Senator Mike Rounds

Senator Mike Rounds


U.S. Senator for South Dakota

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The Biden administration needs to stop worshipping at the altar of climate change.   We must do everything in our power to produce more American energy. #SOTU 

Fact: Since President Biden took office, the price of gas is up 37.55%, natural gas is up 47.31% and electricity is up 21.30%. #SOTU 

Fact: Drug overdoses, largely driven by fentanyl, are now the leading cause of death for young adults age 18 to 45. This is due in part to President Biden’s failure to rein in the crisis at our southern border. #SOTU 

There is a crisis at our Southern Border. I'm introducing legislation with @SenKatieBritt  to take steps to address illegal immigration and protect our border.

Anticompetitive behavior in the meat packing industry hurts both consumers and producers. I’ve introduced the Meatpacking Special Investigator Act with @SenatorTester  @ChuckGrassley  to fight consolidation and enforce our nation’s anti-trust laws.

Today, we honor the presidents of our country. While none of them were perfect, they were all real people, and they helped to form our country. Our goal is still to create a more perfect Union. Happy Presidents Day!

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South Dakota ranch families work tirelessly to produce the safest, highest quality and most affordable beef in the world. Producer’s livelihoods are being compromised by Brazilian beef imports that fail to meet our country’s food safety and animal health standards. (1/2)

Only beef born, raised and processed in the United States should receive the “Product of USA” label. It’s time to protect consumers and producers.

For years, we’ve called on the USDA to take action to stop foreign beef from receiving the ‘Product of USA’ label. I’ve met with Secretary Vilsack, introduced legislation since 2019 and submitted multiple comments to USDA. Today, our work is finally paying off.

Looking forward to seeing @LeaderMcConnell  back in floor action as soon as possible. Wishing him a speedy recovery and keeping him our prayers.

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Twice this week, President Biden has claimed he has “cut the federal debt in half.” Fact check: US National Debt was $27.7 Trillion on the day Joe Biden took office. Today, US National Debt is $31.2 Trillion.

The Chinese Communist Party has conducted a cultural genocide against the Uyghur people & persecuted over 1 million Uyghurs in prison camps. Last week, we passed legislation to send a strong message to CCP officials that this behavior is unacceptable & will no longer be tolerated

My response to the former president:

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Senate Dems just blocked: ❌Enhanced unemployment benefits ❌$100B+ to gets kids back in school safely ❌PPP funding to save jobs & small biz ❌More testing ❌More contact tracing ❌More funding for vaccine development ❌Funding to make sure everyone can get a vaccine

The love of my life is with the Lord. No more treatments. No more pain. Just peace. South Dakota knew her as First Lady. We knew her as wife, daughter, mom and grandma. She was everything to us.

While Democrats continue to focus on impeachment, important work isn’t getting done: ❌ USMCA Trade DealAppropriations bills to fund the government ❌ National Defense Authorization Act ❌ Legislation to lower health care & prescription drug costs

The Biden admin is proposing a requirement that banks report annualized transactions for all accounts with more than $600 or $600 in activity to the IRS. Bankers are not IRS agents! I’ve introduced legislation w/ @SenCrapo  that stops this excessive government intrusion.

Hey @JoeBiden  - come and take it. Careful, she bites too.

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