Press Releases

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.***WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Co-Chair of the Senate Space Force Caucus, spoke with General David Thompson, Vice Chief of Space Operations of the U.S. Space Force, at a Senate Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee hearing this week about the framework of Space Force. “If I recall Senator Cramer you were one of the early and passionate advocates for the Space Force, so I’m sure this hearing is... 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, Budget, and Armed Services committees, joined David Asman on Fox Business this afternoon to discuss President Biden’s expected budget proposal, the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, and ongoing infrastructure negotiations between Senate Republicans and the White House. On the Biden Economy:“We're hearing about a $6 trillion budget being presented by... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee member, joined a bipartisan resolution introduced by Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) to recognize and honor the Greatest Generation, the men and women who sacrificed during World War II. The resolution urges the American people to:recognize and honor the sacrifices and accomplishments of the Greatest Generation, who contributed to the success of the United States and the... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC) member, joined SVAC Ranking Member Jerry Moran (R-KS) in introducing the Guaranteeing Healthcare Access to Personnel Who Served (GHAPS) Act, a bill to address gaps in veteran health care to ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is serving veterans in hard-to-reach places.“No matter where they live or what they do for work, our veterans are heroes who deserve the best care this nation can... CONTINUE READING

Senator Cramer Will Host Him for a Listening Session with North DakotansWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee member, announced today he will host Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan on a trip to Bismarck, North Dakota, next Thursday, June 3, for a stakeholder listening session and media availability.“It is an honor to host another senior administration official on their visit to our state. I... CONTINUE READING

Senator Cramer Secures Commitment from EPA Nominee to Hold WOTUS Listening Session in North Dakota if ConfirmedWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on voting in favor of Radhika Fox’s nomination to be Assistant Administrator for Water at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee markup today:“North Dakota is in the heart of the Prairie Pothole Region and is greatly impacted by the EPA’s Waters of... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.***WASHINGTON – At a Senate Banking Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) pressed the CEOs of six major U.S. banks about their policies regarding providing financial services to certain sectors of the energy industry. Senator Cramer began by asking Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser whether her company is focused on reducing carbon emissions or reducing the use of coal.“There’s a very important balance here between energy... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – 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 $674,521 to the University of North Dakota (UND): $479,521 for a Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training Program, and$195,000 for Rural Research to Diverse Audiences. CONTINUE READING

Historic Legislation Co-Authored by Senator Cramer Contains Several North Dakota Priorities***Click here to download audio.***WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), the Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, issued the following statement today on the EPW Committee unanimously passing the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act, the bipartisan surface transportation reauthorization bill he co-authored... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.***WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Banking Committee member, joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business this morning to preview today’s Senate Banking Committee hearing with CEOs from large banks. The senator also discussed President Biden’s agenda and his actions on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.On the Banking Hearing with Big Bank CEOs:“What I hope to do is make sure they know, as CEOs, that the only noise in... CONTINUE READING

Protecting Citizens from Cancel Culture in FinanceBy Senator Kevin Cramer and Representative Andy BarrTownhall05.26.21Cancel culture is spiraling out of control in the United States. Once treasured and protected American rights and ideals like freedom of speech, religion, capitalism, and the free marketplace of ideas are increasingly under siege. In finance, it threatens the survival of lawfully operating businesses in the United States and even the ability of Americans to exercise... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.***WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, spoke to Tom Keene and Lisa Abramowicz on Bloomberg Surveillance this morning about the current state of the Republican Party and ongoing negotiations on an infrastructure package.Click Here to Watch CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) reintroduced the Dental and Optometric Care (DOC) Access Act, a bipartisan bill to give patients and doctors more control of their health care decisions and increase access to dental and vision care.“It is past time we balance the scales and give doctors more choice in deciding the direction of care by allowing them to choose their own materials and lab services, and by increasing fairness in doctor-insurer... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Armed Services Committee member, joined Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) in introducing a resolution in recognition of burgeoning threats to freedoms of the press and expression around the world.“A free press is vital to the success of any democracy,” said Senator Cramer. “With recent crackdowns on the media in communist countries like China and North Korea, it is important we reaffirm our support for... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined fellow Senate Armed Services Committee members, Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), in introducing the Professionalizing the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Act, bipartisan legislation to improve the military’s response to sexual assault. The bill tasks the Department of Defense with evaluating options for establishing a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) military operational specialty (MOS) and... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Armed Services Committee member, joined S&P Global Platts podcast “Capitol Crude” last night to discuss his Protecting Our Well-being by Expanding Russian Sanctions (POWERS) Act, legislation he introduced last week to expand sanctions against Russia and reinstate sanctions the Biden Administration is waiving on Russian people and entities involved in the construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.“It’s the official position of... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Armed Services Committee member, joined a letter led by Senator James Lankford (R-OK) to President Joe Biden requesting a status update on his plans for continuing to detain terrorists at U.S. facilities in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.“In light of the recent decision to withdraw all U.S. forces from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021, we anticipate your team is also developing a clear path forward to... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Banking Committee member, met with Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan today to discuss discrimination in the financial sector, especially as it relates to energy producers and the firearms industry.“Success in America is achieved through innovation and individualism, not by caving to partisan political pressure and discriminating against law-abiding or constitutionally-protected businesses,” said Senator Cramer. “I am grateful Mr.... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Armed Services Committee member, joined Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) in introducing a resolution condemning hatred and violence against Jews, denouncing anti-Israel rhetoric from elected officials and the media, and reaffirming Jews deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.“In America and around the world, we are seeing Jews being attacked in the streets just because they are Jews, and some of our elected officials are fueling the... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download audio.***WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) sent a letter to Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR) yesterday urging them to convene a committee hearing to examine legislative proposals for improving transparency and competition in the meatpacking industry.“Four companies, two of which are foreign-owned, control ~85 percent of the beef processed in the United States,” said Senator... CONTINUE READING