Hoeven Reintroduces Legislation to Advance Establishment of Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) today reintroduced his legislation to support the establishment of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Hoeven’s bipartisan bill, which is cosponsored by Senators Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), would:
Hoeven previously secured the bill’s passage by the U.S. Senate during the 118th Congress, and the senator is reintroducing the legislation as the House did not act on the bill prior to the end of the last Congress.
“The legacy of Theodore Roosevelt is inseparable from the history of North Dakota, with his time in the Dakota Territory having fundamentally shaped his perspective and character,” said Senator Hoeven. “Between the Theodore Roosevelt National Park and this new presidential library, our state will honor his life and his lasting contributions to our nation. That’s exactly what we seek to help accomplish through our legislation.”
“Teddy Roosevelt’s life was so much more than his presidency,” said Senator Cramer. “Our bill will help bring artifacts held by the federal government to Medora. Visitors from around the world will be immersed in the life of our favorite Rough Rider and experience firsthand the Badlands that shaped him.”
The bill comes as part of Hoeven’s efforts to support the establishment of the presidential library, having worked as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee to:
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