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Oct. 1, 2022 Letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office - Thompson & Comer Lead Letter to Gao Regarding Foreign Investments in U.s. Farmland Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 30, 2022 Letter to Priscilla Brown, President and CEO of Amalgamated Bank - Hoeven Joins Colleagues to Push Back on Second Amendment Right Infringement Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 29, 2022 Rounds, Tester Introduce Bill to Reduce Unnecessary Regulatory Costs for Nonbank Financial Institutions Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 29, 2022 Letter to Seileen Mullen, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs - Boozman, Cotton Express Concern Over Reduced Reimbursements for Prescriptions Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 26, 2022 Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Newhouse Demands Answers on Chinese-Owned Farmland Near U.S. Military Installations Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 26, 2022 Tweet - "Yet another study showing that student loan "forgiveness" is an expensive bailout -- and American taxpayers are forced to foot the bill." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 22, 2022 Thune, Rounds, Johnson Introduce Bill to Reform Indian Health Service, Increase Accountability and Transparency Sen. John Thune
Sept. 22, 2022 Johnson Secures Fairness for Tribal Law Enforcement Rep. Dusty Johnson
Sept. 22, 2022 Johnson, Thune, Rounds Introduce Bill to Reform Indian Health Service, Increase Accountability and Transparency Rep. Dusty Johnson
Sept. 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense - Baldwin, Bipartisan Group of 39 Senators Push for Increased Action to Address PFAS Exposure at Military Installations Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 15, 2022 Rounds Introduces Bill to Remove Burdensome Regulations on American Trucking Industry Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 13, 2022 Letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Thune, Burr: Biden Administration's Overreaching Child Mask Mandate Must End Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 13, 2022 Tweet - "The Biden administration is STILL forcing toddlers in certain Head Start programs to wear masks. @SecBecerra , this overreaching and outdated policy must end." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 8, 2022 Tweet - "Queen Elizabeth II lived a long, incredible life -- an undeniably important fixture in world history. Kimberley and I are praying for her family and thinking of America's friends in the UK during this difficult time. May the Queen rest in peace." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 7, 2022 Thune, South Dakota Farm Bureau President Testify in Favor of Thune-Led Livestock Regulatory Protection Act Sen. John Thune
Sept. 7, 2022 Tweet - "I want to be very clear about this: Not one penny of debt is being "canceled" or "forgiven." This debt is being transferred from the 13% of the country with student loan debt to the 87% of the country that does not have student debt." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 31, 2022 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Clyde Urges Delay of USDA Poultry Line Speed Waiver Rule Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 25, 2022 Rounds Introduces Legislation to Strengthen School Security Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 24, 2022 Johnson Opposed to Biden's Cancelation of Student Debt Rep. Dusty Johnson
Aug. 24, 2022 Thune Statement on President Biden's Costly Student Loan Decision Sen. John Thune
Aug. 16, 2022 Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Cammack Joins Reps. Hartzler, Mann, Colleagues In Pushing Back On The EPA's New Atrazine Requirements Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 10, 2022 Klobuchar, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing Toxic Exposure Awareness Day Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 6, 2022 Thune Proposal Would Improve Ranchers' Grazing Rights on National Grasslands Sen. John Thune
July 27, 2022 Tweet - "Sat down with South Dakotans participating in the Tomorrow's Ag Leaders program. These young leaders are vital to the future of our country's agriculture industry. I appreciate their visit and everything they do -- now and in the future -- to help feed the world." Sen. John Thune
July 26, 2022 Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Ranking Member Waltz Asks Secretary Austin to Reconsider DoD COVID Vaccine Mandate on National Guard Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 26, 2022 Johnson, Roy Introduce Bill to Alleviate Pilot Shortage by Raising Mandatory Retirement Age Rep. Dusty Johnson
July 20, 2022 Tweet - Since Democrats took control in Washington: 🚨Food prices have risen astronomically 🚨Gas prices have nearly doubled 🚨Real average hourly earnings have declined at the fastest pace in 40 yrs This is the Biden economy. Now, Democrats want to make things worse by raising taxes." Sen. John Thune
July 19, 2022 Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the EPA - Klobuchar, Grassley, Murray, Thune Lead Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Increase Biodiesel Volumes, Provide Certainty to Producers Sen. John Thune, ...
