U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) recently unveiled a bipartisan bill that aims to end the backlog of United States military veterans’ records requests at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC). “The current backlog is unacceptable and impedes veterans’ ability to Read more…
To help offset rising transportation costs for America’s military veterans, U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) proposed a bipartisan bill to increase reimbursement rates when veterans must travel to receive medical care provided through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Read more…
U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) on Sept. 12 led more than 40 Republicans in offering legislation to reform federal permitting and project reviews. “Since our calls for action and offers to see legislative text from the permitting ‘deal’ remain Read more…
U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) recently proposed legislation to create a new U.S. Department of Justice grant program that would reallocate $500 million in funding over five years to states, which would provide subgrants to local K-12 schools and school Read more…
U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) recently sponsored his chamber’s version of the Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and Security (PASS) Act, which aims to prevent specific countries from threatening America’s food supply by acquiring U.S. farmland and agriculture companies. “Protecting American farmland Read more…
President Joe Biden on Aug. 3 signed into law a bipartisan bill supported by U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) that authorizes the U.S. Treasury Department to mint coins commemorating the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. “I am Read more…
U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) on July 13 joined 49 of her chamber’s Republican colleagues in introducing a joint resolution to nullify a final rule amending regulations for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). “We need environmental review Read more…
U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) last week joined efforts urging both the president and his administration to promote and enhance the American agricultural exports market and reduce import duties on fertilizer. In a July 14 letter that Sen. Fischer and Read more…
U.S. Sens. John Hoeven (R-ND) and Tim Scott (R-SC) led 30 of their colleagues in denouncing a proposed rule from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that they say could place unattainable climate disclosure regulations on America’s farmers, ranchers and Read more…
U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) on May 24 cosponsored bipartisan legislation to eliminate the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) commission that is tasked with finding facilities that should be consolidated or realigned. U.S. Sens. Read more…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would be required to report to Congress on the extent of anticompetitive practices and violations of antitrust law in America’s beef packing industry under a bipartisan resolution introduced by U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD). “For Read more…
In order to meet the security needs of both the United States and Israel, U.S. Sens. Todd Young (R-IN) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) joined a bipartisan contingent of 42 lawmakers requesting that $500 million be included in the defense appropriations Read more…
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) led 35 of his Republican colleagues in introducing a resolution that urges the Biden administration to work with Congress on the development of a strategy to counter the rise in violent crime across the United Read more…
Bipartisan legislation recently introduced by U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) would expand telemental health services in America’s rural areas for those specifically working in the farming, forestry and fishing industries. “Those living in rural areas may live far away from Read more…
U.S. Sens. Mike Rounds (R-SD) and John Hoeven (R-ND) on April 4 signed on as original cosponsors of the Landowner Easement Rights Act, which aims to reduce permanent easements that limit the use of certain land to protect its conservation Read more…
U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) and U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) on April 7 sponsored the bicameral Traveler’s Gun Rights Act in their respective chambers to address the gun rights of Americans in certain living situations. “An address is an Read more…
U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) on March 24 proposed legislation that aims to increase capital for America’s small businesses by encouraging more investment by venture capital firms. “South Dakota entrepreneurs and startups need access to capital to grow,” said Sen. Read more…
U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) joined 18 of his Republican Senate colleagues in requesting that President Joe Biden review all available options to lower the cost of fertilizer. “We are writing to express our serious concern regarding record-high fertilizer prices Read more…
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-SD), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Deb Fischer (R-NE), and Jerry Moran (R-KS) joined a bipartisan contingent of lawmakers in calling on the president to allow the year-round sale of E15 gasoline to help reduce America’s reliance on Read more…
U.S. Sens. Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Tim Scott (R-SC) on March 3 introduced legislation that would require federal financial regulatory agencies to take the risk profiles and business models of smaller financial institutions into account when crafting regulations. “I look Read more…
U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) led 35 of his Republican colleagues in questioning President Joe Biden about why an additional $30 billion in federal funding would be needed to help the nation in its ongoing fight against COVID-19. President Biden Read more…
U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) called on leaders in both houses of Congress to swiftly approve their bill authorizing expedited approval of applications to export natural gas to certain allies of the United States. “Oil from Read more…
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) on Feb. 24 met with law enforcement officers from Florida’s 16th District to discuss the nationwide rise in crime against police and other first responders. “Our brave law enforcement officers put their lives on the Read more…
Expedited approval of applications to export natural gas to certain allies of the United States would be authorized under bicameral legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) and U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Mike Rounds (R-SD). “The United Read more…
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) and a bicameral group of lawmakers recently expressed concern about the U.S. Forest Service’s plans to reduce the Black Hills National Forest (BHNF) timber sale program over the next three years. “Unless the Forest Service Read more…
