U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N. Dak.)
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Senator Cramer Discusses Border Security, Threat of TikTok, Inflation on Fox Business
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) recently appeared on Fox Business to discuss key issues including border security, the threat of TikTok, and rising inflation.Regarding border security, Senator Cramer compared the approaches of former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden, stating, “We've lived four years with Donald Trump as president where he secured the border. Now, [we have lived] nearly four years with Joe Biden as president where he opened it wide-open, invited everybody in, gave them parole and amnesty to anybody that comes across. ......
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Senators Call on Leadership to Freeze AEWR, Protecting Agriculture Independence
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) have joined forces with their colleagues to advocate for the freezing of H-2A wage rates at January 2023 levels. In a letter addressed to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), the senators emphasized the growing burden faced by American food producers due to escalating costs in the agricultural sector.“If costs continue to increase as they have, the pressure put on America’s food producers will fundamentally shift the food production model that has...
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Senator Cramer Wraps Up Week Four of Historical Dakota Access Pipeline Trial
Senator Cramer concluded the fourth week of the historical Dakota Access Pipeline trial with strong statements regarding the federal government's handling of the protests in North Dakota. Referring to the testimony presented in court, Cramer criticized the previous administration, stating, "Bureaucrats like Jo-Ellen Darcy chose willful ignorance because the truth didn’t fit the narrative pushed by the administration." He also highlighted discrepancies between the media portrayal of the protests and the actual events on the ground.Testimonies during the trial shed light on...
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Senator Cramer, EPW Leaders Introduce Legislation to Reauthorize U.S. Economic Development Administration
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer and leaders of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee have introduced the Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024, aimed at reauthorizing the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to better support economic growth in distressed communities across the country.Cramer emphasized the importance of updating the agency's mission and funding levels, stating, "This bill provides critical updates to the agency's programs and initiatives and will better support EDA's mission to facilitate locally-driven economic growth."...
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Senator Cramer Criticizes President Biden's 2024 State of the Union Address
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) did not hold back in his response to President Biden's 2024 State of the Union address. Cramer described the speech as the worst he had ever heard, criticizing the President for what he perceived as a lack of accountability and divisive rhetoric.Cramer lambasted Biden, stating, "We listened to an unhinged, angry, bitter old man screaming and pointing his finger at all his naughty children instead of taking responsibility for the messes he caused." The Senator expressed dissatisfaction with Biden's handling of the economy, inflation, crime...
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Senate Passes Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Minibus
The United States Senate passed H.R. 4366, a package of six Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bills, with a vote of 75 to 22. The legislation, which had previously received broad support in the House of Representatives, aims to continue funding for various government agencies and programs, ultimately preventing a partial government shutdown.Senator Cramer expressed satisfaction with the passage of the bill, acknowledging the challenges faced due to delays in the appropriations process. "This bill is consistent with Fiscal Responsibility Act spending caps, resulting in the...
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Senator Cramer Questions CENTCOM and AFRICOM Leadership on Critical ISR Needs
Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) raised concerns during a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing about the availability of airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) assets for U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) operations. Addressing General Michael E. Kurilla, Commander of CENTCOM, Senator Cramer inquired about the potential diversion of ISR resources from Afghanistan to cover other critical areas in the region following recent attacks.In response, General Kurilla acknowledged the need to strategically allocate ISR assets based on daily risk...
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DOT Awards More Than $300,000 to North Dakota State College of Science
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted over $300,000 to the North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) for its aviation workforce development program.The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a FY24 Aviation Workforce Development (AWD) Maintenance grant of $307,608 to the North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS). According to the Department, "This award will go towards NDSCS’ North Dakota Fly High Career Pathway Program, which offers students education and networking opportunities with the corporate culture of a specific airline...
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Senator Cramer Denounces SEC’s Overregulated Climate Risk Disclosure
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer strongly criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) recent decision to implement a climate disclosure rule that would require companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions data. Cramer expressed his disapproval, stating, “The SEC’s final climate disclosure rule is the definition of federal overreach."According to Senator Cramer, the SEC's mandate goes beyond its authority as it forces publicly traded companies to report their emissions data, potentially putting them at a disadvantage compared to foreign producers who do not...
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Senators Cramer, Kelly Introduce Legislation to Optimize Disposal of Unneeded Federal Property
Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) have introduced legislation aimed at improving the process of disposing unneeded federal property, ultimately saving taxpayer money. The Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act (FASTA), enacted in 2016, established a pilot program overseen by the Public Buildings Reform Board (PBRB) to recommend the disposal of federal properties. However, challenges have been identified that hinder the effectiveness of FASTA.Senator Cramer highlighted the significant cost of keeping unneeded federal buildings open, stating, “Keeping...
