Press Releases

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

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