Thune, Fetterman, Fischer Introduce Legislation to Improve the FCC’s Broadband Mapping Process

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) on Thursday introduced the Broadband Mapping Accurate Providers (MAP) Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation that would direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to evaluate and improve its broadband mapping process. The FCC has made significant strides in enhancing the... Continue Reading

Thune Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday

“May God bless our beloved country and keep us faithful to the principles for which we stand.”... Continue Reading

Thune: Democrats Must Come to their Senses, Stop Obstructing NDAA

“It’s about the national security interest of this country, and the Democrats seem to be dug in and willing to play politics with America’s vital national security interests.”... Continue Reading

Thune on NDAA: Democrats’ Latest National Security Hostage-Taking Exercise

“Once again, Democrats are playing fast and loose with our nation’s security.”... Continue Reading

Thune Calls on Democrats to Support the Bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act

“Democrats have allowed the politics of obstruction to determine so many of their actions for the last year and a half. I certainly hope that Democrats won’t now put politics ahead of support for our men and women in uniform.”... Continue Reading

Thune Joins Fox News, CNN, and Newsmax to Reflect on Decades-Long Friendship With Senator Graham

“It is going to be very, very hard to envision the United States Senate, our country, certainly South Carolina, or for that matter the world, without Lindsey.”... Continue Reading

Thune Pays Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham

“I will miss Lindsey’s friendship … more than I can say. We pray for his staff and for his family, whom he loved dearly, and who loved him dearly in return. But I am comforted by the knowledge that in the end, he has just changed his address. And that... Continue Reading

Thune Marks Fourth Anniversary of Supreme Court’s Dobbs Decision

“I and my Republican colleagues will continue to do everything we can here in Congress to support moms and to protect babies.”... Continue Reading

Thune: Republicans Work to Make Americans Safer and More Prosperous Ahead of America 250

“Republicans continue to stay focused on keeping our country safe, on safe streets, on the American people having more money in their pockets, and better opportunities to get ahead.”... Continue Reading

Thune: A Stronger America Is a Safer America

“The Working Families Tax Cuts is a big step toward a more secure America.”... Continue Reading

Thune: The Working Families Tax Cuts Delivered Major Wins for the American People

“[O]ne year ago Republicans delivered major wins for the American people in the Working Families Tax Cuts. And we are working every day to build on that success and to deliver again and again.”... Continue Reading

Thune: The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Makes Life More Affordable for Americans

“[T]he 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act tackles some of the causes of the higher prices that are preventing too many Americans from realizing the dream of homeownership.”... Continue Reading