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July 27, 2020 Tweet - "The #HEALSAct announced by @senatemajldr is the result of months of careful evaluation of existing #COVID19 relief efforts. This new, targeted relief bill will give support to Americans who truly need it. I'm hopeful we can come to an agreement that reflects these priorities." Sen. John Thune
July 25, 2020 Tweet - "Great to welcome the Battery A, 1-147th Field Artillery home to South Dakota. So proud of these young men and women who've served our country." Sen. John Thune
July 24, 2020 Rounds, Graham, Capito Introduce Legislation to Move PPE Supply Chain From China to the United States Sen. Mike Rounds
July 24, 2020 Gardner Lends Support to Allow Emergency Haying and Grazing on CRP Land During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. John Thune, ...
July 24, 2020 Letter to Alex M. Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Jerome M. Adams, Surgeon General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Johnson, Gianforte Demand HHS Strip Convicted Pedophile of Government Pension Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 24, 2020 Shaheen-Rounds Introduce New Legislation to Invest in PFAS Health Impact and Best Practices Education for Physicians Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "America is committed to the security of our allies in the Indo-Pacific, defending our interests, and keeping global waterways free and open. Proud to see our B-Ones from Ellsworth AFB demonstrating this resolve to China and the world." Sen. John Thune
July 24, 2020 Defending Those Who Defend America Sen. John Thune
July 23, 2020 FY 2021 NDAA Passes Senate with Rounds Support, Includes a Number of South Dakota Priorities Sen. Mike Rounds
July 23, 2020 Spanberger, Johnson Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fund FCC's COVID-19 Telehealth Program, Continue Delivery of Critical Healthcare Services to Rural Communities Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "JUST PASSED: Good to see the Senate work together to pass a bipartisan #NDAA to ensure our troops are prepared to meet threats posed by major world powers like Russia and China or rogue nations like North Korea and Iran." Sen. John Thune
July 23, 2020 Thune Statement on Senate Passage of Pro-Troop Defense Bill Sen. John Thune
July 22, 2020 Graham, Capito, Rounds Introduce Legislation to Move PPE Supply Chain from China to the United States Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 22, 2020 Johnson Statement on USDA Cattle Investigation Rep. Dusty Johnson
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "We've been closely monitoring the $2.4 trillion in relief funds that have already been allocated to fight #COVID. We've held dozens of coronavirus hearings to identify how we can provide targeted & fiscally responsible relief. Focus of the next phase: kids, jobs, & health care." Sen. John Thune
July 22, 2020 Thune, Enzi Introduce Legislation to Improve Integrity of the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program Sen. John Thune, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Without a doubt, we cannot reverse this economic downturn w/o attacking the underlying health care crisis. We must ensure medical workers have resources to treat patients, develop treatments, & find a vaccine. This continues to be a priority in the next phase of #COVID relief." Sen. John Thune
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "I hope that my Senate Democrat colleagues will eventually look beyond their liberal wish list & work with us to build a bipartisan #COVID19 relief package that addresses the real issues Americans are facing. This bill is not an opportunity to sneak through partisan agenda items." Sen. John Thune
July 22, 2020 Tweet - ". @USDA has released its report on recent cattle market volatility, which I'll be reviewing closely. I continue to have concerns about potential price manipulation/anticompetitive activities in meatpacking & will press @TheJusticeDept to conclude its investigation into the matter." Sen. John Thune
July 22, 2020 Thune Statement on USDA Cattle Market Investigation Report Sen. John Thune
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "A few of my priorities in this next phase of federal #COVID relief: -More relief for struggling Americans -Funding for impacted farmers & ranchers -Protection from surprise state taxes for #COVID relief & mobile/remote workers -Telehealth -Liability protections for schools & biz" Sen. John Thune
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Experts in childhood health, like @AmerAcadPeds , have advocated for policies that prioritize getting our kids back to school *safely*. This shouldn't be a politized issue. Attending school in person is so important for our children's academic development & emotional wellbeing." Sen. John Thune
July 21, 2020 Johnson, Conaway: Farmers to Families Food Box Program Off to a Good Start Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 21, 2020 USDA: Cattle Market Investigation Findings Coming Soon Rep. Dusty Johnson
July 21, 2020 Hearing of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations - Opening Statement of Rep. Dusty Johnson, Hearing on the Famers to Families Food Box Program Rep. Dusty Johnson
July 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - 41 Lawmakers Call on FCC to Strengthen Support for Telehealth Providers During Pandemic & Beyond Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Reminder: If Democrats had their way, we would've rushed through another multi-trillion-dollar spending bill long before we knew the full scope of what was actually needed. @SenateGOP made the right call to wait, evaluate, and pass targeted relief in a fiscally responsible way." Sen. John Thune
July 21, 2020 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Allow Americans to Sue China over COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Mike Rounds
