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July 25, 2023 Thune, Warner Introduce Bill to Expand Seniors' Options for Care Sen. John Thune
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. John Thune, ...
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, ...
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, ...
April 6, 2022 Thune Presses HHS Secretary on Overreaching Child Mask Mandate in Head Start Facilities Sen. John Thune
March 10, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Call to End Federal COVID Travel Restrictions, Mask Mandates Sen. John Thune, ...
March 10, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hoeven Press President Biden to End COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Sen. John Thune, ...
March 2, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Romney Leads Colleagues in Pressing White House for Accounting of Trillions in COVID-19 Spending Sen. John Thune, ...
March 2, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hagerty, Colleagues Press White House for Accounting of Trillions in COVID-19 Spending Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 14, 2022 Thune Introduces Resolution to Unmask America's Children Sen. John Thune
Jan. 26, 2022 Tweet: As of today, the unconstitutional federal vaccine mandate for private sector workers is withdrawn -- a huge win for personal freedom. I've strongly opposed this counterproductive gov't overreach from day one and will continue to empower South Dakotans to make their own decisions. Sen. John Thune
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to Senate Colleagues - Portman, Finance Republicans Stress Innovation-Killing Government Price Control Mandates Must Not Become Law Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 13, 2022 Thune Applauds Supreme Court's Decision to Halt Vaccine Mandate on Private Sector Employers Sen. John Thune
Jan. 13, 2022 JOHNSON STATEMENT ON SCOTUS VACCINE MANDATE RULING Rep. Dusty Johnson
Jan. 12, 2022 Tweet: Today's ruling sends a loud and clear message to the Biden administration: In this country, the unlawful use of the heavy hand of the federal government will not be tolerated. The federal government should not have the authority to force private citizens to get the vaccine. Sen. John Thune
Dec. 30, 2021 Reps. Allen, Stefanik, Foxx, Banks, Sen. Braun Lead Opposition to Biden Vaccine Mandate in Upcoming SCOTUS Case Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Washington bureaucrats have no business slapping heavy-handed mandates on private companies or infringing on Americans' freedoms & privacy. I encourage everyone to get vaccinated, but I DO NOT support Biden's vaccine mandates on American workers. My vote today will reflect that." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Every Senate Republican just stood up against President Biden's overbearing vaccine mandate on American workers. The measure passed w/ bipartisan support, but President Biden is still expected to veto it & continue his heavy-handed, government-knows-best strategy." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - SOUTH DAKOTA EMPLOYERS TO WHITE HOUSE: VACCINE MANDATES WILL CAUSE SERIOUS WORKFORCE PROBLEMS Rep. Dusty Johnson
Nov. 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Hagerty, Colleagues Press Usda to Drop Vaccine Mandate for Employees, Ensure Timely Services for Farmers and Ranchers Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 18, 2021 Collins, Colleagues File Challenge to Vaccine Mandate for Businesses Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 5, 2021 Thune Opposes Biden Vaccine Mandate, Moves to Nullify It Sen. John Thune
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "The decision to get vaccinated is a personal choice. Every American should have the freedom to make it for themselves. I personally chose to get vaccinated, and I encourage others to as well, but NO ONE should be forced to do so by Washington bureaucrats." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs- SVAC Republican Members Seek Answers on How the VA Vaccine Mandate Will Impact Veteran Services Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cassidy, Schatz Lead Bipartisan Group to Bolster U.S. Leadership in Global Vaccination Distribution Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President - Condemnation of Healthcare Workers Vaccination Mandate Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 9, 2021 Tweet - "The federal government should NOT be forcing private citizens to get vaccinated. Period. I'm vaccinated. I encourage others to get vaccinated. But President Biden's vaccine mandate is extreme government overreach that South Dakotans won't stand for." Sen. John Thune
June 29, 2021 Johnson, Schrader Introduce Bipartisan Healthy Dog Importation Act to Protect Animal and Public Health Rep. Dusty Johnson
April 3, 2021 Tweet - "Help Is Here! Thanks to the #AmericanRescuePlan, we have regained nearly 62% of the 22.2M jobs lost during the pandemic. We're putting vaccines in arms and money in pockets to help get people back in jobs!" Sen. John Thune
April 3, 2021 Tweet - "The March jobs report is resounding evidence that, under @HouseDemocrats & @POTUS, Help Is Here. Over 100M vaccine doses & 100M checks have been delivered and nearly $1 trillion are being put in workers' pockets by the life-saving #AmericanRescuePlan." Sen. John Thune
March 23, 2021 Rounds-Backed Bill to Expand Vaccine Access for Vets & Caregivers Heads to President's Desk Sen. Mike Rounds
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "The vaccine rollout is looking good in South Dakota. I'm in Aberdeen today speaking with experts & health care workers. First stop was the VA Community Outpatient Clinic where I was lucky enough to see some American heroes get the vaccine. Then on to @SanfordHealth. Great job!" Sen. John Thune
March 16, 2021 Thune Leads Colleagues in Reintroducing Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Certainty for the 340B Program Sen. John Thune, ...
