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Sept. 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark T. Esper, United States Secretary of Defense - Hoeven leads Senators in urging Defense Secretary to restore education benefits for Guard & Reserve members Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
Aug. 1, 2019 Bipartisan Budget Agreement Strengthens the Military and Supports Veterans Sen. Mike Rounds
July 16, 2019 Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Rounds Questions Defense Secretary Nominee Mark Esper at Confirmation Hearing Sen. Mike Rounds
July 3, 2019 Supporting our Troops and Strengthening the National Defense Sen. Mike Rounds
June 27, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate just passed the #NDAA to ensure that our military is properly funded. As we continue to monitor the malign behavior of Iran and negotiate with other countries like China & North Korea, our military must continue to represent the strength of our nation." Sen. John Thune
June 26, 2019 Tweet - "Timing of the Senate #NDAA vote is especially appropriate considering current events, which is a good reminder of how important our military readiness is to our security. I look forward to voting for this legislation that will authorize much-needed funding for our armed forces." Sen. John Thune
June 20, 2019 Consideration of Senate Joint Resolution Nos. 27 Through 48 En Bloc-- Sen. John Thune
May 23, 2019 Rounds Statement on Committee Approval of 2020 NDAA Sen. Mike Rounds
May 15, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
March 29, 2019 A Home Run for South Dakota Sen. John Thune
March 27, 2019 Ellsworth Air Force Base to Welcome B-21 Training and Operational Squadron to Its Fleet Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 1, 2019 Tweet - "The Navy's newest submarine, the USS South Dakota, will be commissioned tomorrow in Groton, Connecticut. The #USSSouthDakota will be the 17th submarine of her class, pushing the envelope of U.S. maritime technology and undersea dominance. #SSN790" Sen. John Thune
Jan. 31, 2019 Natural Resources Management Act--Motion to Proceed Sen. John Thune
Jan. 17, 2019 Rounds to Chair Armed Services Cybersecurity Subcommittee in 116th Congress Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "General Mattis has spent a lifetime serving his country, and he can be proud of his extended and distinguished career. He's led the @DeptofDefense at a critical time and has done so with a steady hand." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 1, 2018 Tweet - "Not much can stop the 114th Fighter Wing, but looks like our famous South Dakota winters are postponing their formal welcome home ceremony in SFSD. We are thankful for their service, safe return, and that the Lobos are home for the holidays... and maybe to help shovel. @SD_Guard" Sen. John Thune
Nov. 14, 2018 Hearing of the Cybersecurity Subcommittee of The Senate Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Rounds, Hearing on The Private Sector Perspective on The Department of Defense's (do D) Cybersecurity Acquisition and Practices Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 26, 2018 Delivering Results Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 19, 2018 My Commitment to Ellsworth Sen. John Thune
Oct. 19, 2018 Tweet - "I've been fighting for Ellsworth Air Force Base for more than a decade, and this week's visit proved once again that the base and the airmen of @28thBombWing are the best of the best and true national assets." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 26, 2018 Hearing of the Cybersecurity and Personnel Subcommittee of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Rounds, Hearing on Reviewing DOD Cyber Operational Readiness Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 13, 2018 Rounds Statement on NDAA for Fiscal Year 2019 Being Signed Into Law Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 1, 2018 Thune: NDAA Ensures Armed Forces Have Necessary Tools Sen. John Thune
July 23, 2018 Brown, Rounds Secure Provision to Help Veterans Land Good-Paying Jobs in Final Defense Bill Set to Become Law Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. John McCain, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, and the Hon. Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Armed Services - Rep. Murphy Leads Bipartisan Letter to House and Senate Armed Services Committees in Support of Improvements to the Military Transition Assistance Program Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 21, 2018 Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 Sen. Mike Rounds
June 18, 2018 Thune Welcomes Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act Sen. John Thune
June 18, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Vital National Security Legislation Passes Senate with Rounds' Support Sen. Mike Rounds
June 14, 2018 Brown, Rounds Secure Provisions to Help Veterans Land Good-Paying Jobs in Defense Bill Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 13, 2018 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 Sen. Mike Rounds
May 25, 2018 Rounds Statement on Committee Passage of Annual Defense Authorization Bill Sen. Mike Rounds
May 22, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, and the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Safeguard Critical Military and Dual-Use Technology from China Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 4, 2018 Ellsworth Only Getting Stronger Sen. John Thune
May 2, 2018 Thune Statement on B-21 Announcement for Ellsworth Air Force Base Sen. John Thune
May 2, 2018 Tweet - ".@28thBombWing has been selected as one of three candidates for B-21 bases in the country. I'm proud that S.D. will continue to host this strike capability in support of our national defense strategy, and the airmen who support it, for decades to come." Sen. John Thune
April 24, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Armed Services - Posture of the Department of the Air Force Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 20, 2018 The World Needs Strong U.S. Leadership Now More Than Ever Sen. Mike Rounds
April 17, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Senate Armed Services Committee Nominations -- Davidson - O'Shaughnessy Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 17, 2018 Coast Guard Authorization Bill Sen. John Thune
April 13, 2018 Letter to Lieutenant General Timothy Kadavy, Director of the Army National Guard - Kansas Delegation Leads Call to Preserve Military Funeral Honors Program Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 13, 2018 Tweet - "Tonight the United States acted in coordination with our allies to hold the murderous Assad regime in Syria accountable. Assad and his enablers in Russia and Iran need to know that the use of chemical weapons will not be tolerated. Prayers for our men and women in uniform." Sen. John Thune
April 12, 2018 Hearing of the Armed Services Committe - Posture of the Department of the Army Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 11, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Health of the Department of Defense Industrial Base and its Role in Providing Readiness to the Warfighter Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 10, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Posture of the United States Transportation Command Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 8, 2018 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Syria and Trade Sen. Mike Rounds
March 21, 2018 Ellsworth Air Force Base Leaders Provide Update to Delegation Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 20, 2018 Ellsworth Air Force Base Leaders Provide Update to Delegation Sen. John Thune, ...
