Hoeven Secures North Dakota Defense, Housing & Transportation Priorities

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed five additional annual appropriations bills for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. The Senate has now approved 11 of the 12 appropriations bills, and reduced spending below last year, spending less than under a continuing resolution. At the same time, the legislation increases support for the military and key North Dakota priorities. The legislation, which now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration, includes the Defense; Labor, Health and Human Services and Education; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development; Financial Services and General Government; and National Security, State and Related Agencies funding bills.
“We’ve now passed 11 of the 12 appropriations bills through regular order to fund the government while finding savings and supporting our priorities. Importantly, we’ve spent less overall than last year, while providing more funding for defense and accomplishing vital North Dakota priorities. That includes funding for comprehensive flood protection in the Red River Valley and to advance the water supply project for eastern North Dakota passed earlier this month. The legislation passed today continues these efforts and will enhance our national defense and help strengthen our economy and quality of life,” said Hoeven. “Importantly, this legislation builds upon the historic investment we made into nuclear modernization with the One Big Beautiful Bill to keep modernization efforts in Minot on track. We also continue advancing the SDA’s LEO satellite mission in Grand Forks with funding and legislation to support the development of the transport layer. At the same time, these bills maintain support for programs North Dakota has relied upon to make important improvements across our state, from expanding our airports to building the affordable housing our communities need.”
“We’ll continue working to pass the final appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security, which funds FEMA, TSA and other national security needs while also funding equipment like bodycams and measures to improve officer safety and training.”
As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Hoeven worked to advance key priorities for North Dakota as the legislative package was negotiated between the House and Senate. Among other priorities, Hoeven worked to ensure the legislation:
DEFENSE
HOUSING
TRANSPORTATION
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