Senator Cramer’s Weekly Update JUNE 2-6

Bill introduced to Strengthen Quad Space Cooperation

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or the “Quad,” is an informal strategic forum for the militaries of the United States, Japan, India, and Australia. The partnership between the four countries is built upon common interests: promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific and addressing regional geopolitical challenges.

At a time when adversaries like China and Russia are increasingly utilizing space-based capabilities to expand their interests, as co-chair of the Senate Space Force Caucus and chair of the Senate Armed Services (SASC) Airland Subcommittee I partnered with U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) to introduce the Quad Space Act of 2025. The bill would direct the Secretary of Defense to initiate discussions with Quad countries to identify mutual areas of interest with respect to the formulation of best practices in space, cooperation on space situational awareness, and space industrial policy.

The Quad Space Act of 2025 would also require the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to the House and Senate Armed Services Committees, detailing potential areas of mutual interests. Additionally, the report must outline potential steps the Secretary could take to formalize cooperation among Quad members.

Bill to Codify DOGE Efforts Introduced

Shortly after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, he established the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to maximize efficiency and productivity within the federal government. As a member of the Senate DOGE Caucus, I joined caucus chairs U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) and U.S. Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL-04) in introducing the DOGE in Spending Act to codify one of DOGE’s practices to identify and prevent fraudulent or improper payments.

The bill modernizes the U.S. Department of Treasury’s payment oversight system by requiring each federal disbursement payment’s purpose, funding source, and activity type be certified annually, and publicly reported on USAspending.gov. It also empowers the Do Not Pay system to prevent improper payments by granting the U.S. Department of Treasury real-time access to verification data across agencies.

From the moment he took office, President Trump laid out a clear agenda: eliminate waste, reduce unnecessary spending, and restore fiscal sanity to Washington. The Department of Government Efficiency has delivered—cutting through layers of bureaucracy. This agency has taken a scalpel to the federal government, slashing misspending, and eliminating fraudulent and improper payments. By codifying DOGE’s best practices, we safeguard the taxpayer dollars of North Dakotans and Americans across the country.

Salem News Channel "Wilkow!"

I joined Andrew Wilkow on Salem News Network to discuss the status of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in the Senate.

Bloomberg "Balance of Power"

During a segment with Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz on Bloomberg's "Balance of Power," I discussed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the Sanctioning Russia Act, and the Golden Dome.

Michael Dodd, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies Nominee

Michael Dodd, nominee for Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies, is an experienced leader who offers instrumental insights into defense technology and innovation. He is the right person for the job, and I appreciate his commitment to enhancing critical technologies vital to our national security.

Faith And Law Annual Evening Forum

My faith in Christ lights my path through life, so I was pleased to attend the Faith and Law Annual Evening Forum with U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) and share how that faith informs my politics and the work I do in the Senate.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

After traveling to Ottawa as part of a bipartisan delegation, it was my honor to host Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in Washington, D.C. Much of the success between our two countries is because of like-minded Premiers who share our values and foster cooperation.

CNH Industrial Dealers

It was great to meet with equipment dealers from across North Dakota representing CNH Industrial. We spoke about trade, tax provisions in the House-passed reconciliation bill, and the importance of bolstering the farm safety net.

West Fargo Sheyenne Close Up Students

There is no better way to start my morning than meeting with students from West Fargo Sheyenne High School! They asked great questions about my work in the Senate and I enjoyed talking to them about serving North Dakotans in Washington.

North Dakota Association of Realtors

Thanks to the North Dakota Association of Realtors for meeting with me to discuss solutions to housing market challenges.

John Jovanovic, Export-Import Bank Nominee

I met with John Jovanovic, nominee to become chairman and CEO of the Export-Import Bank, to hear about his vision for how the EXIM Bank can be a critical financing tool for small businesses and job creation in the U.S. I look forward to working with him to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank once he’s confirmed.

81st Anniversary of D-Day, June 6

On the 81st anniversary of D-Day, we remember the courage of those Allied forces who stormed the beaches of Normandy, laying the foundation for an Allied victory in WWII. We are forever grateful.

Russian Official Dmitri Medvedev Says Purpose of Peace Talks with Ukraine are to Ensure Russian Victory

Congratulating Minot Master Sergeant Sarah Bordges

Congratulations to Minot Air Force Base's MSgt Sarah Bordges for earning Global Strike Command’s "Outstanding First Sergeant of the Year!" This award and MSgt Bordges' leadership are proof that only the best come North.

Army Corps of Engineers Announces Nearly $24 Million for Garrison Dam Spillway Approach

The U.S. Army of Engineers (USACE) announced a contract of $23,816,251 for dredging and the placement of riprap protection in support of the spillway at Garrison Dam near Riverdale. This work advances the Garrison Dam Spillway Approach Rehabilitation Project and is expected to be completed by April 28, 2028.

Built in 1953, the Garrison Dam is the second-most upstream project of six which were built on the mainstem of the upper Missouri River and has the largest reservoir storage capacity of all USACE projects in the nation. When combined with dams on the river’s tributaries, the projects reduce the risk of downstream flooding along the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. This mainstem system of dams is managed to balance hydropower generation, water supply, water quality, irrigation, fish and wildlife conservation, navigation, and recreation benefits.