×
Meet Civic Sage
Ask real questions about politics—and get clear, factual answers.
Civic Sage pulls directly from
Vote Smart's verified, nonpartisan research.
No opinions. No spin. Just trusted context.
Built with boundaries, on purpose
So you get facts you can trust.
You can ask about:
Your representatives & their biographies
Voting records, legislation, & ballots
Special interest groups & political influence
How government works
Start Chatting
Learn More
HAVE OUR BACKS
Sign Up
Already Registered?
face
lock_outline
×
Sign Up
Already Registered?
face
lock_outline
THE FACTS
BIO
BIO
VOTES
VOTES
POSITIONS
POSITIONS
RATINGS
RATINGS
Donate
No Thank You
OFFICIALS
LEGISLATION
INTEREST GROUPS
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
COMMITTEES
VETOES
Public Statements
Reset All Filters
Office
Congressional
Presidential
Congressional
Gubernatorial
State Legislative
Federal Judicial
Statewide
State Judicial
State
South Dakota
Alabama
Alaska
American Samoa
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Guam
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
National
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Northern Mariana Islands
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virgin Islands
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Issue
Agriculture and Food
All Issues
Abortion
Agriculture and Food
Animals and Wildlife
Arts, Entertainment, and History
Budget, Spending and Taxes
Business and Consumers
Business, Consumers, and Employees
Campaign Finance
Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Conservative
Constitution
Criminal Justice
Death Penalty
Defense
Drugs
Economy and Fiscal
Education
Elections
Employment and Affirmative Action
Energy
Entitlements and the Safety Net
Environment
Executive Branch
Family
Federal, State and Local Relations
Finance and Banking
Fiscally Conservative
Fiscally Liberal
Food Processing and Sales
Foreign Affairs
Foreign Aid
Gambling and Gaming
Government Budget and Spending
Government Operations
Guns
Health Insurance
Health and Health Care
High Priority
Higher Education
Housing and Property
Ideology
Immigration
Impartial/Nonpartisan
Indigenous Peoples
Industries
Infrastructure
Issues
Judicial Branch
K-12 Education
Labor Unions
Legal
Legislative Branch
Liberal
Low Priority
Marijuana
Marriage
Military Personnel
Minors and Children
Monetary Policy
National Security
Natural Resources
Oil and Gas
Populations
Priorities
Religion
Reproduction
Science
Science, Technology and Communication
Senior Citizens
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Social
Socially Conservative
Socially Liberal
Stem Cell Research
Taxes
Technology and Communication
Trade
Transportation
Unemployed and Low-Income
Veterans
Women
Limit results to:
Officials
Candidates
Date Range
Start Date
End Date
Apply
Keyword Search
enter search term
Search string must be longer than 3 characters.
Page 6 of 18
chevron_left
6
7
8
9
10
chevron_right
results per page:
50
75
50
25
Date
Title
Politician
July 29, 2020
Tweet - "It makes no sense to most South Dakotans why a t-shirt they wear can say "made in country x" but often the beef we eat cannot. Americans would like to know where in the world their beef is coming from, yet the @WTO continues to rule against country-of-origin labeling for beef."
Sen. John Thune
July 28, 2020
Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Bill to Ensure Better Meat Processing and Labeling
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives - Baldwin Leads Bipartisan Group of Senate and House Members Calling for More Support for Farmers, Agriculture Economy in Next Covid-19 Relief Package
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 24, 2020
Gardner Lends Support to Allow Emergency Haying and Grazing on CRP Land During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. John Thune, ...
July 22, 2020
Tweet - ". @USDA has released its report on recent cattle market volatility, which I'll be reviewing closely. I continue to have concerns about potential price manipulation/anticompetitive activities in meatpacking & will press @TheJusticeDept to conclude its investigation into the matter."
