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 responds to Iranian missile attack on Israel
Iran launched a ballistic missile attack against Israel today. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued a statement in response to the incident.
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NPS awards over $1.2 million for Sully Creek State Park project
The National Park Service (NPS) has awarded the North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation (NDDPR) $1,262,300 through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). This funding will support the construction of additional campsites at Sully Creek State Park near Medora. The project includes renovating and reconfiguring the park's road network to increase the number of campsites and installing 50-amp utilities and water.
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China halts foreign adoptions; US officials seek clarification
In early September, the U.S. Department of State was informed by the People's Republic of China Ministry of Civil Affairs that as of August 28, China has stopped all foreign adoption activities. The halt affects all pending and future adoptions, except those among blood relatives.
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U.S. EDA invests $3.9 million in Bismarck riverfront infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has announced an award of $3.9 million to the Northern Plains Heritage Foundation in Bismarck, North Dakota. This funding is designated for infrastructure improvements aimed at developing Bismarck Riverfront Park and Festival Grounds, with the goal of attracting tourism and bolstering the local economy.
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DOD awards $61 million contract for aircraft maintenance facility at Grand Forks AFB
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has awarded a $61,492,477 contract to Korte Construction Company for the construction and renovation of an Aircraft Maintenance Facility at Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB). This facility is intended to support the Disaster Resiliency Program mission. The project is expected to be completed by October 8, 2026.
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HHS awards nearly $1M for opioid programs in North Dakota tribal nations
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $970,634 to support substance abuse programs in three North Dakota tribal nations.
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Senator Kevin Cramer receives A+ rating from NSSF in congressional report card
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has published its 2024 Congressional Report Card, which evaluates lawmakers' support for legislation related to the firearm industry and Second Amendment rights during the 118th Congress. The report card assesses elected officials based on their advocacy for critical legislation impacting the firearm industry.
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HHS awards $4.25 million to North Dakota for health initiatives
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $4.25 million to North Dakota for various health programs and initiatives.
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Senator receives USS Theodore Roosevelt model for new presidential library
An at-scale model of the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) aircraft carrier has been delivered to U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer’s office in Washington, D.C. Representatives from Huntington Ingalls Industries presented the glass-encased replica, which will remain in Cramer's office until the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opens in Medora in 2026. Cramer announced the gift during his remarks at a beam-signing ceremony in August.
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Northern border security bill proceeds to Senate floor
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) held a markup session late September for two pieces of legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND). The bills are the Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act and legislation to rename the post office in Casselton as the "Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office." Both pieces of legislation were unanimously advanced by the committee and will now proceed to the Senate floor for consideration.
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U.S. Department of Education awards $500,000 to North Dakota's education department
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded $500,000 to the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI). This funding is part of the State Personnel Development Grants Program and will support NDDPI’s Grad 701 initiative. The program aims to close graduation gaps, improve support systems, and enhance outcomes for all students.
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Department of Energy awards $4.2 million initial funding for Project Tundra
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced an initial award of $4.2 million to Project Tundra, marking the first installment of up to $350 million. These funds are part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Carbon Capture Demonstration Projects Program, which aims to support community-informed integrated carbon capture, transport, and storage projects.
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National Park Service awards $4 million for North Dakota park projects
The National Park Service (NPS) has announced an award of $4,490,000 through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) to support redevelopment projects at parks in North Dakota. The funds will be allocated as follows:
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Senate passes stopgap funding bill to avert government shutdown
The U.S. Senate has passed a continuing resolution (CR) by a vote of 78 to 18, extending Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations levels for federal agencies through December 20. The measure, which had previously passed the House of Representatives with a bipartisan vote of 341 to 82, also includes funding for the U.S. Secret Service and extends expiring programs and authorities.
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Senator Cramer addresses concerns over new nursing home staffing rules
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a final rule in April that imposes minimum staffing requirements for long-term care facilities (LTC), which serve nearly 1.2 million residents nationwide. This new rule, first proposed in September 2023, will require almost 80% of nursing facilities to hire more nurses to comply with the regulation. However, states already experiencing staffing shortages may find these requirements nearly impossible to meet, potentially leading to the closure of many facilities.
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Grant awarded to support agricultural production industry in Baldwin
The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration has announced a grant of $675,000 to Enhancing and Strengthening North Dakota Nonprofits and Communities in Minot, N.D. The funds will be used to build a regional processing facility for local foods in Baldwin, N.D., which will include classrooms, kitchen facilities, warehouse space, and more.
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Senator Cramer's staff to hold mobile office hours in Ashley and Ellendale
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced that members of his staff will hold mobile office hours in Ashley and Ellendale on Monday, September 30.
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DOE awards $200,000 to SAGE Development Authority for clean energy projects
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) has announced an award of $200,000 to SAGE Development Authority, a federally chartered Section 17 Corporation created by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. This funding is provided through OCED’s Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) Program and will support clean energy projects.
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DoD awards $11 million for new fire station at Grand Sky
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has announced an award of $11,600,000 to Grand Sky in Grand Forks to enhance emergency response capabilities and improve safety by constructing a new fire station. The facility will serve as the primary fire response unit for Grand Sky and the southern portion of Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB).
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NIFA awards $1.6 million to NDSU for market and trade research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced a $1,600,000 investment in North Dakota State University (NDSU) to support research on the economics of markets and trade.