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Kevin Cramer

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Kevin John Cramer is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from North Dakota since January 3, 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Cramer previously represented North Dakota's at-large congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 2013, to January 3, 2019. Throughout his political career, he has focused on issues such as energy policy, agriculture, and veterans' affairs, often advocating for North Dakota's interests on a national level.

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★ Featured Quote

October 13, 2026

The death penalty is not entertainment.

— Kevin Cramer

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  1. No other holds have been lifted, because my landowners need results, not commitments.14 sources2026southdakotasearchlight.com
  2. The rule needs to be thrown out and farmers need clear guidelines to end the threat of harassment from the federal government.14 sources2026southdakotasearchlight.com
  3. Since then, we’ve had two meaningful meetings where North Dakota’s farmers educated the administration on the land grab the FWS has perpetuated in the Prairie Pothole region.14 sources2026southdakotasearchlight.com
  4. The White House knows all of this, but the ball is in their court to act, not mine.13 sources2026southdakotasearchlight.com
  5. From the beginning, I told the White House I would be as flexible as they would be.13 sources2026southdakotasearchlight.com
  6. That’s all you have to do: restore the process that they were under and utilizing.3 sources2026arkansasadvocate.com
Oct 3, 2026

“Lawfare works best with more litigants, and if everybody’s allowed to be a plaintiff, guess what? You don’t even have to come close to being successful to screw the whole thing up,”

dailycaller.com
Oct 1, 2026

Since then, we’ve had two meaningful meetings where North Dakota’s farmers educated the administration on the land grab the FWS has perpetuated in the Prairie Pothole region.

southdakotasearchlight.com
Oct 1, 2026

The rule needs to be thrown out and farmers need clear guidelines to end the threat of harassment from the federal government.

southdakotasearchlight.com
Sep 30, 2026

Despite North Dakota’s best efforts, they were denied by the bureaucracy. This award is a welcome change in direction, helping North Dakota’s veterans access mental health services and prevent suicide.

cramer.senate.gov
Sep 30, 2026

Veterans across North Dakota and across the country bravely served our nation, and were promised timely access to the mental health care they need, no matter where they live.

cramer.senate.gov
Sep 30, 2026

As an adoptive father myself, I know how meaningful adoption can be, and helping a family through this process is one of the most rewarding parts of this job.

cramer.senate.gov
Sep 30, 2026

I had the privilege of welcoming these two new North Dakotans to my office in Washington. It was an honor to nominate the Joraanstads in recognition of their dedication to their daughters.

cramer.senate.gov
Sep 30, 2026

The Joraanstads have shown incredible perseverance throughout their adoption journey, and they’ve been committed since the very beginning to giving Mitialove and Mirlanda a loving, stable home while keeping them connected to their family…

cramer.senate.gov
Sep 29, 2026

We’re talking about students and their futures, and that’s something worth coming together for.

cramer.senate.gov
Sep 26, 2026

I’m convinced there are no biologists, chemists, geologists, or anyone else who can match the enormous intellectual understanding of how all this works more than the landowners, the farmers, and the generations of people who have farmed…

cramer.senate.gov
Sep 25, 2026

Thanks to President Trump we are the energy superpower of the world, but our refining capacity is our Achilles’ heel.

cramer.senate.gov
Sep 25, 2026

The work to ensure energy security through increased refining capacity is a marathon, not a sprint.

cramer.senate.gov
Sep 24, 2026

For families across rural America, having access to a local health care provider can make all the difference. But low patient volumes and government restrictions can make it difficult for rural hospitals to keep their doors open and…

hoeven.senate.gov
Sep 23, 2026

I’ve been blessed to call Johnny Holm a friend for more than 45 years, and what has always stood out to me isn’t just his talent—it’s his heart.

cramer.senate.gov
Sep 23, 2026

I doubt there ever has been, or ever will be, such an impressive collection of North Dakota musical talent in one place at one time.

cramer.senate.gov
Sep 23, 2026

Congratulations to this power-packed class of inductees, many of whom I’m fortunate to call friends.

cramer.senate.gov
Sep 4, 2026

This is a win for North Dakota, a win for affordable and reliable power, and a step in the right direction for American energy security.

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