U.S. Senator

Mike Rounds

South Dakota · Republican

Power Score

Notable

Ranked in the top 5% of all Senate members

How is this scored?

At a Glance

Bills Sponsored

0 passed

Committees

2 leadership

100%

Party Alignment

Very strong

Power Score

Top 5%

District

South Dakota

Senate Committee on Appropriations
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The Senate Committee on Appropriations is responsible for legislation allocating federal funds prior to expenditure from the treasury. Appropriations are generally limited to the levels set by the Budget Resolution drafted by the Senate Committee on the Budget. The Committee is also responsible for supplemental spending bills, which are sometimes needed in the middle of a fiscal year to compensate for emergency expenses.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
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Energy and Water Development
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Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
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