Press Releases

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s decision to not reissue Significant Reduction Exceptions (SREs) for Iran:“An emboldened Iran is a threat to the world, and the disastrous Iran Nuclear Deal did nothing but strengthen this State Sponsor of Terrorism while endangering Israel and our Middle East allies. Today’s announcement is another step toward inflicting the maximum pressure on Iran to end their support for... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement condemning the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka:“The deadly attacks on Christians worshipping on Easter Sunday remind us radical Islam still exists.  This evil must be destroyed. The United States stands with the victims in Sri Lanka and must resolve to seek justice for the people and nations impacted. I am praying that everyone involved will know the peace that can only come from a Risen Savior.” ### CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report being made public:“Attorney General Barr fulfilled his promise to deliver Special Counsel Mueller’s report to Congress and the American people, and I thank him for his professionalism and thoroughness throughout this process. Robert Mueller with 40 FBI agents, 19, lawyers, 22 months and $30 million issued 2,800 subpoenas, executed 500 search warrants, and interviewed 500... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the World Trade Organization (WTO) finding China unfairly administered tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) for corn, rice, and wheat:“For decades China has acted unfairly on the world stage, and American agriculture has paid the price. China’s manipulation of tariff-rate quotas prevented these important North Dakota commodities from increasing their exports, even though the market allowed for it.“Today’s ruling is... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on today’s Opportunity Zone Conference at the White House:“Created under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Opportunity Zones help lift low income Americans out of poverty by encouraging local investment in communities that have faced economic hardship. In North Dakota, Governor Burgum has designated many tribal communities as opportunity zones. I am thankful for the governor’s efforts to bring economic opportunity to... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s sanctuary cities proposal:“Sanctuary cities were purposefully designed to ignore the rule of law and undermine our legal immigration system. Under current requirements, many undocumented immigrants cannot be detained for longer than 20 days. Given the Administration’s limited options, releasing these immigrants into sanctuary cities may make the most sense until Congress is... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced mobile office hours for Kenmare and Mohall on Thursday, April 25.  “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 Kenmare and Mohall gives North Dakotans more time to explore solutions to the problems they face with people who are in a... CONTINUE READING

***Click Here for video.*** WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement regarding the confirmation of Drew Wrigley to serve as U.S. Attorney for North Dakota: “This confirmation was a long time coming, but an eminently qualified nominee like Drew was worth the wait. One of my first actions in the Senate was to advocate for the re-nomination and confirmation of Drew Wrigley. He is an accomplished prosecutor and a sincere public servant who has always gone... CONTINUE READING

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