Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, senators have been seeing a lot of each other lately. “In fact, too much, some might say. “The Senate... Continue Reading
“[President Trump] got a decisive mandate from the American people in November, and I think he’s going to be talking about not only what he’s already done, but what he’s going to do in the four years he has available to him, to really change the direction of this country... Continue Reading
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, most Americans are familiar with Title IX. “That was the landmark legislation designed to create equal spaces and opportunities... Continue Reading
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, the Senate will vote later today to confirm Linda McMahon to be secretary of education. “Mrs. McMahon is an... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.), and U.S. Reps. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) and Scott Peters (D-Calif.), today reintroduced the Employer Participation in Repayment Act, bipartisan legislation that would help Americans tackle their student loan debt by making permanent a provision that allows employers to contribute... Continue Reading
Click here to watch the video. U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor about growing up in South Dakota and the values that make it the greatest place in America live, work, and raise a family. Thune’s remarks below (as prepared for delivery): “Mr. President, before I begin,... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today led several of his Senate Republican colleagues in introducing a resolution that, if enacted, would allow Congress to nullify a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) interim final rule (IFR) that requires all staff and volunteers in Head Start educational facilities around the country... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed Democrats’ recently introduced resolution calling for President Biden to forgive $50,000 of student loan debt per American. While high college costs and student debt are a problem, Thune does not believe that blanket loan forgiveness is the answer. He proposed alternative solutions such... Continue Reading
Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and John Thune (R-S.D.) to help schools retain federal funding during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is now law. Their Impact Aid Coronavirus Relief Act was signed by President Trump last week. “Sen. Thune and I set out on a bipartisan effort to make sure federally impacted... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) discussed today’s vote on COVID-19 relief legislation that prioritizes federal assistance to help hard-hit small businesses, safely get students back to school, and support frontline workers who are fighting the coronavirus. Thune noted that Democrats’ desire for political gain appears greater than their desire to... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today released a U.S. government video lesson in which he gives a brief overview of how the federal government works. Thune hopes the video can be used as a resource for students, parents, and teachers who are now utilizing technology in many of their new... Continue Reading
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and U.S. Rep. Kristi Noem (R-S.D.) today introduced Senate and House companion bills that would allow tribal grant schools to participate in Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) and Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) programs. This change would free up resources... Continue Reading
