Press Releases

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.***BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today he has opened a new office in Williston, his fifth in-state office.“While some predict or hope for the end of the Bakken, I believe the future is bright for Williston and the region,” said Senator Cramer. “Our new office presents another opportunity for me to stay attuned to what is happening in western North Dakota and brings me closer to the people I... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today AmeriCorps awarded $467,906 to Lutheran Social Services North Dakota.The funds will be used to combat elder abuse and financial exploitation, opioid abuse/prevention, transportation services, intergenerational education, housing services and more. CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) finalizing a rule today to address the issue of bank discrimination: “Fairness matters. Discrimination is not allowed in our society and big banks should not be an exception. No matter how important their services are, they do not have the right to create de-facto bans on legal businesses... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) reacted to the impeachment of President Trump this evening, joining Shepard Smith on CNBC and Chris Berg on Point of View to discuss the violence last week, the House’s impeachment process, and the path forward in the Senate. Excerpts and links to the interviews are below.CNBC with Shepard SmithOn whether he will vote to convict President Trump: “In this country you are afforded due process, I guess unless you’re Donald Trump. I don’t default... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded $454,400 to North Dakota State University (NDSU). The funds will be used to study food processing chemicals in raw cereal grains such as barley, wheat, and rye. CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) spoke today with Congresswoman Marcia Fudge, General (retired) Lloyd Austin, and Denis McDonough, President-elect Joe Biden’s nominees to be Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) respectively.In these phone calls, Senator Cramer raised several issues of importance to North Dakotans including housing assistance, the state’s military efforts and missions, and health care access and... 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, issued the following statement on Congress passing legislation to address surprise medical billing:“Surprise medical billing is a convoluted process that leaves patients confused and financially hamstrung. Our legislation ensures providers and insurers handle payment disputes without putting patients in the middle of it. I am grateful... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) held conversations by phone today with Brenda Mallory and Michael Regan, nominees for top environmental posts in the incoming Biden Administration who reached out to Senator Cramer to discuss their nominations. Mrs. Mallory is President-elect Joe Biden’s choice for Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), and Mr. Regan is his selection for Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The confirmation process for... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.***WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee member, issued the following statement on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalizing its rule to strengthen the transparency of its significant regulatory actions and influential scientific information:“The EPA’s rule embraces accountability and transparency, ensuring verifiable scientific data is prioritized... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded the following two grants totaling $379,038 to North Dakota State University (NDSU):$191,781 for research to enhance the reliability of power grids using renewable resources, and $187,257 for research on mRNA processing and adapting to the environment. CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded the following two grants totaling $220,000 for projects at North Dakota State University:$200,000 to study the multigenerational impacts of maternal nutrition during early gestation in beef cattle; and$20,000 to support the 12th International Symposium on Selenium in Biology and Medicine. CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee member, issued the following statement today on the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) finalizing the section 45Q carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) tax credit:“Carbon capture is the future of reliable, low emissions energy, and North Dakota is a national leader in the development and use of this technology. With the administration’s long-awaited guidance... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Banking Committee member, issued the following statement on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) beginning to reopen for applications today:“Congress authorized a second round of Paycheck Protection Program loans in last month’s relief package to help our nation’s struggling small businesses who need a lifeline. This round includes commonsense fixes to the program like deductibility for expenses, simplified forgiveness, and an expansion to... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the violent events at the United States Capitol today: “The United States of America is the greatest country the world has ever known, but we did not live up to that standard today. The violence at our nation’s Capitol is disgusting. It should never have happened, and we all need to make sure it never happens again. What we saw today does not reflect the feelings or actions of the patriotic Americans I know and... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.***WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and John Hoeven (R-ND) in introducing a bill to establish a Bipartisan Advisory Committee charged with examining the integrity of the 2020 November election and making recommendations to state legislatures for improving the security, integrity, and administration of federal elections.“The American people deserve sufficient answers for the questions... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.***WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) spoke to Dagen McDowell on Fox Business this morning about the Georgia Senate elections and the counting of the Electoral College votes in Congress today.Click Here to Watch CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.***WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) spoke to Hallie Jackson on MSNBC this morning regarding his decision to not object to the Electoral College votes when they are counted by Congress tomorrow. Senator Cramer announced his decision yesterday.Click Here to Watch CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement today regarding members of Congress objecting to the Electoral College votes when they are counted on January 6: “Some of my colleagues recently announced they will object to the Electoral College results on January 6 when the votes are counted during a Joint Session of Congress. This is not unprecedented. Democratic members made objections in 2016 and both times President George W. Bush won. With President Trump, they... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Committee, issued the following statement on the Fargo VA being selected for priority construction by the Fisher House Foundation: “A Fisher House in Fargo means the dedicated caretakers and loved ones of North Dakota’s veterans can receive free housing when these veterans are receiving care at the Fargo VA Medical Center, making it easier for those who live further away to have a loved one by... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.***WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) spoke to Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin on CNBC’s Squawk Box this morning about Georgia and the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in North Dakota and across the country.Click Here to Watch CONTINUE READING