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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Legislation introduced to address revised dog importation rules
In August, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began implementing a revised dog importation regulation affecting all canines entering the United States. The updated rule mandates airlines to issue an air waybill for all dogs, including service and hand-carried dogs, and prohibits families from traveling with puppies under six months old. This has posed additional challenges for military and diplomatic families living abroad, as well as users of service dogs.
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Lawmakers introduce bill addressing increasing security concerns at northern US-Canada border
The United States and Canada share the longest international border in the world, spanning 5,525 miles with 120 land ports of entry. Last year, northern border communities saw a significant increase in apprehensions, and encounters at the northern border in April increased 1,240% compared to April of 2021. The U.S. Border Patrol Swanton Sector in New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont experienced 15,000 apprehensions in Fiscal Year 2024, the largest volume ever recorded by this sector. North Dakota experienced 4,444 attempted illegal entries into the state from Canada in Fiscal...
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Cramer questions VA leadership on healthcare access amid budget shortfall
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a budget shortfall of nearly $15 billion in July, marking the largest deficit the VA has faced. This includes $2.88 billion related to compensation, pension, and readjustment benefit payments at the Veterans Benefit Administration (VBA), and another $11.97 billion in medical care accounts at the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
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Cramer questions TRANSCOM nominee on modernization efforts at SASC hearing
The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) convened today to review the nominations of Lieutenant General Randall Reed for Commander of U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) and Lieutenant General Xavier T. Brunson for Commander of United Nations Command and Combined Forces Command/U.S. Forces Korea (USFK).
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National Park Service awards $921K for upgrades at Fort Ransom State Park
The National Park Service (NPS) has announced an award of $921,663.50 to the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). This funding will facilitate the renovation of approximately 23 campsites at Fort Ransom State Park by upgrading electrical services from 30 to 50 ampere capacity. Additionally, water hydrants will be installed at the campsites.
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FHWA awards $222,016 to North Dakota for flood damage repairs
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced an award of $222,016 to the North Dakota Department of Transportation. The funding comes through the Fiscal Year 2024 Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Emergency Relief Program. This award aims to address damages caused by a weather event on April 10, 2023, which resulted in significant overland and riverine flooding due to snow events.
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HHS awards $777,850 to University of North Dakota
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced an award of $777,850 to the University of North Dakota for the Mountain Plains Addiction Technology Transfer Center (MPATTC). The MPATTC provides training to support the adoption of evidence-based practices for substance use disorder treatment and recovery services.
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North Dakota National Guard holds Change of Command Ceremony
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota National Guard (NDNG) held a Change of Command Ceremony today to transfer command leadership from Major General Alan Dohrmann to Brigadier General Mitchell Johnson. Johnson now serves as Adjutant General of the NDNG and Director of the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services (NDDES). As Adjutant General, Johnson will lead the NDNG, which has approximately 4,200 service members and facilities in 13 communities.
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North Dakota delegation introduces amendments aimed at improving state's water resources
Bipartisan legislation supports more reliable, drought-resistant water supplies in North Dakota
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Cramer discusses USDA tribal food delivery delays with Spirit Lake Food Distribution Director
For several months, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) has been experiencing significant issues with delivery delays across the country. FDPIR is utilized by low-income families on reservations to receive fresh food. Due to USDA consolidating the program into a single distributor, incomplete, delayed, and missed deliveries have left families without a vital source of food. The program serves 276 tribes, including those in North Dakota.
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Senator Cramer comments on North Dakota's DAPL trial update
North Dakota filed its final response brief on Wednesday in its Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) case against the federal government regarding the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) protests. This brief represents one of the last procedural steps before a final ruling, anticipated later this year.
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Department of Education awards $17 million to North Dakota colleges
The U.S. Department of Education has announced an award of $17,369,002 to Bismarck State College and Minot State University through the Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) Program. The DIF program supports innovative activities aimed at improving the outcomes of individuals with disabilities.
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North Dakota receives $2 million HHS grant for public health infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the award of $2,153,971 to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services. The grant aims to strengthen public health infrastructure, workforce, and data systems. It is administered through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office of Surveillance, Epidemiology and Laboratory Services.
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Senators launch bipartisan caucus focused on defense modernization
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted the Global Aerospace Summit, gathering industry and government leaders to discuss pivotal issues in the space and aviation sectors. This year's summit emphasized the future of flight.
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EDA awards $506,000 for economic initiatives in North Dakota
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has announced an award of $506,000 for various economic development initiatives in North Dakota.
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FAA awards over $24 million for North Dakota airport projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced the allocation of $24,499,236 through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) for projects at several airports across North Dakota.
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HHS awards $784,687 to Sanford Research North for alcohol use study
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the award of $784,687 to Sanford Research North through its National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. This funding will support a research project analyzing alcohol use following bariatric surgery.
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U.S. Department of Education awards over $11 million to North Dakota
The U.S. Department of Education has announced an award of $11,123,983 to the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction through its Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Grant Program. The CLSD Program aims to advance literacy skills for students from birth through grade 12.
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Senator Cramer visits RAF Fairford; emphasizes US-UK military cooperation
UNITED KINGDOM – Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford, the preferred bomber forward operating location in Europe for U.S. Air Force (USAF) Global Strike Command, supports various missions and exercises involving the Minot 5th Bomb Wing and Grand Forks 319th Reconnaissance Wing. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) visited RAF Fairford today to gain a deeper understanding of the strategic importance of these sites and observe the facilities used by North Dakota airmen when deployed in the United Kingdom (U.K.). Cramer attended briefings with wing leadership and U.K. partners and...
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Air Force awards General Dynamics $491 million for space architecture ground management
The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $491,607,268 modification to a previously granted contract to General Dynamics, a global aerospace and defense company. This funding supports the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture Ground Management and Integration project as well as its operation and sustainment efforts. The total cumulative value of the contract now stands at $887,797,585.