U.S. Sen. John Hoeven (R-N. Dak.)
Recent News About U.S. Sen. John Hoeven (R-N. Dak.)
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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.
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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.