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