Press Releases

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm David Bernhardt as U.S. Secretary of the Interior:“I appreciated meeting with Mr. Bernhardt and explaining the issues facing North Dakotans. His commitment to reducing the heavy hand of the federal government is greatly appreciated, and I look forward to working with him to produce real results back home.” Senator Cramer previously met with Mr. Bernhardt to discuss his nomination.... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing on developing a United States Space Force:“As we heard today, space is no longer a sanctuary. It is a contested domain, and eventually a Space Force will have to exist. Whether we choose to act now or once we have lost ground, the United States must build a Space Force if we are to maintain American dominance in space. While many of my... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) with U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced the Nuclear Powers America Act of 2019 today, a bill to provide existing nuclear power plants with an investment tax credit. “To continue America’s energy revolution, we need to take an all-the-above approach,” said Senator Cramer. “Nuclear power must remain viable if we are going to reduce carbon emissions. This industry accounts for nearly half a million jobs, one fifth of the... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding his discussion on trade with President Donald Trump during their meeting at the White House earlier this week:“The renegotiation of NAFTA into USMCA is a win for the American people and a win for my state of North Dakota. Farmers and manufacturers would benefit from Canada’s reduced trade distorting policies and improved transparency, and the exports of North Dakota grain growers would be recognized... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding the two Executive Orders on energy infrastructure development signed today by President Donald Trump:“We cannot let America’s energy revolution fall victim to political stunts and unnecessary regulatory barriers. These executive orders help prevent projects from being pointlessly delayed and highlight the need for improving our nation’s energy infrastructure. I support the... CONTINUE READING

Senator Cramer is an original cosponsor of the Protect Act, legislation that protects Americans with pre-existing conditions. His statement is below.“No American should lose their health care because they have a pre-existing condition,” said Senator Cramer. “This bill ensures coverage is available and affordable no matter one’s current health status, and it prevents insurance companies from denying coverage or increasing premiums due to pre-existing conditions. I urge my Senate... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Kennedy (R-LA) today introduced the No Red and Blue Banks Act to prohibit the award of federal contracts to banks that discriminate against lawful businesses through social policy considerations.“Banks should not be the arbiters of constitutionality,” said Senator Cramer. “This legislation ensures financial institutions cannot do business with the federal government if they do not respect the constitutional rights... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding the “Medicare for All” proposal being unveiled today:“I oppose ‘Medicare for All’ because I told the people of North Dakota I would not support legislation that takes away their health insurance. This socialist takeover of health care would bankrupt the nation and eliminate the health care plans used by hundreds of millions of Americans, including the 58% of North Dakotans who receive insurance from... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss building a Space Force:“Space is quickly emerging as a new realm of military conflict. In order to maintain American dominance in space, we must assemble a modern and capable Space Force. I look forward to working with President Trump, the Department of Defense, and my Senate colleagues to give space the attention it deserves.”  On... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the South East Education Cooperative received a total of $1,052,489 in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency responsible for AmeriCorps and other national service programs. The award will be administered by the North Dakota State Commission on National Community Service.  This continuation grant will put 53 AmeriCorps members on the ground to serve with the South East... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on President Trump designating Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO):“Designating a foreign organization that participates in terrorism as a Foreign Terrorist Organization is a common sense and necessary move. The Iranian regime regularly uses IRGC to assist and fund terrorist activities. If terrorist organizations like Hezbollah, HAMAS, and Palestinian... CONTINUE READING

And Recognizing their Contributions to our Society and Culture WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) with Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced Senate Resolution 143 today, a Resolution recognizing the contributions of the Israeli-American community and condemning all forms of discrimination against them. The Resolution is as follows:Whereas Israeli-Americans are a vibrant immigrant community contributing to the diversity of the United States;Whereas... CONTINUE READING

Sends a Strong Message of Support for Establishing a Space Force WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after meeting with Acting U.S. Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan:“Acting Secretary Shanahan and I discussed the importance of developing a Space Force as a sixth military branch. Space is quickly emerging as a new realm of military conflict. If we fail to assemble a modern and capable Space... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding the nomination of North Dakotan Lance Yohe to the International Joint Commission (IJC):“Today the Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted Lance and several other nominations out of committee and onto the Senate floor. For decades, Lance has been a recognized leader on regional water issues, especially in the Red River Basin, which is why I recommended Lance to President Trump for this important post.... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s joint address to Congress:“Today, NATO’s Secretary General delivered remarks to a joint session of Congress about the importance of strengthening America’s relationship with our European allies. I support NATO’s overall mission, and I stand with President Trump’s efforts to... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and member of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after meeting with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell:“Community banks and credit unions are vital parts of the North Dakota economy. I stressed their significance to Chairman Powell and asked him to consider their input when implementing policies. The Chairman and I also discussed the importance of agricultural lending, especially with North Dakota’s... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after voting to reform the nominations process in the U.S. Senate:“Over the last two years, the Senate has filed cloture on 148 nominees and conducted cloture votes on 128 of them. At this pace, if cloture is required on each nomination, it could take more than five years to confirm all of President Trump’s remaining nominees. The system has to change. I voted for these commonsense reforms to modernize the nominations... CONTINUE READING

The Acting Secretary Commits to Visit North Dakota if Confirmed WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after meeting with Acting U.S. Secretary of Interior David Bernhardt to discuss a variety of issues relating to his nomination to be Secretary of the Department of the Interior (DOI): “Today I shared with the Acting Interior Secretary several problems and challenges North Dakotans experience in dealing with DOI. DOI’s Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after voting for Senator Richard Shelby’s (R-A.L.) disaster supplemental appropriations plan to make over $13 billion in emergency aid available to states and territories affected by recent natural disasters:“Senator Shelby’s plan allows states like North Dakota- which is expected to experience severe flooding this spring- to apply for this supplemental disaster relief as the need arises, while also providing immediate... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on the proposed joint employer rule:“This ambiguous Obama-era rule creates uncertainty for small business franchises and jeopardizes their ability to function independently. These small businesses are run by members of the local community;  federal bureaucrats should not force them to relinquish operational control to their... CONTINUE READING