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March 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Urge President Biden to "Use Tools Available to Ensure Contract Negotiations with West Coast Ports are Successful"
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2022
Johnson: American Businesses Need the Ocean Shipping Reform Act
Rep. Dusty Johnson
March 11, 2022
Tweet - "The bottom line: We need to get our supply chain moving again, & South Dakota exporters need to be able to get their goods to market in a timely manner for a fair price."
Sen. John Thune
March 9, 2022
Tweet - "President Biden should take every step possible to curb rising domestic energy costs and displace banned Russian oil imports. A no-cost, immediate step he can take: Permitting the sale of E15 fuel this summer. A win/win to help lower gas prices & support American ag."
Sen. John Thune
March 8, 2022
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Sen. Cramer, Banking Republicans Call on Biden Administration to Pause Financial Regulatory Efforts That Threaten America's Energy Security
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "Reduce dependence on foreign energy. Stop prioritizing imports from countries run by bad actors. Invest in American energy. Achieve energy independence."
Sen. John Thune
March 7, 2022
Tweet - "Not Russian energy. Not Iranian energy. Not Venezuelan energy. Mr. President, why not try American energy?"
Sen. John Thune
March 4, 2022
Tweet - "Had a great visit to the Silencer Central facility in Sioux Falls today -- what an impressive South Dakota business."
Sen. John Thune
March 3, 2022
Rounds Reintroduces Bill to Ease Regulatory Burden on Local Banks & Credit Unions
Sen. Mike Rounds
March 1, 2022
Costa's Antitrust Bill Answers Biden's Call on Congress for Shipping Reform During State of the Union
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 1, 2022
Thune, Young, Blackburn, Moran Introduce Legislation to Modernize Consumers' Ability to Receive and Access Personal Electronic Documents
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 1, 2022
Support Builds for Bipartisan Legislation from Klobuchar, Thune to Boost U.S. Exports, Address Supply Chain Disruptions
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 23, 2022
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Urge Treasury to Support Automobile Industry
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 23, 2022
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Hoeven Calls on Treasury to Help Auto Dealerships Handle Inflation, Supply Chain Shortages
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 18, 2022
Thune on America's Newsroom: Democrats' Far-Left Policies Harm Rural America
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Martin Walsh, U.S. Department of Labor - Sen. Cramer, Bipartisan Colleagues Call for More H-2B Visas to Support Seasonal Small Businesses
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 11, 2022
Johnson & Garamendi Respond to Senate Ocean Shipping Supply Chain Bill
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 10, 2022
Tweet - "New inflation numbers are even worse than expected. This is impacting every American across the country -- food, electricity, & rent are all skyrocketing. As inflation is climbing higher and higher, Biden & Dems are plugging their ears, covering their eyes, and doing nothing."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Warner, Kaine Urge Biden Administration to Ensure Virginia Seafood Processors Receive Necessary Visas
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Todd Harper, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Sens. Cramer, Hoeven Support Access to Credit for Farmers and Ranchers
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Todd Harper, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Hagerty Joins Bicameral Effort Supporting Access to Credit for Farmers and Ranchers
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 8, 2022
Letter to Hon. Katherine Tai, Ambassador of the Office of the United States Trade Representative - Tillis Calls on Biden Administration to Relaunch a Comprehensive Tariff Exclusion Process
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 8, 2022
Letter to Hon. Todd Harper, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Hoeven Leads Bicameral Effort Supporting Access to Credit for Farmers and Ranchers
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 7, 2022
Letter to Hon. Katherine Tai, Ambassador of the Office of the United States Trade Representative - Portman, Carper Lead Senate Call for Administration to Relaunch a Comprehensive Tariff Exclusion Process
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 7, 2022
Letter to Hon. Katherine Tai, Ambassador of the Office of the United States Trade Representative - Hagerty, Colleagues Call for Administration to Relaunch a Comprehensive Tariff Exclusion Process
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 3, 2022
Thune, Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ease Export Shipping Backlogs, Boost U.S. Exports
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 3, 2022
Tweet - "Announced bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act with @SenAmyKlobuchar , which takes strong measures to help tackle supply chain slowdowns & level the playing field for American exporters, including SD's ag producers. "
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 3, 2022
Thune, Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ease Export Shipping Backlogs, Boost U.S. Exports
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
Tweet: Had lunch with Britton community leaders today. I share their concerns about the direction our country is headed under Pres. Biden. Inflation is a huge burden on SD families & small biz. I'm fighting in Washington to stop Ds' reckless policies & pass important priorities for SD.
