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March 16, 2021
Thune, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Law Enforcement Officers
Sen. John Thune
March 11, 2021
Nomination of Xavier Becerra
Sen. John Thune
March 11, 2021
Thune Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Block Taxpayer-Funded Gun Registries Lawmakers Offer "GRIP Act' in Continued Effort to Protect Gun Owners' Privacy Rights
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 11, 2021
Tweet - "Federal funds shouldn't be spent to violate the privacy of Americans. I'm supporting a bill to help defend against firearm registries & gun owner databases that could violate the privacy of law-abiding citizens exercising their clear 2nd Amendment rights."
Sen. John Thune
March 1, 2021
Thune Reintroduces Bill to Prioritize H-2B Visa Allocation to Low Unemployment States
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 25, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rounds and Colleagues Urge President Biden to Withdraw Becerra
Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 23, 2021
Bipartisan, Bicameral FEEDD Act Provides Forage Grazing Flexibility for Farmers & Ranchers
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 11, 2021
Letter to President Joe Biden - Lankford Joins Cotton and Colleagues to Warn President Biden of Immigration Crisis, Health Risks
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 11, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Colleagues Warn President Biden of Immigration Crisis, Health Risks
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Senators Reintroduce Bill to Help Businesses Comply with Worker Eligibility Laws
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
As Biden Administration Rolls Back Immigration Enforcement, Ernst, Grassley, Colleagues Reintroduce "Sarah's Law' Ahead of the Fifth Anniversary of Sarah Root's Death
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp on January 27, 1945. On International Holocaust Remembrance Day -- and every day -- we honor victims and their families. We must never forget the atrocities of the Holocaust. #WeRemember"
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S Small Business Administration - Rounds, Colleagues: Stop Illegal PPP Loans to Planned Parenthood
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 18, 2021
Tweet - "Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy stands tall in our country's history. He helped lead our nation toward a better future. Today, we remember him and everything he stood for. https://keloland.com/news/local-news/mlk-jr-interview-in-sioux-falls-from-1961/ #MLKDay"
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 13, 2021
Johnson Statement on Impeachment
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Jan. 8, 2021
Tweet - "Kimberley & I are heartbroken to learn that a U.S. Capitol Police officer has died heroically defending the Capitol against despicable violence. We're praying for the officer's family & for all the members of the @CapitolPolice, who are mourning the loss of their fellow officer."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 6, 2021
Rounds: Violence and Destruction are Never the Answer
Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Chilling. The Chinese Communist Party is seeking to automate its detention and oppression of #Uyghur and other minorities using @Huawei. The U.S. is right to sanction China for human rights abuses and lead global efforts to divest Huwaei tech."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 5, 2020
Tweet - "I will always stand for protecting religious liberty -- a core 1st Amendment right that cannot be sidelined by this pandemic. Gov't officials must respect this freedom when imposing COVID restrictions & CANNOT subject religious institutions to disproportionately severe measures."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2020
McConnell, Paul, and 36 Senate Republicans File Brief Urging Supreme Court to Reaffirm Religious Liberty Still Exists in a Pandemic
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 26, 2020
Tweet - "Every year, I reflect on how blessed I am to call South Dakota home. I am thankful for the beauty of our state -- for our wide-open spaces & soaring hills -- and I'm thankful for the kindness, graciousness, & resilience of South Dakotas. From my family to yours, happy Thanksgiving."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 22, 2020
South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Tough Times Highlight Blessings
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 12, 2020
Tweet - "These are the real consequences of the "defund the police" movement. Liberal-led cities that jumped on the bandwagon & threw their police departments under the bus will be less safe as a result. A step in the wrong direction."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 6, 2020
Angels in Adoption
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Nov. 2, 2020
Tweet - "Happy Birthday to my favorite state in the union. I am so grateful to call South Dakota home."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 30, 2020
America is a Special Place
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Oct. 29, 2020
Interior Announces the Delisting of the Gray Wolf in the Lower 48
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 23, 2020
Tweet - "Honored to have received an A rating by the U.S. Inst. Against Human Trafficking. Federal, state, & local partners must all do our part to eradicate this evil and keep our children safe. The work continues until we #endhumantrafficking"
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 17, 2020
Tweet - "A little bit of wind and rain can't ruin opening day of pheasant season. I look forward to this day every year. It's a great way to get out on the prairies of South Dakota and take in some of our state's wonderful beauty."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 16, 2020
A South Dakota Tradition
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 12, 2020
Tweet - "Today, in South Dakota, we're celebrating Native Americans' Day. I am proud to serve all of our Dakota, Nakota, and Lakota people, and I'm thankful to live in a state that celebrates its Native American history & traditions."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 12, 2020
Tweet - "I was proud to watch my @SenateGOP colleagues defend religious liberty at today's hearing. Our Constitution specifically bans religious tests for public service. No one's religion -- whatever it is -- can disqualify them to serve on the court. Nor should it."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 11, 2020
South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Families Helping Families
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 9, 2020
From Heroin to Hope
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Oct. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Coastal elites are so disconnected from the heart of America. Having religious beliefs should never disqualify an American from getting a job she's qualified for. In the upcoming confirmation hearing, I hope Judge Barrett's record is evaluated -- not her religion."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 7, 2020
Tweet - "In America, we can't discriminate based on religion. We can't refuse to hire someone because of their religion. Yet, some Democrat senators are already questioning whether Judge Barrett's religion is a reason she isn't fit to serve on SCOTUS. That's not right."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Anyone who fairly & honestly evaluates Judge Amy Coney Barrett's fitness to serve on the Supreme Court will find a supremely qualified nominee with decades of experience. Unfortunately, some Senate Democrats appear set on writing her off because of her personal religious beliefs."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 30, 2020
Johnson Legislation Honoring Ben Reifel Passes the House
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Sept. 25, 2020
Tweet - "Link to LIVE coverage of the buffalo roundup at Custer State Park starting at 9:30 a.m. MT. One of the best events of the year. Enjoy!"
