Mike Rounds

Mike Rounds

11/4/2024, 1:42 PM
Status
Active
State
South Dakota
Last Reported Cash on Hand
$1,504,246.74
Date of Birth
1954-10-24
Gender
Male

Contact Information

Full Address
716 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510
Phone
(202) 224-5842
City
Washington
State
DC
Zip
20510

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative
Mike Rounds supports policies that promote economic growth, job creation, and reducing government regulations on businesses. He believes in lower taxes and a balanced budget to strengthen the economy.

Agriculture

Conservative
Mike Rounds is a strong advocate for agriculture and supports policies that benefit farmers and ranchers. He believes in protecting crop insurance programs and promoting trade agreements that benefit the agriculture industry.

Immigration

Conservative
Mike Rounds supports securing the border and enforcing immigration laws. He believes in a merit-based immigration system and opposes sanctuary cities.

Education

Conservative
Mike Rounds believes in local control of education and supports school choice initiatives. He advocates for increased funding for technical and vocational education programs.

Energy

Conservative
Mike Rounds supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy, including traditional energy sources like oil and natural gas, as well as renewable energy sources. He believes in reducing regulations on the energy industry.

Climate change

Conservative
Mike Rounds has expressed skepticism about the extent of human impact on climate change. He believes in a balanced approach that considers both environmental concerns and economic impacts.

Healthcare

Conservative
Mike Rounds supports repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) with a market-based healthcare system. He believes in increasing access to affordable healthcare options.

Housing

Conservative
Mike Rounds supports policies that promote affordable housing and homeownership. He believes in reducing regulations that hinder the housing market.

Transportation

Conservative
Mike Rounds supports investing in infrastructure projects to improve transportation systems. He believes in public-private partnerships to fund transportation initiatives.

Veterans affairs

Conservative
Mike Rounds is a strong advocate for veterans and supports policies that improve healthcare and benefits for veterans. He believes in reducing wait times and increasing access to VA services.

Voting rights

Conservative
Mike Rounds supports voter ID laws and measures to prevent voter fraud. He believes in ensuring the integrity of the voting process.

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