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Feb. 23, 2021 Thune, Sinema Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve and Maintain Tribal Infrastructure Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 22, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cotton, Bishop to President Biden: Withdraw Becerra Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Johnson and Craig Lead Congressional Biofuels Caucus in Introducing Legislation to Ensure Transparency in RFS Small Refinery Waiver Process Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 13, 2021 Rounds Votes Against Articles of Impeachment Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 13, 2021 Thune Statement on Conclusion of Senate Impeachment Trial Sen. John Thune
Feb. 9, 2021 Rounds Opposes Unconstitutional Impeachment Trial Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 9, 2021 Veterinary Medicine Caucus Announced for New Congress Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Johnson: Cancelling Keystone Hurts Everyday Americans Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Tweet - "I voted in support of @DenisMcDonough's confirmation as VA secretary. We had a good discussion on a range of issues facing our veterans, including the mental health crisis made worse by the pandemic, rural veterans' access to care, & the importance of the Hot Springs VA facility." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 4, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden pledged to be a president "for all Americans." What about these Americans whose jobs & businesses have been flattened by his executive orders? It's not enough to talk about unity. It has to be matched with action." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 4, 2021 Duckworth, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Significantly Enhance Domestic Production of Life-Saving Medical Supplies Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "These are the real people, out by my hometown of Murdo, who are behind the jobs gutted by canceling the Keystone XL pipeline. Americans out of work with one swipe of President Biden's pen -- on his first day in office." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 31, 2021 Rounds, King Reintroduce Legislation Allowing Local Meat and Poultry Products to be Sold Across State Lines Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 31, 2021 Letter to Joesph R. Biden, President of the United States - Portman Joins Group of 10 Republican Senators in Outlining Targeted COVID-19 Relief Proposal, Request Meeting with President Biden Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 King, Rounds Reintroduce Legislation Allowing Local Meat and Poultry Products to be Sold Across State Lines Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 28, 2021 Senators Reintroduce Bill to Help Businesses Comply with Worker Eligibility Laws Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 28, 2021 Nomination of Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg Sen. John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Davis Urges Congressional Leaders to Protect the Hyde Amendment, Oppose Expansion of Taxpayer-Funded Abortion Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Rounds: Impeachment Trial of Former President is Unconstitutional Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 26, 2021 Rounds Supports Legislation to Establish Election Integrity Commission Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 26, 2021 Filibuster Sen. John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "The page turns quickly in Washington. Less than four years ago, 26 current Democrat senators signed a letter in defense of the filibuster. Now Dems want to strip this protection from Republicans to advance bills that could never get bipartisan support." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Sens. Sinema & Manchin are standing by principle. Minority protections (which Dems used for years under a GOP majority) are a vital part of the Senate. Ending the filibuster would make it easier to pass their radical-left agenda but would come at a great cost to bipartisanship." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Still true (Special Character). The @SenateGOP majority had many opportunities to strip filibuster power from Democrats, but -- despite pressure from many & frustration for ourselves -- we protected the filibuster because we respect the U.S. Senate. Filibuster = more bipartisan bills & cooperation." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 22, 2021 Problem Solvers Caucus Announces New Members for 117th Congress Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 21, 2021 Tweet - "Questioned @PeteButtigieg at his nomination hearing for Secretary of Transportation. He showed an interest in working together to make additional improvements to rural and tribal infrastructure -- important priorities for South Dakota and me. A good sign." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 21, 2021 Biden Administration Sen. John Thune
Jan. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Praying for our new president, Joe Biden, our new vice president, Kamala Harris, and our entire country on this historic day. I hope that we can find common ground in the years ahead and work toward an even stronger future for the country and South Dakota. #Inauguration2021" Sen. John Thune
Jan. 20, 2021 Rounds Statement on Inauguration of President Biden Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S Small Business Administration - Rounds, Colleagues: Stop Illegal PPP Loans to Planned Parenthood Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 13, 2021 Johnson Statement on Impeachment Rep. Dusty Johnson
Jan. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Kimberley & I are heartbroken to learn that a U.S. Capitol Police officer has died heroically defending the Capitol against despicable violence. We're praying for the officer's family & for all the members of the @CapitolPolice, who are mourning the loss of their fellow officer." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 7, 2021 Rounds Statement Following the Formal Count of the Electoral College Votes by Congress Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Today has been a sad day for America. The violent behavior at the Capitol is inexcusable and disgusting, but we won't be deterred from our Constitutional duty. We need to work together to protect our democracy. Please pray for our country." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 6, 2021 Johnson Statement on Counting of Electoral College Votes Rep. Dusty Johnson
