Press Releases

Armstrong Leads Letter on Increasing Competition in Meat Processing

June 9, 2020 Press Release
Today, Representative Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), along with Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jim Jordan (R-OH) and members of the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law—Representative Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI), Representative Ken Buck (R-CO), Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL), and Representative Greg Steube (R-FL)—asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to increase regulatory flexibility for small meat processors in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Issues:
Agriculture, Economy

Congressman Kelly Armstrong’s Statement on the Democrats’ $3 Trillion Political Wishlist

May 15, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Kelly Armstrong (R, N.D.) released the following statement today on his vote against the House Democrats’ $3 trillion partisan wishlist (H.R. 6800) today:

Issues:
Congress, Economy, Healthcare

Trump Administration Preempts Washington State’s Crude-By-Rail Law

May 11, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and Representative Kelly Armstrong issued the following statement today on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) preempting Washington State’s crude-by-rail law:

Issues:
Energy

HEAT Members Support DOJ Opposition of Nationwide Injunction Jeopardizing Utility Line Projects

May 8, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON - Today, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) and HEAT members Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.), Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.) and Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) led a joint letter to the U.S.

Issues:
Economy, Energy

Congressman Kelly Armstrong’s Statement on Coal Creek Station

May 7, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Kelly Armstrong (R, N.D.) released the following statement today on the announcement that Great River Energy plans to retire the Coal Creek Station in 2022:

Issues:
Economy, Energy

Energy Department Submits Report on Sandia's Crude Oil Characterization Research Study to Congress

April 28, 2020 Press Release

BISMARCK – U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and Representative Kelly Armstrong issued the following statement on the Department of Energy submitting its report on the Sandia National Laboratories Crude Oil Characterization Research Study to Congress today:

Issues:
Energy

Delegation Statement After President Trump Approves North Dakota Disaster Declaration

April 1, 2020 Press Release

BISMARCK, N.D. – Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and Congressman Kelly Armstrong today issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump approved Governor Doug Burgum’s request for a major presidential disaster declaration in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: 

Issues:
Economy, Healthcare

Congressional Delegation Urges Federal Banking Agencies to Ensure Agriculture Producers Can Receive Assistance

April 1, 2020 Press Release
BISMARCK, N.D. – U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and Representative Kelly Armstrong wrote a letter to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chair Jelena McWilliams, Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting, and National Credit Union Chair Rodney Hood today.
Issues:
Agriculture, Economy

Congressional Delegation Supports Governor Burgum’s Major Presidential Disaster Declaration Request

March 29, 2020 Press Release

BISMARCK – U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer and Representative Kelly Armstrong issued the following statement in support of Governor Doug Burgum requesting a major presidential disaster declaration to unlock federal assistance for North Dakota’s response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic:

Issues:
Agriculture, Economy, Healthcare

Labor Department Publishes Guidance on Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave

March 25, 2020 Press Release
The Labor Department published fact sheets for employees and employers on the changes to paid sick leave and Family and Medical Leave under the Phase II coronavirus response legislation.
Issues:
Economy

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