Press Releases

***Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK – U.S. Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the U.S. Senate confirming Barbara Barrett’s nomination to be U.S. Air Force Secretary:“Military service is a source of pride for our state, a trait exemplified in part through the outstanding work of North Dakota’s Air Force and Air Guard instillations. Barrett has a clear understanding of why UAS, Space Force, the Arctic Mission, and a... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) releasing their supplemental proposed rule for calculating exempted gallons from Small Refinery Exemptions (SRE) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): “I am glad to see the EPA move quickly on the plan they put forward. This deal is designed to expand America’s energy production while... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on President Donald J. Trump securing Phase 1 of a trade deal with China:“Congratulations to President Trump on securing this agreement. Phase 1- which includes lowered tariffs and large purchases of agricultural products- paves the way for significant, long-term agreements between our countries. President Trump called me this morning to assure me this deal will be very good for agriculture. This is excellent news, and I... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator and Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding Senate Democrats forcing a vote to repeal the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Affordable Clean Energy Rule”:“The ACE rule is a win for my state and our country. It respects the law and restores the proper balance between states and the federal government; but if given the opportunity, Senate Democrats would rather we return to... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator and Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on Senator Elizabeth Warren’s environmental justice plan:“This plan is a sham. It’s built on Democrats’ Green New Deal legislation which costs $93 trillion and no Senator voted for, including Warren. Complying with the National Environmental Policy Act is already cumbersome for infrastructure and development projects. Expanding it while increasing federal... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Senator John Hoeven and Governor Doug Burgum today in kicking off the 13th annual Great Plains and EmPower ND Energy Conference at Bismarck State College’s National Energy Center of Excellence with an energy roundtable.“Energy security means national security,” said Senator Cramer. “As America continues our revolution in energy dominance, North Dakota is as well positioned as anyone to lead the way.”  During the panel,... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK – U.S. Senator and Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee Chairman on Fishers, Water, and Wildlife Kevin Cramer (R-ND) convened a roundtable with North Dakota stakeholders and local leaders to discuss the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule under the Clean Water Act with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler.“Since 1972, government officials and industry leaders have navigated the complexities of... CONTINUE READING

WILLISTON, ND – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined local leaders in applauding the completion of the Williston Basin International Airport at today’s ribbon cutting ceremony.  “Congratulations to everyone who made this happen. Ground-up construction of the United States’ first new international airport in 12 years- completed on time and on budget- is a major achievement,” said Senator Cramer. “Thanks in part to President Trump’s rocket ship economy and his support for... 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 Air National Guard selecting North Dakota as one of 14 states participating in a pilot program providing college tuition assistance to Air National Guard members:“Tuition assistance is an excellent recruitment tool. Being able to offer some of the same benefits as others is only fair, and I applaud the Air National... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK — Last night, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) delivered the keynote address at the Christians United For Israel (CUFI) Night to Honor Israel event.“Support for Israel should be an obvious and natural extension of being Christian. I was honored to join this important organization as they remind followers of Christ of our religious and cultural roots,” said Senator Cramer. “While the United States and Israel share common political... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator and Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler will visit Bismarck next Monday for a roundtable on the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule.“I’ve enjoyed working to advance our energy and agricultural priorities with Administrator Wheeler, who committed to visiting North Dakota during his confirmation... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) approved a canola research grant of $292,830 to North Dakota State University (NDSU). The integrated canola research and extension project will develop new winter canola varieties adapted for the Great Plains, and advance production and pest management of the crop in the upper Midwest. This project will pull together... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio and here for video.*** HOPE, ND – North Dakota landowners voiced their concerns over the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) handling of private property rights, especially as it relates to Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) easement enforcement, to DOI Secretary David Bernhardt during a roundtable hosted by U.S. Senator and Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND).“Thank you to Hope for hosting and... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** FARGO – U.S. Senator and Senate Veterans Affairs (VA) Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) hosted VA Secretary Robert Wilkie for a tour of Healing with Hyperbarics of North Dakota, a Fargo-based Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) clinic.“The primary point of the federal government is the defense of our nation. Part of that means defending those who defend us, which is why it was important to have Secretary Wilkie visit North Dakota,” said Senator... CONTINUE READING

FARGO – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on Katharine MacGregor’s nomination to be the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Deputy Secretary:“I am grateful to see DOI continue to fill important positions as we work with them to expand North Dakota’s energy development and to find solutions for landowners whose private property rights have been infringed upon. I have enjoyed working with Kate over the years. She’s a good friend, and I look forward to discussing... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio and here for additional audio.*** FARGO – U.S. Senator and Senate Veterans Affairs (VA) Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) toured the Fargo VA with VA Secretary Robert Wilkie this morning.“North Dakota takes care of its veterans better than anywhere in the country. We highly value patriotism, and the excellent work being done in Fargo is a reflection of that,” said Senator Cramer. “I appreciate the opportunity to host Secretary Wilkie as he visits... 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 the EPW Committee advanced S.2099, the “White Horse Hill National Game Preserve Designation Act,” Senator Cramer’s bill to change the name of “Sullys Hill”- a National Game Preserve within the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation- to “White Horse Hill,” its traditional... 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 EPW advancing the nomination of Aurelia Skipwith to be Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Director this week:“I support Skipwith’s nomination because she has committed to working with us to address Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) Easements and to visiting North Dakota to meet landowners whose private property rights have been... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator and Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary David Bernhardt will visit North Dakota for a landowner roundtable next Wednesday, October 2nd. “During his confirmation, Secretary Bernhardt accepted my invitation to visit our state to hear from North Dakotans facing problems and challenges in dealing with Interior. I look forward to him hearing from North Dakota... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the U.S. Senate confirming Ryan McCarthy’s nomination to be U.S. Secretary of the Army:“I am glad to see the Senate move forward with confirming our military leaders. I look forward to working with Secretary McCarthy on issues relating to the North Dakota National Guard, implementing reforms at the Army Corps of Engineers, and other shared priorities.” Senator... CONTINUE READING