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Oct. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Bennet, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge USDA to Prioritize Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "I grew up hearing about Cecil Harris, the WWII fighter pilot ace who took down 24 Japanese airplanes in the Pacific & was one of my father's closest friends, but more South Dakotans should know about his heroism. Happy to see @KELOland telling his story." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "I enjoyed catching up with my longtime friend and former Senator Abdnor staffer, Carol Twedt, and her son today. They stopped by on behalf of @IJM, a great organization that is working to combat violence against women & children in Central America." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Looking forward to having you in South Dakota for the #DakotaMarker game. Maybe you could make this an annual trip? #GoJacks" Sen. John Thune
Oct. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to Hall of Fame Ag staffer Lynn Tjeerdsma for hosting us at his @bijouhills farm for S.D.'s 101st pheasant opener. #pheasantsfreefallin #hifromSD #65andsunny" Sen. John Thune
Oct. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Fall is synonymous with one thing for South Dakotans: pheasant hunting season. So much so that the 3rd Saturday in October could be considered an unofficial holiday. This is a tradition we're proud of and one I'm thrilled to participate in every year. Be safe out there, hunters." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 14, 2019 Tweet - "South Dakota is one of only a handful of states in the nation that celebrates #NativeAmericansDay, and I'm thankful for the opportunity to recognize it." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 13, 2019 South Dakota War College - A Tradition Unlike Any Other Sen. John Thune
Oct. 9, 2019 Native Sun News - Celebrating Native American Day Sen. John Thune
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Enjoyed having lunch and taking questions at the Wessington Springs Area Community Club meeting this afternoon. We discussed a variety of issues affecting South Dakotans -- including my bill, the #TracedAct, which will help combat irritating robocalls." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Great morning at Hobo Day! Fun to catch up with South Dakotans along the parade route and at the tailgate. Even got to throw the pigskin around with some future all-stars. Now it's time for @GoJacksFB to get the W! #GoJacks" Sen. John Thune
Sept. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Spoke at an @FCAnews event today in Sioux Falls about the importance of the FCA for athletes." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 26, 2019 Senators Introduce Legislation to Improve Corporate Transparency and Combat Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 26, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to Flandreau Sheriff Troy Wellman and Belle Fourche Sheriff Fred Lamphere for stopping by my office to update me on their communities and give feedback on work that can be done in Washington to better serve them." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to the Schmeling family for stopping by to say hello before their Capitol tour. I was very impressed with Jazzmyne's passion for preserving Christian values." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 21, 2019 Tweet - "We need a privacy law that allows consumers to consent to how their information is being collected and used." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "For 232 years, our Constitution has been challenged by wars, division, and centuries of change. Yet it stands strong, the guidepost of American liberty providing a framework of government for the greatest nation the world has ever known. #ConstitutionDay" Sen. John Thune
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "We remember. #NeverForget #911Anniversary #September11th" Sen. John Thune
Sept. 11, 2019 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
Sept. 10, 2019 Johnson Introduces Bill To Expand Childcare Options For Parents In College Rep. Dusty Johnson
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Humbling to address today's commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the first recorded arrival of slaves to the U.S. There is no undoing the sins of our past, but remembering them is an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to that new birth of freedom of which Lincoln spoke." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 6, 2019 Argus Leader - Confirming fair-minded judges and protecting the independent judiciary Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Hosted a town hall meeting at Bad River Senior Center in Philip. We discussed: passing #USMCA & other trade deals tackling high prescription drug costs my bill that would help stop illegal robocalls other important issues affecting seniors" Sen. John Thune
Aug. 31, 2019 Tweet - "I look forward to the South Dakota State Fair all year long -- it's always a great chance to chat with people from across the state. What a perfect way to close out the summer." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Scott Harris, Clerk for the Supreme Court of the U.S. - Senate Republicans Send Unified Message Against Democrats' Court-Packing Threat Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 23, 2019 The Argus Leader - Hope For a Better Future Sen. John Thune
Aug. 22, 2019 Great Faces, Great Places Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo - Baldwin, Rubio Lead 86 Senators in Calling on Secretary Pompeo to Urge Poland to Support Restitution for Holocaust Victims and their Families Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators Lankford, Coons Lead Letter on Concerns to Eliminate Refugee Cap Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Sasse Encourages President to Reject Pelosi's Pro-Abortion Extremism Sen. John Thune, ...