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 24, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Costa calls on Biden to take further action on supply chain crisis
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 13, 2022
Letter to Hon. Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative, and Hon. Tom Vilsack, US Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Mann Urges U.S. to Hold India Accountable on Trade
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Portman, Senate Finance Republicans Demand Treasury Analysis of OECD Agreement
Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner Internal Revenue Service - Finance Republicans Raise Privacy Concerns with IRS Collaboration
Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 8, 2021
Thune, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Ban "Dark Patterns'
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021
JOHNSON & GARAMENDI'S "OCEAN SHIPPING REFORM ACT" PASSES THE U.S. HOUSE
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 3, 2021
SENS. CRUZ, MORAN, REPUBLICAN COMMERCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS INTRODUCE BILL TO STOP GHOST VOTES FROM IMPACTING FTC RULES
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Marty Walsh, Secretary US Dept. of Labor - Address Supply Chain Crisis
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
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. 15, 2021
Letter to Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States - USPS Expand into Banking
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 10, 2021
Tweet - "A sobering report today: Americans are experiencing the highest inflation in over 30 years, and prices continue to rise on everything from energy, to rent, to the Thanksgiving turkey. There are consequences to Dems' reckless gov't spending, and Americans are feeling the pain."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 8, 2021
Tweet - "Spoke with county, city, and business leaders in Custer to discuss the different challenges the community is working through as the economy continues to expand, including workforce and housing shortages."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 29, 2021
Tweet - "Appreciated the tour of @DakotaSupply in Sioux Falls. This growing company is employee-owned, which means that every employee has the opportunity to gain from the company's success. I heard firsthand how supply chain issues and inflation are impacting SD businesses."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 22, 2021
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Graves Tells IRS To Stop Snooping in Bank Accounts
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 22, 2021
Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Block Democrats' IRS Snooping Proposal
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Graves and Colleagues Label Supply Chain Crisis as Another Poor Decision That Was Avoidable
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 15, 2021
Johnson Supports Bill to Protect Americans Personal Banking Information
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Oct. 11, 2021
Tweet - "It's Native Americans' Day in South Dakota. We honor the proud culture & contributions of the Lakota, Dakota, & Nakota people. Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our state & this nation. I'm proud to join South Dakotans in celebrating our tribal citizens today."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 5, 2021
Tweet - "Social Media algorithms force users into information bubbles where they're not hearing anything else. All to keep people glued on their platform and make more $$. Consumers deserve transparency & power over how their content is being filtered. @SenateCommerce , let's get to work."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 29, 2021
Thune Discusses Need For Big Tech Algorithm Transparency and Platform Accountability
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 28, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cassidy, Marshall, Colleagues: Biden Administration Must Not Support International Oversight of Americans' 2nd Amendment Rights
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Date
Title
Politician
March 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Urge President Biden to "Use Tools Available to Ensure Contract Negotiations with West Coast Ports are Successful"
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2022
Johnson: American Businesses Need the Ocean Shipping Reform Act
Rep.Dusty Johnson
March 11, 2022
Tweet - "The bottom line: We need to get our supply chain moving again, & South Dakota exporters need to be able to get their goods to market in a timely manner for a fair price."
Sen.John Thune
March 9, 2022
Tweet - "President Biden should take every step possible to curb rising domestic energy costs and displace banned Russian oil imports. A no-cost, immediate step he can take: Permitting the sale of E15 fuel this summer. A win/win to help lower gas prices & support American ag."
Sen.John Thune
March 8, 2022
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Sen. Cramer, Banking Republicans Call on Biden Administration to Pause Financial Regulatory Efforts That Threaten America's Energy Security
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "Reduce dependence on foreign energy. Stop prioritizing imports from countries run by bad actors. Invest in American energy. Achieve energy independence."
Sen.John Thune
March 7, 2022
Tweet - "Not Russian energy. Not Iranian energy. Not Venezuelan energy. Mr. President, why not try American energy?"
Sen.John Thune
March 4, 2022
Tweet - "Had a great visit to the Silencer Central facility in Sioux Falls today -- what an impressive South Dakota business."
