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March 15, 2021
Letter to Honorable Tom Vilsack, Department of Agriculture - Bennet, Moran, Johnson, Craig Urge Secretary Vilsack to Prioritize Support for Small Meatpackers in American Rescue Plan Implementation
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 11, 2021
Nomination of Xavier Becerra
Sen. John Thune
March 10, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senators: Biden Administration Must Impose Sanctions on Russia's Nord Stream II Pipeline
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 10, 2021
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Sen. John Thune
March 8, 2021
Tweet - "Senator Blunt has been a staunch advocate for Missouri. Throughout his career, he's stood up for the conservative ideals we share: limited govt., free markets, low taxes, & strong First Amendment rights. I know he'll "finish strong," & when the time comes, he'll surely be missed."
Sen. John Thune
March 3, 2021
Tweet - "The GOP-led Senate passed five BIPARTISAN bills to help Americans through COVID. Now that Dems have a razor-thin majority, they're jamming through a wasteful, self-proclaimed "progressive," completely partisan bill with ZERO bipartisan support. Where's the unity, President Biden?"
Sen. John Thune
March 2, 2021
Thune, Wyden Reintroduce Bill to Improve Child Support Enforcement for Native American Tribes
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 1, 2021
Thune Reintroduces Bill to Prioritize H-2B Visa Allocation to Low Unemployment States
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 25, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rounds and Colleagues Urge President Biden to Withdraw Becerra
Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 24, 2021
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 23, 2021
Thune, Sinema Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve and Maintain Tribal Infrastructure
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 22, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cotton, Bishop to President Biden: Withdraw Becerra
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 19, 2021
Johnson and Craig Lead Congressional Biofuels Caucus in Introducing Legislation to Ensure Transparency in RFS Small Refinery Waiver Process
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 13, 2021
Thune Statement on Conclusion of Senate Impeachment Trial
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 11, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Colleagues Warn President Biden of Immigration Crisis, Health Risks
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 11, 2021
Letter to President Joe Biden - Lankford Joins Cotton and Colleagues to Warn President Biden of Immigration Crisis, Health Risks
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 9, 2021
Veterinary Medicine Caucus Announced for New Congress
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 8, 2021
Johnson: Cancelling Keystone Hurts Everyday Americans
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 8, 2021
Tweet - "I voted in support of @DenisMcDonough's confirmation as VA secretary. We had a good discussion on a range of issues facing our veterans, including the mental health crisis made worse by the pandemic, rural veterans' access to care, & the importance of the Hot Springs VA facility."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 4, 2021
Tweet - "President Biden pledged to be a president "for all Americans." What about these Americans whose jobs & businesses have been flattened by his executive orders? It's not enough to talk about unity. It has to be matched with action."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 3, 2021
Thune, Schatz Reintroduce Bill to Make Annual Veteran Cost of Living Adjustment Automatic
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 1, 2021
Tweet - "These are the real people, out by my hometown of Murdo, who are behind the jobs gutted by canceling the Keystone XL pipeline. Americans out of work with one swipe of President Biden's pen -- on his first day in office."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 31, 2021
Letter to Joesph R. Biden, President of the United States - Portman Joins Group of 10 Republican Senators in Outlining Targeted COVID-19 Relief Proposal, Request Meeting with President Biden
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Senators Reintroduce Bill to Help Businesses Comply with Worker Eligibility Laws
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Nomination of Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 28, 2021
As Biden Administration Rolls Back Immigration Enforcement, Ernst, Grassley, Colleagues Reintroduce "Sarah's Law' Ahead of the Fifth Anniversary of Sarah Root's Death
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 26, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Davis Urges Congressional Leaders to Protect the Hyde Amendment, Oppose Expansion of Taxpayer-Funded Abortion
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 26, 2021
Filibuster
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021
Tweet - "Sens. Sinema & Manchin are standing by principle. Minority protections (which Dems used for years under a GOP majority) are a vital part of the Senate. Ending the filibuster would make it easier to pass their radical-left agenda but would come at a great cost to bipartisanship."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021
