Press Releases

***Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK, N.D. — After weeks of U.S. pressure and diplomatic efforts led by President Trump, the Iranian regime has agreed to a two-week ceasefire and will reopen the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Senator Kevin Cracrmer (R-ND), chair of the Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee, issued the following statement applauding President Trump for securing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz: “Under his Peace Through Strength leadership, President Trump is showing the world... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded $2,333,044 to two North Dakota tribal nations through the Build America Bureau Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program. The funding will be distributed as follows: $1,583,044 to the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians to support the Gordon Lake Road Infrastructure Enhancement Project. This award will fund planning, design, and engineering activities for the project. The initiative focuses on the reconstruction of... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced awards totaling $9,444,315 to Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot, and the state of North Dakota. The funding will be distributed through the following programs: The Community Development Block Grant Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $350,769 to the University of North Dakota (UND). The funding will support allergy, immunology, and transplantation research to examine the role of peripheral immune cell activity in food-allergy-induced neuroinflammation and demyelination. CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded $625,244 to North Dakota State University (NDSU) through the Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI) Directorate for Engineering. The award will fund a project entitled “MRI: Track 1 Acquisition of PSV QTEC H 3D - Scanning Vibrometer.” This project will allow NDSU to acquire a PSV QTEC H 3D Scanning Vibrometer to expand its research capabilities and allow researchers to precisely measure vibrations and sound... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for photos. Click here for B-roll.*** GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck will soon be displaying a powerful tribute to the state’s enduring role in America’s nuclear deterrence. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today he has secured a decommissioned Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile, which will be a prominent addition to the museum’s new Military Gallery, now under construction and scheduled for completion in... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A key space security coalition is moving to expand as two U.S. Senators push to bring more Indo-Pacific allies into the fold. The Multinational Force-Operation Olympic Defender (MNF-OOD), a U.S.-led partnership with Australia, Canada, France, Germany, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. It is focused on strengthening coordination in space while improving interoperability, enhancing space domain awareness, addressing orbital debris, and deterring hostile activity. In 2025, the... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. – Veterans have increasingly pointed to outdoor recreation as a tool for recovery and reintegration after leaving military service, noting time in nature and shared activities can help rebuild community, reduce stress, and support long-term mental health. U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), along with U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), are proposing a new effort to expand... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio. Click here for video.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee kicked off negotiations to reauthorize the U.S. Export-Import (EXIM) Bank and turn it into an even more powerful tool to spur domestic manufacturing. Last month, U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced legislation to reauthorize the bank for 10 years, the longest reauthorization of the bank in history. It is his second time leading the charge... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. – After a roughly six-week shutdown, the Senate passed legislation to reopen the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ensure funding is restored to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the Coast Guard, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The measure now heads to the House for consideration. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement applauding the bill’s... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) today announced Chief of Staff Mark Gruman will depart his office on April 3, after accepting a position in the private sector. Micah Chambers will take over as his new Chief of Staff after serving as Cramer’s Legislative Director, a position Mary Silverthorn will assume. Gruman has served as Chief of Staff since 2013, overseeing operations in Cramer’s Washington, D.C., office and helping implement his legislative and communications strategy.... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – For over 25 years, expenditures from the Highway Trust Fund have exceeded its revenues. In 2024, there were $57 billion in expenditures, but only $43 billion in incoming revenues. Over the last 15 years, Congress has transferred money from the Treasury General Fund – to the tune of $275 billion – while punting on the source of the problem. Offloading the burden on all taxpayers in the form of federal debt – rather than sticking with the “user pays” model Eisenhower envisioned... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration awarded $2,425,000 to the Dickinson Municipal Airport Authority through the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) Program. This award supports the expansion of an existing aircraft rescue and firefighting building. The AIG Program was established by the fully-paid-for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to provide airports with funding for modernization and safety projects. Since its creation, airports in North... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Years of unfettered mandatory federal spending have resulted in a ballooning national debt. To address this, a bipartisan group of lawmakers in Washington has introduced a bill to set a sustainable target for federal spending. U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, and Angus King (I-ME) teamed up to introduce the 3% Resolution to support the goal of reducing the federal budget deficit to 3% of gross domestic... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. – As military leaders confront evolving threats across the world, lawmakers on the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) heard testimony on the strategic posture of the United States Northern Command (NORTHCOM) and United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), two of the combatant commands central to U.S. homeland defense and security cooperation across the Western Hemisphere. During the hearing, SASC Airland Subcommittee... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $2,057,009 to two North Dakota tribal nations through the Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund. The funds are distributed as follows: $1,280,819 to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) 3400 Roadway Realignment Safety Project. These funds will be used for engineering and construction to realign an approximately 0.8-mile section of BIA 3400 to address slope,... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – For veterans living in highly rural states, accessing timely health care can be a daily struggle. Long drives, excessive wait times, and backlogged U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities often make receiving timely routine care a major challenge. Today, the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC) overwhelmingly advanced U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Tim Sheehy’s (R-MT) Critical Access for Veterans Care Act, which is designed to support veteran care... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of War (DOW) awarded a $63,966,205 contract to United Crane & Excavation Inc., for maintenance, repair, and design of paving projects at Grand Forks Air Force Base. Work is expected to be completed by March 15, 2031. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), chair of the Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee, issued the following statement recognizing the need for the contract: “With the 319th Reconnaissance Wing delivering crucial intelligence and... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) announced an award of $100 million for work on the Eastern North Dakota Alternate Water Supply (ENDAWS) project, and $8 million at the McClusky Canal and Snake Creek Pumping Plant. This funding was provided by the Working Families Tax Cuts bill, which President Trump signed into law in July. “Today’s announcement is the result of the North Dakota delegation’s work to secure this funding in the Working Families Tax Cuts law,” said Cramer.... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for media resources.*** BISMARCK, N.D. – America’s technological ingenuity and how it’s being harnessed for national defense took center stage at the fourth annual National Security Innovation Base (NSIB) Summit. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined military leaders, other policymakers, and innovators from across the defense and technology sectors to chart the future of U.S. military modernization. Hosted by the Reagan Institute, the summit brought together public and... CONTINUE READING