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June 28, 2023 Tester, Moran, Reed, Rounds, Hoeven Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Cut Red Tape, Invest in VA Infrastructure for Veterans Sen. Mike Rounds
June 9, 2023 Tester, Rounds Lead Bipartisan Effort to Expand Critical Program for Student Veterans Nationwide Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 28, 2022 Rounds, Tester Lead Bipartisan Push to Protect and Expand National and Tribal Veterans' Cemeteries Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 22, 2022 Manchin, Bipartisan Senators Introduce Gerald's Law Act to Expand Veteran Burial Benefits Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 14, 2022 Rounds, Ossoff Introduce Bill to Reform Veteran Records Backlog Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 10, 2022 Klobuchar, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing Toxic Exposure Awareness Day Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 15, 2022 Tester, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Improve Homeownership Opportunities For Native American Veterans Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 14, 2022 Tweet - "Humbling to have WWII veteran Woody Williams lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol today as an embodiment of the brave Americans, including my dad, who fought to defend our freedoms in WWII. Woody & the rest of the Greatest Generation who he represents are all deserving of this honor." Sen. John Thune
July 14, 2022 Rounds and Tester Introduce Legislation to Improve Homeownership Opportunities for Native American Veterans Sen. Mike Rounds
June 28, 2022 Johnson Issues Statement on the End of the VA AIR Commission Rep. Dusty Johnson
June 27, 2022 Thune, Rounds, Colleagues Announce End of VA AIR Commission Sen. John Thune
June 27, 2022 Rounds, Thune, Colleagues Announce End of VA AIR Commission Sen. Mike Rounds
June 27, 2022 Manchin: VA Air Commission is Dead Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 17, 2022 Tweet - "Proud to join the @AmericanLegion at their state convention in Watertown to thank South Dakota veterans for their tremendous service to our country. Without their service and sacrifice, we wouldn't have the great freedoms we enjoy every day." Sen. John Thune
June 6, 2022 Tweet - "#DDay is a clear reminder of how much we owe to our men & women in uniform. Without their selfless bravery, we wouldn't have the freedoms we enjoy today. Thank you to those who put their lives on the line 78 years ago, & thank you to all who have fought to protect our nation." Sen. John Thune
May 24, 2022 Capito, Manchin, Rounds, Heinrich Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate VA AIR Commission Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 24, 2022 Manchin, Rounds, Heinrich, Capito Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate the VA Air Commission Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 20, 2022 Tweet - "Walking down memory lane in Murdo today. From flipping burgers at the Star Family Diner to shooting hoops with my dad, I have so many great memories here. There's nothing quite like your hometown." Sen. John Thune
April 28, 2022 Rounds' Bill Protecting Veterans Unanimously Passes Senate Sen. Mike Rounds
April 26, 2022 Thune Moves to Block Biden From Diverting Veterans Resources to Address Self-Inflicted Border Crisis Sen. John Thune
April 18, 2022 Tweet - "80 years to the day, Ellsworth AFB carries on the legacy of the famed Doolittle Raid. 3 of the 4 squadrons from the raid now serve on base, which will be home of the B-21 Raider. Proud of the storied service of our airmen, past and present.' Sen. John Thune
April 9, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Manchin, Rounds to Biden: Don't Cut VA Medical Services for Elderly Veterans Sen. John Thune, ...
April 8, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Heinrich, Luján Join Bipartisan Call To Keep VA Medical Services Available For Rural, Elderly Veterans Sen. John Thune, ...
