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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the public impeachment hearings House Democrats began today:“These hearings are pointless. Today’s political theater in the House of Representatives is nothing more than an outward demonstration of their inward motivation to remove President Trump from office since the day he was elected. Democrats’ one-sided impeachment process is producing no persuasive substance; their only accomplishment is further dividing our... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) published their notice of intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Eastern North Dakota Alternate Water Supply (ENDAWS) Project. This kicks off a year-long scoping and public comment process, concluding with a final record of decision. “This project is vital for North Dakota,” said Senator Cramer. “I... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** FARGO – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) delivered welcoming remarks this morning at the Pioneer Equipment Dealers Association’s Inaugural Convention.“There is no comparison to a constituent meeting with an elected official. As we saw with writing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the advice and insight I receive from the members of this group is necessary and invaluable,” said Senator Cramer. “I encourage everyone to continue reaching out with ideas and... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** FARGO – U.S. Senator and Senate Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) delivered opening remarks at the United Patriotic Bodies’ Veterans Day ceremony today.“Today we reflect on what it means to be a free American and honor those who were willing to pay the ultimate price to protect our freedom,” said Senator Cramer. “I am deeply grateful to our veterans for their sacrifice and bravery.” The United Patriotic Bodies of the... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** ARGUSVILLE, ND – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) participated in an agriculture roundtable with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary Bill Northey today as USDA approved the disaster designation for 47 North Dakota counties. “The Trump Administration cares about North Dakota. I appreciate Secretary Perdue for approving our farmers’ requests for more relief, as well as Under Secretary Northey for meeting with them and hearing... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Budget Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) today helped passed through committee S. 2765, the Bipartisan Congressional Budget Reform Act, a bill he cosponsored to change the way Congress debates and passes a budget.“Congress’s budget system is broken,” said Senator Cramer. “These commonsense reforms supported by both sides of the aisle move us toward a more accountable, functional process.” Among other reforms, this bill would change the... 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 at an EPW Committee hearing today he will cosponsor S.2662, the Growing American Innovation Now (GAIN) Act, a bill to reform the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) burdensome New Source Review (NSR) program.“One of my frustrations with NSR has always been what seems to be a perverse... 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 a grant of $114,000 to the Hettinger Area Chamber of Commerce. The USDA funds will be used to purchase equipment and renovate a building to establish a workforce development training center. The project will assist with the development of small and emerging businesses by providing a space for entrepreneurs and... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s Health and Human Services (HHS) ending regulations which violated the Constitutional rights of nonprofit organizations:“This is a win for supporters of the Constitution. It overturns overreaching regulations written by unelected bureaucrats violating the religious rights of nonprofit organizations, such as faith-based adoption agencies. I applaud President Trump and Secretary Azar... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the Senate passed legislation he introduced with Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) to support Holocaust education programs. Their bill was included as an amendment to the domestic appropriations package.“I applaud my colleagues for joining our efforts to combat the rising tide of anti-Semitism in our country through increased... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on Senate Democrats blocking the defense appropriations package from advancing:“This is an embarrassing moment for the United States Senate. The impeachment-obsessed Democratic Party can’t put their hatred of President Trump aside long enough to fund our nation’s military. Our first Constitutional obligation is to the defense of the nation; their obstruction is a dereliction of duty. I urge Democrats to... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on House Democrats voting to launch their impeachment inquiry of President Donald J. Trump:“While I may become a juror if the House continues to double down on their nonsensical impeachment crusade, I will not shirk my responsibility to call them out for their horrible handling of this process. House Democrats’ impeachment rationale is built on lies, selective leaks, and fabricated quotes all designed to twist... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding Senate Passage of a package of domestic appropriations bills:“I am glad we took this important step forward, and I hope it signifies a return to a more normal appropriations process. I voted for this package because it helps our farmers, invests in Native American communities, improves infrastructure development, and ensures our scientific and environmental programs are properly funded. I now urge my... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the Senate Judiciary Committee voting to advance Daniel M. Traynor’s nomination to be U.S. District Judge for North Dakota:“I am thankful to see my colleagues join me in supporting Dan’s nomination. Dan is an exceptional man with excellent qualifications and a reputation for going above and beyond in serving his community, and I know he will continue to do that once... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – Following the All Senator’s briefing on Syria, U.S. Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) delivered remarks on the Senate floor today regarding Democrats’ plans to vote against defense appropriations tomorrow.“I rise today to ensure our nation’s military they have an advocate in Congress,” said Senator Cramer. “We all took an oath to the Constitution. Our first and foremost... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) led 13 of his colleagues in introducing the Down Syndrome Discrimination by Abortion Prohibition Act, which would prohibit abortion based on an unborn child having Down syndrome. Congressman Ron Estes (KS-04) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. Sponsors of the bill include Sens. Kevin Cramer (R-ND), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Steve Daines (R-MT), James Lankford (R-OK), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Rick Scott... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after the Senate rejected Democrats’ efforts to repeal 1332 State Innovation Waivers which allow states to waive certain provisions of Obamacare:“Fortunately, reason prevailed today. This was a reckless political stunt by Senate Democrats and I am glad to see it fail. The 1332 waivers provide states like North Dakota the flexibility they need to increase choice and lower cost, resulting in an expected 20%... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) today applauded U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue for announcing the establishment of the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).“I appreciate Secretary Perdue introducing these rules allowing farmers in North Dakota and around the country to apply existing farm programs to this new, promising crop. Hemp provides them a new... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on Senate Democrats forcing a vote to reverse 1332 State Innovation Waivers which allow states to waive certain provisions of Obamacare:“Last week they wanted to raise taxes. The week before, they wanted to raise electricity bills. Now, Senate Democrats are demanding we consider raising health insurance premiums. If passed, this would dramatically increase the cost of health care for North Dakotans while doing nothing... CONTINUE READING

Reauthorizing the EXIM Bank Must be a Top Priority for Congress By Senators Kevin Cramer and Kyrsten Sinema The Hill 10.28.19 As the end of the year approaches, Congress faces many important issues, and among the most pressing is the long-term reauthorization of the Export-Import (EXIM) Bank. The EXIM Bank helps create and protect American jobs, and bolsters our national security. Leaders in Congress should prioritize the Bank’s reauthorization before it expires on November 21,... CONTINUE READING