March 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Thad Cochran, and the Hon. Richard Durbin - Requesting DOD Budget Flexibility Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 21, 2018 Protecting Free and Fair Elections Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 12, 2017 Rounds Statement on NDAA Being Signed into Law Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 12, 2017 Tweet - "Glad @POTUS signed the NDAA for 2018 into law. This important legislation sends a strong message to our troops and countries around the world that America is committed to our military and our national defense programs. Thanks to @SenJohnMcCain for his leadership on this bill." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 22, 2017 Strengthening our Armed Forces Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 22, 2017 Getting Our Troops the Resources They Need to Succeed Sen. John Thune
Sept. 18, 2017 Thune Applauds Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act Sen. John Thune
Sept. 18, 2017 Rounds Statement on Senate Passage of Annual Defense Bill Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 13, 2017 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 Sen. John Thune
June 29, 2017 Rounds Statement on Committee Passage of Annual Defense Bill Sen. Mike Rounds
June 23, 2017 Letter to the Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Value of South Korea Relations in Deterring the Threat of North Korea Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 23, 2017 Hearing of the Cybersecurity Subcommittee of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Rounds, Hearing on Cyber Posture of the Services Sen. Mike Rounds
May 8, 2017 Rounds Statement on Senate Confirmation of Dr. Heather Wilson to be Secretary of the Air Force Sen. Mike Rounds
April 27, 2017 Hearing of the Cybersecurity Subcommittee of the Senate Arms Services Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Rounds, Hearing on Cyber-Enabled Information Operations Sen. Mike Rounds
March 30, 2017 Hearing of the Senate Armed Forces Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Rounds, Hearing on the Nomination of Heather A. Wilson to be Secretary of the Air Force Sen. Mike Rounds
March 30, 2017 Hearing of the Senate Armed Forces Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on the Nomination of Heather A. Wilson to be Secretary of the Air Force Sen. John Thune
Jan. 12, 2017 Rounds Questions General Mattis on Sequestration and Military Readiness in Confirmation Hearing Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 8, 2016 Senate Air Force Caucus Members Discuss Priorities with Senior Members of Air Force Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 8, 2016 Senate Air Force Caucus Members Discuss Priorities with Senior Members of Air Force Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 8, 2016 Rounds Statement on Senate Passage of NDAA Includes a number of provisions offered by Rounds Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 8, 2016 Thune Statement on Passage of NDAA Conference Report, Critical Fix to Impact Aid Program Sen. John Thune
Nov. 2, 2016 Letter to Michael P. Huerta, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Regarding the Federal Aviation Administration Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 23, 2016 Letter to the Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States - Refrain From 'No First Use' Nuclear Policy Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 13, 2016 Rounds Joins Colleagues on Senate Floor Urging Vote on Defense Appropriations Bill Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 8, 2016 Letter to Chairmen Mac Thornberry and John McCain, Ranking Members Adam Smith and Jack Reed, Congressional Armed Service Committees - Issues with the Language in the National Defense Authorization Act Concerning Long-term Temporary Duty Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 26, 2016 Letter to John McCain, Mac Thornberry, Jack Reed and Adam Smith; Respectively, Chairmen and Ranking Members of the Senate Committee on Armed Services - Kirk-Gillibrand Urge Full Funding for U.S.-Israel Missile Defense Cooperation Sen. John Thune, ...
