Mike Rounds
Senate · Republican · South Dakota · since Jan 2021
Wednesday, Sep 30
S. 1055 · Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
What it would change
Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act
This bill extends from 72 hours to 15 days the time period to notify the Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) program of emergency medical care received from a non-Indian Health Service (IHS) medical provider or at a non-IHS medical facility. This bill does not apply to individuals who are elderly or disabled, who continue to have a 30-day notification requirement for emergency services.
The IHS provides medical and dental services directly to American Indian and Alaska Native patients whenever possible. The PRC program pays for medical or dental care that is provided away from an IHS or tribal health care facility. The PRC program must be notified of requests for authorization of payment for health care services from a non-IHS provider.
Currently in emergency cases, the patient, an individual on behalf of the patient, or the medical care provider must, within 72 hours after the beginning of treatment for the condition or after admission to a health care facility, notify a PRC authorizing official of the need for the emergency medical care. This bill instead allows the patient, other individual, or provider to notify PRC within 15 days of the treatment or admission.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service
S. 5639 · Portal for Appraisal Licensing Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 5629 · Gene Murphy Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
On the Nomination. Nomination Confirmed, 47–41.
What is a nomination vote?
A vote on whether to confirm a person nominated to a public office, such as a judge or an agency head.
Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
On the Cloture Motion. Cloture Motion Agreed to, 53–47.
What is cloture?
A cloture vote decides whether to end debate on a matter so it can move to a final vote.
H.R. 9340 · Ratepayer Protection Act
A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal standard relating to the recovery of the full, incremental costs of upgrades that serve large-load customers, and for other purposes.
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected, 57–43.
What is cloture?
A cloture vote decides whether to end debate on a matter so it can move to a final vote.
H.R. 7008 · Stop Insider Trading Act
A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes.
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected, 53–47.
What is cloture?
A cloture vote decides whether to end debate on a matter so it can move to a final vote.
Tuesday, Sep 29
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
On the Motion to Discharge. Motion to Discharge Rejected, 47–51.
What is a motion to discharge?
A vote to take a measure away from a committee and bring it to the full chamber.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
On the Motion to Proceed. Motion to Proceed Rejected, 48–51.
What is a motion to proceed?
A vote on whether to start debating a bill or other measure.
Monday, Sep 28
S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill. Bill Passed, 77–22.
S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026
To establish certain standards with respect to coaches of varsity sports teams. Official page ›
On the Amendment. Amendment Rejected, 47–52.
S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026
To increase the limitation on funding for post-eligibility insurance and catastrophic injury for student athletes. Official page ›
On the Amendment. Amendment Rejected, 49–50.
S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026
To limit price increases for college athletics tickets. Official page ›
On the Amendment. Amendment Rejected, 42–54.
S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026
To improve the bill. Official page ›
On the Amendment. Amendment Rejected, 1–94.
S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026
To modify the provision relating to the relationship of this Act to existing law. Official page ›
On the Amendment. Amendment Agreed to, 96–1.
Votes and bills from the official record; every item links to its source.
Bills they sponsored · 65
S. 5639 · Portal for Appraisal Licensing Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. · Sep 30, 2026
S. 5629 · Gene Murphy Veterans’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. · Sep 30, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. · Aug 7, 2026
S. 5373 · USPS Executive Benefit and Bonus Removal Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4567-4568) · Aug 7, 2026
S. 5310 · Robotics Supply Chain Improvement Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. · Aug 6, 2026
Bills they cosponsored · 276
S.Res. 934 · A resolution designating October 10, 2026, as "American Girls in Sports Day".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5267) · Sep 30, 2026
S.Res. 945 · A resolution designating November 7, 2026, as "National Bison Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5272) · Sep 30, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (consideration: CR S5074) · Sep 28, 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075) · Sep 28, 2026
S. 5555 · PFAS RAPID Response Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. · Sep 24, 2026
Committees
- Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Member
- Senate Committee on Appropriations Member
- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Member
- Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Member
- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Member
- Energy and Water Development Member
- Legislative Branch Member
- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Member
- Senate Committee on Armed Services Member
- Cybersecurity Chair
- Emerging Threats and Capabilities Member
- Strategic Forces Member
- Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Member
- Economic Policy Member
- Housing, Transportation, and Community Development Member
- Securities, Insurance, and Investment Chair
- Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Member
- Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Member
Bills and committee seats from the official record.