Sen.John Thune
March 3, 2022
Rounds Reintroduces Bill to Ease Regulatory Burden on Local Banks & Credit Unions
Sen.Mike Rounds
March 1, 2022
Costa's Antitrust Bill Answers Biden's Call on Congress for Shipping Reform During State of the Union
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 1, 2022
Thune, Young, Blackburn, Moran Introduce Legislation to Modernize Consumers' Ability to Receive and Access Personal Electronic Documents
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 1, 2022
Support Builds for Bipartisan Legislation from Klobuchar, Thune to Boost U.S. Exports, Address Supply Chain Disruptions
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 23, 2022
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Urge Treasury to Support Automobile Industry
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 23, 2022
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Hoeven Calls on Treasury to Help Auto Dealerships Handle Inflation, Supply Chain Shortages
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 18, 2022
Thune on America's Newsroom: Democrats' Far-Left Policies Harm Rural America
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Martin Walsh, U.S. Department of Labor - Sen. Cramer, Bipartisan Colleagues Call for More H-2B Visas to Support Seasonal Small Businesses
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 11, 2022
Johnson & Garamendi Respond to Senate Ocean Shipping Supply Chain Bill
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 10, 2022
Tweet - "New inflation numbers are even worse than expected. This is impacting every American across the country -- food, electricity, & rent are all skyrocketing. As inflation is climbing higher and higher, Biden & Dems are plugging their ears, covering their eyes, and doing nothing."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Warner, Kaine Urge Biden Administration to Ensure Virginia Seafood Processors Receive Necessary Visas
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Todd Harper, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Sens. Cramer, Hoeven Support Access to Credit for Farmers and Ranchers
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Todd Harper, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Hagerty Joins Bicameral Effort Supporting Access to Credit for Farmers and Ranchers
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 8, 2022
Letter to Hon. Katherine Tai, Ambassador of the Office of the United States Trade Representative - Tillis Calls on Biden Administration to Relaunch a Comprehensive Tariff Exclusion Process
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 8, 2022
Letter to Hon. Todd Harper, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration - Hoeven Leads Bicameral Effort Supporting Access to Credit for Farmers and Ranchers
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 7, 2022
Letter to Hon. Katherine Tai, Ambassador of the Office of the United States Trade Representative - Portman, Carper Lead Senate Call for Administration to Relaunch a Comprehensive Tariff Exclusion Process
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 7, 2022
Letter to Hon. Katherine Tai, Ambassador of the Office of the United States Trade Representative - Hagerty, Colleagues Call for Administration to Relaunch a Comprehensive Tariff Exclusion Process
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 3, 2022
Thune, Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ease Export Shipping Backlogs, Boost U.S. Exports
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 3, 2022
Tweet - "Announced bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act with @SenAmyKlobuchar , which takes strong measures to help tackle supply chain slowdowns & level the playing field for American exporters, including SD's ag producers. "
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 3, 2022
Thune, Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ease Export Shipping Backlogs, Boost U.S. Exports
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
Tweet: Had lunch with Britton community leaders today. I share their concerns about the direction our country is headed under Pres. Biden. Inflation is a huge burden on SD families & small biz. I'm fighting in Washington to stop Ds' reckless policies & pass important priorities for SD.
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 24, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Costa calls on Biden to take further action on supply chain crisis
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 13, 2022
Letter to Hon. Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative, and Hon. Tom Vilsack, US Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Mann Urges U.S. to Hold India Accountable on Trade
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Portman, Senate Finance Republicans Demand Treasury Analysis of OECD Agreement
Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner Internal Revenue Service - Finance Republicans Raise Privacy Concerns with IRS Collaboration
Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 8, 2021
Thune, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Ban "Dark Patterns'
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021
JOHNSON & GARAMENDI'S "OCEAN SHIPPING REFORM ACT" PASSES THE U.S. HOUSE
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 3, 2021
SENS. CRUZ, MORAN, REPUBLICAN COMMERCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS INTRODUCE BILL TO STOP GHOST VOTES FROM IMPACTING FTC RULES
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Marty Walsh, Secretary US Dept. of Labor - Address Supply Chain Crisis
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
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. 15, 2021
Letter to Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States - USPS Expand into Banking
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 10, 2021
Tweet - "A sobering report today: Americans are experiencing the highest inflation in over 30 years, and prices continue to rise on everything from energy, to rent, to the Thanksgiving turkey. There are consequences to Dems' reckless gov't spending, and Americans are feeling the pain."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 8, 2021
Tweet - "Spoke with county, city, and business leaders in Custer to discuss the different challenges the community is working through as the economy continues to expand, including workforce and housing shortages."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 29, 2021
Tweet - "Appreciated the tour of @DakotaSupply in Sioux Falls. This growing company is employee-owned, which means that every employee has the opportunity to gain from the company's success. I heard firsthand how supply chain issues and inflation are impacting SD businesses."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 22, 2021
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Graves Tells IRS To Stop Snooping in Bank Accounts
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 22, 2021
Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Block Democrats' IRS Snooping Proposal
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Graves and Colleagues Label Supply Chain Crisis as Another Poor Decision That Was Avoidable
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 15, 2021
Johnson Supports Bill to Protect Americans Personal Banking Information
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Oct. 11, 2021
Tweet - "It's Native Americans' Day in South Dakota. We honor the proud culture & contributions of the Lakota, Dakota, & Nakota people. Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our state & this nation. I'm proud to join South Dakotans in celebrating our tribal citizens today."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 5, 2021
Tweet - "Social Media algorithms force users into information bubbles where they're not hearing anything else. All to keep people glued on their platform and make more $$. Consumers deserve transparency & power over how their content is being filtered. @SenateCommerce , let's get to work."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 29, 2021
Thune Discusses Need For Big Tech Algorithm Transparency and Platform Accountability
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 28, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cassidy, Marshall, Colleagues: Biden Administration Must Not Support International Oversight of Americans' 2nd Amendment Rights
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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