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April 23, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Senators Urge Regulatory Relief for Energy Tax Credits in Light of Pandemic Setbacks
Sen. John Thune, ...
April 22, 2020
Tweet - "South Dakotans love our state, & a lot of that love is for the natural beauty of our land. SD is leading the way in clean energy like wind & hydropower (~70% of SD energy generation) +biofuels. We can support clean energy WHILE boosting our economy -- not crippling it. #EarthDay50"
Sen. John Thune
April 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Axne Urges Secretary Perdue to Assist Biofuel Producers
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 20, 2020
Klobuchar, Smith Help Make Bipartisan Push Urging President Trump to Support Renewable Fuel Standard
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary to the Department of Commerce - Murkowski, Sullivan Urge Secretary of Commerce to Investigate Russia and Saudi Arabia Excessive Dumping in Oil Markets
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Axne Joins Biofuels Caucus in Urging Administration to Uphold Court Ruling on Ethanol Waivers
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 6, 2020
Tweet - "#COVID19 funding approved Support for Israel Protect against China digital security threat Bipartisan energy bill (and more on that next week) More critical items in Washington this week? #WeekInWashingtonWrapUp"
Sen. John Thune
March 3, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate is working on the American Energy Innovation Act -- bipartisan legislation that focuses on bolstering American energy -- including measures to help us regain our edge in the use of #CleanEnergy technologies like wind, hydropower, and nuclear energy."
Sen. John Thune
March 3, 2020
Tweet - "SD is leading the way on clean energy solutions like wind & hydropower (over 70 percent). South Dakotans love our state & a lot of that love is for the natural beauty of our land. I'm always looking for ways to support clean energy WHILE boosting our economy -- not crippling it."
Sen. John Thune
March 3, 2020
Tweet - "Let's get one thing clear -- we all want clean air & water. As an avid outdoorsman, I care about protecting our land. But it doesn't have to come with a burdensome cost to American producers, workers, and families. In SD, clean energy like wind has helped boost our economy."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 19, 2019
Johnson Statement on RFS Announcement
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Dec. 19, 2019
Thune Statement on RFS Final Rule
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 19, 2019
Tweet - "The administration has committed to reaching 15 billion gallons of ethanol-blended fuel next year, and South Dakota will hold them to it. Read my full statement on the new RFS rule"
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Midwest Senators Renew RFS Recommendations to President Trump
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 7, 2019
Tweet - "Renewable fuels support America's heartland and promote home-grown energy independence. @ChuckGrassley, @SenJoniErnst, @SenatorFischer, @SenatorRounds, @RoyBlunt, @SenatorBraun, and I are all in agreement: @EPAAWheeler must uphold the #RFS and give certainty to our producers."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 7, 2019
Letter to Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency - Rounds Submits Letter to EPA on RFS Supplemental Rule
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 31, 2019
Letter to David Malpass, President of the World Bank - World Bank Must Embrace, Not Eliminate, Affordable Energy Resources
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 18, 2019
Tweet - "Spoke to this year's class of Leadership South Dakota in Brookings today and answered questions on topics from 5G to energy policy. It was a great event -- thank you for having me."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 7, 2019
Tweet - "Proud to have @POETbiofuels as a South Dakota company. They are doing great things in the clean energy space. We had a good discussion today about the recent announcement from the admin to restore integrity to the RFS. Happy to help champion renewable biofuels."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 4, 2019
Johnson Praises Administration's Biofuels Agreement
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Oct. 4, 2019
Thune Praises Administration's Commitment to Agriculture
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Today's announcement from the administration to restore integrity to the Renewable Fuel Standard is good news for farm country and builds off our E15 win. Read my full statement here:"
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Iowa Delegation, Bipartisan Members Send Letter to EPA on Biofuel Waivers
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Ethanol and biodiesel are central for American agriculture and energy security. We must restore integrity to the RFS. If EPA continues waivers at an unprecedented level, lost gallons must be accounted for going forward. Farmers are counting on this administration to deliver."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 11, 2019
Tweet - "Thank you to the folks from @GrowthEnergy for presenting me with the Fueling Growth Award, which recognizes legislators who strongly support the biofuel industry. Biofuels and the ag jobs & communities they support will continue to be a priority for me & for many S.D. producers."
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 21, 2019
Rep. Finkenauer Leads Bipartisan Call for Investigation into Small Refinery Exemption Waivers
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 12, 2019
Tweet - "Frustrating decision by @EPA. It's tough times in farm country, and while the admin delivered a big win with year-round E15, these additional waivers undercut the commitments made to our ag producers and the hundreds of thousands of employees who support the industry."
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation and the Hon. Howard Elliott, Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - Members of North Dakota, Montana and Ohio Delegations Lead Bicameral Effort Urging Federal Agency to Preempt Washington Crude-By-Rail Ban
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 25, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Grassley, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge EPA To Update Ethanol Science to Improve Trade
Sen. John Thune, ...
