The NDAA is the hallmark piece of legislation that the Armed Services Committee works on each year, and it’s always an honor to have a role in crafting it at the committee level.
Mike Rounds
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Mike Rounds is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from South Dakota since January 2015. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the position of the 31st governor of South Dakota from 2003 to 2011. During his tenure as governor, Rounds focused on issues such as economic development, education, and healthcare reform, and he was known for his efforts to improve the state's infrastructure.
“This rule has been loosely enforced in blue states for far too long. I’m pleased to be joining Senator Lee on this legislation which requires proof of citizenship in order to register to vote.”
“Free and fair elections are a foundation of our democracy. Part of that fairness is making sure only United States citizens are voting for our leaders,”
I’m pleased to be joining Senator Lee on this legislation which requires proof of citizenship in order to register to vote.
I’m hopeful that we’ll be able to pass the Homeland Security appropriations bill. DHS houses a number of agencies that are critical for operations in our nation, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the…
“Life at all stages is a gift from God and should be treated with dignity,” said Rounds.
We’ve been working to pass this legislation for almost three years. Our persistence has paid off.
I’m pleased that President Trump and his team made the determination that Captain Williams is deserving of this honor and I’m looking forward to celebrating this momentous occasion.
We will continue to tell the story of this dark day in our nation’s history.
“I am pleased that the Stop Stealing our Chips Act has passed the Senate,”
The Wounded Knee Massacre represents a devastating low point in U.S.-Lakota relations.
The executive branch needs to assist us because we need to get 702 through and complete it.
The land at this symbolic and sacred site will now be held in possession of both the Oglala Sioux and Cheyenne River Sioux tribes to be preserved for future generations.
I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues to fund the rest of government ahead of January 30.
The Department of Education was originally created to collect education data and advise state and local organizations on best practices, but it's really become a place, until you came into the picture, where it was a top-down…
Free and fair elections are a foundation of our democracy. Part of that fairness is making sure only United States citizens are voting for our leaders.
This rule has been loosely enforced in blue states for far too long. I’m pleased to be joining Senator Lee on this legislation which requires proof of citizenship in order to register to vote.
For rural South Dakotans who do not own a vehicle, transit services are a lifeline to reach their jobs, medical appointments, grocery stores and other necessities.
Access to safe, affordable housing is essential to the strength of our communities and the future of South Dakota.
I’m pleased that the Senate has passed our second appropriations package for FY2026.
I urge my colleagues to come to an agreement as soon as possible to prevent a lapse in funding for DHS operations.
The latest scores from the National Assessment for Educational Progress, they're really kind of a national embarrassment.