March 6, 2021 Thune Rejects Partisan and Wasteful Spending Package 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. 22, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cotton, Bishop to President Biden: Withdraw Becerra Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States - Withdraw Becerra Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Duckworth, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Significantly Enhance Domestic Production of Life-Saving Medical Supplies Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States - Outline COVID-19 Relief Compromise, Request Meeting with President Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 31, 2021 Letter to Joesph R. Biden, President of the United States - Portman Joins Group of 10 Republican Senators in Outlining Targeted COVID-19 Relief Proposal, Request Meeting with President Biden Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 22, 2020 Thune Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief Package Sen. John Thune
Dec. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Congress has finally passed a targeted COVID bill to give much-needed relief to Americans who've shouldered the weight of this pandemic & provide more vaccine resources. This deal comes at a critical time as vaccines are being distributed. There's light at the end of the tunnel." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 15, 2020 Tweet - "When it's my turn in line, I will get the COVID vaccine. I will get it for my own health and for the health of my family, friends, & the many great South Dakotans with whom I work." Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
July 25, 2023 Thune, Warner Introduce Bill to Expand Seniors' Options for Care Sen.John Thune
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.John Thune, ...
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, ...
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, ...
April 6, 2022 Thune Presses HHS Secretary on Overreaching Child Mask Mandate in Head Start Facilities Sen.John Thune
March 10, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Call to End Federal COVID Travel Restrictions, Mask Mandates Sen.John Thune, ...
March 10, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hoeven Press President Biden to End COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Sen.John Thune, ...
March 2, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Romney Leads Colleagues in Pressing White House for Accounting of Trillions in COVID-19 Spending Sen.John Thune, ...
March 2, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hagerty, Colleagues Press White House for Accounting of Trillions in COVID-19 Spending Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 14, 2022 Thune Introduces Resolution to Unmask America's Children Sen.John Thune
Jan. 26, 2022 Tweet: As of today, the unconstitutional federal vaccine mandate for private sector workers is withdrawn -- a huge win for personal freedom. I've strongly opposed this counterproductive gov't overreach from day one and will continue to empower South Dakotans to make their own decisions. Sen.John Thune
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to Senate Colleagues - Portman, Finance Republicans Stress Innovation-Killing Government Price Control Mandates Must Not Become Law Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 13, 2022 Thune Applauds Supreme Court's Decision to Halt Vaccine Mandate on Private Sector Employers Sen.John Thune
Jan. 13, 2022 JOHNSON STATEMENT ON SCOTUS VACCINE MANDATE RULING Rep.Dusty Johnson
Jan. 12, 2022 Tweet: Today's ruling sends a loud and clear message to the Biden administration: In this country, the unlawful use of the heavy hand of the federal government will not be tolerated. The federal government should not have the authority to force private citizens to get the vaccine. Sen.John Thune
Dec. 30, 2021 Reps. Allen, Stefanik, Foxx, Banks, Sen. Braun Lead Opposition to Biden Vaccine Mandate in Upcoming SCOTUS Case Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Washington bureaucrats have no business slapping heavy-handed mandates on private companies or infringing on Americans' freedoms & privacy. I encourage everyone to get vaccinated, but I DO NOT support Biden's vaccine mandates on American workers. My vote today will reflect that." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Every Senate Republican just stood up against President Biden's overbearing vaccine mandate on American workers. The measure passed w/ bipartisan support, but President Biden is still expected to veto it & continue his heavy-handed, government-knows-best strategy." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - SOUTH DAKOTA EMPLOYERS TO WHITE HOUSE: VACCINE MANDATES WILL CAUSE SERIOUS WORKFORCE PROBLEMS Rep.Dusty Johnson
