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July 20, 2021
Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Support National Cyber Director, Bolster Cybersecurity Capabilities
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Jessica Rosenworcel, Acting Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission - Thune, Wicker Urge FCC to Move Quickly in RDOF Application Review
Sen. John Thune
June 30, 2021
Rounds, Inhofe, Duckworth Introduce RETAIN GPS Act
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 25, 2021
House Biofuels Caucus Statement on Supreme Court's Renewable Fuel Standard Decision and the Future Integrity of the RFS
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 24, 2021
Cassidy, Senators' Joint Statement, Framework on Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 24, 2021
Tweet - "Democrat leaders, including the president, have undermined their own negotiators and the Republicans who've been negotiating in good faith. They're holding bipartisanship hostage for partisanship. There's time for them to get this back on track, but the ball is in their court."
Sen. John Thune
June 23, 2021
The Washington Post "Washington Post Live" - Transcript: Sen. Rounds Discusses Cattle Market, Ransomware and Infrastructure on Washington Post Live
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 22, 2021
South Dakotan Joins Thune at Hearing to Highlight Need to Build Strong and Resilient Broadband
Sen. John Thune
June 18, 2021
Tweet - "We've done bipartisan infrastructure bills before, and we can do it again. Democrats need to come to the table and work with Republicans in a serious way."
Sen. John Thune
June 16, 2021
Tweet - ".@SenateCommerce unanimously supported my autonomous vehicle legislation in 2017. Today, Ds blocked it. Nothing has changed -- but Ds are now bowing to pressure from special interest groups to squash my bill. If we don't get on top of this issue, China will happily take the lead."
Sen. John Thune
June 16, 2021
Senators' Statement on Infrastructure
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 28, 2021
Tweet - "It's never been more clear how important a reliable internet connection is for Americans -- from telehealth to distance learning, this year has shown how vital broadband connectivity is for human connectivity. I'm fighting to expand broadband in rural SD."
Sen. John Thune
May 27, 2021
Automated Vehicles
Sen. John Thune
May 27, 2021
Thune: Consumers Should Never Have to Question Whether They Will Have Access to Reliable and Affordable Energy and Fuel
Sen. John Thune
May 12, 2021
Tweet - "Biden's energy secretary @SecGranholm said at a White House briefing that "pipeline is the best way to go" for transporting fuel. It shouldn't take a hack/shutdown for this admin to recognize the importance of modern infrastructure like #KeystoneXL to ensure U.S. energy security."
Sen. John Thune
May 11, 2021
Biden Administration
Sen. John Thune
April 28, 2021
Thune Responds to President Biden's Joint Session Address
Sen. John Thune
April 27, 2021
Tweet - "Infrastructure can be bipartisan, but President Biden's proposal lumps in liberal policies as "infrastructure" & spends TRILLIONS more tax-payer dollars. Republicans have developed a plan that would invest more in America's roads & bridges at a fraction of the cost."
Sen. John Thune
April 27, 2021
Tax Legislation
Sen. John Thune
April 23, 2021
Problem Solvers Caucus Unveils New Bipartisan Solutions to Rebuild America's Infrastructure
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 20, 2021
Infrastructure
Sen. John Thune
April 19, 2021
Tweet - "Pres. Biden's trillion-dollar "infrastructure" proposal stretches the meaning of infrastructure far beyond how most South Dakotans define it. You should be straight with the American people if you're planning one of the largest tax hikes in generations."
Sen. John Thune
April 19, 2021
USA Today - President Biden doesn't need to reinvent the wheel on infrastructure: Sen. John Thune
Sen. John Thune
April 16, 2021
LaMalfa Introduces RESTORE Act to Improve Forest Health, Mitigate Wildfire Risk
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 15, 2021
Infrastructure
Sen. John Thune
April 13, 2021
Tweet - "If Democrats want to make impactful infrastructure investments, how about resuming (already paid for) wall construction at the southern border? Let's start there."
