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Sept. 1, 2019
Tweet - "Proud to attend the activation ceremony for A-Battery, 1-147th Field. It's always incredible to witness the dedication and patriotism of our men and women in uniform. Keeping them and their loved ones in my prayers."
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Spoke to @brkgschamber about how issues like trade, workforce, & technology affect the local economy. Some priorities: Pass #USMCA this fall, Close the skills gap in our workforce, Increase rural access to tech"
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 9, 2019
It's Always Ag Appreciation Day in South Dakota
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, ...
Aug. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Schumer Demands Department of Homeland Security Immediately Release Its Legally-Mandated, yet Overdue, Report on Customs Staffing at Northern Ports of Entry; Senator Says a Fully Staffed Northern Border Customs Personnel Is Paramount to Economy-Boosting Cross-Border Tourism, Trade & Security
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo - Baldwin, Rubio Lead 86 Senators in Calling on Secretary Pompeo to Urge Poland to Support Restitution for Holocaust Victims and their Families
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators Lankford, Coons Lead Letter on Concerns to Eliminate Refugee Cap
Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 1, 2019
Bipartisan Budget Agreement Strengthens the Military and Supports Veterans
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 31, 2019
Senators Hirono, Rounds Introduce Legislation to Prepare Veterans for Professional License and Certification Exams
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 30, 2019
Rounds, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan US-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Act
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 29, 2019
Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Asylum Abuse Reduction Act
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 26, 2019
Cassidy, Inhofe, Blackburn, Cramer, Rounds, Hern Introduce Asylum Abuse Reduction Act
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 26, 2019
Time for Congress to Pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 24, 2019
Letter to Hon. Jay Clayton, Chairman of the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) Leads Letter to SEC Chairman Concerning Data Privacy and the Consolidated Audit Trail
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 19, 2019
The Border Crisis has Reached Unprecedented Levels
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "The #USMCA will benefit virtually every sector of our economy -- from manufacturing to digital services. Senate Republicans are ready to approve this deal -- we're just waiting on Dem House leadership to show a willingness to hold a vote. It's time for them to do so."
Sen. John Thune
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "Why are Dems holding up #USMCA? If they are serious about making progress on these issues & not just trying to sink this trade deal with specious objections, they should give the president the go-ahead & take up and pass #USMCA so Americans can start seeing real benefits."
Sen. John Thune
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "The Senate passed tax protocols with Spain, Japan, Luxembourg & Switzerland. These important treaty updates cover trillions of dollars of investment in the USA & help create certainty for job creators. Good to see broad #bipartisan support to get these deals through the Senate."
Sen. John Thune
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "Our nation's farmers & ranchers depend on trade, but right now they are facing a lot of uncertainty. #USMCA would preserve and expand farmers' access to Canada & Mexico -- our #1 and #2 export markets for American ag products -- and give certainty about these markets long-term."
Sen. John Thune
July 16, 2019
U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement
Sen. John Thune
July 16, 2019
Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Rounds Questions Defense Secretary Nominee Mark Esper at Confirmation Hearing
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 11, 2019
Tweet - "Met with Scott & Michelle VanderWal, from @SDFarmBureau & @FarmBureau. Talked about the importance of getting #USMCA through Congress ASAP. #USMCA would mean: New and expanded markets for farmers & ranchers 176,000 new jobs across U.S. $68+ billion in new economic growth"
Sen. John Thune
July 3, 2019
Supporting our Troops and Strengthening the National Defense
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 2, 2019
Letter to Ann Buerkle, Acting Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission - Rep. Johnson Urges Consumer Product Safety Commission to Preserve Fireworks Ahead of Fourth of July
Rep. Dusty Johnson
June 27, 2019
Thune Statement on Senate Passage of Legislation to Fund Our Military
Sen. John Thune
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 27, 2019
NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020--Resumed
Sen. John Thune
June 27, 2019
Rounds Provisions included FY 2020 NDAA
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 27, 2019
Tweet - "The House just passed the Senate's #bipartisan bill to address the #HumanitarianCrisis at our #SouthernBorder. Glad to see @HouseDemocrats finally put politics aside and join us in providing relief through this critical funding."
