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Aug. 17, 2018 Summer in South Dakota Sen. John Thune
July 19, 2018 Tweet - "ICE plays an incredibly important role in keeping communities safe. I joined @BillHemmer on @AmericaNewsroom to discuss why Democrats should support the men and women of this critical agency." Sen. John Thune
July 18, 2018 Committee to Hold Hearing to Examine Innovations in Shark Research and Technology - Chairman John Thune Statement Sen. John Thune
July 12, 2018 Blunt, Senators Introduce Resolution to Support ICE Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 11, 2018 Inhofe Joins GOP Senators in Introducing Resolution to Support ICE Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 11, 2018 Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Resolution in Support of ICE Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 11, 2018 Rounds Joins Group of Senators in Introducing Resolution to Support ICE Sen. Mike Rounds
June 29, 2018 A Red, White, and Blue Kind of Day Sen. John Thune
June 26, 2018 Thune, Klobuchar Bill to Provide Licensure Clarity for Sports Medicine Professionals Passes HELP Committee Sen. John Thune, ...
June 20, 2018 Fox News "Your World" - Transcript: Thune: Dems use immigration issue to score political points Sen. John Thune
June 19, 2018 Rounds Statement on Family Separation at Border Sen. Mike Rounds
June 12, 2018 Thune Bills to Target Substance Use Disorder Pass Finance Committee Sen. John Thune
June 1, 2018 South Dakota is the Best Place to Be Sen. John Thune
May 25, 2018 Tweet - "The admin's authorization of 15k additional H-2B visas will hopefully provide relief to the numerous SD businesses in need. As my recently introduced bill recognizes, states with low unemployment rely on a supplemental workforce to keep businesses running." Sen. John Thune
May 24, 2018 Thune Introduces Bill to Prioritize H-2B Visa Allocation to Low Unemployment States Sen. John Thune
May 24, 2018 Tweet - "I introduced legislation that would prioritize H-2B visa allocation to states with the lowest unemployment rates, which, in turn, would benefit states like South Dakota that need a supplemental workforce, especially during peak tourism season." Sen. John Thune
May 23, 2018 Brown, Isakson, Nelson, Thune, Blumenthal, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Improve Screening for Addiction Sen. John Thune, ...
May 23, 2018 Tweet - "Yesterday @SenateCommerce passed two bills that would assist in the fight against the opioid crisis, and I also joined a bipartisan group of senators to introduce legislation that would increase access to substance use disorder treatments." Sen. John Thune
May 22, 2018 Thune, Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Bills to Target Substance Use Disorder Sen. John Thune
May 19, 2018 Showing Gratitude to South Dakota's Veterans and Servicemembers Sen. Mike Rounds
May 14, 2018 Tweet - "Grateful for the service of our men and women in law enforcement who make sacrifices to protect us every day. #NationalPoliceWeek" Sen. John Thune
May 7, 2018 Tweet - "This week we celebrate one of South Dakota's top industries -- tourism. Last year, South Dakotans welcomed nearly 14 million visitors to our great state. #NationalTravelandTourismWeek" Sen. John Thune
April 27, 2018 Tweet - "My resolution that declares April as National Safe Digging Month passed the Senate last night. You should always #KnowWhatsBelow, and #Call811 before digging in your yard, even if it's a small dig. This easy step could help prevent serious injuries and save lives." Sen. John Thune
April 20, 2018 Letter to Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey - Demand Release of Pastor Andrew Brunson Sen. John Thune, ...
April 20, 2018 Consumers to Robocallers: Enough Is Enough Sen. John Thune
April 18, 2018 Thune Leads Commerce Committee Hearing Examining the Problem of Abusive Robocalls Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2018 Thune Statement on the Passing of Former First Lady Barbara Bush Sen. John Thune
April 11, 2018 Tweet - "Glad to see our @SenateCommerce legislation to stop online sex trafficking and ensure justice for survivors has been signed into law. #SESTA" Sen. John Thune
March 23, 2018 Thune's Ninth Farm Bill Proposal Would Improve the Conservation Reserve Program Sen. John Thune
March 22, 2018 Rounds Statement on H-2B Provisions in Omnibus Sen. Mike Rounds
March 21, 2018 Rounds Statement on Senate Passage of Bill to Provide Justice to Victims of Sex Trafficking Sen. Mike Rounds
March 21, 2018 Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017 Sen. John Thune
March 21, 2018 Thune and Nelson Statements on Passage of the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act Sen. John Thune, ...
