Press Releases

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) highlighted the need to build a modernized, well-equipped U.S. Space Force with the Air Force Space Command (AFSC) Commander and Combatant Commander of U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) nominee General John Raymond. “Space is emerging as the next realm of military conflict,” Senator Cramer said after their meeting. “In our meeting, I stressed to General Raymond that our next... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approving Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) section 18 emergency exemptions for sugar beets in North Dakota:“Today the EPA approved requests to use the fungicide mefentrifluconazole to protect sugar beets. The product will be available in mid-June, as producers in North Dakota... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator and Environment and Public Works (EPW) committee member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final action to allow the year-round sale of E15 and to reform the renewable identification number (RIN) compliance system under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS):“President Trump promised to allow year-round sales of E15 and continue improving the RIN process, and today Administrator... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced he will host a “Coffee With Cramer” town hall in Hettinger, North Dakota on Friday, June 7.“The best part of public service is the public,” said 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 well.” What:          ... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded North Dakota State University (NDSU) $130,809 to support research to improve plant production. This competitive grant is given through NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative, which is designed to improve rural economies, increase food production, and train the next generation of the agricultural workforce. This NDSU grant is one... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on former Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s press conference:“Robert Mueller spent nearly 2 years and $35 million writing a 450 page report that found zero members of the Trump campaign conspired or coordinated with Russia, and today’s press conference did not change any of that. Mueller is now moving on from the investigation, and it is time for Democrats and the media to do the... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) released his public schedule today for Memorial Day recess: Monday, May 27 through Friday, May 31. All times are local. Please email jake_wilkins@cramer.senate.gov for questions regarding media availabilities.   The schedule is as follows:   Monday, May 27 Sherwood Memorial Day Service – Flag Exchange U.S. / Canada Border North of Sherwood 10:15AM *OPEN PRESS Sherwood Memorial Day Service – Deliver Remarks Sherwood... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement today on the Senate’s disaster aid package:“Today I joined my colleagues in voting for a disaster relief package that provides funding for areas recently affected by natural disasters. The bill also lifts a payment restriction on trade assistance for farmers and extends the flood insurance program which expires at the end of this month. I am thankful to President Trump for his leadership in working with Senate leaders... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on President Donald Trump unveiling the plan to protect the agricultural community from unjustified retaliation and trade disruption:“I spoke with President Trump this morning and expressed my appreciation for protecting the hardworking farmers, ranchers, and producers in North Dakota and across the country against China’s unfair retaliatory acts. For decades China has taken advantage of the United States in trade... CONTINUE READING

North Dakota Priorities Reflected, Service Members’ Livelihood Improved, Space Force Approved WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member issued the following statement today on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):“Yesterday the Senate Armed Services Committee passed this year’s National Defense Authorization Act out of committee with strong bipartisan support. In bolstering our nuclear triad, improving the lives of our service members, and paving the... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) today announced he will hold a “Coffee With Cramer” town hall in Beulah, North Dakota next Wednesday, May 29.“The best part of public service is the public,” said 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 well.” What:          ... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement today after meeting with Lieutenant General Todd Semonite, Major General General Scott Spellmon, and other leaders of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE):“I and these Army Corps leaders discussed recent updates on border wall construction, permanent flooding relief for Fargo and Minot, North Dakota’s claim filed under the Federal Tort Claims Act regarding the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, and Select Energy... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on President Donald Trump announcing he will nominate Barbara Barrett as the next U.S. Secretary of the Air Force:“I am pleased to see President Trump nominate a well-qualified candidate to this important post. North Dakota’s Air Force bases are a foundational part of our state, and they play a pivotal role in the defense of our country. I look forward to meeting to... CONTINUE READING

Chris Died in a Fatal Car Crash while Stationed in Grand Forks, North Dakota WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) attended a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Valor Memorial and Wreath Laying Ceremony last Thursday for Christopher T. Bacon, an Intelligence Collection Operations Manager stationed at the National Air Security Operations Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota at the time of his death.“By all accounts, Chris was a loyal friend and a faithful family man who offered... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the U.S. Economic Development Administration has awarded a $70,000 partnership planning grant for the Red River Regional Council.     This grant will help establish an economic development planning framework, process, and strategy to support private capital investment and job creation in Grafton and Walsh County, North Dakota. Specifically, it supports the update and continued implementation of a comprehensive economic development strategy... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding the United States and Canada lifting the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports:“This is encouraging news for the North Dakota industries who felt the pain of these tariffs and an important step towards approving USMCA. The threat of limited market access and greater uncertainty caused by these tariffs, enacted during USMCA negotiations, will no longer be a concern. If approved, this trade agreement is a... 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 unanimously confirmed Lance Yohe to the IJC. I urged President Trump to appoint Lance- and my Senate colleagues to support him- because of his extensive knowledge and impressive record on regional water issues, especially in the Red River Basin. I know Lance will put his years of... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s proposed immigration plan:“President Trump offered a merit-based, high-security vision to keep our country safe and prosperous by fixing our broken immigration system. The crisis at the southern border requires that we adequately equip our immigration law enforcement officers, and I support the administration’s plan to develop a more merit-based system that includes diversity... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) delivered remarks on the U.S. Senate floor today commemorating Military Appreciation Month.“North Dakotans are very proud of our military heritage,” said Senator Cramer at the beginning of his remarks. “Today we stand to do something we ought to do every day. Something we ought to do in church when we are sitting next to them in the pews or when we are talking to our neighbors and family members: say... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Grant Office approved a grant of $200,000 for Amachi Mentoring based in Dickinson. Amachi Mentoring is a partnership of a local faith based coalition and other community members that specializes in providing mentoring services to at-risk youths and children of prisoners in the Devils Lake region. The HHS discretionary grant is awarded under the Rural... CONTINUE READING