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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FAA awards nearly $300,000 to North Dakota airports
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced the allocation of $292,800 to two airports in North Dakota. This funding, distributed through the FAA's Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program, will support specific projects aimed at improving airport infrastructure.
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Senators introduce resolution opposing CMS's new LTC facility staffing standards
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a final rule in April, imposing minimum staffing requirements for long-term care facilities (LTC), which provide care to nearly 1.2 million residents across the nation. According to the American Health Care Association (AHCA), this rule will exacerbate existing workforce shortages and significantly harm access to care in rural communities.
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Senators introduce resolution to overturn EPA Clean Power Plan 2.0
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, joined Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) in introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to overturn the Biden administration’s Clean Power Plan 2.0 rule.
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Lignite Energy Council challenges EPA's new mercury emission standards
The Lignite Energy Council and the National Rural Electric Cooperative (NRECA) have filed a Petition to Review in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new Mercury and Air Toxic Standards (MATS). This petition marks the initial step in litigation against the rule, which was finalized at the end of April and aims to tighten emission standards for mercury and non-mercury metals from existing lignite-fired power plants.
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Cramer and King request VA study on impacts of new CMS staffing rules
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a rule last month, mandating minimum staffing levels at long-term care (LTC) facilities participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs, including community facilities serving veterans. U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Angus King (I-ME), members of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC), have expressed concerns regarding the potential negative effects of this rule on access to LTC services, particularly for veterans and seniors in rural areas.
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Biden issues executive order addressing southern border crisis
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Tuesday to address the crisis at the southern border. Following the announcement, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) released a statement criticizing the executive order.
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Senator Cramer hosts Norwegian ambassador in Fargo highlighting bilateral ties
Norway’s Ambassador to the U.S., Anniken Krutnes, visited Fargo on Friday in her first trip to North Dakota, a state known for its significant Norwegian heritage. Invited by U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Krutnes aimed to highlight the state's cultural ties and economic strengths while discussing defense and national security policies between Norway and the United States.
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HHS awards over $4 million to Minot Public School District
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the allocation of $4,431,195 to Minot Public School District 1. These funds are designated to support Head Start and Early Head Start programs. These initiatives aim to promote early childhood learning, health, and development, alongside family and community support services.
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HHS awards $1 million to UND for geriatrics workforce enhancement program
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1,000,000 to the University of North Dakota (UND) for its Dakota Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program. This program aims to improve care delivery for older adults and assists primary care teams in developing age and dementia-friendly practices.
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Norwegian ambassador visits North Dakota; discusses heritage and policy
Norway’s Ambassador to the U.S., Anniken Krutnes, will visit North Dakota this week for the first time to celebrate the shared history between North Dakota and Norway and their strong partnership. Senator Cramer will host Ambassador Krutnes in Fargo on Friday, May 31, with events highlighting the state’s Norwegian heritage and economic strength while advancing discussions on defense and national security policies between the two countries.
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Army Corps awards $23M contract for Fargo flood risk management project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a contract worth $23,893,746.95 to PWS, Incorporated for the construction of the Southern Embankment Reach SE-4. This project is part of the Fargo-Moorhead Area Flood Risk Management Project and is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2027.
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Senators introduce bill to expedite drug approval for rare diseases
Thousands of Americans with rare and life-threatening diseases face delays as they wait for new treatments to pass through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval process. This often leaves patients with terminal or untreatable diagnoses without viable options. However, by creating conditional pathways to expedite treatment options, barriers to timely care can be reduced for those who cannot afford to wait.
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HHS awards over $2 million for early childhood programs in North Dakota
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the allocation of $2,404,467 in discretionary funding for Head Start and Early Head Start projects in North Dakota. The funding will be distributed to two specific programs and initiatives:
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North Dakota seeks injunction against BLM's venting and flaring rule
North Dakota, along with Montana, Texas, and Wyoming, has filed a lawsuit in North Dakota Federal District Court challenging a rule finalized by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The rule establishes a new royalty on flared gas, institutes monthly limits on allowable flaring, and adds new application requirements for operators regarding their ability to capture natural gas before obtaining a drilling permit.
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Senator Cramer calls for reforms in transmission capacity and permitting processes
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) has authored an op-ed in the Washington Times, addressing the need for increased transmission capacity and permitting reform for all linear infrastructure. He discussed the debate over cost allocation and criticized the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) recently finalized regulation.
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DOD awards $60 million airfield paving contract to United Crane and Excavation
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) awarded several new contracts on Tuesday, including a single award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a ceiling of $60,184,023 to United Crane and Excavation Inc., located in Grand Forks, N.D.
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Senate rejects Schumer's refiled border legislation amidst ongoing immigration debate
In the wake of record illegal border crossings at the U.S. southern border, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) refiled legislation that had previously failed with bipartisan opposition. The U.S. Senate voted against taking up the legislation by a vote of 43-50 today. A nearly identical bill failed in February by a vote of 49-50.
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HHS awards nearly $7 million to North Dakota for disability inclusion program
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $6,699,135 to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services. This grant is designated for the Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program, which aims to support community inclusion for individuals with disabilities.
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Senate EPW Committee advances four bills sponsored by Sen. Kevin Cramer
The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee has marked up and passed four bills sponsored by U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) during its recent meeting. The bills, including the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), the General Services Administration Disposal Process Tribal Parity Act, the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act Reform Act, and the National Dam Safety Program reauthorization, will now proceed to the Senate floor for further consideration.
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North Dakota tribes receive over $27 million for water infrastructure revitalization
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) has announced a fiscal year 2024 award of $27,447,361 to tribes in North Dakota aimed at improving and strengthening water infrastructure. This funding comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which was fully funded and developed with the assistance of U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), who is also the Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure.