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June 15, 2020 Rounds: Growing Momentum for New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act Sen. Mike Rounds
June 15, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Make Expanded Telehealth Access in Cares Act Permanent, Tester Urges Senate Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 14, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Showing Up to Work Sen. John Thune
June 12, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary and Jovita Carranza, Small Business Administration Administrator - Lankford Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging the Administration to Provide Paperwork Relief for Oklahoma Small Businesses who Utilized the COVID-19 Relief Program Sen. John Thune, ...
June 12, 2020 Collins Joins Bipartisan Group Introducing Bill to Expand Mental Health Services for Rural Farmers, Fishermen, and Forestry Professionals Amid COVID-19 Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 11, 2020 Thune Introduces Bill to Support Hand Sanitizer and Ethanol Production By Extending FDA Guidance Sen. John Thune
June 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Klobuchar, Rounds, Duckworth, Sullivan Call on Administration to Help Servicemembers and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "This week alone, the Senate is hosting 8 committee hearings on #COVID19. If Dems really wanted to move more relief forward, they'd be working with Republicans to develop bipartisan legislation that actually has a chance of passing Congress & being signed into law. They're not." Sen. John Thune
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Cortez Masto Urges Top Health Officials to Swiftly Distribute Emergency Covid-19 Funds to Hospitals Serving Low-Income, Vulnerable Populations Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "The effects of #COVID19 have further highlighted the advantages of #telehealth. Proud to see South Dakota's own @AveraHealth acting as an industry leader in this space. Supporting and expanding this technology will continue to be a priority for me." Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Great meeting with folks from Avera eCARE in Sioux Falls. #COVID19 has highlighted how powerful of a tool telehealth can be to meet our health care needs." Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Updates to #PPP have just been signed into law. This program, & other @SenateGOP -supported COVID relief, have been vital to getting our economy through this pandemic. Today's better-than-expected #JobsReport is a sign that these programs have helped #SmallBiz bounce back faster." Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Conaway Urges Pelosi and House Leadership to Protect Life in COVID-19 Legislation Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 5, 2020 Thune, Smith Introduce Bill to Allow Emergency Haying and Grazing on CRP Acres During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. John Thune, ...
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "There's more work ahead, but this is good news & a strong sign that safely reopening states is helping ease #COVID19 economic strain. Our economy was healthy & growing before the pandemic hit -- this is an indication that it may bounce back faster than predicted. #JobsReport" Sen. John Thune
June 4, 2020 Thune: COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights How Critical Transportation is to Our Economy Sen. John Thune
June 3, 2020 Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds, Sullivan Introduce Legislation to Help Servicemembers and Veterns Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 3, 2020 Klobuchar, Rounds, Duckworth, Sullivan Introduce Legislation to Help Servicemembers and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "Great news! We have all been praying for Jean." Sen. John Thune
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader - Emmer Leads Bipartisan Letter to Leadership Requesting Extension of Mental Telehealth Care Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - McConnell and Senate Republicans Urge DOJ to Investigate Improper PPP Funding for Planned Parenthood Sen. John Thune, ...
May 21, 2020 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
May 21, 2020 Johnson, Craig Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Support Small Meatpacking Plants Working Overtime To Feed America Rep. Dusty Johnson
May 20, 2020 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
May 19, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. John Thune
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "It's disappointing that Democrats are more focused on their left-wing pet projects than addressing the #COVID19 pandemic and its consequences. But that will not stop the Republican-led Senate from moving forward with the business of the American people." Sen. John Thune
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "The @SenateGOP has been busy in DC with: -Cmte oversight on #COVID19 -Key nominations -Critical national security bill +++ What have House Dems been doing? Show up for 24 hours, vote on a $3 trillion messaging bill, unilaterally change historic voting rules, & then leave town." Sen. John Thune
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be on @keloland with @SenatorRounds & @RepDustyJohnson tonight to answer questions and give an update on the federal government's #COVID19 response. Tune in" Sen. John Thune
May 18, 2020 Letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer - Crapo, Risch Urge Regulatory Relief to Spur Economic Recovery Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "This global pandemic will take a global response, but China's public-facing acts -- which it hopes will reverse focus on its initial negligence & mishandling of the #COVID19 outbreak -- run counter to China's suspected hacking to steal vaccine research." Sen. John Thune
May 15, 2020 Bad Reputation Rep. Dusty Johnson
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "We brought the Senate back to Washington to look at serious items and spent the last two weeks at work: hearing from experts on #COVID19, passing critical national security legislation, & monitoring the effectiveness of relief efforts already being implemented." Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Chinese disinformation/censorship is not unique to #COVID19. For years, communist #China has sought to hide the detention of #Uyghur & other minorities in #Xinjiang. Thanks for leading this effort for human rights & religious freedom, @marcorubio . Glad to support." Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Was on the air with @hughhewitt this AM. We spoke about House Dems' massive new spending package that's really a grab bag of Dem agenda items disguised as #COVID19 relief. As was said, it mentions cannabis more times than it mentions jobs. Nobody is taking it seriously." Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @hughhewitt about a viable #Phase4 #COVID19 relief bill. I told him that anything that passes the Senate has to be #bipartisan, but, sadly, it's hard to find any moderate Dem to sit down with because they're so held hostage to the House agenda." Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans will stand firm & pursue liability protections for Americans at the front line of the #COVID response/reopening. This is about protecting doctors, hospitals, schools, mom and pop restaurants -- people who are living in fear of being frivolously sued." Sen. John Thune
May 13, 2020 Tester, Rounds and colleagues fight to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Just left a @SenateCommerce hearing on broadband during #COVID19. It's clear that access to reliable internet services is a key part of what's kept our society turning during this crisis (i.e. distance learning for students, teleworking, and essential telehealth services)." Sen. John Thune
May 13, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science. and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on The State of Broadband Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. John Thune
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems unveiled a $3 trillion #COVID19 bill. $3 TRILLION -- all borrowed on the backs of our children & grandchildren. We haven't yet seen all the effects of the $2.4 trillion we already provided. Once that's been fully allocated, we will have a better sense if more is needed." Sen. John Thune
May 12, 2020 McSally-Supported Resolution to Include Taiwan in WHO Passes Senate Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are blatantly using the #COVID19 crisis to try to implement their own liberal agenda." Sen. John Thune
May 12, 2020 Executive Calendar Sen. John Thune
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "I was pleased to join @SecretarySonny in announcing rural broadband funding for @SDNcomm in the Black Hills--this means more opportunities for telehealth, distance learning, precision ag, and so much more." Sen. John Thune
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems' bill includes tons of non-#COVID19 items. I keep hearing this bill branded as "CARES 2." They're trying to tie it to GOP's bipartisan #CARESACT to disguise their bad policy. It's a stretch to even call this a Phase IV approach since it has no chance of becoming law." Sen. John Thune
May 11, 2020 Senate Passes Inhofe, Menendez Legislation That Would Work Towards Taiwan's Inclusion in WHO Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - As Nation Faces Meat and Poultry Shortage, King Urges Inclusion of New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act in Next Pandemic Relief Bill Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Group Of Senators In Urging Indemnity Support For Pork Producers Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "Governors shouldn't attempt to cash in on American workers who are coming into states to help fight #COVID19. A hefty tax bill isn't the "thank you" our health care workers & first responders deserve. I have a bill to simplify tax issues for these workers." Sen. John Thune
May 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Peterson Leads Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers in Asking for FEMA Help on Livestock Depopulation, Disposal Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "I was glad to be back in Washington this week. In times of crisis, Congress is an essential industry for Americans. If we're asking nurses, grocery workers, truck drivers, & other Americans to go into work, their elected officials certainly should as well." Sen. John Thune
May 8, 2020 Argus Leader - America Doesn't Give Up Sen. John Thune
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - King Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging Senate to Support Charitable Nonprofits in Next Coronavirus Relief Package Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 7, 2020 Committee Leaders Introduce Data Privacy Bill Sen. John Thune, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Joni Ernst Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Administration to Protect Biofuels and Reject Legality of Waiving the Renewable Fuel Standard Sen. John Thune, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "China should be held accountable for under-reporting & lying about #COVID19 in their country. At a minimum, the world should ban the use of Huawei technology. If countries use Chinese tech in their #5G networks, China will be able to surveil & spy on people around the world." Sen. John Thune
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "When we think of heroism, we think of acts of superhuman courage & self-sacrifice. And, in these days of the #COVID pandemic, nurses have displayed special courage and quiet heroism as they continue to save lives knowing they are placing their own health in danger. #ThankANurse" Sen. John Thune
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "In honor of #NationalNursesWeek, I spoke on the Senate floor to thank our nurses, medical personnel, & other front line workers. Now more than ever, our country is indebted to these brave Americans who continue to do their jobs at risk to their own safety." Sen. John Thune
May 6, 2020 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "The South Dakota delegation is getting together later today for a call to discuss #COVID19 & answer South Dakotans' questions. You can join the call to ask questions or listen in. Time: 4:20 PM CT Phone number: 877-229-8493 Pin: 115923 @SenatorRounds @RepDustyJohnson" Sen. John Thune
May 5, 2020 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "All set up in my D.C. office. Even though we're back in Washington, I'm still taking a lot of my meetings virtually to help protect everyone's health and safety." Sen. John Thune
May 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Mullin Urges House Leaders to Include Funding for IHS, Tribal Health Facilities in Next Relief Package Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 2, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has devastated many of America's #SmallBiz -- layoffs soared by 1000% in March. To help save jobs, @SenateGOP created the #PaycheckProtectionProgram, but PPP isn't the only way we're helping America's small businesses. More in my op-ed:" Sen. John Thune
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Loved this clip. When Americans face challenges, the best of humanity shines through." Sen. John Thune
May 1, 2020 Argus Leader - Helping small businesses weather this storm Sen. John Thune
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "If nothing else, this pandemic should serve as a reminder to people around the world about how countries like China operate -- with a complete lack of transparency. AND the importance of not relying on China for essential items like medical supplies." Sen. John Thune
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "We're working to pass protections that require companies to provide Americans w/ more transparency & control over their personal health data during #COVID19. Businesses should be held accountable if they are collecting people's data without their knowledge or permission." Sen. John Thune
April 30, 2020 Thune, Wicker, Moran, Blackburn Announce Plans to Introduce Data Privacy Bill Sen. John Thune, ...
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Inhofe Joins Daines, Colleagues in Urging SBA to exclude Planned Parenthood from PPP loans Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 29, 2020 Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Honorable Kevin McCarthy House Minority Leader; Honorable Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Honorable Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Gonzalez Leads Bipartisan Letter to Reform Pharmacy DIR Fees Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives - Simpson and Fulcher Advocate for Long Term PILT and SRS Solution Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - DeGette leads 181 Members of Congress in urging relief for science and medical research community Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "#AmericaStrong" Sen. John Thune
April 28, 2020 Following Rounds Request, Administration Declares Meat Processing Plants as Critical Infrastructure by Invoking the Defense Production Act Sen. Mike Rounds
Date Title Politician
June 15, 2020 Rounds: Growing Momentum for New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act Sen.Mike Rounds
June 15, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Make Expanded Telehealth Access in Cares Act Permanent, Tester Urges Senate Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 14, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Showing Up to Work Sen.John Thune
June 12, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Treasury Secretary and Jovita Carranza, Small Business Administration Administrator - Lankford Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging the Administration to Provide Paperwork Relief for Oklahoma Small Businesses who Utilized the COVID-19 Relief Program Sen.John Thune, ...
June 12, 2020 Collins Joins Bipartisan Group Introducing Bill to Expand Mental Health Services for Rural Farmers, Fishermen, and Forestry Professionals Amid COVID-19 Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 11, 2020 Thune Introduces Bill to Support Hand Sanitizer and Ethanol Production By Extending FDA Guidance Sen.John Thune
June 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Klobuchar, Rounds, Duckworth, Sullivan Call on Administration to Help Servicemembers and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "This week alone, the Senate is hosting 8 committee hearings on #COVID19. If Dems really wanted to move more relief forward, they'd be working with Republicans to develop bipartisan legislation that actually has a chance of passing Congress & being signed into law. They're not." Sen.John Thune
June 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Cortez Masto Urges Top Health Officials to Swiftly Distribute Emergency Covid-19 Funds to Hospitals Serving Low-Income, Vulnerable Populations Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "The effects of #COVID19 have further highlighted the advantages of #telehealth. Proud to see South Dakota's own @AveraHealth acting as an industry leader in this space. Supporting and expanding this technology will continue to be a priority for me." Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Great meeting with folks from Avera eCARE in Sioux Falls. #COVID19 has highlighted how powerful of a tool telehealth can be to meet our health care needs." Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Updates to #PPP have just been signed into law. This program, & other @SenateGOP -supported COVID relief, have been vital to getting our economy through this pandemic. Today's better-than-expected #JobsReport is a sign that these programs have helped #SmallBiz bounce back faster." Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Conaway Urges Pelosi and House Leadership to Protect Life in COVID-19 Legislation Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 5, 2020 Thune, Smith Introduce Bill to Allow Emergency Haying and Grazing on CRP Acres During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.John Thune, ...
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "There's more work ahead, but this is good news & a strong sign that safely reopening states is helping ease #COVID19 economic strain. Our economy was healthy & growing before the pandemic hit -- this is an indication that it may bounce back faster than predicted. #JobsReport" Sen.John Thune
June 4, 2020 Thune: COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights How Critical Transportation is to Our Economy Sen.John Thune
June 3, 2020 Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds, Sullivan Introduce Legislation to Help Servicemembers and Veterns Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 3, 2020 Klobuchar, Rounds, Duckworth, Sullivan Introduce Legislation to Help Servicemembers and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 27, 2020 Tweet - "Great news! We have all been praying for Jean." Sen.John Thune
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader - Emmer Leads Bipartisan Letter to Leadership Requesting Extension of Mental Telehealth Care Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - McConnell and Senate Republicans Urge DOJ to Investigate Improper PPP Funding for Planned Parenthood Sen.John Thune, ...
May 21, 2020 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
May 21, 2020 Johnson, Craig Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Support Small Meatpacking Plants Working Overtime To Feed America Rep.Dusty Johnson
May 20, 2020 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
May 19, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.John Thune
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "It's disappointing that Democrats are more focused on their left-wing pet projects than addressing the #COVID19 pandemic and its consequences. But that will not stop the Republican-led Senate from moving forward with the business of the American people." Sen.John Thune
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "The @SenateGOP has been busy in DC with: -Cmte oversight on #COVID19 -Key nominations -Critical national security bill +++ What have House Dems been doing? Show up for 24 hours, vote on a $3 trillion messaging bill, unilaterally change historic voting rules, & then leave town." Sen.John Thune
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "I'll be on @keloland with @SenatorRounds & @RepDustyJohnson tonight to answer questions and give an update on the federal government's #COVID19 response. Tune in" Sen.John Thune
May 18, 2020 Letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer - Crapo, Risch Urge Regulatory Relief to Spur Economic Recovery Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 18, 2020 Tweet - "This global pandemic will take a global response, but China's public-facing acts -- which it hopes will reverse focus on its initial negligence & mishandling of the #COVID19 outbreak -- run counter to China's suspected hacking to steal vaccine research." Sen.John Thune
May 15, 2020 Bad Reputation Rep.Dusty Johnson
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "We brought the Senate back to Washington to look at serious items and spent the last two weeks at work: hearing from experts on #COVID19, passing critical national security legislation, & monitoring the effectiveness of relief efforts already being implemented." Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Chinese disinformation/censorship is not unique to #COVID19. For years, communist #China has sought to hide the detention of #Uyghur & other minorities in #Xinjiang. Thanks for leading this effort for human rights & religious freedom, @marcorubio . Glad to support." Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Was on the air with @hughhewitt this AM. We spoke about House Dems' massive new spending package that's really a grab bag of Dem agenda items disguised as #COVID19 relief. As was said, it mentions cannabis more times than it mentions jobs. Nobody is taking it seriously." Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @hughhewitt about a viable #Phase4 #COVID19 relief bill. I told him that anything that passes the Senate has to be #bipartisan, but, sadly, it's hard to find any moderate Dem to sit down with because they're so held hostage to the House agenda." Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans will stand firm & pursue liability protections for Americans at the front line of the #COVID response/reopening. This is about protecting doctors, hospitals, schools, mom and pop restaurants -- people who are living in fear of being frivolously sued." Sen.John Thune
May 13, 2020 Tester, Rounds and colleagues fight to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Just left a @SenateCommerce hearing on broadband during #COVID19. It's clear that access to reliable internet services is a key part of what's kept our society turning during this crisis (i.e. distance learning for students, teleworking, and essential telehealth services)." Sen.John Thune
May 13, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science. and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on The State of Broadband Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.John Thune
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems unveiled a $3 trillion #COVID19 bill. $3 TRILLION -- all borrowed on the backs of our children & grandchildren. We haven't yet seen all the effects of the $2.4 trillion we already provided. Once that's been fully allocated, we will have a better sense if more is needed." Sen.John Thune
May 12, 2020 McSally-Supported Resolution to Include Taiwan in WHO Passes Senate Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats are blatantly using the #COVID19 crisis to try to implement their own liberal agenda." Sen.John Thune
May 12, 2020 Executive Calendar Sen.John Thune
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "I was pleased to join @SecretarySonny in announcing rural broadband funding for @SDNcomm in the Black Hills--this means more opportunities for telehealth, distance learning, precision ag, and so much more." Sen.John Thune
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems' bill includes tons of non-#COVID19 items. I keep hearing this bill branded as "CARES 2." They're trying to tie it to GOP's bipartisan #CARESACT to disguise their bad policy. It's a stretch to even call this a Phase IV approach since it has no chance of becoming law." Sen.John Thune
May 11, 2020 Senate Passes Inhofe, Menendez Legislation That Would Work Towards Taiwan's Inclusion in WHO Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - As Nation Faces Meat and Poultry Shortage, King Urges Inclusion of New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act in Next Pandemic Relief Bill Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Group Of Senators In Urging Indemnity Support For Pork Producers Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "Governors shouldn't attempt to cash in on American workers who are coming into states to help fight #COVID19. A hefty tax bill isn't the "thank you" our health care workers & first responders deserve. I have a bill to simplify tax issues for these workers." Sen.John Thune
May 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Peterson Leads Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers in Asking for FEMA Help on Livestock Depopulation, Disposal Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "I was glad to be back in Washington this week. In times of crisis, Congress is an essential industry for Americans. If we're asking nurses, grocery workers, truck drivers, & other Americans to go into work, their elected officials certainly should as well." Sen.John Thune
May 8, 2020 Argus Leader - America Doesn't Give Up Sen.John Thune
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - King Leads Bipartisan Effort Urging Senate to Support Charitable Nonprofits in Next Coronavirus Relief Package Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 7, 2020 Committee Leaders Introduce Data Privacy Bill Sen.John Thune, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Joni Ernst Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Administration to Protect Biofuels and Reject Legality of Waiving the Renewable Fuel Standard Sen.John Thune, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "China should be held accountable for under-reporting & lying about #COVID19 in their country. At a minimum, the world should ban the use of Huawei technology. If countries use Chinese tech in their #5G networks, China will be able to surveil & spy on people around the world." Sen.John Thune
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "When we think of heroism, we think of acts of superhuman courage & self-sacrifice. And, in these days of the #COVID pandemic, nurses have displayed special courage and quiet heroism as they continue to save lives knowing they are placing their own health in danger. #ThankANurse" Sen.John Thune
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "In honor of #NationalNursesWeek, I spoke on the Senate floor to thank our nurses, medical personnel, & other front line workers. Now more than ever, our country is indebted to these brave Americans who continue to do their jobs at risk to their own safety." Sen.John Thune
May 6, 2020 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "The South Dakota delegation is getting together later today for a call to discuss #COVID19 & answer South Dakotans' questions. You can join the call to ask questions or listen in. Time: 4:20 PM CT Phone number: 877-229-8493 Pin: 115923 @SenatorRounds @RepDustyJohnson" Sen.John Thune
May 5, 2020 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "All set up in my D.C. office. Even though we're back in Washington, I'm still taking a lot of my meetings virtually to help protect everyone's health and safety." Sen.John Thune
May 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Mullin Urges House Leaders to Include Funding for IHS, Tribal Health Facilities in Next Relief Package Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 2, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has devastated many of America's #SmallBiz -- layoffs soared by 1000% in March. To help save jobs, @SenateGOP created the #PaycheckProtectionProgram, but PPP isn't the only way we're helping America's small businesses. More in my op-ed:" Sen.John Thune
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Loved this clip. When Americans face challenges, the best of humanity shines through." Sen.John Thune
May 1, 2020 Argus Leader - Helping small businesses weather this storm Sen.John Thune
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "If nothing else, this pandemic should serve as a reminder to people around the world about how countries like China operate -- with a complete lack of transparency. AND the importance of not relying on China for essential items like medical supplies." Sen.John Thune
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "We're working to pass protections that require companies to provide Americans w/ more transparency & control over their personal health data during #COVID19. Businesses should be held accountable if they are collecting people's data without their knowledge or permission." Sen.John Thune
April 30, 2020 Thune, Wicker, Moran, Blackburn Announce Plans to Introduce Data Privacy Bill Sen.John Thune, ...
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Inhofe Joins Daines, Colleagues in Urging SBA to exclude Planned Parenthood from PPP loans Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 29, 2020 Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Honorable Kevin McCarthy House Minority Leader; Honorable Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Honorable Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Congressman Gonzalez Leads Bipartisan Letter to Reform Pharmacy DIR Fees Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives - Simpson and Fulcher Advocate for Long Term PILT and SRS Solution Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - DeGette leads 181 Members of Congress in urging relief for science and medical research community Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "#AmericaStrong" Sen.John Thune
April 28, 2020 Following Rounds Request, Administration Declares Meat Processing Plants as Critical Infrastructure by Invoking the Defense Production Act Sen.Mike Rounds
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