Press Releases

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) on a letter to President Biden urging him to immediately reopen all federal offices and facilities, and require federal employees to return to the office to better serve the American people. “We urge you to immediately reopen all federal offices and facilities, and require federal employees to return to the office and get back to work serving the American... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee member, joined Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) on a letter to President Joe Biden outlining concerns about his decisions that have weakened American energy independence and emboldened our adversaries.  “In your first 100 days in office, you have cancelled the Keystone XL pipeline, our country has experienced one of the worst gasoline shortages since the 1970s, and you waived the application of... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.***WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Senate Veterans’ Affairs committees, delivered remarks on the Senate floor last week honoring the life and service of World War II veteran and Minot resident Lynn Aas, who turns 100 years old today.“Throughout his life, Lynn Aas has embodied the best of the Greatest Generation. He has lived a meaningful life, sharing his history as a World... CONTINUE READING

By Senator Kevin CramerFox News06.04.21It’s hard to miss the irony in President Joe Biden’s recent decision to allow Russian President Vladimir Putin to move forward with completion of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, a fossil fuel infrastructure project that will solidify Russia’s natural gas monopoly in Europe.On Biden’s first day in office, he revoked a permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, which would have brought us energy from our ally Canada and thousands of good-paying U.S. blue-collar jobs in... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer announced today the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved WBI Energy’s proposed North Bakken Expansion Pipeline.“The North Bakken Expansion project will help get more North Dakota natural gas to market while creating jobs, reducing emissions, and bringing economic growth to our state,” said Senator Cramer. “We are grateful the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved the project and look forward to its... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download media resources.*** BISMARCK — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee member, hosted events in North Dakota today with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan. “Even though I knew we would not always agree on policy, I voted to confirm Michael Regan as EPA Administrator Regan because he gave me his word he would engage in a productive dialogue with North Dakotans, who have... CONTINUE READING

By Jim Saksa Roll Call 06.02.21 When he’s talking to reporters, North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer has a habit of starting his answers with, “Yeah, it’s interesting ...” That fits the Republican’s just-happy-to-be-here persona, which sets him apart from the stern-faced ideologues of Capitol Hill. He’s tickled to be in the mix of things and can laugh about the swirling political dramas that leave other politicians on edge. His party can get its “smile back” in the extended... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Banking and Senate Budget committees, joined a forum convened by the Bismarck Mandan Chamber of Commerce EDC yesterday, where he discussed the economy and ongoing efforts in Washington which will affect North Dakota’s local businesses and financial industry.“I am thankful for the opportunity to participate in a productive discussion with local leaders about the impact of policies Congress is considering and the future of North... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for photos.***WILLISTON, ND – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee member, participated in a Memorial Day program today, where he delivered the rededication address for the Monument to the Unknown, a monument at Riverview Cemetery in Williston, North Dakota, which is believed to be the nation’s first official monument to the fallen, unknown soldier. It was first erected on May 30, 1919, two years before the Tomb of the... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download audio.***WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Budget Committee member, issued the following statement on President Joe Biden’s Fiscal Year 2022 budget proposal released today:“President Biden is siding with the far-left part of his party in calling on Congress to pass a partisan $6 trillion federal budget that appears fundamentally disconnected from our economic reality. With inflation at levels we haven’t seen since 2008, the national debt... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Senator John Kennedy (R-LA), Senate Banking Committee members, this week reintroduced the No Red and Blue Banks Act, a bill to prohibit the federal government from entering into contracts with banks that discriminate against lawful businesses based solely on social policy considerations. The senators introduced this bill last Congress as well.“Banks should not be the arbiters of constitutionality,” said Senator... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Banking Committee member, reintroduced legislation to allow dietary supplements to be purchased with Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA), and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA). The senator introduced this legislation last Congress as well.“Nutritional supplements help lower health care costs and keep Americans healthy,” said Senator Cramer. “By modernizing the rules for... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.***WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Co-Chair of the Senate Space Force Caucus, spoke with General David Thompson, Vice Chief of Space Operations of the U.S. Space Force, at a Senate Armed Services Strategic Forces Subcommittee hearing this week about the framework of Space Force. “If I recall Senator Cramer you were one of the early and passionate advocates for the Space Force, so I’m sure this hearing is... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.***WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Banking, Budget, and Armed Services committees, joined David Asman on Fox Business this afternoon to discuss President Biden’s expected budget proposal, the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, and ongoing infrastructure negotiations between Senate Republicans and the White House. On the Biden Economy:“We're hearing about a $6 trillion budget being presented by... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee member, joined a bipartisan resolution introduced by Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) to recognize and honor the Greatest Generation, the men and women who sacrificed during World War II. The resolution urges the American people to:recognize and honor the sacrifices and accomplishments of the Greatest Generation, who contributed to the success of the United States and the... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC) member, joined SVAC Ranking Member Jerry Moran (R-KS) in introducing the Guaranteeing Healthcare Access to Personnel Who Served (GHAPS) Act, a bill to address gaps in veteran health care to ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is serving veterans in hard-to-reach places.“No matter where they live or what they do for work, our veterans are heroes who deserve the best care this nation can... CONTINUE READING

Senator Cramer Will Host Him for a Listening Session with North DakotansWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee member, announced today he will host Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan on a trip to Bismarck, North Dakota, next Thursday, June 3, for a stakeholder listening session and media availability.“It is an honor to host another senior administration official on their visit to our state. I... CONTINUE READING

Senator Cramer Secures Commitment from EPA Nominee to Hold WOTUS Listening Session in North Dakota if ConfirmedWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on voting in favor of Radhika Fox’s nomination to be Assistant Administrator for Water at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee markup today:“North Dakota is in the heart of the Prairie Pothole Region and is greatly impacted by the EPA’s Waters of... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.***WASHINGTON – At a Senate Banking Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) pressed the CEOs of six major U.S. banks about their policies regarding providing financial services to certain sectors of the energy industry. Senator Cramer began by asking Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser whether her company is focused on reducing carbon emissions or reducing the use of coal.“There’s a very important balance here between energy... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded the following two grants totaling $674,521 to the University of North Dakota (UND): $479,521 for a Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training Program, and$195,000 for Rural Research to Diverse Audiences. CONTINUE READING