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 crisis we're facing today is different than the one we saw in March, & as a result, so will be our response. Waiting and evaluating was the right call. While Rs and Ds might have differing priorities for this next phase, there is a common-sense solution within reach." Sen. John Thune
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate is set to vote on the NDAA later this week. It's thanks to @JimInhofe 's leadership in crafting this excellent #NDAA that it is laser-focused on restoring military readiness & ensuring we're prepared to meet threats posed by major powers like #Russia & #China." Sen. John Thune
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Some take it for granted that we have the strongest military in the world, but as this 2018 report shows, years of underfunding/budgetary uncertainty left our military under-equipped to meet modern threats. This #NDAA will continue restoring readiness." Sen. John Thune
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "We had a good meeting with @senategop & members of the president's team where we discussed some of the broad principles of the next round of federal #COVID19 relief for the American people. We are all in agreement that this effort is about kids, jobs, and health care." Sen. John Thune
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "The #NDAA is one of the most important bills we pass every year. Historically, we've been able to pass it with bipartisan support -- both parties united behind the goal of granting our military the resources it needs to defend our nation. I hope that will hold true this year." Sen. John Thune
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "#China & #Russia have been flexing their power and investing in their military -- not only to challenge the U.S. & allies but also intimidate neighbors & expand their spheres of influence. This #NDAA will help ensure we're prepared to counter threats posed by other great powers." Sen. John Thune
July 21, 2020 Tester, Rounds Bill to Streamline Education Benefits for Veterans Heads to President's Desk Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 20, 2020 Letter to Steven T. Mnuchin, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Van Hollen, Rounds Make Bipartisan Push for SBA, Treasury to Provide Small Businesses, Non-Profits with Much-Needed Clarity on PPP Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 20, 2020 Blackburn, McSally, Cotton, Hawley, Rounds, Tillis Introduce the Civil Justice for Victims of COVID Act Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 19, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: No Surprise Tax Bills for COVID Relief Workers Sen. John Thune
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "Last night, America lost one of our great civil rights heroes. John Lewis dedicated his life to serving and improving our country. He will be greatly missed. Kimberley and I are praying for his family in their grief." Sen. John Thune
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the US Department of Education - Lewis, McCarthy Champion Civic Education for Students Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos - McCarthy, Lewis, and Bipartisan Group of Members Champion Promoting Civic Education for Students Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Hern leads letter to SBA encouraging relief for seasonal employers Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 16, 2020 Thune and Markey Applaud FCC TRACED Act Mandate Sen. John Thune, ...
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "To protect against #COVID19, our hospitals, biz, schools, & consumers need dependable access to hand sanitizer. I intro'd a bill to help grant certainty to ethanol, distillers, & other industries that are stepping up to produce hand sanitizer." Sen. John Thune
July 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Rick Crawford Encourages the House to Lead Reforms in Agriculture Supply Chain Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "U.S. communications infrastructure can only be fully secure if our allies have similar safety standards. That's why the UK's ban of Huawei is important & why I intro'd the #NetworkSecurityTradeAct to ensure network security is a priority when negotiating future trade deals." Sen. John Thune
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "Good. We know that Huawei 5G tech could have the capability to share private user data with the Chinese government. The U.S. has already banned their tech in our networks -- good to see our allies following suit to protect our data from #China." Sen. John Thune
July 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Thune, Stabenow, Johnson, and Loebsack Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging USDA to Provide Flexibility for Harvesting and Grazing Cover Crops on Prevented Plant Acres Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 11, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Rules for the Digital Road Sen. John Thune
July 10, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Steube Urges President Trump to Cap Unemployment Benefits and Incentivize Americans to Return to Workforce Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Date Title Politician
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "The #HEALSAct announced by @senatemajldr is the result of months of careful evaluation of existing #COVID19 relief efforts. This new, targeted relief bill will give support to Americans who truly need it. I'm hopeful we can come to an agreement that reflects these priorities." Sen.John Thune
July 25, 2020 Tweet - "Great to welcome the Battery A, 1-147th Field Artillery home to South Dakota. So proud of these young men and women who've served our country." Sen.John Thune
July 24, 2020 Rounds, Graham, Capito Introduce Legislation to Move PPE Supply Chain From China to the United States Sen.Mike Rounds
July 24, 2020 Gardner Lends Support to Allow Emergency Haying and Grazing on CRP Land During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.John Thune, ...
