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June 10, 2019
Craig, Johnson Introduce Bill to Address Forage Shortages in Disaster Years
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 10, 2019
Warner, Cotton, Jones, Rounds, Unveil Draft Legislation to Improve Corporate Transparency and Combat Financing of Terrorism, Money Laundering
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 8, 2019
Rounds Statement on Trump Administration's Decision to Grant South Dakota's Disaster Assistance Request Following Late-Winter Storms
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 7, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Bill Northey, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation - Thune, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Urging USDA to Expedite Development of Crop Insurance Cover Crop Guidelines
Sen. John Thune, ...
June 7, 2019
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Kevin McCarthy, Richard Neal, and Kevin Brady - DeLauro Leads Colleagues in Call for Immediate Extension of Biodiesel Tax Incentive
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 7, 2019
Thune, Tester Introduce Bill to Allow Licensed Residential Appraisers to Conduct Appraisals on FHA Properties
Sen. John Thune, ...
June 6, 2019
Tweet - "Japan's announcement that it's lifting age limits on U.S. beef imports, granting full access to the Japanese market, is a big win for American ranchers. @USMEF predicts that Japan's move could increase U.S. beef sales to Japan by $150 to $200 million a year."
Sen. John Thune
June 6, 2019
Tweet - "What do Americans think about the job market? Majority of Americans rate the economy positively and say it's improving Employment optimism is at its highest level since 2000 71% of Americans say now is a good time to find a quality job"
Sen. John Thune
June 6, 2019
Tweet - "In the first quarter, U.S. productivity -- a key factor for creating higher wages and new jobs -- hit its best number in four years. This is a great sign of our healthy and growing economy."
Sen. John Thune
June 6, 2019
Tweet - "To South Dakota's farmers and ranchers: I hear you. I know that things have been incredibly tough for you all over the past few years. I know that you're fighting through a lot of challenges. I'm working every day to ensure that you have the support you need to feed the world."
Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2019
Rounds, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Extend MISSION Act Deadline
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 5, 2019
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests to Support the Growth of Manufacturing and Tech-based Business in Rapid City, South Dakota Opportunity Zone
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 5, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2019
Rounds, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Extend MISSION Act Deadline
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 5, 2019
Rep. Johnson Introduces Bill to Improve Pentagon Acquisition
Rep. Dusty Johnson
June 5, 2019
King, Rounds Push to Relieve Regulations on Interstate Commerce for Local Meat and Poultry Producers
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 5, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. John Thune
June 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - After Hearing Feedback from South Dakota Producers, Rounds Sends Letter to USDA Secretary with Requests for Next Round of "Trade-Aid'
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 4, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
June 4, 2019
Rep. Johnson Introduces Bill to Provide Local Beef to Schools
Rep. Dusty Johnson
June 3, 2019
Thune and Schatz Reintroduce the STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act
Sen. John Thune
June 3, 2019
Letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Sen. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Collins, Shaheen Lead Push to Ensure Continued Support for Special Diabetes Program
Sen. John Thune, ...
June 3, 2019
Tweet - "The student loan debt burden in the United States is only getting worse. Here's one way we could help address it"
Sen. John Thune
June 3, 2019
Tweet - "It's important that the federal government is a partner in efforts to advance cutting-edge technologies like 5G. With our #STREAMLINEAct, @BrianSchatz and I are putting the United States in a position to win the race to 5G. My full statement"
Sen. John Thune
May 31, 2019
Tweet - "Today's announcement from @EPA that year-round sales of #E15 have gone into effect is a huge win for South Dakota farmers for which I've advocated for more than a decade. More"
Sen. John Thune
May 31, 2019
Dialing in on Robocall Scammers
Sen. John Thune
May 31, 2019
Thune Statement on Implementation of Year-Round E15 Sales
Sen. John Thune
May 28, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt - Newhouse, Peterson Lead Bipartisan Letter to Support ESA Delisting of Gray Wolf
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 24, 2019
The Senate is Working for America
Sen. John Thune
May 24, 2019
CBS This Morning: Thune Discusses His Bill to Help Graduates Pay Back Their Student Loans
Sen. John Thune
May 23, 2019
Senators Rubio, Barrasso, Cornyn and Representative Johnson Reintroduce Bill Allowing Employers to Award Performance-Based Raises to Unionized Workers
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 23, 2019
Senate Overwhelmingly Approves Thune, Markey Bill to Crack Down on Annoying, Illegal, and Abusive Robocalls
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 23, 2019
Tweet - "Glad my bipartisan bill to help stop robocall scammers and criminals passed the Senate by a vote of 97-1. Thanks to @SenMarkey for all of his work on this bill. We urge the House to take up the TRACED Act without delay. https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=press-releases&id=E4F86936-0419-48FB-BCD6-EC05CC71FE60 "
Sen. John Thune
May 23, 2019
Tweet - "You don't have to travel far in the Midwest or Great Plains to see the scars that still exist from the late-winter storms that wreaked havoc on roads, bridges, ditches, and other local infrastructure."
