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May 8, 2020
Argus Leader - America Doesn't Give Up
Sen. John Thune
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
Tweet - "South Dakota is proud Ellsworth AFB is the preferred choice for hosting the future B-21, ensuring the base's contribution to our national security for decades come.; Reminder: B-21 basing scoping comment period closes tomorrow."
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 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 7, 2020
Committee Leaders Introduce Data Privacy Bill
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 7, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate will sustain @POTUS 's veto of a resolution that would've limited authorities as commander in chief. It's important presidents are able to intervene, if necessary, when there are imminent threats. Of course, that applies to Iran -- the world's largest sponsor of terror."
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 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. Mike Rounds, ...
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 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 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 5, 2020
Rep. Austin Scott Introduces Legislation to Raise CCC's Borrowing Authority
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
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 5, 2020
Tweet - "My dad was a teacher, coach & drove the bus. My mom was the school librarian. Growing up, I saw firsthand the dedication of educators. I am so thankful to our teachers -- especially now as they work to educate our children under these unusual circumstances. #TeacherAppreciationDay"
Sen. John Thune
May 5, 2020
Executive Session
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 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, United States Secretary of State - Fitzpatrick Joins Overwhelming Bipartisan Majority of House Members Calls On Administration To Extend Iran Arms Embargo
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 - "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
May 1, 2020
Argus Leader - Helping small businesses weather this storm
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
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Marshall Requests Update on Packer Investigation
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
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 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 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 28, 2020
Following Rounds Request, Administration Declares Meat Processing Plants as Critical Infrastructure by Invoking the Defense Production Act
Sen. Mike Rounds
April 28, 2020
Tweet - "#AmericaStrong"
Sen. John Thune
April 28, 2020
Tweet - "If we have too many major meat processing facilities shut down for very long, there will be a significant disruption to our food supply chain and the producers who are trying to sell their products to Americans who depend on them, especially right now."
Sen. John Thune
April 27, 2020
Letter to Roger Wicker and Maria Cantwell, Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - Cornyn Urges Eased Regulations on Trucks Hauling Livestock, Agriculture Products
Sen. John Thune, ...
April 27, 2020
Tweet - "Distance doesn't have to divide us."
Sen. John Thune
April 27, 2020
Tweet - "Remember there's no amount of federal spending in Washington that can substitute for a dynamic economy. We'll do whatever it takes to respond to this crisis & get America back on its feet, but to fully recover, we need to address the health emergency & safely reopen the economy."
Sen. John Thune
April 27, 2020
Tweet - "Yes - security of our food supply is critical, but workers' health must be the top priority. @USDA is working w/ @CDC on ways to protect workers & safely keep plants open across the U.S. I'm hopeful this can be addressed before shortages are felt by Americans at the supermarket."
Sen. John Thune
April 27, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives, Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, and Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Carter, Welch, Collins, Rose, Krishnamoorthi, Gonzalez Lead 115 Members in Request for Relief for Pharmacies During Pandemic
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 27, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Rounds Urges Administration to Take Additional Steps to Address Food Production Crisis
Sen. Mike Rounds
April 26, 2020
Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Rounds Urges Administration to Take Steps to Address Food Production Crisis
Sen. Mike Rounds
April 26, 2020
Tweet - "Henley stopped by to help out today. Tomorrow she'll have a new baby sister or brother when Larissa goes in for #3. My money's on a girl. #quarantinebaby #socialdistancing"
Sen. John Thune
April 24, 2020
Following Rounds Request, SBA Modifies Rules to Allow All Gaming Facilities to be Eligible for Small Business Relief Program
Sen. Mike Rounds
April 24, 2020
Letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo - Rubio Joins Perdue and Colleagues Warning Against China's Debt-trap Diplomacy Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Sen. John Thune, ...
April 24, 2020
Tweet - "Extra #PPP relief funding passed & signed into law Hosted tele-town hall to hear from South Dakotans Used technology to meet virtually & stay connected more on how I'm working for you during #COVID19 Here's my modified #WeekInWashingtonWrapUp from Sioux Falls, SD"
Sen. John Thune
April 24, 2020
Argus Leader - The American spirit is stronger than ever before
Sen. John Thune
April 23, 2020
Rep. Austin Scott Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Increase Funding for USDA to Respond to COVID-19
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 23, 2020
Letter to U.S. Attorney General William Barr - Loeffler, Colleagues: Prisons Should Not Address Coronavirus by Releasing Violent Criminals
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 23, 2020
Tweet - "I'm very sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you, your family, and all of those Americans who've experienced loss at the hands of this horrible virus."
