Press Releases

***Click here to download audio.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. – After nearly a decade of objections and obstructions, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) issued its Record of Decision (ROD) for the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) Lake Oahe Crossing, completing the court-ordered environmental review process. This ROD authorizes an easement for the pipeline’s continued operation. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Transportation and... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Americans are more interested than ever in living healthy, fulfilling lives, and are increasingly turning to dietary supplements for proactive health management. Supplements play an important role in Making America Healthy Again by helping to fill nutritional gaps, prevent deficiencies, and support overall health. Yet despite their widespread use and growing role in preventative care, federal law generally prevents Americans from freely using their own Health Savings Accounts... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hundreds of energy industry executives gathered in Miami this week for the 23rd Annual Energy Infrastructure CEO & Investor Conference. For three days, these industry leaders participated in discussions and panels on energy infrastructure. Prior to the start of the conference, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, joined the New York Stock Exchange’s Ashley Mastronardi for an... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $442,393 to North Dakota State University through the National Institute on Aging to support research into age-related cognitive decline and vascular impairment. The grant will fund an NDSU project examining the role of stem cell-derived exosomes, MrgD, and vascular cognitive impairment in aging as researchers work to better understand conditions impacting older adults and explore potential treatment... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced an $846,128.55 investment to support repairs and debris removal efforts across North Dakota following severe storms, tornadoes, and straight-line winds which struck the state June 20 to 21, 2025. The funding will support the following projects and recovery initiatives across the state: $331,809.26 to Kidder County to fund the replacement or repair of embankment, signage, surfaces, and other damages. $244,405.18 to the... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – After months of negotiations, the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee passed the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (Clarity Act) today. This legislation establishes regulatory parameters for digital assets, eliminating the unclear framework which has long plagued the industry. The bill heads to the Senate floor for consideration. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Banking Committee, celebrated the markup. “Today’s successful bipartisan markup of... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As seniors and retirees across America consider estate planning for retirement, they have more options than ever before. In 2022, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) successfully led an effort to include the Legacy IRA Act as part of the SECURE 2.0 Act, allowing seniors to make qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) from their individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and deduct up to $100,000 in QCDs from their gross income each year. However, other types of retirement accounts... CONTINUE READING

Cramer Emphasizes Importance of ISR, Counter-UAS Capabilities WASHINGTON, D.C. – The future of U.S. airpower was on full display at today’s Senate Armed Services (SASC) Airland Subcommittee hearing, where Chairman U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) led a review of Air Force modernization priorities tied to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Defense Authorization Request and Future Years Defense Program. Lawmakers examined how the Air Force is racing to sharpen its technological edge and strengthen... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for media resources.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) sat down with Grand Forks County Administrator Tom Ford for his keynote address to the Association of Defense Communities (ADC), highlighting how policy changes, modernization and oversight are improving our military capabilities and the communities around them. In the detailed discussion, Cramer talked about how Congress, the U.S. military, educational institutions, and defense industry partners are... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. — Abundant oil and gas reserves, paired with first industry-leading fracking technology and affordable, reliable electricity, has put North Dakota at the forefront of U.S. energy dominance. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is capitalizing on this advantage by investing $36 million to support the University of North Dakota’s Energy & Environmental Research Center’s (EERC) work improving enhanced oil recovery technologies in the Bakken formation. “North Dakota is a model for... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for media resources.*** WILLISTON, N.D. – For nearly 15 years, Williston has stood at the forefront of North Dakota’s energy expansion, driving significant growth and development across the state’s northwest region. Alongside the surge in oil production has come rapid population growth. While Williston’s population is currently just over 30,000, it is expected to keep rising in the coming years, underscoring the increasing demand for essential services throughout the region,... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download audio.*** BISMARCK, N.D. – Breaking News: U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota announced Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB) has been named by the U.S. Department of War (DOW) as one of four sites nationwide for a new pilot program testing advanced Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) technologies designed to detect, disable, and destroy hostile drones. The program was authorized in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which Cramer helped... CONTINUE READING

***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