Press Releases

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee member, issued the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalizing rules to update the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for the oil and natural gas industry:“The Obama Administration weaponized EPA rules to go after the oil and gas industry. Rescinding these unnecessary and politically-motivated regulations better align EPA rules with the Clean Air Act and will... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee member, announced today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $250,000 to the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality.These funds will go toward North Dakota’s underground storage tank program, which focuses on leak detection, prevention, and related enforcement. CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) awarded$203,217 to the North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC).The funds come through PHMSA’s State Base Grants program, which supports state pipeline safety programs by reimbursing them a portion of each state's total program expenses for a given calendar year based on their performance. According to DOT, state pipeline safety... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration awarded $2,400,000 to the city of Mohall. The funds will be used to extend and widen the Mohall Municipal Airport runway. CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) awarded the following grants totaling $931,011 to four North Dakota tribes and United Tribes Technical College:$297,394 to Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians,$232,770 to United Tribes Technical College,$218,418 to Standing Rock Sioux Tribe,$182,429 to Three Affiliated Tribes, and$150,874 to Spirit Lake Sioux Tribe.These funds come as part of a nationwide DOL investment through the Indian and... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Transit Administration awarded $15 million to the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) through the Buses and Bus Facilities Grant Program, which makes federal resources available to states and direct recipients to replace, rehabilitate, and purchase buses and related equipment and to construct bus-related facilities.According to DOT, NDDOT will receive these funds to... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) released the following statement on the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) announcing it will work with the Department of Veterans Affairs to enable members of the Guard and Reserve to concurrently use Federal Tuition Assistance and GI Bill benefits to fund their education, similar to active duty servicemembers. This achieves the goals of the Montgomery GI Bill Parity Act, introduced by Senator John Boozman (R-AR). Senator Cramer is an original... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Budget Committee member, joined Rebecca Quick on CNBC today to discuss President Trump’s executive actions and the latest on COVID-19 relief negotiations.  Click Here to Watch CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded $808,418 to the University of North Dakota (UND).  The funds are for a project entitled, “Collaborative Research: Should I Stay or Should I Go? Understanding the Retention of Latinx in Engineering Jobs.” CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) today applauded President Donald J. Trump’s executive action to provide tax, housing, and student debt relief to the American people.“President Trump is taking care of the working men and women of America, the unemployed families of America, and the American people struggling to pay their bills and keep a roof over their heads,” said Senator Cramer. “Democrats clearly want to play partisan games, stick to their liberal... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.***BISMARCK — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) announcing an annual survey today for farmers, ranchers, and private forestland owners to offer feedback about USDA’s agencies:“Secretary Sonny Perdue wants the Department of Agriculture to be a responsive, attentive part of the federal government. This is an excellent opportunity for North... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) released the following video message on Purple Heart Day: Click Here to Watch CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Banking Committee member, introduced legislation this week to allow dietary supplements to be purchased with Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA), and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA).“Nutritional supplements help lower health care costs and keep Americans healthy,” said Senator Cramer. “By modernizing the rules for savings and spending accounts, our bill would save taxpayer funds, increase... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined David Asman on Fox Business today to discuss TikTok and unemployment insurance. Click Here to Watch CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined two letters led by Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) and signed by over two dozen senators calling on the U.S. Department of Treasury to investigate Planned Parenthood’s abuse of the taxpayer-funded Paycheck Protection Program, and urging the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to expand its ongoing investigation of Planned Parenthood in the wake of new evidence of criminal activity.The letter to Treasury urges the Special Inspector General for... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), joined Senators Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Tom Cotton (R-AR), and Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) today in introducing the Campus Free Speech Restoration Act, a bill to protect the First Amendment rights of students at public universities from unconstitutional speech-codes and so-called free speech zones. It also requires private colleges and universities to honestly disclose their policies on free expression, and obligates private institutions to uphold the... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today Bismarck’s Gateway to Science received $49,712 from of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through its Inspire! Grants for Small Museums program.The museum will partner with the University of Mary’s Early Childhood Education Program to develop interpretive materials for a new Science First exhibition, which will engage young children in science inquiry and to build 21st century skills. CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) discussed nuclear modernization and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities in North Dakota with Defense Department nominees at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing today. The Senator invited the nominees to come to North Dakota to see the state’s military assets and capabilities.Senator Cramer questioned two nominees - Louis Bremer, nominee to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families Office of Head Start awarded $1,722,785 to Housing, Industry, Training, Inc. in Mandan. CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the Department of Education awarded $2,057,264 to the following five North Dakota universities:$523,776 to Minot State University,$503,470 to North Dakota State University,$400,192 to University of North Dakota,$335,110 to University of Mary,$294,716 to Lake Region State College, andThe funds are a portion of the Department of Education’s Student Support Services Program designed to help students acquire the necessary skills for... CONTINUE READING