Public Statements

Limit results to:

Date Range

Keyword Search

Search string must be longer than 3 characters.

results per page:
Date Title Politician
Jan. 13, 2022 JOHNSON STATEMENT ON SCOTUS VACCINE MANDATE RULING Rep. Dusty Johnson
Jan. 13, 2022 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Dept. of Education - Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Scott, Colleagues in Demanding Answers from Sec. Cardona on Plan to Label Parents "Domestic Terrorists" Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 13, 2022 Thune, Scott Introduce Bill to Combat Democrats' Inflationary Spending Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 13, 2022 Thune Applauds Supreme Court's Decision to Halt Vaccine Mandate on Private Sector Employers Sen. John Thune
Jan. 12, 2022 Tweet: Today's ruling sends a loud and clear message to the Biden administration: In this country, the unlawful use of the heavy hand of the federal government will not be tolerated. The federal government should not have the authority to force private citizens to get the vaccine. Sen. John Thune
Jan. 12, 2022 Tweet: Democrats--in a blow to Ukraine & European energy security-- just blocked Nord Stream 2 sanctions. They wrongly suggest the pipeline is acceptable despite Russia's troop build-up, occupation of Crimea, & war in the Donbas. Their vote will only embolden Putin. Sen. John Thune
Jan. 12, 2022 Tweet: Who could've predicted that dumping trillions of federal dollars into the economy would skyrocket inflation… Americans continue to pay the price for Ds' reckless spending. Sen. John Thune
Jan. 11, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Booker Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators in Urging President Biden to Make Clear That U.S. Stands With Eastern European Allies in the Face of Putin's Aggression Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 4, 2022 Thune: Democrats Receive "F" on 2021 Report Card Sen. John Thune
Dec. 30, 2021 Reps. Allen, Stefanik, Foxx, Banks, Sen. Braun Lead Opposition to Biden Vaccine Mandate in Upcoming SCOTUS Case Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 28, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary Dept. of Health and Human Services; Hon. Martin Wals, Secretary US Dept. of Labor; Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary US Dept. of the Treasury - MARSHALL AND CASSIDY LEAD COLLEAGUES IN URGING ADMINISTRATION TO IMPLEMENT SURPRISE MEDICAL BILLING LAW ACCORDING TO CONGRESSIONAL INTENT Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Best holiday wishes from our family to yours." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary Dept. of the Treasury - Finance Republicans Demand Treasury Analysis of OECD Agreement Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Visa Processing to Address Farm Labor Shortages Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Just announced the Preventing Mandates on Toddlers Act to block the federal gov't from forcing toddlers in the Head Start program to wear masks, even on the playground. This is yet another example of a burdensome Biden admin mandate that is being forced onto American families." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Hon. Michael Hsu, Acting Comptroller of the Currency, Hon. Todd Harper, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration, and Hon. Glen Smith, Chairman of the Farm Credit Administration - As Inflation Soars, Thune, Boozman Lead Colleagues in Standing up for Farmers and Ranchers Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate just passed #NDAA to fund our military. I was proud to vote yes in support of our troops and the many big wins for South Dakota, including B-21 construction at Ellsworth Air Force Base." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Fewer options & higher costs -- that's Democrats' idea for childcare reform. A liberal think tank estimated their plan would RAISE costs $13,000 per child. But, Dems have shown they aren't interested in facts or figures, they've set their sights on socialism & aren't looking back." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "The last time inflation was this bad, E.T. was premiering in theaters. Rather than passing their $5 trillion down payment on socialism, Democrats should phone home and hear from their constituents about the rising cost of nearly everything in our economy." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 14, 2021 Thune, Smith, Rounds, Tester Introduce Legislation to Encourage Homeownership Across Indian Country Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Thune, Smith Bill to Provide Financial Stability to Federally Impacted School Districts Unanimously Passes Senate Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Letter to Dave Applegate, Acting Director US Geological Survey - SEN. MARSHALL URGES BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO LIST POTASH AND PHOSPHATE AS CRITICAL MINERALS AMIDST SEVERE FERTILIZER SHORTAGE 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