July 29, 2019 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Asylum Abuse Reduction Act Sen. Mike Rounds
July 26, 2019 Cassidy, Inhofe, Blackburn, Cramer, Rounds, Hern Introduce Asylum Abuse Reduction Act Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 19, 2019 The Border Crisis has Reached Unprecedented Levels Sen. Mike Rounds
July 18, 2019 Bilirakis Coauthors Legislation to Improve Transparency and Ensure Addiction Funding Is Effectively Spent Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 18, 2019 Reps. Burchett and Rouda introduce bipartisan Effective Drug Control Strategy Act Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 10, 2019 Johnson, Rounds, Sinema, Lankford, O'halleran, Cole Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Repeal Antiquated, Hostile Laws Directed Toward Native Americans Rep. Dusty Johnson
June 28, 2019 Rep. David Trone Introduces Bipartisan Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2019 Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 27, 2019 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020--Resumed Sen. John Thune
June 27, 2019 Tweet - "The House just passed the Senate's #bipartisan bill to address the #HumanitarianCrisis at our #SouthernBorder. Glad to see @HouseDemocrats finally put politics aside and join us in providing relief through this critical funding." Sen. John Thune
June 26, 2019 Tweet - "The funding just passed by the Senate is desperately needed to help our federal agencies provide humanitarian relief while also ensuring the safety and security of all those involved. My full statement on the #bipartisan bill" Sen. John Thune
June 26, 2019 Tweet - "The #HumanitarianCrisis is unlike anything we've seen at our border. Resources are stretched to a breaking point -- making it more difficult to provide adequate care to families & unaccompanied children. The Senate just passed a bill, which I supported, to provide vital funding." Sen. John Thune
June 26, 2019 Thune Statement on Senate Passage of Humanitarian Aid to Address the Crisis at Our Southern Border Sen. John Thune
June 18, 2019 Udall, Rounds, Heinrich File Bipartisan Amendment to Enable All Military Women to Count Maternity Leave Towards Years of Service Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt - Newhouse, Peterson Lead Bipartisan Letter to Support ESA Delisting of Gray Wolf Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 23, 2019 Heinrich, Capito Introduce Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 23, 2019 Senate Overwhelmingly Approves Thune, Markey Bill to Crack Down on Annoying, Illegal, and Abusive Robocalls Sen. John Thune, ...
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "Glad my bipartisan bill to help stop robocall scammers and criminals passed the Senate by a vote of 97-1. Thanks to @SenMarkey for all of his work on this bill. We urge the House to take up the TRACED Act without delay. https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=press-releases&id=E4F86936-0419-48FB-BCD6-EC05CC71FE60 …" Sen. John Thune
May 22, 2019 Letter to Sen. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Sen. Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Sen. Ron Johnson, Chairman of the the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Sen. Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Romney Joins Effort to Protect and Renew Tourism Partnership Sen. John Thune, ...
May 22, 2019 Letter to Robert W. Cook, President and Chief Executive Officer of FINRA - Van Hollen, Colleagues Call for New Rule to Protect Seniors from Unscrupulous Financial Advisors Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 16, 2019 Rounds Introduces Constitutional Carry States' Rights Act Sen. Mike Rounds
Date Title Politician
Oct. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Bennet, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge USDA to Prioritize Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "I grew up hearing about Cecil Harris, the WWII fighter pilot ace who took down 24 Japanese airplanes in the Pacific & was one of my father's closest friends, but more South Dakotans should know about his heroism. Happy to see @KELOland telling his story." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "I enjoyed catching up with my longtime friend and former Senator Abdnor staffer, Carol Twedt, and her son today. They stopped by on behalf of @IJM, a great organization that is working to combat violence against women & children in Central America." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Looking forward to having you in South Dakota for the #DakotaMarker game. Maybe you could make this an annual trip? #GoJacks" Sen.John Thune
Oct. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to Hall of Fame Ag staffer Lynn Tjeerdsma for hosting us at his @bijouhills farm for S.D.'s 101st pheasant opener. #pheasantsfreefallin #hifromSD #65andsunny" Sen.John Thune
Oct. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Fall is synonymous with one thing for South Dakotans: pheasant hunting season. So much so that the 3rd Saturday in October could be considered an unofficial holiday. This is a tradition we're proud of and one I'm thrilled to participate in every year. Be safe out there, hunters." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 14, 2019 Tweet - "South Dakota is one of only a handful of states in the nation that celebrates #NativeAmericansDay, and I'm thankful for the opportunity to recognize it." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 13, 2019 South Dakota War College - A Tradition Unlike Any Other Sen.John Thune
Oct. 9, 2019 Native Sun News - Celebrating Native American Day Sen.John Thune
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Enjoyed having lunch and taking questions at the Wessington Springs Area Community Club meeting this afternoon. We discussed a variety of issues affecting South Dakotans -- including my bill, the #TracedAct, which will help combat irritating robocalls." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Great morning at Hobo Day! Fun to catch up with South Dakotans along the parade route and at the tailgate. Even got to throw the pigskin around with some future all-stars. Now it's time for @GoJacksFB to get the W! #GoJacks" Sen.John Thune
