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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Senator Hoeven announces $5 million DOE grant for CO2 storage development
Senator John Hoeven announced today that he has secured a $5 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the University of North Dakota (UND) Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC). The funding aims to develop CO2 storage facilities in the Williston Basin. Hoeven, who played a pivotal role in advancing this funding, emphasized its importance in maintaining North Dakota's leadership in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies. This initiative also ensures continued use of the state's coal, oil, and gas reserves.
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Hoeven joins senators opposing delay of arms shipment to Israel
Senator John Hoeven, alongside 47 Senate colleagues, has signed a letter led by Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) condemning the Biden-Harris administration's partial arms embargo against Israel. The senators urged the White House to cease yielding to Iran and jeopardizing American service members' lives by withholding necessary weapons systems from Israel.
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Senate passes legislation to enhance safety and privacy of minors online
Senator John Hoeven issued a statement today following the Senate's passage of legislation aimed at enhancing the safety and privacy of minors online. The bipartisan measures include a bill cosponsored by Hoeven, designed to address the growing threats children and teens face in the digital age.
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Senate declares July 27 as National Day of the American Cowboy
BISMARCK, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Western Caucus, joined Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) in introducing a bipartisan resolution passed unanimously by the Senate declaring Saturday, July 27 as National Day of the American Cowboy to honor the continuing legacy and contributions of cowboys across the United States.
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Senator Hoeven works on expanding space missions at Grand Forks Air Force Base
Senator John Hoeven announced efforts to expand the Space Development Agency (SDA) satellite mission at the Grand Forks Air Force Base. The announcement was made alongside SDA Director Dr. Derek Tournear during a review of the ongoing development of facilities for the SDA’s low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite mission, which aims to support U.S. military communications.
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AGT Foods expands Minot plant with $10 million investment
Senator John Hoeven today marked the grand opening of AGT Foods’ $10 million expansion at its extrusion plant in Minot. AGT’s expansion adds 25 jobs to the plant and will further support the export of local pulse crops, including lentils, dry peas, dry beans, and chickpeas, to countries around the globe. North Dakota is a top U.S. producer of pulse crops, which dovetails with AGT’s role as one of the world’s leading suppliers of value-added pulses, staple foods, and food ingredients with locations in more than 45 countries.
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Senator Hoeven discusses water project advancements at rural water association anniversary
BISMARCK, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today marked the 50th anniversary of the North Dakota Rural Water Systems Association, discussing his efforts to ensure local communities can make necessary upgrades to their water and sewer systems. These improvements aim to support growing populations, strengthen the economy, and promote the health of local residents.
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Senator Hoeven holds meeting on advancing nuclear modernization at Minot AFB
MINOT, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven held a planning meeting with members of Task Force 21 to advance the modernization of dual-nuclear missions at Minot Air Force Base (MAFB). This initiative includes his efforts to counter the capabilities being developed by Russia and China.
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Hoeven & Sinema introduce bipartisan act supporting Shadow Wolves agents
Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) have introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Shadow Wolves Improvement Act. The legislation aims to provide additional career mobility opportunities for Shadow Wolves law enforcement officers and expand the program to the northern border. The Shadow Wolves are a tactical patrol unit within the Department of Homeland Security, composed of members from various Native American tribes. They patrol a 76-mile stretch of land that the Tohono O’odham Nation shares with Mexico and are recognized for their ability to track drug...
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Senator secures commitment on genetic diversity for Theodore Roosevelt National Park wild horses
At a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Senator John Hoeven secured a commitment from Shannon Estenoz, the nominee for Deputy Secretary of the Interior, to collaborate with him, National Park Service (NPS) officials, and local stakeholders. The focus is on ensuring the genetic diversity and health of wild horses at Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TRNP). This follows Hoeven’s successful efforts urging NPS to terminate its proposed removal of horses at TRNP under an environmental assessment process initiated in 2022.
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DoD maintains full ICBM fleet after Sentinel program review
Senator John Hoeven today issued a statement following the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) release of a review of the Sentinel program. The review concluded that modernizing the full intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) fleet remains vital to national security. Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, has been advocating for the continued modernization of the U.S. nuclear deterrent, particularly the ICBMs that constitute the land-based leg of the nuclear triad.
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Hoeven issues statement on passing of former Senator Jim Inhofe
Senator John Hoeven today issued a statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma.
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Hoeven issues statement celebrating Independence Day
Senator John Hoeven issued a statement in honor of Independence Day 2024.
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DOT selects SkyWest Airlines for extended Essential Air Service contract
Senator John Hoeven announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has selected SkyWest Airlines, Inc. (SkyWest) to continue providing Essential Air Service (EAS) at the Devils Lake and Jamestown airports for a three-year term from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027. SkyWest will offer each community 12 round trips per week to Denver International Airport using 50-seat Canadair Regional Jet 200 (CRJ-200) aircraft.
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Hector International Airport begins terminal expansion project with federal support
FARGO, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for Hector International Airport’s Terminal Expansion Project today. The project, estimated at nearly $200 million, involves expanding the terminal building to nine gates, an apron expansion, and constructing a new parking garage with an elevated walkway.
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Senator Hoeven reviews new Valkyrie drone capabilities at GrandSky
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – At GrandSky today, Senator John Hoeven reviewed the Valkyrie unmanned aerial system (UAS), an Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP) / Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) developed and manufactured by Kratos Defense & Security Solutions. Today’s meeting follows a Sunday test flight of the Valkyrie’s new capabilities, which Kratos has been developing in partnership with GrandSky. This was the first such test in North Dakota for the XQ-58A Valkyrie.
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Senator Hoeven supports SCOTUS ruling against Chevron deference
BISMARCK, N.D. — Senator John Hoeven issued a statement today following the U.S. Supreme Court's 6 to 3 decision overturning the Chevron deference doctrine. This legal precedent had allowed regulatory overreach by executive agencies, particularly under the Biden and Obama administrations, while undermining Congressional authority and limiting the judicial branch’s ability to hold federal agencies accountable.
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Altru plans acquisition of Devils Lake hospital from CommonSpirit
Senator John Hoeven issued a statement following the announcement by CommonSpirit Health and Altru Health regarding a letter of intent for Altru to acquire the Devils Lake hospital. “This announcement is an important milestone towards ensuring quality health care in the Devils Lake region, and was made possible through community engagement and provider collaboration. Tim Bricker and Todd Forkel have been incredible partners during this process. I appreciate their willingness to work with me, Mayor Moe, and the community to move this priority forward, as well as the time and...
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Hoeven announces progress on Project ULTRA's unmanned cargo transportation initiative
Senator John Hoeven today joined the partners of Project ULTRA, an unmanned aerial systems (UAS) initiative he established and funded, to showcase the first simulation of its unmanned cargo transportation project.
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Hoeven marks grand opening of Milton Earl affordable housing development
FARGO, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today marked the grand opening of the Milton Earl Apartments, a $14 million, 42-unit affordable housing complex in Fargo designed to serve tenants aged 62 and older, aimed at improving their long-term housing stability.