U.S. Sen. John Hoeven (R-N. Dak.)
Recent News About U.S. Sen. John Hoeven (R-N. Dak.)
-
Hoeven, Barrasso Introduce Legislation to Rescind Costly EV Tax Credit
Senator John Hoeven and Senator John Barrasso have introduced the Eliminating Lavish Incentives to Electric (ELITE) Vehicles Act, aimed at ending the federal electric vehicle (EV) and charging stations tax credit. The bill targets taxpayer money from subsidizing the purchase of luxury electric vehicles for high-income individuals and corporations. Senator Hoeven expressed his concerns about the current policies, stating, "At the same time that the Biden administration is imposing policies to eliminate choice in the new consumer car market, they have advanced incentives that...
-
Hoeven, Tillis Introduce Bipartisan Protect and Serve Act
WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven and Senator Thom Tillis have introduced the Protect and Serve Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation aimed at making knowingly causing or attempting to cause bodily injury to a law enforcement officer a federal crime. The legislation, which is also cosponsored by Senators Tom Cotton, Joe Manchin, Kevin Cramer, and Steve Daines, seeks to address acts of violence against law enforcement officers.Senator Hoeven emphasized the importance of the Protect and Serve Act, stating, "Each and every day, our law enforcement officers put their lives on...
-
Hoeven, Cotton to Biden Administration: Protect Jewish Students From Pro-Hamas, Anti-Semitic Mobs
Senator John Hoeven and a group of 25 other senators, led by Senator Tom Cotton, have called on the Biden administration to take action and protect Jewish students from pro-Hamas, anti-Semitic mobs on college campuses. In a letter addressed to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, the senators emphasized the need to restore order and ensure the safety of Jewish students amidst ongoing protests."You need to take action to restore order and protect Jewish students on our college campuses," the senators stated in their letter. They...
-
Hoeven, Ricketts, Sullivan Introduce Resolutions to Overturn De Facto EV Mandates
WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven, Senator Ricketts, and Senator Sullivan have jointly introduced Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions to overturn de facto electric vehicle mandates imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)."The Biden administration’s commitment to heavy-handed, overreaching regulations leads to higher costs and less choice for American households," said Senator Hoeven. "These two rules will not only make inflation worse, but also likely push the cost of new vehicles out of reach for many families and small businesses, resulting in older,...
-
Hoeven: Biden Administration Once Again Undercuts U.S. Energy Security, Imposes Higher Costs on Americans
WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, expressed his concerns regarding the recent actions taken by the Biden Administration that he believes undermine U.S. energy security and impose higher costs on Americans.In a statement released today, Hoeven criticized the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) for finalizing a rule that imposes new restrictions under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) on fossil fuel and related infrastructure projects. He highlighted that this rule contradicts a law...
-
Hoeven Statement on Biden EPA MATS, Power Sector Rules Imposing Costly Regulations on Coal-Fired Electric
WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven expressed his concerns regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) final regulations on the nation's power sector, particularly the new Mercury and Air Toxic Standards (MATS) rule impacting coal-fired electric power plants.Hoeven criticized the Biden administration for reviving the MATS rule, stating, "President Biden and his administration continue to take the wrong approach to energy development in the U.S., handcuffing our producers with unworkable regulations and raising costs for consumers." He emphasized the importance of...
-
Hoeven: NPS to Maintain Wild Horses at Theodore Roosevelt National Park
WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven announced today that the National Park Service (NPS) has committed to maintaining the wild horses at Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TRNP). The decision comes after Senator Hoeven's successful efforts to preserve the wild horses at the park."These wild horses are emblematic of President Theodore Roosevelt’s time in North Dakota, a formative experience that shaped his presidency and lasting legacy," said Senator Hoeven.The NPS will halt its proposed removal of horses at TRNP and will keep the existing management plan in place. This move...
-
Senator John Hoeven Supports National Security Supplemental Funding
WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, issued a statement following Congress's approval of national security supplemental funding legislation."With increasing unrest around the globe, including Iran’s recent attack on Israel, it’s more important than ever that we stand with Israel as they defend themselves against Hamas," Senator Hoeven emphasized.He continued, stating, "I continue to believe that U.S. support for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan should be focused on military assistance, and more than half of the assistance...
-
Hoeven, Colleagues Urge VA to Offer Non-Opioid Pain Management for Veterans
A bipartisan group of senators, including Senator John Hoeven and others such as Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Shelley Moore Capito, Tammy Baldwin, and Mike Braun, have urged the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide veterans with access to non-opioid pain management options to combat addiction risks.In a joint letter to VA Secretary Denis McDonough, the senators highlighted the vulnerability of veterans to the opioid addiction crisis, with nearly half of combat-wounded veterans admitting to the misuse of prescription opioids. They emphasized the concerning...
-
Senator Hoeven Voices Opposition to FISA Reauthorization Bill
WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven recently voiced his opposition to the legislation aimed at reauthorizing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Hoeven expressed his concerns, stating, “We supported additional reforms to the FISA process that would have further ensured the privacy rights of Americans, however these amendments were blocked. For that reason, I did not support this legislation.” He further emphasized, “Going forward we’ll continue working to protect both the security and civil liberties of Americans.”
