WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: Representative Kelly Armstrong (ND-AL) released the following statement applauding Judge Traynor's decision to temporarily block BLM's venting and flaring rule: "Energy is the backbone of North Dakota's economy, yet climate extremists and the bureaucrats in the Biden-Harris Administration continue to attempt to chip away at our freedoms and ability to manage our resources. While I am encouraged by  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: 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 famili  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: Senator John Hoeven this week introduced bipartisan legislation to support more reliable, drought-resistant water supplies in North Dakota, while helping to fulfill federal compensation that was promised to the state and tribes upon the construction of the Garrison Dam and Oahe Dam. Specifically, Hoeven's bill would: * Amend the Dakota Water Resources Act (DWRA) to increase authorizations under t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, today released the following statement marking the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. "Today, we look back and remember the horrific terrorist attacks against our nation, not only to mourn the lives lost, but to honor the victims' memory and express our deep gratitude to the first responders for their c  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Committee, today announced over $24 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awards for North Dakota airports, including $8.5 million for Hector International's Airport Terminal Expansion Project. Senator Hoeven is working to fulfill the project's federal cost share, now having secured almost $34 million for the effort to d  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: During remarks delivered on the floor of the U.S. Senate this week, Senator John Hoeven outlined the need for Congress to pass a Farm Bill that makes key investments in the farm safety net. To this end, Hoeven is working to advance the following priorities, among other efforts: Maintaining and strengthening crop insurance, the primary risk management tool for many producers. Improving the affordabilit  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Severe Food Distribution Shortages in Tribal and Elderly Communities" at 10 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2024, at 1300 Longworth House Office Building: Witnesses Panel I * The Honorable Darrel G. Seki Sr., Chairman, Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, Red Lake, Minnesota * Ms. Marty Wafford, Under Secretary of Support and Programs, Chickasaw Nation Department of Health, Ada, Oklahoma * M  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: Bipartisan legislation supports more reliable, drought-resistant water supplies in North Dakota BISMARCK, N.D. In exchange for flooding nearly 550,000 acres of North Dakota farmland to create the Garrison and Oahe Reservoir systems, the federal government promised over a million acres of irrigation as compensation to the state. Given a number of issues inhibiting irrigation development, Congress first  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Education 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. The award will be distributed to the following universities and colleges in North Dakota: $9,886,512 to Bismarck Stat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced the award of $506,000 for several initiatives in North Dakota. The award will be distributed to the following applicants: $153,000 to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to support the development and implementation of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. $153,000 to the Three Affiliated Tribes to support the development and implementa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the award of $24,499,236 through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) for projects at several airports across North Dakota. The funding will be distributed to the following locations: $9,814,070 for the Bismarck Municipal Airport to reconstruct and reseal sections of its paved taxiways to extend their useful life.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $2,153,971 to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services to strengthen public health infrastructure, workforce, and data systems. The grant is administered through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office of Surveillance, Epidemiology and Laboratory Services. *** Original text here: https://www.cr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: North Dakota filed its final response brief Wednesday in its Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) case against the federal government for its abdication of duty during the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) protests. The filing of this brief marks one of the few remaining procedural steps before the final ruling, which is expected later this year. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) released a statement following t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: Panel at Global Aerospace Summit highlights the importance of policy solutions to invest in defense capabilities, foster American innovation ***Click here for media resources.*** The U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosts the Global Aerospace Summit annually, bringing industry and government leaders from across the world to discuss issues unique to the space and aviation industries. This year's summit is foc  more