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Senator Kevin Cramer, representing North Dakota in the U.S. Senate, recently shared a series of posts on social media addressing topics ranging from executive action on debanking to appointments at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and federal housing issues in Indian Country.

On September 18, 2025, Senator Cramer commented on recent efforts by President Biden regarding financial regulations: ".@POTUS has done great work with executive action on debanking. But one thing we’ve learned from countless stories like this is without lasting, durable laws, the financial services industry will weaponize grey areas and unofficial policies to discriminate against people and".

Later that day, he expressed support for Jessica Kramer’s potential role at the EPA: "Jessica Kramer is exactly who we need at EPA and someone who really understands the role of the federal government in working together with the states. She has a clear understanding of the law, private property rights, and the confines of the bureaucracy. I am confident in her https://t.co/JTnQpKK7Nu".

On September 19, 2025, Senator Cramer highlighted a Tribal Housing Forum as an important event for addressing housing concerns within Native American communities: "This Tribal Housing Forum is really an excellent opportunity to get all of our Tribal leaders and housing stakeholders together and have a productive discussion on the federal housing issues in Indian Country. As a former builder and developer, @SecretaryTurner has a deep".

Senator Cramer has been active in legislative discussions around banking regulation reform and tribal affairs. The issue of "debanking," or denial of financial services based on non-financial criteria, has prompted calls for more robust legal protections beyond executive actions. In addition, appointments to key environmental roles such as those at the EPA are often scrutinized for their approach to state-federal collaboration and regulatory boundaries. Housing challenges faced by Native American communities remain an ongoing topic among policymakers seeking collaborative solutions.