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Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Met w/ @forestservice Chief Randy Moore to press him on the importance of proactively managing the Black Hills National Forest to maintain forest health & support the local economy. We'll keep pressing on this issue. I appreciate @JohnBoozman & @SenJohnBarrasso joining the effort." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Met w/ @forestservice Chief Randy Moore to press him on the importance of proactively managing the Black Hills National Forest to maintain forest health & support the local economy. We'll keep pressing on this issue. I appreciate @JohnBoozman & @SenJohnBarrasso joining the effort." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 25, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-Lasure, Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Crapo Leads Finance Committee Republicans in Raising Concerns With Improper Medicaid Payments Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cassidy, Schatz Lead Bipartisan Group to Bolster U.S. Leadership in Global Vaccination Distribution Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks to @SenJohnHoeven & @SenatorLujan for supporting my bill on mandatory country of origin labeling for beef. Consumers deserve transparency about where their beef comes from, and American ranchers should get credit for raising the best beef in the world. #MCOOL" Sen. John Thune
Oct. 21, 2021 Thune Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Put Patients Over PaperworkThune Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Put Patients Over Paperwork Sen. John Thune
Oct. 14, 2021 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mccarthy, Minority Leader - Reps. Bera and Bucshon Lead Over 245 Members in Urging Action on Looming Medicare Physician Payment Cuts That Will Strain Patient Access to Care Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 30, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden border crisis is endangering communities across the country. I spoke with SD sheriffs, & they're seeing the effects in our state. Butte County Sheriff Fred Lamphere said the problem with drugs is worse than he's ever seen from meth & fentanyl pouring across the border." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President - Condemnation of Healthcare Workers Vaccination Mandate Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 23, 2021 Tweet - "It's obvious that Dems believe Washington elites know what's best for everyone -- even South Dakotans. They're pushing for a federal takeover of states' authority -- telling them how to hold elections -- and forcing their liberal views on abortion laws and immunization requirements." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 23, 2021 Tweet - "The current beef labeling system in this country allows imported beef that is neither born nor raised in the U.S., but simply finished here, to be labeled as a product of the U.S.A. This process is unfair to cattle producers and misleading for consumers." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 23, 2021 Tweet - "Transparency in beef labeling benefits both our producers and consumers & it is just common sense. Thanks to @SenatorTester, @SenatorRounds, & @SenBooker for joining me in this fight." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Going once, going twice… Had a good discussion at the Herreid Livestock Auction. South Dakota cattle producers raise the best beef in the world. I'm fighting to get them answers on potential market manipulation by the meatpackers. Producers deserve a fair & transparent market." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Grocery store beef that's labeled "Made in the USA" may actually come from cattle raised in a foreign country like Mexico. This label is dishonest to consumers & unfair to American cattle producers who actually raise U.S. beef. I have a bill to help fix this." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 10, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Cassidy, Hassan, Ernst, Warnock Lead Bipartisan Group Calling on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 9, 2021 Tweet - "The federal government should NOT be forcing private citizens to get vaccinated. Period. I'm vaccinated. I encourage others to get vaccinated. But President Biden's vaccine mandate is extreme government overreach that South Dakotans won't stand for." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Spoke at the Stockgrowers convention in Spearfish about my new bill to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling on beef products, & I updated folks on my fight against Dems' disastrous double death tax, which would make it harder for family operations to be passed down." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 8, 2021 Tweet - "You know exactly where your t-shirt was made when you check the tag or label. Is it too much to ask for the same level of certainty with the beef you feed your family? My bipartisan bill would reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling for beef. (special character)" Sen. John Thune
Sept. 8, 2021 Bipartisan American Beef Labeling Act Would Reinstate Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling Sen. John Thune