Dec. 8, 2021 Lawmakers Reintroduce Bipartisan Bicameral Legislation to Ban Manipulative 'Dark Patterns' Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "It may be easy for a wealthy Democrat politician to dismiss high inflation, but for families living paycheck to paycheck, the higher cost of groceries, heating, or gas can mean tough decisions -- like choosing between heating the house or filling up the car to get to work." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Every Senate Republican just stood up against President Biden's overbearing vaccine mandate on American workers. The measure passed w/ bipartisan support, but President Biden is still expected to veto it & continue his heavy-handed, government-knows-best strategy." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Thune, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Ban "Dark Patterns' Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Washington bureaucrats have no business slapping heavy-handed mandates on private companies or infringing on Americans' freedoms & privacy. I encourage everyone to get vaccinated, but I DO NOT support Biden's vaccine mandates on American workers. My vote today will reflect that." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Right now, we're facing a Biden-created border crisis, energy crisis, and inflation crisis. Our supply chains are broken, our businesses can't find workers, & the cost of many goods is through the roof. Yet, this is what the president is doing today." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - SOUTH DAKOTA EMPLOYERS TO WHITE HOUSE: VACCINE MANDATES WILL CAUSE SERIOUS WORKFORCE PROBLEMS Rep. Dusty Johnson
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "One of the most expensive parts of Biden's "Build Back Better" plan lowers taxes for wealthy Americans living/working in states with a high state income tax. South Dakotans shouldn't have to subsidize wealthy people who choose to live in states with high taxes like NY/CA." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "The relationship between the United States and Israel is deeply important. I was glad to speak with the new Israeli Ambassador Michael Herzog today about how we can continue to work together to protect the security of our nations and build greater stability in the Middle East." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 6, 2021 Thune to Oppose Rosenworcel as FCC Chair Sen. John Thune
Dec. 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner Internal Revenue Service - ProPublica Leak Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 30, 2021 Tweet - ". @SecretaryPete , do you mean families who *can afford to* buy electric vehicles? This couldn't be more out of touch. Gas prices are at a 7-yr high and the Biden administration thinks that radical "Green New Deal" policies are the solution." 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. 23, 2021 Letter to Chairman Maffel, Federal Maritime Commission - Crapo, Risch, Colleagues Raise Concerns Over New Container Shipping Fees at Ports Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Hold Mexico Accountable on Biotech Policies Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Hagerty, Colleagues Press Usda to Drop Vaccine Mandate for Employees, Ensure Timely Services for Farmers and Ranchers Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Dems love to claim their policies help average Americans, but an enormous part of #BuildBackBroker gives BILLIONS to rich Americans in states like New York & California. It's comical watching Dems try to spin how this provision helps anyone other than wealthy coastal elites." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 18, 2021 Collins, Colleagues File Challenge to Vaccine Mandate for Businesses Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Get ready for one of your most expensive Thanksgivings ever. #Bidenflation" Sen. John Thune
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Millionaire coastal elites may be able to absorb double-digit inflation with ease, but American families who live by a strict weekly budget for food, gas, rent, utilities, etc. are being hit hard by the Dems' inflationary policies." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 18, 2021 Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Delegation Requests Additional Funding to Address Safety Hazards for SWO Law Enforcement Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Inflation is costing a typical American household $175 every single month." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021 Thune: Democrats' Inflation Will Make Thanksgiving the Most Expensive in History Sen. John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021 JOHNSON INFRASTRUCTURE BILL REACHES 100 COSPONSORS Rep. Dusty Johnson
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "We're in for one of the most expensive Thanksgivings ever. Compared to last year… (Money bag)Turkey is up 18% (Chart with upwards trend) Gas prices are at a 7-year high (Warning sign) Cost to heat SD homes is expected to increase 50% to 100% Biden's #BuildBackBroker socialist spending plan would push inflation even higher." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture Committee - Sen. Marshall Calls on Vilsack to Appear Before Ag Committee about Supply Chain Crisis Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "The polls are clear: the American people have had it with what President Biden & Democrats are doing to crater our economy. Rather than listening to these loud & clear messages, Democrats appear to be sticking their fingers in their ears and humming the same socialist tune." Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
