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May 13, 2021
Inhofe, Brown, Boozman, Tillis, Rounds, Tester to Introduce Bill to Increase Law Enforcement Behavioral Health Training
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 28, 2021
Thune Responds to President Biden's Joint Session Address
Sen. John Thune
April 28, 2021
Lee and Thune Introduce Bill to Strengthen National Guard Resources and Readiness
Sen. John Thune, ...
April 27, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Sullivan, Cruz & Colleagues Urge Biden to Address Worsening Southern Border Crisis, End Dangerous Policies that Created It
Sen. John Thune, ...
April 21, 2021
For the People Act
Sen. John Thune
April 14, 2021
Border Security
Sen. John Thune
March 26, 2021
Tweet - "Strong border security, enforcing immigration laws, stopping asylum abuse, and cracking down on the traffickers and cartels that prey on migrants are among the steps the administration should take to end the Biden border crisis."
Sen. John Thune
March 26, 2021
Tweet - "What I'm seeing on the border is harrowing: facilities are dangerously overcrowded, border patrol officers are overwhelmed & under-supported, smugglers (often w/ties to drug cartels) are profiting massively, hundreds of scared kids are on their own."
Sen. John Thune
March 26, 2021
Tweet - "Midnight on the Rio Grande -- visible lights from smugglers on the Mexican side of the border. Hearing stories that these smugglers are charging upwards of $6,000, much of which flows to drug cartels."
Sen. John Thune
March 25, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of The United States - Crapo Joins Bipartisan Group to Make Case for Comprehensive Diplomatic Approach Toward Iran
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 24, 2021
Tweet - "What's the first bill Dems would likely pass if they break the Senate filibuster rule? A bill to federalize elections, restrict states' rights, & eliminate protections for election integrity."
Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2021
Sens. Moran, Tillis Lead Introduction of Protect and Serve Act
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 19, 2021
Tweet - "#2A news: In a win for South Dakota gun owners, @ATFHQ has determined SD's Regular Concealed Carry Permit process qualifies as an alternative to NICS, cutting unnecessary red tape. More ->"
Sen. John Thune
March 18, 2021
Rounds Votes Against Radical, Unqualified Health Secretary Nominee
Sen. Mike Rounds
March 18, 2021
Letter to Honorable Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General - Idaho Senators Question Legality of Border Wall Funding Freeze Amid Escalating Crisis
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to the Honorable Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General - Rubio, Capito, GOP Colleagues: Biden Escalating Border Crisis by Unlawfully Freezing Border Wall Funding
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Honorable Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General - Senate GOP: Biden Escalating Border Crisis by Unlawfully Freezing Border Wall Funding
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 17, 2021
Inhofe Joins Tillis in Reintroducing the Protect and Serve Act to Punish Criminals for Targeting Law Enforcement
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 16, 2021
Thune, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Law Enforcement Officers
Sen. John Thune
March 16, 2021
Following Johnson Request, IHS Strips Convicted Pedophile of Federal Pension
Rep. Dusty Johnson
March 16, 2021
Tillis and Colleagues Reintroduce the Protect and Serve Act to Punish Criminals for Targeting Law Enforcement
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 16, 2021
Tweet - "The completely avoidable crisis at the border is the predictable result when you relax enforcement, halt border wall construction, pause deportations & increase admissions. Plainly put, this situation is directly caused by this admin's words & actions. We can't have open borders."
Sen. John Thune
March 11, 2021
Thune Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Block Taxpayer-Funded Gun Registries Lawmakers Offer "GRIP Act' in Continued Effort to Protect Gun Owners' Privacy Rights
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 11, 2021
Tweet - "Federal funds shouldn't be spent to violate the privacy of Americans. I'm supporting a bill to help defend against firearm registries & gun owner databases that could violate the privacy of law-abiding citizens exercising their clear 2nd Amendment rights."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 25, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rounds and Colleagues Urge President Biden to Withdraw Becerra
Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 25, 2021
Tweet - "Iran has repeatedly proven that it can't be trusted. Biden must stand against Iran's destabilizing activities/state sponsorship of terror, not grant sanctions relief that funds their malign agenda (& not repeat mistakes of Obama's terrible nuclear deal)."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 11, 2021
Letter to President Joe Biden - Lankford Joins Cotton and Colleagues to Warn President Biden of Immigration Crisis, Health Risks
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Senators Reintroduce Bill to Help Businesses Comply with Worker Eligibility Laws
Sen. John Thune, ...
