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July 14, 2022
Tweet - "The Biden administration's open border policies are a greenlight to border crossers and a cash cow for the cartels, human traffickers, and drug smugglers that rake in millions while putting migrants through life-threatening conditions with little consequence."
Sen. John Thune
July 13, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Concerns Regarding Claim that SCOTUS Abortion Ruling Will Impact Military Readiness
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 13, 2022
Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin III U.S. Department of Defense - Sen. Cramer, Senate Armed Services Republicans Ask Pentagon to Justify Claim Dobbs v. Jackson Would Significantly Affect Military Readiness
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 12, 2022
Thune, Risch Mark One-Year Anniversary of Ignored Warnings of Afghanistan Collapse
Sen. John Thune
July 12, 2022
Thune, Risch Mark One-Year Anniversary of Ignored Warnings of Afghanistan Collapse
Sen. John Thune
July 12, 2022
Johnson, Stefanik PASS Act Prevents China from Purchasing U.S. Agriculture Businesses
Rep. Dusty Johnson
July 12, 2022
Letter to Doug McKalip, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Agriculture - Sens. Boozman, Scott Urge Biden Nominee for Agricultural Trade Negotiator to Support U.S. Producers
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 12, 2022
Letter to Doug McKalip, Senior Advisor, Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Hoeven, Colleagues Urge USTR Agricultural Negotiator Nominee to Support U.S. Producers
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 23, 2022
Rounds' South Dakota Nominees Starting at U.S. Service Academies
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 22, 2022
Tweet - "American ag products shouldn't be left to rot while foreign ships leave U.S. ports with empty containers. My bill to crack down on unfair shipping practices is now law."
Sen. John Thune
June 17, 2022
Letter to Lloyd J. Austin III, U.S. Secretary of Defense - Senator Reverend Warnock joins Bipartisan Push to Sustain High-Level U.S. Engagement for Peace and Stability in Israel and the West Bank
Sen. John Thune, ...
June 16, 2022
Klobuchar, Thune, Garamendi, Johnson Major Bipartisan Legislation to Ease Shipping Backlogs Signed Into Law
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 16, 2022
Tweet - "Washington Democrats keep setting records: - high gas prices - inflation - illegal border crossings Their vision for America's future couldn't be more different from Republicans'."
Sen. John Thune
June 15, 2022
Rounds, Inhofe Introduce Legislation to Close Illegal Immigrant "Catch and Release" Loophole
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 14, 2022
Sinema & Thune Introduce Bipartisan Bill Creating Jobs, Expanding Aviation Opportunities
Sen. John Thune, ...
June 13, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Lucas Joins Leader McCarthy, House Ag Republicans Calling on Biden Administration to Reduce Barriers to U.S. Agriculture Production
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 13, 2022
Thune-Johnson Ocean Shipping Reform Act Heads to President's Desk
Sen. John Thune
June 13, 2022
Tweet - "The House just passed my bipartisan, bicameral bill w/ @RepDustyJohnson to crack down on unfair shipping practices & address supply chain issues. Changes in this bill will help consumers get the goods they need and level the playing field for SD producers."
Sen. John Thune
May 27, 2022
Lankford, Colleagues Want to Fix Loophole Allowing Illegal Criminals to Remain in the US
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 26, 2022
Thune, Cassidy, Moran, Tillis, Lankford Introduce Legislation to Close Loophole That Allows Illegal Immigrant Criminals to Remain in the United States
Sen. John Thune
May 24, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Wicker, Hyde-Smith, Colleagues Support Finland & Sweden NATO Applications
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 20, 2022
Letter to Jon Tester, Chair of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, Richard Shelby, Ranking Member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee - Young Joins Gillibrand, Rounds In Bipartisan Push To Fully Fund U.S.-Israel Missile Defense Cooperation
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 19, 2022
Thune: Armed Forces Day Recognizes Service, Sacrifice of Americans in the U.S. Military
Sen. John Thune
May 19, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Hon. Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Bipartisan Group Renews Call on Biden Administration to Leave Title 42 in Place, Bring Golden's Bill Up for a Vote
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 18, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Capito, Manchin Join 52 Bipartisan Senators in Pressing Biden Administration to Include Taiwan in Indo-pacific Economic Framework
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 18, 2022
Tweet - "There can never be too many partners in the quest to preserve peace & maintain a strong defense against tyranny. We should welcome any nation that seeks to help further these goals. Sweden & Finland will offer valuable geopolitical & strategic contributions to the #NATO alliance."
