Press Releases

***Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announcing last night it will initiate an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process with pipeline companies, shippers, and their representatives to explore actions FERC and industry can take to alleviate propane pipeline constraints in the Midwest:“It is encouraging to see the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission heed our... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding the Senate unanimously passing an amended Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act:“Standing up for freedom across the globe is as important as ever. The people of Hong Kong deserve to know we understand their desires and support them in their efforts. I am glad to see the Senate – even in this time of hyper-partisanship – unite in support for the cause of... 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) questioned Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt today about states weaponizing Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. “This is a critical issue for landlocked states like North Dakota. We are the second largest oil producer in the nation and a leader in agriculture production,” said Senator... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – Officials from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) briefed U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) today regarding a study about Bakken crude oil completed by DOE’s Sandia National Lab for DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). The study came following a law passed earlier this year by Washington state, which represented a de-facto ban on Bakken crude oil. The Congressional delegation urged DOT... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement today regarding propane shortages throughout the Midwest:“I would like to echo the concerns expressed by my colleagues and Executive officials about the propane shortages our agriculture community in the Midwest is facing. I am monitoring this situation as I work with fellow members of Congress and the respective federal agencies to ensure our producers receive the resources they need.” ### CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, led 17 of her colleagues from agriculture states in signing a bipartisan letter calling on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler to provide clarity on the regulatory treatment of biogenic carbon emissions produced from feedstocks such as corn and soybeans. This clarity will remove an obstacle to investment in rural America.“Rural communities in our states see the economic and... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted to advance Kate MacGregor’s nomination to be U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Deputy Secretary through committee and onto the Senate floor:“I am glad to see the Energy and Natural Resources Committee advance this important nomination, and I urge the full Senate to act quickly. Kate is a good friend, and I have enjoyed working with her over... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted to advance Dan Brouillette’s nomination out of committee and onto the Senate floor:“Congratulations to Dan, and thank you to my colleagues on the Energy Committee for swiftly moving his nomination. I urged President Trump to nominate Dan because he is a great public servant and a good man who... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement today regarding Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announcing the United States has determined Israeli settlements in the West Bank do not violate international law:“I am thankful President Trump and his Administration consistently stand up for Israel on the world stage. This legal opinion from the President Carter Administration was ineffective in advancing the... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on President Donald Trump releasing a new plan today to increase health care transparency:“Americans deserve more control over their health care and a clear, upfront understanding of the costs they will be charged. These new rules – including allowing a patient to know what their care is going to cost before they go to the doctor – are commonsense steps to make the health care... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issuing its second round of Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments today:“I am grateful President Trump and Secretary Perdue are providing these necessary payments and working to protect American agriculture from unjustified trade disruptions. We know the Trump Administration is looking out for our farmers and ranchers. I will continue monitoring this program to ensure this... CONTINUE READING

LINCOLN, ND – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Senate Banking committees, participated in an event today hosted by Wells Fargo and Military Warriors Support Foundation (MWSF) where veteran Joe Sielski was presented with the keys to a mortgage-free home.“While we can never fully repay our veterans for what they have given us, we should always try,” said Senator Cramer. “I was honored to participate in an event honoring Joe and his family. I... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) led a letter this week with Senators John Kennedy (R-LA) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) to Office of Management and Budget Director (OMB) Director Mick Mulvaney and OMB Federal Procurement Policy Administrator Michael Wooten requesting information about the status of President Donald Trump’s efforts to build physical barriers along the southern border.“Our government is working with limited resources, and each dollar wasted on incompetent contracting procedures... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen Jim Inhofe (R-OK), yesterday introduced the Keep Our Communities Safe Act, with Sens. John Boozman (R-AR), Tom Cotton (R-AR), David Perdue (R-GA), Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Ted Cruz (R-TX). The legislation would close the legal loophole that requires immigration authorities to release back into the United States illegal aliens who have not been accepted for deportation to other countries after being detained for six months; a practice also referred to as "catch and... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement today regarding the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reducing their hours of operation at two North Dakota ports instead of three:“This is a positive step taken by CBP for the Maida port of entry, and I applaud them for responding to the concerns of residents in the area. However, their decision to reduce hours at the Antler and Carbury ports will affect those North Dakota communities, and I urge CBP to work with them... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement today after U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue welcomed Brazil’s implementation of an annual, duty-free tariff rate quota (TRQ) for wheat imports:“Wheat is a top commodity in North Dakota. I applaud President Trump and his Administration’s commitment to securing better market access for our producers. With the implementation of this... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – In association with World Diabetes Day, U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) today introduced bipartisan legislation—along with Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) and Roger Wicker (R-MS)—to create a national study to more fully understand the scope of the insulin affordability crisis in America. Earlier this year, Sens. Smith and Cramer introduced bold, bipartisan legislation to bring down the cost of... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced his support for S. Res. 411 today, a resolution condemning Democrats’ efforts to ban fracking and reaffirming state and tribal rights to manage their natural resources as they see fit.“These flippant proposals from Democrats are devoid of reality and would trample on states’ rights and tribal sovereignty. Oil and gas employs one in five North Dakotans and brings over $1.6 billion in revenue for our roads, bridges, and... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) stressed North Dakota’s Air Guard priorities as he met with Air National Guard Director Lieutenant General L. Scott Rice today.“North Dakotans know the Happy Hooligans are the finest Air National Guard unit in the nation. I appreciate General Rice’s time to discuss their work and other priorities important to North Dakota’s Air Guard,” said Senator Cramer. “I’m... CONTINUE READING

***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 urging House Democrats to focus on passing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “While Senate Republicans want to provide for our national defense, House Democrats are spending today running a taxpayer-funded kangaroo court,” said Senator Cramer. “It is maddening to see the... CONTINUE READING