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Senator John Hoeven of North Dakota has been instrumental in securing North Dakota's priorities in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Defense Appropriations Bill. The bill, which has been approved by Congress, provides increased support for North Dakota’s servicemembers and their missions. Hoeven, as a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, played a significant role in ensuring key investments in national defense while also securing reductions in non-defense spending.

In a statement, Senator Hoeven emphasized the importance of national security, stating, “The security of our country is the federal government’s primary responsibility, and we worked to ensure the FY24 appropriations bills made key investments in our national defense while securing reductions in non-defense spending.” He highlighted the support for essential military missions in North Dakota, ranging from nuclear modernization in Minot to UAS, space, and hypersonic missile operations in the Grand Forks region.

Senator Hoeven underscored the significance of supporting these missions, stating, “By supporting these missions, we are ensuring the U.S. has the edge over our adversaries now and well into the future.” He also acknowledged the progress made in the appropriations process but noted that there is still work to be done. Hoeven highlighted the reduction in non-defense spending for the first time in nearly a decade and emphasized the need to continue working towards reducing the debt and deficit.

The Defense Appropriations Bill, part of the final six FY2024 Appropriations bills approved by Congress, reflects a 3% increase in defense spending while also providing savings in non-defense spending. The bill aims to support military missions across the country, including those crucial to North Dakota's defense infrastructure.

In conclusion, Senator John Hoeven's efforts have been pivotal in securing key priorities for North Dakota in the FY24 Defense Funding Legislation. Through his work on the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, Hoeven has advocated for essential military missions in North Dakota and emphasized the importance of maintaining national security while addressing spending concerns.