Jan. 5, 2021 Rounds Statement on the Formal Count of the Electoral College Votes by Congress Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 4, 2021 Johnson's First Bill in 117th Congress to Set Supreme Court at Nine Rep. Dusty Johnson
Jan. 3, 2021 Rounds Takes Oath of Office for Second Term in U.S. Senate Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "How many Americans have lost their businesses, homes, or income in the time it's taken Dems to finally abandon Speaker Pelosi's my-way-or-the-highway approach? Republicans have been consistent for months -- we need a targeted COVID bill that gives relief where it's really needed." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minor Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Rep. Austin Scott Fights for COVID-19 Tax Relief for Small Businesses Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, Senate Minority Whip - PPP Tax Deductibility Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "As @FCC commissioner, Nathan Simington will champion rural broadband, support America's race to 5G, & protect an open internet. I was happy to vote yes on his confirmation today and look forward to working with him." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 7, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - PPP Tax Deductibility Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 5, 2020 Tweet - "I will always stand for protecting religious liberty -- a core 1st Amendment right that cannot be sidelined by this pandemic. Gov't officials must respect this freedom when imposing COVID restrictions & CANNOT subject religious institutions to disproportionately severe measures." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Ho. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Reps. Peter DeFazio, Russ Fulcher, Kurt Schrader, and Cathy McMorris Rodgers Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Reauthorization of Secure Rural Schools and Robust Funding for Payment in Lieu of Taxes Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader Charles Schumer - SRS and PILT Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 McConnell, Paul, and 36 Senate Republicans File Brief Urging Supreme Court to Reaffirm Religious Liberty Still Exists in a Pandemic Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans have urgently called for fiscally responsible COVID relief. Twice now, @senatemajldr put a targeted relief bill up for a vote. Dems blocked both attempts. This time, I hope they'll work w/ us. With a vaccine on the horizon, Congress must help get it to Americans ASAP." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 2, 2020 Problem Solvers Caucus, Senate Partners Unveil Bipartisan , Bicameral 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Murkowski Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Working Group Announcing COVID-19 Emergency Relief Framework Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Date Title Politician
Feb. 23, 2021 Thune, Sinema Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve and Maintain Tribal Infrastructure Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 22, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cotton, Bishop to President Biden: Withdraw Becerra Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Johnson and Craig Lead Congressional Biofuels Caucus in Introducing Legislation to Ensure Transparency in RFS Small Refinery Waiver Process Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 13, 2021 Rounds Votes Against Articles of Impeachment Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 13, 2021 Thune Statement on Conclusion of Senate Impeachment Trial Sen.John Thune
Feb. 9, 2021 Rounds Opposes Unconstitutional Impeachment Trial Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 9, 2021 Veterinary Medicine Caucus Announced for New Congress Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Johnson: Cancelling Keystone Hurts Everyday Americans Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Tweet - "I voted in support of @DenisMcDonough's confirmation as VA secretary. We had a good discussion on a range of issues facing our veterans, including the mental health crisis made worse by the pandemic, rural veterans' access to care, & the importance of the Hot Springs VA facility." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 4, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden pledged to be a president "for all Americans." What about these Americans whose jobs & businesses have been flattened by his executive orders? It's not enough to talk about unity. It has to be matched with action." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 4, 2021 Duckworth, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Significantly Enhance Domestic Production of Life-Saving Medical Supplies Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "These are the real people, out by my hometown of Murdo, who are behind the jobs gutted by canceling the Keystone XL pipeline. Americans out of work with one swipe of President Biden's pen -- on his first day in office." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 31, 2021 Rounds, King Reintroduce Legislation Allowing Local Meat and Poultry Products to be Sold Across State Lines Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 31, 2021 Letter to Joesph R. Biden, President of the United States - Portman Joins Group of 10 Republican Senators in Outlining Targeted COVID-19 Relief Proposal, Request Meeting with President Biden Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 King, Rounds Reintroduce Legislation Allowing Local Meat and Poultry Products to be Sold Across State Lines Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 28, 2021 Senators Reintroduce Bill to Help Businesses Comply with Worker Eligibility Laws Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 28, 2021 Nomination of Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg Sen.John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Davis Urges Congressional Leaders to Protect the Hyde Amendment, Oppose Expansion of Taxpayer-Funded Abortion Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Rounds: Impeachment Trial of Former President is Unconstitutional Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 26, 2021 Rounds Supports Legislation to Establish Election Integrity Commission Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 26, 2021 Filibuster Sen.John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "The page turns quickly in Washington. Less than four years ago, 26 current Democrat senators signed a letter in defense of the filibuster. Now Dems want to strip this protection from Republicans to advance bills that could never get bipartisan support." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Sens. Sinema & Manchin are standing by principle. Minority protections (which Dems used for years under a GOP majority) are a vital part of the Senate. Ending the filibuster would make it easier to pass their radical-left agenda but would come at a great cost to bipartisanship." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Still true (Special Character). The @SenateGOP majority had many opportunities to strip filibuster power from Democrats, but -- despite pressure from many & frustration for ourselves -- we protected the filibuster because we respect the U.S. Senate. Filibuster = more bipartisan bills & cooperation." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 22, 2021 Problem Solvers Caucus Announces New Members for 117th Congress Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 21, 2021 Tweet - "Questioned @PeteButtigieg at his nomination hearing for Secretary of Transportation. He showed an interest in working together to make additional improvements to rural and tribal infrastructure -- important priorities for South Dakota and me. A good sign." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 21, 2021 Biden Administration Sen.John Thune
Jan. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Praying for our new president, Joe Biden, our new vice president, Kamala Harris, and our entire country on this historic day. I hope that we can find common ground in the years ahead and work toward an even stronger future for the country and South Dakota. #Inauguration2021" Sen.John Thune
Jan. 20, 2021 Rounds Statement on Inauguration of President Biden Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S Small Business Administration - Rounds, Colleagues: Stop Illegal PPP Loans to Planned Parenthood Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 13, 2021 Johnson Statement on Impeachment Rep.Dusty Johnson
Jan. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Kimberley & I are heartbroken to learn that a U.S. Capitol Police officer has died heroically defending the Capitol against despicable violence. We're praying for the officer's family & for all the members of the @CapitolPolice, who are mourning the loss of their fellow officer." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 7, 2021 Rounds Statement Following the Formal Count of the Electoral College Votes by Congress Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Today has been a sad day for America. The violent behavior at the Capitol is inexcusable and disgusting, but we won't be deterred from our Constitutional duty. We need to work together to protect our democracy. Please pray for our country." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 6, 2021 Johnson Statement on Counting of Electoral College Votes Rep.Dusty Johnson
Jan. 5, 2021 Rounds Statement on the Formal Count of the Electoral College Votes by Congress Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 4, 2021 Johnson's First Bill in 117th Congress to Set Supreme Court at Nine Rep.Dusty Johnson
Jan. 3, 2021 Rounds Takes Oath of Office for Second Term in U.S. Senate Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "How many Americans have lost their businesses, homes, or income in the time it's taken Dems to finally abandon Speaker Pelosi's my-way-or-the-highway approach? Republicans have been consistent for months -- we need a targeted COVID bill that gives relief where it's really needed." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minor Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Rep. Austin Scott Fights for COVID-19 Tax Relief for Small Businesses Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, Senate Minority Whip - PPP Tax Deductibility Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "As @FCC commissioner, Nathan Simington will champion rural broadband, support America's race to 5G, & protect an open internet. I was happy to vote yes on his confirmation today and look forward to working with him." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 7, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - PPP Tax Deductibility Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 5, 2020 Tweet - "I will always stand for protecting religious liberty -- a core 1st Amendment right that cannot be sidelined by this pandemic. Gov't officials must respect this freedom when imposing COVID restrictions & CANNOT subject religious institutions to disproportionately severe measures." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Ho. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Reps. Peter DeFazio, Russ Fulcher, Kurt Schrader, and Cathy McMorris Rodgers Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Reauthorization of Secure Rural Schools and Robust Funding for Payment in Lieu of Taxes Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader Charles Schumer - SRS and PILT Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 McConnell, Paul, and 36 Senate Republicans File Brief Urging Supreme Court to Reaffirm Religious Liberty Still Exists in a Pandemic Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans have urgently called for fiscally responsible COVID relief. Twice now, @senatemajldr put a targeted relief bill up for a vote. Dems blocked both attempts. This time, I hope they'll work w/ us. With a vaccine on the horizon, Congress must help get it to Americans ASAP." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 2, 2020 Problem Solvers Caucus, Senate Partners Unveil Bipartisan , Bicameral 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Murkowski Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Working Group Announcing COVID-19 Emergency Relief Framework Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
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