Sept. 8, 2021 Rounds, Thune, Colleagues Announce Bipartisan American Beef Labeling Act to Reinstate Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Sen. Marshall Calls on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner & Kaine Join Bipartisan Letter Calling On VA To Address Impact Of Afghanistan Withdrawal On Veterans' Mental Health Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Shaheen Joins Bipartisan Group Calling on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Hassan Leads Bipartisan Group Calling on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 18, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General; and Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Demand Justice for Conscience Rights of Health Care Workers Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 13, 2021 Rounds Submits Comment Opposing NCBA's Attempt to Eliminate "Product of USA" Label Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Our livestock producers have enough on their shoulders without ridiculous regulations written by Washington bureaucrats who've never stepped foot on a farm. I've been fighting against the "cow tax" for years & was glad to see the strong support for our proposal tonight." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 5, 2021 Rounds to Introduce USA Beef Act, Restoring Integrity to "Product of USA" Label Sen. Mike Rounds
July 30, 2021 Mental Health Matters Rep. Dusty Johnson
July 29, 2021 Tweet - "What has Biden done to address his border crisis? (special character) reinstate the national emergency designation (special character) develop a meaningful plan for enhancing border security (special character) reinstate congressionally mandated wall funding (special character) consider allowing entry for COVID-infected." Sen. John Thune
July 29, 2021 Rounds, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan Bill that Would Require Public Disclosure of Highly Toxic Chemicals at Military Installations Sen. Mike Rounds
July 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Thune, Farm-State Colleagues to Biden: Biofuels Noticeably Absent From Your Agenda Sen. John Thune
July 28, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Moran, Marshall to Biden: Biofuels Noticeably Absent From Your Agenda Sen. John Thune, ...
July 26, 2021 Johnson, Schrier Unveil Plan to Repurpose $1 Trillion in Covid Funds Rep. Dusty Johnson
July 23, 2021 Tweet - "(special character) Following my request, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing next week on potential manipulation in the beef market. South Dakota producers deserve answers, and this is an important development in our effort to hold the packing industry accountable." Sen. John Thune
July 21, 2021 Tweet - "Ethanol reduces GHG emissions 46%, and the pathway to >70% is being held up by gov't red tape. Farmers & the RFS are energy solutions and play a key role in carbon reduction. Calls to cancel biofuels are misinformed. My colleagues and @EPA would be well served to use modern data." Sen. John Thune
July 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President Joe Biden - Fischbach Leads Letter to Biden on Continued Northern Border Closures Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 15, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Keep Order Allowing Immigration Officials to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 at the Southern Border Sen. John Thune, ...
July 14, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Capito Joins Colleagues in Pressing Biden on Border Health Threat Sen. John Thune, ...
July 12, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency; and Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Daines to Biden Administration: Don't Rewrite Navigable Waters Protection Rule, Support Montana Farmers, Ranchers Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 12, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency and Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Lucas, Western Caucus: Return to Obama-era WOTUS "Misguided' & "Out of Touch' Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 9, 2021 Tweet - "While I wish @USDA chose a different funding source, expanding meat processing capacity is exactly what the industry needs. I applaud the outcome, but more work needs to be done. I will continue to look for ways to give smaller packers a stronger position in this market." Sen. John Thune
July 9, 2021 USDA Implements Johnson Cattle Proposals Rep. Dusty Johnson
July 1, 2021 Rounds Statement on USDA Review of "Product of the U.S.A." Label Sen. Mike Rounds
June 30, 2021 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Rounds, Colleagues Send Letter Urging President Biden to Support Biofuels, RFS Sen. John Thune, ...
June 29, 2021 Johnson, Schrader Introduce Bipartisan Healthy Dog Importation Act to Protect Animal and Public Health Rep. Dusty Johnson
June 25, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Lucas Joins Congressman Emmer in Sending Letter Supporting Rural Hospitals Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 24, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley, Colleagues Send Letter To USDA, DOJ On Harmful Court Ruling To Hog Farmers Sen. John Thune, ...
