WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Emphasizes the Importance of Nuclear Triad Modernization, Airborne ISR During Senate Committee Hearing ***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) held a hearing today to consider the nomination of Elbridge Colby to be the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, a key position responsible for shaping U.S. defense  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Questions Nominees at EPW Hearing on American Excellence Compared to Global Polluters ***Click here for audio. Click here for video*** WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing today to consider the nominations of David Fotouhi to serve as Deputy Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Aaron Szabo to serve as Assista  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer, Coons Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Affordable Housing WASHINGTON, D.C. - Recent declines in the number of landlords participating in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, also known as Section 8 vouchers, have made it more difficult for renters to find housing. U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer, member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Development, and Chris   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer, Hassan, Gillibrand, Collins Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Northern Border Security WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States and Canada share the longest international border in the world, spanning 5,525 miles. The two countries are also economically tied, fostering nearly $1 trillion in bilateral trade. To ensure secure and efficient operation of the shared border, the U.S. Department   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer, King, Sullivan Introduce Legislation to Reauthorize VA Highly Rural Transportation Grant Program WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Highly Rural Transportation Grant ( HRTG ) Program provides free transportation services to VA-authorized healthcare appointments for veterans living in highly rural areas. Roughly 2.7 million veterans reside in highly rural area  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak highlights benefits of House Budget Resolution for North Dakotans "Leading America Forward: A Plan for Security, Prosperity, and Sustainability" Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) highlighted how the House Budget Resolution seeks to make life more affordable, secure, and prosperous for all Americans. This budget will lay the foundation for President Trump's Am  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on March 6, 2025: * * * Fedorchak supports three CRAs to overturn Biden administration's extreme energy and manufacturing regulations Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) joined House Republicans this week in passing three Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions to reverse the Biden administration's overreaching regulations that threaten American energy production, manufacturin  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Jerilyn Church, board president of Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health, from a Feb. 27, 2025, public witness hearing on the funding of tribal health programs: * * * My name is Jerilyn Church. I am the President/Chief Executive Office of the Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board (GPTLHB) and am enrolled as a tribal member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tr  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Meets With North Dakota's U.S. Senate Youth Program Delegates WASHINGTON -- Senator John Hoeven this week met with Martin Bergstedt, a senior at Enderlin High School, and Cady Wang, a senior at Davies High School in Fargo, who were chosen to represent North Dakota as delegates to the 63 rd annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). The program brings students from across the countr  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Statement on President Trump's Address to Congress ***Click for video and audio.*** WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement on President Donald Trump's Joint Address to Congress: "President Trump is hard at work to get our country back on track. After being in office just over a month, the Trump administration has already put in place policies that are stopping   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Votes for Protect Women and Girls' Sports Act WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after voting for the Protect Women and Girls' Sports Act, legislation that would permanently reinstate the intent of Title IX and ensure that women only, participate in women's sports at federally funded educational institutions: "I voted for the Protect Women and Girls' Sp  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven, Rounds Reintroduce Legislation to Ban Foreign Adversaries from Buying American Farmland and Agricultural Businesses WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week joined Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) in reintroducing the Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and Security (PASS) Act, legislation to ban individuals and entities controlled by China, Russia, Iran and North Korea from purchasing agricul  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven: Linda McMahon Confirmed as Education Secretary WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Linda McMahon to serve as Secretary of Education: "We worked closely with Linda McMahon when she served as Administrator of the Small Business Administration during President Trump's first administration. Secretary McMahon demonstrated strong leadersh  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * North Dakota Congressional Delegation Introduces Legislation in the House, Senate to Honor Casselton's Commander Olson WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) and U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Hoeven (R-ND) introduced bicameral legislation today in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate to rename the Casselton post office after home  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * North Dakota Congressional Delegation Introduces Legislation in the Senate, House to Honor Casselton's Commander Olson WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Hoeven (R-ND), and U.S. Representative Julie Fedorchak (R-ND), introduced bicameral legislation in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to rename the Casselton post office after hometown hero Commander Delbert  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fedorchak Applauds President Trump's Joint Address to Congress Washington, D.C. - President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress this evening, highlighting his vision for the future of the United States--one that prioritizes energy independence, border security, fiscal responsibility, and a government that works for the people. Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) was in strong su  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Cramer Statement on President Trump's Joint Address to Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress today in his first major address since his inauguration in January. His speech outlined his return to the presidency and his plans to secure the southern border, promote peace and strength abroad, and invest in the American economy. U.S. Senato  more