Nov. 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Hagerty, Colleagues Press Usda to Drop Vaccine Mandate for Employees, Ensure Timely Services for Farmers and Ranchers Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 18, 2021 Collins, Colleagues File Challenge to Vaccine Mandate for Businesses Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 5, 2021 Thune Opposes Biden Vaccine Mandate, Moves to Nullify It Sen.John Thune
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "The decision to get vaccinated is a personal choice. Every American should have the freedom to make it for themselves. I personally chose to get vaccinated, and I encourage others to as well, but NO ONE should be forced to do so by Washington bureaucrats." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 28, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs- SVAC Republican Members Seek Answers on How the VA Vaccine Mandate Will Impact Veteran Services Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cassidy, Schatz Lead Bipartisan Group to Bolster U.S. Leadership in Global Vaccination Distribution Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President - Condemnation of Healthcare Workers Vaccination Mandate Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 9, 2021 Tweet - "The federal government should NOT be forcing private citizens to get vaccinated. Period. I'm vaccinated. I encourage others to get vaccinated. But President Biden's vaccine mandate is extreme government overreach that South Dakotans won't stand for." Sen.John Thune
June 29, 2021 Johnson, Schrader Introduce Bipartisan Healthy Dog Importation Act to Protect Animal and Public Health Rep.Dusty Johnson
April 3, 2021 Tweet - "Help Is Here! Thanks to the #AmericanRescuePlan, we have regained nearly 62% of the 22.2M jobs lost during the pandemic. We're putting vaccines in arms and money in pockets to help get people back in jobs!" Sen.John Thune
April 3, 2021 Tweet - "The March jobs report is resounding evidence that, under @HouseDemocrats & @POTUS, Help Is Here. Over 100M vaccine doses & 100M checks have been delivered and nearly $1 trillion are being put in workers' pockets by the life-saving #AmericanRescuePlan." Sen.John Thune
March 23, 2021 Rounds-Backed Bill to Expand Vaccine Access for Vets & Caregivers Heads to President's Desk Sen.Mike Rounds
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "The vaccine rollout is looking good in South Dakota. I'm in Aberdeen today speaking with experts & health care workers. First stop was the VA Community Outpatient Clinic where I was lucky enough to see some American heroes get the vaccine. Then on to @SanfordHealth. Great job!" Sen.John Thune
March 16, 2021 Thune Leads Colleagues in Reintroducing Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Certainty for the 340B Program Sen.John Thune, ...
March 6, 2021 Thune Rejects Partisan and Wasteful Spending Package 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. 22, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cotton, Bishop to President Biden: Withdraw Becerra Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States - Withdraw Becerra Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Duckworth, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Significantly Enhance Domestic Production of Life-Saving Medical Supplies Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States - Outline COVID-19 Relief Compromise, Request Meeting with President Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 31, 2021 Letter to Joesph R. Biden, President of the United States - Portman Joins Group of 10 Republican Senators in Outlining Targeted COVID-19 Relief Proposal, Request Meeting with President Biden Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 22, 2020 Thune Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief Package Sen.John Thune
Dec. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Congress has finally passed a targeted COVID bill to give much-needed relief to Americans who've shouldered the weight of this pandemic & provide more vaccine resources. This deal comes at a critical time as vaccines are being distributed. There's light at the end of the tunnel." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 15, 2020 Tweet - "When it's my turn in line, I will get the COVID vaccine. I will get it for my own health and for the health of my family, friends, & the many great South Dakotans with whom I work." Sen.John Thune
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