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Oct. 26, 2023 Thune, Wyden Reintroduce Tribal Child Support Enforcement Act Sen. John Thune
Sept. 15, 2022 Johnson Introduces TEENS Act to Increase Youth Workforce Participation Rep. Dusty Johnson
May 16, 2022 Letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Requesting Answers, Action in Baby Formula Shortage Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 11, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, and Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Take Action on Baby Formula Shortages Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 24, 2022 Letter to Honorable Anthony J. Blinken, Secretary - Congressman Aderholt Joins Congressional Coalition on Adoption Co-chairs in Letter to Secretary of State Blinken Sen. John Thune, ...
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "Despite the CDC relaxing mask guidance across most of the nation, the Biden admin is keeping its requirement that toddlers in Head Start programs wear masks -- even on the playground. This has been ridiculous from the start, & with CDC relaxing, it's even more absurd." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 15, 2022 Tweet - "At the Super Bowl, pro-mask elites cheered on their team maskless, yet the Biden admin wants some toddlers as young as two years old to be masked at all times, even if they're on the playground. My message to Joe Biden: Unmask America's children." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 15, 2022 Thune on Fox News: Unmask America's Children Sen. John Thune
Feb. 14, 2022 Tweet - ""Children need to be in the classroom.... laughing, learning and interacting with friends and teachers unimpeded by a cloth mask that is likely doing very little besides serving as an impediment."" Sen. John Thune
Feb. 14, 2022 Thune Introduces Resolution to Unmask America's Children Sen. John Thune
Feb. 10, 2022 Tweet - "Parents in South Dakota are better equipped to ensure the safety of their children than bureaucrats in Washington. It's a massive overreach from the federal government to be mandating that Head Start students, as young as two years old, wear masks." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 8, 2022 Tweet - "I'm a parent and a grandparent, and I'm outraged that the federal government is using taxpayer dollars to try to require children as young as 2 years old to wear face masks at Head Start schools -- even outside on the playground." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 8, 2022 Thune, Menendez Legislation Prioritizes Kids' Mental Health Sen. John Thune
Jan. 25, 2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Romney Joins Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health & Human Services - Thune Leads Colleagues in Protecting Toddlers from Mask Mandates Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 17, 2021 Republican Senators Blast Democrats' Senseless Child Care Plan Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Thune, McClain Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Protect Toddlers From Federal Mandates Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - SENS. CRUZ, SCOTT, REP. NORMAN SEND LETTER URGING HHS SEC. BECERRA TO PROTECT FAITH-BASED CHILD WELFARE PROVIDERS Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Just announced the Preventing Mandates on Toddlers Act to block the federal gov't from forcing toddlers in the Head Start program to wear masks, even on the playground. This is yet another example of a burdensome Biden admin mandate that is being forced onto American families." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Fewer options & higher costs -- that's Democrats' idea for childcare reform. A liberal think tank estimated their plan would RAISE costs $13,000 per child. But, Dems have shown they aren't interested in facts or figures, they've set their sights on socialism & aren't looking back." Sen. John Thune
March 2, 2021 Thune, Wyden Reintroduce Bill to Improve Child Support Enforcement for Native American Tribes Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 25, 2021 A Bipartisan Effort to Prevent and Treat Child Abuse Rep. Dusty Johnson
Oct. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Honored to have received an A rating by the U.S. Inst. Against Human Trafficking. Federal, state, & local partners must all do our part to eradicate this evil and keep our children safe. The work continues until we #endhumantrafficking" Sen. John Thune
Aug. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Senator Collins Urges USDA to Continue School Meal Flexibility Waivers for Maine Students Sen. John Thune, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Experts in childhood health, like @AmerAcadPeds , have advocated for policies that prioritize getting our kids back to school *safely*. This shouldn't be a politized issue. Attending school in person is so important for our children's academic development & emotional wellbeing." Sen. John Thune
July 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - ICYMI: Lucas Joins Colleagues Advocating Support for 4-H, Youth Mentorship Organizations During COVID-19 Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 12, 2020 Sens. Rounds and Gillibrand and Reps. Cisneros and Mast Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to End Military-Connected Child Abuse and Neglect Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Had a great discussion with Cindy Begley from the South Dakota School Nurse Association this morning. We're both concerned about the youth #VapingCrisis & its effect on South Dakota students. I thank all of our school nurses for their hard work to keep our students healthy ." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 8, 2020 Thune, Wyden Introduce Bill to Improve Child Support Enforcement for Native American Tribes Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution Sen. John Thune