Sen. John Thune
July 22, 2020
Tweet - "A few of my priorities in this next phase of federal #COVID relief: -More relief for struggling Americans -Funding for impacted farmers & ranchers -Protection from surprise state taxes for #COVID relief & mobile/remote workers -Telehealth -Liability protections for schools & biz"
Sen. John Thune
July 22, 2020
Thune Statement on USDA Cattle Market Investigation Report
Sen. John Thune
July 22, 2020
Johnson Statement on USDA Cattle Investigation
Rep. Dusty Johnson
July 21, 2020
Johnson, Conaway: Farmers to Families Food Box Program Off to a Good Start
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 21, 2020
Hearing of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations - Opening Statement of Rep. Dusty Johnson, Hearing on the Famers to Families Food Box Program
Rep. Dusty Johnson
July 21, 2020
USDA: Cattle Market Investigation Findings Coming Soon
Rep. Dusty Johnson
July 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Rick Crawford Encourages the House to Lead Reforms in Agriculture Supply Chain
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 12, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Thune, Stabenow, Johnson, and Loebsack Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging USDA to Provide Flexibility for Harvesting and Grazing Cover Crops on Prevented Plant Acres
Sen. John Thune, ...
July 1, 2020
Tweet - "A great day for our farmers, ranchers, and workers across the country. Today, the new and improved trade deal between the USA and our two biggest trading partners, Canada & Mexico, goes into effect. The #USMCA will help expand markets for #Americanmade goods & services."
Sen. John Thune
June 30, 2020
Johnson, Cuellar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Meat and Poultry Producers
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Senate Agriculture Committee Urges Secretary Perdue to Extend WIC Flexibilities
Sen. John Thune, ...
June 19, 2020
South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Investing in the Future of Agriculture
Sen. John Thune
June 18, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Crawford, Kildee Lead Bipartisan Effort to Increase Access to Healthy Food During Coronavirus Pandemic
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 15, 2020
Rounds: Growing Momentum for New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 12, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Thune, Stabenow, Johnson, and Loebsack Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging USDA to Provide Flexibility for Harvesting and Grazing Cover Crops on Prevented Plant Acres
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 11, 2020
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution
Sen. John Thune
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "Important reminder: with a GOP-led Senate & Dem-led House, any bill must be #bipartisan to become law. To get things done, we must work together. Glad to work w/ @SenatorBaldwin today on an important bill to tweak the #PPP to support American producers who help #FeedTheWorld."
Sen. John Thune
June 9, 2020
Thune, Baldwin Introduce Bill to Improve Paycheck Protection Program for Agricultural Producers
Sen. John Thune, ...
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "Glad to see the DOJ is stepping up and investigating this. This is important news for our ranchers and shows the administration is listening to our calls for the truth."
Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2020
Thune, Smith Introduce Bill to Allow Emergency Haying and Grazing on CRP Acres During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 29, 2020
Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary - Lucas Joins Colleagues Advocating Flexibility for Oklahoma's Cattle Producers
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 28, 2020
ArgiPulse - Put Our Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster the Food Supply Chain in Any New COVID-19 Relief Package
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 21, 2020
Johnson, Craig Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Support Small Meatpacking Plants Working Overtime To Feed America
Rep. Dusty Johnson
May 21, 2020
Tweet - "The @nytimes thinks this is the end of meat They should visit SD, try our high-quality meat products, & get to know the South Dakotans who work hard every day to help feed the world. Step out of their bubble."
Sen. John Thune
May 21, 2020
Tweet - "This headline."
Sen. John Thune
May 20, 2020
Johnson, Torres Small Introduce Bipartisan Farming Support To States Act
Rep. Dusty Johnson
May 20, 2020
Torres Small, Johnson Introduce Bipartisan Farming Support to States Act
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "I've been urging the @USDA to get this assistance out to our producers. During this crisis, many Americans have come face-to-face with the reality that food doesn't come from the grocery store shelf -- it comes from the tireless work of farmers & ranchers. #FarmersFeedTheWorld"
Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020
Thune Working Hard For South Dakota's Cattle Producers
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 - "JI believe American consumers have the right to know where the beef they purchase comes from. Especially during these uncertain times, the least we can do for ranchers & consumers is to provide them with the benefit of seeing "made in the USA' labels on grocery store shelves."
