U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N. Dak.)
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Recent News About U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N. Dak.)
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Senator Cramer reacts to Prime Minister Netanyahu's congressional address
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint meeting of Congress today, emphasizing the United States' solidarity with Israel. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) responded to Netanyahu’s address, providing his perspective on the speech.
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GSA awards $94 million contract to modernize Dunseith Land Port
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded a $94 million Design-Build contract to McGough Construction for the modernization of the Dunseith Land Port of Entry (LPOE). This facility is one of five inspection sites in the north-central region of North Dakota.
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University of North Dakota receives HHS grant for nursing and psychology programs
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the allocation of $598,408 to the University of North Dakota (UND) through the Indian Health Service. The funding is earmarked for two specific programs at UND.
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NIFA awards $299,954 to NDSU for fiber-based packaging research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded $299,954 to North Dakota State University through its Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI). This funding is designated for research aimed at increasing the use of natural, fiber-based, compostable packing materials for e-commerce by utilizing under-utilized agricultural byproducts.
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Senators introduce bill supporting education for children of fallen servicemembers
U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Jon Ossoff (D-GA), and Mike Rounds (R-SD) have introduced the Gold Star Children Education Act, aimed at supporting the education of children of fallen U.S. servicemembers. The proposed legislation would make these children eligible for enrollment in U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) schools on a tuition-free, space-available basis.
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Senator Cramer announces mobile office hours in Beach and Medora
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced that members of his staff will hold mobile office hours in Beach and Medora on Tuesday, July 30.
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Senator Cramer urges action from Prime Minister Trudeau to prevent Canadian rail strike
On July 17, 2024, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, sent a letter to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urging him to prevent an impending rail strike. Workers from Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Canadian National Railway (CN), represented by the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, voted in late June to authorize a strike. However, before any strike can legally occur, the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) must issue a ruling outlining essential...
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Senators urge USDA action against potential spread of potato wart
In a bipartisan letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Thomas Vilsack, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) in expressing concern about the potential for potato wart to spread from potato imports originating in Canada’s Province, Prince Edward Island (PEI), to U.S. farms and production facilities. The Senators urged the USDA to implement additional mitigation measures to prevent introduction into the United States.
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Senators introduce bill for improving CBP resilience during hazardous weather
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) facilities frequently encounter extreme weather events, presenting significant challenges to border security operations, national security, and critical infrastructure. In the past year alone, 28 natural disasters across the nation caused at least $92.9 billion in damages, surpassing the previous record of 22 in 2020.
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North Dakota receives over $1 million for hospital preparedness
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a discretionary award of $1,140,635 to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services. The funds are designated for a cooperative agreement under the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP). This program aims to enhance recipients' capacity to plan for and respond to large-scale emergencies and disasters.
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Senator Cramer issues statement on Trump rally shooting
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued a statement following the shooting at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024.
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Senator Cramer co-leads bipartisan effort on protecting state revolving fund allocations
For nearly three decades, the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) have been essential for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. Since 2021, more than $3.7 billion has been diverted from CWSRF and DWSRF to fund Community Project Funding and Congressionally Directed Spending, also known as earmarks. Without changes in the appropriations process, each State Revolving Fund's formula funding will face significant shortfalls for critical water infrastructure projects.
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HHS awards over $2.7 million to North Dakota health initiatives
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the allocation of $2,738,566 to various programs and initiatives in North Dakota.
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U.S. Navy awards $14M contract to Ideal Aerosmith for UAS development
The U.S. Navy has announced a $14,499,109 contract with Ideal Aerosmith, Inc. for the development of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technology. The contract will cover costs associated with hardware in the loop (HWIL), software in the loop (SWIL), and inspection and testing methodologies that enable attributable unmanned system development.
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Senator Cramer introduces act aimed at reforming interstate firearm sales
WASHINGTON – Federal regulations prohibit any licensed importer, manufacturer, dealer, or collector from selling or delivering firearms to individuals who do not reside in the state where the licensee’s place of business is located.
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Senator Cramer questions Chair Powell on Basel III effects on electric cooperatives
WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) have announced proposed regulations to implement the final components of the Basel III agreement aimed at raising bank capital requirements. The proposal sets standards for capital reserves, liquidity, and leverage at financial institutions. Large banks are mandated to transition to this new framework by July 1, 2025, with full compliance expected by July 1, 2028.
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DOE awards $513,949 to NDSU for grid stability research
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity has announced an award of $513,949 to North Dakota State University (NDSU). This funding will support NDSU in developing a graph-based analytics tool for monitoring and managing stability issues in grids with high inverter-based resource penetration.
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Senator Cramer questions witness on unused federal property at Senate hearing
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Chairman, and U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Ranking Member, held a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure hearing today that focused on the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Public Buildings Service (PBS).
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U.S. Army Corps awards $18M contract for Fargo flood diversion project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced a contract worth $18,279,725.50 with R. J. Zavoral & Sons, Inc. for the construction of the Southern Embankment Reach SE-2B as part of the Fargo-Moorhead Area Flood Diversion Project. The project is expected to be completed by October 30, 2026.
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North Dakota files post-trial brief in pipeline protest lawsuit
Three months after North Dakota’s Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) historic Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) trial against the federal government, the case is nearing its conclusion. The state of North Dakota filed its post-trial brief on Friday, urging U.S. District Court Judge Dan Traynor to rule in favor of the state and hold the federal government accountable for its facilitation of “public nuisance, negligence, gross negligence, and civil trespass” on Army Corps land.