Sen. John Thune
June 26, 2019
Thune Statement on Senate Passage of Humanitarian Aid to Address the Crisis at Our Southern Border
Sen. John Thune
June 26, 2019
Tweet - "The #HumanitarianCrisis is unlike anything we've seen at our border. Resources are stretched to a breaking point -- making it more difficult to provide adequate care to families & unaccompanied children. The Senate just passed a bill, which I supported, to provide vital funding."
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 26, 2019
Tweet - "The funding just passed by the Senate is desperately needed to help our federal agencies provide humanitarian relief while also ensuring the safety and security of all those involved. My full statement on the #bipartisan bill"
Sen. John Thune
June 25, 2019
Tweet - "As @POTUS has been saying for months, the agencies that are dealing with the crisis on our border are stretched to the breaking point. Republicans were ready to vote on his emergency funding request more than seven weeks ago, but the Dem-controlled House was not interested."
Sen. John Thune
June 24, 2019
Tweet - "The @SenateGOP is working with Senate Democrats on #bipartisan legislation to give vital funding to the #HumanitarianCrisis at the southern border. It would be good if @HouseDemocrats & @NancyPelosi could find a similar level of cooperation in the House."
Sen. John Thune
June 21, 2019
Tweet - "Grateful to the administration for acting on our request to grant the Oglala Sioux Tribe disaster assistance following terrible storms in March. The actions already taken by tribal leadership have been commendable, but this extra funding is necessary to help supplement clean up."
Sen. John Thune
June 21, 2019
Delegation Applauds Trump Administration's Decision to Grant Oglala Sioux Tribe's Disaster Assistance Request Following March Storms
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 20, 2019
Tweet - "We have a lot of important items to get across the finish line: pass #USMCA address the #HumanitarianCrisis at the border pass the #NDAA Dems should join us to deliver on the important priorities for the American people."
Sen. John Thune
June 20, 2019
Tweet - "I support the administration's goal of strengthening market access for our nation's farmers and ranchers, and we've made good progress in negotiations. Now it's time to push for a conclusion to these deals."
Sen. John Thune
June 20, 2019
Consideration of Senate Joint Resolution Nos. 27 Through 48 En Bloc--
Sen. John Thune
June 19, 2019
Tweet - "Mexico ratified #USMCA today -- bringing us one step closer to providing certainty & more export opportunities for struggling farmers & ranchers. Now it's time for Congress to take action on #USMCA. Dems should join us to deliver on important priorities for the American people."
Sen. John Thune
June 18, 2019
Tweet - "Right now, Democrats are holding up funding for the serious humanitarian & security crisis at the southern border. They like to style themselves as the party of openness and compassion, yet are willing to ignore a humanitarian crisis of massive proportions out of political spite."
Sen. John Thune
June 18, 2019
Udall, Rounds, Heinrich File Bipartisan Amendment to Enable All Military Women to Count Maternity Leave Towards Years of Service
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - South Dakota Delegation Supports Oglala Sioux Tribe's Request For Disaster Declaration Following March Storms
Sen. John Thune
June 12, 2019
Tweet - "For the past 14 months, there have been more job openings than unemployed workers in the United States. But while the broader economy is strong, we can do better for the ag economy. Passing #USMCA would go a long way in providing farmers and ranchers with the certainty they need."
Sen. John Thune
June 10, 2019
To South Dakota's Farmers and Ranchers: I Hear You
Sen. John Thune
June 8, 2019
Rounds Statement on Trump Administration's Decision to Grant South Dakota's Disaster Assistance Request Following Late-Winter Storms
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 6, 2019
Tweet - "Japan's announcement that it's lifting age limits on U.S. beef imports, granting full access to the Japanese market, is a big win for American ranchers. @USMEF predicts that Japan's move could increase U.S. beef sales to Japan by $150 to $200 million a year."
Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2019
Rep. Johnson Introduces Bill to Improve Pentagon Acquisition
Rep. Dusty Johnson
June 5, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. John Thune
Date
Title
Politician
Sept. 1, 2019
Tweet - "Proud to attend the activation ceremony for A-Battery, 1-147th Field. It's always incredible to witness the dedication and patriotism of our men and women in uniform. Keeping them and their loved ones in my prayers."
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Spoke to @brkgschamber about how issues like trade, workforce, & technology affect the local economy. Some priorities: Pass #USMCA this fall, Close the skills gap in our workforce, Increase rural access to tech"
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 9, 2019
It's Always Ag Appreciation Day in South Dakota
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, ...
Aug. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Schumer Demands Department of Homeland Security Immediately Release Its Legally-Mandated, yet Overdue, Report on Customs Staffing at Northern Ports of Entry; Senator Says a Fully Staffed Northern Border Customs Personnel Is Paramount to Economy-Boosting Cross-Border Tourism, Trade & Security
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo - Baldwin, Rubio Lead 86 Senators in Calling on Secretary Pompeo to Urge Poland to Support Restitution for Holocaust Victims and their Families
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators Lankford, Coons Lead Letter on Concerns to Eliminate Refugee Cap
Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 1, 2019
Bipartisan Budget Agreement Strengthens the Military and Supports Veterans
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 31, 2019
Senators Hirono, Rounds Introduce Legislation to Prepare Veterans for Professional License and Certification Exams
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 30, 2019
Rounds, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan US-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Act
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 29, 2019
Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Asylum Abuse Reduction Act
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 26, 2019
Cassidy, Inhofe, Blackburn, Cramer, Rounds, Hern Introduce Asylum Abuse Reduction Act
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 26, 2019
Time for Congress to Pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 24, 2019
Letter to Hon. Jay Clayton, Chairman of the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) Leads Letter to SEC Chairman Concerning Data Privacy and the Consolidated Audit Trail
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 19, 2019
The Border Crisis has Reached Unprecedented Levels
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "The #USMCA will benefit virtually every sector of our economy -- from manufacturing to digital services. Senate Republicans are ready to approve this deal -- we're just waiting on Dem House leadership to show a willingness to hold a vote. It's time for them to do so."
Sen.John Thune
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "Why are Dems holding up #USMCA? If they are serious about making progress on these issues & not just trying to sink this trade deal with specious objections, they should give the president the go-ahead & take up and pass #USMCA so Americans can start seeing real benefits."
Sen.John Thune
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "The Senate passed tax protocols with Spain, Japan, Luxembourg & Switzerland. These important treaty updates cover trillions of dollars of investment in the USA & help create certainty for job creators. Good to see broad #bipartisan support to get these deals through the Senate."
Sen.John Thune
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "Our nation's farmers & ranchers depend on trade, but right now they are facing a lot of uncertainty. #USMCA would preserve and expand farmers' access to Canada & Mexico -- our #1 and #2 export markets for American ag products -- and give certainty about these markets long-term."
Sen.John Thune
July 16, 2019
U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement
Sen.John Thune
July 16, 2019
Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Rounds Questions Defense Secretary Nominee Mark Esper at Confirmation Hearing
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 11, 2019
Tweet - "Met with Scott & Michelle VanderWal, from @SDFarmBureau & @FarmBureau. Talked about the importance of getting #USMCA through Congress ASAP. #USMCA would mean: New and expanded markets for farmers & ranchers 176,000 new jobs across U.S. $68+ billion in new economic growth"
Sen.John Thune
July 3, 2019
Supporting our Troops and Strengthening the National Defense
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 2, 2019
Letter to Ann Buerkle, Acting Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission - Rep. Johnson Urges Consumer Product Safety Commission to Preserve Fireworks Ahead of Fourth of July
Rep.Dusty Johnson
June 27, 2019
Thune Statement on Senate Passage of Legislation to Fund Our Military
Sen.John Thune
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 27, 2019
NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020--Resumed
Sen.John Thune
June 27, 2019
Rounds Provisions included FY 2020 NDAA
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 27, 2019
Tweet - "The House just passed the Senate's #bipartisan bill to address the #HumanitarianCrisis at our #SouthernBorder. Glad to see @HouseDemocrats finally put politics aside and join us in providing relief through this critical funding."