Sen. John Thune
April 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Costa Leads 126 Members in Calling on President to Ensure Direct Relief to Farmers and Producers in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 23, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Senators Urge Regulatory Relief for Energy Tax Credits in Light of Pandemic Setbacks
Sen. John Thune, ...
April 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Relief for Local News Media During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 22, 2020
Tweet - "Effective and widely available testing is going to be one of the keys to winning the fight against #COVID19. I support investing in additional manufacturing & looking into innovative ways to develop and administer tests across the country ASAP."
Sen. John Thune
April 22, 2020
Tweet - "South Dakotans love our state, & a lot of that love is for the natural beauty of our land. SD is leading the way in clean energy like wind & hydropower (~70% of SD energy generation) +biofuels. We can support clean energy WHILE boosting our economy -- not crippling it. #EarthDay50"
Sen. John Thune
April 22, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senators Warn Against China's Debt-Trap Diplomacy During COVID-19 Crisis
Sen. John Thune, ...
April 21, 2020
Letter to HHS Chief Information Officer Jose Arrieta, Admiral Brett Giroir, Assistant Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Loeffler Asks HHS for Tools to Help States Safely Reopen The Economy
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 21, 2020
Tweet - "TOMORROW I'll be hosting a LIVE tele-town hall to hear from South Dakotans, discuss #COVID19, and answer questions. Click here to participate: Details"
Sen. John Thune
April 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Gaetz, McSally Urge House, Senate Leadership to Prevent Funding of Dangerous Wuhan Laboratory
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Klobuchar, Rounds Urge Administration to Make Certain Veterans Receive the Care they Deserve During Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 20, 2020
Tweet - "Here's some trivia for you, @RyanDeal_DR . Can you name the washed-up athletes pictured in this photo from their DWU basketball recruiting visit in '79?"
Sen. John Thune
April 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Collins calls for preservation of local media in the midst of COVID-19
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 18, 2020
Tweet - "Question: What's one way the world can hold China accountable for its role in spreading the #COVID19 pandemic? Answer: By keeping Huawei equipment out of the world's 5G networks. "There are no easy answers, but there are simple answers." Ronald Reagan"
Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2020
Tweet - "#China has been spreading misinformation about #COVID19 from day one. This should be a wakeup call to the world about how China operates: a complete lack of transparency and censorship of facts. This is going to take an international response to hold them accountable."
Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2020
Tweet - "It's crazy to me that Washington Democrats are playing politics with Americans' lives. This is a crisis, and we need to put the fire out."
Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2020
Letter to Richard Shelby, and Patrick Leahy, Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Feinstein, Smith, Bipartisan Group Push For Rural Housing Assistance Amid Economic Fallout from Pandemic
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 17, 2020
Thune Statement on Rollout of USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2020
Capital Journal - Staying Connected While We're Staying Apart
Sen. John Thune
April 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Members of Congress Urge USDA to Provide Assistance to Pork Producers
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 16, 2020
Thune Statement on Democrats' Willingness to Let Critical Funding for America's Small Businesses and Workers Run Dry
Sen. John Thune
April 16, 2020
Tweet - "22 million Americans have filed for unemployment since the #CoronavirusOutbreak hit our country. Hopefully, this serves as a stark wake-up call for Democrats who are standing in the way of additional funding for a program that's helping save jobs & keep small businesses open."
Sen. John Thune
April 16, 2020
Tweet - "I'm having bad déjà vu. Was this really only three weeks ago? And now we're back here *again* with Democrats blocking relief during a #GlobalPandemic. This isn't an abstract policy debate -- these are peoples' jobs and Americans' livelihoods. That's what we're trying to protect."
Sen. John Thune
April 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Inhofe Joins Bicameral Group Pressing FDA to Enforce Medication Abortion Restrictions During COVID-19
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Lankford, Wicker & Senators Urge Trump to Keep Pro-Life Protections for Coronavirus Research
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 14, 2020
Letter to U.S. Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin and Small Business Administrator Jovita Carranza - Loeffler, Colleagues Urge Treasury, SBA to Ensure Protections for Faith-based Entities
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 13, 2020
Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Romney, Colleagues Call on USDA to Assist Dairy Farmers
Sen. John Thune, ...
