U.S. Senator John Hoeven (nd)
Recent News About U.S. Senator John Hoeven (nd)
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USPS pauses proposed mail processing changes until 2025
Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, along with Representative Kelly Armstrong, announced today that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has agreed to halt the implementation of the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) Mail Processing Facility Review (MPFR). This includes proposed changes to processing in Grand Forks and Bismarck, which will be paused until after January 1, 2025.
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Senators introduce resolution condemning Biden's Israel weapons withholding
Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, has partnered with Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) to introduce a Senate resolution that condemns any action by the Biden administration to withhold ammunition or weapons for Israel. The resolution has gained the support of 48 senators in total.
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Hoeven secures commitment for continued US nuclear modernization
In a recent Senate Defense Appropriations Committee hearing, Senator John Hoeven obtained a pledge from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Charles Brown. The commitment was to persist in modernizing the U.S. nuclear deterrent, with a particular focus on the intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) that constitute the land-based segment of the nuclear triad. Additionally, it included ensuring that the U.S. maintains its edge in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.
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Senate passes FAA reauthorization bill: Senator Hoeven's statement
Senator John Hoeven issued a statement today, following the Senate's passage of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization legislation. As a member of the Senate Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Committee, Hoeven worked to secure key priorities for North Dakota in the bill.
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Senator Hoeven criticizes Biden administration's energy policies
During a recent session in the U.S. Senate, Senator John Hoeven expressed his opposition to policies advanced by the Biden administration that restrict access to taxpayer-owned energy resources and increase the cost of energy production in the U.S. Hoeven emphasized that these policies could lead to higher consumer prices, while potentially compromising the economic and national security of the U.S. and its allies.
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Senator Hoeven urges defense secretary to release aid for Israel
During a Senate Defense Appropriations Committee hearing this week, Senator John Hoeven urged Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to expedite the delivery of all military assistance approved by Congress to Israel. This aid is crucial for Israel's ongoing battle against Hamas. Hoeven emphasized the necessity of enabling Israel to completely vanquish Hamas, incapacitate the terrorist organization from recuperating, and avert future assaults.
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Senate and House Committees Urged to Reject Flawed Air Force Proposal
Senator John Hoeven, alongside 81 bipartisan, bicameral colleagues, sent a letter led by Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper and U.S. Representative Jason Crow calling on the U.S. Senate and House Armed Service Committees to reject a flawed proposal from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) intended for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The proposal would ignore precedent by transferring U.S. National Guard units executing space missions to the U.S. Space Force, renouncing governor approval.
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A bipartisan group of senators urges USPS to halt mail processing changes
WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today joined an effort led by Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chair Susan Collins (R-Maine) calling on Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to pause the implementation of the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) Mail Processing Facility Review (MPFR). The senators outlined the potential impact of moving mail processing out of local communities, like Grand Forks and Bismarck, on timely mail delivery. Accordingly, the senators called on DeJoy to:
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Hoeven: No Place for Anti-Semitism on College Campuses or Anywhere in U.S
Senator John Hoeven addressed the rise of anti-Semitism on college campuses and in the U.S., stating, "I never thought I would see anti-Semitism like this in America and it is absolutely unacceptable." Hoeven, along with Senator Tim Scott, urged the passing of a resolution condemning such acts and ensuring the protection of Jewish students. Hoeven emphasized the importance of colleges as spaces for free thinking and learning, denouncing any form of anti-Semitism within these institutions. The senator, along with 25 colleagues, also called on Attorney General Merrick Garland...
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Hoeven Honors William S. Gussner Elementary School for Designation as 2023 National Blue Ribbon School
JAMESTOWN, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today presented a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol to the students, educators and families of William S. Gussner Elementary School in honor of their designation as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School. As a special symbol representing the school’s exemplary teaching and learning, the National Blue Ribbon School flag will be displayed along with the U.S. flag presented by Senator Hoeven. This is the second time that Gussner Elementary has received this prestigious recognition.Senator Hoeven expressed his admiration for the school,...
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Hoeven Urges Interior Secretary to Ease Restrictions on Energy Development in Federal Lands
Washington – Senator John Hoeven has called on U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to reconsider the restrictions on energy development in federal lands. Hoeven expressed concerns about the Interior Department's plans to limit access to federal lands for energy development and other purposes, emphasizing the importance of utilizing natural resources to benefit taxpayers and enhance energy security.During a recent interaction, Hoeven raised specific issues regarding the draft North Dakota Resource Management Plan (RMP) and the Bureau of Land Management's...
