Mike Rounds Claims

Advocate for South Dakota to lead in artificial intelligence and expand technical education for students.

policy 2 occurrences 20 evidence unverified · same_term

Ensure that an additional billion dollars in investment for the Sanford Underground Research Facility is secured.

spending 1 occurrences 10 evidence unverified · same_term

Introduce and support legislation to expand access to capital for small businesses by streamlining the loan application process and reducing bureaucratic hurdles.

policy 1 occurrences 16 evidence unverified · same_term

Introduce and support legislation to improve rural transit services, address operating costs, reduce bureaucratic barriers, facilitate procurement of new vehicles, and support Tribal transit providers.

policy 3 occurrences 13 evidence unverified · same_term

Work to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education.

policy 2 occurrences 9 evidence unverified · same_term

Reintroduce and support legislation to create the MedShield program, using artificial intelligence to improve national pandemic preparedness and response.

policy 1 occurrences 7 evidence unverified · same_term

Continue working with tribal leaders to uphold tribal sovereignty.

policy 1 occurrences 16 evidence unverified · same_term

Work with House colleagues to advance the Stop Stealing our Chips Act through Congress and to the President's desk.

policy 1 occurrences 6 evidence unverified · same_term

Continue working with Senate colleagues to fund the rest of the government before January 30 through the regular appropriations process.

policy 1 occurrences 9 evidence unverified · same_term

Introduce and support legislation to create a Medicare payment pathway for FDA-approved AI-enabled medical devices.

policy 1 occurrences 7 evidence unverified · same_term

Continue working through the backlog of executive nominations awaiting Senate confirmation.

appointment 1 occurrences 9 evidence unverified · same_term

Work with Senate colleagues and the House to pass the Fiscal Year 2027 NDAA and have it signed into law.

policy 1 occurrences 8 evidence unverified · same_term

Support legislation to establish the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource as shared national infrastructure that gives AI researchers and students greater access to resources, data, and tools for safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence development.

policy 1 occurrences 8 evidence unverified · same_term

Introduce and support legislation to enhance USDA Farm Service Agency loan programs by raising guaranteed ownership and operating loan limits, increasing authorized guaranteed and direct loan funding, and providing spending assurance for the programs.

policy 1 occurrences 18 evidence partial · same_term

Support legislation to modernize reciprocal deposit rules by replacing the current cap with tiered thresholds for non-brokered treatment and allowing well-capitalized CAMELS 3-rated banks to fully use non-brokered treatment for reciprocal deposits.

policy 1 occurrences 17 evidence unverified · same_term

Introduce and support legislation to increase transparency and accountability in the Financial Stability Oversight Council's SIFI designation process by requiring consideration of alternatives and consultation with regulators and affected companies before designation.

policy 1 occurrences 10 evidence unverified · later_term

Introduce and support legislation to improve the Native American Direct Loan program for Native American veterans by allowing refinancing of existing mortgages, creating a Native CDFI relending program, and expanding outreach, homebuyer education, and housing counseling.

policy 1 occurrences 13 evidence unverified · same_term

Support the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act to provide regulatory relief for community banks and credit unions, strengthen the financial system, and expand access to credit and economic opportunities, especially in rural areas.

policy 1 occurrences 5 evidence unverified · same_term

Support legislation to protect veterans' credit ratings when delayed VA Choice Program payments cause payment delays.

policy 1 occurrences 5 evidence unverified · same_term

Support legislation to protect seniors by removing liability for financial institutions and professionals who report suspected senior financial fraud to authorities.

policy 1 occurrences 4 evidence unverified · same_term

Support legislation requiring the Treasury Department to study and report on cyber threats to financial institutions and capital markets.

oversight 1 occurrences 6 evidence unverified · same_term

Work with colleagues to enact bipartisan legislation updating USDA Rural Housing Service programs to reduce red tape and create and preserve affordable housing opportunities in South Dakota.

policy 1 occurrences 7 evidence unverified · same_term

Introduce and support legislation to expand small business investor access to capital by raising the private fund adviser exemption threshold from $150 million to $175 million and requiring periodic inflation adjustments.

policy 1 occurrences 4 evidence unverified · same_term

Place a hold on all USPS nominees until South Dakota's postal service issues are resolved.

appointment 1 occurrences 3 evidence unverified · same_term

Support legislation to create a voluntary grazing land restoration program that would open up to 20 million acres for grazing and help rebuild America's cattle herd.

policy 1 occurrences 2 evidence unverified · same_term

Support legislation to ban dilation and evacuation abortion procedures commonly known as dismemberment abortions and make knowingly performing them a federal criminal offense punishable by fines and up to two years in prison.

policy 1 occurrences 2 evidence unverified · same_term

Introduce and support legislation to strengthen American robotics manufacturing by improving federal robotics data collection, promoting robotics adoption and voluntary standards, supporting workforce development, coordinating industry solutions, and commercializing NASA robotics research.

policy 1 occurrences 2 evidence unverified · same_term

Support legislation to limit compensation and benefits for executive officers of the Postal Service.

policy 1 occurrences 4 evidence delivered · same_term

Advocate for suspending the federal gas and diesel tax for 90 days to lower fuel prices.

policy 1 occurrences 2 evidence delivered · same_term

Urge states to consider suspending or reducing their own gas and diesel taxes.

policy 1 occurrences 1 evidence delivered · same_term

Urge President Trump to use Defense Production Act authority to help domestic refineries expand capacity.

policy 1 occurrences 2 evidence delivered · same_term

Support easing permitting requirements and cutting bureaucratic red tape that obstructs American fuel production.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Support laws and policies that give oil and gas companies confidence to invest in large-scale refineries in the United States.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence