Press Releases

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the passing of North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem:“Kris and I are saddened to hear of the passing of North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem. I considered him a close friend and trusted colleague. Wayne was a true patriot, dedicating his life to public service and our great state. He always fought for what was right. My thoughts and prayers are with Beth and his family. Wayne will be sorely missed by... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and a group of 45 lawmakers on a bipartisan and bicameral letter calling for the extension of expanded coverage of telehealth services to be included in must-pass legislation in February. Provisions from the CONNECT for Health Act were included in previous COVID-19 relief legislation to allow Medicare beneficiaries in all areas of the country to utilize telehealth services from their homes, as well as... 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 and the Senate Banking Committee, joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business today to discuss the situation in Ukraine and Federal Reserve nominees. Excerpts and the full video are below.On Ukraine:“The ball is in Vladimir Putin's court. The notion that somehow the United States could unilaterally make the decision to not allow... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Banking Committee, joined Senators Tim Scott (R-SC),  Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Banking Committee Ranking Member Pat Toomey (R-PA) in introducing the FDIC Board Governance Reform Act, legislation to reform the governance of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The bill is designed to better insulate the agency from political interference and preserve its independence.“In the last year, we saw an attempted coup of... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $1,179,896 to the Community Action Project in Dickinson. The funds come through the Head Start and Early Head Start programs, which promote school readiness for young children and toddlers from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development as well as early learning, health, and family well-being. CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, joined Steve Inskeep on NPR’s Morning Edition and discussed tackling climate change. Excerpts and the full video are below.On Fossil Fuels:“I reject the notion that you have to stop all fossil fuel production and all fossil fuel use in America to solve climate change. Let’s not be so focused on ‘I hate coal,’ and focus on ‘let’s reduce emissions.’ We need to be in a... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement today announcing he joined the bipartisan Senate Ukraine Caucus:“As Russian aggression against Ukraine continues to intensify, it is incredibly important to be a part of this bipartisan caucus and demonstrate Congress’ enduring support for their country. The Senate Ukraine Caucus demonstrates to Vladimir Putin there is strong unity, respect, and support... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) in introducing a bipartisan resolution designating this week, January 23 – January 29, 2022, as National School Choice Week. “Education is one of the most valuable gifts we can give to the next generation. We need to give families more options, not less, and empower parents and students to choose what’s right for them,” said Senator Cramer. “Our resolution applauds the education system for their role in teaching 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, joined Linsey Davis on ABC News Live last night to discuss the situation in Ukraine. This follows the senator’s trip to Ukraine last week. Excerpts and the full video are below. On the Importance of Ukraine:“There are a number of national security reasons when it comes to the stability of Europe. The stability of Europe is of important consequence... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Senator James Lankford (R-OK) in introducing a resolution to recognize the need to stand up for parents’ choices in their children’s education during National School Choice Week. The resolution recognizes the necessity of school choice as a tool to empower parents with the freedom to choose the best educational environment for their children, particularly as it relates to COVID-19 and to combat destructive ideologies like Critical Race Theory... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) in sending a letter to the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct a comprehensive review of the decisions by the Biden Administration that have led to the worst border crisis in United States history. “It’s no secret the Biden Administration has failed to take care of the border. Because of their own... 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, joined Larry Kudlow on Fox Business to discuss his trip to Ukraine last week, Ukraine-Russia tensions, and Democrats’ failed Build Back Broke plan. Excerpts and the full video are below. On Joe Biden’s Leadership: “What we should have done is be tougher up front. With regard to Nord Stream 2, that was an act... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $62,870 to Spirit Lake Tribe. The funds will be used for unforeseen costs for compliance with the Uniform Relocation Act. The grant will allow the Tribe to complete the cleanup of remaining buildings that were part of the original workplan and grant proposal to allow the properties to be reused as new home sites, open space, and for tribal services. CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video.***WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement ahead of the national March for Life. The full statement and video are below.“To all who march, thank you. Thanks for giving your time – that irrevocable gift – and for braving the cold to stand as a voice for the voiceless. I have always promised the people of North Dakota that I would fight for life at all stages. I will always fulfill that promise. This is an issue of women’s... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), John Thune (R-SD), and several Republican colleagues urged U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra to rescind an interim final rule (IFR) that places one-size-fits-all federal mandates on Head Start programs across the nation. Included in the IFR is a universal masking requirement for all individuals in a Head Start facility above the age of two, including staff, volunteers, and children. The IFR also requires... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) in introducing the Restore Parental and Consumer Medical Rights in the Nation’s Capital Act, legislation to overturn the COVID-19 vaccination requirements on consumers and students imposed by the District of Columbia.“Americans should not be required to show personal medical records just to eat at a restaurant or work out at the gym. These are decisions best left to individuals, their doctors, and businesses... 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), issued the following video statement on his trip to Ukraine earlier this week to meet with President Zelenskyy and other Ukrainian officials to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to Ukraine, which continues to face an increasingly belligerent Russia.Timestamps for topics discussed are below.  Main... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement in response to voting against the Democrats’ partisan election takeover bill. After the bill failed to gain a majority of support in the Senate, the Democrats attempted to eliminate the 60-vote threshold to end debate, in order to ram through their radical agenda, which would silence millions of citizens and entire states. “The Democrats have created a fake crisis. These attempts to undermine the integrity of the U.S.... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download the video. Click here for audio.***WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, delivered remarks at a press conference regarding Ukraine. This immediately follows Senator Cramer’s participation in the bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) trip to Kiev to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. On Ukraine:“In the spirit of unity, let me agree with all of my... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) launch of the Bridge Replacement, Rehabilitation, Preservation, Protection, and Construction Program (Bridge Formula Program). The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) plans to provide $26.5 billion for states to repair bridges and... CONTINUE READING