Tweet - "The page turns quickly in Washington. Less than four years ago, 26 current Democrat senators signed a letter in defense of the filibuster. Now Dems want to strip this protection from Republicans to advance bills that could never get bipartisan support."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021
Rounds: Impeachment Trial of Former President is Unconstitutional
Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 25, 2021
Tweet - "Still true (Special Character). The @SenateGOP majority had many opportunities to strip filibuster power from Democrats, but -- despite pressure from many & frustration for ourselves -- we protected the filibuster because we respect the U.S. Senate. Filibuster = more bipartisan bills & cooperation."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 22, 2021
Problem Solvers Caucus Announces New Members for 117th Congress
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 21, 2021
Tweet - "Disappointing to see the new admin jump at the first opportunity to eliminate a project that provides high-paying jobs to 11,000 Americans & bolsters energy security. Blocking the Keystone XL pipeline -- after years of work already put in-- is a bad decision. SD delegation letter(Special Character)"
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
Jan. 21, 2021
Biden Administration
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 20, 2021
Tweet - "Praying for our new president, Joe Biden, our new vice president, Kamala Harris, and our entire country on this historic day. I hope that we can find common ground in the years ahead and work toward an even stronger future for the country and South Dakota. #Inauguration2021"
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 13, 2021
Johnson Statement on Impeachment
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Jan. 8, 2021
Tweet - "Kimberley & I are heartbroken to learn that a U.S. Capitol Police officer has died heroically defending the Capitol against despicable violence. We're praying for the officer's family & for all the members of the @CapitolPolice, who are mourning the loss of their fellow officer."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 6, 2021
Tweet - "Today has been a sad day for America. The violent behavior at the Capitol is inexcusable and disgusting, but we won't be deterred from our Constitutional duty. We need to work together to protect our democracy. Please pray for our country."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 5, 2021
Rounds Statement on the Formal Count of the Electoral College Votes by Congress
Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 4, 2021
Johnson's First Bill in 117th Congress to Set Supreme Court at Nine
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Jan. 3, 2021
Rounds Takes Oath of Office for Second Term in U.S. Senate
Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 29, 2020
Delegation Bill to Allow Tribal Grant Schools to Devote Additional Resources to Improving Education Signed Into Law
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 18, 2020
Thune, Brown Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish Electronic Prior Authorization System, Get Older Americans Timely Access to the Care They Need
Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 17, 2020
Rounds' Legislation to End Veteran Homelessness Heads to President's Desk
Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 9, 2020
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, Senate Minority Whip - PPP Tax Deductibility
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 9, 2020
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minor Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Rep. Austin Scott Fights for COVID-19 Tax Relief for Small Businesses
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 9, 2020
Tweet - "How many Americans have lost their businesses, homes, or income in the time it's taken Dems to finally abandon Speaker Pelosi's my-way-or-the-highway approach? Republicans have been consistent for months -- we need a targeted COVID bill that gives relief where it's really needed."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2020
As FDA Holds Emergency Use Authorization Meetings, Johnson, Spanberger Push for Guaranteed Access to Free COVID-19 Vaccine for Medicare Beneficiaries, Passage of SAVE for Seniors Act
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Date
Title
Politician
March 15, 2021
Letter to Honorable Tom Vilsack, Department of Agriculture - Bennet, Moran, Johnson, Craig Urge Secretary Vilsack to Prioritize Support for Small Meatpackers in American Rescue Plan Implementation
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 11, 2021
Nomination of Xavier Becerra
Sen.John Thune
March 10, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senators: Biden Administration Must Impose Sanctions on Russia's Nord Stream II Pipeline
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 10, 2021
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Sen.John Thune
March 8, 2021
Tweet - "Senator Blunt has been a staunch advocate for Missouri. Throughout his career, he's stood up for the conservative ideals we share: limited govt., free markets, low taxes, & strong First Amendment rights. I know he'll "finish strong," & when the time comes, he'll surely be missed."
Sen.John Thune
March 3, 2021
Tweet - "The GOP-led Senate passed five BIPARTISAN bills to help Americans through COVID. Now that Dems have a razor-thin majority, they're jamming through a wasteful, self-proclaimed "progressive," completely partisan bill with ZERO bipartisan support. Where's the unity, President Biden?"
