Mike Rounds
Mike Rounds
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Supports Second Amendment rights and opposes new gun control measures.
Supports infrastructure investment for South Dakota's rural roads, bridges, and broadband.
Supports law enforcement and tough-on-crime policies.
Supports strong alliances and cybersecurity as a national security priority.
Active on cybersecurity issues; supports balanced approach to tech regulation.
Supports preserving Social Security and Medicare while exploring long-term reforms.
Supports reducing regulations to address housing supply issues.
Supports domestic energy production, ethanol, and energy independence.
As former governor and insurance executive, supports tax cuts, deregulation, and pro-business policies.
Opposes government-run healthcare; supports market-based solutions and telehealth for rural South Dakota.
Supports border security and immigration enforcement.
Opposes blanket student loan forgiveness; supports school choice and local control.
Serves on Armed Services Committee; supports Ellsworth AFB and cybersecurity investment.
Opposes federal climate mandates; supports South Dakota's agricultural and energy industries.
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