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U.S. SENATE

Mike Rounds

RepublicanSouth DakotaCurrently serving

Sworn into the Senate on Source ↗

What they said 5

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Keep Social Security and Medicare solvent without benefit cuts

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Mike Rounds supports reforms to keep Social Security and Medicare solvent without cutting benefits. He says the goal is to keep both programs strong for current seniors and future generations.

Context: The statement does not specify the reforms or how they would maintain solvency.

Sources & original wording
He supports commonsense reforms to keep these programs solvent without cutting benefits
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/10/2026
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Fund border enforcement measures

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Mike Rounds supports funding for a border wall, advanced surveillance technology, and more personnel for border enforcement. He considers border security essential to national security and aims to stop illegal drugs and human trafficking from crossing the southern border.

Context: The statement concerns the southern border and does not specify funding amounts or implementation details.

Sources & original wording
supported funding for building the wall, advanced surveillance technology and increased personnel for border enforcement.
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/10/2026
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Support domestic energy development

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Mike Rounds supports an all-of-the-above approach to energy production and maximizing the use of U.S. natural resources. He backs domestic energy development and opposes what he considers excessive federal regulation of energy producers. He says these policies should aim to lower energy costs, create jobs, and reduce reliance on foreign energy sources.

Context: No specific energy sources, regulations, or legislative measures are identified.

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Protect Second Amendment rights

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Mike Rounds supports the Second Amendment and says he works in the Senate to protect the rights of law-abiding gun owners.

Context: The statement does not identify specific legislation or proposed measures.

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Eliminate the Department of Education

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Mike Rounds is working with President Trump to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. He supports local control of education, while recognizing that standards are important, and opposes a one-size-fits-all federal directive for schools.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

Sources & original wording
Mike is working with President Trump to lead the effort to eliminate the Department of Education.
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/10/2026