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Feb. 8, 2024
Thune Secures Key South Dakota Priorities in FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 10, 2023
Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Press Buttigieg On Grants Favoring New York City Rail Projects Over Rest of Country
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 4, 2023
Thune Presses FAA Nominee on Need to Strengthen Pilot Training
Sen. John Thune
June 28, 2023
Tester, Moran, Reed, Rounds, Hoeven Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Cut Red Tape, Invest in VA Infrastructure for Veterans
Sen. Mike Rounds
April 20, 2023
Thune Bill Would Stop Automakers From Double-Dipping in Electric Vehicle Subsidies
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 13, 2023
Letter to Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Chairman Sam Graves & Ranking Member Rick Larsen Promise Vigorous Oversight of DOT Plans to Prevent Another FAA System Failure
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 18, 2022
Johnson, Lummis, Stanton Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Highway Permitting Reform Legislation
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Sept. 15, 2022
Rounds Introduces Bill to Remove Burdensome Regulations on American Trucking Industry
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 26, 2022
Johnson, Roy Introduce Bill to Alleviate Pilot Shortage by Raising Mandatory Retirement Age
Rep. Dusty Johnson
June 14, 2022
Sinema & Thune Introduce Bipartisan Bill Creating Jobs, Expanding Aviation Opportunities
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 24, 2022
Capito, Manchin, Rounds, Heinrich Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate VA AIR Commission
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 23, 2022
Letter to Martin Oberman, Chair of the Surface Transportation Board - Capito, Manchin Urge Surface Transportation Board Chairman to Address Freight Delays, Service Disruptions
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 23, 2022
Letter to Hon. Martin Oberman, Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board - Senators Baldwin, Cramer, Colleagues Press Surface Transportation Board on Rail Disruptions, Ease Supply Chain Challenges
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 6, 2022
Rounds Delivers Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing on Rural Transit
Sen. Mike Rounds
March 22, 2022
Bipartisan Legislation Led by Klobuchar, Thune to Boost Exports and Ease Shipping Backlogs Passes Commerce Committee
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Urge President Biden to "Use Tools Available to Ensure Contract Negotiations with West Coast Ports are Successful"
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rogers Joins Colleagues in Calling for Immediate End to Transportation Mask Mandate
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 10, 2022
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rubio, Wicker, Colleagues Call to End Biden's Covid Travel Restrictions, Mask Mandate
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 7, 2022
Letter to Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Davis, Graves Ask Biden Administration to Rescind Guidance Intended to Deter Road Projects
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 3, 2022
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on the Ocean Shipping Reform Act
Sen. John Thune
March 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Tillis Pushes for Proper Implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 23, 2022
Tweet - "Spoke at the Miller Recognition Program this afternoon. This city has faced a lot of challenges this month, and I'm proud to see how the community has come together. Thank you to the teachers, first responders, students, and all who offered to help."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 18, 2022
Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Romney, Colleagues Lead Effort to Ensure Proper Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 18, 2022
Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Portman, Republican Colleagues Send Letter to U.S. Department of Transportation to Ensure Proper Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 18, 2022
Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Fischer Leads Effort to Ensure Proper Implementation of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 4, 2022
Pump the Brakes, Sec. Buttigieg!
