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Jan. 31, 2021
Letter to Joesph R. Biden, President of the United States - Portman Joins Group of 10 Republican Senators in Outlining Targeted COVID-19 Relief Proposal, Request Meeting with President Biden
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 31, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States - Outline COVID-19 Relief Compromise, Request Meeting with President
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 29, 2021
King, Rounds Reintroduce Legislation Allowing Local Meat and Poultry Products to be Sold Across State Lines
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 29, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Lankford, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stop Taxpayer Dollars From Supporting Abortion-Providers
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 29, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Hyde-Smith Introduce Bill to Strengthen Controls of Dangerous Chemical Abortion Drugs
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Rounds: WOTUS was Illegal Power Grab; New Rule Must be Upheld
Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 28, 2021
Rounds Issues Statement on President Biden's Executive Actions Expanding Obamacare and Attacking Life
Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 28, 2021
Letter to Jessica Rosenworcel, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Rounds, Manchin, Smith, Hassan, King, Shaheen Call on FCC to Prioritize Small Rural Providers for Covid-19 Telehealth Program
Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 28, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the Hon. Tami Perriello, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration - Thune, Baldwin Request Guidance for Producers Applying for Second Paycheck Protection Program Loans
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
March for Life
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 28, 2021
Johnson & Cuellar: State Inspected Meat Should be Sold Online
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Jan. 28, 2021
As Biden Administration Rolls Back Immigration Enforcement, Ernst, Grassley, Colleagues Reintroduce "Sarah's Law' Ahead of the Fifth Anniversary of Sarah Root's Death
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Senators Reintroduce Bill to Help Businesses Comply with Worker Eligibility Laws
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Coronavirus
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 28, 2021
Nomination of Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 27, 2021
Tweet - "I've been raising this issue for months. Many workers could be in for a surprise tax bill on tax day -- including many health care heroes who went to COVID hotspots to lend a helping hand. I introduced a bill last Congress to fix this needless problem and plan to do so again."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 27, 2021
Western Caucus Members Condemn Biden's Expansion of Oil & Gas Moratorium
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Jan. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp on January 27, 1945. On International Holocaust Remembrance Day -- and every day -- we honor victims and their families. We must never forget the atrocities of the Holocaust. #WeRemember"
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 27, 2021
Roe V. Wade
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Cole Signs Letter Demanding Protection of Hyde Amendment
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 26, 2021
Tweet - "The page turns quickly in Washington. Less than four years ago, 26 current Democrat senators signed a letter in defense of the filibuster. Now Dems want to strip this protection from Republicans to advance bills that could never get bipartisan support."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021
Filibuster
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Davis Urges Congressional Leaders to Protect the Hyde Amendment, Oppose Expansion of Taxpayer-Funded Abortion
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 26, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Lucas Joins Colleagues to Oppose the Repeal of the Hyde Amendment
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 26, 2021
Rounds Supports Legislation to Establish Election Integrity Commission
Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 26, 2021
Tweet - "Sens. Sinema & Manchin are standing by principle. Minority protections (which Dems used for years under a GOP majority) are a vital part of the Senate. Ending the filibuster would make it easier to pass their radical-left agenda but would come at a great cost to bipartisanship."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021
Tweet - "Right. I discussed COOL with @USDA Secretary nominee Tom Vilsack & Trade Rep nominee Katherine Tai when we spoke on the phone. I've worked closely with multiple admins to help our producers. I'll keep working with USDA & USTR to fight for SD ag."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021
Rounds: Impeachment Trial of Former President is Unconstitutional
Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 25, 2021
Tweet - "Still true (Special Character). The @SenateGOP majority had many opportunities to strip filibuster power from Democrats, but -- despite pressure from many & frustration for ourselves -- we protected the filibuster because we respect the U.S. Senate. Filibuster = more bipartisan bills & cooperation."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 25, 2021
A Bipartisan Effort to Prevent and Treat Child Abuse
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Jan. 22, 2021
Problem Solvers Caucus Announces New Members for 117th Congress
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 22, 2021
Rounds Votes to Confirm General Lloyd Austin to be Secretary of Defense
Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 22, 2021
Tweet - "I voted in support of SECDEF nominee General Austin after a productive call with him today. On our call, we discussed the proud history and exciting future of Ellsworth AFB, especially our anticipation to host the B-21 Raider mission. Look forward to working with him."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 21, 2021
Tweet - "Questioned @PeteButtigieg at his nomination hearing for Secretary of Transportation. He showed an interest in working together to make additional improvements to rural and tribal infrastructure -- important priorities for South Dakota and me. A good sign."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 21, 2021
Biden Administration
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 21, 2021
Tweet - "Disappointing to see the new admin jump at the first opportunity to eliminate a project that provides high-paying jobs to 11,000 Americans & bolsters energy security. Blocking the Keystone XL pipeline -- after years of work already put in-- is a bad decision. SD delegation letter(Special Character)"
