Press Releases

WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing several actions to clarify and improve New Source Review (NSR) permitting requirements. These Clean Air Act actions are part of a suite of measures EPA is taking to modernize and streamline the NSR process, without impeding the Agency’s ongoing efforts to maintain and enhance the nation’s air quality. These actions will improve regulatory certainty and remove unnecessary obstacles to projects aiming to... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) on Giving Tuesday wrote a letter to his colleagues urging them to support the “Legacy IRA Act,” his bipartisan legislation that would increase the ability of elderly middle-class Americans to give to charity without facing tax penalties.“Today is Giving Tuesday, a day that honors and encourages charitable giving. In that spirit, please join Senators Stabenow, Cornyn, Daines, and me in cosponsoring S. 1257, the Legacy IRA... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) awarded a border wall contract to Fisher Sand and Gravel, a Dickinson, North Dakota-based company.“Fisher Industries will receive almost $270 million of this nearly $400 million project, which will go toward designing and building physical barriers along about 31 miles of the southern border in Yuma, Arizona,” said Senator Cramer. “I am glad to see... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after the Senate voted today to confirm Dan Brouillette as U.S. Secretary of Energy:“Congratulations to Dan on his confirmation. I thank him for his willingness to serve, President Trump for choosing such an excellent candidate, and my colleagues in the Senate for moving expeditiously to confirm him. As a well-qualified public servant, I know Dan is ready to take on the many issues facing... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement today regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) awarding a $59 million construction contract for the Fargo-Moorhead region’s flood protection project:“It is encouraging to see this project take another step toward completion, with the funds provided by today’s announcement going toward building the Wild Rice River structure. I look forward to working with the Corps and local leaders to ensure this momentum... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality a grant of $122,000 for drinking water lead testing at local schools and child care centers.  The EPA investment will fund the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality working with the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction and the North Dakota Department of Human Services to continue voluntary lead testing in... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) participated in the grand opening of the Bismarck Surgical Associates’ new facility this evening, meeting with leaders and addressing those in attendance.  “Congratulations to Bismarck Surgical Associates on your huge success swimming upstream in an industry government is pushing toward consolidation. Thank you for not caving to the easier path, risking your own money to provide quality and... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved a grant totaling $1,026,025 for the state of North Dakota. This grant will fund a Washburn Intank Improvements project. The scope of the work includes replacing the existing raw water intake and pump house, which is unable to pump and provide water to the city water treatment plant and its customers during low flow events. This award is... CONTINUE READING

FARGO – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Rural Development (RD) awarded Tribal College Initiative Grants to two tribal colleges in North Dakota.  Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College received $144,949 to construct a One Stop Student Services Area for their campus in New Town. This project will renovate an unused portion of the main college building into new offices and student meeting areas... CONTINUE READING

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