Press Releases

BISMARCK — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) approved a canola research grant of $292,830 to North Dakota State University (NDSU). The integrated canola research and extension project will develop new winter canola varieties adapted for the Great Plains, and advance production and pest management of the crop in the upper Midwest. This project will pull together... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio and here for video.*** HOPE, ND – North Dakota landowners voiced their concerns over the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) handling of private property rights, especially as it relates to Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) easement enforcement, to DOI Secretary David Bernhardt during a roundtable hosted by U.S. Senator and Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND).“Thank you to Hope for hosting and... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** FARGO – U.S. Senator and Senate Veterans Affairs (VA) Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) hosted VA Secretary Robert Wilkie for a tour of Healing with Hyperbarics of North Dakota, a Fargo-based Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) clinic.“The primary point of the federal government is the defense of our nation. Part of that means defending those who defend us, which is why it was important to have Secretary Wilkie visit North Dakota,” said Senator... CONTINUE READING

FARGO – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on Katharine MacGregor’s nomination to be the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Deputy Secretary:“I am grateful to see DOI continue to fill important positions as we work with them to expand North Dakota’s energy development and to find solutions for landowners whose private property rights have been infringed upon. I have enjoyed working with Kate over the years. She’s a good friend, and I look forward to discussing... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio and here for additional audio.*** FARGO – U.S. Senator and Senate Veterans Affairs (VA) Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) toured the Fargo VA with VA Secretary Robert Wilkie this morning.“North Dakota takes care of its veterans better than anywhere in the country. We highly value patriotism, and the excellent work being done in Fargo is a reflection of that,” said Senator Cramer. “I appreciate the opportunity to host Secretary Wilkie as he visits... 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 the EPW Committee advanced S.2099, the “White Horse Hill National Game Preserve Designation Act,” Senator Cramer’s bill to change the name of “Sullys Hill”- a National Game Preserve within the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation- to “White Horse Hill,” its traditional... 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 EPW advancing the nomination of Aurelia Skipwith to be Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Director this week:“I support Skipwith’s nomination because she has committed to working with us to address Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) Easements and to visiting North Dakota to meet landowners whose private property rights have been... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator and Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary David Bernhardt will visit North Dakota for a landowner roundtable next Wednesday, October 2nd. “During his confirmation, Secretary Bernhardt accepted my invitation to visit our state to hear from North Dakotans facing problems and challenges in dealing with Interior. I look forward to him hearing from North Dakota... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the U.S. Senate confirming Ryan McCarthy’s nomination to be U.S. Secretary of the Army:“I am glad to see the Senate move forward with confirming our military leaders. I look forward to working with Secretary McCarthy on issues relating to the North Dakota National Guard, implementing reforms at the Army Corps of Engineers, and other shared priorities.” Senator... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on General John Hyten being confirmed as Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: “General Hyten’s background and keen understanding of important national and North Dakota military issues- like Ground-Based Strategic Deterrence, the Arctic Mission, and the need for a Space Force- make him an exceptional choice for this role. I... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded four grants totaling $819,588 for mental health and behavioral health service programs in North Dakota. The following three recipients were awarded funds: Community Action Partnership of North Dakota received $400,000 in a Community Services Block Grant to finance a Training and Technical Assistance Program. Specifically, the HHS discretionary funds will be used for a... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on Congress passing a short-term Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government into November:“I don’t like this. The only thing worse than a short-term CR would be a government shutdown. A CR only funds existing projects, hurting efforts to rebuild our military and preventing new projects from receiving the resources they need. With this additional time, I urge Democrats to put the partisan... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the confirmation of Eugene Scalia’s nomination to be U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary:“I supported Scalia because he is well-qualified and ready to serve our country in the Labor Department. I look forward to working with him on apprenticeships, the joint employer rule, association health care plans, and other shared priorities. I hope to bring him to our state to hear about these issues directly... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) voted against Joint Resolution 54, a resolution of disapproval that would terminate President Trump’s national emergency declaration to fix the crisis at the southern border.“I have seen the crisis at the southern border firsthand,” said Senator Cramer. “Our immigration law enforcement officers are the best in the world, but Democrats are playing politics and attempting to hurt President Trump by trying to prevent these officers from... CONTINUE READING

***Click here and here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after reviewing the transcript of the call between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as Democrats move toward impeachment:“The conversation between President Trump and President Zelenskyy was entirely appropriate. It did not need to be read by every member of Congress or the American people, and I am concerned about the precedent this sets for... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife Chairman Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) will perform an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the funding and construction of the Eastern North Dakota Alternate Water Supply (ENDAWS) Project.“I appreciate BOR’s actions, and I encourage all stakeholders to offer their input,” said Senator Cramer.... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the confirmation of North Dakotan David Black as Social Security Deputy Commissioner:“I am glad to see David confirmed. He is well-qualified for this post, and I look forward to working with him to help preserve Social Security for future generations.” David Black was a senior advisor to the Commissioner of Social Security before being confirmed. He previously served as their general counsel during the Bush and... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) delivered remarks to the National Mining Association (NMA) Fall Board of Directors this morning, where he spoke on grid reliability.“While an all-the-above approach to energy is great, we must anchor our energy supply to other factors as well, including reliability,” said Senator Cramer, a former state utility regulator. Senator Cramer previously expressed his concern to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Neil... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife Chairman Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will halt a final Water Supply Rule from being issued for at least six months in order to better integrate input from stakeholders.  “This is a major victory,” said Senator Cramer. “The Corps’ preferred rule ignores both precedent and statute. It was never the intention of... CONTINUE READING

HOUSTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) was an honored guest at the Texas India Forum’s “Howdy Modi” event in Texas this weekend, where he met with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss his priorities and spent time with President Trump and other elected officials. The Prime Minister offered his appreciation for the Senator’s attendance and his commitment towards strong ties between the two countries.“I am grateful to our hosts and the 55,000 Indian Americans in attendance for their... CONTINUE READING