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Feb. 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Senators Raise Concerns Over New Treasury Broadband Rules
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Hinson Calls on Administration to Rescind Executive Order Requiring Federal Agencies to Purchase "Zero Emission" Vehicles
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to the United States Senate - Finance Committee Republicans: EV Provisions Unfairly Favor Certain Companies, Hurt American Workers, and Undermine America's Trade Interests
Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
Letter to President Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Blackburn, Daines, Colleagues Push Biden To Reverse Vaccine Mandate For Truckers Crossing The Northern Border
Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 9, 2021
Tweet - "I appreciate Sisseton-Wahpeton Tribal Chairman Hopkins and tribal council members taking the time to meet with me today. We had a good conversation about their infrastructure and law enforcement-related priorities."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman Senate Committee on Finance; Hon. Mike Crapo, Ranking Member Senate Committee on Finance - Grassley, Casey, Blackburn Lead 38 Colleagues In Push To Fix Tax Treatment Of Pandemic Aid For Passenger Vehicle Industry
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 17, 2021
JOHNSON INFRASTRUCTURE BILL REACHES 100 COSPONSORS
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Nov. 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Marty Walsh, Secretary US Dept. of Labor - Address Supply Chain Crisis
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 15, 2021
Blackburn Statement On Infrastructure
Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 4, 2021
Johnson: DOT Is Asleep at the Wheel
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Nov. 4, 2021
Tweet - "Democrats are living in a bubble & tuning out the message that Americans sent loud and clear at the ballot box. The American people see what's in Democrats' Build Back BIGGER, nanny state, big-government approach, and they don't want that to be our nation's future."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021
Johnson, Bourdeaux Covid Infrastructure Bill Gains Support From Industry Leaders and Lawmakers
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 26, 2021
Johnson, Bourdeaux Introduce Bill to Allow Unspent Covid Relief Dollars for Infrastructure
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Oct. 19, 2021
Tweet - "Utilities in South Dakota are already projecting a 50% to 100% increase for the season. Why? 1. Pres. Biden's war on American energy (starting with canceling Keystone XL day one in office) 2. Inflation (which will get even worse if Dems spend TRILLIONS more)"
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 31, 2021
Tweet - "Important work is happening near Armour, SD to help South Dakotans in the area get a reliable internet connection. I visited with crews laying @GoldenWestCoop fiber-optic lines today. Projects like this are a huge step in bringing high-speed broadband internet to rural America."
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 10, 2021
Rounds Statement Opposing Infrastructure Bill
Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 10, 2021
Tweet - "I support investments in our nation's infrastructure, but I can't support a bill that will dramatically increase the national debt & financially burden our children & grandchildren."
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 10, 2021
Thune Statement on Senate Infrastructure Bill
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 4, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Evelyn Remaley, Acting Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration - Thune, Wicker Question NTIA's Ability to Effectively Administer Broadband Programs
Sen. John Thune
July 28, 2021
Rosen, Bipartisan Senators' Statement on Infrastructure
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 28, 2021
Senators' Statement on Infrastructure
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 28, 2021
King, Rounds, Sasse Introduce Bipartisan Cybersecurity Legislative Package to Better Protect U.S. Critical Infrastructure
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 28, 2021
Senators' Joint Statement on Infrastructure
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 21, 2021
Senators' Statement on Infrastructure
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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Feb. 8, 2024
Thune Secures Key South Dakota Priorities in FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 10, 2023
Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Press Buttigieg On Grants Favoring New York City Rail Projects Over Rest of Country
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 4, 2023
Thune Presses FAA Nominee on Need to Strengthen Pilot Training
Sen.John Thune
June 28, 2023
Tester, Moran, Reed, Rounds, Hoeven Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Cut Red Tape, Invest in VA Infrastructure for Veterans
Sen.Mike Rounds
April 20, 2023
Thune Bill Would Stop Automakers From Double-Dipping in Electric Vehicle Subsidies
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 13, 2023
Letter to Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Chairman Sam Graves & Ranking Member Rick Larsen Promise Vigorous Oversight of DOT Plans to Prevent Another FAA System Failure
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 18, 2022
Johnson, Lummis, Stanton Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Highway Permitting Reform Legislation
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Sept. 15, 2022
Rounds Introduces Bill to Remove Burdensome Regulations on American Trucking Industry
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 26, 2022
Johnson, Roy Introduce Bill to Alleviate Pilot Shortage by Raising Mandatory Retirement Age
Rep.Dusty Johnson
June 14, 2022
Sinema & Thune Introduce Bipartisan Bill Creating Jobs, Expanding Aviation Opportunities
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 24, 2022
Capito, Manchin, Rounds, Heinrich Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate VA AIR Commission
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 23, 2022
Letter to Martin Oberman, Chair of the Surface Transportation Board - Capito, Manchin Urge Surface Transportation Board Chairman to Address Freight Delays, Service Disruptions
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 23, 2022
Letter to Hon. Martin Oberman, Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board - Senators Baldwin, Cramer, Colleagues Press Surface Transportation Board on Rail Disruptions, Ease Supply Chain Challenges
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 6, 2022
Rounds Delivers Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing on Rural Transit
Sen.Mike Rounds
March 22, 2022
Bipartisan Legislation Led by Klobuchar, Thune to Boost Exports and Ease Shipping Backlogs Passes Commerce Committee
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Urge President Biden to "Use Tools Available to Ensure Contract Negotiations with West Coast Ports are Successful"
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rogers Joins Colleagues in Calling for Immediate End to Transportation Mask Mandate
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 10, 2022
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rubio, Wicker, Colleagues Call to End Biden's Covid Travel Restrictions, Mask Mandate
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 7, 2022
Letter to Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Davis, Graves Ask Biden Administration to Rescind Guidance Intended to Deter Road Projects
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 3, 2022
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on the Ocean Shipping Reform Act
Sen.John Thune
March 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Tillis Pushes for Proper Implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 23, 2022
Tweet - "Spoke at the Miller Recognition Program this afternoon. This city has faced a lot of challenges this month, and I'm proud to see how the community has come together. Thank you to the teachers, first responders, students, and all who offered to help."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 18, 2022
Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Romney, Colleagues Lead Effort to Ensure Proper Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 18, 2022
Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Portman, Republican Colleagues Send Letter to U.S. Department of Transportation to Ensure Proper Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 18, 2022
Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Fischer Leads Effort to Ensure Proper Implementation of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 4, 2022
Pump the Brakes, Sec. Buttigieg!
