U.S. Sen. John Hoeven (R-N. Dak.)
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Recent News About U.S. Sen. John Hoeven (R-N. Dak.)
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Hoeven congratulates three North Dakota schools on national blue ribbon recognition
Senator John Hoeven has extended his congratulations to three North Dakota schools for their designation as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. The honored institutions are Lincoln Elementary School in Beach, Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood Public School in Mohall, and Red Trail Elementary School in Mandan.
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Hoeven meets with General Brown on updating U.S. military capabilities
Senator John Hoeven met with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Charles Brown this week to discuss support for Israel and Ukraine, as well as the importance of updating U.S. forces and developing new capabilities. The discussions focused on ensuring that the U.S. has the necessary tools and resources to maintain national security.
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Hoeven secures $11.6 million grant for fire station at Grand Forks Air Force Base
Senator John Hoeven today announced the acquisition of an $11.6 million grant to establish a fire station serving Grand Sky and the Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB). As a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, Hoeven advanced the award under the Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP), which he has supported through annual appropriations legislation. Hoeven advocated for the project to Department of Defense (DoD) officials, including General Kenneth Wilsbach, Commander of the Air Combat Command, who visited Grand Forks earlier this year.
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OSHA reconsiders regulations impacting volunteer firefighters after bipartisan push
Senator John Hoeven today issued a statement following the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) response to calls from Hoeven and a bipartisan group of senators, led by Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), to reevaluate and exempt volunteer fire departments from parts of a proposed rule. The rule would impose significant costs on these departments, particularly those serving smaller and rural communities.
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National Park Service awards nearly $1 million for Fort Ransom State Park upgrades
Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy & Natural Resources and Appropriations Committees, announced today that nearly $1 million in funding from the Land and Water Conservation Funds (LWCF) is being awarded by the National Park Service to the North Dakota Department of Parks & Recreation. The funds will be used for water and electrical upgrades at Fort Ransom State Park.
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Senator Hoeven comments on identification of WWII servicemember's remains
Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, issued a statement today regarding Navy Fireman 1st Class Edward D. Johnson, a Hurdsfield, North Dakota native who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was lost during the attack on Pearl Harbor. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced that Johnson's remains were accounted for on September 29, 2020. Johnson was serving on the USS Oklahoma when it was attacked at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
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Hoeven introduces bipartisan bill for drought-resistant water supplies in North Dakota
Senator John Hoeven has introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at ensuring more reliable and drought-resistant water supplies in North Dakota. The bill seeks to address federal compensation commitments made to the state and tribal nations following the construction of the Garrison Dam and Oahe Dam.
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Court blocks BLM's venting and flaring rule after states' lawsuit
Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued a statement following a U.S. District Court's decision to temporarily block the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from enforcing its natural gas venting and flaring rule. The ruling is the result of a lawsuit filed by North Dakota, Montana, Texas, Wyoming, and Utah. Hoeven has criticized the rule for imposing what he describes as burdensome and duplicative methane emission regulations on federal oil and gas resource development.
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Senator Hoeven calls for urgent passage of new Farm Bill amid worsening economic conditions
During remarks delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate this week, Senator John Hoeven emphasized the need for Congress to pass a Farm Bill that makes key investments in the farm safety net. Hoeven is working to advance several priorities, including maintaining and strengthening crop insurance, improving affordability of higher levels of coverage, and updating counter-cyclical safety nets such as Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs.
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FAA awards over $24 million for North Dakota airport projects
Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Committee, announced over $24 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awards for North Dakota airports. This includes $8.5 million for Hector International Airport's Terminal Expansion Project. Senator Hoeven has been working to fulfill the project's federal cost share, having secured nearly $34 million for the effort to date. Additionally, Minot International Airport and Bismarck Municipal Airport will receive nearly $16 million to rehabilitate and reconstruct existing taxiways.
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Hoeven urges transparency from USPS leadership during North Dakota roundtable
Senator John Hoeven held a roundtable today with U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Minnesota-North Dakota District Manager Angela Bye and Midwest Processing Division Director Kathy Hand to discuss proposed changes to regional mail processing and efforts to improve mail service across North Dakota. This meeting is part of Hoeven’s ongoing collaboration with USPS, including Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, to address mail service concerns in the state.
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USPS retains local mail processing operations in Bismarck amid ongoing reviews
Senator John Hoeven issued a statement following the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) decision to retain local originating and destinating processing operations at the Bismarck mail processing facility. This announcement came after Hoeven's discussion with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy earlier this week, subsequent to a USPS roundtable organized by the senator in Grand Forks last week.
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Senator Hoeven announces completion of Heart of America Medical Center
Senator John Hoeven today marked the completion of the Heart of America Medical Center (HAMC), outlining this important investment in the future of rural health care in the region. As Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, Hoeven worked to secure more than $55 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) loans for HAMC to construct a new hospital, clinic, and long-term care facility. The new medical center:
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Senator Hoeven discusses South Bismarck flood control and University of Mary wastewater projects
BISMARCK, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven convened a meeting today with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials and local leaders to discuss progress on two significant infrastructure projects aimed at mitigating flood risks and improving wastewater management in South Bismarck.
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Senator Hoeven mourns the passing of former North Dakota legislator Randy Schobinger
Senator John Hoeven issued a statement today on the passing of former North Dakota state legislator Randy Schobinger.
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Senator Hoeven holds field hearing on future of agricultural technology development
Senator John Hoeven today held a field hearing of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, titled "Perspectives on the Future of Agriculture Research and Technology," at Grand Farm’s Innovation Campus in Wheatland, North Dakota. As Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, Hoeven organized the hearing to discuss North Dakota’s role in advancing precision agriculture technology and the broader benefits of bringing new innovations to market for producers, consumers, and agri-businesses.
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Hoeven discusses wild horse management and scenic loop repairs at TRNP
Senator John Hoeven hosted National Park Service (NPS) Midwest Regional Director Bert Frost in North Dakota this week to discuss the management of Theodore Roosevelt National Park’s (TRNP) wild horses and progress on repairs to the scenic loop in the park's south unit.
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Senator Hoeven marks milestone in Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library development
Senator John Hoeven today marked a significant milestone in the development of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library during a signing ceremony. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Hoeven has worked to advance the establishment of the presidential library.
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Senator Hoeven criticizes new BLM resource management plan for North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today issued a statement following the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) release of an updated Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota. The plan would close off leasing to vast areas of potential federal oil and gas acreage and a majority of federal coal acreage in the state. Due to split-estate ownership issues in North Dakota, where federal minerals are often co-located with state or privately-owned minerals under non-federal surface acreage, policies like the RMP prevent mineral holders from exercising their property rights and...
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Hoeven announces BVLOS drone flights by iSight in Grand Forks
Senator John Hoeven joined Tommy Kenville, CEO of iSight Drone Services, and officials from the Northern Plains Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Test Site to announce that iSight will conduct unmanned, beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) flights in the Grand Forks region.