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On today’s program: Casey Harper, Managing Editor for Broadcast at The Washington Stand and Host of the “Outstanding” podcast, reports on the sharp congressional divide over the South American dictator Nicolas Maduro’s arrest and the legalities over actions in Venezuela, President Trump’s call for compromise over extending Obamacare subsidies, including abortion funding, and imprisoned Christians in Iran for practicing their faith.
A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to allow the interstate sale of State-inspected meat and poultry, and for other purposes. (S. 1496)
Add a note about this bill. Your note is for you and will not be shared with anyone. Because you are a member of panel, your positions on legislation and notes below will be shared with the panel administrators. (More Info) Sponsor and status Introduced April 10, 2025 119th Congress (2025–2027) Status Introduced on April 10, 2025 This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on April 10, 2025.
A bill to abolish the Department of Education, and for other purposes. (S. 5384)
Add a note about this bill. Your note is for you and will not be shared with anyone. Because you are a member of panel, your positions on legislation and notes below will be shared with the panel administrators. (More Info) Sponsor and status Introduced Nov 21, 2024 118th Congress (2023–2025) Status Introduced on Nov 21, 2024 This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on November 21, 2024.
State-Wide Support for Rounds’ Amendment to Ban China, Russia, North Korea and Iran from Buying American Farmland and Agricultural Businesses
MITCHELL – The United States Senate overwhelmingly passed the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (FY24 NDAA) by a vote of 86-11 last month. The FY24 NDAA included an amendment offered by U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) that bans foreign adversaries from purchasing American farmland and agricultural businesses.
Rounds, Manchin Introduce Bill to Combat Illegal Activity at Southern Border
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation that would authorize the Department of Defense to conduct cyber operations against a range of Mexican transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), drug cartels chief among them, and require a related strategy.
Rounds, Tester and Moran Introduce Bill to Increase Oversight, Accountability at VA
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, teamed up with Chairman Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Ranking Member Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) to introduce the Leadership, Engagement, Accountability, and Development (LEAD) Act of 2023. This bipartisan legislation would work to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) ability to identify wrongdoing and hold leadership and employees accountable.
Rounds Secures South Dakota Victories in Senate NDAA
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and ranking Republican member of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, released the following statement on the Senate’s passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24). The FY24 NDAA overwhelmingly passed with a vote of 86-11.
Rounds Secures NAIV Inclusion in Senate NDAA
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, secured the inclusion of his bipartisan legislation, which would create a congressional charter for the National American Indian Veterans (NAIV), in the Senate’s version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.
Protecting Small Business Information Act of 2023 (S. 2623)
A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law. Bills numbers restart every two years. That means there are other bills with the number S. 2623. This is the one from the 118th Congress. We recommend the following MLA-formatted citation when using the information you see here in academic work: GovTrack.us. (2023). S. 2623 — 118th Congress: Protecting Small Business Information Act of 2023.
DSU President Moderates AI Briefing for All Senators Hosted by Rounds and AI Working Group
WASHINGTON – Dakota State University (DSU) President Dr. José-Marie Griffiths moderated a briefing on artificial intelligence (AI) for members of the United States Senate on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. The briefing was the third bipartisan education session hosted by the Senate’s AI working group led by Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.). Griffiths was invited by Rounds to moderate the briefing.
A bill to limit the availability of funds for the destruction of landmines. (S. 2486)
Add a note about this bill. Your note is for you and will not be shared with anyone. Because you are a member of panel, your positions on legislation and notes below will be shared with the panel administrators. (More Info) Sponsor and status Introduced Jul 25, 2023 118th Congress (2023–2025) Status Introduced on Jul 25, 2023 This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on July 25, 2023.
Rounds, Thune Applaud Senate Passage of Their Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act
“We applaud the Senate’s passage of our bill, and we hope the House of Representatives considers it in short order.” WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement after the Senate unanimously passed their Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act, bipartisan legislation that would accelerate the review and processing of mortgages on trust land by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).
Rounds Questions Top General About Woke DOD Policies that Forced Young Female SD National Guard Recruit to Shower with Biological Males
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, questioned General C.Q. Brown, current Chief of Staff of the Air Force and nominee to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, about woke Department of Defense (DOD) policies that forced an 18-year-old female member of the South Dakota National Guard to shower and sleep next to biological males who have yet to undergo sex change surgery.
