Tag: Sen. Kevin Cramer

Vance Introduces Bill to Make English Official Language of the US

Following similar legislation that was proposed in the House of Representatives last week, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) introduced a measure on March 30 that would establish English as the official language of the United States and mandate that all government correspondence is printed in English. The “English Language Unity Act,” which is co-sponsored by Sen….


Bipartisan Quartet Offers Bill to Establish Federal Watchdog Over US Aid to Ukraine

A bipartisan quartet of senators want Congress to create an Inspector General with broad authority to conduct comprehensive oversight investigations of how U.S. military and civilian assistance to Ukraine has been administered and whether the aid served the purpose for which it was given. “Americans are supporting Ukraine’s brave work to beat back Russia by…


Cramer, Civil Liberties Advocates Say Schumer Same-Sex Marriage Bill Threatens Faith Groups

Senate approval of the House-passed Respect for Marriage Act that codifies same-sex unions the Supreme Court recognized in 2015 will seriously weaken freedom of religious expression and practice across America, according to Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and civil liberties advocates. The bill also repeals the Defense of Marriage Act of 1996, with its federal definition…


Watchdog Says $400 Million Border Wall Contract Awarded Without Trump, Cramer Influence

A controversial $400 million border wall contract that prompted bitter charges by a top House Democrat of political interference by President Donald Trump and Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) was not awarded improperly, according to an investigation by the Department of Defense (DOD) Inspector-General (IG). The IG said U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) “contracting officials…