June 24, 2021 Johnson, Spanberger Introduce Butcher Block Act for Cattle Producers Rep. Dusty Johnson
June 24, 2021 South Dakota Cattle Producer Discusses Unfair Cattle Market Conditions With Thune, Senate Agriculture Committee Sen. John Thune
June 23, 2021 Rounds Meets with South Dakota Cattle Producer Before Senate Ag Committee Hearing Sen. Mike Rounds
June 23, 2021 The Washington Post "Washington Post Live" - Transcript: Sen. Rounds Discusses Cattle Market, Ransomware and Infrastructure on Washington Post Live Sen. Mike Rounds
June 23, 2021 Tweet - "For a free market to work, you have to have competition, but meatpackers are creating a choke point in the cattle market that's stifling competition. High consumer demand & adequate supply isn't helping cattle producers or consumers the way it should in a healthy supply chain." Sen. John Thune
June 17, 2021 Tweet - "S.D. ranchers deserve to know if cattle markets have been manipulated by meatpackers. I'm glad @SenateAgGOP has agreed to my request & decided to hold a hearing on this important issue. I look forward to using this hearing to help get the answers our ranchers & consumers deserve." Sen. John Thune
June 17, 2021 Following Thune Request, Senate Agriculture Committee to Hold Hearing on Potential Cattle Market Manipulation Sen. John Thune
June 17, 2021 Censorship Sen. John Thune
June 15, 2021 Thune Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Remove Barriers to Telemental Health Care Sen. John Thune
June 15, 2021 Rounds, Tester, Grassley Unveil Legislation to Address Anti-Competitive Practices in Meat Processing Industry Sen. Mike Rounds
June 13, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Gary Gensler, Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Hon. Allison Herren Lee, Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Hagerty, Banking Committee Republicans to the SEC: Reject New Global Warming Disclosures Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 10, 2021 Tweet - "A positive step forward. COVID-19 & recent cybersecurity breaches have highlighted concerns about concentrating meat processing at a small number of plants. Next: my Strengthening Local Processing Act would lower barriers for more CIS programs to open market access for ranchers." Sen. John Thune
June 9, 2021 Tweet - "Obama's historic #WOTUS land grab was such a gov't overreach that it was blocked by courts. Now, Biden wants to bring it back. South Dakota producers are great stewards of our land. This admin must listen to farmers & ranchers about impacts on agriculture." Sen. John Thune
June 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Sens. Cramer, Colleagues Write Letter to President Biden Voicing Opposition to Recent Actions on American Energy Sen. John Thune, ...
June 1, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of Department of Justice - Rounds, Smith Lead 26 Colleagues in Calling for DOJ Investigation Into Cattle Market Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Herrell Has Beef with Meatpacking Monopoly Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Owens Urges Pelosi to Investigate True Origins of COVID-19 Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 26, 2021 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Reps. Courtney and Thompson Lead Bipartisan Effort to Ensure Schools Retain Freedom to Provide Variety of Healthy Milk Options Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 26, 2021 Tweet - "Hey @SenatorDurbin, please check your inbox. I just sent you a letter requesting that the Senate Judiciary Committee hold a hearing on potential beef market manipulation. Our ranchers deserve answers and a fair shake. As chairman, you can help make it happen. Let's get on it." Sen. John Thune
May 25, 2021 Tweet - "I'm a proud farm-and-ranch-state senator, and I take a back seat to no one when it comes to protecting the industry. That's why I've been putting pressure on @thejusticedept to investigate the big four meatpackers. Something isn't adding up, & we need to get to the bottom of it." Sen. John Thune
May 20, 2021 Tweet - "There seem to be two losers in the cattle market right now: ranchers and consumers. Meat processors are buying low and selling high. We're calling for @TheJusticeDept to investigate the cattle market to make sure our ranchers are getting a fair shake." Sen. John Thune
May 20, 2021 Letter to Brenda Mallory, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality - Manchin, Colleagues Press CEQ for Status Update on Use It Act Implementation Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 17, 2021 Tweet - "Our producers must be able to count on fair & transparent commodity markets. We're urging @TheJusticeDept to continue their investigation into the beef industry." Sen. John Thune
May 17, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Thune, Johnson Lead Colleagues in Urging Department of Justice to Continue Investigation into Beef Industry Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Gibbs to Pelosi: Follow the Science, Stop the Mask-erpiece Theatre Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee - Lankford Joins Call for Investigation into COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths Sen. John Thune, ...
April 30, 2021 Thune Joins Colleagues in Reintroducing Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Telehealth Access, Make Permanent Telehealth Flexibilities Available During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Met w/ @forestservice Chief Randy Moore to press him on the importance of proactively managing the Black Hills National Forest to maintain forest health & support the local economy. We'll keep pressing on this issue. I appreciate @JohnBoozman & @SenJohnBarrasso joining the effort." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Met w/ @forestservice Chief Randy Moore to press him on the importance of proactively managing the Black Hills National Forest to maintain forest health & support the local economy. We'll keep pressing on this issue. I appreciate @JohnBoozman & @SenJohnBarrasso joining the effort." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 25, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-Lasure, Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Crapo Leads Finance Committee Republicans in Raising Concerns With Improper Medicaid Payments Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cassidy, Schatz Lead Bipartisan Group to Bolster U.S. Leadership in Global Vaccination Distribution Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks to @SenJohnHoeven & @SenatorLujan for supporting my bill on mandatory country of origin labeling for beef. Consumers deserve transparency about where their beef comes from, and American ranchers should get credit for raising the best beef in the world. #MCOOL" Sen.John Thune
Oct. 21, 2021 Thune Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Put Patients Over PaperworkThune Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Put Patients Over Paperwork Sen.John Thune
Oct. 14, 2021 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mccarthy, Minority Leader - Reps. Bera and Bucshon Lead Over 245 Members in Urging Action on Looming Medicare Physician Payment Cuts That Will Strain Patient Access to Care Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 30, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden border crisis is endangering communities across the country. I spoke with SD sheriffs, & they're seeing the effects in our state. Butte County Sheriff Fred Lamphere said the problem with drugs is worse than he's ever seen from meth & fentanyl pouring across the border." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President - Condemnation of Healthcare Workers Vaccination Mandate Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 23, 2021 Tweet - "It's obvious that Dems believe Washington elites know what's best for everyone -- even South Dakotans. They're pushing for a federal takeover of states' authority -- telling them how to hold elections -- and forcing their liberal views on abortion laws and immunization requirements." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 23, 2021 Tweet - "The current beef labeling system in this country allows imported beef that is neither born nor raised in the U.S., but simply finished here, to be labeled as a product of the U.S.A. This process is unfair to cattle producers and misleading for consumers." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 23, 2021 Tweet - "Transparency in beef labeling benefits both our producers and consumers & it is just common sense. Thanks to @SenatorTester, @SenatorRounds, & @SenBooker for joining me in this fight." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Going once, going twice… Had a good discussion at the Herreid Livestock Auction. South Dakota cattle producers raise the best beef in the world. I'm fighting to get them answers on potential market manipulation by the meatpackers. Producers deserve a fair & transparent market." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Grocery store beef that's labeled "Made in the USA" may actually come from cattle raised in a foreign country like Mexico. This label is dishonest to consumers & unfair to American cattle producers who actually raise U.S. beef. I have a bill to help fix this." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 10, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Cassidy, Hassan, Ernst, Warnock Lead Bipartisan Group Calling on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 9, 2021 Tweet - "The federal government should NOT be forcing private citizens to get vaccinated. Period. I'm vaccinated. I encourage others to get vaccinated. But President Biden's vaccine mandate is extreme government overreach that South Dakotans won't stand for." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Spoke at the Stockgrowers convention in Spearfish about my new bill to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling on beef products, & I updated folks on my fight against Dems' disastrous double death tax, which would make it harder for family operations to be passed down." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 8, 2021 Tweet - "You know exactly where your t-shirt was made when you check the tag or label. Is it too much to ask for the same level of certainty with the beef you feed your family? My bipartisan bill would reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling for beef. (special character)" Sen.John Thune