July 19, 2022 Letter to Sandra Thompson, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency - Scott, Tillis, and Other Senate Banking Republicans Raise Concerns with Race-Based Housing Subsidies Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 16, 2022 Tweet - "At an all school reunion in Murdo, I caught up with a JCHS legend, my hs bb and track coach, Jerry Applebee. He was "old school" tough, and a true inspiration to me and countless athletes through the years. Also found a few alums from the class of 1979. Count me grateful!" Sen. John Thune
July 15, 2022 Tester, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Improve Homeownership Opportunities For Native American Veterans Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 15, 2022 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Demand Answers on Biden Administration's Failed Catch and Release Policy Sen. John Thune, ...
July 14, 2022 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Department of Agriculture - Thune, Klobuchar Call on USDA to Improve Disaster Assistance for Producers Sen. John Thune
July 13, 2022 Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin III U.S. Department of Defense - Sen. Cramer, Senate Armed Services Republicans Ask Pentagon to Justify Claim Dobbs v. Jackson Would Significantly Affect Military Readiness Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 12, 2022 Thune, Risch Mark One-Year Anniversary of Ignored Warnings of Afghanistan Collapse Sen. John Thune
July 12, 2022 Letter to Doug McKalip, Senior Advisor, Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Hoeven, Colleagues Urge USTR Agricultural Negotiator Nominee to Support U.S. Producers Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 12, 2022 Thune, Risch Mark One-Year Anniversary of Ignored Warnings of Afghanistan Collapse Sen. John Thune
July 12, 2022 Johnson, Stefanik PASS Act Prevents China from Purchasing U.S. Agriculture Businesses Rep. Dusty Johnson
July 12, 2022 Letter to Doug McKalip, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Agriculture - Sens. Boozman, Scott Urge Biden Nominee for Agricultural Trade Negotiator to Support U.S. Producers Sen. John Thune, ...
July 6, 2022 Tweet - "Spoke with Dewey County community leaders in Timber Lake today to get their input & answer questions about everything from rising energy costs & the crisis at the southern border to potential market manipulation in the meatpacking industry. Thank you to everyone who stopped by." Sen. John Thune
July 4, 2022 Tweet - "The #FourthOfJuly is a day to appreciate the extraordinary blessings that come with living in the United States of America, the freest country the world has ever known, and to give gratitude to all who fought to obtain and protect them. Happy #IndependenceDay!" Sen. John Thune
July 4, 2022 Tweet - "The #FourthOfJuly is a day to appreciate the extraordinary blessings that come with living in the United States of America, the freest country the world has ever known, and to give gratitude to all who fought to obtain and protect them. Happy #IndependenceDay!" Sen. John Thune
June 30, 2022 Tweet - "Hard to think of a better way to end Dairy Month than celebrating cheeseburger day. @VQCheese is turning high-quality milk into delicious American-made cheese. Talked to their leadership and dairy producers about how we can support SD's dairy industry in the next #FarmBill." Sen. John Thune
June 28, 2022 Johnson Issues Statement on the End of the VA AIR Commission Rep. Dusty Johnson
June 28, 2022 Van Duyne Introduces Legislation to Address Housing Shortage Sen. John Thune, ...
June 27, 2022 Manchin: VA Air Commission is Dead Sen. John Thune, ...
June 23, 2022 Tweet - "A gas tax holiday is a flimsy, Band-Aid fix that will worsen the problem in the long run. Once again, Democrats are failing economics 101. The issue is low supply and high demand. We need to be lowering energy costs w/ an "all-the-above" approach that unleashes American energy." Sen. John Thune
June 15, 2022 Letter to Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Representative Mann and Senator Moran urge the Department of Commerce to suspend duties on nitrogen fertilizers Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 14, 2022 Sinema & Thune Introduce Bipartisan Bill Creating Jobs, Expanding Aviation Opportunities Sen. John Thune, ...
