Press Releases

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) helped advance the nomination of Barbara Barrett to be U.S. Air Force Secretary, voting to move her nomination through SASC and onto the Senate floor.“With today being the Air Force’s 72nd birthday, moving Barrett’s nomination forward gives us not only the chance to appreciate the progress we’ve made, but also the opportunity to advance a vision for the future of this military... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Veterans Affairs Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) with U.S. Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced the “TBI and PTSD Treatment Act,” bicameral legislation to direct the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).“HBOT is an alternative, non-invasive, and effective... CONTINUE READING

Senators Call for A Hearing on Their Bipartisan Bill to Lower the Cost of Insulin and Provide Relief to Patients WASHINGTON — Today U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Tina Smith (D-MN) urged the U.S. Senate Finance Committee to hold a hearing on their bipartisan bill to address the skyrocketing price of insulin and help people with diabetes access the life-saving medication they need to survive.  The two lawmakers said that during the... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife Chairman Kevin Cramer (R-ND) led a bipartisan letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Mick Mulvaney expressing strong opposition to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) proposed rulemaking for their use of reservoir projects for domestic, municipal, and industrial water supply. He was joined by Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID), James Risch (R-ID), Steve Daines... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) has awarded $234,300 from its Community Facilities Grant Program to four North Dakota projects.  The Oberon School District received $49,700 for a fire suppression system. The water supply in the city of Oberon was unable to provide enough fire flow to put out a fire at the school if needed at the new school it is constructing. These funds will be used to... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the Plains Art Museum in Fargo was awarded a grant totaling $84,792 by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The funds are awarded as a part of IMLS’s Museums for America Grant program which supports projects that strengthen the ability of museums to serve the public. IMLS works to advance, support, and empower America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grantmaking, research, and policy... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announcing they will provide $9.8 million for Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) work for Project Tundra and the Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC) at the University of North Dakota (UND) to continue leading the Plains Carbon Dioxide Reduction Partnership:“Project Tundra is among the first movers to bring nearly... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on Democratic threats to prevent or slow delivery of the Market Facilitation Payment program:“This is ridiculous. House Democrats seem to be joining China in trying to inflict pain on our farmers, hoping it hurts President Trump. They appear solely focused on next year’s election and are now openly playing politics with farmers’ livelihood. That is unacceptable. The enemy is China, not farmers.” ### CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK—U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) today announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $4,595,488 in grants to seven North Dakota programs. The North Dakota Department of Human Services received a Mental Health and Substance Abuse Service Grant totaling $3,000,000 from the Center for Mental Health Services. It will fund North Dakota’s program to improve the mental health outcomes for children and youth, birth through age 21.  North Dakota State University... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today he will hold a “Coffee With Cramer” town hall in Williston on Friday, September 20.“The best part of public service is the public,” said Senator Cramer. “Coffee with Cramer events—in addition to weekly talk radio town halls— afford me the direct access to North Dakotans I need in order to serve our state well.”  What:             ... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Veterans Affairs (VA) Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the Senate passing the “Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019” today:“Veterans suffering from injuries they received during their service, and the loved ones of our fallen soldiers, deserve the best benefits and highest quality care our country can provide. This important legislation increases not only VA disability compensation rates, but... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Banking Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the Senate confirming Federal Reserve Board of Governors member and Federal Reserve Board Subcommittee Chair on Smaller Regional and Community Banking Michelle Bowman’s reappointment:“Governor Bowman’s work with community banks is vital to ensuring North Dakota’s banks have a voice at the Federal Reserve. I am glad to see the Senate confirm her to a full term, and I look forward to... 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 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announcing they will finalize a rule to repeal the 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule today: “The Obama-era WOTUS rule was unlawful and an unconstitutional power grab that did nothing to advance good water management, and I applaud Administrator Wheeler for... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Veterans Affairs Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the Senate confirming James Byrne’s nomination to be Deputy Secretary for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): “It is good to see more leadership positions being filled in the VA. More leaders there means more people working to give our veterans access to the assistance and care they deserve. I plan to work on these important issues with Mr. Byrne and... 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) stressed the importance of private property rights as it relates to Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) Easements enforcement with Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Director nominee Aurelia Skipwith during her confirmation hearing today.  “The status quo is not acceptable. Enforcement of WPAs has rightfully become a serious... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks:“Today we pause to remember those who lost their lives in the horrible attacks on 9/11. We honor their memory, as well as the bravery and sacrifice of our first responders who ran toward danger and saved countless lives. We will never forget the evil we witnessed or the extraordinary acts of kindness which exemplified the best of America.” ### CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) awarded grants totaling $620,054 to eight recipients for Rural Business Development initiatives. These funds are given to help enhance local economic development and improve quality of life in rural areas. Specifically, this investment will directly create at least 23 jobs within these localities.  The following recipients received USDA funds: Adams County Development... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) wrote a letter to SASC and HASC leaders in urging them to include the “USS Frank E. Evans Act” in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). He was joined by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Steve Daines (R-MT), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), John Hoeven (R-ND), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Mike Braun (R-IN), and Jon Tester (D-MT). Last year, then-Representative Cramer introduced the “USS Frank E.... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced mobile office hours for Ellendale and Forman on Friday, September 20.   “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 Ellendale and Forman 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... CONTINUE READING

**Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announcing agricultural producers may sign up for natural disaster assistance beginning on September 11, 2019:“With North Dakota producers greatly impacted by natural disasters this year, this announcement is welcome news. I appreciate Secretary Perdue always working to protect our agricultural community when it is negatively affected by... CONTINUE READING