It's time to make sure Guard and Reserve surviving families have the same access to the Fry Scholarship as their Active duty counterparts.

China controls about 90 percent of the rare-earth metal environment.

I rise to discuss why we needed to reform the confirmation process. It was absolutely necessary to ensure that the Senate is able to approve the President's nominees in a timely manner. Delays and obstruction have prevented qualified…

I stand behind the oil and gas industry and will continue to support its involvement in the rural North Dakota communities.

If you ever want to see an example of doing an all-of-the-above energy strategy, I would love to have you all to dinner at my house.

If the Supreme Court rules in favor of the plaintiffs in this case, oversight from this committee is absolutely appropriate.

I rise to join my colleagues, first of all, in, yes, opposing this Green New Deal, this joint resolution, that is full of so many dangerous policies and positions. But before I get into my reasons for that, let me also join my colleague…

Unfortunately, the easiest way to track this is deaths. Then probably the second easiest way to track it is arrests.

I think there has been a very huge shift nationally in how we deal with addiction-related crimes, particularly for our young adults.

If these recent polar vortexes and cold winters taught us anything, it is that we have a well-rounded energy policy that encourages the best ideas. We need to be pragmatic and collaborative to find solutions. That is not what defines this…

Sheriffs from across the country are in D.C. this week, and they have a simple message for Congress: Secure the border. These sheriffs know that border security will help stem the flow of illegal drugs and human trafficking which affect…

I think we run into serious concerns about particularly rural districts who deal with these issues.

Those issues and those challenges are better suited to be dealt with by the people who are closest to their communities.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Rules for the 116th Congress be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Senate Committee on…

The North Dakota State University football team brought home their record seventh FCS championship trophy in 8 years. On January 5, the Bison defeated the Eastern Washington Eagles, 38- 24. The Eagles are a good team and attempted several…

I thank my friend and colleague, Senator Hoeven. Before I get into my prepared comments, let me first associate myself with his words and his eloquent appreciation and congratulations to the folks at NDSU and to the football team. Let me…

I extend my thoughts in regard to the comments made by the senior Senator from Texas in the need for border security. I appreciate his comments, and I, certainly, agree with them. North Dakota State University 2018 FCS Title Victory Madam…

I would like to commend my fellow Senator from North Dakota on his heartfelt comments today and express my support and agreement with him and with those comments. He mentioned a number of pieces of legislation that he is cosponsoring. I am…