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 24, 2020
Hearing of the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Public Safety Broadband Network, Including Testimony From South Dakota Law Enforcement Officer
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 17, 2020
Newhouse Leads Colleagues to Demand House Vote on MMIW Legislation
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 17, 2020
Loeffler, Tillis, Colleagues Seek to Punish Criminals Who Target Law Enforcement
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 17, 2020
Rounds Receives Top Rating from Pro-Life Group
Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 17, 2020
Rounds, Colleagues Lead Effort to Punish Criminals for Targeting Law Enforcement Officers
Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 15, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Dems recently filibustered: Relief funding for schools COVID vaccine funding Stimulus payments to Americans Police reform Now, they're saying they would eliminate the filibuster. This situation stretches the meaning of irony -- even by Washington standards."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 11, 2020
Tweet - "On the anniversary of 9/11, we remember to #NeverForget & continue to honor the legacy set by all the brave Americans who sacrificed that day. There are countless examples of super-human bravery on #September11. This story of #Flight93 is one of the most striking examples."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Bar, United States Attorney General - Inhofe, Tillis, Senate Colleagues Push to Ensure Law Enforcement Officials are Protected
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
Never Forget
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Senator Collins Joins Effort to Ensure Law Enforcement Officials Are Protected
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 4, 2020
Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Wicker Leads 94 Pro-Life Legislators in Call to End Taxpayer-Funded Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Sen. John Thune, ...
Date
Title
Politician
March 16, 2021
Thune, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Law Enforcement Officers
Sen.John Thune
March 11, 2021
Nomination of Xavier Becerra
Sen.John Thune
March 11, 2021
Thune Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Block Taxpayer-Funded Gun Registries Lawmakers Offer "GRIP Act' in Continued Effort to Protect Gun Owners' Privacy Rights
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 11, 2021
Tweet - "Federal funds shouldn't be spent to violate the privacy of Americans. I'm supporting a bill to help defend against firearm registries & gun owner databases that could violate the privacy of law-abiding citizens exercising their clear 2nd Amendment rights."
Sen.John Thune
March 1, 2021
Thune Reintroduces Bill to Prioritize H-2B Visa Allocation to Low Unemployment States
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 25, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rounds and Colleagues Urge President Biden to Withdraw Becerra
Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 23, 2021
Bipartisan, Bicameral FEEDD Act Provides Forage Grazing Flexibility for Farmers & Ranchers
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 11, 2021
Letter to President Joe Biden - Lankford Joins Cotton and Colleagues to Warn President Biden of Immigration Crisis, Health Risks
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 11, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Colleagues Warn President Biden of Immigration Crisis, Health Risks
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Senators Reintroduce Bill to Help Businesses Comply with Worker Eligibility Laws
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
As Biden Administration Rolls Back Immigration Enforcement, Ernst, Grassley, Colleagues Reintroduce "Sarah's Law' Ahead of the Fifth Anniversary of Sarah Root's Death
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp on January 27, 1945. On International Holocaust Remembrance Day -- and every day -- we honor victims and their families. We must never forget the atrocities of the Holocaust. #WeRemember"
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S Small Business Administration - Rounds, Colleagues: Stop Illegal PPP Loans to Planned Parenthood
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 18, 2021
Tweet - "Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy stands tall in our country's history. He helped lead our nation toward a better future. Today, we remember him and everything he stood for. https://keloland.com/news/local-news/mlk-jr-interview-in-sioux-falls-from-1961/ #MLKDay"
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 13, 2021
Johnson Statement on Impeachment
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Jan. 8, 2021
Tweet - "Kimberley & I are heartbroken to learn that a U.S. Capitol Police officer has died heroically defending the Capitol against despicable violence. We're praying for the officer's family & for all the members of the @CapitolPolice, who are mourning the loss of their fellow officer."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 6, 2021
Rounds: Violence and Destruction are Never the Answer
Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Chilling. The Chinese Communist Party is seeking to automate its detention and oppression of #Uyghur and other minorities using @Huawei. The U.S. is right to sanction China for human rights abuses and lead global efforts to divest Huwaei tech."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 5, 2020
Tweet - "I will always stand for protecting religious liberty -- a core 1st Amendment right that cannot be sidelined by this pandemic. Gov't officials must respect this freedom when imposing COVID restrictions & CANNOT subject religious institutions to disproportionately severe measures."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2020
McConnell, Paul, and 36 Senate Republicans File Brief Urging Supreme Court to Reaffirm Religious Liberty Still Exists in a Pandemic
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 26, 2020
