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 secures commitment from Interior Department to expand BIA law enforcement training
Senator John Hoeven has secured a commitment from U.S. Department of the Interior officials to expand the U.S. Indian Law Enforcement Advanced Training Center (ATC) at Camp Grafton, aiming to recruit and train additional Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) law enforcement officers. This initiative seeks to address crime in tribal communities.
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Hoeven opposes immigration bill citing lack of border security measures
Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, issued a statement on May 23, 2024, after voting against recent immigration legislation. Hoeven's opposition stems from his belief that the bill fails to address border security adequately.
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Senator Hoeven urges prompt military aid delivery from Biden Administration
During remarks delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate this week, Senator John Hoeven emphasized the importance of delivering military assistance to Israel and ensuring the complete defeat of Hamas. The senator criticized the Biden administration’s decision to withhold weapon systems and other assistance to Israel and highlighted two pieces of legislation he is cosponsoring to strengthen U.S. support for this ally.
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Legislation introduced to ensure timely newspaper delivery by USPS
Senator John Hoeven has introduced legislation alongside Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) aimed at ensuring timely delivery of local newspapers by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and curbing excessive rate increases. The USPS has raised rates for periodicals in recent years, citing increased efficiency and improved service. However, local news outlets have continued to experience postal delivery delays.
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New project leverages unmanned aerial systems technology for US military benefits
Senator John Hoeven announced the commencement of Project UAS Logistics, Traffic, Research and Autonomy (Project ULTRA) today in Grand Forks, N.D. The initiative aims to leverage Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) technology for practical applications within the U.S. military. Project ULTRA seeks to transition from research to practice by demonstrating various UAS applications that will benefit Grand Forks Air Force Base and potentially serve as a model for other installations nationwide.
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Hoeven votes against Biden's residential gas furnace efficiency rule
Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, voted for a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn the U.S. Department of Energy’s final rule on gas furnace efficiency standards. Hoeven introduced the CRA with Senator Ted Cruz to block the Biden administration’s rule, which mandates that manufacturers sell only furnaces converting at least 95% of fuel into heat.
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Senate Republicans introduce legislation to block ATF firearms rule
On May 17, 2024, Senator John Hoeven, along with 41 Senate Republicans, introduced a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA). The resolution, led by U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Thom Tillis (R-NC), aims to block the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) rule on the definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Dealer in Firearms. Critics argue that this rule disregards the law and congressional intent and violates the Constitution by attempting to force anyone who sells a firearm to register as a federal firearm...
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Hoeven and Armstrong introduce legislation to block Biden's EPA MATS rule
Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Congressman Kelly Armstrong have introduced bicameral legislation aimed at preventing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from implementing its new Mercury and Air Toxic Standards (MATS) rule. The Biden administration's MATS rule is seen as imposing costly and stringent Obama-era regulations on coal-fired electric power plants. Critics argue that these regulations will force power plants to close, threatening grid reliability and increasing costs for American families.
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Hoeven urges DOD partnership with North Dakota for counter-UAS technologies
At a Senate Defense Appropriations Committee hearing this week, Senator John Hoeven underscored the potential for the Department of Defense (DoD) to collaborate with North Dakota's unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry in creating more cost-effective methods to counter adversaries' drone technology usage. Hoeven drew attention to recent drone attacks on Israel and Ukraine, where Iran and Russia employed inexpensive UAS and drone swarms, necessitating significantly pricier countermeasures from the U.S. and its allies.
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Hoeven urges Army Corps to expedite DAPL's environmental impact statement
In a recent Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Committee hearing, Senator John Hoeven urged the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to expedite the environmental impact statement (EIS) process for the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL).
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Mott receives $2.85m from Army Corps for water & sewer updates
Senator John Hoeven announced today that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 work plan has allocated $2.85 million for the City of Mott, North Dakota to upgrade its sewer and water system. The city will utilize these funds to replace vitrified clay-tile pipe (VCP) and asbestos cement pipe (ACP) sewer mains, installed between the 1920s and 1960s, which have surpassed their operational life.
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Senator Hoeven pays tribute on National Peace Officers Memorial Day
On National Peace Officers Memorial Day, Senator John Hoeven honored the memory of Fargo Police Officer Jake Ryan Wallin and Mercer County Deputy Paul Steven Martin, North Dakota peace officers who tragically lost their lives in the line of duty in 2023. Sheriff Charles McCarthy, whose death in 1874 was recently discovered by the Burleigh County Sheriff’s Department, was also recognized at this year's event.
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USPS pauses proposed mail processing changes until 2025
Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, along with Representative Kelly Armstrong, announced today that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has agreed to halt the implementation of the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) Mail Processing Facility Review (MPFR). This includes proposed changes to processing in Grand Forks and Bismarck, which will be paused until after January 1, 2025.
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Senators introduce resolution condemning Biden's Israel weapons withholding
Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, has partnered with Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) to introduce a Senate resolution that condemns any action by the Biden administration to withhold ammunition or weapons for Israel. The resolution has gained the support of 48 senators in total.
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Hoeven secures commitment for continued US nuclear modernization
In a recent Senate Defense Appropriations Committee hearing, Senator John Hoeven obtained a pledge from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Charles Brown. The commitment was to persist in modernizing the U.S. nuclear deterrent, with a particular focus on the intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) that constitute the land-based segment of the nuclear triad. Additionally, it included ensuring that the U.S. maintains its edge in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.
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Senate passes FAA reauthorization bill: Senator Hoeven's statement
Senator John Hoeven issued a statement today, following the Senate's passage of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization legislation. As a member of the Senate Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Committee, Hoeven worked to secure key priorities for North Dakota in the bill.
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Senator Hoeven criticizes Biden administration's energy policies
During a recent session in the U.S. Senate, Senator John Hoeven expressed his opposition to policies advanced by the Biden administration that restrict access to taxpayer-owned energy resources and increase the cost of energy production in the U.S. Hoeven emphasized that these policies could lead to higher consumer prices, while potentially compromising the economic and national security of the U.S. and its allies.
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Senator Hoeven urges defense secretary to release aid for Israel
During a Senate Defense Appropriations Committee hearing this week, Senator John Hoeven urged Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to expedite the delivery of all military assistance approved by Congress to Israel. This aid is crucial for Israel's ongoing battle against Hamas. Hoeven emphasized the necessity of enabling Israel to completely vanquish Hamas, incapacitate the terrorist organization from recuperating, and avert future assaults.
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Senate and House Committees Urged to Reject Flawed Air Force Proposal
Senator John Hoeven, alongside 81 bipartisan, bicameral colleagues, sent a letter led by Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper and U.S. Representative Jason Crow calling on the U.S. Senate and House Armed Service Committees to reject a flawed proposal from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) intended for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The proposal would ignore precedent by transferring U.S. National Guard units executing space missions to the U.S. Space Force, renouncing governor approval.
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A bipartisan group of senators urges USPS to halt mail processing changes
WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today joined an effort led by Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chair Susan Collins (R-Maine) calling on Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to pause the implementation of the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) Mail Processing Facility Review (MPFR). The senators outlined the potential impact of moving mail processing out of local communities, like Grand Forks and Bismarck, on timely mail delivery. Accordingly, the senators called on DeJoy to: