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May 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael C. Stenger, Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Philip G. Kiko, Chief Administrative Officer of the United States House of Representatives - Wyden, Rounds and Eshoo Lead Bipartisan Call to Secure U.S. Capitol Phone Networks Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "It's disappointing that Democrats are more focused on their left-wing pet projects than addressing the #COVID19 pandemic and its consequences. But that will not stop the Republican-led Senate from moving forward with the business of the American people." Sen. John Thune
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "The @SenateGOP has been busy in DC with: -Cmte oversight on #COVID19 -Key nominations -Critical national security bill +++ What have House Dems been doing? Show up for 24 hours, vote on a $3 trillion messaging bill, unilaterally change historic voting rules, & then leave town." Sen. John Thune
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "I've been urging the @USDA to get this assistance out to our producers. During this crisis, many Americans have come face-to-face with the reality that food doesn't come from the grocery store shelf -- it comes from the tireless work of farmers & ranchers. #FarmersFeedTheWorld" Sen. John Thune
May 19, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. John Thune
May 19, 2020 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
May 18, 2020 Letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer - Crapo, Risch Urge Regulatory Relief to Spur Economic Recovery Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "This global pandemic will take a global response, but China's public-facing acts -- which it hopes will reverse focus on its initial negligence & mishandling of the #COVID19 outbreak -- run counter to China's suspected hacking to steal vaccine research." Sen. John Thune
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be on @keloland with @SenatorRounds & @RepDustyJohnson tonight to answer questions and give an update on the federal government's #COVID19 response. Tune in" Sen. John Thune
May 18, 2020 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
May 15, 2020 Bad Reputation Rep. Dusty Johnson
May 15, 2020 Letter to Chairman Pai, Commissioner O'Rielly, Commissioner Rosenworcel, Commissioner Starks, and Commissioner Carr - Inhofe, 31 Bipartisan Senators Urge FCC to Reconsider 'Harmful,' 'Hurried' Ligado Order Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - Thune, Klobuchar Urge Treasury and Small Business Administration to Allow Telecommunications Cooperatives Paycheck Protection Program Eligibility Sen. John Thune, ...
May 15, 2020 To the Class of 2020: Be Difference Makers Sen. John Thune
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "We brought the Senate back to Washington to look at serious items and spent the last two weeks at work: hearing from experts on #COVID19, passing critical national security legislation, & monitoring the effectiveness of relief efforts already being implemented." Sen. John Thune
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "I have so much faith in America's ability to innovate and create. Personal computers, email, smartphones, MRI, hearing aids, cardiac defibrillators, the list goes on. American inventions that have changed the world. We should all be rooting for Operation Warp Speed." Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Crapo, Risch Urge Regulatory Relief to Spur Economic Recovery Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Chinese disinformation/censorship is not unique to #COVID19. For years, communist #China has sought to hide the detention of #Uyghur & other minorities in #Xinjiang. Thanks for leading this effort for human rights & religious freedom, @marcorubio . Glad to support." Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "This rule change will help seasonal businesses with a #PPP loan recalculate average monthly payroll using a more favorable window for purposes of determining their loan award. I advocated for this common-sense change in a letter to @UStreasury last month." Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans will stand firm & pursue liability protections for Americans at the front line of the #COVID response/reopening. This is about protecting doctors, hospitals, schools, mom and pop restaurants -- people who are living in fear of being frivolously sued." Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Was on the air with @hughhewitt this AM. We spoke about House Dems' massive new spending package that's really a grab bag of Dem agenda items disguised as #COVID19 relief. As was said, it mentions cannabis more times than it mentions jobs. Nobody is taking it seriously." Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @hughhewitt about a viable #Phase4 #COVID19 relief bill. I told him that anything that passes the Senate has to be #bipartisan, but, sadly, it's hard to find any moderate Dem to sit down with because they're so held hostage to the House agenda." Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "To all graduating seniors -- I want you to know I feel your pain and appreciate what you guys are having to go through. I know you won't have the graduation you imagined. As hard as this is, adversity will make you stronger. Since you may not have a graduation speaker this year " Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020 Thune Working Hard For South Dakota's Cattle Producers Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "America relies on our truckers to move food & other vital goods across our country. Drivers need more flexibility to safely operate their vehicles in interstate commerce. I've advocated for this rule change since I was chairman of @SenateCommerce . Thanks, @USDOT & @SecElaineChao ." Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "In South Dakota and across our great country, police officers put themselves in harm's way each and every day to protect us. We thank them, and we honor & remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep others safe. #NationalPoliceWeek" Sen. John Thune
May 13, 2020 Rounds Supports FISA Amendment to Strengthen Due Process, Protect Civil Liberties Sen. Mike Rounds
May 13, 2020 Tester, Rounds and colleagues fight to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 13, 2020 Sens. Cramer, Loeffler, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Halt Taxpayer Funds for Abortion Providers, Allow PPP Access for Larger Faith-Based Groups, Nonprofits Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 13, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Cardin, Portman Lead Bipartisan Senate Call for Pompeo to Defend Israel Against Politically Motivated Investigations by the International Criminal Court Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "JI believe American consumers have the right to know where the beef they purchase comes from. Especially during these uncertain times, the least we can do for ranchers & consumers is to provide them with the benefit of seeing "made in the USA' labels on grocery store shelves." Sen. John Thune
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Just left a @SenateCommerce hearing on broadband during #COVID19. It's clear that access to reliable internet services is a key part of what's kept our society turning during this crisis (i.e. distance learning for students, teleworking, and essential telehealth services)." Sen. John Thune
May 13, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science. and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on The State of Broadband Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. John Thune
May 13, 2020 Usa Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2020 Sen. John Thune
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems unveiled a $3 trillion #COVID19 bill. $3 TRILLION -- all borrowed on the backs of our children & grandchildren. We haven't yet seen all the effects of the $2.4 trillion we already provided. Once that's been fully allocated, we will have a better sense if more is needed." Sen. John Thune
May 12, 2020 McSally-Supported Resolution to Include Taiwan in WHO Passes Senate Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 12, 2020 Letter to Hon. William Barr, U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General - Senator Doug Jones Calls on Justice Department to Investigate Potentially Illegal Practices by Beef Packers Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 12, 2020 Johnson Supports Bill To Safeguard Agriculture From Foreign Investments Rep. Dusty Johnson
May 12, 2020 Rounds Introduces Legislation to Provide State Flexibility in Using CARES Act Funds Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 12, 2020 Rounds Statement on Senate Passage of Legislation That Would Work Toward Taiwan's Inclusion in World Health Organization Sen. Mike Rounds
May 12, 2020 Sens. Rounds and Gillibrand and Reps. Cisneros and Mast Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to End Military-Connected Child Abuse and Neglect Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 12, 2020 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency in Cattle Pricing Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems' bill includes tons of non-#COVID19 items. I keep hearing this bill branded as "CARES 2." They're trying to tie it to GOP's bipartisan #CARESACT to disguise their bad policy. It's a stretch to even call this a Phase IV approach since it has no chance of becoming law." Sen. John Thune
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "I was pleased to join @SecretarySonny in announcing rural broadband funding for @SDNcomm in the Black Hills--this means more opportunities for telehealth, distance learning, precision ag, and so much more." Sen. John Thune
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems have frantically cobbled together a 1,815-page partisan bill at the cost of $3 TRILLION. Republicans have been left out of negotiations. This is a partisan messaging exercise, plain and simple, aimed at scoring as many political points as possible." Sen. John Thune
May 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Thune, Rounds Join Colleagues in Requesting DOJ to Investigate Potential Illegal Practices by Beef Packers Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are blatantly using the #COVID19 crisis to try to implement their own liberal agenda." Sen. John Thune
May 12, 2020 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
May 12, 2020 Cloture Motion Sen. John Thune
May 12, 2020 Executive Calendar Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