Sen.John Thune
June 26, 2019
Thune Statement on Senate Passage of Humanitarian Aid to Address the Crisis at Our Southern Border
Sen.John Thune
June 26, 2019
Tweet - "The #HumanitarianCrisis is unlike anything we've seen at our border. Resources are stretched to a breaking point -- making it more difficult to provide adequate care to families & unaccompanied children. The Senate just passed a bill, which I supported, to provide vital funding."
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 26, 2019
Tweet - "The funding just passed by the Senate is desperately needed to help our federal agencies provide humanitarian relief while also ensuring the safety and security of all those involved. My full statement on the #bipartisan bill"
Sen.John Thune
June 25, 2019
Tweet - "As @POTUS has been saying for months, the agencies that are dealing with the crisis on our border are stretched to the breaking point. Republicans were ready to vote on his emergency funding request more than seven weeks ago, but the Dem-controlled House was not interested."
Sen.John Thune
June 24, 2019
Tweet - "The @SenateGOP is working with Senate Democrats on #bipartisan legislation to give vital funding to the #HumanitarianCrisis at the southern border. It would be good if @HouseDemocrats & @NancyPelosi could find a similar level of cooperation in the House."
Sen.John Thune
June 21, 2019
Tweet - "Grateful to the administration for acting on our request to grant the Oglala Sioux Tribe disaster assistance following terrible storms in March. The actions already taken by tribal leadership have been commendable, but this extra funding is necessary to help supplement clean up."
Sen.John Thune
June 21, 2019
Delegation Applauds Trump Administration's Decision to Grant Oglala Sioux Tribe's Disaster Assistance Request Following March Storms
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 20, 2019
Tweet - "We have a lot of important items to get across the finish line: pass #USMCA address the #HumanitarianCrisis at the border pass the #NDAA Dems should join us to deliver on the important priorities for the American people."
Sen.John Thune
June 20, 2019
Tweet - "I support the administration's goal of strengthening market access for our nation's farmers and ranchers, and we've made good progress in negotiations. Now it's time to push for a conclusion to these deals."
Sen.John Thune
June 20, 2019
Consideration of Senate Joint Resolution Nos. 27 Through 48 En Bloc--
Sen.John Thune
June 19, 2019
Tweet - "Mexico ratified #USMCA today -- bringing us one step closer to providing certainty & more export opportunities for struggling farmers & ranchers. Now it's time for Congress to take action on #USMCA. Dems should join us to deliver on important priorities for the American people."
Sen.John Thune
June 18, 2019
Tweet - "Right now, Democrats are holding up funding for the serious humanitarian & security crisis at the southern border. They like to style themselves as the party of openness and compassion, yet are willing to ignore a humanitarian crisis of massive proportions out of political spite."
Sen.John Thune
June 18, 2019
Udall, Rounds, Heinrich File Bipartisan Amendment to Enable All Military Women to Count Maternity Leave Towards Years of Service
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - South Dakota Delegation Supports Oglala Sioux Tribe's Request For Disaster Declaration Following March Storms
Sen.John Thune
June 12, 2019
Tweet - "For the past 14 months, there have been more job openings than unemployed workers in the United States. But while the broader economy is strong, we can do better for the ag economy. Passing #USMCA would go a long way in providing farmers and ranchers with the certainty they need."
Sen.John Thune
June 10, 2019
To South Dakota's Farmers and Ranchers: I Hear You
Sen.John Thune
June 8, 2019
Rounds Statement on Trump Administration's Decision to Grant South Dakota's Disaster Assistance Request Following Late-Winter Storms
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 6, 2019
Tweet - "Japan's announcement that it's lifting age limits on U.S. beef imports, granting full access to the Japanese market, is a big win for American ranchers. @USMEF predicts that Japan's move could increase U.S. beef sales to Japan by $150 to $200 million a year."
Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2019
Rep. Johnson Introduces Bill to Improve Pentagon Acquisition
Rep.Dusty Johnson
June 5, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.John Thune
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