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 21, 2021
Tweet - "Revoking permits for the Keystone XL Pipeline undercuts a serious infrastructure project, renewable energy growth, and rail relief for grain. This admin can't ask for unity & bipartisanship one minute but continue to push bad left-wing policy the next."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 20, 2021
Tweet - "Praying for our new president, Joe Biden, our new vice president, Kamala Harris, and our entire country on this historic day. I hope that we can find common ground in the years ahead and work toward an even stronger future for the country and South Dakota. #Inauguration2021"
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 20, 2021
Rounds Statement on Inauguration of President Biden
Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S Small Business Administration - Rounds, Colleagues: Stop Illegal PPP Loans to Planned Parenthood
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 19, 2021
Letter to Chairman Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Walberg leads bipartisan letter to FCC on rural broadband deployment
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 18, 2021
Tweet - "Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy stands tall in our country's history. He helped lead our nation toward a better future. Today, we remember him and everything he stood for. https://keloland.com/news/local-news/mlk-jr-interview-in-sioux-falls-from-1961/ #MLKDay"
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 15, 2021
Tweet - "More help is here for businesses still struggling from #COVID. Many community banks and credit unions can start accepting applications for #PPP round two today. This program has been a lifeline for business owners & small biz employees."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 15, 2021
Tweet - "Tragic to see the grass fires near Lemmon, Lake Oahe & Pine Ridge. Thousands of acres already burned. My thoughts are with South Dakotans who've had their property damaged & lives upturned. Please join me in praying for them & the brave firefighters who are battling these fires."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 13, 2021
Johnson Statement on Impeachment
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Jan. 12, 2021
Letter to President Donald Trump, President of the United States - Representative Craig, Members of the Congressional Biofuels Caucus Lead Bipartisan Rebuke of Trump Administration's Last-Minute Reversal on Small Refinery Exemptions
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 8, 2021
Tweet - "Kimberley & I are heartbroken to learn that a U.S. Capitol Police officer has died heroically defending the Capitol against despicable violence. We're praying for the officer's family & for all the members of the @CapitolPolice, who are mourning the loss of their fellow officer."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 7, 2021
Rounds Statement Following the Formal Count of the Electoral College Votes by Congress
Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 6, 2021
Johnson Statement on Counting of Electoral College Votes
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Jan. 6, 2021
Rounds: Violence and Destruction are Never the Answer
Sen. Mike Rounds
Date
Title
Politician
Jan. 31, 2021
Letter to Joesph R. Biden, President of the United States - Portman Joins Group of 10 Republican Senators in Outlining Targeted COVID-19 Relief Proposal, Request Meeting with President Biden
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 31, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States - Outline COVID-19 Relief Compromise, Request Meeting with President
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 29, 2021
King, Rounds Reintroduce Legislation Allowing Local Meat and Poultry Products to be Sold Across State Lines
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 29, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Lankford, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stop Taxpayer Dollars From Supporting Abortion-Providers
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 29, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Hyde-Smith Introduce Bill to Strengthen Controls of Dangerous Chemical Abortion Drugs
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Rounds: WOTUS was Illegal Power Grab; New Rule Must be Upheld
Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 28, 2021
Rounds Issues Statement on President Biden's Executive Actions Expanding Obamacare and Attacking Life
Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 28, 2021
Letter to Jessica Rosenworcel, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Rounds, Manchin, Smith, Hassan, King, Shaheen Call on FCC to Prioritize Small Rural Providers for Covid-19 Telehealth Program
Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 28, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the Hon. Tami Perriello, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration - Thune, Baldwin Request Guidance for Producers Applying for Second Paycheck Protection Program Loans
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
March for Life
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 28, 2021
Johnson & Cuellar: State Inspected Meat Should be Sold Online
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Jan. 28, 2021
As Biden Administration Rolls Back Immigration Enforcement, Ernst, Grassley, Colleagues Reintroduce "Sarah's Law' Ahead of the Fifth Anniversary of Sarah Root's Death
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Senators Reintroduce Bill to Help Businesses Comply with Worker Eligibility Laws
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Coronavirus
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 28, 2021
Nomination of Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 27, 2021
Tweet - "I've been raising this issue for months. Many workers could be in for a surprise tax bill on tax day -- including many health care heroes who went to COVID hotspots to lend a helping hand. I introduced a bill last Congress to fix this needless problem and plan to do so again."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 27, 2021
Western Caucus Members Condemn Biden's Expansion of Oil & Gas Moratorium
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Jan. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp on January 27, 1945. On International Holocaust Remembrance Day -- and every day -- we honor victims and their families. We must never forget the atrocities of the Holocaust. #WeRemember"
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 27, 2021
Roe V. Wade
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Cole Signs Letter Demanding Protection of Hyde Amendment
