US Senator Kevin Cramer (nd)
Recent News About US Senator Kevin Cramer (nd)
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Senators introduce disapproval resolution on ATF's new gun control rule
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) recently announced its final "Engaged in the Business" rule. This rule reinterprets what constitutes a firearms dealer under federal law. Critics argue that the rule's implementation would impose burdensome costs and infringe upon the Second Amendment freedoms of lawful gun-owning Americans and firearms dealers.
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Norwegian ambassador's upcoming visit celebrates North Dakota's rich heritage
Norway's Ambassador to the U.S., Anniken Krutnes, is set to visit North Dakota later this month. The visit comes at the invitation of Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and aims to celebrate the rich history shared by North Dakota and Norway, as well as the strong partnership that has proven integral to both the U.S. and the Nordic country. Sen. Cramer will host Ambassador Krutnes in Fargo on May 31, with visits planned to other North Dakota communities.
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National Park Service awards $254,625 to North Dakota tribes
The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) has announced the allocation of $254,625 to tribes in North Dakota. The funds, sourced from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program, will be distributed to various projects within the state.
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Senate grills Navy leadership on climate focus and budget risks
The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) held a hearing on the posture of the Department of the Navy in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2025 and the Future Years Defense Program. The hearing featured testimonies from Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti, and Commandant of the Marine Corps General Eric Smith.
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Senate Judiciary Committee approves Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act
The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, a bill that aims to extend benefits to the families of first responders who succumb to cancer due to exposure to carcinogens during their service. This bipartisan legislation was initially introduced by U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) last year. It also seeks to provide disability benefits in instances where these first responders become permanently and totally disabled due to cancer.
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NEA grants $933,513 to North Dakota Council on the Arts
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has announced an award of $933,513 to the North Dakota Council on the Arts. The funds are intended to support art programs, services, and activities that align with the agency's NEA-approved strategic plan.
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North Dakota receives $27 million from Army Corps' FY 2024 work plan
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) has announced its Fiscal Year 2024 work plan, which allocates more than $27 million to support infrastructure projects, operations, and maintenance across North Dakota. The plan specifically includes $2,850,000 for the City of Mott’s Water and Sewer System Improvement Project under the Army Corps Section 594 Program.
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Senators propose bill to expand VA home loan eligibility for National Guard, Reserves
On January 5, 2021, the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 was enacted. This legislation expanded eligibility for the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) home loan program to include servicemembers in the National Guard and Reserves who have performed "full-time National Guard duty" for at least 90 days.
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Senator Cramer honors Fargo Police Officer Zachary Robinson during National Police Week
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) delivered a speech on the Senate floor to commemorate National Police Week and honor TOP COP award recipient Fargo Police Officer Zachary Robinson. The award was given in recognition of Officer Robinson's heroism and bravery during an ambush while investigating a traffic crash last summer.
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FERC adopts controversial transmission planning cost allocation rule
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has made a decisive move on its transmission planning cost allocation rule. In a 2-1 decision, the Commission adopted Order 1920, with Commissioner Mark Christie dissenting.
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Senate approves reauthorization of Federal Aviation Administration
The U.S. Senate has passed legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) through 2028. The legislation was approved by a vote of 88-4.
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Senators introduce MOMS Act to address challenges faced by mothers
As Mother's Day approaches, a group of senators is introducing legislation to address the challenges many mothers face throughout their pregnancy journeys and the costly task of raising a family. This move comes at a pivotal time as the number of U.S. births in 2023 was the lowest since 1979, according to provisional CDC data. Last year, America's total fertility rate hit an all-time low.
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Senators urge USPS to pause delivery network changes
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has announced plans to implement further changes to its processing and delivery network under the "Delivering for America" plan. In response, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), along with Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Susan Collins (R-ME), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), and others, have penned a letter to the USPS Board of Governors and Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. The senators are requesting that the agency halt its changes until it can fully study the impacts of its plan and restore services in areas where changes have already...
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Senator Cramer Questions EPA Administrator on Rules Targeting Coal Plants and Grid Reliability
Senator Cramer Questions EPA Administrator on Rules Targeting Coal Plants and Grid Reliability
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Senator Cramer: NeighborWorks America Awards $469,000 to CommunityWorks North Dakota
NeighborWorks America announced it will award a total of $469,000 in FY 2024 funding to members of its national network serving North Dakota. This grant will support the development and preservation of affordable housing, and create jobs while revitalizing and sustaining neighborhoods.
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National Park Service (NPS) announces the distribution of $1.3 million in historic preservation grants in North Dakota
The National Park Service (NPS) has awarded more than $1.3 million in historic preservation grants in North Dakota. The funding includes $869,584 for the State Historic Preservation Office and $504,283 allocated to Tribal historic preservation offices:
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Sen. Cramer: HUD Awards More Than $4.5 Million to 15 Public Housing Authorities in North Dakota
Senator Cramer has announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded over $4.5 million to 15 public housing authorities in North Dakota. The funds will be used to improve, modernize, develop, and finance public housing projects in the state. The breakdown of the funding allocation is as follows:
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U.S. Department of Education Awards Grant to United Tribes Technical College to Support American Indian Teacher Opportunities
BISMARCK – The U.S. Department of Education has recently announced a grant award of $239,904 to support United Tribes Technical College’s Meadowlark Project. This initiative aims to enhance educational opportunities for future American Indian teachers, specifically focusing on serving young children with disabilities.The grant will be dedicated to recruiting, enrolling, and supporting 12 scholars from traditionally underrepresented groups. These scholars will graduate as teachers with specialized credentials in special education, with the ultimate goal of working with...
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North Dakota Delegation Urges BLM to Revise Draft Resource Management Plan
BISMARCK – U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Hoeven (R-ND) and U.S. Representative Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) have raised concerns about the draft Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota in a letter addressed to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).The delegation emphasized the need for revisions to the draft RMP to ensure continued access to energy reserves and support economic activity in the state. The plan, as currently proposed by the BLM, could potentially limit access to coal and oil reserves under federal ownership, impacting state revenues and energy...
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Sen. Cramer: EPA Announces More Than $80 Million for Water Infrastructure Upgrades Across North Dakota
BISMARCK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced more than $80 million in funding to support water infrastructure upgrade projects in communities across North Dakota. The EPA's latest announcement awarded $28.6 million from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality’s State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program. These resources were allocated in the fully paid-for Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which has provided nearly $175 million for North Dakota’s SRF program over the last three years. The SRF...