Press Releases

WASHINGTON – Last year, a leaked document from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Richmond Field Office attempted to tie “radical-traditionalist Catholics” to violent extremism. Following a thorough investigation, the House Judiciary Committee released a report detailing the extent of the FBI’s weaponization of law enforcement against Catholics. Since the memorandum was leaked, the FBI has disregarded congressional requests for records which would assist Congress in conducting its own... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) announced an award of more than $3.1 million to North Dakota in Fiscal Year 2023 funding through the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Reclamation Program. This award, made available by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), helps the state reclaim abandoned and dangerous mine lands to eliminate safety hazards and allow for redevelopment uses. “This award is a... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after voting against Joseph Goffman to be Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. “Joe Goffman is a climate zealot who has played a primary role in some of the most excessive, overbearing rules the Biden administration churns out. His role as architect of the Clean Power Plan 2.0 is reason enough to vote against him, but he didn’t even meet his most basic commitment to me to meet with North... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation announced an award of $3,984,102 to airports across the state of North Dakota. This Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) funding will be distributed as follows:  $2,566,048 to Bismarck Municipal Airport for the construction of a service road to the snow removal equipment building. $728,354 to Minot International Airport for installation of 17,000 feet of drainage improvements. $304,000 to the Devils Lake Airport Authority for the second phase of... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – Despite operating safely and securely for over six years, the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) was required to complete a supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the 0.21-mile easement which crosses under the Oahe Reservoir. This marks the third time DAPL has been examined under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), including a 1,261-page Environmental Assessment from 2016 which found no significant impact and a 2017 court-ordered remand analysis. U.S.... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced a BIORETS Site award of $599,997 to the University of North Dakota. This award will support a team of eight teachers as they participate in an intensive research experience for six weeks, followed by two weeks of curriculum development. This program ultimately aims to significantly increase the exposure of rural and tribal students to molecular biology and scientific research. CONTINUE READING

**Click here to download video. Click here to download audio.** WASHINGTON – As required by Section 1260H of the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, the Department of Defense (DOD) is obligated to annually publish the names of “Chinese military companies” operating directly or indirectly in the United States. Lawmakers passed this provision with bipartisan support to counter the People’s Republic of China’s Military-Civil Fusion strategy, which eliminates barriers between... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), joined Gabe Gutierrez on NBC’s “Meet the Press NOW” to discuss how the United States should respond to the drone attack which killed three American soldiers in Jordan. Additionally, they spoke about the status of the ongoing southern border negotiations. Click Here to Watch On How the U.S. Should Respond to Drone Attack in Jordan: “At this point, we just can't continue to project this weakness... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – In 2018, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) took the unprecedented step of classifying bump stocks as machineguns, thereby criminalizing their possession. According to the Chevron doctrine, agencies are given deference in how they interpret statutes under their jurisdiction, too often disregarding Congressional intent and lending itself to activist mischief. In February, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear argument in Garland v. Cargill, a case... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced North Dakota State University (NDSU) is one of its first-ever NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines). The North Dakota Advanced Agriculture Technology Engine, led by Northern Plains AgTech Engine for Food systems Adapted for Resiliency and Maximized Security (FARMS) coalition, will optimize and leverage the existing agricultural opportunities and support NDSU’s AgTech ecosystem to best address global food challenges. The... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – During the American Legion Annual Department Winter Conference on Friday, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) expressed his appreciation for their tireless advocacy and highlighted some of his recent legislative efforts pertaining to veterans’ affairs. Additionally, he reiterated the need to recruit more servicemembers and stand up to our adversaries by projecting strength, not weakness. “The world is on fire and hungry for American leadership, and trying to balance those things is no... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), joined Laura Ingraham on Fox News’ the “Ingraham Angle” to discuss the debate surrounding negotiations on the southern border deal and the current state of the crisis at the border. On How Migrants Would Impact North Dakota’s Workforce: “I'd want to know where the worker is going to work. Farm workers? North Dakotans are going to say... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – The Biden administration announced on Friday a pause on pending decisions regarding exports of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to “look at the impacts of LNG exports on energy costs, America’s energy security, and our environment.” U.S. LNG exports have enhanced the geopolitical influence and international energy security across the board. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined 25 of his colleagues in a letter to President Biden and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced an award of $101,651 to the Oyate Community Development Corporation. This grant will be used to provide technical assistance and training to rural micro-entrepreneurs and microenterprises on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a total award of $1,537,816 to the following programs and initiatives: $1,308,891 to Community Action Partnership for the Head Start and Early Head Start programs.  $228,925 to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services for the Rape Prevention and Education Program. CONTINUE READING

**Click here to download video. Click here to download audio.** WASHINGTON – In an effort to address the use of illegal immigration as a tool to influence congressional district apportionment and Electoral College votes, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined his colleagues in introducing the Equal Representation Act. Specifically, this bill would address the inclusion of illegal immigrants in the count for congressional district apportionment and Electoral College votes; highlight the... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), joined Markie Martin on NewsNation’s “Morning in America” to discuss recent reports surrounding the border security proposal being negotiated by senators, which claim the current bill would allow up to 5,000 migrants a day into the United States. Senator Cramer cleared up the reports, explaining while they have not seen the bill’s text,... CONTINUE READING

**Click here to download video. Click here to download audio.** WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after longtime Director of the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources, Lynn Helms, announced his intention to retire after 26 years of service, effective June 30, 2024. “My initial reaction when I heard Lynn was ‘retiring,’ which I don't quite buy – I didn’t know how anybody so young could retire – but he certainly earned the right to do so. Lynn is... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded $350,000 to Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College (NHSC). These funds will be used to expand Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Learning curricula and outcomes. This project was submitted on behalf of NHSC in collaboration with North Dakota State University, under the New Discovery focus of the Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program. The program assists Tribal Colleges in building institutional... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, during a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) questioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Assistant Administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, Ms. Michal Freedhoff, on the status of the agency finalizing a rule on tolerances for safe uses of chlorpyrifos, a crop protection tool widely used by Midwest sugarbeet... CONTINUE READING