June 13, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of United States - LaMalfa Joins Republicans in Urging Biden to Repeal Regulatory Assault on Agriculture Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Date Title Politician
Oct. 1, 2022 Letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office - Thompson & Comer Lead Letter to Gao Regarding Foreign Investments in U.s. Farmland Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 30, 2022 Letter to Priscilla Brown, President and CEO of Amalgamated Bank - Hoeven Joins Colleagues to Push Back on Second Amendment Right Infringement Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 29, 2022 Rounds, Tester Introduce Bill to Reduce Unnecessary Regulatory Costs for Nonbank Financial Institutions Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 29, 2022 Letter to Seileen Mullen, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs - Boozman, Cotton Express Concern Over Reduced Reimbursements for Prescriptions Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 26, 2022 Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Newhouse Demands Answers on Chinese-Owned Farmland Near U.S. Military Installations Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 26, 2022 Tweet - "Yet another study showing that student loan "forgiveness" is an expensive bailout -- and American taxpayers are forced to foot the bill." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 22, 2022 Thune, Rounds, Johnson Introduce Bill to Reform Indian Health Service, Increase Accountability and Transparency Sen.John Thune
Sept. 22, 2022 Johnson Secures Fairness for Tribal Law Enforcement Rep.Dusty Johnson
Sept. 22, 2022 Johnson, Thune, Rounds Introduce Bill to Reform Indian Health Service, Increase Accountability and Transparency Rep.Dusty Johnson
Sept. 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense - Baldwin, Bipartisan Group of 39 Senators Push for Increased Action to Address PFAS Exposure at Military Installations Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 15, 2022 Rounds Introduces Bill to Remove Burdensome Regulations on American Trucking Industry Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 13, 2022 Letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Thune, Burr: Biden Administration's Overreaching Child Mask Mandate Must End Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 13, 2022 Tweet - "The Biden administration is STILL forcing toddlers in certain Head Start programs to wear masks. @SecBecerra , this overreaching and outdated policy must end." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 8, 2022 Tweet - "Queen Elizabeth II lived a long, incredible life -- an undeniably important fixture in world history. Kimberley and I are praying for her family and thinking of America's friends in the UK during this difficult time. May the Queen rest in peace." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 7, 2022 Thune, South Dakota Farm Bureau President Testify in Favor of Thune-Led Livestock Regulatory Protection Act Sen.John Thune
Sept. 7, 2022 Tweet - "I want to be very clear about this: Not one penny of debt is being "canceled" or "forgiven." This debt is being transferred from the 13% of the country with student loan debt to the 87% of the country that does not have student debt." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 31, 2022 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Clyde Urges Delay of USDA Poultry Line Speed Waiver Rule Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 25, 2022 Rounds Introduces Legislation to Strengthen School Security Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 24, 2022 Johnson Opposed to Biden's Cancelation of Student Debt Rep.Dusty Johnson
Aug. 24, 2022 Thune Statement on President Biden's Costly Student Loan Decision Sen.John Thune
Aug. 16, 2022 Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Cammack Joins Reps. Hartzler, Mann, Colleagues In Pushing Back On The EPA's New Atrazine Requirements Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 10, 2022 Klobuchar, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing Toxic Exposure Awareness Day Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 6, 2022 Thune Proposal Would Improve Ranchers' Grazing Rights on National Grasslands Sen.John Thune
July 27, 2022 Tweet - "Sat down with South Dakotans participating in the Tomorrow's Ag Leaders program. These young leaders are vital to the future of our country's agriculture industry. I appreciate their visit and everything they do -- now and in the future -- to help feed the world." Sen.John Thune
July 26, 2022 Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Ranking Member Waltz Asks Secretary Austin to Reconsider DoD COVID Vaccine Mandate on National Guard Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 26, 2022 Johnson, Roy Introduce Bill to Alleviate Pilot Shortage by Raising Mandatory Retirement Age Rep.Dusty Johnson
July 20, 2022 Tweet - Since Democrats took control in Washington: 🚨Food prices have risen astronomically 🚨Gas prices have nearly doubled 🚨Real average hourly earnings have declined at the fastest pace in 40 yrs This is the Biden economy. Now, Democrats want to make things worse by raising taxes." Sen.John Thune
July 19, 2022 Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the EPA - Klobuchar, Grassley, Murray, Thune Lead Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Increase Biodiesel Volumes, Provide Certainty to Producers Sen.John Thune, ...
