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 hosts USFS Chief Moore in North Dakota for land use discussions
Senator John Hoeven, ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, hosted U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Chief Randy Moore in North Dakota this week. The visit is part of Hoeven's efforts to ensure access to public lands for multiple uses, including grazing, energy development, and tourism.
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Nearly $24 million awarded to enhance roadway safety in West Fargo
Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Committee, announced a $23 million award to the City of West Fargo for the 9th Street NE Grade Separation Project. The funds, made available under the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program, will be used to enhance roadway safety at the grade crossing of 9th Street NE and a BNSF Railway line within West Fargo.
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Senator Hoeven criticizes President Biden's new executive actions on immigration
Senator John Hoeven issued a statement today following President Biden's announcement of new executive actions to create additional exceptions to U.S. immigration law. The senator criticized the administration's approach, arguing it exacerbates existing border security issues.
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Senator Hoeven hosts ACC commander to discuss future ISR initiatives
Senator John Hoeven hosted General Kenneth Wilsbach, Commander of the Air Combat Command (ACC), in Grand Forks this week to discuss current and future Air Force operations in the Red River Valley. As a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, Hoeven invited Wilsbach to visit North Dakota during a meeting earlier this year and reiterated the invitation in a call last week.
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Senator Hoeven urges BLM to respect property rights in North Dakota
At a hearing of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven urged Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Tracy Stone-Manning to adopt a more cooperative approach with property owners, grazers, and energy developers in North Dakota. The senator criticized what he described as overreaching regulations advanced by the Biden administration, which he argued undermine the property rights of North Dakotans and disregard multiple use requirements established by Congress for federal lands.
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Senator Hoeven criticizes Biden administration's energy regulations
During remarks delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate this week, Senator John Hoeven criticized the Biden administration's regulatory measures, which he claims are undermining the reliability of the electric grid and increasing costs for businesses and consumers.
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Hoeven confirms FERC nominees amid push for U.S. energy security
Senator John Hoeven voted to confirm two nominees, Lindsay See and David Rosner, to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, oversees FERC and has been working to advance policies that support U.S. energy security. During their confirmation process, Hoeven secured commitments from See and Rosner.
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Hoeven supports new farm bill framework released by Boozman
Senator John Hoeven issued a statement following the release of a farm bill framework by Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman (R-Ark.). As the Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Hoeven emphasized his commitment to ensuring that the farm bill includes essential investments for producers.
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Senator Hoeven announces Senate Ag Appropriations Committee field hearing at Grand Farm
Senator John Hoeven announced today that a field hearing of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee will be held this summer at the Grand Farm Innovation Campus in Wheatland, North Dakota. "We are going to put Grand Farm’s Innovation Shop to work right away with a Congressional field hearing this summer. It’s a fitting location, as this facility helps solidify North Dakota as the lead dog in the precision ag race and represents the heart of what we’re working to accomplish – bringing new innovations to market that empower our farmers and ranchers to feed our nation...
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Senators file resolution opposing BIS rule on firearms export licenses
Senator John Hoeven has joined Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and other Republican colleagues in filing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) Resolution of Disapproval against the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) interim final rule (IFR). The BIS rule aims to regulate firearm and ammunition manufacturers' ability to acquire licenses for exporting their products.
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Senator Hoeven advocates for beginning farmers' access to insurance and credit
At a Senate Agriculture Committee hearing this week, Senator John Hoeven emphasized the necessity of providing beginning farmers and ranchers with essential tools to ensure their operational success as part of the next farm bill. Hoeven highlighted provisions he authored for the Farm Bill, stating: “We need to support the next generation of farmers and ranchers so American families continue to have access to the highest quality, lowest cost food supply in the world.”
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Hoeven commemorates 80th anniversary of D-Day
Senator John Hoeven today issued a statement commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
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Bipartisan bill introduced by senators aims at preventing future infant formula shortages
U.S. Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at preventing future infant formula shortages. This initiative responds to bacterial contaminations at a Michigan infant formula manufacturing plant, which resulted in the deaths of nine infants and led to recalls that triggered a nationwide shortage in 2022.
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Legislation introduced against new CMS staffing mandates affecting rural nursing homes
Senator John Hoeven has collaborated with Senator James Lankford to introduce a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution aimed at overturning a recent rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The rule imposes federal staffing mandates on long-term care facilities, which the senators argue will adversely affect rural nursing homes.
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Hoeven urges stricter enforcement of border laws amid rising illegal crossings
Senator John Hoeven today criticized the Biden administration's approach to border security, arguing that an executive order issued by President Biden lacks effective policies and contains broad exceptions that fail to address illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and human trafficking. Hoeven emphasized the need for more stringent enforcement measures.
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Senator Hoeven joins bipartisan trip urging support for Israel
Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, joined a bipartisan national security congressional delegation in Egypt this week. The delegation met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides to build regional support for Israel and emphasize the importance of defeating Hamas.
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Army Corps awards $24M contract for Fargo-Moorhead flood protection
Senator John Hoeven announced today that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a nearly $24 million contract to PWS, Inc. of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The contract is for further construction of the southern embankment, a crucial component of the Fargo-Moorhead region’s comprehensive flood protection project.
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Hoeven announces launch of Project ULTRA for military cargo delivery via drones
Senator John Hoeven announced that the Department of Defense (DoD) has tasked Project ULTRA, a new unmanned aerial systems (UAS) initiative established and funded by the senator, with developing the capability to deliver military cargo using UAS. As a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, Hoeven passed legislation for Fiscal Years (FY) 2023 and 2024 to establish and fund the program and has been working to accelerate practical UAS applications for the military.
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Senator Hoeven honors fallen servicemembers in Memorial Day statement
Senator John Hoeven issued a statement today in observance of Memorial Day, paying tribute to servicemembers who have lost their lives defending the nation.
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Senators introduce resolution condemning ICC's arrest warrant request for Netanyahu
Senator John Hoeven has joined Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) in introducing a bipartisan Senate resolution to reject the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor’s application for arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. On May 20, 2024, ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan announced he is seeking arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant, as well as three leaders from Hamas. The application will be reviewed by the ICC’s Pre-Trial Chamber, which will decide whether to issue the warrants. The Pre-Trial...