Rounds Leads Legislation to Rename Post Office in Honor of Fallen Army Staff Sergeant Robb Rolfing
SIOUX FALLS – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced legislation to designate a Sioux Falls post office as the "Staff Sergeant Robb Lura Rolfing Post Office Building.” On this day in 2007, Staff Sgt. Rolfing died in Iraq while serving his country. He was 29 years old. “Staff Sgt. Rolfing represents the best of our country,” said Rounds. “He and so many others who have worn the uniform made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom.
Rounds Joins Markey, Cruz and Colleagues on Bicameral, Bipartisan Legislation to Keep AM Radio in New Vehicles
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) joined Senators Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and 17 of their Senate colleagues on the AM for Every Vehicle Act. This bicameral and bipartisan legislation would direct federal regulators to require automakers to maintain AM broadcast radio in their new vehicles at no additional charge. “Free AM broadcast radio has been an important resource for decades,” said Rounds.
Rounds Secures South Dakota Victories in Fiscal Year 2024 NDAA Passed by Committee
More Than $400 Million in Construction Funding for South Dakota Included in Bill WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and ranking member of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, released the following statement on the committee’s passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24). The FY24 NDAA overwhelmingly passed the committee with a vote of 24-1 and now awaits action from the full Senate.
Sen. Mike Rounds: Using AI in everyday settings
(You might want to read the second paragraph before reading this first one!) Welcome back to another edition of the Weekly Round[s] Up, your go-to source for all the latest happenings from your United States Senator. It's been a busy week packed with meaningful interactions, insightful hearings, and some fascinating discussions on the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence.
Rounds Leads Bicameral Bill to Protect Businesses from SEC Overreach
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and nine of his Senate colleagues reintroduced legislation to safeguard public companies from bureaucratic overreach. The Mandatory Materiality Requirement Act would only allow the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to impose future disclosure requirements if the information is important for investors’ decisions. “The heavy-hand of government is hampering the growth of our businesses and economy,” said Rounds.
Rounds, Thune and Johnson Oppose Rule to Limit BLM Land Use
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and John Thune (R-S.D.) and Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Tracy Stone-Manning urging immediate withdrawal of the BLM’s proposed rule for “Conservation and Landscape Health.” The proposed rule would authorize the BLM to prioritize conservation practices over current standards for multiple-use land.
Rounds, Thune and Johnson Request Additional Support for Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies in South Dakota
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and John Thune (R-S.D.) and U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) this week urged U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to direct the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to provide additional support to tribal law enforcement agencies in South Dakota to help combat the spike of violent crime on reservations.
Rounds, Tester Lead Bipartisan Effort to Expand Critical Program for Student Veterans Nationwide
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, introduced bipartisan legislation to expand the VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) program for veterans nationwide who are pursuing higher education.
Weekly Round[s] Up: May 29-June 4, 2023
We had a crazy week out here to welcome us back to DC after our Memorial Day in-state work period. As I’m sure you’ve heard by now, much of our time was spent waiting on a debt ceiling vote in the House. It ultimately came to the Senate floor on Thursday, where we voted on a series of amendments before passing the bill just before midnight. More on that vote later.
Rounds Statement on Indictment of Former President in Federal Court
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) issued the following statement on the indictment of the former president in federal court: “Regardless of your political position or perspective, the news of another indictment against the former president should concern all of us. American citizens look to our leaders and our justice system to have integrity - and that integrity is once again being called into question.
Rounds, Manchin, Graham and Blumenthal Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Transfer Illicit Assets to Aid Ukraine
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) introduced the Transferring Illicit Assets to Ukraine Act. This bipartisan legislation would allow the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to transfer more forfeited Russian assets to Ukraine. “It is critical Ukraine is able to protect their country against Russia’s unjustified and illegal invasion,” said Rounds.
Rounds, Blackburn Introduce Legislation to Provide Veterans with More Health Care Options
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) reintroduced the Veterans Health Care Freedom Act. This legislation would allow veterans enrolled in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health system to receive care through a local community provider. Currently, veterans must meet certain eligibility criteria, and the VA must approve the provider referral to seek care in non-VA facilities under the Veterans Community Care Program.
