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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sens. Kevin Cramer (R-ND), John Kennedy (R-LA), Jon Tester (D-MT), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), James Lankford (R-OK), Steve Daines (R-MT), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) introduced the bipartisan Phair Relief Act on Wednesday to lower drug costs for seniors and improve financial certainty for community pharmacies. “Pharmacy DIR fees are unpredictable for... CONTINUE READING

This bipartisan reauthorization would be the longest ever, allowing U.S. businesses to go toe-to-toe with foreign competitors WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators and Senate Banking Committee members Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) introduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank for 10 years. The bank is set to expire on September 30th.  “Many North Dakota businesses utilize the Export-Import Bank to access global markets,” said Cramer. “Reauthorizing... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s testified before two committees in the House of Representatives which used taxpayer resources to spend all day questioning Mueller about his $35 million report that found President Trump did not conspire with Russia:“Move on.” ### CONTINUE READING

***Click here for video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the U.S. Senate passing H.R.1327, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act:“I applaud the leaders in both parties for moving this legislation quickly. Those who ran toward danger on 9/11 to save the millions running to safety deserve better than partisan division in Washington. Reauthorizing this program gives these heroes certainty and security for... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) today announced mobile office hours for Beach and Medora on Tuesday, July 30.  “While it’s not always easy or possible for people to get to my state offices, mobile office hours bring our services closer to constituents,” said Senator Cramer. “Having members of my staff in Beach and Medora gives North Dakotans more time to explore solutions to the problems they face with people who are in a... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on Mark Esper being confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be U.S. Secretary of Defense:“I welcome Mr. Esper’s confirmation. We expedited his nomination process because filling this post is vital to national security. I look forward to working with him on our shared priorities of nuclear modernization, Space Force, and the unique capabilities of North Dakota’s military community.” As the first North Dakotan to serve on the... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, a senior member of the Senate Banking Committee, today announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation that ensures legal marijuana and related businesses have access to comprehensive and affordable insurance coverage. The Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana (CLAIM) Act is cosponsored by Rand Paul (R-KY), Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND). The Banking Committee, this morning, will hold a hearing with industry leaders... CONTINUE READING

PREDATORS Act establishes a Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for reducing human-predator conflict. WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), John Barrasso (R-WY), Tom Carper (D-DE), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced S. 2194, Promoting Resourceful and Effective Deterrents Against Threats Or Risks involving Species (PREDATORS) Act. This legislation would establish a new Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize for reducing human-predator conflict through innovative, non-lethal... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, DC – As insulin prices continue to climb and Americans throughout the nation risk their lives by rationing their insulin supplies, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) announced new legislation to combat these skyrocketing costs and hold health care middlemen accountable. Shaheen’s bipartisan bill – the Insulin Price Reduction Act – would hold pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), big pharmaceutical companies and insurers accountable for these surging prices by incentivizing... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) seeking public comment on revising agricultural commodity or livestock definitions in hours-of-service (HOS) regulations:“This is a good next step, and I applaud DOT and USDA leadership for taking it. HOS reform is a top priority for our agricultural community. I encourage stakeholders in North Dakota and across the country to offer comments, and I look forward to... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) have introduced legislation that would prioritize health care and nutrition services for Holocaust survivors, increasing the likelihood they could continue to live in their own homes rather than be forced into nursing homes or assisted living facilities. The bill, S. 2179, the Trauma-Informed Modernization of Eldercare for Holocaust Survivors Act or the “TIME for Holocaust... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarding Agricultural Trade Promotion (ATP) Funding:“These funds help U.S. agriculture identify and reach new markets. I applaud the Secretary for working to assist our farmers and producers during this time of market disruption.” More information from USDA including a list of funding recipients is available here. ### CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – The North Dakota Congressional delegation issued the following statement on North Dakota’s Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem suing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) over the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) protests:“We support the Attorney General because the Army Corps allowed the protest on its land, and our state was forced to pay for law enforcement and public safety costs.” ### CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Hoeven (R-ND) and Representative Kelly Armstrong this week introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to return criminal jurisdiction to the Spirit Lake Nation for crimes committed on the reservation.“Right now Spirit Lake effectively holds jurisdiction in law enforcement matters involving their tribal members. This bill changes the law to match that reality and honors the tribe’s request,” said Cramer. Full... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – Today, Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Ted Cruz (R-TX) encouraged Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to urge his Brazilian and Paraguayan counterparts to acknowledge the devastation of Hezbollah’s presence in their home countries. The letter comes during Secretary Pompeo’s visit to Argentina this weekend to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the tragic bombing of the Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) building, a Jewish community... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – The North Dakota Congressional delegation issued the following statement on North Dakota’s Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem petitioning the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to overturn Washington State’s law imposing oil restrictions:“We support Attorney General Stenehjem for petitioning the federal government to preempt this law, and we stand with our state in their efforts. Washington’s law lacks scientific basis and represents a de-facto ban on Bakken crude oil. We urge... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) passing Mark Esper’s nomination to be U.S. Secretary of Defense out of committee:“I applaud the committee for moving quickly and collaboratively to fill this important post. I supported Mr. Esper’s nomination in committee because of his excellent credentials, readiness to serve, and commitment to North Dakota’s military priorities. I urge my colleagues to join me in... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) delivered remarks on the U.S. Senate floor today commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission that landed on the moon.“50 years ago yesterday, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins launched the Apollo 11 mission,” said Senator Cramer. “That week, my eight-year-old self and an estimated 650 million of my closest friends around the world watched Neil... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) delivered remarks before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Policy today. At a hearing entitled “Economic Mobility: Is the American Dream in Crisis?” Senator Cramer discussed the uniqueness North Dakota’s economy and the importance of aligning policies with available economic opportunities.“I grew up in a home with a father who quit high school because he could make so much money as a rural... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) questioned U.S. Secretary of Defense nominee Mark Esper at the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing on his nomination today. They first discussed the importance of nuclear modernization.“I appreciate your commitment to the nuclear triad and the importance of deterrence, specifically the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD),” Senator Cramer said in a question to Mr. Esper... CONTINUE READING