June 15, 2016 Hearing of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation- Executive Session - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act and Other Items, Opening Statement Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
Sept. 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark T. Esper, United States Secretary of Defense - Hoeven leads Senators in urging Defense Secretary to restore education benefits for Guard & Reserve members Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
Aug. 1, 2019 Bipartisan Budget Agreement Strengthens the Military and Supports Veterans Sen.Mike Rounds
July 16, 2019 Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Rounds Questions Defense Secretary Nominee Mark Esper at Confirmation Hearing Sen.Mike Rounds
July 3, 2019 Supporting our Troops and Strengthening the National Defense Sen.Mike Rounds
June 27, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate just passed the #NDAA to ensure that our military is properly funded. As we continue to monitor the malign behavior of Iran and negotiate with other countries like China & North Korea, our military must continue to represent the strength of our nation." Sen.John Thune
June 26, 2019 Tweet - "Timing of the Senate #NDAA vote is especially appropriate considering current events, which is a good reminder of how important our military readiness is to our security. I look forward to voting for this legislation that will authorize much-needed funding for our armed forces." Sen.John Thune
June 20, 2019 Consideration of Senate Joint Resolution Nos. 27 Through 48 En Bloc-- Sen.John Thune
May 23, 2019 Rounds Statement on Committee Approval of 2020 NDAA Sen.Mike Rounds
May 15, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
March 29, 2019 A Home Run for South Dakota Sen.John Thune
March 27, 2019 Ellsworth Air Force Base to Welcome B-21 Training and Operational Squadron to Its Fleet Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 1, 2019 Tweet - "The Navy's newest submarine, the USS South Dakota, will be commissioned tomorrow in Groton, Connecticut. The #USSSouthDakota will be the 17th submarine of her class, pushing the envelope of U.S. maritime technology and undersea dominance. #SSN790" Sen.John Thune
Jan. 31, 2019 Natural Resources Management Act--Motion to Proceed Sen.John Thune
Jan. 17, 2019 Rounds to Chair Armed Services Cybersecurity Subcommittee in 116th Congress Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "General Mattis has spent a lifetime serving his country, and he can be proud of his extended and distinguished career. He's led the @DeptofDefense at a critical time and has done so with a steady hand." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 1, 2018 Tweet - "Not much can stop the 114th Fighter Wing, but looks like our famous South Dakota winters are postponing their formal welcome home ceremony in SFSD. We are thankful for their service, safe return, and that the Lobos are home for the holidays... and maybe to help shovel. @SD_Guard" Sen.John Thune
Nov. 14, 2018 Hearing of the Cybersecurity Subcommittee of The Senate Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Rounds, Hearing on The Private Sector Perspective on The Department of Defense's (do D) Cybersecurity Acquisition and Practices Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 26, 2018 Delivering Results Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 19, 2018 My Commitment to Ellsworth Sen.John Thune
Oct. 19, 2018 Tweet - "I've been fighting for Ellsworth Air Force Base for more than a decade, and this week's visit proved once again that the base and the airmen of @28thBombWing are the best of the best and true national assets." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 26, 2018 Hearing of the Cybersecurity and Personnel Subcommittee of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Rounds, Hearing on Reviewing DOD Cyber Operational Readiness Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 13, 2018 Rounds Statement on NDAA for Fiscal Year 2019 Being Signed Into Law Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 1, 2018 Thune: NDAA Ensures Armed Forces Have Necessary Tools Sen.John Thune
July 23, 2018 Brown, Rounds Secure Provision to Help Veterans Land Good-Paying Jobs in Final Defense Bill Set to Become Law Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. John McCain, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, and the Hon. Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Armed Services - Rep. Murphy Leads Bipartisan Letter to House and Senate Armed Services Committees in Support of Improvements to the Military Transition Assistance Program Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 21, 2018 Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 Sen.Mike Rounds
June 18, 2018 Thune Welcomes Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act Sen.John Thune
June 18, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Vital National Security Legislation Passes Senate with Rounds' Support Sen.Mike Rounds
June 14, 2018 Brown, Rounds Secure Provisions to Help Veterans Land Good-Paying Jobs in Defense Bill Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 13, 2018 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 Sen.Mike Rounds
May 25, 2018 Rounds Statement on Committee Passage of Annual Defense Authorization Bill Sen.Mike Rounds
May 22, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, and the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Safeguard Critical Military and Dual-Use Technology from China Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 4, 2018 Ellsworth Only Getting Stronger Sen.John Thune
May 2, 2018 Thune Statement on B-21 Announcement for Ellsworth Air Force Base Sen.John Thune
May 2, 2018 Tweet - ".@28thBombWing has been selected as one of three candidates for B-21 bases in the country. I'm proud that S.D. will continue to host this strike capability in support of our national defense strategy, and the airmen who support it, for decades to come." Sen.John Thune
April 24, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Armed Services - Posture of the Department of the Air Force Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 20, 2018 The World Needs Strong U.S. Leadership Now More Than Ever Sen.Mike Rounds
April 17, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Senate Armed Services Committee Nominations -- Davidson - O'Shaughnessy Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 17, 2018 Coast Guard Authorization Bill Sen.John Thune
April 13, 2018 Letter to Lieutenant General Timothy Kadavy, Director of the Army National Guard - Kansas Delegation Leads Call to Preserve Military Funeral Honors Program Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 13, 2018 Tweet - "Tonight the United States acted in coordination with our allies to hold the murderous Assad regime in Syria accountable. Assad and his enablers in Russia and Iran need to know that the use of chemical weapons will not be tolerated. Prayers for our men and women in uniform." Sen.John Thune
April 12, 2018 Hearing of the Armed Services Committe - Posture of the Department of the Army Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 11, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Health of the Department of Defense Industrial Base and its Role in Providing Readiness to the Warfighter Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 10, 2018 Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Posture of the United States Transportation Command Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 8, 2018 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Syria and Trade Sen.Mike Rounds
March 21, 2018 Ellsworth Air Force Base Leaders Provide Update to Delegation Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 20, 2018 Ellsworth Air Force Base Leaders Provide Update to Delegation Sen.John Thune, ...
