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BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved a grant under the HHS Administration for Children and Families Office of Head Start of $1,153,410 to the TGU School District. Head Start and Early Head Start programs promote school readiness of children from low-income families, from birth to age five, by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development. Head Start programs provide a learning environment which... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for video.*** FARGO – U.S. Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) delivered the keynote address for the “America’s Global Leadership” event hosted by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) at the Fargo Air Museum today. In his remarks, Senator Cramer stressed the impact local leaders can have on the world stage.“While we recognize leading globally matters locally, the global impact of our local leaders is just as important. Being... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator and Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined EPW Chairman John Barrasso (R-WY) this week to introduce the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2019. This bill provides practical reforms to the nation’s nuclear waste management policy, ensuring the federal government fulfills its legal obligation to dispose of spent nuclear fuel and high-level waste.“Nuclear is an excellent source of... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement today regarding Congress voting to repeal the $7.6 billion rescission in federal-aid for the Highway Program scheduled for July 1, 2020:“I appreciate Congress preserving these investments as we work to pass legislation for improving our nation’s infrastructure. Without today’s repeal, this rescission would harm states, slow the economy, and cost us American... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator and Senate Budget Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement today after Congress again failed to advance the appropriations process and instead passed another short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government through December 20, 2019:“Senate Democrats continue to block a normal appropriations process from advancing. At a certain point, we have to quit kicking the can down the road. Another CR is the very least we... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded the Family Healthcare Center in Fargo a grant of $1,116,636. The discretionary funds are approved under the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Grant Service Office within HHS. The Family Healthcare Center works to provide family-oriented and patient-centered health care to the residents of Fargo and surrounding communities. This... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) today announced mobile office hours for Steele and Napoleon on Monday, December 2.“While it’s not always easy or possible for people to get to my state offices, mobile office hours bring our services closer to constituents,” said Senator Cramer. “Having members of my staff in Steele and Napoleon gives North Dakotans more time to explore solutions to the problems they face with people who are in a position to help.” Individuals from the Steele and... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) with Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) helped introduce the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 (VAWA) today.“This is an important issue to me and my family, and I am dedicated to promoting policies ensuring a safeguard for victims of domestic abuse,” said Senator Cramer. “This version of the Violence Against Women Act provides funding for programs aimed at preventing domestic violence and supporting victims,... CONTINUE READING

By Senator Kevin Cramer Washington Times 11.19.19 Every day, members of Congress seem to be increasingly consumed with the Washington Beltway’s latest gossip or manufactured controversy. While these often consume media coverage or become the talk of the town, these issues are not why the American people sent us to Washington. They did so to work on their behalf and make progress. One of those issues is improving our nation’s infrastructure. I believe, even in these divided times,... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Rural Development (RD) awarded grants totaling $604,841 for two distance learning and telemedicine projects in North Dakota.  The Southeast Region Career and Technology Center in Richland County received $390,475 to upgrade and replace distance learning equipment. Bismarck State College received $214,366 to expand their nursing distance education program in central... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Banking Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) today helped advance the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 out of the Banking Committee and onto the Senate floor.“If the unthinkable were to occur, America must be ready and able to immediately act,” Senator Cramer said. “Our legislation ensures – in the event of an emergency – we can protect jobs and provide businesses with the necessary resources, all... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announcing last night it will initiate an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process with pipeline companies, shippers, and their representatives to explore actions FERC and industry can take to alleviate propane pipeline constraints in the Midwest:“It is encouraging to see the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission heed our... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding the Senate unanimously passing an amended Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act:“Standing up for freedom across the globe is as important as ever. The people of Hong Kong deserve to know we understand their desires and support them in their efforts. I am glad to see the Senate – even in this time of hyper-partisanship – unite in support for the cause of... 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) questioned Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt today about states weaponizing Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. “This is a critical issue for landlocked states like North Dakota. We are the second largest oil producer in the nation and a leader in agriculture production,” said Senator... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – Officials from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) briefed U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) today regarding a study about Bakken crude oil completed by DOE’s Sandia National Lab for DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). The study came following a law passed earlier this year by Washington state, which represented a de-facto ban on Bakken crude oil. The Congressional delegation urged DOT... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement today regarding propane shortages throughout the Midwest:“I would like to echo the concerns expressed by my colleagues and Executive officials about the propane shortages our agriculture community in the Midwest is facing. I am monitoring this situation as I work with fellow members of Congress and the respective federal agencies to ensure our producers receive the resources they need.” ### CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, led 17 of her colleagues from agriculture states in signing a bipartisan letter calling on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler to provide clarity on the regulatory treatment of biogenic carbon emissions produced from feedstocks such as corn and soybeans. This clarity will remove an obstacle to investment in rural America.“Rural communities in our states see the economic and... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted to advance Kate MacGregor’s nomination to be U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Deputy Secretary through committee and onto the Senate floor:“I am glad to see the Energy and Natural Resources Committee advance this important nomination, and I urge the full Senate to act quickly. Kate is a good friend, and I have enjoyed working with her over... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted to advance Dan Brouillette’s nomination out of committee and onto the Senate floor:“Congratulations to Dan, and thank you to my colleagues on the Energy Committee for swiftly moving his nomination. I urged President Trump to nominate Dan because he is a great public servant and a good man who... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement today regarding Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announcing the United States has determined Israeli settlements in the West Bank do not violate international law:“I am thankful President Trump and his Administration consistently stand up for Israel on the world stage. This legal opinion from the President Carter Administration was ineffective in advancing the... CONTINUE READING