Tweet - "Every year, I reflect on how blessed I am to call South Dakota home. I am thankful for the beauty of our state -- for our wide-open spaces & soaring hills -- and I'm thankful for the kindness, graciousness, & resilience of South Dakotas. From my family to yours, happy Thanksgiving."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 22, 2020
South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Tough Times Highlight Blessings
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 12, 2020
Tweet - "These are the real consequences of the "defund the police" movement. Liberal-led cities that jumped on the bandwagon & threw their police departments under the bus will be less safe as a result. A step in the wrong direction."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 6, 2020
Angels in Adoption
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Nov. 2, 2020
Tweet - "Happy Birthday to my favorite state in the union. I am so grateful to call South Dakota home."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 30, 2020
America is a Special Place
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Oct. 29, 2020
Interior Announces the Delisting of the Gray Wolf in the Lower 48
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 23, 2020
Tweet - "Honored to have received an A rating by the U.S. Inst. Against Human Trafficking. Federal, state, & local partners must all do our part to eradicate this evil and keep our children safe. The work continues until we #endhumantrafficking"
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 17, 2020
Tweet - "A little bit of wind and rain can't ruin opening day of pheasant season. I look forward to this day every year. It's a great way to get out on the prairies of South Dakota and take in some of our state's wonderful beauty."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 16, 2020
A South Dakota Tradition
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 12, 2020
Tweet - "Today, in South Dakota, we're celebrating Native Americans' Day. I am proud to serve all of our Dakota, Nakota, and Lakota people, and I'm thankful to live in a state that celebrates its Native American history & traditions."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 12, 2020
Tweet - "I was proud to watch my @SenateGOP colleagues defend religious liberty at today's hearing. Our Constitution specifically bans religious tests for public service. No one's religion -- whatever it is -- can disqualify them to serve on the court. Nor should it."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 11, 2020
South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Families Helping Families
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 9, 2020
From Heroin to Hope
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Oct. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Coastal elites are so disconnected from the heart of America. Having religious beliefs should never disqualify an American from getting a job she's qualified for. In the upcoming confirmation hearing, I hope Judge Barrett's record is evaluated -- not her religion."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 7, 2020
Tweet - "In America, we can't discriminate based on religion. We can't refuse to hire someone because of their religion. Yet, some Democrat senators are already questioning whether Judge Barrett's religion is a reason she isn't fit to serve on SCOTUS. That's not right."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Anyone who fairly & honestly evaluates Judge Amy Coney Barrett's fitness to serve on the Supreme Court will find a supremely qualified nominee with decades of experience. Unfortunately, some Senate Democrats appear set on writing her off because of her personal religious beliefs."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 30, 2020
Johnson Legislation Honoring Ben Reifel Passes the House
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Sept. 25, 2020
Tweet - "Link to LIVE coverage of the buffalo roundup at Custer State Park starting at 9:30 a.m. MT. One of the best events of the year. Enjoy!"
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 24, 2020
Hearing of the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Public Safety Broadband Network, Including Testimony From South Dakota Law Enforcement Officer
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 17, 2020
Newhouse Leads Colleagues to Demand House Vote on MMIW Legislation
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 17, 2020
Loeffler, Tillis, Colleagues Seek to Punish Criminals Who Target Law Enforcement
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 17, 2020
Rounds Receives Top Rating from Pro-Life Group
Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 17, 2020
Rounds, Colleagues Lead Effort to Punish Criminals for Targeting Law Enforcement Officers
Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 15, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Dems recently filibustered: Relief funding for schools COVID vaccine funding Stimulus payments to Americans Police reform Now, they're saying they would eliminate the filibuster. This situation stretches the meaning of irony -- even by Washington standards."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 11, 2020
Tweet - "On the anniversary of 9/11, we remember to #NeverForget & continue to honor the legacy set by all the brave Americans who sacrificed that day. There are countless examples of super-human bravery on #September11. This story of #Flight93 is one of the most striking examples."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Bar, United States Attorney General - Inhofe, Tillis, Senate Colleagues Push to Ensure Law Enforcement Officials are Protected
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
Never Forget
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Senator Collins Joins Effort to Ensure Law Enforcement Officials Are Protected
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 4, 2020
Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Wicker Leads 94 Pro-Life Legislators in Call to End Taxpayer-Funded Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Sen.John Thune, ...
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