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08.27.2024

Rounds Introduces Artificial Intelligence Policy Package

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), co-chair of the Senate AI Caucus, has introduced a package of bipartisan artificial intelligence (AI) legislation that will increase... Continue Reading

08.22.2024

Rounds Presses Interior Secretary to Update Funding Formula for Tribal Law Enforcement

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) sent a letter to Secretary of the Department of the Interior Deb Haaland urging her to modernize the funding formula for tribal law... Continue Reading

08.21.2024

South Dakota and National Ag Organizations Support Rounds’ Legislation to Reform Livestock Program

MITCHELL – Several agriculture stakeholders in South Dakota and across the nation are showing support for legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Amy... Continue Reading
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WEEKLY ROUND[S] UP

08.08.2024

Weekly Round[s] Up: July 29-August 8, 2024

We had a busy week in Washington to close out our summer work period. I was able to meet with several South Dakotans this week, speak at an artificial intelligence event, cast... Continue Reading

07.29.2024

Weekly Round[s] Up: July 22-28, 2024

Welcome back to another edition of the Weekly Round[s] Up. Along with meeting with constituents and casting votes, the main event of the week was an address from Israeli Prime... Continue Reading

07.16.2024

Weekly Round[s] Up: July 8-14, 2024

Welcome back to the Weekly Round[s] Up. I wanted to take a moment to remember my good friend and former colleague Senator Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma, who passed away early last week. I... Continue Reading
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12.24.2023

The Christmas Spirit

From my family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! As we celebrate Christmas with our loved ones, we remember the true reason for the season: the birth of our Lord and... Continue Reading

03.14.2022

Yes, I Agree.

I was going through mail the other day when I came across a letter from a high school student in Martin. The letter started out, “Dear Senator Rounds – I am going to be... Continue Reading

12.06.2021

Guest Column: Helping Veterans is the Right Thing to Do

This guest column is written by Mike Bekaert. Mike is the Director of In-State Military and Veteran Affairs for U.S. Senator Mike Rounds. Mike served 30 years in the U.S. Army and... Continue Reading
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