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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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