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. 13, 2021
Johnson Statement on Impeachment
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. 6, 2021
Rounds: Violence and Destruction are Never the Answer
Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 18, 2020
Tweet - "Earlier this week I joined several of my Senate colleagues in a letter to @FBI & @CISAgov requesting preliminary info on the brazen cyberattack against multiple government agencies, which has been attributed to Russia."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 14, 2020
Wicker, Thune, Moran Statement on Government Cyberattack
Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 3, 2020
Rounds Statement on Inclusion of National Cyber Director in NDAA Conference Report
Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 3, 2020
Warner, Rounds, Jones Applaud Inclusion of Bipartisan Anti-Money Laundering Legislation in NDAA
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 25, 2020
South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: We're in This Together
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 22, 2020
South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Tough Times Highlight Blessings
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 20, 2020
Keeping Our Economy and Schools Open
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Nov. 18, 2020
Tweet - "We should be sitting down & working on a reasonable, targeted, fiscally responsible #COVID relief bill. Republicans have been more than willing to do that. But the Democrats continue to insist upon a multi-trillion dollar bill consisting of a bunch of liberal wish list items."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 18, 2020
Thune: Providing COVID Relief and Confirming Qualified Judges Among Senate Republicans' Top Priorities
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020
Tweet - "Yesterday, for the second Monday in a row, we received tremendous news about the prospects for a COVID vaccine. Moderna announced its COVID vaccine is over 90% effective -- raising the possibility that not one but two COVID vaccines may be available in the very near future."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020
Tweet - "Republicans aren't giving up on targeted #COVID relief, but so far Democrats have shown no willingness for compromise. I hope that changes. Republicans will continue to invite our Democrat colleagues to work with us to find a middle ground."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 12, 2020
Johnson Applauds Senate Passage of Impact Aid Bill
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Nov. 12, 2020
Tweet - "These are the real consequences of the "defund the police" movement. Liberal-led cities that jumped on the bandwagon & threw their police departments under the bus will be less safe as a result. A step in the wrong direction."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 12, 2020
President Expected to Sign Thune-Smith Bill to Ease Application Process for the Impact Aid Program During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 9, 2020
Tweet - "This is big news for the American people & a critical milestone in the development of a #COVID19 vaccine. Hopeful to see more good news from this trial soon."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 6, 2020
Tweet - "In Aberdeen today with the rest of the SD delegation to mark the expansion of @3M 's N95 mask production lines. This equipment will help protect our frontline workers who continue to put their own health at risk to fight #COVID19. Thank you to our health care heroes & to 3M."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2020
Tweet - "Democrats' attempted delay antics over the last seven-plus days were absurd. After they voted to block COVID relief multiple times & tried to adjourn the Senate entirely, Dems suddenly brought up a completely unrealistic "relief" bill to delay the #SCOTUS vote. Pure theatrics."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 25, 2020
Thune Joins Fox News's "Cavuto LIVE' to Discuss Judge Amy Coney Barrett and COVID-19 Relief Negotiations
Sen. John Thune
Date
Title
Politician
May 13, 2021
Inhofe, Brown, Boozman, Tillis, Rounds, Tester to Introduce Bill to Increase Law Enforcement Behavioral Health Training
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 28, 2021
Thune Responds to President Biden's Joint Session Address
Sen.John Thune
April 28, 2021
Lee and Thune Introduce Bill to Strengthen National Guard Resources and Readiness
Sen.John Thune, ...
April 27, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Sullivan, Cruz & Colleagues Urge Biden to Address Worsening Southern Border Crisis, End Dangerous Policies that Created It
Sen.John Thune, ...
April 21, 2021
For the People Act
Sen.John Thune
April 14, 2021
Border Security
Sen.John Thune
March 26, 2021
Tweet - "Strong border security, enforcing immigration laws, stopping asylum abuse, and cracking down on the traffickers and cartels that prey on migrants are among the steps the administration should take to end the Biden border crisis."
Sen.John Thune
March 26, 2021
Tweet - "What I'm seeing on the border is harrowing: facilities are dangerously overcrowded, border patrol officers are overwhelmed & under-supported, smugglers (often w/ties to drug cartels) are profiting massively, hundreds of scared kids are on their own."
Sen.John Thune
March 26, 2021
Tweet - "Midnight on the Rio Grande -- visible lights from smugglers on the Mexican side of the border. Hearing stories that these smugglers are charging upwards of $6,000, much of which flows to drug cartels."
Sen.John Thune
March 25, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of The United States - Crapo Joins Bipartisan Group to Make Case for Comprehensive Diplomatic Approach Toward Iran
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 24, 2021
Tweet - "What's the first bill Dems would likely pass if they break the Senate filibuster rule? A bill to federalize elections, restrict states' rights, & eliminate protections for election integrity."
Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2021
Sens. Moran, Tillis Lead Introduction of Protect and Serve Act
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 19, 2021
Tweet - "#2A news: In a win for South Dakota gun owners, @ATFHQ has determined SD's Regular Concealed Carry Permit process qualifies as an alternative to NICS, cutting unnecessary red tape. More ->"
Sen.John Thune
March 18, 2021
Rounds Votes Against Radical, Unqualified Health Secretary Nominee
Sen.Mike Rounds
March 18, 2021
Letter to Honorable Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General - Idaho Senators Question Legality of Border Wall Funding Freeze Amid Escalating Crisis
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to the Honorable Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General - Rubio, Capito, GOP Colleagues: Biden Escalating Border Crisis by Unlawfully Freezing Border Wall Funding
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2021
Letter to Honorable Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General - Senate GOP: Biden Escalating Border Crisis by Unlawfully Freezing Border Wall Funding
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 17, 2021
Inhofe Joins Tillis in Reintroducing the Protect and Serve Act to Punish Criminals for Targeting Law Enforcement
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 16, 2021
Thune, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Law Enforcement Officers
Sen.John Thune
March 16, 2021
Following Johnson Request, IHS Strips Convicted Pedophile of Federal Pension
Rep.Dusty Johnson
March 16, 2021
Tillis and Colleagues Reintroduce the Protect and Serve Act to Punish Criminals for Targeting Law Enforcement
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 16, 2021
Tweet - "The completely avoidable crisis at the border is the predictable result when you relax enforcement, halt border wall construction, pause deportations & increase admissions. Plainly put, this situation is directly caused by this admin's words & actions. We can't have open borders."
Sen.John Thune
March 11, 2021
Thune Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Block Taxpayer-Funded Gun Registries Lawmakers Offer "GRIP Act' in Continued Effort to Protect Gun Owners' Privacy Rights
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 11, 2021
Tweet - "Federal funds shouldn't be spent to violate the privacy of Americans. I'm supporting a bill to help defend against firearm registries & gun owner databases that could violate the privacy of law-abiding citizens exercising their clear 2nd Amendment rights."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 25, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rounds and Colleagues Urge President Biden to Withdraw Becerra
Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 25, 2021
Tweet - "Iran has repeatedly proven that it can't be trusted. Biden must stand against Iran's destabilizing activities/state sponsorship of terror, not grant sanctions relief that funds their malign agenda (& not repeat mistakes of Obama's terrible nuclear deal)."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 11, 2021
Letter to President Joe Biden - Lankford Joins Cotton and Colleagues to Warn President Biden of Immigration Crisis, Health Risks
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Senators Reintroduce Bill to Help Businesses Comply with Worker Eligibility Laws
Sen.John Thune, ...
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. 13, 2021
Johnson Statement on Impeachment
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. 6, 2021
Rounds: Violence and Destruction are Never the Answer
Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 18, 2020
Tweet - "Earlier this week I joined several of my Senate colleagues in a letter to @FBI & @CISAgov requesting preliminary info on the brazen cyberattack against multiple government agencies, which has been attributed to Russia."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 14, 2020
Wicker, Thune, Moran Statement on Government Cyberattack
Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 3, 2020
Rounds Statement on Inclusion of National Cyber Director in NDAA Conference Report
Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 3, 2020
Warner, Rounds, Jones Applaud Inclusion of Bipartisan Anti-Money Laundering Legislation in NDAA
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 25, 2020
South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: We're in This Together
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 22, 2020
South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Tough Times Highlight Blessings
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 20, 2020
Keeping Our Economy and Schools Open
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Nov. 18, 2020
Tweet - "We should be sitting down & working on a reasonable, targeted, fiscally responsible #COVID relief bill. Republicans have been more than willing to do that. But the Democrats continue to insist upon a multi-trillion dollar bill consisting of a bunch of liberal wish list items."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 18, 2020
Thune: Providing COVID Relief and Confirming Qualified Judges Among Senate Republicans' Top Priorities
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020
Tweet - "Yesterday, for the second Monday in a row, we received tremendous news about the prospects for a COVID vaccine. Moderna announced its COVID vaccine is over 90% effective -- raising the possibility that not one but two COVID vaccines may be available in the very near future."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2020
Tweet - "Republicans aren't giving up on targeted #COVID relief, but so far Democrats have shown no willingness for compromise. I hope that changes. Republicans will continue to invite our Democrat colleagues to work with us to find a middle ground."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 12, 2020
Johnson Applauds Senate Passage of Impact Aid Bill
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Nov. 12, 2020
Tweet - "These are the real consequences of the "defund the police" movement. Liberal-led cities that jumped on the bandwagon & threw their police departments under the bus will be less safe as a result. A step in the wrong direction."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 12, 2020
President Expected to Sign Thune-Smith Bill to Ease Application Process for the Impact Aid Program During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 9, 2020
Tweet - "This is big news for the American people & a critical milestone in the development of a #COVID19 vaccine. Hopeful to see more good news from this trial soon."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 6, 2020
Tweet - "In Aberdeen today with the rest of the SD delegation to mark the expansion of @3M 's N95 mask production lines. This equipment will help protect our frontline workers who continue to put their own health at risk to fight #COVID19. Thank you to our health care heroes & to 3M."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2020
Tweet - "Democrats' attempted delay antics over the last seven-plus days were absurd. After they voted to block COVID relief multiple times & tried to adjourn the Senate entirely, Dems suddenly brought up a completely unrealistic "relief" bill to delay the #SCOTUS vote. Pure theatrics."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 25, 2020
Thune Joins Fox News's "Cavuto LIVE' to Discuss Judge Amy Coney Barrett and COVID-19 Relief Negotiations
Sen.John Thune
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