May 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael C. Stenger, Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Philip G. Kiko, Chief Administrative Officer of the United States House of Representatives - Wyden, Rounds and Eshoo Lead Bipartisan Call to Secure U.S. Capitol Phone Networks Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "It's disappointing that Democrats are more focused on their left-wing pet projects than addressing the #COVID19 pandemic and its consequences. But that will not stop the Republican-led Senate from moving forward with the business of the American people." Sen.John Thune
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "The @SenateGOP has been busy in DC with: -Cmte oversight on #COVID19 -Key nominations -Critical national security bill +++ What have House Dems been doing? Show up for 24 hours, vote on a $3 trillion messaging bill, unilaterally change historic voting rules, & then leave town." Sen.John Thune
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "I've been urging the @USDA to get this assistance out to our producers. During this crisis, many Americans have come face-to-face with the reality that food doesn't come from the grocery store shelf -- it comes from the tireless work of farmers & ranchers. #FarmersFeedTheWorld" Sen.John Thune
May 19, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.John Thune
May 19, 2020 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
May 18, 2020 Letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer - Crapo, Risch Urge Regulatory Relief to Spur Economic Recovery Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "This global pandemic will take a global response, but China's public-facing acts -- which it hopes will reverse focus on its initial negligence & mishandling of the #COVID19 outbreak -- run counter to China's suspected hacking to steal vaccine research." Sen.John Thune
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be on @keloland with @SenatorRounds & @RepDustyJohnson tonight to answer questions and give an update on the federal government's #COVID19 response. Tune in" Sen.John Thune
May 18, 2020 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
May 15, 2020 Bad Reputation Rep.Dusty Johnson
May 15, 2020 Letter to Chairman Pai, Commissioner O'Rielly, Commissioner Rosenworcel, Commissioner Starks, and Commissioner Carr - Inhofe, 31 Bipartisan Senators Urge FCC to Reconsider 'Harmful,' 'Hurried' Ligado Order Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - Thune, Klobuchar Urge Treasury and Small Business Administration to Allow Telecommunications Cooperatives Paycheck Protection Program Eligibility Sen.John Thune, ...
May 15, 2020 To the Class of 2020: Be Difference Makers Sen.John Thune
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "We brought the Senate back to Washington to look at serious items and spent the last two weeks at work: hearing from experts on #COVID19, passing critical national security legislation, & monitoring the effectiveness of relief efforts already being implemented." Sen.John Thune
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "I have so much faith in America's ability to innovate and create. Personal computers, email, smartphones, MRI, hearing aids, cardiac defibrillators, the list goes on. American inventions that have changed the world. We should all be rooting for Operation Warp Speed." Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Crapo, Risch Urge Regulatory Relief to Spur Economic Recovery Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Chinese disinformation/censorship is not unique to #COVID19. For years, communist #China has sought to hide the detention of #Uyghur & other minorities in #Xinjiang. Thanks for leading this effort for human rights & religious freedom, @marcorubio . Glad to support." Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "This rule change will help seasonal businesses with a #PPP loan recalculate average monthly payroll using a more favorable window for purposes of determining their loan award. I advocated for this common-sense change in a letter to @UStreasury last month." Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans will stand firm & pursue liability protections for Americans at the front line of the #COVID response/reopening. This is about protecting doctors, hospitals, schools, mom and pop restaurants -- people who are living in fear of being frivolously sued." Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Was on the air with @hughhewitt this AM. We spoke about House Dems' massive new spending package that's really a grab bag of Dem agenda items disguised as #COVID19 relief. As was said, it mentions cannabis more times than it mentions jobs. Nobody is taking it seriously." Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @hughhewitt about a viable #Phase4 #COVID19 relief bill. I told him that anything that passes the Senate has to be #bipartisan, but, sadly, it's hard to find any moderate Dem to sit down with because they're so held hostage to the House agenda." Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "To all graduating seniors -- I want you to know I feel your pain and appreciate what you guys are having to go through. I know you won't have the graduation you imagined. As hard as this is, adversity will make you stronger. Since you may not have a graduation speaker this year " Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020 Thune Working Hard For South Dakota's Cattle Producers Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "America relies on our truckers to move food & other vital goods across our country. Drivers need more flexibility to safely operate their vehicles in interstate commerce. I've advocated for this rule change since I was chairman of @SenateCommerce . Thanks, @USDOT & @SecElaineChao ." Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "In South Dakota and across our great country, police officers put themselves in harm's way each and every day to protect us. We thank them, and we honor & remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep others safe. #NationalPoliceWeek" Sen.John Thune
May 13, 2020 Rounds Supports FISA Amendment to Strengthen Due Process, Protect Civil Liberties Sen.Mike Rounds
May 13, 2020 Tester, Rounds and colleagues fight to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 13, 2020 Sens. Cramer, Loeffler, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Halt Taxpayer Funds for Abortion Providers, Allow PPP Access for Larger Faith-Based Groups, Nonprofits Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 13, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Cardin, Portman Lead Bipartisan Senate Call for Pompeo to Defend Israel Against Politically Motivated Investigations by the International Criminal Court Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "JI believe American consumers have the right to know where the beef they purchase comes from. Especially during these uncertain times, the least we can do for ranchers & consumers is to provide them with the benefit of seeing "made in the USA' labels on grocery store shelves." Sen.John Thune
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Just left a @SenateCommerce hearing on broadband during #COVID19. It's clear that access to reliable internet services is a key part of what's kept our society turning during this crisis (i.e. distance learning for students, teleworking, and essential telehealth services)." Sen.John Thune
May 13, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science. and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on The State of Broadband Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.John Thune
May 13, 2020 Usa Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2020 Sen.John Thune
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems unveiled a $3 trillion #COVID19 bill. $3 TRILLION -- all borrowed on the backs of our children & grandchildren. We haven't yet seen all the effects of the $2.4 trillion we already provided. Once that's been fully allocated, we will have a better sense if more is needed." Sen.John Thune
May 12, 2020 McSally-Supported Resolution to Include Taiwan in WHO Passes Senate Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 12, 2020 Letter to Hon. William Barr, U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General - Senator Doug Jones Calls on Justice Department to Investigate Potentially Illegal Practices by Beef Packers Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 12, 2020 Johnson Supports Bill To Safeguard Agriculture From Foreign Investments Rep.Dusty Johnson
May 12, 2020 Rounds Introduces Legislation to Provide State Flexibility in Using CARES Act Funds Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 12, 2020 Rounds Statement on Senate Passage of Legislation That Would Work Toward Taiwan's Inclusion in World Health Organization Sen.Mike Rounds
May 12, 2020 Sens. Rounds and Gillibrand and Reps. Cisneros and Mast Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to End Military-Connected Child Abuse and Neglect Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 12, 2020 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency in Cattle Pricing Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems' bill includes tons of non-#COVID19 items. I keep hearing this bill branded as "CARES 2." They're trying to tie it to GOP's bipartisan #CARESACT to disguise their bad policy. It's a stretch to even call this a Phase IV approach since it has no chance of becoming law." Sen.John Thune
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "I was pleased to join @SecretarySonny in announcing rural broadband funding for @SDNcomm in the Black Hills--this means more opportunities for telehealth, distance learning, precision ag, and so much more." Sen.John Thune
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems have frantically cobbled together a 1,815-page partisan bill at the cost of $3 TRILLION. Republicans have been left out of negotiations. This is a partisan messaging exercise, plain and simple, aimed at scoring as many political points as possible." Sen.John Thune
May 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Thune, Rounds Join Colleagues in Requesting DOJ to Investigate Potential Illegal Practices by Beef Packers Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are blatantly using the #COVID19 crisis to try to implement their own liberal agenda." Sen.John Thune
May 12, 2020 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
May 12, 2020 Cloture Motion Sen.John Thune
May 12, 2020 Executive Calendar Sen.John Thune
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