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June 12, 2019 Executive Session 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 5, 2019 Rep. Johnson Introduces Bill to Improve Pentagon Acquisition Rep. Dusty Johnson
May 23, 2019 Heinrich, Capito Introduce Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 21, 2019 Letter to Robert W. Cook, President and CEO of FINRA - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Call for New Rule to Protect Seniors from Unscrupulous Financial Advisors Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 17, 2019 Letter to Hon. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Hon. Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Hon. Ron Johnson, Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Hon. Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Spearhead Effort to Secure Funding for Tourism Organization Critical to U.S. Economy Sen. John Thune, ...
May 8, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen. John Thune
May 7, 2019 Tweet - "My Secure Traveler Act would allow more people who are already serving in positions of public trust to more easily enroll in TSA PreCheck, freeing up resources that could be used on other travelers and help cut down on long airport security lines." Sen. John Thune
May 7, 2019 Thune, Peters Introduce Bill to Expand Enrollment in TSA PreCheck Sen. John Thune, ...
May 7, 2019 Sen. Cruz Reintroduces Bill to Eliminate Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 3, 2019 Tweet - "Last night, the Senate passed the National Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Flag Act, which I co-sponsored. I hope the House will quickly pass this bill to recognize these American heroes and their families. #POWMIA @DODPAA" Sen. John Thune
April 16, 2019 Letter to Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Sen. Jon Tester, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Sen. Rick Scott: Safeguard United States Coast Guard Pay During Shutdowns Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 11, 2019 Thune Statement on Confirmation of Bernhardt as Secretary of Interior Sen. John Thune
April 11, 2019 Rounds, Merkley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Family Leave for DOD Employees Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 11, 2019 Tweet - "David Bernhardt will be an important force at @Interior as he works with S.D. tribes, encourages good stewardship of our national parks, & manages our public lands to ensure our natural resources are preserved for the future. I look forward to partnering w/ him in these efforts." Sen. John Thune
April 9, 2019 Rounds Meets with David Bernhardt, President's Nominee to be Interior Secretary Sen. Mike Rounds
April 4, 2019 Rep. Johnson Takes Part in First SNAP Hearing as Ranking Member Rep. Dusty Johnson
April 2, 2019 Tweet - "Since @RealDonaldTrump took office, Democrats have engaged in a systematic campaign of obstruction, pointlessly delaying qualified nominees for no reason other than the fact that Democrats dislike this @WhiteHouse." Sen. John Thune
March 13, 2019 Tweet - "During the first two years of President Trump's time in office, Democrats forced 128 cloture votes on his nominees. Want to know how many of those cloture votes Republicans forced during President Obama's first two years? Twelve." Sen. John Thune
March 13, 2019 Tweet - "More than two years later, Democrats still cannot accept that they lost the 2016 presidential election. As a result, they've spent that time delaying qualified Trump nominees from being confirmed and are preventing the Senate from doing the people's work." Sen. John Thune
March 12, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
March 8, 2019 Rep. Johnson Opposes Bill to Federalize Elections Rep. Dusty Johnson
March 1, 2019 Western Caucus Applauds the Confirmation of Andrew Wheeler as Administrator of the EPA Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 14, 2019 Thune Applauds Senate Confirmation of Bill Barr to Be U.S. Attorney General Sen. John Thune
Feb. 14, 2019 Rounds Votes to Prevent Government Shutdown Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 14, 2019 Tweet - "My statement on the Senate's passage of the bill to fund border security and keep the government open:" Sen. John Thune
Feb. 13, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
Feb. 11, 2019 Tweet - "We can achieve a deal to avert another shutdown, but we can't do it by jeopardizing law enforcement's ability to protect the American people." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Instead of getting government out of your way, @SenateDems want to put government in charge of your health care, your electricity options, and more." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 8, 2019 Thune: Common Ground Sen. John Thune
Feb. 6, 2019 Rounds Meets with Attorney General Nominee Bill Barr Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 6, 2019 Thune to Support Bill Barr's Nomination to Serve as Attorney General Sen. John Thune
Feb. 5, 2019 Rounds Statement on the State of the Union Address Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 5, 2019 Rep. Johnson Applauds State of the Union Address Rep. Dusty Johnson
Feb. 5, 2019 Thune Statement on President's State of the Union Address Sen. John Thune
Feb. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Senators Perdue & King Lead Bipartisan Effort For Timely DoD Audit Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 31, 2019 Thune to Chair Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight Sen. John Thune
Jan. 29, 2019 Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019--Motion Sen. John Thune
Jan. 28, 2019 Rounds to Chair Senate EPW Subcommittee on Superfund, Waste Management and Regulatory Oversight in 116th Congress Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 28, 2019 PBS "NewsHour" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Elizabeth Warren Sen. John Thune
Jan. 25, 2019 Rounds Supports Deal to end 35-Day Government Shutdown Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 24, 2019 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 24, 2019 Rounds Votes to End Shutdown Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Democrats will have the opportunity to vote on @POTUS 's proposal to reopen the government. The bill we will vote on is a fair and reasonable proposal and a genuine compromise." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 24, 2019 Thune Votes to End Shutdown, Invest in Border Security Sen. John Thune
Jan. 24, 2019 Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019--Motion Sen. John Thune
Jan. 23, 2019 PBS "News Hour" - Transcript: Trump and Pelosi Must "Both Give a Little,' Says Sen. Rounds Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 21, 2019 Rapid City Journal - Honor States' Concealed Carry Rights Sen. John Thune
Jan. 19, 2019 Thune Statement on President's Proposal to End Shutdown Sen. John Thune
Jan. 17, 2019 Rounds to Chair Armed Services Cybersecurity Subcommittee in 116th Congress Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 16, 2019 Disapproving the President's Proposal to Take An Action Relating to the Application of Certain Sanctions with Respect to the Russian Sen. John Thune
Jan. 16, 2019 Rounds to Wheeler: Finalizing Year-Round Sales of E-15 Before Summer Driving Season Crucial to South Dakota Corn Producers Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 15, 2019 STRENGTHENING AMERICA'S SECURITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST ACT OF 2019--Motion to Proceed Sen. John Thune
Jan. 11, 2019 Thune to Lead Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Sen. John Thune
Jan. 10, 2019 STRENGTHENING AMERICA'S SECURITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST ACT OF 2019--Motion to Proceed Sen. John Thune
Jan. 9, 2019 STRENGTHENING AMERICA'S SECURITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST ACT OF 2019--Motion to Proceed Sen. John Thune
Jan. 9, 2019 Remarks by Vice President Pence After Meeting with Congressional Leadership on Border Security Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Inhofe, Rounds, Kennedy, Cruz, Cassidy Reintroduce Bill to Fully Fund Border Wall Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Tweet - "As I get ready to pass the chairman's torch to new leadership, I wanted to reflect on the humbling and highly rewarding experience I've had over the last four years leading @SenateCommerce." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 4, 2019 Tweet - ".@SenPatRoberts has been a terrific colleague and mentor, and his leadership on the Ag Committee has been second to none. Looking forward to all we can accomplish over the next two years, and I wish him well as he prepares for retirement after a long and distinguished career." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 4, 2019 Thune: It's Time to Fund Border Security and End the Shutdown Sen. John Thune
Jan. 4, 2019 Thune: Principles and Priorities for a New Year Sen. John Thune
Jan. 4, 2019 Tweet - "I hope Democrats will think better of this government shutdown and decide that their national security obligations are more important than catering to the far-left wing of their party." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 3, 2019 Rounds Secures Key Committee Assignments for 116th Congress Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 3, 2019 Thune Announces Committee Assignments for 116th Congress Sen. John Thune
Jan. 2, 2019 Thune Statement on Confirmation of White House OSTP Director Sen. John Thune
Jan. 2, 2019 Thune Statement on Confirmation of Patrick Fuchs to the Surface Transportation Board Sen. John Thune
Dec. 30, 2018 Rounds Statement on EPA's 2019 Renewable Volume Obligations 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. 19, 2018 Rounds: Criminal Justice Reform Legislation Fails to Address Basic Public Safety Concerns Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "I've really enjoyed having @SenAlexander as a colleague and mentor during my time in the Senate. Although I am sad he will be leaving at the end of his term, I look forward to having the next two years to continue working with him to make a difference for the American people." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 12, 2018 Thune, Scott Applaud President's Decision to Direct Federal Agencies to Boost Opportunity Zones in Distressed Communities Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "After urging @POTUS to boost and strengthen Opportunity Zones in economically distressed communities throughout the country, I'm glad to see he's taking meaningful action. More on my effort with @SenatorTimScott:" Sen. John Thune
Dec. 11, 2018 Rounds: Revised WOTUS Rule a Win for Landowners, Ag Community & States' Rights Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 11, 2018 Rounds Statement on Confirmation of Jon Kobes to be Circuit Court Judge Sen. Mike Rounds
Date Title Politician
June 12, 2019 Executive Session 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 5, 2019 Rep. Johnson Introduces Bill to Improve Pentagon Acquisition Rep.Dusty Johnson
May 23, 2019 Heinrich, Capito Introduce Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 21, 2019 Letter to Robert W. Cook, President and CEO of FINRA - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Call for New Rule to Protect Seniors from Unscrupulous Financial Advisors Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 17, 2019 Letter to Hon. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Hon. Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Hon. Ron Johnson, Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Hon. Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Spearhead Effort to Secure Funding for Tourism Organization Critical to U.S. Economy Sen.John Thune, ...
May 8, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen.John Thune
May 7, 2019 Tweet - "My Secure Traveler Act would allow more people who are already serving in positions of public trust to more easily enroll in TSA PreCheck, freeing up resources that could be used on other travelers and help cut down on long airport security lines." Sen.John Thune
May 7, 2019 Thune, Peters Introduce Bill to Expand Enrollment in TSA PreCheck Sen.John Thune, ...
May 7, 2019 Sen. Cruz Reintroduces Bill to Eliminate Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 3, 2019 Tweet - "Last night, the Senate passed the National Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Flag Act, which I co-sponsored. I hope the House will quickly pass this bill to recognize these American heroes and their families. #POWMIA @DODPAA" Sen.John Thune
April 16, 2019 Letter to Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Sen. Jon Tester, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Sen. Rick Scott: Safeguard United States Coast Guard Pay During Shutdowns Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 11, 2019 Thune Statement on Confirmation of Bernhardt as Secretary of Interior Sen.John Thune
April 11, 2019 Rounds, Merkley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Family Leave for DOD Employees Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 11, 2019 Tweet - "David Bernhardt will be an important force at @Interior as he works with S.D. tribes, encourages good stewardship of our national parks, & manages our public lands to ensure our natural resources are preserved for the future. I look forward to partnering w/ him in these efforts." Sen.John Thune
April 9, 2019 Rounds Meets with David Bernhardt, President's Nominee to be Interior Secretary Sen.Mike Rounds
April 4, 2019 Rep. Johnson Takes Part in First SNAP Hearing as Ranking Member Rep.Dusty Johnson
April 2, 2019 Tweet - "Since @RealDonaldTrump took office, Democrats have engaged in a systematic campaign of obstruction, pointlessly delaying qualified nominees for no reason other than the fact that Democrats dislike this @WhiteHouse." Sen.John Thune
March 13, 2019 Tweet - "During the first two years of President Trump's time in office, Democrats forced 128 cloture votes on his nominees. Want to know how many of those cloture votes Republicans forced during President Obama's first two years? Twelve." Sen.John Thune
March 13, 2019 Tweet - "More than two years later, Democrats still cannot accept that they lost the 2016 presidential election. As a result, they've spent that time delaying qualified Trump nominees from being confirmed and are preventing the Senate from doing the people's work." Sen.John Thune
March 12, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
March 8, 2019 Rep. Johnson Opposes Bill to Federalize Elections Rep.Dusty Johnson
March 1, 2019 Western Caucus Applauds the Confirmation of Andrew Wheeler as Administrator of the EPA Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 14, 2019 Thune Applauds Senate Confirmation of Bill Barr to Be U.S. Attorney General Sen.John Thune
Feb. 14, 2019 Rounds Votes to Prevent Government Shutdown Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 14, 2019 Tweet - "My statement on the Senate's passage of the bill to fund border security and keep the government open:" Sen.John Thune
Feb. 13, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
Feb. 11, 2019 Tweet - "We can achieve a deal to avert another shutdown, but we can't do it by jeopardizing law enforcement's ability to protect the American people." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Instead of getting government out of your way, @SenateDems want to put government in charge of your health care, your electricity options, and more." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 8, 2019 Thune: Common Ground Sen.John Thune
Feb. 6, 2019 Rounds Meets with Attorney General Nominee Bill Barr Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 6, 2019 Thune to Support Bill Barr's Nomination to Serve as Attorney General Sen.John Thune
Feb. 5, 2019 Rounds Statement on the State of the Union Address Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 5, 2019 Rep. Johnson Applauds State of the Union Address Rep.Dusty Johnson
Feb. 5, 2019 Thune Statement on President's State of the Union Address Sen.John Thune
Feb. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Senators Perdue & King Lead Bipartisan Effort For Timely DoD Audit Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 31, 2019 Thune to Chair Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight Sen.John Thune
Jan. 29, 2019 Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019--Motion Sen.John Thune
Jan. 28, 2019 Rounds to Chair Senate EPW Subcommittee on Superfund, Waste Management and Regulatory Oversight in 116th Congress Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 28, 2019 PBS "NewsHour" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Elizabeth Warren Sen.John Thune
Jan. 25, 2019 Rounds Supports Deal to end 35-Day Government Shutdown Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 24, 2019 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 24, 2019 Rounds Votes to End Shutdown Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Democrats will have the opportunity to vote on @POTUS 's proposal to reopen the government. The bill we will vote on is a fair and reasonable proposal and a genuine compromise." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 24, 2019 Thune Votes to End Shutdown, Invest in Border Security Sen.John Thune
Jan. 24, 2019 Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019--Motion Sen.John Thune
Jan. 23, 2019 PBS "News Hour" - Transcript: Trump and Pelosi Must "Both Give a Little,' Says Sen. Rounds Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 21, 2019 Rapid City Journal - Honor States' Concealed Carry Rights Sen.John Thune
Jan. 19, 2019 Thune Statement on President's Proposal to End Shutdown Sen.John Thune
Jan. 17, 2019 Rounds to Chair Armed Services Cybersecurity Subcommittee in 116th Congress Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 16, 2019 Disapproving the President's Proposal to Take An Action Relating to the Application of Certain Sanctions with Respect to the Russian Sen.John Thune
Jan. 16, 2019 Rounds to Wheeler: Finalizing Year-Round Sales of E-15 Before Summer Driving Season Crucial to South Dakota Corn Producers Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 15, 2019 STRENGTHENING AMERICA'S SECURITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST ACT OF 2019--Motion to Proceed Sen.John Thune
Jan. 11, 2019 Thune to Lead Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Sen.John Thune
Jan. 10, 2019 STRENGTHENING AMERICA'S SECURITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST ACT OF 2019--Motion to Proceed Sen.John Thune
Jan. 9, 2019 STRENGTHENING AMERICA'S SECURITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST ACT OF 2019--Motion to Proceed Sen.John Thune
Jan. 9, 2019 Remarks by Vice President Pence After Meeting with Congressional Leadership on Border Security Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Inhofe, Rounds, Kennedy, Cruz, Cassidy Reintroduce Bill to Fully Fund Border Wall Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 8, 2019 Tweet - "As I get ready to pass the chairman's torch to new leadership, I wanted to reflect on the humbling and highly rewarding experience I've had over the last four years leading @SenateCommerce." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 4, 2019 Tweet - ".@SenPatRoberts has been a terrific colleague and mentor, and his leadership on the Ag Committee has been second to none. Looking forward to all we can accomplish over the next two years, and I wish him well as he prepares for retirement after a long and distinguished career." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 4, 2019 Thune: It's Time to Fund Border Security and End the Shutdown Sen.John Thune
Jan. 4, 2019 Thune: Principles and Priorities for a New Year Sen.John Thune
Jan. 4, 2019 Tweet - "I hope Democrats will think better of this government shutdown and decide that their national security obligations are more important than catering to the far-left wing of their party." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 3, 2019 Rounds Secures Key Committee Assignments for 116th Congress Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 3, 2019 Thune Announces Committee Assignments for 116th Congress Sen.John Thune
Jan. 2, 2019 Thune Statement on Confirmation of White House OSTP Director Sen.John Thune
Jan. 2, 2019 Thune Statement on Confirmation of Patrick Fuchs to the Surface Transportation Board Sen.John Thune
Dec. 30, 2018 Rounds Statement on EPA's 2019 Renewable Volume Obligations 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. 19, 2018 Rounds: Criminal Justice Reform Legislation Fails to Address Basic Public Safety Concerns Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 17, 2018 Tweet - "I've really enjoyed having @SenAlexander as a colleague and mentor during my time in the Senate. Although I am sad he will be leaving at the end of his term, I look forward to having the next two years to continue working with him to make a difference for the American people." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 12, 2018 Thune, Scott Applaud President's Decision to Direct Federal Agencies to Boost Opportunity Zones in Distressed Communities Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 12, 2018 Tweet - "After urging @POTUS to boost and strengthen Opportunity Zones in economically distressed communities throughout the country, I'm glad to see he's taking meaningful action. More on my effort with @SenatorTimScott:" Sen.John Thune
Dec. 11, 2018 Rounds: Revised WOTUS Rule a Win for Landowners, Ag Community & States' Rights Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 11, 2018 Rounds Statement on Confirmation of Jon Kobes to be Circuit Court Judge Sen.Mike Rounds
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