Press Releases

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Bill Hagerty (R-TN), both members of the Senate Banking Committee, introduced the Stop the Nosy Obsession with Online Payments (SNOOP) Act, a bill to strike the tax code provision inserted by the Biden Administration in the American Rescue Plan (ARP) that requires third-party payment platforms to report businesses’ gross transaction volumes totaling more than $600 to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).“Attempts... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, joined Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) in filing an amicus brief to support a review of Buffington v. McDonough before the Supreme Court. In 2009, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) refused to give Thomas Buffington the disability payments he had earned, and the U.S. Court of Appeals has since defended the VA’s decision. In doing so, the Federal Circuit ignored court precedent and... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $2,036,047 to the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDOH).The funds come from the Disaster Relief Fund as authorized under the Stafford Act and will go toward helping reimburse the costs of North Dakota’s efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic. CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, joined Senator John Thune (R-SD) and the entire Senate Republican Conference in urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to suspend the pending rulemaking to redefine the scope of waters protected under the Clean Water Act (CWA), specifically waters of the United States (WOTUS), until the U.S. Supreme Court completes its consideration of... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today members of his staff will hold mobile office hours in Washburn and McClusky on Monday, February 14. “Since it’s not always possible for people to travel to my in-state offices, these mobile office opportunities help bring the services we offer closer to the constituents who need them,” said Senator Cramer. “Having members of my staff in Washburn and McClusky will give North... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) on a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding the movement of dangerous illegal immigrants from the border for release into law-abiding American communities.According to recent reports, ICE has been releasing large numbers of dangerous single adult illegal immigrants into our American communities. After being processed en masse at makeshift border facilities, these... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.***WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) questioned Sarah Bloom Raskin, nominee to be Vice Chairman for Supervision and a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, at a Senate Banking Committee hearing today. The senator focused his questioning on her extreme views on climate finance and her attempts to explain away those disagreements.“In your exchange with Senator Kennedy, you were trying to explain the context... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $1,089,740 to Mayville State University.These 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

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) co-sponsored theImproving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act, bipartisan and bicameral legislation to improve timely access to quality care for seniors under Medicare Advantage introduced by Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS), Krysten Sinema (D-AZ), and John Thune (R-SD). Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act will modernize the way Medicare Advantage plans and health care providers use prior authorization, a tool used by health... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Committee, issued the following statement today on the unanimous passage of the bipartisan Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act out of the VA Committee. Earlier this week, Senator Cramer joined VA Chairman Jon Tester (D-MT) and Ranking Member Jerry Moran (R-KS) in introducing the legislation, which offers post-9/11 combat veterans, including those suffering from conditions caused by toxic... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.***WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) introduced Shalanda Young, nominee to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), at the Senate Budget Committee yesterday, highlighting her work as Deputy Director, as well as her wit and their friendship. Ms. Young is currently the Deputy Director of OMB and serving as the Acting Director of OMB. Excerpts and the full introduction are below. “[Ms. Young]... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Scott Hennen on What’s On Your Mind today to honor the life and service of North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem. Excerpts from the conversation can be found below. “He was the same guy last week that he was back then, which is the greatest testimony to public service. When you accomplish as much as Wayne has accomplished, and you reach the pinnacle of your service and you’re still that same guy that represented the University of... CONTINUE READING

Senators introduce bill allowing pregnant moms to claim the Child Tax CreditWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) and several of his Senate colleagues in introducing the Child Tax Credit for Pregnant Moms Act, which allows pregnant moms to claim the Child Tax Credit for their unborn children.“Every life is precious and sacred, and each life begins before birth. Our bill provides a tax credit for expectant mothers to help offset the costs... CONTINUE READING

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