Rounds, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Improve Training for VA Personnel Overseeing PTSD Claims
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) reintroduced legislation to improve training for personnel handling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) claims at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Rounds, Manchin Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Investments to Modernize Marines
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) led a group of their colleagues in sending a bipartisan, bicameral letter to the Senate and House of Representatives leadership of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Defense, urging them to continue to invest in the Marine Corps Force Design 2030 initiatives. Force Design 2030 is the Marine Corps’ restructuring plan to modernize and prepare its forces to counter growing threats from China.
Rounds, Schatz Introduce Legislation to Protect Education Benefits for Veterans
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) reintroduced the Student Veterans Transparency and Protection Act. This bipartisan legislation would improve veterans’ access to information about higher education and allow the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to restore benefits that veterans use at schools subject to civil enforcement. “Our veterans and service members deserve full access to the educational benefits they have earned,” said Rounds.
Rounds, Hoeven, Daines and Colleagues Press BLM to Withdraw Public Lands Rule
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and 13 of their Senate colleagues sent a letter pressing the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to withdraw its proposed Public Lands Rule.
Rounds, Coons, Murkowski and Whitehouse Introduce Legislation to Support Military Families Affected by ALS
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) reintroduced the Justice for ALS Veterans Act. This bipartisan legislation would guarantee that surviving spouses of veterans who died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) receive the benefits they have earned. “Our men and women in uniform have made incredible sacrifices so that we can be free,” said Rounds.
Rounds, Baldwin and Risch Slam FDA Rule that Allows Plant-Based Products to Use Dairy’s Name, Hurting Consumers and Producers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) led a bipartisan group of colleagues to call out the Biden administration’s misguided draft guidance that allows non-dairy product imitators to use dairy names, like milk, when labeling their products.
Rounds, Cornyn and Colleagues Introduce Bill to Reform Security Classification System
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and eight of their Senate colleagues introduced the Sensible Classification Act of 2023. This bipartisan legislation would increase accountability and oversight of the classification system, limit overclassification and direct federal agencies to justify security clearance requirements. “We place our national security at risk by adhering to a classification system rooted in the Cold War,” said Rounds.
Rounds Questions Former SVB CEO on Second-Largest Bank Failure in U.S. History
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, today questioned Gregory Becker, the former CEO of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). The collapse of SVB was the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history and the largest since the 2007-2008 financial crisis. “In November of 2022, the Federal Reserve issued an MRA, Matter Requiring Attention, for SVB’s interest rate risk.
Rounds, Manchin Call for Increased Accountability of PRC’s Role in Opioid Crisis
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) sent a bipartisan letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging the Department of State to hold the People’s Republic of China (PRC) accountable for its role in the illegal trafficking of synthetic opioid drugs. China is the primary source of the precursor chemicals, which are then processed and manufactured into synthetic opioids by Mexican drug cartels to bring into the United States.
Rounds, Luján and Johnson Introduce National American Indian Veterans Charter Bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), members of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, today led a group of 34 senators in introducing bipartisan legislation to create a congressional charter for the National American Indian Veterans (NAIV). Congress grants charters to recognize patriotic and national organizations that operate solely for charitable, literary, educational, scientific or civil improvement purposes.
Weekly Round[s] Up: March 27-April 2, 2023
After our marathon five weeks straight of in-session activity, I am finally back in South Dakota for more than a few days. We even got a snowstorm as a welcome home! We will spend the next two weeks working back home and meeting with South Dakotans. I enjoy seeing you all out in Washington, but it’s always better to be back in South Dakota.
Rounds Issues Statement on Indictment of Former President
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) issued the following statement on the indictment of the former president: “Regardless of your political position or perspective, this prosecution should concern everyone. The integrity of our justice system has been called into question because of a politically-motivated district attorney who is bringing charges that the Department of Justice declined to prosecute.
Mike Johnson, Luther Harrison, Mike Rounds, Grant Newsham
On today’s program: Mike Johnson, U.S. Representative for the 4th District of Louisiana,previews what may happen when former president Trump turns himself into the Manhattan district attorney for arraignment and continues the discussion on the recent House Weaponization of the Federal Government Select Subcommittee hearing.
