Ribbon School
JAMESTOWN, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today presented a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol to the students, educators and families of William S. Gussner Elementary School in honor of their designation as a 2023 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. This is the second time that Gussner Elementary has received this prestigious recognition.Senator Hoeven expressed his admiration for the school,...
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Hoeven Urges Interior Secretary to Ease Restrictions on Energy Development in Federal Lands
Washington – Senator John Hoeven has called on U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to reconsider the restrictions on energy development in federal lands. Hoeven expressed concerns about the Interior Department's plans to limit access to federal lands for energy development and other purposes, emphasizing the importance of utilizing natural resources to benefit taxpayers and enhance energy security.During a recent interaction, Hoeven raised specific issues regarding the draft North Dakota Resource Management Plan (RMP) and the Bureau of Land Management's...
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Hoeven Secures Over $5 Million For CO2 Sequestration & Monitoring at Largest Coal-Based CCUS Project in The World
Senator John Hoeven has announced a $5.1 million award to advance carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) monitoring at the Great Plains Synfuels Plant. The project, led by the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC), aims to support the expansion of CCUS at the Dakota Gasification Company’s Great Plains Synfuels Plant, making it the largest coal-based CCUS project utilizing geologic storage globally."This $5.1 million award is a crucial investment in the future of CCUS and baseload power," stated Senator Hoeven. "Under this project, EERC is developing...
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Hoeven, Scott Condemn Campus Antisemitism, Urge Biden Administration to Take Action
Senator John Hoeven and Senator Tim Scott have introduced a resolution to condemn antisemitism on U.S. college campuses and university officials who fail to address antisemitic violence targeting Jewish students. In a statement, Senator Hoeven emphasized the need for university officials to protect Jewish students, stating, “University officials must restore order and protect Jewish students on college campuses across the country. Antisemitism cannot be tolerated.”Senator Scott echoed these sentiments, highlighting the concerning rise of antisemitism on college campuses,...
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Hoeven Secures American Aviator Act In FAA Reauthorization Bill, Extends Vets2Wings Through Fy28
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven has successfully secured vital provisions in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization legislation aimed at bolstering the University of North Dakota’s (UND) aviation research, development, training, and operations, as reported on May 3, 2024.Hoeven's efforts have particularly focused on enhancing the Vets2Wings program at UND, designed to provide pilot training opportunities for veterans. Speaking to students enrolled in the Vets2Wings program, Hoeven emphasized the importance of leveraging veterans' skills and...