Sept. 30, 2019 Tweet - "Spoke at an @FCAnews event today in Sioux Falls about the importance of the FCA for athletes." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 26, 2019 Senators Introduce Legislation to Improve Corporate Transparency and Combat Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 26, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to Flandreau Sheriff Troy Wellman and Belle Fourche Sheriff Fred Lamphere for stopping by my office to update me on their communities and give feedback on work that can be done in Washington to better serve them." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to the Schmeling family for stopping by to say hello before their Capitol tour. I was very impressed with Jazzmyne's passion for preserving Christian values." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 21, 2019 Tweet - "We need a privacy law that allows consumers to consent to how their information is being collected and used." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "For 232 years, our Constitution has been challenged by wars, division, and centuries of change. Yet it stands strong, the guidepost of American liberty providing a framework of government for the greatest nation the world has ever known. #ConstitutionDay" Sen.John Thune
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "We remember. #NeverForget #911Anniversary #September11th" Sen.John Thune
Sept. 11, 2019 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
Sept. 10, 2019 Johnson Introduces Bill To Expand Childcare Options For Parents In College Rep.Dusty Johnson
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Humbling to address today's commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the first recorded arrival of slaves to the U.S. There is no undoing the sins of our past, but remembering them is an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to that new birth of freedom of which Lincoln spoke." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 6, 2019 Argus Leader - Confirming fair-minded judges and protecting the independent judiciary Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Hosted a town hall meeting at Bad River Senior Center in Philip. We discussed: passing #USMCA & other trade deals tackling high prescription drug costs my bill that would help stop illegal robocalls other important issues affecting seniors" Sen.John Thune
Aug. 31, 2019 Tweet - "I look forward to the South Dakota State Fair all year long -- it's always a great chance to chat with people from across the state. What a perfect way to close out the summer." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Scott Harris, Clerk for the Supreme Court of the U.S. - Senate Republicans Send Unified Message Against Democrats' Court-Packing Threat Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 23, 2019 The Argus Leader - Hope For a Better Future Sen.John Thune
Aug. 22, 2019 Great Faces, Great Places Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo - Baldwin, Rubio Lead 86 Senators in Calling on Secretary Pompeo to Urge Poland to Support Restitution for Holocaust Victims and their Families Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators Lankford, Coons Lead Letter on Concerns to Eliminate Refugee Cap Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Sasse Encourages President to Reject Pelosi's Pro-Abortion Extremism Sen.John Thune, ...
July 29, 2019 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Asylum Abuse Reduction Act Sen.Mike Rounds
July 26, 2019 Cassidy, Inhofe, Blackburn, Cramer, Rounds, Hern Introduce Asylum Abuse Reduction Act Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 19, 2019 The Border Crisis has Reached Unprecedented Levels Sen.Mike Rounds
July 18, 2019 Bilirakis Coauthors Legislation to Improve Transparency and Ensure Addiction Funding Is Effectively Spent Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 18, 2019 Reps. Burchett and Rouda introduce bipartisan Effective Drug Control Strategy Act Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 10, 2019 Johnson, Rounds, Sinema, Lankford, O'halleran, Cole Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Repeal Antiquated, Hostile Laws Directed Toward Native Americans Rep.Dusty Johnson
June 28, 2019 Rep. David Trone Introduces Bipartisan Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act of 2019 Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 27, 2019 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020--Resumed Sen.John Thune
June 27, 2019 Tweet - "The House just passed the Senate's #bipartisan bill to address the #HumanitarianCrisis at our #SouthernBorder. Glad to see @HouseDemocrats finally put politics aside and join us in providing relief through this critical funding." Sen.John Thune
June 26, 2019 Tweet - "The funding just passed by the Senate is desperately needed to help our federal agencies provide humanitarian relief while also ensuring the safety and security of all those involved. My full statement on the #bipartisan bill" Sen.John Thune
June 26, 2019 Tweet - "The #HumanitarianCrisis is unlike anything we've seen at our border. Resources are stretched to a breaking point -- making it more difficult to provide adequate care to families & unaccompanied children. The Senate just passed a bill, which I supported, to provide vital funding." Sen.John Thune
June 26, 2019 Thune Statement on Senate Passage of Humanitarian Aid to Address the Crisis at Our Southern Border Sen.John Thune
June 18, 2019 Udall, Rounds, Heinrich File Bipartisan Amendment to Enable All Military Women to Count Maternity Leave Towards Years of Service Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt - Newhouse, Peterson Lead Bipartisan Letter to Support ESA Delisting of Gray Wolf Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 23, 2019 Heinrich, Capito Introduce Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation Act Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 23, 2019 Senate Overwhelmingly Approves Thune, Markey Bill to Crack Down on Annoying, Illegal, and Abusive Robocalls Sen.John Thune, ...
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "Glad my bipartisan bill to help stop robocall scammers and criminals passed the Senate by a vote of 97-1. Thanks to @SenMarkey for all of his work on this bill. We urge the House to take up the TRACED Act without delay. https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=press-releases&id=E4F86936-0419-48FB-BCD6-EC05CC71FE60 …" Sen.John Thune
May 22, 2019 Letter to Sen. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Sen. Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Sen. Ron Johnson, Chairman of the the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Sen. Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Romney Joins Effort to Protect and Renew Tourism Partnership Sen.John Thune, ...
May 22, 2019 Letter to Robert W. Cook, President and Chief Executive Officer of FINRA - Van Hollen, Colleagues Call for New Rule to Protect Seniors from Unscrupulous Financial Advisors Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 16, 2019 Rounds Introduces Constitutional Carry States' Rights Act Sen.Mike Rounds
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