ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE 21ST CENTURY AND THE VOTING RECORD OF SD CONGRESSMEN

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Barack Obama

The Affordable Care Act of 2010 improves access to healthcare to low-income citizens, insuring coverage for pre-existing conditions, keeps those in school under parents' plan until 25, and makes other assorted healthcare improvements.

THUNE - N

ROUNDS - N/A

JOHNSON - N/A

Donald Trump

Democrats brought forward impeachments in 2019 for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress and in 2021 for incitement of insurrection.

THUNE - N, N

ROUNDS - N, N

JOHNSON - N, N

Joseph Biden

American Rescue Plan of 2021, enacted to expedite U.S. recovery from Covid 19 provides assistance protecting workers' pensions, funds devastated communities and businesses, lowers insurance premiums for lower and middle-income families, funds affordable housing, public safety and crime reduction programs, funds food assistance, mental health care centers, American workers, families with children, and tribal nation programs.

THUNE - N

ROUNDS - N

JOHNSON - N

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, $1 trillion directed to upgrade and repair roads, waterways, bridges, public transit, and airports. Also provides funds for high-speed internet in rural areas, and promotes low-emission transportation.

THUNE - N

ROUNDS - NV

JOHNDON - N

Veteran Burn Pits Exposure Recognition /Pact Act of 2021 expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances.

THUNE - Y

ROUNDS - Y

JOHNSON - N

Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 fights inflation by tax reform, invests in domestic energy production, reforms prescription drug pricing, extends the Affordable Care Act, resulting in a budget deficit reduction of $300 billion. Also allows investment in manufacturing and attempts to reduce carbon emissions by 40% by 2030.

THUNE - N

ROUNDS - N

JOHNSON - N

CHIPS Act of 2022 provides funding to produce semiconductor chips in the U.S. instead of relying on China.

THUNE - N

ROUNDS - N

JOHNSON - N

Postal Service Reform Act of 2022, modernizes and stabilizes U.S. Post Office, ensuring continuation of 6-day delivery.

THUNE - Y

ROUNDS - Y

JOHNSON - Y

Miscellaneous: Ended war in Afghanistan, re-affirmed commitment to NATO while providing assistance to Ukraine, and by numerous efforts, worked to bring down unemployment to below 4%.