How many people were old enough to vote in Hand County during 2021?
Of the 3,061 citizens living in Hand County in 2021, 77.9% were old enough to vote, equating to 2,384 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
Rounds, Graham and Republican Colleagues Demand Schumer Hold Mayorkas Impeachment Trial
Senator Mike Rounds and 41 Republican Senate colleagues, led by Senator Lindsey Graham, have called on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to hold a trial to consider the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. In a letter to Schumer, the senators emphasized the urgency of addressing the border crisis, stating, "Our brave men and women at Customs and Border Protection have worked tirelessly to make our nation safer, yet with 7.5 million encounters since President Biden took office, our southern border is a national security disaster."...
Faulk County cities: 1 company received an FDA inspection in Q3 2023
There was one company in a city associated with Faulk County that received an FDA inspection in the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
- 78.4% of Hyde County residents old enough to vote in 2021
- How many companies in cities in Beadle County received FDA inspections in Q1 2023?
- Rounds, Thune and Johnson Urge Postmaster General to Keep Huron USPS Processing Facility
- FDA conducted inspection of 1 company in cities located in Potter County in Q3 2023
- 1 company in a city within Edmunds County received one inspection in Q3 2023
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Rounds Holds Congressional Charter Signing Ceremony for National American Indian Veterans
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds recently hosted a ceremony in Washington, D.C. to mark the granting of a congressional charter to the National American Indian Veterans (NAIV). Speaking at the event, Rounds highlighted the significance of this achievement, stating, “I am proud to say that 20 years later, your hard work has paid off and the charter is a reality.”Senator Ben Ray Luján, who co-sponsored the legislation with Rounds, also delivered keynote remarks during the ceremony. Veterans’ Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough was another prominent figure present at the event. The...
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Rounds Issues Statement on “Product of USA” Voluntary Labeling Rule
Washington – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) expressed his satisfaction with the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) new ruling regarding the "Product of USA" labeling on meat, poultry, and egg products. The rule specifies that these labels can only be applied to products that have been entirely sourced and processed within the United States.Senator Rounds stated, "Integrity has been restored to the ‘Product of the USA’ label." He emphasized the importance of this ruling for American consumers and producers, highlighting the end of misleading labeling...
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Rounds Secures Wins for South Dakota in First of Two FY2024 Appropriations Bills
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) has successfully secured $149.5 million in funding for various projects in South Dakota as part of the first of two appropriations bills passed by the United States Senate. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, which funds six areas of government through the end of the fiscal year, received a 75-22 vote in the Senate and is now awaiting the President's signature to become law.Rounds expressed his satisfaction with the outcome, stating, "From housing to transportation to water services, the Consolidated Appropriations Act...
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Rounds Presses Fed Chair on Basel III Proposal’s Negative Impact on Housing Affordability
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) raised concerns about the potential negative impact of the Federal Reserve's Basel III Endgame proposal on housing affordability during a recent hearing. The discussion took place as part of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs hearing titled, “The Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress.”Rounds expressed his apprehensions, stating, "I’ve weighed in several times with the concerns I have with the Basel III Endgame. I’m concerned that the proposal will make buying a home harder than it already is for many, and...
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Black Hills Forest Resource Association Endorses Rounds-led Legislation to Increase Timber Sales in the Black Hills National Forest
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today announced that the Black Hills Forest Resource Association has endorsed his Timber Harvesting Restoration Act, legislation that would require the United States Forest Service (USFS) to improve timber sales numbers in the Black Hills National Forest. The Black Hills Forest Resource Association is an organization made up of local businesses, manufacturers, and foresters dedicated to improving forest management in the Black Hills National Forest."We appreciate this legislation from Senator Rounds which would help the US...
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Rounds, Tester Introduce CRA to Overturn Biden Administration Decision Allowing Beef Imports from Paraguay
U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) have taken a stand against the recent decision made by the Biden administration to lift a long-standing ban on beef imports from Paraguay. The Senators officially filed a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution in an effort to overturn this decision.Rounds expressed his concerns, stating, “South Dakota farmers and ranchers work tirelessly to produce the safest, highest quality and most affordable beef in the world. Paraguay, on the other hand, has historically struggled to contain outbreaks of foot and mouth...
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Rounds, Cantwell Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Hold IHS Accountable to 30-Day Timeline for Outside Care Reimbursements
U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) have introduced the Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at ensuring that the Indian Health Service (IHS) reimburses tribal members for care sought outside of IHS in a timely manner. The purpose of this legislation is to prevent tribal members from incurring wrongfully charged medical debt when IHS fails to reimburse them for Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) claims within a reasonable timeframe.The PRC program is an important resource for eligible tribal members, providing...
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Rounds and Hagerty Introduce Legislation to End Counting of Illegal Immigrants in Electoral College Votes and Congressional District Apportionment
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) have proposed a new legislation called the Equal Representation Act, aimed at ensuring that only legal citizens are taken into account when determining congressional districts and the Electoral College map for presidential elections. The current practice of counting illegal immigrants for representation purposes is seen as a way to manipulate political power and incentivize open border policies.Rounds expressed concern about the influx of illegal migrants in major cities and how liberal politicians...
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Rounds, Tester Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ban Fake Meat Products from School Lunches
U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) have introduced the School Lunch Integrity Act of 2024, a bipartisan legislation that aims to ban fake meat products from being served in school lunches. The bill would specifically prohibit the use of cell-cultivated meat under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP).In recent years, there has been an increase in the development and production of fake meat products, which are created using cell-cultivated protein. These products are being touted as a way to eliminate the...
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Veterans Service Records Request Backlog Eliminated Following Rounds and Tester Efforts
The backlog of requests for military service records at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) has been eliminated, thanks to the efforts of U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.), member and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. The NPRC, operated by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), holds military service records that veterans rely on to access their earned Department of Veterans Affairs-administered (VA) programs, including health care, education, disability, pension, and burial benefits.In 2022,...