As auto dealerships struggle with inflation and inventory shortages amid ongoing supply chain disruptions, U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) and his Republican colleagues requested that the U.S. Treasury Department use its existing authority to provide America’s automobile industry with some Read more…
U.S. Sens. Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) last week joined a majority of the Republican conference in urging the Biden administration to ensure proper implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Specifically, the lawmakers expressed Read more…
U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) on Feb. 16 signed on as the lead cosponsor of a bipartisan bill that would establish a federal working group to evaluate the food safety threat posed by beef imported from Brazil. S. 3230, sponsored Read more…
The Biden administration must raise the H-2B seasonal worker visa cap to help struggling businesses find additional workers as the economy recovers, urged U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) and a bipartisan group of 34 senators. American businesses from industries such Read more…
U.S. Reps. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) and Tom Cole (R-OK) on Jan. 13 introduced a bipartisan bill that would grant a federal charter to the National American Indian Veterans Inc. (NAIV), a nonprofit organization headquartered in South Dakota on the Cheyenne Read more…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) acted outside its congressionally authorized authority by issuing overreaching rules that attempt to transform the nation’s power sector through emissions regulations under the Clean Air Act, according to an amicus curiae brief filed in Read more…
Newly introduced bipartisan legislation offered by U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) aims to bolster transparency of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) program. Introduction of the VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act of 2021, Read more…
The Biden administration must address a gap in coverage under the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP), according to U.S. Sen. John Thune (SD) and a bipartisan contingent of his colleagues. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Read more…
Bipartisan legislation sponsored on Oct. 21 by U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) would authorize a permanent buffalo management program at the U.S. Department of the Interior. “I am committed to helping tribes in South Dakota restore their historical and cultural Read more…
Global access to the COVID-19 vaccine must be increased, according to U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and a bipartisan group of more than a dozen of his colleagues. “We urge you in the strongest possible terms to do more to Read more…
U.S. Senate Republicans on Oct. 21 introduced legislation that would prohibit the implementation of new requirements for reporting bank account deposits and withdrawals. The Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act, S. 3056, which is sponsored by U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) Read more…
Against the backdrop of the economic impacts resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) on Monday led seven of her GOP Senate colleagues in questioning the Biden administration about the delayed financial assistance for the nation’s Read more…
October would be designated as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month under a bipartisan resolution introduced by U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD). “Increasing overall cybersecurity awareness, prevention measures and educational resources will help protect Americans from attacks and attempted hacks,” Sen. Rounds Read more…
U.S. Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) on Sept. 29 unveiled a bipartisan, bicameral bill that would provide direct federal funds to cities and localities toward developing, restoring and maintaining their parks and other outdoor recreation Read more…
U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) on Sept. 27 joined almost two dozen Republican senators to unveil legislation that would address numerous remaining issues related to the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan, including terrorism, hostages, immigrant visas, humanitarian abuses, and refugees, Read more…
A group of Republican senators joined by U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) on Sept. 23 unveiled legislation that would require a full hearing on reconciliation bills before votes can occur on massive tax changes and spending bills. “Tennesseans have had Read more…
The nation’s tax gap — the difference between taxes owed and paid — has been “a stubborn problem for decades,” according to U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-SD) and numerous GOP lawmakers, who say it won’t be fixed by allowing financial Read more…
U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) on Sept. 20 unveiled a bipartisan bill that would give Native American tribes more control over how a federal food program is administered in their communities. The SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2021, S. Read more…
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-SD) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) on Wednesday announced that a bipartisan bill will be introduced next week that would reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef. “It’s time to restore MCOOL once and for Read more…
A decision by President Joe Biden calling on the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies to increase oil production in response to rising gas prices should be reversed, according to U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) Read more…
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and two dozen of his Republican colleagues want to know why taxpayer-funded American military equipment may have fallen into the hands of the Taliban, which has retaken Afghanistan since the United States withdrew its military Read more…
U.S. Sens. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) joined 40 of their Republican colleagues to request an update on a federal inquiry into the Crossfire Hurricane investigation. Crossfire Hurricane was the code name for the counterintelligence investigation undertaken Read more…
A petition seeking to eliminate the “Product of USA” label and replace it with a “Processed in the USA” label makes no sense, according to comments filed last week by U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD). Specifically, Sen. Rounds submitted comments Read more…
Following on the heels of a new National Security Memorandum signed by the president aimed at strengthening cybersecurity for the nation’s critical infrastructure, U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) on July 27 cosponsored the bipartisan Defense of United States Infrastructure Act. Read more…
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-SD) and U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) on July 27 proposed bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would provide relief to American producers experiencing drought conditions during primary nesting season. Sen. Thune sponsored the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Read more…