WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Reintroduces Fair Access to Banking Act to Protect Legal Industries from Debanking ***Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. - In recent years, prominent American banks have engaged in a discriminatory practice, referred to as debanking. Banks and financial institutions use their economic standing to categorically exclude law-abiding, legal industries by refusing to lend or provide se  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer, Kelly Letter Urges Disposal of Unused Federal Buildings Under New Authority BISMARCK, N.D. - The Water Resources Development Act of 2024 included legislation from U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Subcommittee, and Mark Kelly (D-AZ), member of the EPW Committee, to rightsize the federal gove  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer, Sullivan Introduce Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Missile Defense Capabilities PARCS Radar in Cavalier Central to the Mission ***Click here to download audio.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. - Missile defense plays a key role in deterring and defeating adversary ballistic missiles and other threats against the United States, its allies, and American military forces overseas. In January, President  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Risch Support Legislation to Stop Practice of Debanking Washington, D.C. \-- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), a senior member of the Senate Banking Committee, and U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) have co-sponsored the Fair Access to Banking Act, which would prevent discrimination by banks and financial services providers against constitutionally-protected industries and law-abiding businesses, su  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * FHWA Greenhouse Gas Emissions Rule Defeated in Sixth Circuit ***Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. - In November 2023, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) adopted a final rule requiring state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations to measure greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on the highway system and set declining targets. Congress has never granted the   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Discusses Priorities for Farm Country with U.S. Agriculture Industry Leaders Senator Introduces ND Native Josh Gackle at Senate Ag Committee Hearing WASHINGTON - At a hearing of the Senate Agriculture Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven discussed efforts to advance key priorities for farm country with agriculture industry leaders from across the U.S. The hearing included testimony fro  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Joins Legislation to Reinstate Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling for Beef Senator Supporting Legislation to Improve Transparency for Consumers, Ensure Accurate Labeling to Benefit U.S. Ranchers WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week helped introduce the American Beef Labeling Act, legislation sponsored by Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) to reinstate mandatory   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Statement on Confirmation of Doug Collins to Lead Veterans Affairs WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Hoeven released the following statement after the Senate confirmed former Representative Doug Collins to serve as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs: "Congratulations to our newest Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Doug Collins," said Hoeven. "His experience as an Air Force Colonel and chaplain h  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Statement on Confirmation of Pam Bondi as U.S. Attorney General WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after voting to confirm former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as U.S. Attorney General: "Pam Bondi has years of law enforcement experience, including as a prosecutor and the former attorney general of Florida. She has committed to leading the Department  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Statement on Confirmation of Russell Vought as Director of OMB WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Russell Vought to serve as the director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): "Russ Vought previously served as director of OMB during President Trump's first term and we congratulate him on his confirmation to once again l  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Statement on Confirmation of Scott Turner as HUD Secretary WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Eric "Scott" Turner to serve as U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): "Congratulations to Secretary Turner on his confirmation to lead HUD," said Hoeven. "With his experience advancing Opportunity Zones to revitalize a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Votes to Confirm Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy Senator Worked to Advance Wright through ENR Committee, Secure Support for Confirmation WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy. As a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, Hoeven helped introduce Wright d  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven, Daines Introduce Bills to Unleash American Energy WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) joined Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and a group of their Republican colleagues in introducing two bills to unleash American energy, promote America's energy dominance and support rural communities. The "Supporting Made in America Energy Act" would support oil and gas development by requiring four   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven, Peters Introduce Legislation to Help Ensure Access to Safe Infant Formula, Prevent Shortages WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) introduced bipartisan legislation to help prevent future infant formula shortages. The senators' bill comes in response to bacterial contamination at an infant formula manufacturing plant in Michigan that caused the deaths of 9 in  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven, Pfluger Continue Efforts to Block Biden's Natural Gas Tax, Alleviate Burden on U.S. Domestic Energy Production WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Congressman August Pfluger (R-Texas) today reintroduced their bicameral Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to block implementation of the Biden administration's Natural Gas Tax, which was passed as part of the Inf  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven, Young Introduce Legislation to Fast Track Development of New Baseload Power Projects to Improve Grid Reliability WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) today introduced the Guaranteeing Reliability through the Interconnection of Dispatchable (GRID) Power Act, legislation to remove delays in the development of new baseload power generation projects that would imp  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven: Brooke Rollins Unanimously Approved by the Senate Agriculture Committee, Advances to Full Senate WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after Brooke Rollins, President Donald Trump's nominee to serve as Secretary of Agriculture, was approved unanimously by the Senate Agriculture Committee. "Brooke Rollins is an excellent choice to lead the Department of Agr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven: Mexico Rescinds Ban on Genetically-Engineered Corn Imports WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement after Mexico announced that it was rescinding its ban on the importation of genetically-engineered (GE) corn: "This is great news, not only for  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2025: Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 26, the Protecting American Energy Production Act, a critical piece of legislation to safeguard affordable, reliable, and environmentally sustainable energy production in the United States. Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND), a co-sponsor of the bill, hailed its passage as a victory for American energy independence and hardworking famil  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) celebrated the bipartisan passage of H.R. 27, the HALT Fentanyl Act, legislation that permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances (FRS) as Schedule I drugs under the Controlled Substances Act. The legislation, co-sponsored by Fedorchak, passed the House of Representatives with a bipartisan vote of 312-108. "North Dakota law enforcement say record amounts o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2025: Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) spoke in support of H.R. 27, the HALT Fentanyl Act, on the House Floor today. The legislation, which she proudly co-sponsored, will give law enforcement the tools they need to combat illicit fentanyl and help keep communities across North Dakota safe. Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support the H  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2025: Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) met with North Dakotans and leaders from a wide range of industries in Washington D.C. this week. These meetings are where we tackle the issues that matter most to North Dakota--energy, agriculture, education, and health care--and turn ideas into action. Check out these meeting highlights: At her meeting with Dr. Scott Snyder, University of North  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Confirms Doug Collins as Secretary of Veterans Affairs WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The United States Senate confirmed Doug Collins as the next Secretary of Veterans Affairs today by a vote of 77 to 23. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), who served with Collins in the House of Representatives for six years, introduced him at his confirmation hearing and celebrated the bipartisan passage of his nom  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Confirms Scott Turner as Secretary of HUD WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States Senate confirmed Scott Turner to serve as the 19th Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by a vote of 54 to 44 today. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after voting in favor of Turner's nomination. "  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: Bismarck, ND -- Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) spent her first state work period meeting with North Dakotans across the state. She discussed issues and listened to concerns from law enforcement, mayors, health care providers, and energy leaders. Check out these photos recapping her visits: At the Energy Progress & Innovation Conference (EPIC), Rep. Fedorchak highlighted North Dakota's leadersh  more