March 20, 2018 Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of Sen. John Thune
Feb. 28, 2018 Tweet - "Humbled by these U.S. gymnasts' courage in sharing their stories about sexual assault. Grateful for the opportunity to discuss the Safe Sport Authorization Act, a new law that I hope will help prevent tragedies like this from happening again in the future." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 15, 2018 Broader Options for Americans Act -- Continued Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 15, 2018 Thune, Portman, and Moran Introduce Legislation to Enhance Border Security and Codify DACA Protections Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 14, 2018 Senators Unveil Bipartisan Amendment to Protect Dreamers, Strengthen Border Security Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 9, 2018 Olympic Victory Should Be Celebrated, Not Taxed Sen. John Thune
Jan. 30, 2018 Thune and Nelson Statements on Passage of Safe Sport Authorization Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Today, I stood with my colleagues alongside survivors of abuse to applaud the passage of legislation to protect Olympic athletes." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 29, 2018 Rounds Statement on Senate Vote on Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 18, 2018 Rounds Statement on Meeting With DHS Secretary Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 17, 2018 Momentum Growing For Immigration Reform Proposal Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 8, 2018 Tweet - "Glad @POTUS signed my bills that will aid in the ongoing battle against human trafficking." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 8, 2018 Thune Bills to Combat Human Trafficking Signed Into Law Sen. John Thune
Dec. 22, 2017 Klobuchar, Thune Bipartisan Bills to Combat Human Trafficking in the Transportation Sector Pass House, Head to President's Desk to be Signed into Law Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 16, 2017 Rounds Bill to Help Address Veterans' Opioid Abuse Passes Senate Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 15, 2017 Young- and Donnelly-Supported Bill Requiring U.S. Amateur Athletic Organizations to Report Sexual Abuse Passes Senate Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 14, 2017 Senate Passes Bill Requiring U.S. Amateur Athletic Organizations, Members to Report Sexual Abuse Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 8, 2017 Letter to Jeff Sessions, Attorney General - Provide Guidance on Boosting Support for Forensic Labs In Efforts to Combat Opioid Epidemic Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 3, 2017 Commerce Leaders, Sponsors of the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act Announce Agreement Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 3, 2017 McCain Welcomes Tech Industry Support For The Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 26, 2017 Thune Statement on President Trump's Opioid Public Health Emergency Declaration Sen. John Thune
Oct. 12, 2017 South Dakota's Unofficial October Holiday Sen. John Thune
Oct. 6, 2017 Letter to Mr. Thomas E. Brandon, Acting Director AFT - Review of Obama-era Bump Stock Ruling Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 3, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Don Wright, Acting Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Increase Safeguards Against Opioid Fraud Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 19, 2017 Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on the Stop Enabling Sex traffickers Act Sen. John Thune
Sept. 18, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior - Delegation to FWS: Adequate Staffing Needed at D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 15, 2017 Senate Approves Thune Bills to Combat Human Trafficking Sen. John Thune
Sept. 12, 2017 Congress Approves Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Condemning White Nationalists, Neo Nazis, KKK and Other Hate Groups Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 18, 2017 There's Nowhere Else I'd Rather Be Sen. John Thune
Aug. 2, 2017 Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Executive Session Sen. John Thune
Aug. 2, 2017 Thune Bills to Combat Human Trafficking Pass Commerce Committee Sen. John Thune
July 14, 2017 Donnelly, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Improve VA Data Sharing and Combat Opioid Abuse Epidemic Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 13, 2017 Thune, Klobuchar, and Nelson Introduce Bills to Combat Human Trafficking Sen. John Thune, ...
June 26, 2017 Letter to the Honorable John F. Kelly, Secretary of Homeland Security - H-2B Nonimmigrant Temporary Worker Visas Sen. John Thune, ...
June 23, 2017 hune and Nelson Introduce Bill to Protect Aspiring Olympic Athletes Sen. John Thune, ...
June 2, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation - Senators Press Department of Transportation for Takata Recall Update Sen. John Thune, ...
May 24, 2017 Thune, Klobuchar Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Unnecessary EPA Regulation of Ammunition and Fishing Tackle Sen. John Thune, ...
May 17, 2017 Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Current Issues in American Sports: Protecting the Health and Safety of American Athletes Sen. John Thune
April 27, 2017 Letter to the Honorable Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations - Anti-Israel Bias at the UN Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 27, 2017 Rounds Chairs First SASC Cyber Subcommittee Open Hearing Sen. Mike Rounds
March 31, 2017 Tillis, King Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Improve H-2B Visa Program And Assist Small Businesses Sen. John Thune, ...
March 7, 2017 Letter to John Kelly, Secretary of Homeland Security, Jeff Sessions, Attorney General of the United States, James Comey, FBI Director - Address Threats to Jewish Institutions Across the Country Sen. John Thune, ...
