WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Today, the House passed the annual defense package, which included two provisions led by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.). The bill provides a substantial pay raise to troops, ends politically woke policies, strengthens America's military, and gets tough on China. Johnson voted to pass the bill. "Politically 'woke' culture has infiltrated our military, but this bill puts an end to some of th  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following commentary: * * * Supporting Farmers and Ranchers There's hardly a corner of South Dakota where you won't find a farm, ranch, or some other trace of our rich agricultural heritage - it's the lifeblood of our state. Representing the hardworking South Dakotans who grow food and fuel and raise livestock is a responsibility I take seriously. So I value the conversations I have with producers as I travel around the state.   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. who sits on the Senate Homeland Security Committee, issued the following statement on his meeting with President Donald Trump's nominee to serve as U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary South Dakota Governor, Kristi Noem. "Governor Kristi Noem will have an integral role as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security in restoring law and order at our borders an  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Click here to watch the video. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor about the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that would bolster American national security by making much-needed investments in the military. Thune noted that this year's NDAA includes critical resources for South Dakota's Ellsworth Air Force Base and fully funds the B-21 mission at Ellsworth. Thu  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Click here to watch the video. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor about the national security and humanitarian crisis at the southern border created by the Biden-Harris administration's reckless policies. Thune noted that congressional Republicans are prepared to equip President Trump with the necessary resources to secure the border and bring the crisis to an end. Thune's remarks   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Click here to watch the video. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at the Senate Republican leadership press conference about the aggressive schedule Senate Republicans have planned for 2025 in order to confirm President Trump's nominees and move his agenda through Congress. Thune noted that next year's schedule stands in contrast to how Democrats have managed the Senate this year, where important work   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Click here to watch the video. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor about President Biden's disastrous economic policies that led to a historic inflation crisis. Thune noted that Senate Republicans are ready to work with President Trump to advance pro-growth policies that drive economic opportunity and strength. Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, yesterday Preside  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following weekly roundup for Dec. 2-6, 2024: * * * We're back to work out in Washington following Thanksgiving! I hope you all had a great holiday filled with family, friends and delicious food. We are truly blessed to live in the greatest state in the greatest country in the world, which is one thing we can all give thanks for. I spent time this week attending meetings with South Dakotans, hearings, votes and classified briefi  more