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BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced an award of $200,000 to the Rural Electric and Telecommunications Development Center, which operates under the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives and the Broadband Association of North Dakota. This investment allows the center to offer services to businesses and cooperatives such as technical assistance, financing, education, consultation, enhancing economic development and providing a... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) received a $20,000,000 award through the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant program. This funding will help NDDOT enhance the US 52 route by adding railroad bypass lanes, improving safety, and increasing the efficiency of passenger and freight transportation across the state. Specifically, this project will rehabilitate approximately 45 miles of existing asphalt pavement from west... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for media resources.*** VALLEY CITY, N.D. – The North Dakota National Guard (NDNG) held a ceremony today to send off members of the 142nd Engineer Battalion being deployed to Fort Bliss, Texas, in support of Joint Task Force North. The joint service command is tasked with supporting federal law enforcement agencies in the “identification and interdiction of suspected criminal activities conducted within and along the approaches to the continental United States.” U.S. Senator Kevin... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download media resources.*** GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Following today’s fireside chat at the 18th annual Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Summit and Expo, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and defense entrepreneur and founder of Anduril Industries, Palmer Luckey, participated in a townhall with students at the University of North Dakota (UND). The discussion focused on the topic of how small, nimble defense companies like Anduril are “rebooting the arsenal of democracy.”  “As a member of... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download media resources. *** GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The 18th annual Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Summit and Expo takes place this week in Grand Forks, with hundreds of UAS industry leaders and policymakers from across the country gathering in North Dakota.  U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), attended this year’s summit with entrepreneur Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril Industries, a global defense technology company with the... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – 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. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, led a bipartisan Congressional Review Act joint resolution of disapproval to... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – Over the weekend, several large wildfires in western North Dakota damaged property and communities, resulting in a death and an individual with serious injuries. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum declared a statewide fire emergency on Oct. 3 to implement the necessary response and recovery actions. “Kris and I are praying for the families and communities affected by this devastating wildfire situation in western North Dakota,” said U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND). “I’m grateful... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – A year ago today, Iran-backed Hamas terrorists launched a heinous attack on Israel, killing approximately 1,200 individuals and taking 251 hostages, in addition to launching thousands of rockets toward Israel. One year later, 97 hostages still remain unaccounted for, including seven Americans.  U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) and every Republican Senator in introducing a resolution to condemn the brutal assault that occurred on October 7,... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – Two critical pieces of legislation in the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease were signed into law this week. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) cosponsored both pieces of legislation, the National Alzheimer's Project (NAPA) Reauthorization Act and the Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act. These bills are meaningful advancements in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act requires the National Institutes of Health... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – As concerns grow over non-citizens registering to vote and voting in federal elections, reports in Virginia and Texas claim thousands of non-citizens were found on voter rolls. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) in a bicameral letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, asking for stricter enforcement of federal laws prohibiting non-citizens from registering to vote or voting in federal elections. The letter reiterates a previous request for... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download audio.*** BISMARCK, N.D. – Under existing law, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may only provide burial markers or headstones for spouses and dependent children who died after Nov. 11, 1998, and before Oct. 1, 2025. U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Fetterman (D-PA) introduced the Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act to eliminate this restriction and permanently authorize the VA to provide memorial headstones or markers for veterans, their spouses, and... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced an investment of $9,685,000 for the following infrastructure projects across North Dakota: $4,446,000 loan to Cavalier Rural Electrical Cooperative to support a project to build and improve 37 miles of line connecting 85 consumers.   $1,885,000 loan and $1,202,000 grant to the City of New Salem to replace and upsize the aged cast-iron main and sanitary sewer pipe.  $780,000 loan and $620,000 grant to the City... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download audio.*** BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) awarded a $19,129,000 contract to HCPA-GARCO for the construction of an Emergency Power Plant-Fuel Storage facility at Cavalier Space Force Station. The work is expected to be completed by December 9, 2026, and will be performed in Cavalier. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District is the contracting activity. Located in eastern North Dakota, Cavalier Space Force Station is home to the 10th Space... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. — Iran launched a ballistic missile attack against Israel today. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement regarding the attack:  “As we consider an appropriate response to the attacks on Israel, we must remember the complete destruction of Israel and the United States is the goal of Iran’s leaders and proxies,” said Cramer. “As our strongest ally in the Middle East and perhaps in the world, there can never be... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – The National Park Service (NPS) announced the North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation (NDDPR) received an award of $1,262,300 through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) supporting the construction of additional campsites at Sully Creek State Park, located near Medora. The funding will allow the NDDPR to renovate and reconfigure the road network at Sully Creek State Park to increase the number of campsites, including the installation of 50-amp utilities and... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – In early September, the U.S. Department of State received notice from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of Civil Affairs stating as of August 28, China is no longer carrying out foreign adoption work. All pending and future adoptions, except those among blood relatives, have been halted. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined his co-chairs of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and U.S. Representatives Robert Aderholt (R-AL),... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced an award of $3.9 million to the Northern Plains Heritage Foundation in Bismarck. This funding will support infrastructure improvements to develop Bismarck Riverfront Park and Festival Grounds, attracting tourism and strengthening the local economy. This $3.9 million award will be matched with $1.1 million in local funds. According to grantee estimates, the funding is expected to create 211 jobs... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) announced it awarded a $61,492,477 contract to Korte Construction Company for the construction and renovation of a building for use as an Aircraft Maintenance Facility to accommodate the Disaster Resiliency Program mission. The work is expected to be completed on October 8, 2026, and will be performed at Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB). “While it may have seemed unlikely in 2010, operations at Grand Forks Air Force Base continue to grow,... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $970,634 to support substance abuse programs in three North Dakota tribal nations. The award will be distributed to the following tribes: $425,000 to the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians $295,634 to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe $250,000 to the Spirit Lake Tribe CONTINUE READING

Grading is based on support of legislation defending Second Amendment rights, advocating for lawful commerce of firearms and ammunition BISMARCK, N.D. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) released its 2024 Congressional Report Card, a comprehensive report analyzing the support of each lawmaker during the 118th Congress. The report card is based on elected officials’ advocacy for legislation of critical importance to the firearm industry and Second Amendment liberties. U.S. Senator... CONTINUE READING