April 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Association - Johnson Urges Clarification for Farmers and Ranchers on SBA Loans
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Date
Title
Politician
May 8, 2020
Argus Leader - America Doesn't Give Up
Sen.John Thune
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
Tweet - "South Dakota is proud Ellsworth AFB is the preferred choice for hosting the future B-21, ensuring the base's contribution to our national security for decades come.; Reminder: B-21 basing scoping comment period closes tomorrow."
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 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 7, 2020
Committee Leaders Introduce Data Privacy Bill
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 7, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate will sustain @POTUS 's veto of a resolution that would've limited authorities as commander in chief. It's important presidents are able to intervene, if necessary, when there are imminent threats. Of course, that applies to Iran -- the world's largest sponsor of terror."
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 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.Mike Rounds, ...
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 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 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 5, 2020
Rep. Austin Scott Introduces Legislation to Raise CCC's Borrowing Authority
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
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 5, 2020
Tweet - "My dad was a teacher, coach & drove the bus. My mom was the school librarian. Growing up, I saw firsthand the dedication of educators. I am so thankful to our teachers -- especially now as they work to educate our children under these unusual circumstances. #TeacherAppreciationDay"
Sen.John Thune
May 5, 2020
Executive Session
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 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, United States Secretary of State - Fitzpatrick Joins Overwhelming Bipartisan Majority of House Members Calls On Administration To Extend Iran Arms Embargo
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 - "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
May 1, 2020
Argus Leader - Helping small businesses weather this storm
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
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Marshall Requests Update on Packer Investigation
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
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 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 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 28, 2020
Following Rounds Request, Administration Declares Meat Processing Plants as Critical Infrastructure by Invoking the Defense Production Act
Sen.Mike Rounds
April 28, 2020
Tweet - "#AmericaStrong"
Sen.John Thune
April 28, 2020
Tweet - "If we have too many major meat processing facilities shut down for very long, there will be a significant disruption to our food supply chain and the producers who are trying to sell their products to Americans who depend on them, especially right now."
Sen.John Thune
April 27, 2020
Letter to Roger Wicker and Maria Cantwell, Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - Cornyn Urges Eased Regulations on Trucks Hauling Livestock, Agriculture Products
Sen.John Thune, ...
April 27, 2020
Tweet - "Distance doesn't have to divide us."
Sen.John Thune
April 27, 2020
Tweet - "Remember there's no amount of federal spending in Washington that can substitute for a dynamic economy. We'll do whatever it takes to respond to this crisis & get America back on its feet, but to fully recover, we need to address the health emergency & safely reopen the economy."
Sen.John Thune
April 27, 2020
Tweet - "Yes - security of our food supply is critical, but workers' health must be the top priority. @USDA is working w/ @CDC on ways to protect workers & safely keep plants open across the U.S. I'm hopeful this can be addressed before shortages are felt by Americans at the supermarket."
Sen.John Thune
April 27, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives, Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, and Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Carter, Welch, Collins, Rose, Krishnamoorthi, Gonzalez Lead 115 Members in Request for Relief for Pharmacies During Pandemic
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 27, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Rounds Urges Administration to Take Additional Steps to Address Food Production Crisis
Sen.Mike Rounds
April 26, 2020
Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Rounds Urges Administration to Take Steps to Address Food Production Crisis
Sen.Mike Rounds
April 26, 2020
Tweet - "Henley stopped by to help out today. Tomorrow she'll have a new baby sister or brother when Larissa goes in for #3. My money's on a girl. #quarantinebaby #socialdistancing"
Sen.John Thune
April 24, 2020
Following Rounds Request, SBA Modifies Rules to Allow All Gaming Facilities to be Eligible for Small Business Relief Program
Sen.Mike Rounds
April 24, 2020
Letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo - Rubio Joins Perdue and Colleagues Warning Against China's Debt-trap Diplomacy Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Sen.John Thune, ...
April 24, 2020
Tweet - "Extra #PPP relief funding passed & signed into law Hosted tele-town hall to hear from South Dakotans Used technology to meet virtually & stay connected more on how I'm working for you during #COVID19 Here's my modified #WeekInWashingtonWrapUp from Sioux Falls, SD"
Sen.John Thune
April 24, 2020
Argus Leader - The American spirit is stronger than ever before
Sen.John Thune
April 23, 2020
Rep. Austin Scott Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Increase Funding for USDA to Respond to COVID-19
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 23, 2020
Letter to U.S. Attorney General William Barr - Loeffler, Colleagues: Prisons Should Not Address Coronavirus by Releasing Violent Criminals
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 23, 2020
Tweet - "I'm very sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you, your family, and all of those Americans who've experienced loss at the hands of this horrible virus."