Oct. 16, 2019 Johnson: Not One Child Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Had a great time at the @SiouxFallsYPN roundtable for their Young Professional Network. Moderator Megan Myers has done a great job with this event. This year, I asked each attendee to share their primary issue of concern and received a lot of great feedback to consider." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 9, 2019 Rapid City Family's Adoption Story an Inspiration to Us All Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 7, 2019 Letter to Admiral Karl L. Schultz, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard - Schumer Reveals: Callous and Shortsighted Fed Process Threatens to Evict Sail Buffalo--a Local Sailing & Water Safety School--from Coast Guard-Owned Inner Harbor Site; Eviction Would Strip Wny Children & Teens of Invaluable Lake Erie Educational Resources; Senator Urges Coast Guard to Reverse Decision, Extend Lease and Be the Wind Behind Sail Buffalo Sen. John Thune
May 2, 2019 Committee Members Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 20, 2018 Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of Sen. John Thune
Jan. 22, 2018 Thune Statement on Senate Vote to End Government Shutdown Sen. John Thune
Jan. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Democrats are preventing our troops from receiving the resources they need, and they are jeopardizing the future of a program that provides health coverage to children in need. They should end these partisan, political games and join us in funding the government. #SchumerShutdown" Sen. John Thune
Jan. 20, 2018 Thune Statement on Funding the Government Sen. John Thune
Nov. 14, 2017 Senate Passes Bill Requiring U.S. Amateur Athletic Organizations, Members to Report Sexual Abuse Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 3, 2017 Commerce Leaders, Sponsors of the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act Announce Agreement Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 20, 2016 Thune: Child Nutrition Bill a Step Forward for Students in South Dakota Sen. John Thune
Dec. 9, 2015 House and Senate Adopt Thune Provisions to Address Youth Suicide Sen. John Thune
July 21, 2015 Thune Amendments Would Provide Permanent Relief to Taxpayers Sen. John Thune
March 31, 2015 Rounds Congratulates Sioux Falls, Rapid City Students for Documentary Competition Award Sen. Mike Rounds
Feb. 26, 2015 Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Executive Session Sen. John Thune
Oct. 28, 2014 Letter to Leon Kengo Wa Dondo, President of the Senate of the DRC, and Aubin Minaku, Speaker of the National Assembly of the DRC - Urging Action on Adoption Reform Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 9, 2014 ISIS Sen. John Thune
July 30, 2014 Making Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2014 Sen. John Thune
July 23, 2014 Thune Urges Flexibility in School Nutrition Standards Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
Oct. 26, 2023 Thune, Wyden Reintroduce Tribal Child Support Enforcement Act Sen.John Thune
Sept. 15, 2022 Johnson Introduces TEENS Act to Increase Youth Workforce Participation Rep.Dusty Johnson
May 16, 2022 Letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Requesting Answers, Action in Baby Formula Shortage Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 11, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, and Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Take Action on Baby Formula Shortages Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 24, 2022 Letter to Honorable Anthony J. Blinken, Secretary - Congressman Aderholt Joins Congressional Coalition on Adoption Co-chairs in Letter to Secretary of State Blinken Sen.John Thune, ...
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "Despite the CDC relaxing mask guidance across most of the nation, the Biden admin is keeping its requirement that toddlers in Head Start programs wear masks -- even on the playground. This has been ridiculous from the start, & with CDC relaxing, it's even more absurd." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 15, 2022 Tweet - "At the Super Bowl, pro-mask elites cheered on their team maskless, yet the Biden admin wants some toddlers as young as two years old to be masked at all times, even if they're on the playground. My message to Joe Biden: Unmask America's children." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 15, 2022 Thune on Fox News: Unmask America's Children Sen.John Thune
Feb. 14, 2022 Tweet - ""Children need to be in the classroom.... laughing, learning and interacting with friends and teachers unimpeded by a cloth mask that is likely doing very little besides serving as an impediment."" Sen.John Thune
Feb. 14, 2022 Thune Introduces Resolution to Unmask America's Children Sen.John Thune
Feb. 10, 2022 Tweet - "Parents in South Dakota are better equipped to ensure the safety of their children than bureaucrats in Washington. It's a massive overreach from the federal government to be mandating that Head Start students, as young as two years old, wear masks." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 8, 2022 Tweet - "I'm a parent and a grandparent, and I'm outraged that the federal government is using taxpayer dollars to try to require children as young as 2 years old to wear face masks at Head Start schools -- even outside on the playground." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 8, 2022 Thune, Menendez Legislation Prioritizes Kids' Mental Health Sen.John Thune
