Press Releases

**Click here for audio.*** FARGO – U.S. Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) attended a ceremony today celebrating the retirement of Brigadier General Robert J. Becklund and the promotion of Colonel Robert Schulte as Brigadier General.“North Dakota’s military assets- especially the Hooligans- are positioned as well as anybody for the future of warfighting. But as impressive as that is, none of it would work if we did not have the best of the... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** HARWOOD, ND – U.S. Senator and Senate Veterans Affairs (VA) Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined the dedication ceremony for the Fargo National Cemetery today, where he delivered remarks and helped unveil the Tribute to the Fallen and Their Families Plaque. “As we look upon this resting place, I think about how we ought to be living to honor their service,” said Senator Cramer. “The best way to remember those who offered to die for our... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK – U.S. Senator and Senate Veterans Affairs Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) clearing Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) as a clinical demonstration project: “I am grateful to the VA for finally coming around to this decision. I never cease to be amazed at how slowly our bureaucracy responds to the needs of our citizens, especially our veterans. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development approved a Housing Preservation grant of $70,000 for the Souris Basin Planning Council in Minot.  The Rural Development investment will be used to complete repairs to eight units of rental property and will help improve the living conditions of low-income households. The Souris Basin Planning Council serves communities within Bottineau, Burke, McHenry,... CONTINUE READING

GRAND FORKS, ND – U.S. Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) will not use funds designated for North Dakota military projects to pay for border wall construction. “I am pleased to see no military projects in North Dakota will be impacted. Our National Guard recently broke ground on a Readiness Center in Fargo, which will not only help the local community but will also bolster our entire military’s... CONTINUE READING

GRAND FORKS, ND – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator Jim Bridenstine visited Grand Sky Park today to receive an update on Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) and Beyond Visual Line of Site (BVLOS) and to tour Northrup Grumman and General Atomics facilities.“Grand Sky has built an outstanding partnership between public and private sectors to advance the work of unmanned aircraft systems,” said Senator Cramer. “I am... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for video. Click here for audio.*** GRAND FORKS, ND – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator Jim Bridenstine toured the University of North Dakota (UND) Space Program today.“It is an honor to host Jim during his visit North Dakota today,” said Senator Cramer. “He and I are longtime friends who served in the House together, and I am grateful for his time and for the opportunity to introduce him to... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) delivered remarks today at the 23rd Annual Tribal Leaders Summit and Tradeshow for the United Tribes Technical College (UTTC).“UTTC and all our Tribal Colleges play critical roles in tribal communities by offering an affordable, quality education. You are able not only to break cycles of generational poverty but also to help preserve Indian language and heritage,” said Senator Cramer. “I want to praise you for your work and the... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for video. Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) issued the following statement today in recognition of Labor Day:“I learned from my hardworking parents if you want to earn a living in this country, you have to earn it. Work is noble. It is good for the soul, brain, and body. We are truly blessed to live in the freest country in the world, built by the hardworking laborers that went before us. As your United States Senator, I want... CONTINUE READING

JAMESTOWN, ND – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) toured Collins Aerospace in Jamestown today following his Coffee with Cramer town hall.“Many cargo loading systems- used all around the world on commercial and military aircraft- are made right here in Jamestown by Collins Aerospace,” said Senator Cramer. “I appreciate the opportunity to meet with the team at Collins and to tour their facility. I am always impressed.”"It was a pleasure to host Senator Cramer at our cargo systems facility... CONTINUE READING

JAMESTOWN, ND – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) answered questions from constituents on agriculture, drug prices, and federal spending during a Coffee with Cramer town hall in Jamestown today.“We can solve every problem we face during family discussions over coffee,” said Senator Cramer. “Our country needs more family discussions where we listen to each other and share new ideas.” Senator Cramer began the town hall by answering questions on agriculture, including about the data... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement today on the establishment of the U.S. Space Command:“The United States is the best in the world at space, and our adversaries know it. Our capabilities in space provide our military forces with significant advantages, which is why our enemies target this domain. I applaud President Trump and his administration for acting quickly to maintain our dominance... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator and Senate and Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the U.S. Environmental and Protection Agency proposing updates to the prior administration’s national standards for the oil and natural gas industry:“North Dakota is a leader in oil and natural gas production; and as I like to say, North Dakota does not need Washington imposing its mediocrity on our excellence. This proposed rule... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and the entire Senate Republican caucus sent a letter to the Supreme Court today in response to Democratic Senators threatening to pack the court if a certain case was not heard.“Judicial independence is under assault. Democrats in Congress, and on the presidential campaign trail, have peddled plans to pack this court with more justices in order to further their radical legislative agenda,” the letter says. “Democrats’ amicus brief... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for video. Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator Jim Bridenstine will come to Grand Forks to visit the University of North Dakota (UND) Space Program and the Grand Sky Park on Wednesday, September 4. “Grand Forks is the premier location for space exploration research and emerging space technology,” said Senator Cramer. “Administrator Bridenstine’s visit... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) today announced President Donald J. Trump nominated Daniel M. Traynor to be U.S. District Judge for North Dakota.“I am grateful President Trump nominated Dan, whom I have known for over 30 years. I urged the President to choose him because he is a person of tremendous character, committed to the rule of law and our Constitution,” said Senator Cramer. “Like his father, Dan has spent his professional life as an attorney,... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for video. Click here for audio.*** EL PASO, TX – Today, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) traveled to El Paso, Texas, to tour a port of entry, border wall construction, and an ICE processing center at the southern border with agents from Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).“The men and women who work to protect our border are the very best our nation has to offer,” said Senator... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) today announced he will hold a “Coffee With Cramer” town hall in Jamestown on Friday, August 30.“The best part of public service is the public,” says 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... CONTINUE READING

Senator Cramer Pushed Japan to Consider Bilateral Agriculture Opportunities with Japan Earlier this Month ***Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement today on President Donald J. Trump announcing a trade deal in principal with Japan:“Congratulations to President Trump and Prime Minister Abe for securing this trade deal which helps American farmers, workers, and businesses. Japan agreed to purchase significant amounts of... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has approved $100,000 to be granted to the University of North Dakota (UND) for the commercialization of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The EDA investment will fund the second year of a five-year University Center Economic Development Program at the University for Autonomous Systems Innovation, which provides technical assistance and applied research to... CONTINUE READING