Sen. John Thune
May 12, 2020
Letter to Hon. William Barr, U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General - Senator Doug Jones Calls on Justice Department to Investigate Potentially Illegal Practices by Beef Packers
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 12, 2020
Johnson Supports Bill To Safeguard Agriculture From Foreign Investments
Rep. Dusty Johnson
May 12, 2020
Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency in Cattle Pricing
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 12, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Thune, Rounds Join Colleagues in Requesting DOJ to Investigate Potential Illegal Practices by Beef Packers
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 12, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Delegation Urges USDA to Allow State-Approved Meat and Poultry Products to Be Donated or Sold Across State Lines
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 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
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 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 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 - "Biofuels create jobs, add value to American agriculture, bolster our energy independence, and provide an affordable, cleaner fuel. Waiving the RFS would undercut our rural economy at an already challenging time."
Sen. John Thune
May 5, 2020
Rep. Austin Scott Introduces Legislation to Raise CCC's Borrowing Authority
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Marshall Requests Update on Packer Investigation
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
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
July 29, 2020
Tweet - "It makes no sense to most South Dakotans why a t-shirt they wear can say "made in country x" but often the beef we eat cannot. Americans would like to know where in the world their beef is coming from, yet the @WTO continues to rule against country-of-origin labeling for beef."
Sen.John Thune
July 28, 2020
Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Bill to Ensure Better Meat Processing and Labeling
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives - Baldwin Leads Bipartisan Group of Senate and House Members Calling for More Support for Farmers, Agriculture Economy in Next Covid-19 Relief Package
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 24, 2020
Gardner Lends Support to Allow Emergency Haying and Grazing on CRP Land During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.John Thune, ...
July 22, 2020
Tweet - ". @USDA has released its report on recent cattle market volatility, which I'll be reviewing closely. I continue to have concerns about potential price manipulation/anticompetitive activities in meatpacking & will press @TheJusticeDept to conclude its investigation into the matter."
Sen.John Thune
July 22, 2020
Tweet - "A few of my priorities in this next phase of federal #COVID relief: -More relief for struggling Americans -Funding for impacted farmers & ranchers -Protection from surprise state taxes for #COVID relief & mobile/remote workers -Telehealth -Liability protections for schools & biz"
Sen.John Thune
July 22, 2020
Thune Statement on USDA Cattle Market Investigation Report
Sen.John Thune
July 22, 2020
Johnson Statement on USDA Cattle Investigation
Rep.Dusty Johnson
July 21, 2020
Johnson, Conaway: Farmers to Families Food Box Program Off to a Good Start
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 21, 2020
Hearing of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations - Opening Statement of Rep. Dusty Johnson, Hearing on the Famers to Families Food Box Program
Rep.Dusty Johnson
July 21, 2020
USDA: Cattle Market Investigation Findings Coming Soon
Rep.Dusty Johnson
July 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Rick Crawford Encourages the House to Lead Reforms in Agriculture Supply Chain
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 12, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Thune, Stabenow, Johnson, and Loebsack Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging USDA to Provide Flexibility for Harvesting and Grazing Cover Crops on Prevented Plant Acres
Sen.John Thune, ...
July 1, 2020
Tweet - "A great day for our farmers, ranchers, and workers across the country. Today, the new and improved trade deal between the USA and our two biggest trading partners, Canada & Mexico, goes into effect. The #USMCA will help expand markets for #Americanmade goods & services."
Sen.John Thune
June 30, 2020
Johnson, Cuellar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Meat and Poultry Producers
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Senate Agriculture Committee Urges Secretary Perdue to Extend WIC Flexibilities
Sen.John Thune, ...