July 19, 2022 Letter to Sandra Thompson, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency - Scott, Tillis, and Other Senate Banking Republicans Raise Concerns with Race-Based Housing Subsidies Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 16, 2022 Tweet - "At an all school reunion in Murdo, I caught up with a JCHS legend, my hs bb and track coach, Jerry Applebee. He was "old school" tough, and a true inspiration to me and countless athletes through the years. Also found a few alums from the class of 1979. Count me grateful!" Sen.John Thune
July 15, 2022 Tester, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Improve Homeownership Opportunities For Native American Veterans Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 15, 2022 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Demand Answers on Biden Administration's Failed Catch and Release Policy Sen.John Thune, ...
July 14, 2022 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Department of Agriculture - Thune, Klobuchar Call on USDA to Improve Disaster Assistance for Producers Sen.John Thune
July 13, 2022 Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin III U.S. Department of Defense - Sen. Cramer, Senate Armed Services Republicans Ask Pentagon to Justify Claim Dobbs v. Jackson Would Significantly Affect Military Readiness Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 12, 2022 Thune, Risch Mark One-Year Anniversary of Ignored Warnings of Afghanistan Collapse Sen.John Thune
July 12, 2022 Letter to Doug McKalip, Senior Advisor, Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Hoeven, Colleagues Urge USTR Agricultural Negotiator Nominee to Support U.S. Producers Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 12, 2022 Thune, Risch Mark One-Year Anniversary of Ignored Warnings of Afghanistan Collapse Sen.John Thune
July 12, 2022 Johnson, Stefanik PASS Act Prevents China from Purchasing U.S. Agriculture Businesses Rep.Dusty Johnson
July 12, 2022 Letter to Doug McKalip, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Agriculture - Sens. Boozman, Scott Urge Biden Nominee for Agricultural Trade Negotiator to Support U.S. Producers Sen.John Thune, ...
July 6, 2022 Tweet - "Spoke with Dewey County community leaders in Timber Lake today to get their input & answer questions about everything from rising energy costs & the crisis at the southern border to potential market manipulation in the meatpacking industry. Thank you to everyone who stopped by." Sen.John Thune
July 4, 2022 Tweet - "The #FourthOfJuly is a day to appreciate the extraordinary blessings that come with living in the United States of America, the freest country the world has ever known, and to give gratitude to all who fought to obtain and protect them. Happy #IndependenceDay!" Sen.John Thune
July 4, 2022 Tweet - "The #FourthOfJuly is a day to appreciate the extraordinary blessings that come with living in the United States of America, the freest country the world has ever known, and to give gratitude to all who fought to obtain and protect them. Happy #IndependenceDay!" Sen.John Thune
June 30, 2022 Tweet - "Hard to think of a better way to end Dairy Month than celebrating cheeseburger day. @VQCheese is turning high-quality milk into delicious American-made cheese. Talked to their leadership and dairy producers about how we can support SD's dairy industry in the next #FarmBill." Sen.John Thune
June 28, 2022 Johnson Issues Statement on the End of the VA AIR Commission Rep.Dusty Johnson
June 28, 2022 Van Duyne Introduces Legislation to Address Housing Shortage Sen.John Thune, ...
June 27, 2022 Manchin: VA Air Commission is Dead Sen.John Thune, ...
June 23, 2022 Tweet - "A gas tax holiday is a flimsy, Band-Aid fix that will worsen the problem in the long run. Once again, Democrats are failing economics 101. The issue is low supply and high demand. We need to be lowering energy costs w/ an "all-the-above" approach that unleashes American energy." Sen.John Thune
June 15, 2022 Letter to Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Representative Mann and Senator Moran urge the Department of Commerce to suspend duties on nitrogen fertilizers Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 14, 2022 Sinema & Thune Introduce Bipartisan Bill Creating Jobs, Expanding Aviation Opportunities Sen.John Thune, ...
June 13, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of United States - LaMalfa Joins Republicans in Urging Biden to Repeal Regulatory Assault on Agriculture Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
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