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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 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
Rounds Meets with South Dakota Cattle Producer Before Senate Ag Committee Hearing
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 17, 2021
Censorship
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
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 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 the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Herrell Has Beef with Meatpacking Monopoly
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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, ...
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
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 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 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
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 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 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
April 29, 2021
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen. John Thune
April 29, 2021
Thune, Sinema Introduce Bill to Prevent Regulation of Livestock Emissions
Sen. John Thune
April 28, 2021
Thune, Carper Reintroduce Legislation to Strengthen Chronic Disease Management Effort
Sen. John Thune
April 27, 2021
Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture and Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary of Department of the Interior - Rounds, Thune Condemn Biden Administration's Radical 30 by 30 Directive
Sen. John Thune, ...
April 23, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Michael S. Regan, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Fischer Lead Bipartisan Letter to EPA Highlighting Need to Uphold and Restore Confidence in Renewable Fuel Standard
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 22, 2021
Letter to Hon. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner - Latta, Hyde-Smith Lead Bicameral Letter Urging FDA to Protect Women and Babies from the Consequences of Chemical Abortions
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 20, 2021
Infrastructure
Sen. John Thune
April 19, 2021
Rounds, Shaheen Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Alert Veterans & Service Members Exposed to PFAS Contaminants
Sen. Mike Rounds
April 16, 2021
House Agriculture Committee Rolls Out Conservative Climate Solutions
Rep. Dusty Johnson
April 16, 2021
LaMalfa Introduces RESTORE Act to Improve Forest Health, Mitigate Wildfire Risk
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 8, 2021
Letter to Honorable Michael S. Regan, Administrator of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Johnson, Biofuels Caucus Urge EPA to Prioritize Biofuels
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 6, 2021
House Members Hold Meeting with Federal Maritime Commission on Shipping Delays Impacting Ag Sector
Rep. Dusty Johnson
April 3, 2021
Tweet - "The March jobs report is resounding evidence that, under @HouseDemocrats & @POTUS, Help Is Here. Over 100M vaccine doses & 100M checks have been delivered and nearly $1 trillion are being put in workers' pockets by the life-saving #AmericanRescuePlan."
Sen. John Thune
April 3, 2021
Tweet - "Help Is Here! Thanks to the #AmericanRescuePlan, we have regained nearly 62% of the 22.2M jobs lost during the pandemic. We're putting vaccines in arms and money in pockets to help get people back in jobs!"
Sen. John Thune
March 26, 2021
Tweet - "Strong border security, enforcing immigration laws, stopping asylum abuse, and cracking down on the traffickers and cartels that prey on migrants are among the steps the administration should take to end the Biden border crisis."
Sen. John Thune
March 26, 2021
Letter to Secretary Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and HumanServices - Rubio, Lee, Colleagues Urge HHS to Evaluate Expanding Ethical Sources of Fetal Tissue
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 23, 2021
Rounds-Backed Bill to Expand Vaccine Access for Vets & Caregivers Heads to President's Desk
Sen. Mike Rounds
March 19, 2021
Tweet - "The vaccine rollout is looking good in South Dakota. I'm in Aberdeen today speaking with experts & health care workers. First stop was the VA Community Outpatient Clinic where I was lucky enough to see some American heroes get the vaccine. Then on to @SanfordHealth. Great job!"
Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2021
Tweet - "Announced a common-sense #bipartisan bill this week that will help Americans invest in their health today to avoid a massive medical bill tomorrow. This bill is a win-win, helping Americans stay active & healthy, while also helping lower health care costs down the road. #PHITact"
Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2021
Tweet - "Gym memberships & other tools for an active lifestyle are a key part of staying healthy & preventing devastating, expensive illnesses down the road. Americans should be able to invest in their health using tax-free dollars from their FSA & HSA -- that's what my bill does. #PHITact"
Sen. John Thune
March 18, 2021
Thune Opposes Xavier Becerra's Nomination for Health Secretary
Sen. John Thune
March 18, 2021
Johnson & Schrader Push to Improve Public Health Preparedness with Coordinated "One Health" Approach
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 18, 2021
Thune, Murphy Reintroduce Bill to Encourage Healthy Living
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 18, 2021
U.S. Sens. Smith, Young Renew Bipartisan Push to Improve Public Health Preparedness with Coordinated "One Health" Approach
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 18, 2021
Rounds Votes Against Radical, Unqualified Health Secretary Nominee
Sen. Mike Rounds
Date
Title
Politician
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 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
Rounds Meets with South Dakota Cattle Producer Before Senate Ag Committee Hearing
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 17, 2021
Censorship
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
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 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 the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Herrell Has Beef with Meatpacking Monopoly
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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, ...
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
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 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 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
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 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 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
April 29, 2021
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.John Thune
April 29, 2021
Thune, Sinema Introduce Bill to Prevent Regulation of Livestock Emissions
Sen.John Thune
April 28, 2021
Thune, Carper Reintroduce Legislation to Strengthen Chronic Disease Management Effort
Sen.John Thune
April 27, 2021
Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture and Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary of Department of the Interior - Rounds, Thune Condemn Biden Administration's Radical 30 by 30 Directive
Sen.John Thune, ...
April 23, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Michael S. Regan, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Fischer Lead Bipartisan Letter to EPA Highlighting Need to Uphold and Restore Confidence in Renewable Fuel Standard
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 22, 2021
Letter to Hon. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner - Latta, Hyde-Smith Lead Bicameral Letter Urging FDA to Protect Women and Babies from the Consequences of Chemical Abortions
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 20, 2021
Infrastructure
Sen.John Thune
April 19, 2021
Rounds, Shaheen Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Alert Veterans & Service Members Exposed to PFAS Contaminants
Sen.Mike Rounds
April 16, 2021
House Agriculture Committee Rolls Out Conservative Climate Solutions
Rep.Dusty Johnson
April 16, 2021
LaMalfa Introduces RESTORE Act to Improve Forest Health, Mitigate Wildfire Risk
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 8, 2021
Letter to Honorable Michael S. Regan, Administrator of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Johnson, Biofuels Caucus Urge EPA to Prioritize Biofuels
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 6, 2021
House Members Hold Meeting with Federal Maritime Commission on Shipping Delays Impacting Ag Sector
Rep.Dusty Johnson
April 3, 2021
Tweet - "The March jobs report is resounding evidence that, under @HouseDemocrats & @POTUS, Help Is Here. Over 100M vaccine doses & 100M checks have been delivered and nearly $1 trillion are being put in workers' pockets by the life-saving #AmericanRescuePlan."
Sen.John Thune
April 3, 2021
Tweet - "Help Is Here! Thanks to the #AmericanRescuePlan, we have regained nearly 62% of the 22.2M jobs lost during the pandemic. We're putting vaccines in arms and money in pockets to help get people back in jobs!"
Sen.John Thune
March 26, 2021
Tweet - "Strong border security, enforcing immigration laws, stopping asylum abuse, and cracking down on the traffickers and cartels that prey on migrants are among the steps the administration should take to end the Biden border crisis."
Sen.John Thune
March 26, 2021
Letter to Secretary Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and HumanServices - Rubio, Lee, Colleagues Urge HHS to Evaluate Expanding Ethical Sources of Fetal Tissue
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 23, 2021
Rounds-Backed Bill to Expand Vaccine Access for Vets & Caregivers Heads to President's Desk
Sen.Mike Rounds
March 19, 2021
Tweet - "The vaccine rollout is looking good in South Dakota. I'm in Aberdeen today speaking with experts & health care workers. First stop was the VA Community Outpatient Clinic where I was lucky enough to see some American heroes get the vaccine. Then on to @SanfordHealth. Great job!"
Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2021
Tweet - "Announced a common-sense #bipartisan bill this week that will help Americans invest in their health today to avoid a massive medical bill tomorrow. This bill is a win-win, helping Americans stay active & healthy, while also helping lower health care costs down the road. #PHITact"
Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2021
Tweet - "Gym memberships & other tools for an active lifestyle are a key part of staying healthy & preventing devastating, expensive illnesses down the road. Americans should be able to invest in their health using tax-free dollars from their FSA & HSA -- that's what my bill does. #PHITact"
Sen.John Thune
March 18, 2021
Thune Opposes Xavier Becerra's Nomination for Health Secretary
Sen.John Thune
March 18, 2021
Johnson & Schrader Push to Improve Public Health Preparedness with Coordinated "One Health" Approach
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 18, 2021
Thune, Murphy Reintroduce Bill to Encourage Healthy Living
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 18, 2021
U.S. Sens. Smith, Young Renew Bipartisan Push to Improve Public Health Preparedness with Coordinated "One Health" Approach
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 18, 2021
Rounds Votes Against Radical, Unqualified Health Secretary Nominee
Sen.Mike Rounds
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