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Senator John Hoeven, a U.S. Senator representing North Dakota, highlighted several legislative and policy initiatives in a series of posts on August 21 and 22, 2025.

On August 21, Hoeven discussed the impact of recent agricultural legislation, stating in a post: "The FARMER Act provisions that we secured in the One Big Beautiful Bill stand as a historic improvement to the affordability of crop insurance. We appreciate @USDA Secretary Rollins and her team at RMA for working with us to swiftly implement our legislation and deliver these". The FARMER Act is part of broader federal efforts to enhance support for American farmers by making crop insurance more accessible.

Later that day, Hoeven appeared on NEWSMAX with Ed Henry to discuss national issues. In his social media statement, he said: "Joined @edhenry on @NEWSMAX to discuss what Americans are seeing in D.C. and across the country. People want common sense leadership, secure borders, safe communities and a strong economy. That’s what @POTUS and Republicans are focused on." His comments reflect ongoing political debates regarding border security and economic policy.

On August 22, Hoeven reported on military developments after meeting with General Bussiere about Project ULTRA. He wrote: "Had a productive discussion with Gen. Bussiere about the potential of Project ULTRA to expand our military’s UAS and counter-UAS capabilities. We appreciate his visit to Grand Forks, which provided an opportunity to showcase our unique UAS ecosystem and make the case for bringing". Project ULTRA relates to advancements in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technology aimed at strengthening national defense.

Senator Hoeven has been an advocate for agricultural reform and enhanced military capabilities throughout his tenure in Congress. Crop insurance programs have historically played a critical role in supporting American farmers against unpredictable losses due to weather or market conditions. Additionally, North Dakota's investment in UAS technology has positioned it as a leader in unmanned aircraft research and operations.