Cramer, Kevin

Kevin Cramer is a Republican senator from North Dakota who has served in the U.S. Senate since 2019. He chairs the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, a role that gives him significant influence over federal infrastructure spending, transportation policy, and environmental regulations affecting highways, transit systems, and water resources. As subcommittee chair, he shapes the legislative agenda on these issues and determines which proposals receive committee attention and advancement.

Cramer's background in state economic development and infrastructure positions him for this role. Before entering Congress, he served as North Dakota's Economic Development Director from 1997 to 2000 and previously held the position of state Tourism Director. He also spent time leading the Harold Schafer Leadership Foundation, which focuses on economic development initiatives. These experiences gave him exposure to infrastructure challenges and economic policy at the state level.

In the Senate, Cramer serves on multiple committees including Armed Services, Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, Environment and Public Works, and Veterans Affairs. His legislative work has focused on infrastructure, veterans benefits, and trade policy, as evidenced by bills he has sponsored addressing export financing, resource management, and interstate commerce. His reelection in 2024 reflects continued support from North Dakota voters for his representation.

Cramer represents a solidly Republican state and has established himself as a reliable Republican voice on infrastructure and economic development issues. His committee assignments reflect both regional interests—particularly infrastructure and water management relevant to North Dakota—and broader national security concerns through his Armed Services Committee membership.