Senator Kevin Cramer places hold on Trump nominees over wetlands policy

Republican Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota announced that he is placing a hold on all future Trump nominees over the Biden‑era wetland policy that the current administration has chosen to maintain. In a statement released to *The Hill*, Cramer expressed disappointment that the administration is leaving the existing policy in place, arguing that it undermines federal efforts to protect wetlands and the ecosystems they support.

Cramer said he would not advance the president’s nominees for positions related to wetland management, including appointments to the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. He cited the administration’s approach to wetlands as a key factor in his decision, noting that the policy shift could have significant environmental and economic consequences for the region.

The hold could delay the confirmation of several key environmental officials, potentially affecting the implementation of conservation programs nationwide. The move underscores ongoing partisan disagreements over environmental policy and highlights the importance of wetlands in the national regulatory agenda.