Sen. John Thune
May 11, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Sens. Marshall, Moran Urge Biden Administration to Prioritize U.S. Trade and Agriculture Agenda
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2022
Letter to Hon. Wally Adeyemo, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury - Hagerty, Colleagues Urge Administration to Sanction Russia's National Credit Payment System
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 10, 2022
Thune: We Must Continue Supporting Ukraine in Its Fight for Freedom
Sen. John Thune
May 9, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Hyde-Smith, Colleagues Chide Biden Admin. For "Backseat' Stance on U.S. Trade Agenda
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 4, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, and Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense: On Reports Of Taliban Use Of U.S. Data To Kill Afghans
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 3, 2022
Rounds Delivers Opening Remarks at Cybersecurity Subcommittee Hearing
Sen. Mike Rounds
May 2, 2022
Tweet - Biden was warned: -his hostility to U.S. energy would drive up prices -his weak immigration policies would create a border crisis -his hasty withdrawal from AFG would lead to a collapse -his reckless spending would worsen inflation He's led America into crisis after crisis."
Sen. John Thune
April 28, 2022
Tweet - "The Biden border crisis is the worst in American history, with 2 million border crossings last year alone, and the responsibility lies directly with the White House."
Sen. John Thune
April 27, 2022
Tweet - The Biden admin trying to spin how high gas prices, which were already skyrocketing last fall, are entirely the result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February."
Sen. John Thune
April 26, 2022
Thune Moves to Block Biden From Diverting Veterans Resources to Address Self-Inflicted Border Crisis
Sen. John Thune
April 13, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Johnson Opposes DHS Decision to Rescind Expedited Removal
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 7, 2022
Tweet - "Even Democrats agree: Axing this policy will lead to a massive surge in illegal border crossings. The admin should *at the very least* have a plan in place to address the inevitable and predictable results. Our bipartisan bill"
Sen. John Thune
April 7, 2022
Thune Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Biden Administration to Abandon Reckless Border Policies
Sen. John Thune
April 7, 2022
Tweet - "Joined @MarthaMacCallum on @FoxNews to discuss my bipartisan bill that would prevent the Biden admin from lifting Title 42 border restrictions without a coherent plan to stop the inevitable surge of migrants."
Sen. John Thune
April 6, 2022
Tweet - "Had the opportunity to thank leaders from the Viborg and Whispering Pines Volunteer Fire Departments in person today. We appreciate the lifesaving service SD firefighters provide to our communities."
Sen. John Thune
April 6, 2022
Thune: Administration's Policies Make Biden Border Crisis Worse
Sen. John Thune
April 5, 2022
Rep. Delgado Secures 100 Bipartisan Cosponsors for his Military Spouse Hiring Act
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 5, 2022
Thune: Biden's Bloated Budget Full of Misplaced Priorities
Sen. John Thune
April 1, 2022
Thune Presses U.S. Trade Representative on Biden's Lack of Clear Trade and Agriculture Agenda, Advocates for South Dakota Farmers and Ranchersv
Sen. John Thune
April 1, 2022
Thune on Fox News: Ending Title 42 Policies at the Border is Insanity
Sen. John Thune
April 1, 2022
Tweet - "Proud to announce my #SDPorts initiative has passed the Senate. By 2050, Sioux Falls, Rapid City, & Pierre will each be home to a new, man-made seaport connected to the Pacific by a canal through Wyoming, Idaho, & Oregon. This will help SD goods get shipped worldwide."
Sen. John Thune
March 31, 2022
Klobuchar, Thune Bipartisan Legislation to Help Fix Supply Chain and Ease Shipping Backlogs Passes Senate
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 30, 2022
Tweet - "In their own words: The Biden administration knows that repealing Title 42 without fully considering the consequences will make the border crisis worse."
Sen. John Thune
March 30, 2022
Letter to Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary U.S. Department of Commerce, and Hon. Katherine Tai, U.S. Trade Representative Executive Office of the President - Chabot and Taiwan Caucus Urge Commerce, USTR to Include Taiwan in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Date
Title
Politician
July 14, 2022
Tweet - "The Biden administration's open border policies are a greenlight to border crossers and a cash cow for the cartels, human traffickers, and drug smugglers that rake in millions while putting migrants through life-threatening conditions with little consequence."
