While Republicans are prepared to work in a bipartisan way, we will also emphatically oppose Democrats when required to protect hardworking Americans and our system of government. The election wasn’t a mandate for radical policy and socialist fantasies, and I hope Democrats realize this.

Over the last two years, Senate Republicans have put up a strong record of accomplishment that’s created safer streets, more money in Americans’ pockets, and new opportunities for families and businesses to get ahead. After fighting Democrat obstruction at every turn, we prevented the largest tax hike in American history, secured our border in an unprecedented way, confirmed the president’s Cabinet at the fastest pace in two decades, and put strong conservative judges on benches across the country faster than we have since the Reagan administration. I’m proud of our team and everything we’ve done for the American people, and I’m looking forward to the important work we have in front of us over the next few months. As we head into 2027, Senate Republicans will not stand idly by as the far-left, socialist wing of the Democrat Party attempts to unwind everything we’ve done. Thankfully, we still have President Trump in the White House, and we’ll work with him to stop the worst impulses of Democrat extremism. We cannot let their fringe positions become the mainstream.

NEW: Republicans have delivered nationwide school choice.   This historic achievement for students and monumental victory for conservatives is a direct result of the Working Families @TaxCuts law.   Read more⬇️

Today, the Senate will vote on my bipartisan bill to lower energy costs for working families. It passed the House 417-3. Now, Senate Democrats say they are prepared to block it from becoming law. I’m fighting for Ohio and American consumers. Senate Democrats are standing in the way of bringing down costs for families.

Last year, Republicans created the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program to reverse the decades-long decline of rural hospitals. Despite every Democrat voting against it, every state applied & is receiving significant investments. Read more⬇️

I am forever grateful to these heroes for their service and sacrifice to our country. It’s an honor to be able to welcome veterans from South Dakota to our nation’s capital.

Great to meet with @SenatorRounds’ Angels in Adoption nominee, Coleen Globke Brasch, from Marion. Thank you for all of your work with All About U Adoptions to help place over 300 kids with permanent families.

This week we’ll be voting on @SenJonHusted’s bill to protect ratepayers from higher energy costs. This bill earned 417 votes in the House, and there isn’t a single reason we shouldn’t pass this bill here in the Senate. We’re going to see how far Democrats and the party of ‘no’ want to take this.

The Rural Health Transformation Program, created in Republicans’ Working Families @TaxCuts legislation, will invest $50 billion across all 50 states to put rural health care providers on a more sustainable footing and help them leverage technology and innovation to address challenges unique to rural areas.

I’m proud that the Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act, which will restore stability in college athletics and ensure South Dakota’s colleges and universities can continue to provide pivotal student-athlete experiences on our campuses. By addressing some of the largest issues in college sports today, this bill will ensure the same opportunities that were available for student-athletes like my dad and my daughter will be available for the next generation. Thanks to @SenTedCruz for your leadership on this bipartisan legislation, and I’m glad we are one step closer to getting it to the president’s desk.

Republicans delivered permanent tax reform through the Working Families @TaxCuts, giving an entire generation of American small-business owners, entrepreneurs, and innovators a better environment to pursue their American Dream.

Democrats may talk a good game about working families, but the truth is that hardworking Americans take a distant back seat to Democrats’ political priorities. From protecting women and girls in sports to tax relief, Democrats have spent the past 21 months throwing up every roadblock they can.

Republicans have focused this Congress on three basic priorities: safer streets, more money in Americans’ pockets, and new opportunities for families to get ahead. We are the only party delivering meaningful results for American families.

There’s no doubt that the Democrat Party has moved sharply left in recent years. But this election cycle has seen the Democrat Party take a big step further – toward full-blown socialism.

Glad to see USPS plans to upgrade its plant in Sioux Falls and ensure that intrastate mail is actually processed within our state. While more must be done, I hope this will improve mail service and delivery times across South Dakota, and I’m grateful for @SenatorRounds’ work on this issue.