Press Releases

***Click here for photos.*** SIMI VALLEY, CA – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined the second annual Reagan National Economic Forum (RNEF) for a panel discussion on economic diplomacy. Focused on economic, fiscal, and monetary policy, the RNEF complements the long-running Reagan National Defense Forum, which convenes leaders in government and defense to address national security challenges. Federal officials, elected leaders, and top voices in economics, business, and public policy gathered... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $4,226,747 for the following programs and initiatives across North Dakota: $1,924,581 to Spectra Health in Devils Lake through the Health Center Program to support comprehensive primary and preventive care. $1,801,915 to Northland Community Health Center in Turtle Lake through the Health Center Program to support comprehensive primary and preventive care. $300,000 to Coal Country Community Health... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for media resources.*** GRAND FORKS, N.D. – North Dakota’s emerging role in strengthening America’s domestic rare earth supply chain and supporting national defense efforts is center stage during a two-day visit this week to Grand Forks and Minot by U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Michael Duffey, Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment. Duffey serves as the Pentagon’s top official overseeing acquisition, logistics and materiel readiness, the defense industrial... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK, N.D. – States struggling to recruit physicians for rural communities could soon get new tools under bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) aimed at modernizing the Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program. International medical graduates typically utilize a J-1 visa to complete their medical residency and training in the United States. But due to a visa requirement, individuals are required to return to their... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration awarded $6,628,591 to airports across North Dakota through the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program. The funding will be distributed as follows: $1,107,162 to the Jamestown Regional Airport to reseal 2,285 feet of existing Taxiway A/A1 and 1,450 feet of existing Taxiway A-Ext pavement, reseal 3,712 feet of existing Taxiway D and 635 feet of existing Taxiway D-1 pavement, reseal 3,716 feet of... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a total of $36,856,000 to the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality for two drinking water programs. The funding will be distributed as follows: $27.4 million through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. This funding will allow communities to identify and replace lead pipes, enhancing the safe delivery of water to homes. $9.4 million through the Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. –  U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) shined a light on the country’s defense modernization efforts, space-based capabilities, and plans for replacing an icon of the Cold War when Department of the Air Force leaders appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) to outline the department’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request and strategic priorities. Lawmakers heard testimony from Secretary of the Air Force Troy... CONTINUE READING

Secretary Collins Commits to Visiting Fargo ***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins testified before the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC) and outlined the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget request and plans to improve care and services for veterans nationwide. In his testimony, Secretary Collins said the VA’s FY27 budget request totals more than $480 billion in resources,... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download audio.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. – After nearly a decade of objections and obstructions, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) issued its Record of Decision (ROD) for the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) Lake Oahe Crossing, completing the court-ordered environmental review process. This ROD authorizes an easement for the pipeline’s continued operation. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Transportation and... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Americans are more interested than ever in living healthy, fulfilling lives, and are increasingly turning to dietary supplements for proactive health management. Supplements play an important role in Making America Healthy Again by helping to fill nutritional gaps, prevent deficiencies, and support overall health. Yet despite their widespread use and growing role in preventative care, federal law generally prevents Americans from freely using their own Health Savings Accounts... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hundreds of energy industry executives gathered in Miami this week for the 23rd Annual Energy Infrastructure CEO & Investor Conference. For three days, these industry leaders participated in discussions and panels on energy infrastructure. Prior to the start of the conference, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, joined the New York Stock Exchange’s Ashley Mastronardi for an... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $442,393 to North Dakota State University through the National Institute on Aging to support research into age-related cognitive decline and vascular impairment. The grant will fund an NDSU project examining the role of stem cell-derived exosomes, MrgD, and vascular cognitive impairment in aging as researchers work to better understand conditions impacting older adults and explore potential treatment... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced an $846,128.55 investment to support repairs and debris removal efforts across North Dakota following severe storms, tornadoes, and straight-line winds which struck the state June 20 to 21, 2025. The funding will support the following projects and recovery initiatives across the state: $331,809.26 to Kidder County to fund the replacement or repair of embankment, signage, surfaces, and other damages. $244,405.18 to the... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – After months of negotiations, the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee passed the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (Clarity Act) today. This legislation establishes regulatory parameters for digital assets, eliminating the unclear framework which has long plagued the industry. The bill heads to the Senate floor for consideration. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Banking Committee, celebrated the markup. “Today’s successful bipartisan markup of... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As seniors and retirees across America consider estate planning for retirement, they have more options than ever before. In 2022, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) successfully led an effort to include the Legacy IRA Act as part of the SECURE 2.0 Act, allowing seniors to make qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) from their individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and deduct up to $100,000 in QCDs from their gross income each year. However, other types of retirement accounts... CONTINUE READING

Cramer Emphasizes Importance of ISR, Counter-UAS Capabilities WASHINGTON, D.C. – The future of U.S. airpower was on full display at today’s Senate Armed Services (SASC) Airland Subcommittee hearing, where Chairman U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) led a review of Air Force modernization priorities tied to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Defense Authorization Request and Future Years Defense Program. Lawmakers examined how the Air Force is racing to sharpen its technological edge and strengthen... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for media resources.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) sat down with Grand Forks County Administrator Tom Ford for his keynote address to the Association of Defense Communities (ADC), highlighting how policy changes, modernization and oversight are improving our military capabilities and the communities around them. In the detailed discussion, Cramer talked about how Congress, the U.S. military, educational institutions, and defense industry partners are... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. — Abundant oil and gas reserves, paired with first industry-leading fracking technology and affordable, reliable electricity, has put North Dakota at the forefront of U.S. energy dominance. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is capitalizing on this advantage by investing $36 million to support the University of North Dakota’s Energy & Environmental Research Center’s (EERC) work improving enhanced oil recovery technologies in the Bakken formation. “North Dakota is a model for... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for media resources.*** WILLISTON, N.D. – For nearly 15 years, Williston has stood at the forefront of North Dakota’s energy expansion, driving significant growth and development across the state’s northwest region. Alongside the surge in oil production has come rapid population growth. While Williston’s population is currently just over 30,000, it is expected to keep rising in the coming years, underscoring the increasing demand for essential services throughout the region,... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download audio.*** BISMARCK, N.D. – Breaking News: U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota announced Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB) has been named by the U.S. Department of War (DOW) as one of four sites nationwide for a new pilot program testing advanced Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) technologies designed to detect, disable, and destroy hostile drones. The program was authorized in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which Cramer helped... CONTINUE READING