March 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Thad Cochran, and the Hon. Richard Durbin - Requesting DOD Budget Flexibility Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 21, 2018 Protecting Free and Fair Elections Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 12, 2017 Rounds Statement on NDAA Being Signed into Law Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 12, 2017 Tweet - "Glad @POTUS signed the NDAA for 2018 into law. This important legislation sends a strong message to our troops and countries around the world that America is committed to our military and our national defense programs. Thanks to @SenJohnMcCain for his leadership on this bill." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 22, 2017 Strengthening our Armed Forces Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 22, 2017 Getting Our Troops the Resources They Need to Succeed Sen.John Thune
Sept. 18, 2017 Thune Applauds Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act Sen.John Thune
Sept. 18, 2017 Rounds Statement on Senate Passage of Annual Defense Bill Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 13, 2017 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 Sen.John Thune
June 29, 2017 Rounds Statement on Committee Passage of Annual Defense Bill Sen.Mike Rounds
June 23, 2017 Letter to the Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Value of South Korea Relations in Deterring the Threat of North Korea Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 23, 2017 Hearing of the Cybersecurity Subcommittee of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Rounds, Hearing on Cyber Posture of the Services Sen.Mike Rounds
May 8, 2017 Rounds Statement on Senate Confirmation of Dr. Heather Wilson to be Secretary of the Air Force Sen.Mike Rounds
April 27, 2017 Hearing of the Cybersecurity Subcommittee of the Senate Arms Services Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Rounds, Hearing on Cyber-Enabled Information Operations Sen.Mike Rounds
March 30, 2017 Hearing of the Senate Armed Forces Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Rounds, Hearing on the Nomination of Heather A. Wilson to be Secretary of the Air Force Sen.Mike Rounds
March 30, 2017 Hearing of the Senate Armed Forces Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on the Nomination of Heather A. Wilson to be Secretary of the Air Force Sen.John Thune
Jan. 12, 2017 Rounds Questions General Mattis on Sequestration and Military Readiness in Confirmation Hearing Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 8, 2016 Senate Air Force Caucus Members Discuss Priorities with Senior Members of Air Force Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 8, 2016 Senate Air Force Caucus Members Discuss Priorities with Senior Members of Air Force Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 8, 2016 Rounds Statement on Senate Passage of NDAA Includes a number of provisions offered by Rounds Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 8, 2016 Thune Statement on Passage of NDAA Conference Report, Critical Fix to Impact Aid Program Sen.John Thune
Nov. 2, 2016 Letter to Michael P. Huerta, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Regarding the Federal Aviation Administration Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 23, 2016 Letter to the Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States - Refrain From 'No First Use' Nuclear Policy Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 13, 2016 Rounds Joins Colleagues on Senate Floor Urging Vote on Defense Appropriations Bill Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 8, 2016 Letter to Chairmen Mac Thornberry and John McCain, Ranking Members Adam Smith and Jack Reed, Congressional Armed Service Committees - Issues with the Language in the National Defense Authorization Act Concerning Long-term Temporary Duty Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 26, 2016 Letter to John McCain, Mac Thornberry, Jack Reed and Adam Smith; Respectively, Chairmen and Ranking Members of the Senate Committee on Armed Services - Kirk-Gillibrand Urge Full Funding for U.S.-Israel Missile Defense Cooperation Sen.John Thune, ...
June 15, 2016 Hearing of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation- Executive Session - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act and Other Items, Opening Statement Sen.John Thune
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