-
Hoeven: BLM’s Public Lands Rule Locks Away Federal Land
WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, expressed opposition to the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) final Public Lands Rule which aims to overhaul the management of over 245 million acres of taxpayer-owned lands. The rule proposes the establishment of “conservation leases” that would restrict access to federal lands, a move that goes against the tradition of multiple use requirements set by Congress.In a statement, Senator Hoeven highlighted the significance of federal lands for various purposes, stating,...
-
Hoeven, Colleagues Urge EPA to Reject California Rule Impacting Rail Industry and Economy
On April 17, 2024, a bipartisan group of senators, including Senator John Hoeven, came together to oppose a rule proposed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that could have detrimental effects on the rail industry and the American economy. Led by Senator Pete Ricketts, the senators expressed concerns in a letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).In the letter, the senators highlighted that state-specific rules like those proposed by CARB could disrupt the national network's interoperability and harm the supply chain....
-
Hoeven, Scott Introduce Resolution to Overturn SEC Climate Disclosure Rule
Senator John Hoeven expressed his concerns about the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) climate disclosure rule, stating, “The SEC’s climate disclosure rule is government overreach.” He added, “This CRA would block this overreaching rule and hold the SEC accountable for pushing a radical climate regulatory agenda that would hurt businesses and consumers.”Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Tim Scott also criticized the SEC's climate disclosure rule, emphasizing the negative impact it could have on economic opportunity. He stated, “The SEC’s final climate...
-
Hoeven Votes to Hold Secretary Mayorkas Accountable for Failure to Uphold the Law, Secure the Border
WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven voted to hold Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas accountable for failing to uphold the law and secure the border. Hoeven, along with 42 other senators, made the case for the Senate to fulfill its constitutional duty by holding a trial to consider the impeachment articles."Secretary Mayorkas needs to be held responsible for failing to uphold the law and secure the border. Under oath, he has repeatedly refused to admit that there is a crisis at our southern border and instead sought to mislead Congress regarding the...
-
Senator Hoeven Urges U.S. to Maintain Superior ISR & Nuclear Capabilities
Senator John Hoeven emphasized the importance of the United States maintaining its edge in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) and nuclear capabilities to counter adversaries during a hearing of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee. Hoeven highlighted the investments made by Russia and China in their nuclear and surveillance forces, underscoring the need for the U.S. to keep pace."It is vitally important that the U.S. be able to counter our increasingly aggressive adversaries, which includes getting better ISR and strengthening nuclear deterrence,"...
-
Senator Hoeven Speaks Out Against BLM Rule Limiting Oil & Gas Leasing
Senator John Hoeven expressed strong opposition to a recent decision made by the Biden administration, which will impact oil and gas leasing on federal lands. The Senator, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, voiced his concerns following the finalization of a rule by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) that is set to restrict leasing activities and increase energy production costs.“This rule continues the Biden administration’s regulatory onslaught that is handcuffing our domestic energy producers, driving up energy costs and making our nation...
-
Hoeven, Colleagues Urge Biden to Allow Summertime Sale of E15 Fuel
Senator John Hoeven and a group of bipartisan colleagues have come together to push President Biden to authorize the summer sale of E15 fuel for the year 2024. In a letter led by Senators John Thune and Dick Durbin, the senators emphasized the importance of leveraging domestic biofuels in the nation's energy strategy. They stated, “[W]e must pursue an all-of-the-above energy strategy, which includes leveraging domestic biofuels.” The senators highlighted that allowing the sale of higher blends of biofuels like E15 during the summer driving season would benefit consumers by...
-
Hoeven Supports Effort to Reverse Overreaching NLRB Joint Employer Rule
WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven expressed his support for the U.S. Senate's passage of a resolution to reverse the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) joint employer rule. The resolution, introduced by Senator Hoeven and Senator Bill Cassidy, aims to overturn a rule that imposes liability on companies for another business’ employees, even if they do not directly oversee them.In a statement, Senator Hoeven highlighted the negative impact of the NLRB's joint employer rule on businesses, stating, "The NLRB’s joint employer rule creates legal uncertainty, hurting a...
-
Hoeven: Senate Passes Resolution Overturning Burdensome, Costly Emissions Mandates on State DOTS
WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven issued a statement following the U.S. Senate's passing of a resolution to overturn emissions mandates on state departments of transportation (DOTs. The resolution, sponsored by Senator Kevin Cramer, aimed to eliminate costly and overreaching mandates imposed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on state DOTs.Last year, the FHWA reintroduced an Obama-era rule that required state DOTs to enforce declining targets for CO2 emissions from vehicle traffic. Senator Hoeven and his colleagues had previously urged the FHWA to retract the...
-
Hoeven Introduces FARMER Act to Enhance Crop Insurance Affordability
Senator John Hoeven has introduced the Federal Agriculture Risk Management Enhancement and Resilience (FARMER) Act, a bill aimed at strengthening crop insurance and making higher levels of coverage more affordable for producers. In a statement, Senator Hoeven emphasized the importance of crop insurance as a crucial tool for farmers in managing risks and ensuring a stable food supply for Americans.Hoeven stated, "Crop insurance is an essential piece of the farm safety net, providing farmers with their most important risk management tool as they work to continue providing...