Jan. 13, 2022 JOHNSON STATEMENT ON SCOTUS VACCINE MANDATE RULING Rep.Dusty Johnson
Jan. 13, 2022 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Dept. of Education - Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Scott, Colleagues in Demanding Answers from Sec. Cardona on Plan to Label Parents "Domestic Terrorists" Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 13, 2022 Thune, Scott Introduce Bill to Combat Democrats' Inflationary Spending Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 13, 2022 Thune Applauds Supreme Court's Decision to Halt Vaccine Mandate on Private Sector Employers Sen.John Thune
Jan. 12, 2022 Tweet: Today's ruling sends a loud and clear message to the Biden administration: In this country, the unlawful use of the heavy hand of the federal government will not be tolerated. The federal government should not have the authority to force private citizens to get the vaccine. Sen.John Thune
Jan. 12, 2022 Tweet: Democrats--in a blow to Ukraine & European energy security-- just blocked Nord Stream 2 sanctions. They wrongly suggest the pipeline is acceptable despite Russia's troop build-up, occupation of Crimea, & war in the Donbas. Their vote will only embolden Putin. Sen.John Thune
Jan. 12, 2022 Tweet: Who could've predicted that dumping trillions of federal dollars into the economy would skyrocket inflation… Americans continue to pay the price for Ds' reckless spending. Sen.John Thune
Jan. 11, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Booker Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators in Urging President Biden to Make Clear That U.S. Stands With Eastern European Allies in the Face of Putin's Aggression Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 4, 2022 Thune: Democrats Receive "F" on 2021 Report Card Sen.John Thune
Dec. 30, 2021 Reps. Allen, Stefanik, Foxx, Banks, Sen. Braun Lead Opposition to Biden Vaccine Mandate in Upcoming SCOTUS Case Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 28, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary Dept. of Health and Human Services; Hon. Martin Wals, Secretary US Dept. of Labor; Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary US Dept. of the Treasury - MARSHALL AND CASSIDY LEAD COLLEAGUES IN URGING ADMINISTRATION TO IMPLEMENT SURPRISE MEDICAL BILLING LAW ACCORDING TO CONGRESSIONAL INTENT Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Best holiday wishes from our family to yours." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary Dept. of the Treasury - Finance Republicans Demand Treasury Analysis of OECD Agreement Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Visa Processing to Address Farm Labor Shortages Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Just announced the Preventing Mandates on Toddlers Act to block the federal gov't from forcing toddlers in the Head Start program to wear masks, even on the playground. This is yet another example of a burdensome Biden admin mandate that is being forced onto American families." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Hon. Michael Hsu, Acting Comptroller of the Currency, Hon. Todd Harper, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration, and Hon. Glen Smith, Chairman of the Farm Credit Administration - As Inflation Soars, Thune, Boozman Lead Colleagues in Standing up for Farmers and Ranchers Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate just passed #NDAA to fund our military. I was proud to vote yes in support of our troops and the many big wins for South Dakota, including B-21 construction at Ellsworth Air Force Base." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Fewer options & higher costs -- that's Democrats' idea for childcare reform. A liberal think tank estimated their plan would RAISE costs $13,000 per child. But, Dems have shown they aren't interested in facts or figures, they've set their sights on socialism & aren't looking back." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "The last time inflation was this bad, E.T. was premiering in theaters. Rather than passing their $5 trillion down payment on socialism, Democrats should phone home and hear from their constituents about the rising cost of nearly everything in our economy." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 14, 2021 Thune, Smith, Rounds, Tester Introduce Legislation to Encourage Homeownership Across Indian Country Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Thune, Smith Bill to Provide Financial Stability to Federally Impacted School Districts Unanimously Passes Senate Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Letter to Dave Applegate, Acting Director US Geological Survey - SEN. MARSHALL URGES BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO LIST POTASH AND PHOSPHATE AS CRITICAL MINERALS AMIDST SEVERE FERTILIZER SHORTAGE 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