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 26, 2021
Tweet - "The page turns quickly in Washington. Less than four years ago, 26 current Democrat senators signed a letter in defense of the filibuster. Now Dems want to strip this protection from Republicans to advance bills that could never get bipartisan support."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021
Filibuster
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Davis Urges Congressional Leaders to Protect the Hyde Amendment, Oppose Expansion of Taxpayer-Funded Abortion
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 26, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Lucas Joins Colleagues to Oppose the Repeal of the Hyde Amendment
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 26, 2021
Rounds Supports Legislation to Establish Election Integrity Commission
Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 26, 2021
Tweet - "Sens. Sinema & Manchin are standing by principle. Minority protections (which Dems used for years under a GOP majority) are a vital part of the Senate. Ending the filibuster would make it easier to pass their radical-left agenda but would come at a great cost to bipartisanship."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021
Tweet - "Right. I discussed COOL with @USDA Secretary nominee Tom Vilsack & Trade Rep nominee Katherine Tai when we spoke on the phone. I've worked closely with multiple admins to help our producers. I'll keep working with USDA & USTR to fight for SD ag."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021
Rounds: Impeachment Trial of Former President is Unconstitutional
Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 25, 2021
Tweet - "Still true (Special Character). The @SenateGOP majority had many opportunities to strip filibuster power from Democrats, but -- despite pressure from many & frustration for ourselves -- we protected the filibuster because we respect the U.S. Senate. Filibuster = more bipartisan bills & cooperation."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 25, 2021
A Bipartisan Effort to Prevent and Treat Child Abuse
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Jan. 22, 2021
Problem Solvers Caucus Announces New Members for 117th Congress
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 22, 2021
Rounds Votes to Confirm General Lloyd Austin to be Secretary of Defense
Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 22, 2021
Tweet - "I voted in support of SECDEF nominee General Austin after a productive call with him today. On our call, we discussed the proud history and exciting future of Ellsworth AFB, especially our anticipation to host the B-21 Raider mission. Look forward to working with him."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 21, 2021
Tweet - "Questioned @PeteButtigieg at his nomination hearing for Secretary of Transportation. He showed an interest in working together to make additional improvements to rural and tribal infrastructure -- important priorities for South Dakota and me. A good sign."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 21, 2021
Biden Administration
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 21, 2021
Tweet - "Disappointing to see the new admin jump at the first opportunity to eliminate a project that provides high-paying jobs to 11,000 Americans & bolsters energy security. Blocking the Keystone XL pipeline -- after years of work already put in-- is a bad decision. SD delegation letter(Special Character)"
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 21, 2021
Tweet - "Revoking permits for the Keystone XL Pipeline undercuts a serious infrastructure project, renewable energy growth, and rail relief for grain. This admin can't ask for unity & bipartisanship one minute but continue to push bad left-wing policy the next."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 20, 2021
Tweet - "Praying for our new president, Joe Biden, our new vice president, Kamala Harris, and our entire country on this historic day. I hope that we can find common ground in the years ahead and work toward an even stronger future for the country and South Dakota. #Inauguration2021"
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 20, 2021
Rounds Statement on Inauguration of President Biden
Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S Small Business Administration - Rounds, Colleagues: Stop Illegal PPP Loans to Planned Parenthood
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 19, 2021
Letter to Chairman Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Walberg leads bipartisan letter to FCC on rural broadband deployment
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 18, 2021
Tweet - "Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy stands tall in our country's history. He helped lead our nation toward a better future. Today, we remember him and everything he stood for. https://keloland.com/news/local-news/mlk-jr-interview-in-sioux-falls-from-1961/ #MLKDay"
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 15, 2021
Tweet - "More help is here for businesses still struggling from #COVID. Many community banks and credit unions can start accepting applications for #PPP round two today. This program has been a lifeline for business owners & small biz employees."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 15, 2021
Tweet - "Tragic to see the grass fires near Lemmon, Lake Oahe & Pine Ridge. Thousands of acres already burned. My thoughts are with South Dakotans who've had their property damaged & lives upturned. Please join me in praying for them & the brave firefighters who are battling these fires."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 13, 2021
Johnson Statement on Impeachment
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Jan. 12, 2021
Letter to President Donald Trump, President of the United States - Representative Craig, Members of the Congressional Biofuels Caucus Lead Bipartisan Rebuke of Trump Administration's Last-Minute Reversal on Small Refinery Exemptions
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 8, 2021
Tweet - "Kimberley & I are heartbroken to learn that a U.S. Capitol Police officer has died heroically defending the Capitol against despicable violence. We're praying for the officer's family & for all the members of the @CapitolPolice, who are mourning the loss of their fellow officer."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 7, 2021
Rounds Statement Following the Formal Count of the Electoral College Votes by Congress
Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 6, 2021
Johnson Statement on Counting of Electoral College Votes
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Jan. 6, 2021
Rounds: Violence and Destruction are Never the Answer
Sen.Mike Rounds
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