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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, spoke to Phil Brasher on Agri-Pulse’s Washington Week in Review about the drought in North Dakota, the latest on bipartisan infrastructure negotiations, and the Biden Administration’s proposal to repeal a part of the tax code known as “step-up in basis” or “stepped up basis,” which would impose a capital gains tax increase on family-owned businesses, farms, and... CONTINUE READING

Senator Cramer Secures a Host of North Dakota Military Priorities in the Annual National Defense BillWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement today after he and his Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) colleagues voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) out of committee last night:"Providing for the defense of our nation is the top priority of the federal government, and the National Defense Authorization Act is... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.***WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Garrett Haake on Meet the Press Daily on MSNBC this afternoon to discuss the latest on bipartisan infrastructure negotiations, Democrats’ reckless taxing and spending bill, January 6, and COVID-19. Excepts and a full video are below. On Bipartisan Infrastructure Negotiations: “I am confident largely because I trust the people that are negotiating, both the Republicans and the Democrats.... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) reintroduced the Federal Land Asset Inventory Reform (FLAIR) Act today, a bipartisan bill to create a single database for lands owned by the federal government.“We cannot expect the federal government to properly manage our public lands if it cannot fully account for what it owns,” said Senator Cramer. “Our bipartisan... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), along with every member of the Senate Republican Conference, sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to abandon his effort to impose a capital gains tax increase on family-owned businesses, farms, and ranches by repealing a part of the tax code commonly referred to as “step-up in basis” or “stepped up basis.” The senators argue such a repeal would have a devastating effect on multi-generation operations, which could lead to job losses,... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Armed Services Committee member, issued the following statement today on the Biden Administration publishing a plan to allow the Nord Stream 2 pipeline to be completed without fear of action from the United States:“President Biden allowing Nord Stream 2 to be completed is a slap in the face for U.S. energy producers and our NATO allies who are weary of giving Putin further control over Europe’s energy supply. While the Biden... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded the following two grants totaling $3,088,250:$2,016,328 for immunization efforts, and$1,071,922 for hospital preparedness.These funds are available through cooperative agreement funds which are appropriated annually and awarded on July 1. CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in filing an amicus brief for New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, a case currently pending before the U.S. Supreme Court.“Legislators — whether in Albany or Washington, D.C. — have neither the power nor the authority to second-guess the policy judgments made by the Framers and enshrined in the Constitution,” the senators wrote. “The Second Amendment’s guarantee of the right to keep and bear arms cannot... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member, announced today the U.S. Department of the Army awarded $13,039,500 to Gast Construction Company, Inc. in Fargo to build the new Remotely Piloted Aircraft operations center for the North Dakota Air National Guard’s 119th Wing.This contract provides for construction of a 25,600 square foot concrete building with a standing seam metal roof, and the Army estimates the completion date will be October 18,... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member, joined Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) in introducing the Taiwan Partnership Act, a bipartisan bill to establish a partnership between the U.S. National Guard and Taiwanese defense forces to ensure a well-integrated defense force capable of fast deployment during a crisis.“It is crucial for the United States to work with allies like Taiwan to help bolster their security and... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member, joined a letter signed by 143 members of Congress and led by Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) to leaders of the Organization of American States member nations, the European Union, other democratic nations, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging them to support the Cuban people fighting for freedom. “As the Cuban people risk their lives for freedom, the... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the Office of National Drug Control Policy awarded $125,000 to Richland County Health Department in Wahpeton, North Dakota.The funds come through the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program and will be used to address youth substance use prevention at the local level.Learn more here. CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.***BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Budget and Senate Banking committees, spoke to Arthel Neville on Fox News today about the latest on the bipartisan infrastructure bill negotiations and Democrats’ $3.5 trillion proposed spending package. Excerpts and a link to the full video are below.On Infrastructure:“[Regarding] the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill that’s being negotiated... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) in introducing a resolution in support of the Cuban people who have been participating in protests against the current regime in Cuba.“It has been inspiring to see the people of Cuba bravely taking a stand against tyranny and oppression,” said Senator Cramer. “I support those who are seeking their God-given rights of freedom and liberty, and I urge my colleagues and the Biden Administration to do the same.”The... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in introducing legislation to impose human rights sanctions on the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and the regime’s President-elect, Ebrahim Raisi. Their bill comes amid media reports the Biden Administration is considering lifting sanctions on high-ranking Iranian officials as part of their efforts to return to the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal.“Ayatollah Khamenei and Ebrahim Raisi have used their... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.***WASHINGTON – At a Senate Banking Committee hearing yesterday, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) questioned Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell about his views on the impact deficit spending has on the economy. Their exchange comes as Senate Democrats unveiled a new $3.5 trillion package while inflation continues to rise in the United States.“You haven’t always resisted the temptation to give [Congress] advice and, by the way,... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.***WASHINGTON – At a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee confirmation hearing today, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) questioned Michael Connor, who would oversee the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) if confirmed as Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), about North Dakota’s water and energy priorities. The senator began by speaking with him about the Water Supply Rule, a previous proposal which was... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined a letter led by Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) to President Biden demanding he not revoke Title 42, a public health order issued last year allowing immigration officials to rapidly expel illegal immigrants and slow the spread of COVID-19 at the border. In light of media reports indicating the Biden administration is planning to end this authority soon, the senators highlight in their letter how ending Title 42 will further exacerbate the crisis... CONTINUE READING

Senators Cramer, Luján Write Op-Ed Outlining the Benefits of their Bill and Urging their Colleagues to Support itWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) applauded the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for passing his Revive Economic Growth and Reclaim Orphaned Wells (REGROW) Act yesterday, a bipartisan bill he introduced with Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) to plug and remediate the nation’s orphaned wells.“Congress passing the REGROW Act would mean new jobs for... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.***WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Banking and Senate Budget committees, joined Larry Kudlow on Fox Business today to discuss the $3.5 trillion reconciliation package unveiled last night by Senate Democrats and the ongoing negotiations over a bipartisan infrastructure bill. Excerpts and video of the full interview are below.On Reconciliation and Tax Increases:“While the pandemic goes away and the economy... CONTINUE READING