WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Questions Defense Nominees on Modernization, Protecting Innovators, Access to Rural Mental Health Care Services ***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) held a hearing today to consider four nominations for key positions within the U.S. Department of Defense. During the hearing, members heard testimony from  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Questions FWS, EPA Nominees on WOTUS, Cooperative Federalism in EPW Hearing ***Click here for audio. Click here for video.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing to discuss nominees to serve in the Trump administration. The hearing featured testimony from Brian Nesvik, nominee for Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer, Fetterman, McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand VA Burial Benefits WASHINGTON, D.C. - In 1985, U.S. Air Force Veteran Dennis "Denny" Krisfalusy and his wife, Lois, tragically died during an earthquake in Mexico City. While neither of their remains were found, Dennis received a memorial headstone at the Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Pennsylvania. Lois was ineligible to h more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer, Kelly Introduce Bill to Cut Red Tape for State DOTs WASHINGTON, D.C. - Under current law, state departments of transportation (DOTs) submit a Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP) every four years to the Federal Highway Administration. State TAMPs are planning and budget documents, intended to ensure effective management and long-term functionality of infrastructure like roads, br more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer, Rosen Introduce Legislation to Enhance Patient Advocacy for Rural Veterans ***Click here to download audio.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) patient advocacy program employs individuals at VA Medical Centers nationwide to manage the feedback received from veterans and their families. The patient advocate serves as a bridge working directly with VA sta more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * D.C. District Court Dismisses Standing Rock DAPL Lawsuit BISMARCK, N.D. - Judge James Boasberg of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia granted North Dakota's motion to dismiss the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's latest lawsuit to shut down the Dakota Access Pipeline. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after the dismissal: "Even Judge Boasber more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on March 24, 2025: * * * Fedorchak introduces resolution to overturn Biden's unscientific 'Once-In-Always-In' rule Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) introduced a resolution today to overturn the Biden administration's burdensome Once-In-Always-In rule, which permanently classifies certain industrial facilities as "major sources" of hazardous air pollutants--even if they succes more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak joins President Trump at White House to discuss priorities for North Dakota, nation Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) joined President Donald Trump and her freshman House Republican colleagues at the White House yesterday and emphasized the importance of the administration's strong leadership to secure our country, fight for peace in the world, grow energy re more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak meets with nation's top grid operators to tackle energy challenges Washington, D.C. -- This week, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) met with energy leaders from across the country to discuss the urgent challenges facing America's power grid and the need for more reliable, affordable energy to meet rising demand. "Our electric grid is at a crossroads, and I appreciated the oppo more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Meets With General Bussiere to Accelerate Sentinel ICBM Program, Ensure Minot has Upgrades Needed to Operate New Cruise Missile ***Click for video and audio.*** MINOT, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today met with Gen. Thomas Bussiere, Commander of the Air Force Global Strike Command, at Minot Air Force Base as part of his efforts to keep the base's nuclear modernizations on track. Hoeven s more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Statement on Dismissal of Lawsuit Seeking o Shut Down Dakota Access Pipeline BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by Standing Rock Sioux Tribe seeking to shut down operation of the Dakota Access Pipeline while the court-ordered environmental impact statement (EIS) process is ongoing. "The Dakota Acces more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * On the House Floor: Fedorchak advocates her legislation to overturn Biden's 'Once-In-Always-In' rule Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) participated in a Special Order on the House Floor today, hosted by Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), to demand an end to the Biden administration's reinstatement of the 'Once-In-Always-In' rule. This regulat more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Rep. Fedorchak: These rules are textbook examples of government overreach Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) voted in favor of H.J. Res. 24 and H.J. Res. 75 this week to overturn two burdensome Biden administration energy regulations. For decades, federal efficiency standards have balanced energy conservation with affordability and practicality. However more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Rep. Julie Fedorchak votes to protect American higher education from foreign adversaries Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in favor of H.R. 1048, the Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act, to protect America's institutions of higher learning from undue foreign influence. more PR