Sen.John Thune
April 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Costa Leads 126 Members in Calling on President to Ensure Direct Relief to Farmers and Producers in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 23, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Senators Urge Regulatory Relief for Energy Tax Credits in Light of Pandemic Setbacks
Sen.John Thune, ...
April 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Relief for Local News Media During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 22, 2020
Tweet - "Effective and widely available testing is going to be one of the keys to winning the fight against #COVID19. I support investing in additional manufacturing & looking into innovative ways to develop and administer tests across the country ASAP."
Sen.John Thune
April 22, 2020
Tweet - "South Dakotans love our state, & a lot of that love is for the natural beauty of our land. SD is leading the way in clean energy like wind & hydropower (~70% of SD energy generation) +biofuels. We can support clean energy WHILE boosting our economy -- not crippling it. #EarthDay50"
Sen.John Thune
April 22, 2020
Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senators Warn Against China's Debt-Trap Diplomacy During COVID-19 Crisis
Sen.John Thune, ...
April 21, 2020
Letter to HHS Chief Information Officer Jose Arrieta, Admiral Brett Giroir, Assistant Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Loeffler Asks HHS for Tools to Help States Safely Reopen The Economy
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 21, 2020
Tweet - "TOMORROW I'll be hosting a LIVE tele-town hall to hear from South Dakotans, discuss #COVID19, and answer questions. Click here to participate: Details"
Sen.John Thune
April 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Gaetz, McSally Urge House, Senate Leadership to Prevent Funding of Dangerous Wuhan Laboratory
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Klobuchar, Rounds Urge Administration to Make Certain Veterans Receive the Care they Deserve During Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 20, 2020
Tweet - "Here's some trivia for you, @RyanDeal_DR . Can you name the washed-up athletes pictured in this photo from their DWU basketball recruiting visit in '79?"
Sen.John Thune
April 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Collins calls for preservation of local media in the midst of COVID-19
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 18, 2020
Tweet - "Question: What's one way the world can hold China accountable for its role in spreading the #COVID19 pandemic? Answer: By keeping Huawei equipment out of the world's 5G networks. "There are no easy answers, but there are simple answers." Ronald Reagan"
Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2020
Tweet - "#China has been spreading misinformation about #COVID19 from day one. This should be a wakeup call to the world about how China operates: a complete lack of transparency and censorship of facts. This is going to take an international response to hold them accountable."
Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2020
Tweet - "It's crazy to me that Washington Democrats are playing politics with Americans' lives. This is a crisis, and we need to put the fire out."
Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2020
Letter to Richard Shelby, and Patrick Leahy, Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Feinstein, Smith, Bipartisan Group Push For Rural Housing Assistance Amid Economic Fallout from Pandemic
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 17, 2020
Thune Statement on Rollout of USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2020
Capital Journal - Staying Connected While We're Staying Apart
Sen.John Thune
April 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Members of Congress Urge USDA to Provide Assistance to Pork Producers
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 16, 2020
Thune Statement on Democrats' Willingness to Let Critical Funding for America's Small Businesses and Workers Run Dry
Sen.John Thune
April 16, 2020
Tweet - "22 million Americans have filed for unemployment since the #CoronavirusOutbreak hit our country. Hopefully, this serves as a stark wake-up call for Democrats who are standing in the way of additional funding for a program that's helping save jobs & keep small businesses open."
Sen.John Thune
April 16, 2020
Tweet - "I'm having bad déjà vu. Was this really only three weeks ago? And now we're back here *again* with Democrats blocking relief during a #GlobalPandemic. This isn't an abstract policy debate -- these are peoples' jobs and Americans' livelihoods. That's what we're trying to protect."
Sen.John Thune
April 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Inhofe Joins Bicameral Group Pressing FDA to Enforce Medication Abortion Restrictions During COVID-19
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Lankford, Wicker & Senators Urge Trump to Keep Pro-Life Protections for Coronavirus Research
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 14, 2020
Letter to U.S. Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin and Small Business Administrator Jovita Carranza - Loeffler, Colleagues Urge Treasury, SBA to Ensure Protections for Faith-based Entities
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 13, 2020
Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Romney, Colleagues Call on USDA to Assist Dairy Farmers
Sen.John Thune, ...
April 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Association - Johnson Urges Clarification for Farmers and Ranchers on SBA Loans
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
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