Press Releases

***Click here for media resources.*** BISMARCK, N.D. – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined the North Dakota Long Term Care Association (NDLTCA) for its 49th Annual Convention and Expo this evening, where he received the Distinguished Service Award. In a letter notifying Cramer of the honor, the association said it is one of its highest distinctions and “recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and service in support of long term care and the residents,... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a total of $16,644,000 to the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF).   This funding includes three separate CWSRF capitalization grants which will support the planning, design, and construction of water quality improvement projects across the state. CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Department of War (DOW) has awarded a $9,799,991 order to Packet Digital in Fargo, advancing efforts to onshore battery manufacturing for military drones and autonomous systems. The award supports the domestic production of lithium-based battery cells and battery packs under the Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding Innovative Technologies program, which is designed to move emerging technologies from development into operational use. “This investment in Packet... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced an award of $12,014,482 for the following programs and initiatives across North Dakota: $4,562,442 to Minot Public School District 1 to support Head Start and Early Head Start programs. $3,777,040 to the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians to support Head Start and Early Head Start programs. $3,675,000 to the University of North Dakota to provide technical assistance, information, and resources to improve... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for video. Click here for audio*** WASHINGTON, D.C. – Bad math and bad policy were center stage when Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin testified before the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee on the Fiscal Year 2027 EPA budget request. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) first pushed back on misleading claims from U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), who alleged electricity bills were increasing as a result of a “fossil industry plot to subvert... CONTINUE READING

Cramer Cross-Examines VA Witness ***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. – A proposal to expand veterans’ access to outdoor recreation programs was on the docket at a hearing of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC). The Veterans Outdoor Rehabilitation Act, introduced by U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), John Boozman (R-AR), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), will ensure outdoor recreation is an available tool to facilitate community... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. – After serving their sentences, formerly incarcerated individuals should be stepping into a new chapter. But for many, the next chapter is defined by barriers, not opportunity. The challenges they face – from employment to housing to education – don’t end when they are released and persist long after their time is served. Seeking to shine a national spotlight on both the promise and the difficulty of reentry, the Senate... CONTINUE READING

Visit Celebrates 250th Anniversary of U.S. Independence, Enduring U.S. and U.K. Partnership ***Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. – His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla visited the United States this week, marking their first official visit to the United States since the King’s ascension to the throne. The visit honors the longstanding and special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom as America approaches the 250th anniversary of its... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Minot Air Force Base is slated to receive a $230 million nuclear modernization facelift under President Donald Trump’s proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget, zeroing in on support for the next generation of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) operations. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced plans to fund two cornerstone projects tied to the LGM-35A Sentinel program, the replacement for the aging Minuteman III system. Minot, the nation’s only base supporting two... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for media resources.*** GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The rapidly expanding defense ecosystem in Grand Forks received another boost today, with a visit from Vice Chief of Space Operations General Shawn Bratton to the Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Operations Center. The visit comes a day after a major announcement from U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) for a planned $250 million Space Operations Center to be built at Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB). Bratton toured the base with Cramer,... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – Over the last three decades, domestic onion production costs have risen sharply from $1,876 per acre in 1992 to $6,438 in 2025. American onion growers operate under some of the strictest labor, safety, and regulatory standards in the world, but compete against foreign importers with far less stringent oversight, such as those based in Mexico. The outcome is unfair for domestic producers and dangerous for domestic consumers. In 2021, Mexican onions were recalled and credible... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download audio.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. – There’s big news for Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB) in President Donald Trump’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget. The executive budget proposes $250 million for a satellite operations center at GFAFB, expanding the U.S. Space Force’s role in next-generation missions. The three-story facility taps the base’s unmatched expertise to support National Reconnaissance Office and Space Force operations, powering advanced capabilities to strengthen... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download audio.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Senate passed a budget resolution by a vote of 50 to 48 today, marking the first phase of the budget reconciliation process. This resolution is the first step in passing a targeted reconciliation bill to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations for at least the remainder of the Trump administration. The House of Representatives must now pass its version of a... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio. Click here for video*** WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s term comes to a close, the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee held a nomination hearing for Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s Federal Reserve Chair nominee. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) asked Warsh about the independence of the Federal Reserve, and if he has observed philosophical independence within the institution’s deliberative process. Cramer said he’s often found... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – American energy markets are experiencing a full-circle moment nearly 50 years in the making. In 1977, President Jimmy Carter delivered an “unpleasant talk” calling “the energy crisis” “the greatest challenge our country will face in our lifetime … the moral equivalent of war.” Two years later, Iran’s revolution sparked global energy chaos. Fast forward to today, “Iran” and “gas prices” are again dominating headlines, bringing questions about energy independence to the... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for media resources.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. – North Dakota’s deep Norwegian roots reflect the broad, long-standing relationship between the United States and Norway, one built on shared values, cultural ties, and security cooperation. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) spoke about the connection between the two countries at the 12th annual Norwegian-American Defense Conference today, where he delivered the Congressional keynote address. Cramer described the bond as historic and... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Six years after the signing of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), its mandatory Joint Review is quickly approaching. Under its terms, the United States, Mexico, and Canada are required to complete an assessment of the trade agreement by July 1 and jointly decide whether to extend it through 2042. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-MT), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), John Boozman (R-AR), Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and 36 other Senate colleagues on... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for media resources.*** DAWSON, N.D. – One of North Dakota’s last known living Rosie the Riveters, Irene Sprague, got an extra birthday surprise today, speaking with President Donald Trump who wished her a “happy birthday.” U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), who attended the event honoring the 100th birthday of Sprague, called the president and asked if he would say a few words to the centenarian, who worked during World War II with other women and helped power the allies to... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for media resources.*** FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota Air National Guard's 119th Wing, nicknamed the "Happy Hooligans," is flying global missions from the plains of North Dakota. Flying MQ-9 Reaper missions around the clock, the wing delivers real-time intelligence and precision strike capability to commanders across the globe. From surveillance to combat support, its work sits at the heart of modern warfare and is quietly shaping outcomes far beyond U.S. borders. U.S. Senator... CONTINUE READING

Cramer Attends the Celebration, Tours Base and SDA Operations Center ***Click here for photos.*** GRAND FORKS, N.D. – From adversaries overseas to incursions into military installations, small drones have changed warfare and espionage. Grand Forks Air Force Base's (GFAFB) leadership in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is proving itself indispensable in countering emerging drone threats and bolstering America’s national defense. Today, the 319th Reconnaissance Wing at GFAFB officially unveiled the... CONTINUE READING