Weekly Round[s] Up: March 20-26
Although it doesn’t feel like it back home in South Dakota, the first day of spring was last Monday, March 20. This past week in Washington was the peak bloom of the iconic cherry blossom trees. They’re located throughout the city, but the best of them are right along the Tidal Basin that’s home to the Jefferson Memorial. While I spend most of my time indoors, I hear plenty about them from the South Dakotans who visit my office.
Weekly Round[s] Up: March 13-19
We’ve crossed the halfway point of our five week work period in Washington. Hard to believe that Easter is almost here. Time flies when you’re having fun, or working hard – sometimes both! As a member of the Senate Banking Committee, this past week was particularly busy as we learned more about the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank. If you’re interested in hearing my thoughts on this situation, you can watch the video of my appearance on Meet the Press below.
Rounds, Hirono Introduce Legislation Extending Spectrum Auction Authority Until End of Fiscal Year, Protecting National Security
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) introduced legislation that would extend the Federal Communications Commission’s spectrum auction authority until September 30, 2023. This authority, which was previously extended in December, is set to expire on March 9, 2023. A two-month extension is expected to be considered in the Senate this week.
US Sen. Rounds talks Native home loans, VA issues
U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., now has membership on several committees for the 118th Congress. While he was home before the President’s Day holiday, the Capital Journal caught up with Topics Top Stories Subscribe Log In You are logged in Switch accounts{{summary}} Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device.
Senate Republican Admits They Are Coming For Social Security
Dispatchist News from around the globe in real time Client login News Sources Countries People Categories Organizations Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) admitted that Republicans only want to fund Social Security year to year which would open the door to killing the program.
Senators reintroduce bill to defend cattle producers
Senators reintroduce bill to defend cattle producers Search Senators Jon Tester, Chuck Grassley, and Mike Rounds reintroduced their “Meat Packing Special Investigator Act” to fight consolidation and enforce the national anti-trust laws.The bill would create the “Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters” within the USDA.“It’s time we beef up the available tools to protect farm families and folks at the meat counter,” said Grassley.The office would be made up of a team of...
Rounds, Tester and Grassley Introduce Bill to Defend Cattle Producers from Anticompetitive Practices
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) reintroduced the Meat Packing Special Investigator Act to fight consolidation and enforce the nation’s anti-trust laws. “Anticompetitive behavior in the meat packing industry hurts both consumers and producers,” said Rounds. “Unfortunately, packer concentration in the beef industry is more consolidated today than it was when the Packers and Stockyards Act was first signed into law over 100 years ago.
Rounds Introduces Bill to Remove Burdensome Regulations on American Trucking Industry
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today introduced legislation that would remove burdensome government regulations, which are impacting the agricultural industry, school districts and trucking companies in South Dakota. In 2012, then-President Obama signed into law legislation that set in motion a new rule that created a requirement for Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT). The final rulemaking went into effect earlier this year.
Rounds Introduces Legislation to Blacklist China from Buying American Farm Land and Agriculture Businesses
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced legislation that would blacklist China, Russia, Iran and North Korea from investing in, purchasing or otherwise acquiring land or businesses involved in agriculture. “Protecting American farmland is critical to maintaining our national security,” said Rounds. “As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, I was alarmed when a Chinese company recently purchased farmland near an Air Force base in North Dakota.
Greatest Generation Memorial Act (S. 1596)
Add a note about this bill. Your note is for you and will not be shared with anyone. Because you are a member of panel, your positions on legislation and notes below will be shared with the panel administrators. (More Info) A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the National World War II Memorial in Washington, DC, and for other purposes. The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor. Sponsor and status Mike Rounds Sponsor. Junior Senator for South Dakota.
The First Thanksgiving
11.22.21 Thanksgiving – it’s the time of year where you can turn to the paper and are almost guaranteed to find a few fluffy columns about counting blessings and being thankful. But this year, it would ring hollow coming from me. As many of you know, I lost Jean, my wife of 43 years, to cancer on November 2. She was the love of my life and, without her in it, my world will never be the same. Often when we think about love, we think about all the firsts. The first date. The first kiss.
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