Press Releases

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $91,064,579 to 841 providers and health systems in North Dakota for the first tranche of Coronavirus (COVID—19) relief funding apportioned through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.   The funds come as part of a $100 billion nation-wide federal funding allocation to respond to COVID-19, with the first $30 billion delivered... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Education (ED) awarded a combined $11,226,221 to eighteen colleges and universities in North Dakota for ED’s first wave of Coronavirus (COVID—19) recovery funding. Below is the listing of federal funding apportioned through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act:   North Dakota State University - $3,864,163 University of North Dakota - $2,745,776 University of Mary - $768,094 Minot... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Rob Port’s “Plain Talk Podcast” to discuss the latest on the oil dispute, China’s role in the COVID—19 outbreak, and Congressional relief efforts. Click Here to Listen CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) released the following video ahead of Good Friday and the weekend of Holy Week. Click Here to Watch CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on reports of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) agreeing to an outline of a deal to cut oil production: “These reports are encouraging and a step in the right direction. No matter what, the mess Saudi Arabia and Russia made may take years to clean up. I look forward to reviewing more details as they come out and seeing if these actions are enough to provide market stability and will... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for video. Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on Senate Democrats blocking additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program today: “Here we go again. Lest they let the country forget about their disgraceful acts just weeks ago, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats are once again holding help hostage and exploiting the COVID—19 pandemic to advance House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s extreme,... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue announcing USDA’s Packers and Stockyards Division will extend its oversight to determine the causes of divergence between box and live beef prices: “Thank you Secretary Perdue for taking action. The obvious price disparity is harmful not only to the consumer, but also to our hardworking, honest cattlemen who want a fair market. I hope the investigation is... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded $535,959 to Turtle Mountain Community College. The grant will be used to finance the Turtle Mountain STEM Infusion Project.   The National Science Foundation (NSF) supports research, innovation, and discovery that provides the foundation for economic growth in this country. CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined “Squawk Box” on CNBC this morning to discuss CARES Act funding, the highway bill, federal spending, and the oil price war. Click Here to Watch CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Banking and Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) committee led a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell urging them to keep the financial assistance authorized by the CARES Act industry neutral and free of bias. “We urge you to ensure that the financial relief offered under the CARES Act is fully available to companies throughout the... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded a combined $2,943,740 to four health centers in North Dakota for Coronavirus (COVID—19) response and recovery. Below is the list of federal funding apportioned through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act:   Family Healthcare Center in Fargo - $960,350 Coal Country Community Health Center in Beulah - $695,270 Northland Health Partners Community... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) spoke with Alberta, Canada’s Premier Jason Kenney today. “Just like the United States, Canada understands how detrimental this price war is to the oil and gas industry and its millions of good paying jobs. I reiterated to Premier Kenney the same point I made at the White House last Friday: we must keep all options on the table, including tariffs,” said Senator Cramer. “Saudi Arabia pretends to be an ally, using our military resources to protect its... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined “Making Money with Charles Payne” on Fox Business to discuss the oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia. Click Here to Watch CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Fox and Friends Weekend to discuss North Dakota’s response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and Friday’s meeting at the White House with Senator Cramer, President Trump, and energy leaders. Click Here to Watch CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a combined $6,219,215 to four tribes in North Dakota for Coronavirus (COVID—19) recovery. Below is the listing of federal funding apportioned through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act:   Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians in Belcourt -  $2,288,228 Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in Fort Yates - $1,739,703 Three Affiliated Tribes of Fort... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined CNBC’s Brian Sullivan to discuss the oil dispute between Saudi Arabia and Russia as he returns to Washington, D.C. for tomorrow’s White House meeting with energy leaders. Click Here to Watch 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 $32,648,856 to the state of North Dakota for Coronavirus (COVID—19) response and relief efforts. Below is the listing of federal funding apportioned through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act:   Rural Area Apportionments (Sections 5311 and 5340) -  $17,996,449 Urbanized Area Apportionments (Section 5307)... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) led a group of senators today in urging U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Robert Lighthizer to address Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) in any trade deal signed with the European Union. “American agriculture producers face non-science based trade barriers when exporting their crops to the EU,” the senators wrote. “European MRLs should be harmonized to the maximum extent possible with accepted science that ensures farmers access to needed... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Energy making the Strategic Petroleum Reserve storage capability available to struggling American oil producers: “Thank you to Secretary Brouillette for taking a commonsense step to assist American energy producers who are hurt by the COVID—19 pandemic and the oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia. This move could help provide them with quick relief. Now is the time for nations with... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) released the following statements on President Trump’s news that Saudi Arabia has agreed to work with OPEC to stabilize the energy market by decreasing oil production. Both Senators have led the effort to get Saudi Arabia to cut production and both received calls from the Saudi Arabia Ambassador to the United States Reema bint Bandar Al Saud announcing the news. “President Trump’s announcement... CONTINUE READING