Press Releases

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) today introduced bipartisan legislation to make pedestrian and bicycle safety projects targeting high school students who walk or bike to school eligible for federal support from the Department of Transportation (DOT). “The Safe Routes to School program empowers local education systems to make traveling to school safer, but it only applies to elementary and middle schools,” said Senator... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on President Donald J. Trump signing the “Phase One” trade deal with China today:“This deal is a major victory for the United States and for North Dakota. It includes China committing to purchase $200 billion of American products over two years, with $40 billion for agricultural goods, while also pledging to stop intellectual property theft and currency manipulation. I thank President Trump for fighting tirelessly... CONTINUE READING

Senator Cramer Outlines the Consequences of Passing this Resolution and Urges Fellow Senators to Oppose it ***Click here for video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) delivered remarks on the Senate floor today opposing the War Powers Act resolution being debated by Congress.“I believe such a resolution is designed to hurt our President politically in the short-term while inflicting long-term damage... CONTINUE READING

Senator Cramer Sits on Two of the Seven Senate Committees with Jurisdiction over this Trade Agreement WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) helped advance the United States-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement in the Senate today, voting for its passage from his seats on the Budget Committee and the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee.“After a year of unnecessary delay, real progress is being made to pass USMCA,” said Senator Cramer. “I thank Leader... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) $241,687 to support Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration under the Federal Highway Administration. Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration through the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) provides funding as an incentive for eligible entities to accelerate the implementation and adoption of... CONTINUE READING

Senator Cramer Hosted General Raymond’s First Public Trip Since Becoming the U.S. Space Force’s Chief of Space Operations ***Click here for b-roll. Click here for audio.*** GRAND FORKS, ND – U.S. Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) visited North Dakota’s space assets in Grand Forks and Cavalier today with U.S. Space Command Commander and Chief of Space Operations for the newly formed U.S. Space Force, General John “Jay” Raymond. This was General... CONTINUE READING

Senator Cramer Uses the Same Senate Desk Previously Used by Both Quentin and Jocelyn Burdick ***Click here for video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) delivered remarks on the U.S. Senate floor today honoring former North Dakota Senator Jocelyn Burdick, who passed away on Christmas Eve.“Throughout her life, Jocelyn embraced her place in public life with grace, dignity, and class,” said Senator Cramer. “She demonstrated by example... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump announcing the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has released its proposed rule to update National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations:“Thank you to President Trump and Administration leaders for taking another step to increase government efficiency and decrease... CONTINUE READING

Senator Cramer Will Host His Trip to Grand Forks and Cavalier WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today he will host General John “Jay” Raymond for a visit to North Dakota this Friday. General Raymond serves as the Commander of the United States Space Command and Chief of Space Operations for the recently authorized 6th branch of the military, the United States Space Force.“As we seek... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded the University of North Dakota (UND) $176,250 to support exploratory and developmental medical research projects. This investment is approved by the HHS’ National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The grant funds will be used to finance allergy, immunology, and transplantation research at UND.  ### CONTINUE READING

The Order Follows Secretary Bernhardt’s Visit to Hope for a Landowner Roundtable Hosted by Senator Cramer ***Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK – Following Secretary Bernhardt’s visit to Hope in October, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is issuing a Director’s Order today to provide due process for landowners who have perpetual FWS easements pre-dating 1976 on their property. Senator Cramer has been working with... 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 death of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force General Qasem Soleimani:“General Soleimani was a terrorist, having ordered several attacks on Americans and actively planning more. This action sends a clear message that we will defend our own against such evil acts. Congratulations to the brave service members who... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** FARGO, ND – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) today met with members of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) to hear their stories. He was presented with Gold Insulin Vials to raise awareness for the rising cost of this life-saving drug by JDRF 2019 North Dakota Delegate for Children's Congress Danika Johnson and several young people with diabetes who rely on insulin.“For these young people and many others, insulin is not an option; it is a... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalizing its Exchange Program Integrity rule today:“While the Affordable Care Act required insurance providers to be honest about when money would be used to fund abortions, the Obama Administration circumvented this part of their own law. The Trump Administration enforcing a separate... CONTINUE READING

SAVE Moms and Babies Act Recognizes the Dangerousness of Chemical Abortion Drugs WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today introduced legislation to protect the lives of women by controlling the distribution of chemical abortion drugs, which have high complication rates for incomplete abortions, infections, severe bleeding, and death. The Support and Value Expectant (SAVE) Moms and Babies Act would prevent labeling changes for already-approved abortion drugs; prevent... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Tina Smith (D-MN) today applauded the inclusion in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 appropriations bill of their Affordable Insulin Approvals Now Act, a bipartisan bill to speed up approvals of lower-cost, generic insulin products in order to help reduce prices of this life-saving medication for patients.  Approximately 7.5 million Americans with diabetes rely on insulin every day to... CONTINUE READING

Legislation Includes Several of Senator Cramer’s Priorities ***Click here for video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding Congress passing appropriations bills today to fund the government:“I am glad we finally ditched short-term Continuing Resolutions and have returned to complete appropriations bills. I am not pleased with everything included in today’s deal, especially the extension of the wind production tax credit... CONTINUE READING

Senator Cramer Delivered Remarks on the Senate Floor Highlighting Traynor’s Qualifications and Urging His Colleagues to Support Him   ***Click here for video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Daniel M. Traynor to be the next U.S. District Judge for North Dakota. Before his confirmation, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) delivered remarks on the Senate floor highlighting Traynor’s qualifications and urging his colleagues to support... 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 Congress passed his legislation to change the name of “Sullys Hill,” a National Game Preserve within the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation to its traditional Dakota name, “White Horse Hill.” This was Senator Cramer’s first bill to pass the Senate.“Even as a... CONTINUE READING

Banking Committee Chairman, North Dakota Leaders Applaud “Tireless Champion” Senator Cramer for His Work on the Issue ***Click here for video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – Today, as part of the appropriations package, Congress passed the longest reauthorization of the Export-Import (EXIM) Bank in the bank’s history. U.S. Senator and Senate Banking Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) championed this effort and worked to ensure its inclusion in today’s legislation.“This... CONTINUE READING