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John Hoeven

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John Hoeven is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from North Dakota since January 2011. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the position of Governor of North Dakota from 2000 to 2010. During his tenure in the Senate, Hoeven has focused on issues such as agriculture, energy, and infrastructure, advocating for policies that support North Dakota's economy and rural communities.

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Jun 12, 2026

Judge Traynor is a man of integrity, intellect, and deep faith in our constitutional system. He has earned a reputation as a thoughtful and fair jurist whose commitment to justice is respected by those who know him and those who have…

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Jun 11, 2026

I stressed the importance of ensuring multiple use on USFS lands, including for grazing, energy development and recreation.

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Jun 11, 2026

I appreciate their efforts to keep releases to a minimum, as well as their commitment to conserve water, but we’re going to stay on the Corps to ensure they are doing all they can.

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Jun 11, 2026

Our legislation will reauthorize and expand the DWRA funding, giving North Dakota the resources it needs to build more reliable, drought-resistant water supplies for communities across our state.

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Jun 11, 2026

By securing committee approval with bipartisan support, we are putting this bill in a strong position for passage.

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Jun 11, 2026

I appreciate my fellow members of the Senate Energy Committee for working with me to approve this legislation once again, as we did in the 118th Congress.

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Jun 10, 2026

Lake levels should not be allowed to drop any further this summer, and the Corps should be planning ahead to reduce releases over the winter and into next year so we can get the lake back up to a sustainable level.

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Jun 10, 2026

We cannot afford for more water to be taken out of the lake, a point I drove home in my conversations this week with Army Corps Chief General Graham and Missouri River Division Chief Remus.

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Jun 10, 2026

Lake Sakakawea is already 9 feet lower than expected, due to the low snowfall last winter.

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Jun 10, 2026

We need to adjust Tier-2 tariff rates for our sugar industry. It’s vitally important as this is a huge industry for our region, and important for the country, as well. I spoke with Jamieson Greer, our U.S. Trade Representative, and I…

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Jun 10, 2026

Delayed or undelivered mail can have real consequences for families, seniors, veterans and small businesses.

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Jun 8, 2026

Elsie represents the patriotism, sacrifice and work ethic that helped secure victory for the Allies and preserve freedom around the world.

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Jun 8, 2026

The senator also stressed the importance of ensuring multiple use on USFS lands, including for grazing, energy development and recreation.

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Jun 8, 2026

Our grazers are losing ground, not just on federal lands where they are permitted, but on their adjacent private lands.

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Jun 7, 2026

At that time, we will arrange a meeting with the Chief to get input from our local grazers and make sure this new plan works for them.

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Jun 6, 2026

Prairie dogs are a big problem in the Dakota Prairie Grasslands,” said Hoeven. “Our grazers are losing ground, not just on federal lands where they are permitted, but on their adjacent private lands. The existing buffer isn’t getting the…

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Jun 6, 2026

The Secure America Act fully funds DHS law enforcement and border security operations, providing the resources DHS needs to secure the border and enforce our immigration laws through all of President Trump’s administration.

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Jun 6, 2026

North Dakotans depend on timely, reliable mail delivery.

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Jun 5, 2026

We will arrange a meeting with the Chief to get input from our local grazers and make sure this new plan works for them.

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Jun 5, 2026

I look forward to reviewing the plan the Forest Service is developing, which should be released in the next month.

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Jun 5, 2026

I appreciate that Chief Schultz is working to comply with the legislation we passed.

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Jun 5, 2026

Prairie dogs are a big problem in the Dakota Prairie Grasslands.

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Jun 5, 2026

Through efforts like these, combined with the regulatory relief we’ve advanced for our energy industry, we are working to make the U.S. truly energy dominant.

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Jun 5, 2026

This aligns with our Crack the Code 2.0 initiative, where we are working to double the life of our coal plants while also doubling oil recovery in the Bakken.

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