Sen. John Thune
April 6, 2021
House Members Hold Meeting with Federal Maritime Commission on Shipping Delays Impacting Ag Sector
Rep. Dusty Johnson
March 18, 2021
U.S. Sens. Smith, Young Renew Bipartisan Push to Improve Public Health Preparedness with Coordinated "One Health" Approach
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
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 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Michael A. Khouri, Chair of the Federal Maritime Commission - Davis, Over 100 Members of Congress Send Letter to Address Carriers Declining to Ship U.S. Agriculture Exports from U.S. Ports
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 9, 2021
Spanberger Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Broadband Internet Speeds, Close Digital Divide
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 25, 2021
Thune, Hassan Reintroduce Bill to Improve Railroad Infrastructure
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 24, 2021
Thune, Stabenow, Fischer, Warner Reintroduce Bill to Protect U.S. From Digital Infrastructure Corruption
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 24, 2021
Tweet - "Had the chance to meet with folks from the @SDRuralWater today to discuss ways we can continue to advocate for funding to improve water infrastructure across the state."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 23, 2021
Thune, Sinema Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve and Maintain Tribal Infrastructure
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Nomination of Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg
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. 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
Dec. 2, 2020
Problem Solvers Caucus, Senate Partners Unveil Bipartisan , Bicameral 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 29, 2020
Rounds, Thune, Johnson: Army Corps Announces Major Step Toward Implementation of Snowpack Monitoring System
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 18, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Senators Collins, Reed Call for Financial Assistance for Bus & Passenger Ferry Industries in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 17, 2020
Langevin, Cicilline, Johnson, Introduce Stopgap Measure to Continue Transportation Projects During the Pandemic
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 15, 2020
Blackburn, Thune Move to Expand TSA PreCheck Enrollment Options for Rural Americans
Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
With Delegation Support, Department of Transportation Awards South Dakota Critical Highway Funding
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Senator Collins Joins Effort to Ensure Law Enforcement Officials Are Protected
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 6, 2020
South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Staying on Course to Advance Self-Driving Vehicles
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 3, 2020
Tweet - "Any #AV policy must ensure 3 things: 1. preserve roles of federal & state regulators 2. build on @NHTSAgov 's efforts to update regulations not written with AVs in mind 3. enhance NHTSA's ability to expand testing & grant exemptions if existing regulations block safety innovations"
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 3, 2020
Tweet - "Automated vehicles have the potential to drastically improve safety on America's roads. I was glad to be a part of @USDOT @SecElaineChao 's launch of the AV TEST initiative. America should be leading the way to harness the safety & economic benefits of this emerging technology."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation, the Hon. Steve Dickenson, Administrator Federal Aviation Administration - Inhofe, Van Hollen, Senators Urge DOT and FAA to Authorize Aviation Workforce Grant Programs
Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 18, 2020
Rounds, Smith and Baldwin Introduce Bipartisan Plan to Invest in Rural Public Transit
Sen. Mike Rounds
Date
Title
Politician
July 20, 2021
Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Support National Cyber Director, Bolster Cybersecurity Capabilities
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Jessica Rosenworcel, Acting Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission - Thune, Wicker Urge FCC to Move Quickly in RDOF Application Review
Sen.John Thune
June 30, 2021
Rounds, Inhofe, Duckworth Introduce RETAIN GPS Act
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 25, 2021
House Biofuels Caucus Statement on Supreme Court's Renewable Fuel Standard Decision and the Future Integrity of the RFS
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 24, 2021
Cassidy, Senators' Joint Statement, Framework on Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 24, 2021
Tweet - "Democrat leaders, including the president, have undermined their own negotiators and the Republicans who've been negotiating in good faith. They're holding bipartisanship hostage for partisanship. There's time for them to get this back on track, but the ball is in their court."
Sen.John Thune
June 23, 2021
The Washington Post "Washington Post Live" - Transcript: Sen. Rounds Discusses Cattle Market, Ransomware and Infrastructure on Washington Post Live
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 22, 2021
South Dakotan Joins Thune at Hearing to Highlight Need to Build Strong and Resilient Broadband
Sen.John Thune
June 18, 2021
Tweet - "We've done bipartisan infrastructure bills before, and we can do it again. Democrats need to come to the table and work with Republicans in a serious way."
Sen.John Thune
June 16, 2021
Tweet - ".@SenateCommerce unanimously supported my autonomous vehicle legislation in 2017. Today, Ds blocked it. Nothing has changed -- but Ds are now bowing to pressure from special interest groups to squash my bill. If we don't get on top of this issue, China will happily take the lead."
Sen.John Thune
June 16, 2021
Senators' Statement on Infrastructure
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 28, 2021
Tweet - "It's never been more clear how important a reliable internet connection is for Americans -- from telehealth to distance learning, this year has shown how vital broadband connectivity is for human connectivity. I'm fighting to expand broadband in rural SD."
Sen.John Thune
May 27, 2021
Automated Vehicles
Sen.John Thune
May 27, 2021
Thune: Consumers Should Never Have to Question Whether They Will Have Access to Reliable and Affordable Energy and Fuel
Sen.John Thune
May 12, 2021
Tweet - "Biden's energy secretary @SecGranholm said at a White House briefing that "pipeline is the best way to go" for transporting fuel. It shouldn't take a hack/shutdown for this admin to recognize the importance of modern infrastructure like #KeystoneXL to ensure U.S. energy security."