July 24, 2020 Letter to Alex M. Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Jerome M. Adams, Surgeon General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Johnson, Gianforte Demand HHS Strip Convicted Pedophile of Government Pension Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 24, 2020 Shaheen-Rounds Introduce New Legislation to Invest in PFAS Health Impact and Best Practices Education for Physicians Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "America is committed to the security of our allies in the Indo-Pacific, defending our interests, and keeping global waterways free and open. Proud to see our B-Ones from Ellsworth AFB demonstrating this resolve to China and the world." Sen.John Thune
July 24, 2020 Defending Those Who Defend America Sen.John Thune
July 23, 2020 FY 2021 NDAA Passes Senate with Rounds Support, Includes a Number of South Dakota Priorities Sen.Mike Rounds
July 23, 2020 Spanberger, Johnson Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fund FCC's COVID-19 Telehealth Program, Continue Delivery of Critical Healthcare Services to Rural Communities Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "JUST PASSED: Good to see the Senate work together to pass a bipartisan #NDAA to ensure our troops are prepared to meet threats posed by major world powers like Russia and China or rogue nations like North Korea and Iran." Sen.John Thune
July 23, 2020 Thune Statement on Senate Passage of Pro-Troop Defense Bill Sen.John Thune
July 22, 2020 Graham, Capito, Rounds Introduce Legislation to Move PPE Supply Chain from China to the United States Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 22, 2020 Johnson Statement on USDA Cattle Investigation Rep.Dusty Johnson
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "We've been closely monitoring the $2.4 trillion in relief funds that have already been allocated to fight #COVID. We've held dozens of coronavirus hearings to identify how we can provide targeted & fiscally responsible relief. Focus of the next phase: kids, jobs, & health care." Sen.John Thune
July 22, 2020 Thune, Enzi Introduce Legislation to Improve Integrity of the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program Sen.John Thune, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Without a doubt, we cannot reverse this economic downturn w/o attacking the underlying health care crisis. We must ensure medical workers have resources to treat patients, develop treatments, & find a vaccine. This continues to be a priority in the next phase of #COVID relief." Sen.John Thune
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "I hope that my Senate Democrat colleagues will eventually look beyond their liberal wish list & work with us to build a bipartisan #COVID19 relief package that addresses the real issues Americans are facing. This bill is not an opportunity to sneak through partisan agenda items." Sen.John Thune
July 22, 2020 Tweet - ". @USDA has released its report on recent cattle market volatility, which I'll be reviewing closely. I continue to have concerns about potential price manipulation/anticompetitive activities in meatpacking & will press @TheJusticeDept to conclude its investigation into the matter." Sen.John Thune
July 22, 2020 Thune Statement on USDA Cattle Market Investigation Report Sen.John Thune
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "A few of my priorities in this next phase of federal #COVID relief: -More relief for struggling Americans -Funding for impacted farmers & ranchers -Protection from surprise state taxes for #COVID relief & mobile/remote workers -Telehealth -Liability protections for schools & biz" Sen.John Thune
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Experts in childhood health, like @AmerAcadPeds , have advocated for policies that prioritize getting our kids back to school *safely*. This shouldn't be a politized issue. Attending school in person is so important for our children's academic development & emotional wellbeing." Sen.John Thune
July 21, 2020 Johnson, Conaway: Farmers to Families Food Box Program Off to a Good Start Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 21, 2020 USDA: Cattle Market Investigation Findings Coming Soon Rep.Dusty Johnson
July 21, 2020 Hearing of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations - Opening Statement of Rep. Dusty Johnson, Hearing on the Famers to Families Food Box Program Rep.Dusty Johnson
July 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - 41 Lawmakers Call on FCC to Strengthen Support for Telehealth Providers During Pandemic & Beyond Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Reminder: If Democrats had their way, we would've rushed through another multi-trillion-dollar spending bill long before we knew the full scope of what was actually needed. @SenateGOP made the right call to wait, evaluate, and pass targeted relief in a fiscally responsible way." Sen.John Thune
July 21, 2020 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Allow Americans to Sue China over COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Mike Rounds
