Press Releases

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

WASHINGTON – On July 28, 2023, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced new regulations and standards which would negatively affect vehicle manufacturers and pass higher costs along to American consumers. The proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars and light-duty trucks would impose burdensome and costly regulations requiring automakers to double the average fleet-wide fuel economy in under 10 years. These standards effectively... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced an award of two grants, totaling $5,677,883 to the North Dakota Department of Transportation through the Fiscal Year 2024 Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief Program. The funds will go towards the following initiatives: $4,777,883 to address the severe flooding in Eastern North Dakota which occurred on April 12, 2022. The flooding resulted in widespread damage to culverts and roadway erosion on state and county... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – In response to the financial crisis from 2007 to 2009, Basel III Endgame was created to set the standards for capital reserves, liquidity, and leverage at financial institutions. As proposed, the increased capital requirements in Basel III Endgame will restrict billions of dollars in capital from financial institutions and hinder access to credit for consumers. This month, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined two letters citing concerns over the Basel III Endgame proposal’s... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here to download audio.*** WASHINGTON — During a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing on Tuesday, members heard testimony from Melissa G. Dalton, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs, regarding her nomination to be the Under Secretary of the Air Force. If confirmed, Dalton would be the second-highest ranking civilian official in the United States Air Force and would serve directly under the Secretary of the... CONTINUE READING

**Click here for audio.**  BISMARCK — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announced he will not seek a third term as governor.  “No one could ever say Doug Burgum isn’t his own person. He has served North Dakota very well. I’ve been honored to work with him these last several years, and I look forward to working with him a lot more. He has earned the right to take a short or long break or seek a promotion. Whatever it is, he... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – Last month, the Colorado Supreme Court issued a ruling which disqualified former President Donald Trump from holding office pursuant to Section Three of the 14thAmendment, which makes it a crime to assist or engage in rebellion or insurrection against the authority of the United States. The ruling directed the Colorado Secretary of State to remove Trump’s name from the state’s presidential primary ballot. This controversial decision disrespects the rights of voters and dilutes the... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after voting against a continuing resolution (CR), a short-term funding measure which would continue Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations for federal agencies through the beginning of March. This measure, which passed the Senate by a vote of 77 to 18, will now head to the U.S. House of Representatives. “Today’s vote averts a partial shutdown, but we shouldn’t pat ourselves on the back for doing the bare minimum. The American... CONTINUE READING