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Senator Kevin Cramer shared updates on his recent activities and policy positions through a series of posts on September 30, 2025. The North Dakota senator discussed his engagement with healthcare professionals, energy policy, and workforce challenges in the state.

In a morning post, Senator Cramer described receiving recognition from optometrists: "It was an honor to meet with North Dakota optometrists and their national colleagues as I received this year’s American Optometric Association Health Care Leadership Award. I discussed my bipartisan bill, the Vision Lab Choice Act, and many other topics at their breakfast." (September 30, 2025)

Later that day, he commented on the coal industry and federal policy: "North Dakota’s coal producers have been unfairly subjected to legal uncertainty following President Biden’s attack on the industry. @POTUS and @SecretaryBurgum are taking bold action to restore our energy dominance and unleash the coal industry." (September 30, 2025)

Senator Cramer also addressed healthcare workforce issues in another post: "The Healthcare Workforce Coalition plays an invaluable role in addressing the nursing shortage felt across the country. Recognizing we have a universal challenge motivates me, and hearing the personal stories inspires me. We need to reform immigration policy to better reflect" (September 30, 2025).

Senator Kevin Cramer represents North Dakota in the U.S. Senate. He has focused legislative efforts on health care reform, support for local industries such as coal production, and addressing workforce shortages in critical sectors like nursing.