Date Title Politician
Aug. 17, 2018 Summer in South Dakota Sen.John Thune
July 19, 2018 Tweet - "ICE plays an incredibly important role in keeping communities safe. I joined @BillHemmer on @AmericaNewsroom to discuss why Democrats should support the men and women of this critical agency." Sen.John Thune
July 18, 2018 Committee to Hold Hearing to Examine Innovations in Shark Research and Technology - Chairman John Thune Statement Sen.John Thune
July 12, 2018 Blunt, Senators Introduce Resolution to Support ICE Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 11, 2018 Inhofe Joins GOP Senators in Introducing Resolution to Support ICE Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 11, 2018 Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Resolution in Support of ICE Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 11, 2018 Rounds Joins Group of Senators in Introducing Resolution to Support ICE Sen.Mike Rounds
June 29, 2018 A Red, White, and Blue Kind of Day Sen.John Thune
June 26, 2018 Thune, Klobuchar Bill to Provide Licensure Clarity for Sports Medicine Professionals Passes HELP Committee Sen.John Thune, ...
June 20, 2018 Fox News "Your World" - Transcript: Thune: Dems use immigration issue to score political points Sen.John Thune
June 19, 2018 Rounds Statement on Family Separation at Border Sen.Mike Rounds
June 12, 2018 Thune Bills to Target Substance Use Disorder Pass Finance Committee Sen.John Thune
June 1, 2018 South Dakota is the Best Place to Be Sen.John Thune
May 25, 2018 Tweet - "The admin's authorization of 15k additional H-2B visas will hopefully provide relief to the numerous SD businesses in need. As my recently introduced bill recognizes, states with low unemployment rely on a supplemental workforce to keep businesses running." Sen.John Thune
May 24, 2018 Thune Introduces Bill to Prioritize H-2B Visa Allocation to Low Unemployment States Sen.John Thune
May 24, 2018 Tweet - "I introduced legislation that would prioritize H-2B visa allocation to states with the lowest unemployment rates, which, in turn, would benefit states like South Dakota that need a supplemental workforce, especially during peak tourism season." Sen.John Thune
May 23, 2018 Brown, Isakson, Nelson, Thune, Blumenthal, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Improve Screening for Addiction Sen.John Thune, ...
May 23, 2018 Tweet - "Yesterday @SenateCommerce passed two bills that would assist in the fight against the opioid crisis, and I also joined a bipartisan group of senators to introduce legislation that would increase access to substance use disorder treatments." Sen.John Thune
May 22, 2018 Thune, Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Bills to Target Substance Use Disorder Sen.John Thune
May 19, 2018 Showing Gratitude to South Dakota's Veterans and Servicemembers Sen.Mike Rounds
May 14, 2018 Tweet - "Grateful for the service of our men and women in law enforcement who make sacrifices to protect us every day. #NationalPoliceWeek" Sen.John Thune
May 7, 2018 Tweet - "This week we celebrate one of South Dakota's top industries -- tourism. Last year, South Dakotans welcomed nearly 14 million visitors to our great state. #NationalTravelandTourismWeek" Sen.John Thune
April 27, 2018 Tweet - "My resolution that declares April as National Safe Digging Month passed the Senate last night. You should always #KnowWhatsBelow, and #Call811 before digging in your yard, even if it's a small dig. This easy step could help prevent serious injuries and save lives." Sen.John Thune
April 20, 2018 Letter to Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey - Demand Release of Pastor Andrew Brunson Sen.John Thune, ...
April 20, 2018 Consumers to Robocallers: Enough Is Enough Sen.John Thune
April 18, 2018 Thune Leads Commerce Committee Hearing Examining the Problem of Abusive Robocalls Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2018 Thune Statement on the Passing of Former First Lady Barbara Bush Sen.John Thune
April 11, 2018 Tweet - "Glad to see our @SenateCommerce legislation to stop online sex trafficking and ensure justice for survivors has been signed into law. #SESTA" Sen.John Thune
March 23, 2018 Thune's Ninth Farm Bill Proposal Would Improve the Conservation Reserve Program Sen.John Thune
March 22, 2018 Rounds Statement on H-2B Provisions in Omnibus Sen.Mike Rounds
March 21, 2018 Rounds Statement on Senate Passage of Bill to Provide Justice to Victims of Sex Trafficking Sen.Mike Rounds
March 21, 2018 Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017 Sen.John Thune
March 21, 2018 Thune and Nelson Statements on Passage of the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act Sen.John Thune, ...
