Press Releases

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Banking Committee member, issued the following statement on President Donald J. Trump signing the Hong Kong Autonomy Act into law today: “By signing our Hong Kong Autonomy Act, President Trump is affirming our country’s support for the people of Hong Kong. The United States stands with them in their fight against communist oppression.”Senator Cramer cosponsored this legislation and worked with the Administration to improve the bill before it... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the U.S. Department of Commerce approved a supplemental financial assistance award of $299,921 to the University of North Dakota (UND).This investment, authorized under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will be used to fund a COVID-19 Recovery and Resiliency Project. CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Neil Cavuto on Fox Business today to discuss China. Click Here to Watch CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded $200,000 to North Dakota State University (NDSU) through the NSF Division of Environmental Biology.This investment will be used to finance NDSU’s collaborative research project entitled “Spillover of coffee diseases into forest ecosystems and consequences for forest plant communities,” through NSF’s Population and Community Ecology program.Click here to read more. CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined a virtual town hall with the North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU) Board of Governors today to discuss solutions to problems facing livestock producers.“North Dakota’s ranchers and producers understand the importance of food security and its connection to national security,” said Senator Cramer. “I appreciate the North Dakota Farmers Union for hosting today’s event and the members for offering their insights and expertise.”Senator Cramer fielded... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Banking Committee member, spoke to small business owners and members of North Dakota’s financial industry today about his bipartisan “Paycheck Protection Small Business Forgiveness Act” legislation and the possibility of a future COVID-19 relief package. “North Dakota’s lenders excelled at getting Paycheck Protection Program funds out the door and into the hands of those who needed it most. Now we are looking at what additional steps we... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Armed Services Committee member, issued the following statement today on the 65th anniversary of the groundbreaking of the Minot Air Force Base:“To the men and women of the Minot Air Force Base, and the supportive community surrounding it, you make America great. For 65 years, you and all who came before you have faithfully served our country and lived up to your motto, ‘Only The Best Come North.’ Every day you go to work carrying the weight... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) selected United Airlines, Inc. to provide Essential Air Service (EAS) at Dickinson, North Dakota for the next two years from October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2022.United Airlines is required to provide the community of Dickinson with air service of 12 nonstop round trips per week to Denver International Airport using a 50-seat aircraft. Find details about today’s announcement here. CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK — Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and Representative Kelly Armstrong issued the following statement today on President Donald J. Trump approving Governor Doug Burgum’s request for a major disaster declaration for spring flooding in North Dakota:“We appreciate the Trump Administration fulfilling Governor Burgum’s request for a major disaster declaration. Spring flooding is one of many obstacles North Dakotans are facing beyond their control, but we know they can successfully... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $1,065,742 to the University of North Dakota (UND).These funds were awarded through the HHS Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and will be used to finance UND’s Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility program. CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded a total of $436,520 to Standing Rock Public Transit.These funds were appropriated under Section 5307 (Urbanized Area Formula funds) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a bill crafted in the Senate which Senator Cramer helped pass. Standing Rock Public Transit will operate three demand response transit... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the Democratic party’s unity task force - created by Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders and co-chaired by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - unveiling its climate plan:“The Democratic party’s unity task force is sending a not-so-subtle message that Joe Biden will let far-left environmental extremists control U.S. energy policy if he becomes president. The plan they unveiled is a sloppy regurgitation of the Green New... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Senate Banking Committee members, last week introduced bipartisan legislation to establish a workplace safety tax credit to help small businesses and nonprofits implement COVID-19 prevention measures.“As small businesses seek to reopen safely, we should help them cover the costs of complying with recommendations designed to keep workers safe and on the job,” said Senator Cramer. “A targeted workplace tax credit helps small... 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 (NIFA) awarded $195,000 to North Dakota State University (NDSU) to fund the project entitled “A novel housing system to decrease injury and distress during transport in swine.” This investment was made through NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), which is a competitive grant program that provides research,... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a 2018 Farm Bill Conference Committee member, issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) making a $27.1 million purchase for a foot-and-mouth disease vaccine for the National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank (NAVVCB) today: “We put an emphasis on livestock safety and disease prevention when we crafted the 2018 Farm Bill. I am grateful to see Secretary Sonny Perdue and Under Secretary Greg Ibach making... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the Corporation for National Community Service (CNCS) awarded Sitting Bull College in Fort Yates $114,027 as a result of the FY2020 AmeriCorps State and National Grant Competition. CNCS is the federal agency responsible for AmeriCorps and other national service programs. Sitting Bull College will use these funds to provide GED preparation, tutoring, and testing services. Click here to learn more. CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Wireline Competition Bureau awarded $124,053 to CHI St. Alexius Health in Dickinson through the COVID-19 Telehealth Program. These funds come as part of a $10.7 million investment into 25 institutions across America to provide telehealth services during the coronavirus pandemic.CHI St. Alexius Health will use the awarded funds for telemedicine carts, tablets, and remote monitoring devices.... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) awarded $94,125 to the Cass County Sheriff’s Department to finance the Cass County Officer Safety and Wellness Project.These funds come as part of a $2.2 million investment across America through the COPS Community Policing Development (CPD) Microgrants Program. The funds provided through this program are used to develop the capacity of local,... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Senate Banking Committee members, today introduced the “Payment Choice Act,” a bipartisan bill to provide customers the freedom to choose how to pay for goods or services by prohibiting businesses from refusing to accept cash, posting signs that cash is not accepted, or charging a higher price for using cash.“Businesses who prohibit cash payments discriminate against the millions of Americans who do not have bank accounts... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia today ordering the Dakota Access Pipeline to shut down by August 5:“Shutting down the Dakota Access Pipeline would have devastating consequences to North Dakota and to America’s energy security. This terrible ruling should be promptly appealed.” CONTINUE READING