Jan. 25, 2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Romney Joins Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health & Human Services - Thune Leads Colleagues in Protecting Toddlers from Mask Mandates Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Dec. 17, 2021 Republican Senators Blast Democrats' Senseless Child Care Plan Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Thune, McClain Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Protect Toddlers From Federal Mandates Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - SENS. CRUZ, SCOTT, REP. NORMAN SEND LETTER URGING HHS SEC. BECERRA TO PROTECT FAITH-BASED CHILD WELFARE PROVIDERS Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Just announced the Preventing Mandates on Toddlers Act to block the federal gov't from forcing toddlers in the Head Start program to wear masks, even on the playground. This is yet another example of a burdensome Biden admin mandate that is being forced onto American families." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Fewer options & higher costs -- that's Democrats' idea for childcare reform. A liberal think tank estimated their plan would RAISE costs $13,000 per child. But, Dems have shown they aren't interested in facts or figures, they've set their sights on socialism & aren't looking back." Sen.John Thune
March 2, 2021 Thune, Wyden Reintroduce Bill to Improve Child Support Enforcement for Native American Tribes Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 25, 2021 A Bipartisan Effort to Prevent and Treat Child Abuse Rep.Dusty Johnson
Oct. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Honored to have received an A rating by the U.S. Inst. Against Human Trafficking. Federal, state, & local partners must all do our part to eradicate this evil and keep our children safe. The work continues until we #endhumantrafficking" Sen.John Thune
Aug. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Senator Collins Urges USDA to Continue School Meal Flexibility Waivers for Maine Students Sen.John Thune, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Experts in childhood health, like @AmerAcadPeds , have advocated for policies that prioritize getting our kids back to school *safely*. This shouldn't be a politized issue. Attending school in person is so important for our children's academic development & emotional wellbeing." Sen.John Thune
July 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - ICYMI: Lucas Joins Colleagues Advocating Support for 4-H, Youth Mentorship Organizations During COVID-19 Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 12, 2020 Sens. Rounds and Gillibrand and Reps. Cisneros and Mast Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to End Military-Connected Child Abuse and Neglect Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Had a great discussion with Cindy Begley from the South Dakota School Nurse Association this morning. We're both concerned about the youth #VapingCrisis & its effect on South Dakota students. I thank all of our school nurses for their hard work to keep our students healthy ." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 8, 2020 Thune, Wyden Introduce Bill to Improve Child Support Enforcement for Native American Tribes Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 8, 2020 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution Sen.John Thune
Oct. 16, 2019 Johnson: Not One Child Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Had a great time at the @SiouxFallsYPN roundtable for their Young Professional Network. Moderator Megan Myers has done a great job with this event. This year, I asked each attendee to share their primary issue of concern and received a lot of great feedback to consider." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 9, 2019 Rapid City Family's Adoption Story an Inspiration to Us All Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 7, 2019 Letter to Admiral Karl L. Schultz, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard - Schumer Reveals: Callous and Shortsighted Fed Process Threatens to Evict Sail Buffalo--a Local Sailing & Water Safety School--from Coast Guard-Owned Inner Harbor Site; Eviction Would Strip Wny Children & Teens of Invaluable Lake Erie Educational Resources; Senator Urges Coast Guard to Reverse Decision, Extend Lease and Be the Wind Behind Sail Buffalo Sen.John Thune
May 2, 2019 Committee Members Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 20, 2018 Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of Sen.John Thune
Jan. 22, 2018 Thune Statement on Senate Vote to End Government Shutdown Sen.John Thune
Jan. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Democrats are preventing our troops from receiving the resources they need, and they are jeopardizing the future of a program that provides health coverage to children in need. They should end these partisan, political games and join us in funding the government. #SchumerShutdown" Sen.John Thune
Jan. 20, 2018 Thune Statement on Funding the Government Sen.John Thune
Nov. 14, 2017 Senate Passes Bill Requiring U.S. Amateur Athletic Organizations, Members to Report Sexual Abuse Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 3, 2017 Commerce Leaders, Sponsors of the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act Announce Agreement Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 20, 2016 Thune: Child Nutrition Bill a Step Forward for Students in South Dakota Sen.John Thune
Dec. 9, 2015 House and Senate Adopt Thune Provisions to Address Youth Suicide Sen.John Thune
July 21, 2015 Thune Amendments Would Provide Permanent Relief to Taxpayers Sen.John Thune
March 31, 2015 Rounds Congratulates Sioux Falls, Rapid City Students for Documentary Competition Award Sen.Mike Rounds
Feb. 26, 2015 Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Executive Session Sen.John Thune
Oct. 28, 2014 Letter to Leon Kengo Wa Dondo, President of the Senate of the DRC, and Aubin Minaku, Speaker of the National Assembly of the DRC - Urging Action on Adoption Reform Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 9, 2014 ISIS Sen.John Thune
July 30, 2014 Making Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2014 Sen.John Thune
July 23, 2014 Thune Urges Flexibility in School Nutrition Standards Sen.John Thune
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