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Senator Kevin Cramer, U.S. Senator representing North Dakota, shared a series of updates on July 31, 2025, highlighting meetings with business leaders and progress on housing and nursing home regulation issues.

In his first post, Cramer described a recent meeting with executives from J.D. Irving Limited: "Good seeing Jim and David Irving and Ross Langley of @jdirvinglimited. We had a good discussion about their investments in the U.S., including the Cavendish potato processing plant in Jamestown." (July 31, 2025).

Later that day, Cramer addressed legislative developments regarding housing policy. He wrote: "During the first bipartisan housing markup in over a decade, @BankingGOP unanimously passed the ROAD to Housing Act. What a victory to pass something as big and important as this with bipartisan consensus. I appreciate Chairman @SenatorTimScott for making housing such a high" (July 31, 2025). The passage of the ROAD to Housing Act marks a rare moment of bipartisan agreement on housing reform efforts within the Senate Banking Committee.

Cramer's third post focused on regulatory challenges facing nursing homes. He stated: "For too long, overzealous bureaucrats and unnecessary regulations have exacerbated staffing and access challenges for nursing home facilities, hurting residents across the country. Thank you @CMSGov Administrator @DrOzCMS for meeting with me on the lessons we’ve learned in rural" (July 31, 2025). His comments reflect ongoing debates over federal oversight of long-term care facilities.

J.D. Irving Limited is a Canadian conglomerate with significant operations in forestry, agriculture, food processing, and other sectors; its investment in Jamestown includes the Cavendish Farms potato processing plant which supports local employment and economic growth. The ROAD to Housing Act represents an effort by lawmakers to address affordable housing shortages through legislative reforms after years without major action by Congress.