June 25, 2019
Tweet - "Peer-reviewed science has affirmed that #ethanol lowers greenhouse gas emissions between 39-43% better than gasoline. I joined a #bipartisan group of senators in sending a letter to @EPA urging its leaders to update their environmental analysis on ethanol."
Sen. John Thune
June 12, 2019
Tweet - "I'm thankful President Trump made good on his commitment to our farmers to get the E15 rule done, and I'm glad he got back to the heartland to hear firsthand about the difference this will make in farm country."
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, ...
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
Thune Statement on Implementation of Year-Round E15 Sales
Sen. John Thune
May 9, 2019
Letter to the House Committee on the Budget - Newhouse Leads Bipartisan Letter to Prevent Sale of Bonneville Power Administration Transmission Assets
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Neil Chatterjee, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Hoeven Leads Group of 22 Senators in Pressing FERC To Maintain State, Local Control of Electricity Market
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Congresswoman Angie Craig Pushes Administration to Immediately End Small Refinery Exemptions for Large Refineries
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 29, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Cassidy, Colleagues Urge Trump to Support International Fuel Standards Benefiting American Energy & Reducing Global Emissions
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 8, 2019
Letter to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and Rep. Steven Scalise, House Minority Whip - LaHood Joins Bipartisan Group to Introduce Extension for the Biodiesel Tax Credit
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 4, 2019
Letter to the President - Cornyn Urges President Not to Renew Sanctions Exemptions on Countries That Import Iranian Oil
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 26, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
March 13, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
March 12, 2019
Thune Applauds the EPA's Decision to Permit Year-Round E15 Fuel Sales
Sen. John Thune
March 12, 2019
Rounds Statement on EPA's Proposed Rule on E-15 Waiver
Sen. Mike Rounds
March 1, 2019
A Green Nightmare
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 28, 2019
Rounds Statement on Senate Confirmation of Andrew Wheeler to be EPA Administrator
Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 12, 2019
Tweet - "The Democrats' #GreenNewDeal is projected to cost American families up to $3,800 per year in higher energy bills, but that is just the beginning. WATCH"
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 7, 2019
Tweet - "This so-called "#GreenNewDeal" could raise energy costs for families by more than $3,000 per year. We can't let that happen."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 24, 2019
Thune Meets With Acting EPA Administrator
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 14, 2018
Letter to Donald Trump - Help Keystone XL Pipeline Get Completed
Sen. John Thune, ...
Date
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April 23, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Senators Urge Regulatory Relief for Energy Tax Credits in Light of Pandemic Setbacks
Sen.John Thune, ...
April 22, 2020
Tweet - "South Dakotans love our state, & a lot of that love is for the natural beauty of our land. SD is leading the way in clean energy like wind & hydropower (~70% of SD energy generation) +biofuels. We can support clean energy WHILE boosting our economy -- not crippling it. #EarthDay50"
Sen.John Thune
April 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Axne Urges Secretary Perdue to Assist Biofuel Producers
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 20, 2020
Klobuchar, Smith Help Make Bipartisan Push Urging President Trump to Support Renewable Fuel Standard
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary to the Department of Commerce - Murkowski, Sullivan Urge Secretary of Commerce to Investigate Russia and Saudi Arabia Excessive Dumping in Oil Markets
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Axne Joins Biofuels Caucus in Urging Administration to Uphold Court Ruling on Ethanol Waivers
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 6, 2020
Tweet - "#COVID19 funding approved Support for Israel Protect against China digital security threat Bipartisan energy bill (and more on that next week) More critical items in Washington this week? #WeekInWashingtonWrapUp"
Sen.John Thune
March 3, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate is working on the American Energy Innovation Act -- bipartisan legislation that focuses on bolstering American energy -- including measures to help us regain our edge in the use of #CleanEnergy technologies like wind, hydropower, and nuclear energy."
Sen.John Thune
March 3, 2020
Tweet - "SD is leading the way on clean energy solutions like wind & hydropower (over 70 percent). South Dakotans love our state & a lot of that love is for the natural beauty of our land. I'm always looking for ways to support clean energy WHILE boosting our economy -- not crippling it."