April 8, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States: Don't Cut VA Medical Services for Elderly Veterans Sen. Mike Rounds
April 7, 2022 Rounds Calls on VA Secretary to Address Failure at Sioux Falls VA Sen. Mike Rounds
April 6, 2022 Tweet - "A few students from Hot Springs High School stopped by this afternoon. They had good questions about the VA's recent proposal to close their local VA facility. I assured them that I will do everything in my power to keep it open for our veterans who depend on it." Sen. John Thune
March 24, 2022 Rounds, Kaine, Boozman and Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Hiring of Military Spouses Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 15, 2022 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Thune, Rounds, and Johnson Fight to Keep VA Medical Facilities Open Despite Biden Administration's Plans to Close or Downsize Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 15, 2022 Tweet - "Joined @SenatorRounds & @RepDustyJohnson in pushing back against @DeptVetAffairs 's recent recommendations to close/downsize several VA health care facilities in SD, which would reduce access to health care & impose serious hardships on rural and tribal veterans. Full letter 🔽" Sen. John Thune
March 9, 2022 Rounds, Thune and Johnson Oppose the Biden Administration's Recommendation to Realign VA Medical Facilities in South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds
March 4, 2022 Tweet - ". @POTUS , don't turn your back on South Dakota veterans. Tell your @DeptVetAffairs to reverse proposed reduction in services at several VA facilities in SD. Our veterans rely on these sites for life-saving care." Sen. John Thune
March 4, 2022 Thune, Rounds, and Johnson Oppose the Biden Administration's Recommendation to Realign VA Medical Facilities in South Dakota Rep. Dusty Johnson
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "Disappointed & frustrated by Biden's @DeptVetAffairs proposal to close VA facilities in the Black Hills. SD vets deserve respect & top-notch care. I've fought tooth and nail to defend these important facilities & will do everything in my power to push the admin to change course." Sen. John Thune
March 2, 2022 Tweet - "Had the opportunity to catch up with South Dakotans from across the state. I met with the Braun family in town from SD, folks from @SDBroadcasters , and Veterans from @DAVHQ . Thanks to everyone who stopped by." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 18, 2022 Tweet - "All Americans, especially our veterans, deserve to know the full story behind Biden's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal. Teamed up with @SenatorRisch on a bill to require @StateDept to release the dissent cable warning of Afghanistan's impending collapse--which went unheeded." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 9, 2022 Rubio, Tuberville, Thune Introduce Legislation to Streamline Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 9, 2022 Thune, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Streamline Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits Sen. John Thune
Feb. 2, 2022 Senate VA Committee Unanimously Passes Legislation to Provide Health Care for Post-9/11 Toxic-Exposed Veterans Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 24, 2022 Letter to Hon. David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States - Bentz, Keller, Bost Demand National Personnel Records Center Fully Reopen for Veterans' Access to Benefits Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 24, 2022 Letter to Hon. David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States - DAVIS, BOST URGE NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER TO FULLY REOPEN TO IN-PERSON STAFFING Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 13, 2022 JOHNSON LEADS BILL TO ESTABLISH CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN VETERANS Rep. Dusty Johnson
Dec. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Senator Bob Dole was a distinguished statesman & WWII hero who truly lived a life of purpose in service to our country. America is a better place because of his many contributions. Kimberley and I are sending prayers to Elizabeth and his entire family." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2021 Rounds Questions VA Secretary McDonough on Implementation of MISSION Act Sen. Mike Rounds
Nov. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Great game for #VeteransDay2021 at the @SanfordPentagon with the @USAirForce team taking on @SDCoyotesMBB . Awesome to see SD and today's patriotic crowd support our American heroes. Shout-out to CMSgt Hilmoe's beautiful rendition of our national anthem." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 11, 2021 Tweet - "In Alexandria today for the bridge naming ceremony, honoring fallen US Army SSG Gregory Wagner. It was a powerful way to commemorate #VeteransDay and honor our American heroes who have served and sacrificed to protect our freedom. Thank you, veterans!" Sen. John Thune
Nov. 9, 2021 Tweet - "It was an honor to meet Louie Bjerke, a Day County vet who served in Japan during WWII. He was a member of the Army National Guard and a volunteer firefighter for 40 years. Talk about a life filled with purpose. South Dakota is grateful for his service." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veteran Affairs - VA Vaccine Mandate Will Impact Veteran Services Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 26, 2021 Tweet - "I had a good meeting with SD tribal leaders & native veterans today. Our native communities have gone above and beyond the call to service and proudly defended our nation." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 10, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Cassidy, Hassan, Ernst, Warnock Lead Bipartisan Group Calling on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Sen. Marshall Calls on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health Sen. John Thune, ...
