WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * After Rounds' Push, USPS Announces Huron Mail Processing Facility Will Remain Open WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) released a statement following the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) announcement that they will be retaining local mail processing operations at the Dakota Central processing facility in Huron. Rounds led the push to keep local processing at this facility since the initial  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Applauds President Trump's Year-Round E15 Announcement WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressmen Mike Flood issued a statement in celebration of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement allowing E15 all year long in Nebraska, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. "Thank you to Administrator Zeldin an  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Strengthens Work Requirements for SNAP Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) re-introduced his America Works Act to reinforce work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Federal law requires ABAWDs younger than 55 years old to participate in work, training, or edu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Votes for Historic Spending Cuts Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to pass the House budget resolution, kicking off the reconciliation process for the House. "Insolvency cannot be an option," said Johnson. "I refuse to stand idly by while our government spends its way into oblivion. Cuts must be made to end systemic waste, fraud, and abuse. Now is the  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson, Alford, Panetta Level the Playing Field for Meat Processors Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), Mark Alford (R-MO), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United States (A-PLUS) Act to expand consumer choice for meat products, especially local options. The bill will cut regulations and increa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson, Dingell Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI) reintroduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation, the Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act, to reauthorize and strengthen the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson, Schrier, Rounds, and Cantwell Introduce Legislation to Remove Burdensome Regulations for Tribal Health Care WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Kim Schrier (D-WA) and U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) reintroduced the Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act, legislation to require the Indian Health Service (IHS) to reimburse triba  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Rounds Leads Legislation to Address Federal Government Overreach on South Dakota Farmers, Ranchers and Landowners WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today reintroduced legislation to address federal government overreach and provide regulatory certainty to South Dakota farmers, ranchers and landowners. The Farmers Freedom Act of 2025 would provide a permanent definition of prior conver  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Rounds, Cantwell, Johnson and Schrier Introduce Legislation to Remove Burdensome Regulations for Tribal Health Care WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), members of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Kim Schrier (D-Wash.) today reintroduced the Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act, legislation to re  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Energy Security is National Security Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, this afternoon we're going to vote on a resolution to end the energy emergency that President Trump declared upon taking office. "Apparently,   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Jamieson Greer's Trade Policies Will Expand Opportunities for Agriculture Producers Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, yesterday evening we invoked cloture on the nomination of Jamieson Greer to be U.S. trade represe  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Republicans to Overturn Biden Administration Anti-Energy Regulations Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "The price of pretty much everything that you buy is affected by the cost of energy. "If you look at what energy imp  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Senate Republicans Lay Groundwork for Massive Investment in Border Security Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, early Friday morning the Senate passed a budget resolution to lay the groundwork for border, energy, and   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Senate Republicans Work to Lower Energy Costs Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Thank you, Mr. President. "This week the Senate has focused on unleashing American energy. "As I've said before, our country is facing some seriou  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following commentary: * * * Unleash American Energy to Power America's Future For the last four years, the Biden administration's energy policies put our country on a dangerous path toward a future defined by less affordable and less reliable energy. America is rich in energy resources, and we should be leveraging those resources for a safe, secure, and affordable energy supply. Energy is critical for national security and eco  more