Press Releases

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded the University of North Dakota (UND) $176,250 to support exploratory and developmental medical research projects. This investment is approved by the HHS’ National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The grant funds will be used to finance allergy, immunology, and transplantation research at UND.  ### CONTINUE READING

The Order Follows Secretary Bernhardt’s Visit to Hope for a Landowner Roundtable Hosted by Senator Cramer ***Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK – Following Secretary Bernhardt’s visit to Hope in October, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is issuing a Director’s Order today to provide due process for landowners who have perpetual FWS easements pre-dating 1976 on their property. Senator Cramer has been working with... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK – U.S. Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding the death of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force General Qasem Soleimani:“General Soleimani was a terrorist, having ordered several attacks on Americans and actively planning more. This action sends a clear message that we will defend our own against such evil acts. Congratulations to the brave service members who... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** FARGO, ND – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) today met with members of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) to hear their stories. He was presented with Gold Insulin Vials to raise awareness for the rising cost of this life-saving drug by JDRF 2019 North Dakota Delegate for Children's Congress Danika Johnson and several young people with diabetes who rely on insulin.“For these young people and many others, insulin is not an option; it is a... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalizing its Exchange Program Integrity rule today:“While the Affordable Care Act required insurance providers to be honest about when money would be used to fund abortions, the Obama Administration circumvented this part of their own law. The Trump Administration enforcing a separate... CONTINUE READING

SAVE Moms and Babies Act Recognizes the Dangerousness of Chemical Abortion Drugs WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today introduced legislation to protect the lives of women by controlling the distribution of chemical abortion drugs, which have high complication rates for incomplete abortions, infections, severe bleeding, and death. The Support and Value Expectant (SAVE) Moms and Babies Act would prevent labeling changes for already-approved abortion drugs; prevent... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Tina Smith (D-MN) today applauded the inclusion in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 appropriations bill of their Affordable Insulin Approvals Now Act, a bipartisan bill to speed up approvals of lower-cost, generic insulin products in order to help reduce prices of this life-saving medication for patients.  Approximately 7.5 million Americans with diabetes rely on insulin every day to... CONTINUE READING

Legislation Includes Several of Senator Cramer’s Priorities ***Click here for video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding Congress passing appropriations bills today to fund the government:“I am glad we finally ditched short-term Continuing Resolutions and have returned to complete appropriations bills. I am not pleased with everything included in today’s deal, especially the extension of the wind production tax credit... CONTINUE READING

Senator Cramer Delivered Remarks on the Senate Floor Highlighting Traynor’s Qualifications and Urging His Colleagues to Support Him   ***Click here for video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Daniel M. Traynor to be the next U.S. District Judge for North Dakota. Before his confirmation, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) delivered remarks on the Senate floor highlighting Traynor’s qualifications and urging his colleagues to support... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today Congress passed his legislation to change the name of “Sullys Hill,” a National Game Preserve within the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation to its traditional Dakota name, “White Horse Hill.” This was Senator Cramer’s first bill to pass the Senate.“Even as a... CONTINUE READING

Banking Committee Chairman, North Dakota Leaders Applaud “Tireless Champion” Senator Cramer for His Work on the Issue ***Click here for video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – Today, as part of the appropriations package, Congress passed the longest reauthorization of the Export-Import (EXIM) Bank in the bank’s history. U.S. Senator and Senate Banking Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) championed this effort and worked to ensure its inclusion in today’s legislation.“This... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) offered his reaction on the U.S. House of Representatives impeaching President Donald J. Trump tonight and how the U.S. Senate should proceed. In his statement, Senator Cramer called out Speaker Pelosi for her poor handling of the impeachment process. Click here to download these remarks from the Senator.“This is a tragedy. Impeachment used to be an important constitutional tool used rarely, not mental therapy for distraught liberals in... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate and Environment Public Works (EPW) Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), announced today he has concluded his review of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) procurement process. Senator Cramer presented the findings of his review, which focused on the construction of physical barriers along the southern border, in a letter to President Donald J. Trump.“Over the past five months I have... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) delivered his maiden speech, a major address given on the Senate floor outlining his background and priorities for serving in the Senate.“While a maiden speech one year into a term may seem odd to some,” began Senator Cramer, “I appreciate the opportunity to reflect on the past year and to create a clear vision for the future.” In his remarks, Senator Cramer... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), the first North Dakotan to ever serve on the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), outlined the benefits to North Dakota and our national defense found in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed by Congress today.“Providing for the defense of our nation is the top priority of the federal government,” said Senator Cramer. “This NDAA meets the needs of our state’s military community, improves life for... CONTINUE READING

Three Ways to Apply Trump’s Executive Order on Regulatory Abuse By Senator Kevin Cramer Breitbart News 12.15.19 Recently, as Democrats and the media obsessed over the impeachment circus, President Donald Trump continued delivering for the American people by signing an executive order to combat bureaucratic abuse and hold federal agencies accountable. As the president said, “We are reforming the bureaucracy to make it lean, responsive, and accountable.  And we are ensuring our laws are... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved two grants totaling $1,383,787 for health services and Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The Administration for Children and Families Office of Head Start under HHS awarded the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe a grant of $1,327,653. The discretionary funds will be used to finance American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) Head Start and Early Head Start Programs for... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON –  In recognition of the Battle of the Bulge beginning 75 years ago today, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution last week introduced by U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) commemorating this anniversary. S. Con. Res 23 honors the valiant efforts of the Allied Forces in December 1944, as well as those who made the ultimate sacrifice in this last major German offensive in Western Europe during World War... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved two grants totaling $2,277,951 for health services and head start programs in Turtle Lake and New Town. The Administration for Children and Families Office of Head Start under HHS awarded the Three Affiliated Tribes a grant of $1,153,730. The discretionary funds will be used to finance American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) Head Start Programs for the Three Affiliated... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement today regarding the United States and China agreeing to a Phase One Deal and beginning Phase Two negotiations:“Congratulations to President Trump and the members of his Administration who continue to move the ball forward. It is no coincidence our two nations reached this deal on the heels of USMCA being finalized. Today’s agreement includes China making significant purchases from United States producers,... CONTINUE READING