Sen. John Thune
May 23, 2019
Healthcare
Sen. John Thune
May 23, 2019
S. 151
Sen. John Thune
May 23, 2019
Heinrich, Capito Introduce Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 23, 2019
Rounds Statement on Committee Approval of 2020 NDAA
Sen. Mike Rounds
May 22, 2019
Letter to Robert W. Cook, President and Chief Executive Officer of FINRA - Van Hollen, Colleagues Call for New Rule to Protect Seniors from Unscrupulous Financial Advisors
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 22, 2019
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests to Provide High-Speed Research Computing for Business Growth in South Dakota Opportunity Zon
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 22, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - South Dakota Delegation Supports Governor Noem's Request for Disaster Declaration Following Late-Winter Storms
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 22, 2019
Letter to Sen. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Sen. Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Sen. Ron Johnson, Chairman of the the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Sen. Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Romney Joins Effort to Protect and Renew Tourism Partnership
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 22, 2019
Tweet - "Thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and its focus on Opportunity Zones, @DakotaState will have the opportunity to build off its well-established success by creating a high-speed research network with help from this important federal grant and strong local support."
Sen. John Thune
May 21, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
May 21, 2019
Letter to Robert W. Cook, President and CEO of FINRA - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Call for New Rule to Protect Seniors from Unscrupulous Financial Advisors
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Nearly 400 Lawmakers Call on Trump to Address Threats in Syria
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 17, 2019
Tweet - "American beef. It's what's for dinner -- in Japan."
Sen. John Thune
May 17, 2019
Letter to Hon. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Hon. Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Hon. Ron Johnson, Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Hon. Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Spearhead Effort to Secure Funding for Tourism Organization Critical to U.S. Economy
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 17, 2019
Tweet - "Great decision by the Trump administration to lift the steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Once those tariffs are ultimately lifted, we will be one step closer, I hope, to ratifying the USMCA, which would be a boon to American businesses and ag producers."
Sen. John Thune
May 17, 2019
To Those Who Serve
Sen. John Thune
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June 10, 2019
Craig, Johnson Introduce Bill to Address Forage Shortages in Disaster Years
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 10, 2019
Warner, Cotton, Jones, Rounds, Unveil Draft Legislation to Improve Corporate Transparency and Combat Financing of Terrorism, Money Laundering
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 8, 2019
Rounds Statement on Trump Administration's Decision to Grant South Dakota's Disaster Assistance Request Following Late-Winter Storms
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 7, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Bill Northey, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation - Thune, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Urging USDA to Expedite Development of Crop Insurance Cover Crop Guidelines
Sen.John Thune, ...
June 7, 2019
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Kevin McCarthy, Richard Neal, and Kevin Brady - DeLauro Leads Colleagues in Call for Immediate Extension of Biodiesel Tax Incentive
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 7, 2019
Thune, Tester Introduce Bill to Allow Licensed Residential Appraisers to Conduct Appraisals on FHA Properties
Sen.John Thune, ...
June 6, 2019
Tweet - "Japan's announcement that it's lifting age limits on U.S. beef imports, granting full access to the Japanese market, is a big win for American ranchers. @USMEF predicts that Japan's move could increase U.S. beef sales to Japan by $150 to $200 million a year."
Sen.John Thune
June 6, 2019
Tweet - "What do Americans think about the job market? Majority of Americans rate the economy positively and say it's improving Employment optimism is at its highest level since 2000 71% of Americans say now is a good time to find a quality job"
Sen.John Thune
June 6, 2019
Tweet - "In the first quarter, U.S. productivity -- a key factor for creating higher wages and new jobs -- hit its best number in four years. This is a great sign of our healthy and growing economy."
Sen.John Thune
June 6, 2019
Tweet - "To South Dakota's farmers and ranchers: I hear you. I know that things have been incredibly tough for you all over the past few years. I know that you're fighting through a lot of challenges. I'm working every day to ensure that you have the support you need to feed the world."
Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2019
Rounds, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Extend MISSION Act Deadline
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 5, 2019
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests to Support the Growth of Manufacturing and Tech-based Business in Rapid City, South Dakota Opportunity Zone
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 5, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2019
Rounds, Manchin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Extend MISSION Act Deadline
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 5, 2019
Rep. Johnson Introduces Bill to Improve Pentagon Acquisition
Rep.Dusty Johnson
June 5, 2019
King, Rounds Push to Relieve Regulations on Interstate Commerce for Local Meat and Poultry Producers
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 5, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.John Thune
June 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - After Hearing Feedback from South Dakota Producers, Rounds Sends Letter to USDA Secretary with Requests for Next Round of "Trade-Aid'
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 4, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
June 4, 2019
Rep. Johnson Introduces Bill to Provide Local Beef to Schools
Rep.Dusty Johnson
June 3, 2019
Thune and Schatz Reintroduce the STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act
Sen.John Thune
June 3, 2019
Letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Sen. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Collins, Shaheen Lead Push to Ensure Continued Support for Special Diabetes Program
Sen.John Thune, ...
June 3, 2019
Tweet - "The student loan debt burden in the United States is only getting worse. Here's one way we could help address it"
Sen.John Thune
June 3, 2019
Tweet - "It's important that the federal government is a partner in efforts to advance cutting-edge technologies like 5G. With our #STREAMLINEAct, @BrianSchatz and I are putting the United States in a position to win the race to 5G. My full statement"
Sen.John Thune
May 31, 2019
Tweet - "Today's announcement from @EPA that year-round sales of #E15 have gone into effect is a huge win for South Dakota farmers for which I've advocated for more than a decade. More"
Sen.John Thune
May 31, 2019
Dialing in on Robocall Scammers
Sen.John Thune
May 31, 2019
Thune Statement on Implementation of Year-Round E15 Sales
Sen.John Thune
May 28, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt - Newhouse, Peterson Lead Bipartisan Letter to Support ESA Delisting of Gray Wolf
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 24, 2019
The Senate is Working for America
Sen.John Thune
May 24, 2019
CBS This Morning: Thune Discusses His Bill to Help Graduates Pay Back Their Student Loans
Sen.John Thune
May 23, 2019
Senators Rubio, Barrasso, Cornyn and Representative Johnson Reintroduce Bill Allowing Employers to Award Performance-Based Raises to Unionized Workers
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 23, 2019
Senate Overwhelmingly Approves Thune, Markey Bill to Crack Down on Annoying, Illegal, and Abusive Robocalls
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 23, 2019
Tweet - "Glad my bipartisan bill to help stop robocall scammers and criminals passed the Senate by a vote of 97-1. Thanks to @SenMarkey for all of his work on this bill. We urge the House to take up the TRACED Act without delay. https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=press-releases&id=E4F86936-0419-48FB-BCD6-EC05CC71FE60 "
Sen.John Thune
May 23, 2019
Tweet - "You don't have to travel far in the Midwest or Great Plains to see the scars that still exist from the late-winter storms that wreaked havoc on roads, bridges, ditches, and other local infrastructure."
Sen.John Thune
May 23, 2019
Healthcare
Sen.John Thune
May 23, 2019
S. 151
Sen.John Thune
May 23, 2019
Heinrich, Capito Introduce Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 23, 2019
Rounds Statement on Committee Approval of 2020 NDAA
Sen.Mike Rounds
May 22, 2019
Letter to Robert W. Cook, President and Chief Executive Officer of FINRA - Van Hollen, Colleagues Call for New Rule to Protect Seniors from Unscrupulous Financial Advisors
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 22, 2019
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests to Provide High-Speed Research Computing for Business Growth in South Dakota Opportunity Zon
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 22, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - South Dakota Delegation Supports Governor Noem's Request for Disaster Declaration Following Late-Winter Storms
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 22, 2019
Letter to Sen. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Sen. Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Sen. Ron Johnson, Chairman of the the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Sen. Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Romney Joins Effort to Protect and Renew Tourism Partnership
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 22, 2019
Tweet - "Thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and its focus on Opportunity Zones, @DakotaState will have the opportunity to build off its well-established success by creating a high-speed research network with help from this important federal grant and strong local support."
Sen.John Thune
May 21, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
May 21, 2019
Letter to Robert W. Cook, President and CEO of FINRA - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Call for New Rule to Protect Seniors from Unscrupulous Financial Advisors
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Nearly 400 Lawmakers Call on Trump to Address Threats in Syria
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 17, 2019
Tweet - "American beef. It's what's for dinner -- in Japan."
Sen.John Thune
May 17, 2019
Letter to Hon. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Hon. Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Hon. Ron Johnson, Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Hon. Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Spearhead Effort to Secure Funding for Tourism Organization Critical to U.S. Economy
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 17, 2019
Tweet - "Great decision by the Trump administration to lift the steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Once those tariffs are ultimately lifted, we will be one step closer, I hope, to ratifying the USMCA, which would be a boon to American businesses and ag producers."
Sen.John Thune
May 17, 2019
To Those Who Serve
Sen.John Thune
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