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Feb. 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Senators Raise Concerns Over New Treasury Broadband Rules
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Hinson Calls on Administration to Rescind Executive Order Requiring Federal Agencies to Purchase "Zero Emission" Vehicles
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to the United States Senate - Finance Committee Republicans: EV Provisions Unfairly Favor Certain Companies, Hurt American Workers, and Undermine America's Trade Interests
Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
Letter to President Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Blackburn, Daines, Colleagues Push Biden To Reverse Vaccine Mandate For Truckers Crossing The Northern Border
Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 9, 2021
Tweet - "I appreciate Sisseton-Wahpeton Tribal Chairman Hopkins and tribal council members taking the time to meet with me today. We had a good conversation about their infrastructure and law enforcement-related priorities."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman Senate Committee on Finance; Hon. Mike Crapo, Ranking Member Senate Committee on Finance - Grassley, Casey, Blackburn Lead 38 Colleagues In Push To Fix Tax Treatment Of Pandemic Aid For Passenger Vehicle Industry
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 17, 2021
JOHNSON INFRASTRUCTURE BILL REACHES 100 COSPONSORS
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Nov. 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Marty Walsh, Secretary US Dept. of Labor - Address Supply Chain Crisis
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 15, 2021
Blackburn Statement On Infrastructure
Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 4, 2021
Johnson: DOT Is Asleep at the Wheel
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Nov. 4, 2021
Tweet - "Democrats are living in a bubble & tuning out the message that Americans sent loud and clear at the ballot box. The American people see what's in Democrats' Build Back BIGGER, nanny state, big-government approach, and they don't want that to be our nation's future."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021
Johnson, Bourdeaux Covid Infrastructure Bill Gains Support From Industry Leaders and Lawmakers
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 26, 2021
Johnson, Bourdeaux Introduce Bill to Allow Unspent Covid Relief Dollars for Infrastructure
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Oct. 19, 2021
Tweet - "Utilities in South Dakota are already projecting a 50% to 100% increase for the season. Why? 1. Pres. Biden's war on American energy (starting with canceling Keystone XL day one in office) 2. Inflation (which will get even worse if Dems spend TRILLIONS more)"
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 31, 2021
Tweet - "Important work is happening near Armour, SD to help South Dakotans in the area get a reliable internet connection. I visited with crews laying @GoldenWestCoop fiber-optic lines today. Projects like this are a huge step in bringing high-speed broadband internet to rural America."
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 10, 2021
Rounds Statement Opposing Infrastructure Bill
Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 10, 2021
Tweet - "I support investments in our nation's infrastructure, but I can't support a bill that will dramatically increase the national debt & financially burden our children & grandchildren."
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 10, 2021
Thune Statement on Senate Infrastructure Bill
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 4, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Evelyn Remaley, Acting Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration - Thune, Wicker Question NTIA's Ability to Effectively Administer Broadband Programs
Sen.John Thune
July 28, 2021
Rosen, Bipartisan Senators' Statement on Infrastructure
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 28, 2021
Senators' Statement on Infrastructure
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 28, 2021
King, Rounds, Sasse Introduce Bipartisan Cybersecurity Legislative Package to Better Protect U.S. Critical Infrastructure
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 28, 2021
Senators' Joint Statement on Infrastructure
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 21, 2021
Senators' Statement on Infrastructure
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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