Dec. 8, 2021 Lawmakers Reintroduce Bipartisan Bicameral Legislation to Ban Manipulative 'Dark Patterns' Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "It may be easy for a wealthy Democrat politician to dismiss high inflation, but for families living paycheck to paycheck, the higher cost of groceries, heating, or gas can mean tough decisions -- like choosing between heating the house or filling up the car to get to work." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Every Senate Republican just stood up against President Biden's overbearing vaccine mandate on American workers. The measure passed w/ bipartisan support, but President Biden is still expected to veto it & continue his heavy-handed, government-knows-best strategy." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Thune, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Ban "Dark Patterns' Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Washington bureaucrats have no business slapping heavy-handed mandates on private companies or infringing on Americans' freedoms & privacy. I encourage everyone to get vaccinated, but I DO NOT support Biden's vaccine mandates on American workers. My vote today will reflect that." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Right now, we're facing a Biden-created border crisis, energy crisis, and inflation crisis. Our supply chains are broken, our businesses can't find workers, & the cost of many goods is through the roof. Yet, this is what the president is doing today." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - SOUTH DAKOTA EMPLOYERS TO WHITE HOUSE: VACCINE MANDATES WILL CAUSE SERIOUS WORKFORCE PROBLEMS Rep.Dusty Johnson
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "One of the most expensive parts of Biden's "Build Back Better" plan lowers taxes for wealthy Americans living/working in states with a high state income tax. South Dakotans shouldn't have to subsidize wealthy people who choose to live in states with high taxes like NY/CA." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "The relationship between the United States and Israel is deeply important. I was glad to speak with the new Israeli Ambassador Michael Herzog today about how we can continue to work together to protect the security of our nations and build greater stability in the Middle East." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 6, 2021 Thune to Oppose Rosenworcel as FCC Chair Sen.John Thune
Dec. 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner Internal Revenue Service - ProPublica Leak Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 30, 2021 Tweet - ". @SecretaryPete , do you mean families who *can afford to* buy electric vehicles? This couldn't be more out of touch. Gas prices are at a 7-yr high and the Biden administration thinks that radical "Green New Deal" policies are the solution." 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. 23, 2021 Letter to Chairman Maffel, Federal Maritime Commission - Crapo, Risch, Colleagues Raise Concerns Over New Container Shipping Fees at Ports Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Hold Mexico Accountable on Biotech Policies Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Hagerty, Colleagues Press Usda to Drop Vaccine Mandate for Employees, Ensure Timely Services for Farmers and Ranchers Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Dems love to claim their policies help average Americans, but an enormous part of #BuildBackBroker gives BILLIONS to rich Americans in states like New York & California. It's comical watching Dems try to spin how this provision helps anyone other than wealthy coastal elites." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 18, 2021 Collins, Colleagues File Challenge to Vaccine Mandate for Businesses Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Get ready for one of your most expensive Thanksgivings ever. #Bidenflation" Sen.John Thune
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Millionaire coastal elites may be able to absorb double-digit inflation with ease, but American families who live by a strict weekly budget for food, gas, rent, utilities, etc. are being hit hard by the Dems' inflationary policies." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 18, 2021 Letter to Hon. Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Delegation Requests Additional Funding to Address Safety Hazards for SWO Law Enforcement Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Inflation is costing a typical American household $175 every single month." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021 Thune: Democrats' Inflation Will Make Thanksgiving the Most Expensive in History Sen.John Thune
Nov. 17, 2021 JOHNSON INFRASTRUCTURE BILL REACHES 100 COSPONSORS Rep.Dusty Johnson
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "We're in for one of the most expensive Thanksgivings ever. Compared to last year… (Money bag)Turkey is up 18% (Chart with upwards trend) Gas prices are at a 7-year high (Warning sign) Cost to heat SD homes is expected to increase 50% to 100% Biden's #BuildBackBroker socialist spending plan would push inflation even higher." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture Committee - Sen. Marshall Calls on Vilsack to Appear Before Ag Committee about Supply Chain Crisis Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "The polls are clear: the American people have had it with what President Biden & Democrats are doing to crater our economy. Rather than listening to these loud & clear messages, Democrats appear to be sticking their fingers in their ears and humming the same socialist tune." Sen.John Thune
arrow_upward