Sen.John Thune
July 13, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Concerns Regarding Claim that SCOTUS Abortion Ruling Will Impact Military Readiness
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 13, 2022
Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin III U.S. Department of Defense - Sen. Cramer, Senate Armed Services Republicans Ask Pentagon to Justify Claim Dobbs v. Jackson Would Significantly Affect Military Readiness
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 12, 2022
Thune, Risch Mark One-Year Anniversary of Ignored Warnings of Afghanistan Collapse
Sen.John Thune
July 12, 2022
Thune, Risch Mark One-Year Anniversary of Ignored Warnings of Afghanistan Collapse
Sen.John Thune
July 12, 2022
Johnson, Stefanik PASS Act Prevents China from Purchasing U.S. Agriculture Businesses
Rep.Dusty Johnson
July 12, 2022
Letter to Doug McKalip, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Agriculture - Sens. Boozman, Scott Urge Biden Nominee for Agricultural Trade Negotiator to Support U.S. Producers
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 12, 2022
Letter to Doug McKalip, Senior Advisor, Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Hoeven, Colleagues Urge USTR Agricultural Negotiator Nominee to Support U.S. Producers
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 23, 2022
Rounds' South Dakota Nominees Starting at U.S. Service Academies
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 22, 2022
Tweet - "American ag products shouldn't be left to rot while foreign ships leave U.S. ports with empty containers. My bill to crack down on unfair shipping practices is now law."
Sen.John Thune
June 17, 2022
Letter to Lloyd J. Austin III, U.S. Secretary of Defense - Senator Reverend Warnock joins Bipartisan Push to Sustain High-Level U.S. Engagement for Peace and Stability in Israel and the West Bank
Sen.John Thune, ...
June 16, 2022
Klobuchar, Thune, Garamendi, Johnson Major Bipartisan Legislation to Ease Shipping Backlogs Signed Into Law
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 16, 2022
Tweet - "Washington Democrats keep setting records: - high gas prices - inflation - illegal border crossings Their vision for America's future couldn't be more different from Republicans'."
Sen.John Thune
June 15, 2022
Rounds, Inhofe Introduce Legislation to Close Illegal Immigrant "Catch and Release" Loophole
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 14, 2022
Sinema & Thune Introduce Bipartisan Bill Creating Jobs, Expanding Aviation Opportunities
Sen.John Thune, ...
June 13, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Lucas Joins Leader McCarthy, House Ag Republicans Calling on Biden Administration to Reduce Barriers to U.S. Agriculture Production
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 13, 2022
Thune-Johnson Ocean Shipping Reform Act Heads to President's Desk
Sen.John Thune
June 13, 2022
Tweet - "The House just passed my bipartisan, bicameral bill w/ @RepDustyJohnson to crack down on unfair shipping practices & address supply chain issues. Changes in this bill will help consumers get the goods they need and level the playing field for SD producers."
Sen.John Thune
May 27, 2022
Lankford, Colleagues Want to Fix Loophole Allowing Illegal Criminals to Remain in the US
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 26, 2022
Thune, Cassidy, Moran, Tillis, Lankford Introduce Legislation to Close Loophole That Allows Illegal Immigrant Criminals to Remain in the United States
Sen.John Thune
May 24, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Wicker, Hyde-Smith, Colleagues Support Finland & Sweden NATO Applications
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 20, 2022
Letter to Jon Tester, Chair of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, Richard Shelby, Ranking Member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee - Young Joins Gillibrand, Rounds In Bipartisan Push To Fully Fund U.S.-Israel Missile Defense Cooperation
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 19, 2022
Thune: Armed Forces Day Recognizes Service, Sacrifice of Americans in the U.S. Military
Sen.John Thune
May 19, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Hon. Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Bipartisan Group Renews Call on Biden Administration to Leave Title 42 in Place, Bring Golden's Bill Up for a Vote
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 18, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Capito, Manchin Join 52 Bipartisan Senators in Pressing Biden Administration to Include Taiwan in Indo-pacific Economic Framework
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 18, 2022
Tweet - "There can never be too many partners in the quest to preserve peace & maintain a strong defense against tyranny. We should welcome any nation that seeks to help further these goals. Sweden & Finland will offer valuable geopolitical & strategic contributions to the #NATO alliance."
Sen.John Thune
May 11, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Sens. Marshall, Moran Urge Biden Administration to Prioritize U.S. Trade and Agriculture Agenda
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2022
Letter to Hon. Wally Adeyemo, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury - Hagerty, Colleagues Urge Administration to Sanction Russia's National Credit Payment System
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 10, 2022
Thune: We Must Continue Supporting Ukraine in Its Fight for Freedom
Sen.John Thune
May 9, 2022
Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Hyde-Smith, Colleagues Chide Biden Admin. For "Backseat' Stance on U.S. Trade Agenda
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 4, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, and Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense: On Reports Of Taliban Use Of U.S. Data To Kill Afghans
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 3, 2022
Rounds Delivers Opening Remarks at Cybersecurity Subcommittee Hearing
Sen.Mike Rounds
May 2, 2022
Tweet - Biden was warned: -his hostility to U.S. energy would drive up prices -his weak immigration policies would create a border crisis -his hasty withdrawal from AFG would lead to a collapse -his reckless spending would worsen inflation He's led America into crisis after crisis."
Sen.John Thune
April 28, 2022
Tweet - "The Biden border crisis is the worst in American history, with 2 million border crossings last year alone, and the responsibility lies directly with the White House."
Sen.John Thune
April 27, 2022
Tweet - The Biden admin trying to spin how high gas prices, which were already skyrocketing last fall, are entirely the result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February."
Sen.John Thune
April 26, 2022
Thune Moves to Block Biden From Diverting Veterans Resources to Address Self-Inflicted Border Crisis
Sen.John Thune
April 13, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Johnson Opposes DHS Decision to Rescind Expedited Removal
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 7, 2022
Tweet - "Even Democrats agree: Axing this policy will lead to a massive surge in illegal border crossings. The admin should *at the very least* have a plan in place to address the inevitable and predictable results. Our bipartisan bill"
Sen.John Thune
April 7, 2022
Thune Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Biden Administration to Abandon Reckless Border Policies
Sen.John Thune
April 7, 2022
Tweet - "Joined @MarthaMacCallum on @FoxNews to discuss my bipartisan bill that would prevent the Biden admin from lifting Title 42 border restrictions without a coherent plan to stop the inevitable surge of migrants."
Sen.John Thune
April 6, 2022
Tweet - "Had the opportunity to thank leaders from the Viborg and Whispering Pines Volunteer Fire Departments in person today. We appreciate the lifesaving service SD firefighters provide to our communities."
Sen.John Thune
April 6, 2022
Thune: Administration's Policies Make Biden Border Crisis Worse
Sen.John Thune
April 5, 2022
Rep. Delgado Secures 100 Bipartisan Cosponsors for his Military Spouse Hiring Act
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 5, 2022
Thune: Biden's Bloated Budget Full of Misplaced Priorities
Sen.John Thune
April 1, 2022
Thune Presses U.S. Trade Representative on Biden's Lack of Clear Trade and Agriculture Agenda, Advocates for South Dakota Farmers and Ranchersv
Sen.John Thune
April 1, 2022
Thune on Fox News: Ending Title 42 Policies at the Border is Insanity
Sen.John Thune
April 1, 2022
Tweet - "Proud to announce my #SDPorts initiative has passed the Senate. By 2050, Sioux Falls, Rapid City, & Pierre will each be home to a new, man-made seaport connected to the Pacific by a canal through Wyoming, Idaho, & Oregon. This will help SD goods get shipped worldwide."
Sen.John Thune
March 31, 2022
Klobuchar, Thune Bipartisan Legislation to Help Fix Supply Chain and Ease Shipping Backlogs Passes Senate
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 30, 2022
Tweet - "In their own words: The Biden administration knows that repealing Title 42 without fully considering the consequences will make the border crisis worse."
Sen.John Thune
March 30, 2022
Letter to Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary U.S. Department of Commerce, and Hon. Katherine Tai, U.S. Trade Representative Executive Office of the President - Chabot and Taiwan Caucus Urge Commerce, USTR to Include Taiwan in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
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