Press Releases

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement today on the establishment of the U.S. Space Command:“The United States is the best in the world at space, and our adversaries know it. Our capabilities in space provide our military forces with significant advantages, which is why our enemies target this domain. I applaud President Trump and his administration for acting quickly to maintain our dominance... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator and Senate and Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the U.S. Environmental and Protection Agency proposing updates to the prior administration’s national standards for the oil and natural gas industry:“North Dakota is a leader in oil and natural gas production; and as I like to say, North Dakota does not need Washington imposing its mediocrity on our excellence. This proposed rule... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and the entire Senate Republican caucus sent a letter to the Supreme Court today in response to Democratic Senators threatening to pack the court if a certain case was not heard.“Judicial independence is under assault. Democrats in Congress, and on the presidential campaign trail, have peddled plans to pack this court with more justices in order to further their radical legislative agenda,” the letter says. “Democrats’ amicus brief... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for video. Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator Jim Bridenstine will come to Grand Forks to visit the University of North Dakota (UND) Space Program and the Grand Sky Park on Wednesday, September 4. “Grand Forks is the premier location for space exploration research and emerging space technology,” said Senator Cramer. “Administrator Bridenstine’s visit... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) today announced President Donald J. Trump nominated Daniel M. Traynor to be U.S. District Judge for North Dakota.“I am grateful President Trump nominated Dan, whom I have known for over 30 years. I urged the President to choose him because he is a person of tremendous character, committed to the rule of law and our Constitution,” said Senator Cramer. “Like his father, Dan has spent his professional life as an attorney,... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for video. Click here for audio.*** EL PASO, TX – Today, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) traveled to El Paso, Texas, to tour a port of entry, border wall construction, and an ICE processing center at the southern border with agents from Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).“The men and women who work to protect our border are the very best our nation has to offer,” said Senator... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) today announced he will hold a “Coffee With Cramer” town hall in Jamestown on Friday, August 30.“The best part of public service is the public,” says Senator Cramer. “Coffee with Cramer events—in addition to weekly talk radio town halls— afford me the direct access to North Dakotans I need in order to serve our state... CONTINUE READING

Senator Cramer Pushed Japan to Consider Bilateral Agriculture Opportunities with Japan Earlier this Month ***Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement today on President Donald J. Trump announcing a trade deal in principal with Japan:“Congratulations to President Trump and Prime Minister Abe for securing this trade deal which helps American farmers, workers, and businesses. Japan agreed to purchase significant amounts of... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has approved $100,000 to be granted to the University of North Dakota (UND) for the commercialization of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The EDA investment will fund the second year of a five-year University Center Economic Development Program at the University for Autonomous Systems Innovation, which provides technical assistance and applied research to... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) sent a letter to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Neil Chatterjee expressing his concern over the reliability and resilience of our nation’s electricity system.  Click here to download the official letter. The text of the letter is as follows: Chairman Chatterjee: I am writing with continued concern for the reliability and resilience of our Nation’s electricity system.  While consumers currently experience relatively stable... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today he will visit the southern border on Tuesday, August 27.“There is a crisis at the southern border,” said Senator Cramer as he announced the tour. “I am going to El Paso to see this crisis first hand and to hear from our law enforcement on the ground about what they need from us.” Senator Cramer will use his visit to observe border wall construction, port of entry operations, detention facilities,... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) delivered remarks on conservation and private property rights at the America’s Grassland Conference today.“This conference brought us together to highlight and craft innovative conservation solutions for our nation’s grasslands. I would ask that as we build conservation plans and priorities, we start with the cornerstone of respecting landowners,” said Senator Cramer. “The most successful conservation programs are achieved when the stewards... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) met with the North Dakota chapter of the Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) today.“We discussed legislation to help find a cure for Chronic Wasting Disease,” said Senator Cramer. “I assured them their voice had been heard and highlighted the bills I support to address this issue.” Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a contagious neurological disease affecting elk, deer, and moose. It causes degeneration of the brains of infected animals... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) today launched his Veterans Advisory Board, a group of North Dakota veterans the Senator will meet with regularly to advise him on public policy affecting veterans.“In the six years I served in the House of Representatives, this Advisory Board helped shape the policies I supported and the bills I introduced,” said Senator Cramer. “Now, I have reformed this committee and added more people who have either... CONTINUE READING

FARGO – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) today delivered remarks and participated in the ground breaking ceremony for Aldevron, a local biotechnology production company that is expanding their business and creating more jobs.“Aldevron never takes a back seat when it comes to biotechnology innovation. They lead the way for entrepreneurship and innovation,” said Senator Cramer. “I appreciate the opportunity to be a part of today’s event that highlights the growth of another successful... CONTINUE READING

FARGO – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) calling for permits to be revoked for the Dakota Access and Keystone XL pipelines:“The Senator is wrong. She is siding with the radical, out-of-state protestors who terrorized our law enforcement while the federal government did nothing. These legally-permitted pipelines are critical pieces of energy infrastructure that protect both our national security and our economic security. They... CONTINUE READING

DEVILS LAKE, ND – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) on Thursday toured Camp Grafton and received a brief on their partnership with U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) to test a long-range radar.“I look to connect with our National Guard as often as I can,” said Senator Cramer, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC). “Thursday, I received an update on the Over the Horizon Radar testing from officials on the ground and North Dakota military leaders.” The Senator’s visit... CONTINUE READING

DEVILS LAKE, ND – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) held a Coffee with Cramer town hall with constituents in Devils Lake today, where they discussed his overseas recent trip, constituent services, and the news of the day.“I believe every problem we face can be solved through family discussions over coffee,” said Senator Cramer. “Our country needs to have more family discussions.” During the event, Senator Cramer heard from veterans seeking assistance in maneuvering through the federal... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) today announced he will hold a “Coffee With Cramer” town hall in Devils Lake this Friday, August 16.“The best part of public service is the public,” says Senator Cramer. “Coffee with Cramer events—in addition to weekly talk radio town halls— afford me the direct access to North Dakotans I need in order to serve our state... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) unveiling improvements to Endangered Species Act (ESA) implementing regulations:“The Endangered Species Act exists to identify struggling species and help them recover. Unfortunately, current implementation is drawn out and ineffective. Today’s... CONTINUE READING