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Hoeven Secures Over $5 Million For CO2 Sequestration & Monitoring at Largest Coal-Based CCUS Project in The World
Senator John Hoeven has announced a $5.1 million award to advance carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) monitoring at the Great Plains Synfuels Plant. The project, led by the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC), aims to support the expansion of CCUS at the Dakota Gasification Company’s Great Plains Synfuels Plant, making it the largest coal-based CCUS project utilizing geologic storage globally."This $5.1 million award is a crucial investment in the future of CCUS and baseload power," stated Senator Hoeven. "Under this project, EERC is developing...
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Hoeven, Scott Condemn Campus Antisemitism, Urge Biden Administration to Take Action
Senator John Hoeven and Senator Tim Scott have introduced a resolution to condemn antisemitism on U.S. college campuses and university officials who fail to address antisemitic violence targeting Jewish students. In a statement, Senator Hoeven emphasized the need for university officials to protect Jewish students, stating, “University officials must restore order and protect Jewish students on college campuses across the country. Antisemitism cannot be tolerated.”Senator Scott echoed these sentiments, highlighting the concerning rise of antisemitism on college campuses,...
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Hoeven Secures American Aviator Act In FAA Reauthorization Bill, Extends Vets2Wings Through Fy28
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven has successfully secured vital provisions in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization legislation aimed at bolstering the University of North Dakota’s (UND) aviation research, development, training, and operations, as reported on May 3, 2024.Hoeven's efforts have particularly focused on enhancing the Vets2Wings program at UND, designed to provide pilot training opportunities for veterans. Speaking to students enrolled in the Vets2Wings program, Hoeven emphasized the importance of leveraging veterans' skills and...
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Hoeven, Barrasso Introduce Legislation to Rescind Costly EV Tax Credit
Senator John Hoeven and Senator John Barrasso have introduced the Eliminating Lavish Incentives to Electric (ELITE) Vehicles Act, aimed at ending the federal electric vehicle (EV) and charging stations tax credit. The bill targets taxpayer money from subsidizing the purchase of luxury electric vehicles for high-income individuals and corporations. Senator Hoeven expressed his concerns about the current policies, stating, "At the same time that the Biden administration is imposing policies to eliminate choice in the new consumer car market, they have advanced incentives that...
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Hoeven, Tillis Introduce Bipartisan Protect and Serve Act
WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven and Senator Thom Tillis have introduced the Protect and Serve Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation aimed at making knowingly causing or attempting to cause bodily injury to a law enforcement officer a federal crime. The legislation, which is also cosponsored by Senators Tom Cotton, Joe Manchin, Kevin Cramer, and Steve Daines, seeks to address acts of violence against law enforcement officers.Senator Hoeven emphasized the importance of the Protect and Serve Act, stating, "Each and every day, our law enforcement officers put their lives on...
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Hoeven, Cotton to Biden Administration: Protect Jewish Students From Pro-Hamas, Anti-Semitic Mobs
Senator John Hoeven and a group of 25 other senators, led by Senator Tom Cotton, have called on the Biden administration to take action and protect Jewish students from pro-Hamas, anti-Semitic mobs on college campuses. In a letter addressed to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, the senators emphasized the need to restore order and ensure the safety of Jewish students amidst ongoing protests."You need to take action to restore order and protect Jewish students on our college campuses," the senators stated in their letter. They...
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Hoeven, Ricketts, Sullivan Introduce Resolutions to Overturn De Facto EV Mandates
WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven, Senator Ricketts, and Senator Sullivan have jointly introduced Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions to overturn de facto electric vehicle mandates imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)."The Biden administration’s commitment to heavy-handed, overreaching regulations leads to higher costs and less choice for American households," said Senator Hoeven. "These two rules will not only make inflation worse, but also likely push the cost of new vehicles out of reach for many families and small businesses, resulting in older,...
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Hoeven: Biden Administration Once Again Undercuts U.S. Energy Security, Imposes Higher Costs on Americans
WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, expressed his concerns regarding the recent actions taken by the Biden Administration that he believes undermine U.S. energy security and impose higher costs on Americans.In a statement released today, Hoeven criticized the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) for finalizing a rule that imposes new restrictions under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) on fossil fuel and related infrastructure projects. He highlighted that this rule contradicts a law...
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Hoeven Statement on Biden EPA MATS, Power Sector Rules Imposing Costly Regulations on Coal-Fired Electric
WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven expressed his concerns regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) final regulations on the nation's power sector, particularly the new Mercury and Air Toxic Standards (MATS) rule impacting coal-fired electric power plants.Hoeven criticized the Biden administration for reviving the MATS rule, stating, "President Biden and his administration continue to take the wrong approach to energy development in the U.S., handcuffing our producers with unworkable regulations and raising costs for consumers." He emphasized the importance of...