Date Title Politician
June 28, 2023 Tester, Moran, Reed, Rounds, Hoeven Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Cut Red Tape, Invest in VA Infrastructure for Veterans Sen.Mike Rounds
June 9, 2023 Tester, Rounds Lead Bipartisan Effort to Expand Critical Program for Student Veterans Nationwide Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 28, 2022 Rounds, Tester Lead Bipartisan Push to Protect and Expand National and Tribal Veterans' Cemeteries Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 22, 2022 Manchin, Bipartisan Senators Introduce Gerald's Law Act to Expand Veteran Burial Benefits Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 14, 2022 Rounds, Ossoff Introduce Bill to Reform Veteran Records Backlog Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 10, 2022 Klobuchar, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing Toxic Exposure Awareness Day Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 15, 2022 Tester, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Improve Homeownership Opportunities For Native American Veterans Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 14, 2022 Tweet - "Humbling to have WWII veteran Woody Williams lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol today as an embodiment of the brave Americans, including my dad, who fought to defend our freedoms in WWII. Woody & the rest of the Greatest Generation who he represents are all deserving of this honor." Sen.John Thune
July 14, 2022 Rounds and Tester Introduce Legislation to Improve Homeownership Opportunities for Native American Veterans Sen.Mike Rounds
June 28, 2022 Johnson Issues Statement on the End of the VA AIR Commission Rep.Dusty Johnson
June 27, 2022 Thune, Rounds, Colleagues Announce End of VA AIR Commission Sen.John Thune
June 27, 2022 Rounds, Thune, Colleagues Announce End of VA AIR Commission Sen.Mike Rounds
June 27, 2022 Manchin: VA Air Commission is Dead Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 17, 2022 Tweet - "Proud to join the @AmericanLegion at their state convention in Watertown to thank South Dakota veterans for their tremendous service to our country. Without their service and sacrifice, we wouldn't have the great freedoms we enjoy every day." Sen.John Thune
June 6, 2022 Tweet - "#DDay is a clear reminder of how much we owe to our men & women in uniform. Without their selfless bravery, we wouldn't have the freedoms we enjoy today. Thank you to those who put their lives on the line 78 years ago, & thank you to all who have fought to protect our nation." Sen.John Thune
May 24, 2022 Capito, Manchin, Rounds, Heinrich Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate VA AIR Commission Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 24, 2022 Manchin, Rounds, Heinrich, Capito Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate the VA Air Commission Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 20, 2022 Tweet - "Walking down memory lane in Murdo today. From flipping burgers at the Star Family Diner to shooting hoops with my dad, I have so many great memories here. There's nothing quite like your hometown." Sen.John Thune
April 28, 2022 Rounds' Bill Protecting Veterans Unanimously Passes Senate Sen.Mike Rounds
April 26, 2022 Thune Moves to Block Biden From Diverting Veterans Resources to Address Self-Inflicted Border Crisis Sen.John Thune
April 18, 2022 Tweet - "80 years to the day, Ellsworth AFB carries on the legacy of the famed Doolittle Raid. 3 of the 4 squadrons from the raid now serve on base, which will be home of the B-21 Raider. Proud of the storied service of our airmen, past and present.' Sen.John Thune
April 9, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Manchin, Rounds to Biden: Don't Cut VA Medical Services for Elderly Veterans Sen.John Thune, ...
April 8, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Heinrich, Luján Join Bipartisan Call To Keep VA Medical Services Available For Rural, Elderly Veterans Sen.John Thune, ...