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 crisis we're facing today is different than the one we saw in March, & as a result, so will be our response. Waiting and evaluating was the right call. While Rs and Ds might have differing priorities for this next phase, there is a common-sense solution within reach." Sen.John Thune
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate is set to vote on the NDAA later this week. It's thanks to @JimInhofe 's leadership in crafting this excellent #NDAA that it is laser-focused on restoring military readiness & ensuring we're prepared to meet threats posed by major powers like #Russia & #China." Sen.John Thune
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "Some take it for granted that we have the strongest military in the world, but as this 2018 report shows, years of underfunding/budgetary uncertainty left our military under-equipped to meet modern threats. This #NDAA will continue restoring readiness." Sen.John Thune
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "We had a good meeting with @senategop & members of the president's team where we discussed some of the broad principles of the next round of federal #COVID19 relief for the American people. We are all in agreement that this effort is about kids, jobs, and health care." Sen.John Thune
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "The #NDAA is one of the most important bills we pass every year. Historically, we've been able to pass it with bipartisan support -- both parties united behind the goal of granting our military the resources it needs to defend our nation. I hope that will hold true this year." Sen.John Thune
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "#China & #Russia have been flexing their power and investing in their military -- not only to challenge the U.S. & allies but also intimidate neighbors & expand their spheres of influence. This #NDAA will help ensure we're prepared to counter threats posed by other great powers." Sen.John Thune
July 21, 2020 Tester, Rounds Bill to Streamline Education Benefits for Veterans Heads to President's Desk Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 20, 2020 Letter to Steven T. Mnuchin, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Van Hollen, Rounds Make Bipartisan Push for SBA, Treasury to Provide Small Businesses, Non-Profits with Much-Needed Clarity on PPP Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 20, 2020 Blackburn, McSally, Cotton, Hawley, Rounds, Tillis Introduce the Civil Justice for Victims of COVID Act Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 19, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: No Surprise Tax Bills for COVID Relief Workers Sen.John Thune
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "Last night, America lost one of our great civil rights heroes. John Lewis dedicated his life to serving and improving our country. He will be greatly missed. Kimberley and I are praying for his family in their grief." Sen.John Thune
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the US Department of Education - Lewis, McCarthy Champion Civic Education for Students Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos - McCarthy, Lewis, and Bipartisan Group of Members Champion Promoting Civic Education for Students Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Hern leads letter to SBA encouraging relief for seasonal employers Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 16, 2020 Thune and Markey Applaud FCC TRACED Act Mandate Sen.John Thune, ...
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "To protect against #COVID19, our hospitals, biz, schools, & consumers need dependable access to hand sanitizer. I intro'd a bill to help grant certainty to ethanol, distillers, & other industries that are stepping up to produce hand sanitizer." Sen.John Thune
July 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Rick Crawford Encourages the House to Lead Reforms in Agriculture Supply Chain Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "U.S. communications infrastructure can only be fully secure if our allies have similar safety standards. That's why the UK's ban of Huawei is important & why I intro'd the #NetworkSecurityTradeAct to ensure network security is a priority when negotiating future trade deals." Sen.John Thune
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "Good. We know that Huawei 5G tech could have the capability to share private user data with the Chinese government. The U.S. has already banned their tech in our networks -- good to see our allies following suit to protect our data from #China." Sen.John Thune
July 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Thune, Stabenow, Johnson, and Loebsack Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging USDA to Provide Flexibility for Harvesting and Grazing Cover Crops on Prevented Plant Acres Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 11, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Rules for the Digital Road Sen.John Thune
July 10, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Steube Urges President Trump to Cap Unemployment Benefits and Incentivize Americans to Return to Workforce Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
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