Press Releases

WASHINGTON – During a Senate Banking Committee hearing this week, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) questioned U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Jay Clayton about the SEC’s collection and handling of large amounts of financial data, and what they are doing to keep this data secure.“I did not used to be paranoid, but I have come to the point where the ability for institutions to secure that much data – especially with such a broad application – concerns me,” said Senator... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after the Senate voted today to confirm Aurelia Skipwith as the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Director: “Congratulations to Aurelia Skipwith on her confirmation. North Dakota landowners have seen FWS infringe upon their private property rights time and time again, an issue we discussed with Secretary Bernhardt during his visit... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump signing an executive order today targeting anti-Semitism and Israeli boycotts on college campuses:“Anti-Semitism has no place in our country. Thank you to President Trump for recognizing this and working to rid our colleges of such bigotry. I hope his action spurs Congress to pass the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act, which would codify today’s actions by the... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will continue to accept applications for the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) and the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) through December 20, 2019.“The extreme weather in North Dakota has caused several challenges for our producers,” said Senator Cramer. “I thank Secretary Perdue and Under Secretary Northey for recognizing this and making it easier for the agriculture community to apply... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding the deal reached on the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA) today:“Congratulations to President Trump and his Administration for working with allies in the content and adversaries across the aisle to strike this deal. Today’s agreement is long overdue. Advancing USMCA represents a win for North Dakota and the American people, and it will help our standing as we... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding House Democrats unveiling their articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump today:“Since the day President Trump was elected, House Democrats have worked to damage him politically and undermine his standing on the world stage. That is the real abuse of power. The evidence in their articles is underwhelming at best. House Democrats ought to scrap this fantasy and get back to... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Committee, issued the following statement regarding the completion of the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2020 conference: “It took longer than it should have, but our system worked again. The House and Senate NDAA negotiators were able to reconcile the two different bills: the hyper-partisan House bill... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement today regarding Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General (IG) Michael Horowitz’s report:“This report is troubling and should concern every American. The Inspector General discovered multiple, egregious errors in the FBI’s handling of the investigation into collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia. Let’s be clear: the FBI abused its power and must be held accountable.” Click here to... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement today praising President Donald Trump’s Executive Order establishing a task force on missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives: “Native Americans face some of the highest rates of violence in our country, an issue the federal government has not historically done enough to help correct. I am glad President Trump is prioritizing efforts to address the kidnapping and killing of Native Americans. I... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – As Beijing prepares to host the 2022 Olympic Winter Games, the international community remembers the human rights abuses that occurred during China’s 2008 tenure as host. Today, U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Richard Durbin (D-IL), Josh Hawley (R-MO), Rick Scott (R-FL), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Todd Young (R-IN.) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) are urging the International Olympic Committee to... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Jon Tester (D-MT), Patty Murray (D-WA), John Hoeven (R-ND), Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) are spearheading bipartisan legislation to help rural veterans travel to and from their medical appointments more easily. The Senators introduced the Rural Veterans Travel Enhancement Act of 2019 today, which will expand successful initiatives that provide veterans living in rural areas transportation services and... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing several actions to clarify and improve New Source Review (NSR) permitting requirements. These Clean Air Act actions are part of a suite of measures EPA is taking to modernize and streamline the NSR process, without impeding the Agency’s ongoing efforts to maintain and enhance the nation’s air quality. These actions will improve regulatory certainty and remove unnecessary obstacles to projects aiming to... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) on Giving Tuesday wrote a letter to his colleagues urging them to support the “Legacy IRA Act,” his bipartisan legislation that would increase the ability of elderly middle-class Americans to give to charity without facing tax penalties.“Today is Giving Tuesday, a day that honors and encourages charitable giving. In that spirit, please join Senators Stabenow, Cornyn, Daines, and me in cosponsoring S. 1257, the Legacy IRA... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) awarded a border wall contract to Fisher Sand and Gravel, a Dickinson, North Dakota-based company.“Fisher Industries will receive almost $270 million of this nearly $400 million project, which will go toward designing and building physical barriers along about 31 miles of the southern border in Yuma, Arizona,” said Senator Cramer. “I am glad to see... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after the Senate voted today to confirm Dan Brouillette as U.S. Secretary of Energy:“Congratulations to Dan on his confirmation. I thank him for his willingness to serve, President Trump for choosing such an excellent candidate, and my colleagues in the Senate for moving expeditiously to confirm him. As a well-qualified public servant, I know Dan is ready to take on the many issues facing... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement today regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) awarding a $59 million construction contract for the Fargo-Moorhead region’s flood protection project:“It is encouraging to see this project take another step toward completion, with the funds provided by today’s announcement going toward building the Wild Rice River structure. I look forward to working with the Corps and local leaders to ensure this momentum... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality a grant of $122,000 for drinking water lead testing at local schools and child care centers.  The EPA investment will fund the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality working with the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction and the North Dakota Department of Human Services to continue voluntary lead testing in... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) participated in the grand opening of the Bismarck Surgical Associates’ new facility this evening, meeting with leaders and addressing those in attendance.  “Congratulations to Bismarck Surgical Associates on your huge success swimming upstream in an industry government is pushing toward consolidation. Thank you for not caving to the easier path, risking your own money to provide quality and... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved a grant totaling $1,026,025 for the state of North Dakota. This grant will fund a Washburn Intank Improvements project. The scope of the work includes replacing the existing raw water intake and pump house, which is unable to pump and provide water to the city water treatment plant and its customers during low flow events. This award is... CONTINUE READING

FARGO – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Rural Development (RD) awarded Tribal College Initiative Grants to two tribal colleges in North Dakota.  Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College received $144,949 to construct a One Stop Student Services Area for their campus in New Town. This project will renovate an unused portion of the main college building into new offices and student meeting areas... CONTINUE READING