April 8, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States: Don't Cut VA Medical Services for Elderly Veterans Sen.Mike Rounds
April 7, 2022 Rounds Calls on VA Secretary to Address Failure at Sioux Falls VA Sen.Mike Rounds
April 6, 2022 Tweet - "A few students from Hot Springs High School stopped by this afternoon. They had good questions about the VA's recent proposal to close their local VA facility. I assured them that I will do everything in my power to keep it open for our veterans who depend on it." Sen.John Thune
March 24, 2022 Rounds, Kaine, Boozman and Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Hiring of Military Spouses Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 15, 2022 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Thune, Rounds, and Johnson Fight to Keep VA Medical Facilities Open Despite Biden Administration's Plans to Close or Downsize Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 15, 2022 Tweet - "Joined @SenatorRounds & @RepDustyJohnson in pushing back against @DeptVetAffairs 's recent recommendations to close/downsize several VA health care facilities in SD, which would reduce access to health care & impose serious hardships on rural and tribal veterans. Full letter 🔽" Sen.John Thune
March 9, 2022 Rounds, Thune and Johnson Oppose the Biden Administration's Recommendation to Realign VA Medical Facilities in South Dakota Sen.Mike Rounds
March 4, 2022 Tweet - ". @POTUS , don't turn your back on South Dakota veterans. Tell your @DeptVetAffairs to reverse proposed reduction in services at several VA facilities in SD. Our veterans rely on these sites for life-saving care." Sen.John Thune
March 4, 2022 Thune, Rounds, and Johnson Oppose the Biden Administration's Recommendation to Realign VA Medical Facilities in South Dakota Rep.Dusty Johnson
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "Disappointed & frustrated by Biden's @DeptVetAffairs proposal to close VA facilities in the Black Hills. SD vets deserve respect & top-notch care. I've fought tooth and nail to defend these important facilities & will do everything in my power to push the admin to change course." Sen.John Thune
March 2, 2022 Tweet - "Had the opportunity to catch up with South Dakotans from across the state. I met with the Braun family in town from SD, folks from @SDBroadcasters , and Veterans from @DAVHQ . Thanks to everyone who stopped by." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 18, 2022 Tweet - "All Americans, especially our veterans, deserve to know the full story behind Biden's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal. Teamed up with @SenatorRisch on a bill to require @StateDept to release the dissent cable warning of Afghanistan's impending collapse--which went unheeded." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 9, 2022 Rubio, Tuberville, Thune Introduce Legislation to Streamline Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 9, 2022 Thune, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Streamline Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits Sen.John Thune
Feb. 2, 2022 Senate VA Committee Unanimously Passes Legislation to Provide Health Care for Post-9/11 Toxic-Exposed Veterans Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 24, 2022 Letter to Hon. David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States - Bentz, Keller, Bost Demand National Personnel Records Center Fully Reopen for Veterans' Access to Benefits Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 24, 2022 Letter to Hon. David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States - DAVIS, BOST URGE NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER TO FULLY REOPEN TO IN-PERSON STAFFING Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 13, 2022 JOHNSON LEADS BILL TO ESTABLISH CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER FOR AMERICAN INDIAN VETERANS Rep.Dusty Johnson
Dec. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Senator Bob Dole was a distinguished statesman & WWII hero who truly lived a life of purpose in service to our country. America is a better place because of his many contributions. Kimberley and I are sending prayers to Elizabeth and his entire family." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2021 Rounds Questions VA Secretary McDonough on Implementation of MISSION Act Sen.Mike Rounds
Nov. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Great game for #VeteransDay2021 at the @SanfordPentagon with the @USAirForce team taking on @SDCoyotesMBB . Awesome to see SD and today's patriotic crowd support our American heroes. Shout-out to CMSgt Hilmoe's beautiful rendition of our national anthem." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 11, 2021 Tweet - "In Alexandria today for the bridge naming ceremony, honoring fallen US Army SSG Gregory Wagner. It was a powerful way to commemorate #VeteransDay and honor our American heroes who have served and sacrificed to protect our freedom. Thank you, veterans!" Sen.John Thune
Nov. 9, 2021 Tweet - "It was an honor to meet Louie Bjerke, a Day County vet who served in Japan during WWII. He was a member of the Army National Guard and a volunteer firefighter for 40 years. Talk about a life filled with purpose. South Dakota is grateful for his service." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veteran Affairs - VA Vaccine Mandate Will Impact Veteran Services Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 26, 2021 Tweet - "I had a good meeting with SD tribal leaders & native veterans today. Our native communities have gone above and beyond the call to service and proudly defended our nation." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 10, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Cassidy, Hassan, Ernst, Warnock Lead Bipartisan Group Calling on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Sen. Marshall Calls on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health Sen.John Thune, ...
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