John Hoeven is a Republican senator from North Dakota, who assumed office on January 3, 2011, with his current term ending on January 3, 2029. Hoeven is a member of several Senate committees, including those on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Appropriations; Energy and Natural Resources; and Indian Affairs. He chairs subcommittees on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies; Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety; and Water and Power.