Press Releases

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded four grants to North Dakota as a part of their first allocation of COVID-19 funding. The following recipients have secured a combined $4,990,647 in COVID Recovery Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG):   North Dakota Nonentitlement – $2,345,392.00  CDBG20-COVID Recovery;   $1,673,841.00   ESG20-COVID Recovery Fargo... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined a bipartisan, bicameral letter to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue requesting that he provide immediate assistance to cattle producers by using the resources provided in the recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stabilization (CARES) Act, including the replenishment of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) and additional emergency funding. Doing so would help facilitate the stabilization of farm and ranch income for producers who... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Hoeven (R-ND) and Congressman Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) today issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump approved Governor Doug Burgum’s request for a major presidential disaster declaration in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic:  “We appreciate President Trump’s leadership and quick approval of Governor Burgum’s request. The major presidential disaster declaration will make... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Hoeven (R-ND) and Representative Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) wrote a letter to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chair Jelena McWilliams, Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting, and National Credit Union Chair Rodney Hood today. In the letter, the congressional delegation urged the federal banking agencies to make sure community financial institutions have the ability to work... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** 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) and the Department of Transportation releasing the final Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule: “The Trump Administration’s SAFE Vehicles Rule proves we can make vehicles safer and more environmentally friendly without the burdensome regulations the Obama... 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 awarded a grant totaling $210,000 to the South Central Dakota Regional Council in Jamestown to establish an economic development planning framework, process, and strategy that supports private capital investment and job creation in the region. This EDA planning investment supports the development and implementation of a comprehensive economic... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) spoke with members of North Dakota’s agricultural community today about the assistance for agriculture found in the Phase Three Coronavirus (COVID-19) relief package and about ongoing efforts to assist agriculture during the pandemic. “COVID-19 knows no vocational bias. It threatens every sector of our economy, including our agricultural producers, who already have to overcome recent extreme weather and natural disasters,” said Senator... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Hoeven (R-ND) and Representative Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) issued the following statement in support of Governor Doug Burgum requesting a major presidential disaster declaration to unlock federal assistance for North Dakota’s response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: “We support Governor Burgum’s request and urge President Trump to approve it quickly. A major presidential disaster declaration would allow the state to receive... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Senate Veterans Affairs committees, issued the following statement on National Vietnam War Veterans Day: “Today we remember those who served in the Vietnam War and honor their heroism, patriotism, and bravery. I urge everyone to set aside time to thank these veterans for their service and all who risk their lives to protect our nation. The world is a safer place because of them.” In March of 2017, President... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the House of Representatives passing the Phase Three Coronavirus (COVID-19) relief package and President Donald Trump signing it into law: “North Dakota reported its first death related to COVID-19 today. My family will be praying for the loved ones this man left behind and for all the sick and affected in our state and across the country. This North Dakotan acquired the virus as a result of community spread, a... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, introduced legislation this week to remove United States Armed Forces from Saudi Arabia. “Saudi Arabia has shown indifference, if not malintent, for American energy producers during its feud with Russia. These are not the actions of a supposed ally or friend, and they will not be tolerated,” said Senator Cramer. “U.S. troops are deployed to other countries to serve our... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded $2,500,000 to the Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College (NHSC) to support their Full-Circle Engineering Center of Excellence. The Full-Circle Engineering Center of Excellence serves the engineering needs of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara (MHA) Nation.  This investment is approved through the NSF Division of Human Resource Development and the Directorate for Education and Human Resources. Nueta... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded two grants totaling $2,135,227 to the Coal Country Community Health Center and the North Dakota Department of Insurance.   Coal Country Community Health Center received $1,894,175 through the Health Resources and Services Administration office under HHS. They provide health care services in rural North Dakota and have four practicing clinics serving the communities of... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after the Senate passed its Coronavirus (COVID-19) Phase Three relief package: “The Phase Three package injects immediate help directly where it’s needed most. Our bipartisan plan bolsters the economy, protects American workers and families, assists small businesses, and increases funding for health care facilities and life-saving medical equipment as we work toward a cure for this... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on Senate Democrats agreeing to a Phase Three COVID-19 relief package: “Better late than never. Democrats waited until Wednesday to accept a deal closely resembling what we had Sunday while playing politics and delaying help for the American people. I am reviewing the agreement and will provide details as they become available. While no major deal is ever perfect, the American people need relief immediately.” CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), along with Tina Smith (D-MN), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Steve Daines (R-MT), Doug Jones (D-AL), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Jon Tester (D-MT), John Barrasso (R-WY), Pat Roberts (R-KS), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Todd Young (R-IN), and Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced the Keeping Critical Connections Act to help small broadband providers ensure rural broadband connectivity for students and their families during... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) delivered the following remarks on the floor of the United States Senate today: “‘This is a tremendous opportunity to restructure things to fit our vision.’ “’Opportunity to fit our version.’ That’s a quote, not from some communist activist leader somewhere in the United States, not from some third world general. That’s from the third-ranking Democrat in the United States House of Representatives. “Let that sink in for a minute. Read it again.... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on Senate Democrats once again voting against debating the bipartisan Phase Three Coronavirus (COVID—19) relief package today: “Senator Schumer and his Democrat colleagues were given a second chance to begin considering the package we put together in a bipartisan fashion. Yet again, they all decided to prioritize Speaker Pelosi’s partisan wish list above the lives and wellbeing of the American people. These actions are... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on Senate Democrats voting against proceeding to debate on the Phase Three Coronavirus (COVID—19) relief package tonight: “How pathetic. Tonight’s vote was not even on passing a bipartisan plan, it was merely to begin debating it. The American people are hurting, the clock is ticking, but Senate Democrats would rather cave to Speaker Pelosi’s eleventh-hour demands. My colleagues on the other side of the aisle should... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced temporary changes made for North Dakota and Standing Rock citizens by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Service (FNCS) to the Special Supplemental Nutrition for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “Thanks to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue quickly implementing requirements in the Phase Two legislation we passed, women and children relying on this... CONTINUE READING