Articles tagged under: Mike Rounds
Tax Policy Concerns Linger as Infrastructure Moves Forward
Published August 20, 2021
During a congressional panel discussion at Dakotafest, farmers and ranchers expressed concerns about changes in tax policy. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds, a panel participant, said the concerns surround stepped up basis. "The loss of that and the federal estate…Senators Seek Audience with President Biden on Biofuels
Published July 28, 2021
South Dakota Senators John Thune, Mike Rounds and others sent a letter to President Biden on Wednesday, requesting a biofuels meeting. In the letter, the senators note the lack of biofuels in the administration’s energy, environmental and transportation agenda. The…Seeking More Competition in the Cattle Trade
Published June 11, 2021
Montana Senator Jon Tester has introduced legislation to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act to create a USDA Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters. This proposal is in response to the wide disparity between packer profits and the…GOP Lawmakers Ask DOJ to Investigate Packers
Published May 18, 2021
Sixteen House and Senate Republicans, including the entire congressional delegations from North Dakota and South Dakota, are asking the Justice Department to continue its investigation of the meatpacking industry. Nearly one year ago, the DOJ sent civil investigative demands to…Seeking Transparency in the Cattle Market
Published March 25, 2021
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and Montana Senator Jon Tester have introduced a bill that would require large U.S. meat packers to purchase half of their weekly cattle volume on the open market. Co-sponsors on the bill includes North Dakota Senator…Wetlands Determination Reform Proposed
Published October 2, 2020
South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds has introduced legislation to reform the Natural Resources Conservation Service. North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer supports this measure, saying it will make positive changes to the wetland determination process. "This is common sense. This bill…No Compromise Reached Yet on Phase Four Package
Published August 2, 2020
Negotiations continue on a phase four economic stimulus package, but the the Administration, Senate and House have been unable to find a compromise. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds said all parties understand the significance of the timing for this legislation.…Former Rounds Staffer Goes to Rural Health Association
Published June 30, 2020
The National Rural Health Association has named Josh Jorgensen as its government affairs manager. Previously, Jorgensen was a legislative aide for South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds.Senators Ask USDA for Producer Indemnity Support
Published May 11, 2020
A bipartisan group of senators are asking the USDA to help pork producers forced to depopulate herds in the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter, the lawmakers request indemnity funds for the immediate crisis. Pork producers typically send more than two…