Sept. 8, 2021 Bipartisan American Beef Labeling Act Would Reinstate Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling Sen.John Thune
Sept. 8, 2021 Rounds, Thune, Colleagues Announce Bipartisan American Beef Labeling Act to Reinstate Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Sen. Marshall Calls on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner & Kaine Join Bipartisan Letter Calling On VA To Address Impact Of Afghanistan Withdrawal On Veterans' Mental Health Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Shaheen Joins Bipartisan Group Calling on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Hassan Leads Bipartisan Group Calling on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 18, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General; and Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Demand Justice for Conscience Rights of Health Care Workers Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 13, 2021 Rounds Submits Comment Opposing NCBA's Attempt to Eliminate "Product of USA" Label Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Our livestock producers have enough on their shoulders without ridiculous regulations written by Washington bureaucrats who've never stepped foot on a farm. I've been fighting against the "cow tax" for years & was glad to see the strong support for our proposal tonight." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 5, 2021 Rounds to Introduce USA Beef Act, Restoring Integrity to "Product of USA" Label Sen.Mike Rounds
July 30, 2021 Mental Health Matters Rep.Dusty Johnson
July 29, 2021 Tweet - "What has Biden done to address his border crisis? (special character) reinstate the national emergency designation (special character) develop a meaningful plan for enhancing border security (special character) reinstate congressionally mandated wall funding (special character) consider allowing entry for COVID-infected." Sen.John Thune
July 29, 2021 Rounds, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan Bill that Would Require Public Disclosure of Highly Toxic Chemicals at Military Installations Sen.Mike Rounds
July 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Thune, Farm-State Colleagues to Biden: Biofuels Noticeably Absent From Your Agenda Sen.John Thune
July 28, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Moran, Marshall to Biden: Biofuels Noticeably Absent From Your Agenda Sen.John Thune, ...
July 26, 2021 Johnson, Schrier Unveil Plan to Repurpose $1 Trillion in Covid Funds Rep.Dusty Johnson
July 23, 2021 Tweet - "(special character) Following my request, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing next week on potential manipulation in the beef market. South Dakota producers deserve answers, and this is an important development in our effort to hold the packing industry accountable." Sen.John Thune
July 21, 2021 Tweet - "Ethanol reduces GHG emissions 46%, and the pathway to >70% is being held up by gov't red tape. Farmers & the RFS are energy solutions and play a key role in carbon reduction. Calls to cancel biofuels are misinformed. My colleagues and @EPA would be well served to use modern data." Sen.John Thune
July 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President Joe Biden - Fischbach Leads Letter to Biden on Continued Northern Border Closures Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 15, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Keep Order Allowing Immigration Officials to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 at the Southern Border Sen.John Thune, ...
July 14, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Capito Joins Colleagues in Pressing Biden on Border Health Threat Sen.John Thune, ...
July 12, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency; and Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Daines to Biden Administration: Don't Rewrite Navigable Waters Protection Rule, Support Montana Farmers, Ranchers Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 12, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency and Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Lucas, Western Caucus: Return to Obama-era WOTUS "Misguided' & "Out of Touch' Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 9, 2021 Tweet - "While I wish @USDA chose a different funding source, expanding meat processing capacity is exactly what the industry needs. I applaud the outcome, but more work needs to be done. I will continue to look for ways to give smaller packers a stronger position in this market." Sen.John Thune
July 9, 2021 USDA Implements Johnson Cattle Proposals Rep.Dusty Johnson
July 1, 2021 Rounds Statement on USDA Review of "Product of the U.S.A." Label Sen.Mike Rounds
June 30, 2021 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Rounds, Colleagues Send Letter Urging President Biden to Support Biofuels, RFS Sen.John Thune, ...
June 29, 2021 Johnson, Schrader Introduce Bipartisan Healthy Dog Importation Act to Protect Animal and Public Health Rep.Dusty Johnson
June 25, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Lucas Joins Congressman Emmer in Sending Letter Supporting Rural Hospitals Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 24, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley, Colleagues Send Letter To USDA, DOJ On Harmful Court Ruling To Hog Farmers Sen.John Thune, ...
June 24, 2021 Johnson, Spanberger Introduce Butcher Block Act for Cattle Producers Rep.Dusty Johnson
June 24, 2021 South Dakota Cattle Producer Discusses Unfair Cattle Market Conditions With Thune, Senate Agriculture Committee Sen.John Thune
June 23, 2021 Rounds Meets with South Dakota Cattle Producer Before Senate Ag Committee Hearing Sen.Mike Rounds
June 23, 2021 The Washington Post "Washington Post Live" - Transcript: Sen. Rounds Discusses Cattle Market, Ransomware and Infrastructure on Washington Post Live Sen.Mike Rounds
June 23, 2021 Tweet - "For a free market to work, you have to have competition, but meatpackers are creating a choke point in the cattle market that's stifling competition. High consumer demand & adequate supply isn't helping cattle producers or consumers the way it should in a healthy supply chain." Sen.John Thune
June 17, 2021 Tweet - "S.D. ranchers deserve to know if cattle markets have been manipulated by meatpackers. I'm glad @SenateAgGOP has agreed to my request & decided to hold a hearing on this important issue. I look forward to using this hearing to help get the answers our ranchers & consumers deserve." Sen.John Thune
June 17, 2021 Following Thune Request, Senate Agriculture Committee to Hold Hearing on Potential Cattle Market Manipulation Sen.John Thune
June 17, 2021 Censorship Sen.John Thune
June 15, 2021 Thune Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Remove Barriers to Telemental Health Care Sen.John Thune
June 15, 2021 Rounds, Tester, Grassley Unveil Legislation to Address Anti-Competitive Practices in Meat Processing Industry Sen.Mike Rounds
June 13, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Gary Gensler, Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Hon. Allison Herren Lee, Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Hagerty, Banking Committee Republicans to the SEC: Reject New Global Warming Disclosures Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 10, 2021 Tweet - "A positive step forward. COVID-19 & recent cybersecurity breaches have highlighted concerns about concentrating meat processing at a small number of plants. Next: my Strengthening Local Processing Act would lower barriers for more CIS programs to open market access for ranchers." Sen.John Thune
June 9, 2021 Tweet - "Obama's historic #WOTUS land grab was such a gov't overreach that it was blocked by courts. Now, Biden wants to bring it back. South Dakota producers are great stewards of our land. This admin must listen to farmers & ranchers about impacts on agriculture." Sen.John Thune
June 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Sens. Cramer, Colleagues Write Letter to President Biden Voicing Opposition to Recent Actions on American Energy Sen.John Thune, ...
June 1, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of Department of Justice - Rounds, Smith Lead 26 Colleagues in Calling for DOJ Investigation Into Cattle Market Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Herrell Has Beef with Meatpacking Monopoly Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Owens Urges Pelosi to Investigate True Origins of COVID-19 Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 26, 2021 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Reps. Courtney and Thompson Lead Bipartisan Effort to Ensure Schools Retain Freedom to Provide Variety of Healthy Milk Options Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 26, 2021 Tweet - "Hey @SenatorDurbin, please check your inbox. I just sent you a letter requesting that the Senate Judiciary Committee hold a hearing on potential beef market manipulation. Our ranchers deserve answers and a fair shake. As chairman, you can help make it happen. Let's get on it." Sen.John Thune
May 25, 2021 Tweet - "I'm a proud farm-and-ranch-state senator, and I take a back seat to no one when it comes to protecting the industry. That's why I've been putting pressure on @thejusticedept to investigate the big four meatpackers. Something isn't adding up, & we need to get to the bottom of it." Sen.John Thune
May 20, 2021 Tweet - "There seem to be two losers in the cattle market right now: ranchers and consumers. Meat processors are buying low and selling high. We're calling for @TheJusticeDept to investigate the cattle market to make sure our ranchers are getting a fair shake." Sen.John Thune
May 20, 2021 Letter to Brenda Mallory, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality - Manchin, Colleagues Press CEQ for Status Update on Use It Act Implementation Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 17, 2021 Tweet - "Our producers must be able to count on fair & transparent commodity markets. We're urging @TheJusticeDept to continue their investigation into the beef industry." Sen.John Thune
May 17, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Thune, Johnson Lead Colleagues in Urging Department of Justice to Continue Investigation into Beef Industry Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Gibbs to Pelosi: Follow the Science, Stop the Mask-erpiece Theatre Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee - Lankford Joins Call for Investigation into COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths Sen.John Thune, ...
April 30, 2021 Thune Joins Colleagues in Reintroducing Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Telehealth Access, Make Permanent Telehealth Flexibilities Available During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.John Thune
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