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Senators Advocate for Cold Weather Pay for Air and Space Force Members
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), along with U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), and John Hoeven (R-ND), have urged the Secretary of the Air Force to ensure that servicemembers in cold weather locations receive the special duty pay they are entitled to under the National Defense Authorization Act. The senators emphasized the importance of addressing the mental health challenges faced by members serving in northern locations.In a letter to the Air Force, the senators highlighted the financial burden faced by Airmen and Guardians stationed in cold...
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Senators Push CRA Resolution of Disapproval to Block Fresh Paraguayan Beef from Being Imported to U.S.
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) has joined forces with U.S. Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) in a push to block the importation of fresh beef from Paraguay to the United States. The move comes in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's decision to lift a 25-year ban on Paraguayan beef imports due to concerns about foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).Cramer expressed his concerns by stating, “USDA’s repeal of the complete ban on Paraguayan beef is misguided and foolish. The final rule is based on old data and neglects to acknowledge the potential for a...
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Senator Cramer Statement on SCOTUS Decision Barring States from Removing Donald Trump from the Presidential Ballot
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) expressed his thoughts on the recent Supreme Court decision regarding Donald Trump's presence on Colorado's presidential ballot. The Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of allowing Trump to remain on the ballot, rejecting efforts by certain states to remove him for partisan reasons.Senator Cramer remarked, “The Supreme Court did its job, unanimously disagreeing with decisions by Colorado and other hyper-partisan states to remove Donald Trump from the presidential ballot because they don’t like him. Hopefully, this is a wakeup call for...
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Senators Cramer, King Introduce Legislation to Protect Veterans' Long-Term Care
U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer and Angus King have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting veterans' access to long-term care amidst the implementation of new staffing standards proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).Senator Cramer expressed concerns about the potential negative impact of the proposed rule on veterans' long-term care services, stating, “Senator King and I are simply asking the VA to conduct a study to prove what we already know: this misguided proposal will negatively impact veterans access to long-term care services.”...
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Sen. Cramer: HHS Awards More Than $1.3 Million to Coal Country Community Health Center
Senator Cramer expressed his gratitude as he revealed, "The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded $1,375,158 to the Coal Country Community Health Center in Beulah, North Dakota." The grant, provided through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Health Center Cluster grant program, aims to support community health centers nationwide.
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Senator Cramer Questions STRATCOM, SPACECOM Leadership Testify at SASC Hearing
General Anthony Cotton, Commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), emphasized the importance of having bombers carry long-range strike weapons during a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing. He stated, “I think the utilization of bombers and being able to have a bomber carry a long-range strike weapon...would be very beneficial for us as a nation to have that type of capability for our bomber force.”Regarding budget transparency within the U.S. Air Force, Senator Kevin Cramer raised concerns to General Cotton, stating, “The transparency of budgets is...
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Awards $13 Million Contract for North Dakota Flood Protection Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has awarded a substantial contract worth $13,208,257.50 to HSG Park Joint Venture 2, LLC for the completion of the Southern Embankment Reach SE-1B segment of the Fargo-Moorhead Area Flood Diversion Project. This project, aimed at enhancing flood protection in North Dakota, is part of a larger initiative with a completion timeline set for 2027.The funding for this crucial endeavor was made possible through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), as highlighted by the USACE: "These funds were provided by the fully paid-for...
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Senator Cramer Questions Undersecretary for Memorial Affairs at Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Hearing
On Wednesday, the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee convened to address the important mission of the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) in honoring America’s veterans and their families at U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs cemeteries. The NCA, which manages 158 national cemeteries across the country, plays a crucial role in supporting state and tribal veterans’ cemeteries through the Veterans Cemetery Grants Program (VCGP).At the hearing, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) questioned Matthew Quinn, the Undersecretary for Memorial Affairs for the VA, regarding the...
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USACE Leadership Testifies on DAPL, Snake Creek Embankment, and Western Water Committee at EPW Hearing
USACE Leadership Testifies on DAPL, Snake Creek Embankment, and Western Water Committee at EPW HearingWASHINGTON – As the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee met to discuss the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Civil Works Program, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Michael Connor and USACE Commanding General and Chief of Engineers Lieutenant General Todd Spellmon testified before the committee.Senator Cramer addressed General Spellmon regarding the Snake Creek Embankment in North Dakota, emphasizing the need to address maintenance issues...
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Senator Cramer Statement on Minority Leader McConnell Announcing Plans to Not Seek Reelection as Party Leader
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) has expressed his thoughts following Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's announcement that he will not seek another term as leader. McConnell, the longest-serving Senate Republican leader in history, will step down from the position in November.In a statement, Senator Cramer shared, “I’ve known Mitch for over three decades, all the way back to my days as Chairman of the North Dakota Republican party, and I can confidently say there’s nobody quite like him. Mitch has ice in his veins which has served him well. He’s not...