Sen.John Thune
March 3, 2020
Tweet - "Let's get one thing clear -- we all want clean air & water. As an avid outdoorsman, I care about protecting our land. But it doesn't have to come with a burdensome cost to American producers, workers, and families. In SD, clean energy like wind has helped boost our economy."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 19, 2019
Johnson Statement on RFS Announcement
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Dec. 19, 2019
Thune Statement on RFS Final Rule
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 19, 2019
Tweet - "The administration has committed to reaching 15 billion gallons of ethanol-blended fuel next year, and South Dakota will hold them to it. Read my full statement on the new RFS rule"
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Midwest Senators Renew RFS Recommendations to President Trump
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 7, 2019
Tweet - "Renewable fuels support America's heartland and promote home-grown energy independence. @ChuckGrassley, @SenJoniErnst, @SenatorFischer, @SenatorRounds, @RoyBlunt, @SenatorBraun, and I are all in agreement: @EPAAWheeler must uphold the #RFS and give certainty to our producers."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 7, 2019
Letter to Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency - Rounds Submits Letter to EPA on RFS Supplemental Rule
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 31, 2019
Letter to David Malpass, President of the World Bank - World Bank Must Embrace, Not Eliminate, Affordable Energy Resources
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 18, 2019
Tweet - "Spoke to this year's class of Leadership South Dakota in Brookings today and answered questions on topics from 5G to energy policy. It was a great event -- thank you for having me."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 7, 2019
Tweet - "Proud to have @POETbiofuels as a South Dakota company. They are doing great things in the clean energy space. We had a good discussion today about the recent announcement from the admin to restore integrity to the RFS. Happy to help champion renewable biofuels."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 4, 2019
Johnson Praises Administration's Biofuels Agreement
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Oct. 4, 2019
Thune Praises Administration's Commitment to Agriculture
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Today's announcement from the administration to restore integrity to the Renewable Fuel Standard is good news for farm country and builds off our E15 win. Read my full statement here:"
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Iowa Delegation, Bipartisan Members Send Letter to EPA on Biofuel Waivers
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Ethanol and biodiesel are central for American agriculture and energy security. We must restore integrity to the RFS. If EPA continues waivers at an unprecedented level, lost gallons must be accounted for going forward. Farmers are counting on this administration to deliver."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 11, 2019
Tweet - "Thank you to the folks from @GrowthEnergy for presenting me with the Fueling Growth Award, which recognizes legislators who strongly support the biofuel industry. Biofuels and the ag jobs & communities they support will continue to be a priority for me & for many S.D. producers."
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 21, 2019
Rep. Finkenauer Leads Bipartisan Call for Investigation into Small Refinery Exemption Waivers
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 12, 2019
Tweet - "Frustrating decision by @EPA. It's tough times in farm country, and while the admin delivered a big win with year-round E15, these additional waivers undercut the commitments made to our ag producers and the hundreds of thousands of employees who support the industry."
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation and the Hon. Howard Elliott, Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration - Members of North Dakota, Montana and Ohio Delegations Lead Bicameral Effort Urging Federal Agency to Preempt Washington Crude-By-Rail Ban
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 25, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Grassley, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge EPA To Update Ethanol Science to Improve Trade
Sen.John Thune, ...
June 25, 2019
Tweet - "Peer-reviewed science has affirmed that #ethanol lowers greenhouse gas emissions between 39-43% better than gasoline. I joined a #bipartisan group of senators in sending a letter to @EPA urging its leaders to update their environmental analysis on ethanol."
Sen.John Thune
June 12, 2019
Tweet - "I'm thankful President Trump made good on his commitment to our farmers to get the E15 rule done, and I'm glad he got back to the heartland to hear firsthand about the difference this will make in farm country."
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, ...
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
Thune Statement on Implementation of Year-Round E15 Sales
Sen.John Thune
May 9, 2019
Letter to the House Committee on the Budget - Newhouse Leads Bipartisan Letter to Prevent Sale of Bonneville Power Administration Transmission Assets
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Neil Chatterjee, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Hoeven Leads Group of 22 Senators in Pressing FERC To Maintain State, Local Control of Electricity Market
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Congresswoman Angie Craig Pushes Administration to Immediately End Small Refinery Exemptions for Large Refineries
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 29, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Cassidy, Colleagues Urge Trump to Support International Fuel Standards Benefiting American Energy & Reducing Global Emissions
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 8, 2019
Letter to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and Rep. Steven Scalise, House Minority Whip - LaHood Joins Bipartisan Group to Introduce Extension for the Biodiesel Tax Credit
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 4, 2019
Letter to the President - Cornyn Urges President Not to Renew Sanctions Exemptions on Countries That Import Iranian Oil
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 26, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
March 13, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
March 12, 2019
Thune Applauds the EPA's Decision to Permit Year-Round E15 Fuel Sales
Sen.John Thune
March 12, 2019
Rounds Statement on EPA's Proposed Rule on E-15 Waiver
Sen.Mike Rounds
March 1, 2019
A Green Nightmare
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 28, 2019
Rounds Statement on Senate Confirmation of Andrew Wheeler to be EPA Administrator
Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 12, 2019
Tweet - "The Democrats' #GreenNewDeal is projected to cost American families up to $3,800 per year in higher energy bills, but that is just the beginning. WATCH"
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 7, 2019
Tweet - "This so-called "#GreenNewDeal" could raise energy costs for families by more than $3,000 per year. We can't let that happen."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 24, 2019
Thune Meets With Acting EPA Administrator
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 14, 2018
Letter to Donald Trump - Help Keystone XL Pipeline Get Completed
Sen.John Thune, ...
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