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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving North Dakota Newsletter for 2025-05-03 ( 17 items )  
Cramer Highlights Importance of Veteran Access to Suicide Prevention Services at Senate Committee Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Highlights Importance of Veteran Access to Suicide Prevention Services at Senate Committee Hearing The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee (SVAC) held a hearing today to discuss the importance of enhancing outreach to better support the mental health of veterans across the nation. During the hearing, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) questioned Dr. Thomas O'Toole, Acting Assistant Under  more PR

Cramer Meets North Dakota Midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Discusses USNA Mission and Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Meets North Dakota Midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Discusses USNA Mission and Programs ***Click here for media resources. ANNAPOLIS, M.D. - Each year, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) nominates North Dakotans to the five service academies where they receive a world-class education and begin their careers in the Armed Services. Today, Cramer caught up with two more PR

Cramer, Warner Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Authorize Remote Online Notarizations Nationwide (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer, Warner Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Authorize Remote Online Notarizations Nationwide ***Click here for audio. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Despite significant advancements in digital technology, remote notarization has yet to be fully deployed and accepted on an interstate basis. While nearly every state allows for remote electronic notarization, regulations and recognition vary between states.  more PR

EPA celebrates 100 days with 100 environmental actions (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA celebrates 100 days with 100 environmental actions Major accomplishments achieved in Mountains and Plains Region DENVER -- Yesterday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released a recap of 100 environmental actions Exit EPA's website taken by the agency during President Trump's First 100 Days in office. The recap highlights numerous accomplishments in EPA Re more PR

Fedorchak applauds House passage of Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act (10)
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak applauds House passage of Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act Washington, D.C. - The Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday evening with a bipartisan vote. The legislation, cosponsored by Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND), honors the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team for their historic victory o more PR

Fedorchak statement on Senate passage of resolution to repeal 'Once-In-Always-In' rule (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak statement on Senate passage of resolution to repeal 'Once-In-Always-In' rule Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) released the following statement after the Senate passed S.J.Res. 31, legislation she introduced in the House to overturn the Biden administration's reinstatement of the burdensome "Once-In-Always-In" rule. The resolution, introduced by Senator John Curt more PR

Fedorchak welcomes Western North Dakota Honor Flight veterans (10)
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak welcomes Western North Dakota Honor Flight veterans Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today welcomed 180 veterans to the nation's capital as part of the Western North Dakota Honor Flight. The group was escorted by Capitol Police from their hotel to the U.S. Capitol steps, where they met with Fedorchak and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum before heading f more PR

Hoeven Introduces Andrea Travnicek at Senate ENR Committee Confirmation Hearing (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Introduces Andrea Travnicek at Senate ENR Committee Confirmation Hearing Senator, Nominees Discuss Advancing Water Supply Projects, Ensuring Access to Taxpayer-Owned Energy Resources WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week introduced Dr. Andrea Travnicek at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee hearing on her nomination as Assistant Secretary for Water and Science at the more PR

Hoeven, Murray, Boozman, Rosen Reintroduce Bill to Recognize April As Month of the Military Child (10)
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven, Murray, Boozman, Rosen Reintroduce Bill to Recognize April As Month of the Military Child WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) joined Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.), John Boozman (R-Ark.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) in leading bipartisan legislation to designate April as the "Month of the Military Child." The Month of the Military Child is observed each April to celebrate and honor th more PR

Hoeven: $3 Million in State Funding a Key Step in Advancing FNC Veterans Memorial Center (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven: $3 Million in State Funding a Key Step in Advancing FNC Veterans Memorial Center Senator Marks Milestone as State Now Participating in Larger Effort to Build a First-Class Federal Cemetery for Veterans BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today joined the signing of Senate Bill 2265, legislation which provides $3 million in state funding for the development of a Veterans Memorial Center a more PR

Hoeven: Senate Passes CRA to Knock Down Biden Administration's 'Once-In-Always-In' Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven: Senate Passes CRA to Knock Down Biden Administration's 'Once-In-Always-In' Rule WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today issued the following statement after the Senate approved a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval he is cosponsoring to overturn the Biden administration's burdensome "Once-in-Always-in" rule, more PR

House passes TAKE IT DOWN Act, cosponsored by Rep. Fedorchak (10)
WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * House passes TAKE IT DOWN Act, cosponsored by Rep. Fedorchak Washington, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the TAKE IT DOWN Act, legislation cosponsored by Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) to combat the online exploitation of individuals through the non-consensual sharing of intimate images. "The rise of technology has made it easier than ever for private images to  more PR

In Light of Holmberg Case, Sen. Mathern Proposes Bill to Make Lawmakers, Higher Ed Employees Mandated Reporters of Crimes Against Children and Renew Call to Empower Ethics Commission (10)
BISMARCK, North Dakota, April 29 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on April 28, 2025: * * * In light of Holmberg case, Sen. Mathern Proposes Bill to Make Lawmakers, Higher ed Employees Mandated Reporters of Crimes Against Children and Renew Call to Empower Ethics Commission BISMARCK - Today, Sen. Tim Mathern (D-Fargo) proposed legislation to require elected officials and employees of higher education institutions to report knowledge of crimes against c more PR

Letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Highlights Concerns Over Divestment of Legacy Airborne ISR Capabilities (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Highlights Concerns Over Divestment of Legacy Airborne ISR Capabilities BISMARCK, N.D. - Over the last couple of years, the U.S. Air Force has begun to rapidly divest legacy airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms without demonstrating how new capabilities can replace them. The rate of investment and divestment leaves the  more PR

North Dakota Center for Persons With Disabilities Staff Layoffs Show That "every North Dakotan is on the Chopping Block for This Administration" Says Dem-NPL Chair (10)
BISMARCK, North Dakota, May 2 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release: * * * North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities staff layoffs show that "every North Dakotan is on the chopping block for this administration" says Dem-NPL Chair MINOT - As a direct result of the Trump-Musk federal budget cuts, nearly two dozen employees with the North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities have been laid off. Assistant Senate Minority Leader Josh Boschee re more PR

Rep. Fedorchak, Senator Cramer urge congressional leaders to reform energy tax credits, prioritize grid reliability (10)
WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fedorchak, Senator Cramer urge congressional leaders to reform energy tax credits, prioritize grid reliability Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) and Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) are calling on congressional leadership to reevaluate and reform federal energy tax credits to better align with America's goals of energy reliability, affordability, and security. In a lette more PR

Senator Cramer, Rep. Fedorchak Urge Congressional Leaders to Reform Energy Tax Credits, Prioritize Grid Reliability (10)
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Cramer, Rep. Fedorchak Urge Congressional Leaders to Reform Energy Tax Credits, Prioritize Grid Reliability WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND)are calling on congressional leadership to reevaluate and reform federal energy tax credits to better align with America's goals of energy reliability, affordability, and security. In a lett more PR