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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, administered by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), awarded $100,000 to Renuvix LLC.The funds will be used for a project entitled, “Novel Biodegradable Biobased Polymers For Agricultural Applications.” The primary objective of the project is to demonstrate the feasibility of the biobased biodegradable polymers for the... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Banking Committee member, delivered remarks on the Senate floor today urging his colleagues to support including the entirety of the bipartisan Paycheck Protection Small Business Forgiveness Act in the Phase Four COVID-19 relief package entitled the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability, and Schools (HEALS) Act.“Our bill streamlines the forgiveness process for small businesses and eliminates the need for more bureaucracy,” said Senator... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) delivered remarks on the Senate floor today in support of the merits of the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability, and Schools (HEALS) Act, the Senate Republican proposal for a Phase Four COVID-19 relief package.“We have to make sure our economy survives and our education system remains available and accessible to our students in the classroom,” said Senator Cramer. “Jobs, kids, and health care. Students, parents, and patients. This is who... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee member, announced today the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $360,847to the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians.The funds will be used for the operation of the Turtle Mountain Tribe's  environmental programs,  giving them greater flexibility to address environmental priorities, improve environmental performance, and achieve administrative savings. CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded three grants totaling $1,056,368 for projects at North Dakota State University (NDSU).$449,820 for a project entitled, “Exploring changes in teachers' engineering design self-efficacy and practice through collaborative and culturally-relevant professional development,”$340,509 for a project entitled, “Collaborative research: Developing cancer-specific targeting near-IR photosensitizers for... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) spoke to the Commander of U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) nominee Lieutenant General Glen VanHerck about Over The Horizon Radar testing at a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) Hearing today.“Anything that enhances our domain awareness capability is going to be crucial,” said Lt. Gen. VanHerck.Senator Cramer toured Camp Grafton in Devils Lake, North Dakota, last August and received an update on the Over the Horizon Radar. The... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined a letter led by Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) to Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray, and Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf expressing concern over the Chinese social-media service TikTok.Specifically, the Senators write that TikTok could enable the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to engage in influence operations against the United States, including... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Roy Blunt (R-MO), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) in introducing bipartisan legislation to provide economic support for organizations involved in promoting and hosting tourism, travel, or other special events. The Sustaining Tourism Enterprises During the COVID–19 Pandemic (STEP) Act would modify existing Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant programs to provide direct support to the hard-hit tourism... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the F-M Ambulance Service Inc. received an award of $172,293 from the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS).The funds will be used for the F-M Ambulance Service’s FM Ambulance Rural Emergency Medical Services. CONTINUE READING

There's a clear way for Congress to improve the PPP loan program and help America's small businessesBy Senator Kevin CramerBusiness Insider7.28.20For months, small businesses across the United States have experienced tremendous anxiety and financial insecurity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses  are unsure of whether they can outlast the economic downturn, partially reopen in compliance with local health safety standards, or even be allowed to reopen at all. Likewise, their employees have... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Budget and Senate Banking committees, joined Neil Cavuto on Fox Business today to discuss the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability, and Schools (HEALS) Act and unemployment insurance. Click Here to Watch CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded five grants totaling $5,320,000 to Walhalla Airport Authority, Harvey Municipal Airport Authority, Standing Rock Tribe, the City of Williston, and the City of Minot. $166,666 to Walhalla Airport Authority for a project entitled, “Seal Apron Pavement Surface/Pavement Joints, Seal Taxiway Pavement Surface/Pavem”,$333,634 to Harvey... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Banking Committee member, issued the following statement on the introduction of the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability, and Schools (HEALS) Act today: “Senate Republicans are putting forward a reasonable proposal with several positive provisions as we head to the negotiating table with our Democratic colleagues. I am glad to see the concept of streamlined Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness for small businesses is... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Budget and Senate Banking committees, joined Charles Payne on Fox News this afternoon to discuss the outlines of the Health, Economic Assistance, and Liability protection, and Schools (HEALS) Act being introduced by Senate Republicans today. Click Here to Watch CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded 2 grants totaling $823,934 to North Dakota State University (NDSU) and North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH). $433,934 to NDSU for Cancer Treatment Research, and$390,000 to NDDoH for a project entitled, “CDC-RFA-DP20-2007 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS): Impact in.” CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded 3 grants totaling $3,082,521 to Turtle Mountain Community College (TMCC) and North Dakota State University (NDSU). TMCC received $2,582,453 for a project entitled, “ICE-TI: STEM Expansion.” NDSU received two grants. One for $166,494 for a project entitled, “Collaborative Research: Transforming Organic Chemistry Instruction through Faculty Workshops and a Community of Practice,” and one... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the North Dakota State University (NDSU) received an award of $330,219 from the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS).The funds will be used for the Echogenic Polymersomes for Triggered Contents Release project as a part of NDSU’s Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biological Chemistry Research program. CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Charles Payne on Fox Business today to discuss his legislation to streamline Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgiveness for small businesses. Click Here to Watch CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member, issued the following statement on the Senate passing the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) today:“The National Defense Authorization Act fulfills our constitutional obligation of providing for the defense of our nation. This year’s legislation supports our troops, strengthens our military assets, and bolsters North Dakota priorities like nuclear deterrence, intelligence,... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) helped introduce bipartisan legislation today “that would address the “maximum allotment” provision that is significantly limiting the amount of Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act relief funds that can be awarded to smaller states through the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program.”Please see the release from Senator Shaheen's office for more information. CONTINUE READING