March 20, 2018 Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of Sen.John Thune
Feb. 28, 2018 Tweet - "Humbled by these U.S. gymnasts' courage in sharing their stories about sexual assault. Grateful for the opportunity to discuss the Safe Sport Authorization Act, a new law that I hope will help prevent tragedies like this from happening again in the future." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 15, 2018 Broader Options for Americans Act -- Continued Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 15, 2018 Thune, Portman, and Moran Introduce Legislation to Enhance Border Security and Codify DACA Protections Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 14, 2018 Senators Unveil Bipartisan Amendment to Protect Dreamers, Strengthen Border Security Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 9, 2018 Olympic Victory Should Be Celebrated, Not Taxed Sen.John Thune
Jan. 30, 2018 Thune and Nelson Statements on Passage of Safe Sport Authorization Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Today, I stood with my colleagues alongside survivors of abuse to applaud the passage of legislation to protect Olympic athletes." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 29, 2018 Rounds Statement on Senate Vote on Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 18, 2018 Rounds Statement on Meeting With DHS Secretary Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 17, 2018 Momentum Growing For Immigration Reform Proposal Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 8, 2018 Tweet - "Glad @POTUS signed my bills that will aid in the ongoing battle against human trafficking." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 8, 2018 Thune Bills to Combat Human Trafficking Signed Into Law Sen.John Thune
Dec. 22, 2017 Klobuchar, Thune Bipartisan Bills to Combat Human Trafficking in the Transportation Sector Pass House, Head to President's Desk to be Signed into Law Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 16, 2017 Rounds Bill to Help Address Veterans' Opioid Abuse Passes Senate Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 15, 2017 Young- and Donnelly-Supported Bill Requiring U.S. Amateur Athletic Organizations to Report Sexual Abuse Passes Senate Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 14, 2017 Senate Passes Bill Requiring U.S. Amateur Athletic Organizations, Members to Report Sexual Abuse Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 8, 2017 Letter to Jeff Sessions, Attorney General - Provide Guidance on Boosting Support for Forensic Labs In Efforts to Combat Opioid Epidemic Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 3, 2017 Commerce Leaders, Sponsors of the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act Announce Agreement Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 3, 2017 McCain Welcomes Tech Industry Support For The Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 26, 2017 Thune Statement on President Trump's Opioid Public Health Emergency Declaration Sen.John Thune
Oct. 12, 2017 South Dakota's Unofficial October Holiday Sen.John Thune
Oct. 6, 2017 Letter to Mr. Thomas E. Brandon, Acting Director AFT - Review of Obama-era Bump Stock Ruling Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 3, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Don Wright, Acting Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Increase Safeguards Against Opioid Fraud Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 19, 2017 Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on the Stop Enabling Sex traffickers Act Sen.John Thune
Sept. 18, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior - Delegation to FWS: Adequate Staffing Needed at D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 15, 2017 Senate Approves Thune Bills to Combat Human Trafficking Sen.John Thune
Sept. 12, 2017 Congress Approves Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Condemning White Nationalists, Neo Nazis, KKK and Other Hate Groups Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 18, 2017 There's Nowhere Else I'd Rather Be Sen.John Thune
Aug. 2, 2017 Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Executive Session Sen.John Thune
Aug. 2, 2017 Thune Bills to Combat Human Trafficking Pass Commerce Committee Sen.John Thune
July 14, 2017 Donnelly, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Improve VA Data Sharing and Combat Opioid Abuse Epidemic Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 13, 2017 Thune, Klobuchar, and Nelson Introduce Bills to Combat Human Trafficking Sen.John Thune, ...
June 26, 2017 Letter to the Honorable John F. Kelly, Secretary of Homeland Security - H-2B Nonimmigrant Temporary Worker Visas Sen.John Thune, ...
June 23, 2017 hune and Nelson Introduce Bill to Protect Aspiring Olympic Athletes Sen.John Thune, ...
June 2, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation - Senators Press Department of Transportation for Takata Recall Update Sen.John Thune, ...
May 24, 2017 Thune, Klobuchar Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Unnecessary EPA Regulation of Ammunition and Fishing Tackle Sen.John Thune, ...
May 17, 2017 Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Current Issues in American Sports: Protecting the Health and Safety of American Athletes Sen.John Thune
April 27, 2017 Letter to the Honorable Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations - Anti-Israel Bias at the UN Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 27, 2017 Rounds Chairs First SASC Cyber Subcommittee Open Hearing Sen.Mike Rounds
March 31, 2017 Tillis, King Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Improve H-2B Visa Program And Assist Small Businesses Sen.John Thune, ...
March 7, 2017 Letter to John Kelly, Secretary of Homeland Security, Jeff Sessions, Attorney General of the United States, James Comey, FBI Director - Address Threats to Jewish Institutions Across the Country Sen.John Thune, ...
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