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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U.S. Department of Health awards $5.3 million to North Dakota school districts
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the allocation of $5,328,829 for Head Start and Early Head Start programs in North Dakota. The funding will be distributed as follows:
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EPA awards over $2.4 million to North Dakota for environmental initiatives
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the allocation of $2,427,167 to the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality. The funding will support various environmental programs and initiatives in the state.
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FAA awards over $1.2 million to North Dakota airports
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced the allocation of $750,897 through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to North Dakota for updating an existing airport system plan.
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North Dakota awarded nearly $2 million by U.S. Department of the Interior
The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced that North Dakota will receive $1,988,436 in Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding for 2024. These funds are intended to support costs associated with maintaining essential community services. PILT payments are calculated based on the number of acres of federal land within each county or jurisdiction and its population.
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HHS awards $700,000 to University of North Dakota's Indian Health Programs
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $700,000 to the University of North Dakota (UND) for its Quentin N. Burdick Indian Health Programs. This fund will support the enhancement of educational opportunities for American Indians pursuing degrees in health professions.
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Supreme Court overturns Chevron deference in landmark ruling
The Supreme Court of the United States has issued an opinion in the cases of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce, overturning the Chevron doctrine, a significant principle in administrative law. The doctrine has been instrumental in determining the extent to which federal courts defer to executive agencies' interpretation of statutes as opposed to Congressional intent.
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Lawmakers file amicus brief against SEC's new climate disclosure rule
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a finalized rule in March requiring publicly traded companies to disclose their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data. This is the first time the SEC has published a rule mandating companies to submit climate-related information. Critics argue it is “unlawful several times over.” Multiple lawsuits are pending in the Eighth Circuit, including a petition seeking review of the regulations filed by the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers and the Domestic Energy Producers Alliance.
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DOT awards over $28 million in RAISE grants to North Dakota projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded $28,816,840 for three projects in North Dakota through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program.
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Senator Cramer responds to Biden's new policy protecting half a million illegal immigrants
WASHINGTON — President Biden announced a plan on Tuesday to exempt certain illegal immigrants from deportation. According to the White House, 500,000 spouses of U.S. citizens and approximately 50,000 noncitizen children under the age of 21 whose parent is married to a U.S. citizen will be allowed to stay in the country and become eligible for permanent legal status.
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Senate Armed Services Committee advances FY25 NDAA with broad bipartisan support
The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) held a full committee markup last week for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). By a vote of 22-3, the Committee advanced the legislation on Thursday, which will now proceed to the Senate floor for consideration.
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EPA awards nearly $1 million to environmental projects in North Dakota
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $988,046 to various projects and initiatives in North Dakota.
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Senator Cramer plans joint visit with General Wilsbach to North Dakota air bases
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and General Kenneth Wilsbach, Commander of Air Combat Command (ACC), will visit Grand Forks Air Force Base on Monday. The visit aims to discuss base quality of life, current and future intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, the growth of the Space Development Agency (SDA), and other potential missions. The following day, they will visit the 119th Wing in Fargo.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awards over $3 million to North Dakota
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $3,245,147 to the University of North Dakota (UND). This funding is distributed through the National Institute of General Medical Sciences for various programs and initiatives.
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Senator Cramer leads letter addressing Biden Administration's handling of asylum cases
Under the Biden administration, the United States has experienced what is described as the worst border crisis in American history. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported over 7.8 million encounters with illegal immigrants at the southwest border over the past three years, with more than 9.5 million encounters nationwide. At the beginning of President Biden's term, he signed a series of executive orders that rolled back former President Donald Trump's border security measures, leading to an increase in illegal border crossings.
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Senator Cramer introduces bill aimed at easing access to capital
Senator Cramer introduces legislation to increase access to capital for small businesses, entrepreneurs
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USDA announces $26 million for recreation projects in North Dakota
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service Northern Region has announced an investment of over $26 million from the Great American Outdoors Act to enhance recreation opportunities for residents and visitors in North Dakota, Northern Idaho, and Montana. Several projects in North Dakota's Dakota Prairie Grasslands will benefit from this funding.
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HHS awards over $2.4 million to North Dakota for health initiatives
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the allocation of $2,473,598 to North Dakota. The funds will be distributed among various programs and initiatives within the state.
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Senator Cramer announces mobile office hours in Devils Lake and Rugby
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced that members of his staff will hold mobile office hours in Devils Lake and Rugby on Monday, June 17.
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Senator Cramer questions legality of FHWA's greenhouse gas emissions rule
The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing to conduct oversight on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). During the hearing, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) questioned FHWA Administrator Shailen Bhatt about the agency’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions rule. He also discussed the importance of distributing highway funds to the states through formula funding, which was a key component of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).
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Senator Kevin Cramer discusses energy priorities at POLITICO summit
During the POLITICO 2024 Energy Summit on Wednesday, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, participated in a moderated discussion about his environment and energy priorities with POLITICO’s E&E reporter Kelsey Brugger. Throughout the conversation, they discussed his bipartisan PROVE It Act, permitting reform, carbon capture, the Inflation Reduction Act, and more.