Sen.John Thune
March 2, 2021
Thune, Wyden Reintroduce Bill to Improve Child Support Enforcement for Native American Tribes
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 1, 2021
Thune Reintroduces Bill to Prioritize H-2B Visa Allocation to Low Unemployment States
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 25, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rounds and Colleagues Urge President Biden to Withdraw Becerra
Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 24, 2021
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 23, 2021
Thune, Sinema Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve and Maintain Tribal Infrastructure
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 22, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cotton, Bishop to President Biden: Withdraw Becerra
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 19, 2021
Johnson and Craig Lead Congressional Biofuels Caucus in Introducing Legislation to Ensure Transparency in RFS Small Refinery Waiver Process
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 13, 2021
Thune Statement on Conclusion of Senate Impeachment Trial
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 11, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Colleagues Warn President Biden of Immigration Crisis, Health Risks
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 11, 2021
Letter to President Joe Biden - Lankford Joins Cotton and Colleagues to Warn President Biden of Immigration Crisis, Health Risks
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 9, 2021
Veterinary Medicine Caucus Announced for New Congress
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 8, 2021
Johnson: Cancelling Keystone Hurts Everyday Americans
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 8, 2021
Tweet - "I voted in support of @DenisMcDonough's confirmation as VA secretary. We had a good discussion on a range of issues facing our veterans, including the mental health crisis made worse by the pandemic, rural veterans' access to care, & the importance of the Hot Springs VA facility."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 4, 2021
Tweet - "President Biden pledged to be a president "for all Americans." What about these Americans whose jobs & businesses have been flattened by his executive orders? It's not enough to talk about unity. It has to be matched with action."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 3, 2021
Thune, Schatz Reintroduce Bill to Make Annual Veteran Cost of Living Adjustment Automatic
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 1, 2021
Tweet - "These are the real people, out by my hometown of Murdo, who are behind the jobs gutted by canceling the Keystone XL pipeline. Americans out of work with one swipe of President Biden's pen -- on his first day in office."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 31, 2021
Letter to Joesph R. Biden, President of the United States - Portman Joins Group of 10 Republican Senators in Outlining Targeted COVID-19 Relief Proposal, Request Meeting with President Biden
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Senators Reintroduce Bill to Help Businesses Comply with Worker Eligibility Laws
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Nomination of Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 28, 2021
As Biden Administration Rolls Back Immigration Enforcement, Ernst, Grassley, Colleagues Reintroduce "Sarah's Law' Ahead of the Fifth Anniversary of Sarah Root's Death
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 26, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Davis Urges Congressional Leaders to Protect the Hyde Amendment, Oppose Expansion of Taxpayer-Funded Abortion
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 26, 2021
Filibuster
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021
Tweet - "Sens. Sinema & Manchin are standing by principle. Minority protections (which Dems used for years under a GOP majority) are a vital part of the Senate. Ending the filibuster would make it easier to pass their radical-left agenda but would come at a great cost to bipartisanship."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021
Tweet - "The page turns quickly in Washington. Less than four years ago, 26 current Democrat senators signed a letter in defense of the filibuster. Now Dems want to strip this protection from Republicans to advance bills that could never get bipartisan support."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021
Rounds: Impeachment Trial of Former President is Unconstitutional
Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 25, 2021
Tweet - "Still true (Special Character). The @SenateGOP majority had many opportunities to strip filibuster power from Democrats, but -- despite pressure from many & frustration for ourselves -- we protected the filibuster because we respect the U.S. Senate. Filibuster = more bipartisan bills & cooperation."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 22, 2021
Problem Solvers Caucus Announces New Members for 117th Congress
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 21, 2021
Tweet - "Disappointing to see the new admin jump at the first opportunity to eliminate a project that provides high-paying jobs to 11,000 Americans & bolsters energy security. Blocking the Keystone XL pipeline -- after years of work already put in-- is a bad decision. SD delegation letter(Special Character)"
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
Jan. 21, 2021
Biden Administration
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 20, 2021
Tweet - "Praying for our new president, Joe Biden, our new vice president, Kamala Harris, and our entire country on this historic day. I hope that we can find common ground in the years ahead and work toward an even stronger future for the country and South Dakota. #Inauguration2021"
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 13, 2021
Johnson Statement on Impeachment
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Jan. 8, 2021
Tweet - "Kimberley & I are heartbroken to learn that a U.S. Capitol Police officer has died heroically defending the Capitol against despicable violence. We're praying for the officer's family & for all the members of the @CapitolPolice, who are mourning the loss of their fellow officer."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 6, 2021
Tweet - "Today has been a sad day for America. The violent behavior at the Capitol is inexcusable and disgusting, but we won't be deterred from our Constitutional duty. We need to work together to protect our democracy. Please pray for our country."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 5, 2021
Rounds Statement on the Formal Count of the Electoral College Votes by Congress
Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 4, 2021
Johnson's First Bill in 117th Congress to Set Supreme Court at Nine
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Jan. 3, 2021
Rounds Takes Oath of Office for Second Term in U.S. Senate
Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 29, 2020
Delegation Bill to Allow Tribal Grant Schools to Devote Additional Resources to Improving Education Signed Into Law
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 18, 2020
Thune, Brown Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish Electronic Prior Authorization System, Get Older Americans Timely Access to the Care They Need
Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 17, 2020
Rounds' Legislation to End Veteran Homelessness Heads to President's Desk
Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 9, 2020
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, Senate Minority Whip - PPP Tax Deductibility
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 9, 2020
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minor Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Rep. Austin Scott Fights for COVID-19 Tax Relief for Small Businesses
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 9, 2020
Tweet - "How many Americans have lost their businesses, homes, or income in the time it's taken Dems to finally abandon Speaker Pelosi's my-way-or-the-highway approach? Republicans have been consistent for months -- we need a targeted COVID bill that gives relief where it's really needed."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2020
As FDA Holds Emergency Use Authorization Meetings, Johnson, Spanberger Push for Guaranteed Access to Free COVID-19 Vaccine for Medicare Beneficiaries, Passage of SAVE for Seniors Act
Rep.Dusty Johnson
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