June 19, 2020
South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Investing in the Future of Agriculture
Sen.John Thune
June 18, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Crawford, Kildee Lead Bipartisan Effort to Increase Access to Healthy Food During Coronavirus Pandemic
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 15, 2020
Rounds: Growing Momentum for New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 12, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Thune, Stabenow, Johnson, and Loebsack Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging USDA to Provide Flexibility for Harvesting and Grazing Cover Crops on Prevented Plant Acres
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 11, 2020
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution
Sen.John Thune
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "Important reminder: with a GOP-led Senate & Dem-led House, any bill must be #bipartisan to become law. To get things done, we must work together. Glad to work w/ @SenatorBaldwin today on an important bill to tweak the #PPP to support American producers who help #FeedTheWorld."
Sen.John Thune
June 9, 2020
Thune, Baldwin Introduce Bill to Improve Paycheck Protection Program for Agricultural Producers
Sen.John Thune, ...
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "Glad to see the DOJ is stepping up and investigating this. This is important news for our ranchers and shows the administration is listening to our calls for the truth."
Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2020
Thune, Smith Introduce Bill to Allow Emergency Haying and Grazing on CRP Acres During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 29, 2020
Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary - Lucas Joins Colleagues Advocating Flexibility for Oklahoma's Cattle Producers
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 28, 2020
ArgiPulse - Put Our Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster the Food Supply Chain in Any New COVID-19 Relief Package
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 21, 2020
Johnson, Craig Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Support Small Meatpacking Plants Working Overtime To Feed America
Rep.Dusty Johnson
May 21, 2020
Tweet - "The @nytimes thinks this is the end of meat They should visit SD, try our high-quality meat products, & get to know the South Dakotans who work hard every day to help feed the world. Step out of their bubble."
Sen.John Thune
May 21, 2020
Tweet - "This headline."
Sen.John Thune
May 20, 2020
Johnson, Torres Small Introduce Bipartisan Farming Support To States Act
Rep.Dusty Johnson
May 20, 2020
Torres Small, Johnson Introduce Bipartisan Farming Support to States Act
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 19, 2020
Tweet - "I've been urging the @USDA to get this assistance out to our producers. During this crisis, many Americans have come face-to-face with the reality that food doesn't come from the grocery store shelf -- it comes from the tireless work of farmers & ranchers. #FarmersFeedTheWorld"
Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020
Thune Working Hard For South Dakota's Cattle Producers
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 - "JI believe American consumers have the right to know where the beef they purchase comes from. Especially during these uncertain times, the least we can do for ranchers & consumers is to provide them with the benefit of seeing "made in the USA' labels on grocery store shelves."
Sen.John Thune
May 12, 2020
Letter to Hon. William Barr, U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General - Senator Doug Jones Calls on Justice Department to Investigate Potentially Illegal Practices by Beef Packers
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 12, 2020
Johnson Supports Bill To Safeguard Agriculture From Foreign Investments
Rep.Dusty Johnson
May 12, 2020
Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency in Cattle Pricing
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 12, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Thune, Rounds Join Colleagues in Requesting DOJ to Investigate Potential Illegal Practices by Beef Packers
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 12, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Delegation Urges USDA to Allow State-Approved Meat and Poultry Products to Be Donated or Sold Across State Lines
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 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
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 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 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 - "Biofuels create jobs, add value to American agriculture, bolster our energy independence, and provide an affordable, cleaner fuel. Waiving the RFS would undercut our rural economy at an already challenging time."
Sen.John Thune
May 5, 2020
Rep. Austin Scott Introduces Legislation to Raise CCC's Borrowing Authority
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Marshall Requests Update on Packer Investigation
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 28, 2020
Following Rounds Request, Administration Declares Meat Processing Plants as Critical Infrastructure by Invoking the Defense Production Act
Sen.Mike Rounds
Page 6 of 18
chevron_left
6
7
8
9
10
chevron_right
clear
Log in
face
lock_outline
face
person
person_outline
email
lock
lock_outline
Enter the same password as above, for verification.
arrow_upward