Senator Heidi Heitkamp United States Senator for North Dakota
Heitkamp Calls for Senate to Vote This Week on Bill to Approve Keystone XL Pipeline
U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp spoke on the Senate floor this afternoon in support of her Senate colleague, Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA), and called on the Senate to vote on and pass strong, bipartisan legislation to approve the Keystone XL pipeline.
Read MoreHeitkamp Addresses Basin Electric Annual Meeting on the National Energy Strategy Outlook
BISMARCK, N.D. – U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp today addressed the Basin Electric Annual Meeting on the landscape for energy and environmental issues ahead of the 114th Congressional session, as well as the impact of federal regulations on the industry. During the meeting, Heitkamp stressed her steadfast support for an all-of-the-above approach to energy production, which includes a viable path forward for coal, and discussed key energy issues ahead of the new Congress in the wake of the 2014 midterm elections. “As a moderate, I didn’t come to the Senate to settle for petty partisanship—I came to pursue real movement on our nation’s energy policy,” said Heitkamp. “Regardless of the party in charge, we must continue to push for bipartisan solutions that bring us closer to an all-of-the-above energy plan. That’s why I’ll been fighting to bring both sides together in the Senate, just like I’ve been doing s...
Read MoreHeitkamp Encourages Eligible North Dakota Firefighters & First Responders to Apply for Federal Grants
BISMARCK, N.D. – U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp today announced that new federal grants will be available for eligible for firefighters and first responders to help them update their equipment and improve firefighter and community safety. These funds will enable fire houses in North Dakota to receive support their operations, which are particularly important for the 96 percent of first responders in North Dakota who are volunteers. “Our first responders in North Dakota are often the first on the scene in life-or-death situations, putting their lives on the line every day for their communities – and they do it voluntarily,” said Heitkamp. “Their invaluable service and their sacrifice is something we cannot take lightly – and as the daughter of a volunteer firefighter in growing up in Mantador, I know I never will. That’s why I’ve made getting first responders the tools they need to prepare, succeed ...
Read MoreHeitkamp Statement on the Grand Opening of the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum
BISMARCK, N.D. – U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp today issued the following statement on the grand opening of the renovated North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum on the grounds of the North Dakota State Capitol. Specifically, the opening will celebrate North Dakota’s 125th Anniversary with the unveiling of two new galleries, the Governors Gallery and the Inspiration Gallery: Yesterday and Today, as well as a new theater and outdoor spaces. “Our story in North Dakota is built on a legacy of strong work ethic, profound sense of service, and a deep pride in our state,” said Heitkamp. “And today as we honor this rich history on our state’s 125th anniversary, we do so together at the opening of the rejuvenated Heritage Center and State Museum, a place that preserves the moments and relics of our past; a place where we gather our children to learn about where we came from. Being able to come together as a community to celebr...
Read MoreFix My Mail: Sign The Petition
Join Heitkamp in pushing on the Postal Service to reverse this destructive decision that will hurt North Dakota’s families by signing the below petition in protest of the Postal Service’s backhanded decision. ...
Read MoreHelpful Resources for Affordable Care Act
Senator Heitkamp wants to make sure North Dakotans understand their health care options and how the Affordable Care Act could impact them. This webpage will serve as a resource to learn about what health coverage is available to you....
Read MoreTwitter Updates
- Tone we have now in Senate sets tone 4 new Congress. But already seeing partisan language. Must show we want progress http://t.co/vUz57FIv5E 9 hours ago
- Now is time to work together. Disappointed some Sen on other side are trying 2 take credit for #KXL vote. All sides deserve equal credit. 10 hours ago
Working for North Dakota
Fix My Mail
Fix My Mail is a grassroots effort to hear stories from North Dakotans who have encountered delayed mail delivery times or are dealing with other problems with the U.S. Postal Service and to push back on USPS, who is now going back on their word about maintaining hours of operation at 27 post offices in North Dakota. Sign the petition and tell your story about poor mail delivery standards. Read More
Resources for Native American Veterans
Following her first Native American Veterans Summit in Bismarck in June, Heitkamp launched a new, comprehensive Native American veterans webpage that aims to more easily connect veterans with information about how they can best access the benefits and services they earned. Read More
Standing Up for Native American Children
Heitkamp, a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, is working to address the challenges facing Native American children through her bill that would create a Commission on Native Children. The Commission would examine issues and make concrete recommendations to protect Native children and provide them with opportunities to excel and thrive. Read More
Combatting Human Trafficking
Heitkamp has been working with local, state, national and international leaders to develop a strategy to combat sex and human trafficking. The population and economic growth in North Dakota has come at some cost, including the presence of human trafficking in our own backyards. Heitkamp is committed to finding solutions to keep families in North Dakota, and around the world, safe. Read More
Finding a Path Forward for Coal
Heitkamp is working on major legislation to support a viable path forward for coal, which supports the U.S. with almost 40 percent of its electricity. Read More