Sen.John Thune
May 11, 2021
Biden Administration
Sen.John Thune
April 28, 2021
Thune Responds to President Biden's Joint Session Address
Sen.John Thune
April 27, 2021
Tweet - "Infrastructure can be bipartisan, but President Biden's proposal lumps in liberal policies as "infrastructure" & spends TRILLIONS more tax-payer dollars. Republicans have developed a plan that would invest more in America's roads & bridges at a fraction of the cost."
Sen.John Thune
April 27, 2021
Tax Legislation
Sen.John Thune
April 23, 2021
Problem Solvers Caucus Unveils New Bipartisan Solutions to Rebuild America's Infrastructure
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 20, 2021
Infrastructure
Sen.John Thune
April 19, 2021
Tweet - "Pres. Biden's trillion-dollar "infrastructure" proposal stretches the meaning of infrastructure far beyond how most South Dakotans define it. You should be straight with the American people if you're planning one of the largest tax hikes in generations."
Sen.John Thune
April 19, 2021
USA Today - President Biden doesn't need to reinvent the wheel on infrastructure: Sen. John Thune
Sen.John Thune
April 16, 2021
LaMalfa Introduces RESTORE Act to Improve Forest Health, Mitigate Wildfire Risk
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 15, 2021
Infrastructure
Sen.John Thune
April 13, 2021
Tweet - "If Democrats want to make impactful infrastructure investments, how about resuming (already paid for) wall construction at the southern border? Let's start there."
Sen.John Thune
April 6, 2021
House Members Hold Meeting with Federal Maritime Commission on Shipping Delays Impacting Ag Sector
Rep.Dusty Johnson
March 18, 2021
U.S. Sens. Smith, Young Renew Bipartisan Push to Improve Public Health Preparedness with Coordinated "One Health" Approach
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
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 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Michael A. Khouri, Chair of the Federal Maritime Commission - Davis, Over 100 Members of Congress Send Letter to Address Carriers Declining to Ship U.S. Agriculture Exports from U.S. Ports
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 9, 2021
Spanberger Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Broadband Internet Speeds, Close Digital Divide
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 25, 2021
Thune, Hassan Reintroduce Bill to Improve Railroad Infrastructure
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 24, 2021
Thune, Stabenow, Fischer, Warner Reintroduce Bill to Protect U.S. From Digital Infrastructure Corruption
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 24, 2021
Tweet - "Had the chance to meet with folks from the @SDRuralWater today to discuss ways we can continue to advocate for funding to improve water infrastructure across the state."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 23, 2021
Thune, Sinema Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve and Maintain Tribal Infrastructure
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Nomination of Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg
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. 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
Dec. 2, 2020
Problem Solvers Caucus, Senate Partners Unveil Bipartisan , Bicameral 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 29, 2020
Rounds, Thune, Johnson: Army Corps Announces Major Step Toward Implementation of Snowpack Monitoring System
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 18, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Senators Collins, Reed Call for Financial Assistance for Bus & Passenger Ferry Industries in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 17, 2020
Langevin, Cicilline, Johnson, Introduce Stopgap Measure to Continue Transportation Projects During the Pandemic
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 15, 2020
Blackburn, Thune Move to Expand TSA PreCheck Enrollment Options for Rural Americans
Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
With Delegation Support, Department of Transportation Awards South Dakota Critical Highway Funding
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Senator Collins Joins Effort to Ensure Law Enforcement Officials Are Protected
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 6, 2020
South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Staying on Course to Advance Self-Driving Vehicles
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 3, 2020
Tweet - "Any #AV policy must ensure 3 things: 1. preserve roles of federal & state regulators 2. build on @NHTSAgov 's efforts to update regulations not written with AVs in mind 3. enhance NHTSA's ability to expand testing & grant exemptions if existing regulations block safety innovations"
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 3, 2020
Tweet - "Automated vehicles have the potential to drastically improve safety on America's roads. I was glad to be a part of @USDOT @SecElaineChao 's launch of the AV TEST initiative. America should be leading the way to harness the safety & economic benefits of this emerging technology."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation, the Hon. Steve Dickenson, Administrator Federal Aviation Administration - Inhofe, Van Hollen, Senators Urge DOT and FAA to Authorize Aviation Workforce Grant Programs
Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 18, 2020
Rounds, Smith and Baldwin Introduce Bipartisan Plan to Invest in Rural Public Transit
Sen.Mike Rounds
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