Delegation Encourages Administration to Quickly Approve South Dakota Disaster Declaration

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) today wrote to President Trump to express their strong support for South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden’s request for a major disaster declaration that would cover the counties of Custer, Fall River, and Pennington. If... Continue Reading

Thune Discusses Republicans’ Commitment to Regular Order Appropriations

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Good afternoon, everyone. “We appreciate the fact that the House has now acted and passed the legislation that was sent to them... Continue Reading

Thune: Working Families Tax Cuts Puts More Money in Americans’ Pockets

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, with tax filing season underway, the American people are beginning to feel the impact of the Working Families Tax Cuts. “They’re... Continue Reading

Thune on the Senate’s Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Work

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, on Friday the Senate passed five of the six remaining appropriation bills – defense appropriations; Transportation and Housing and Urban Development;... Continue Reading

Thune: Republicans Invest in the Next Generation

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, there’s almost nothing parents won’t do for their children. “From the moment they hand you that little bundle, your whole life... Continue Reading

Thune: Affordability Starts With More Money in Your Pocket

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, this past Monday was the start of tax filing season. “Now I know most Americans aren’t usually excited about the start... Continue Reading

Thune’s Office Accepting Summer Internship, Senate Page Program Applications

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) is currently seeking college students to serve as summer interns in his office in Washington, D.C., as well as in his offices in Aberdeen, Rapid City, and Sioux Falls. Interns in Thune’s Washington, D.C., office will have the opportunity to witness the legislative process... Continue Reading

Thune: Senate to Vote on Pregnant Students’ Rights Act

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, on Friday tens of thousands of individuals filled the streets of D.C. and marched up to the Capitol building. “They came... Continue Reading

Thune on Government Funding

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, funding for a substantial portion of the government runs out this week, and we are on the clock to pass the... Continue Reading

Thune: Regular Order, Bipartisan Results on Appropriations

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 work of the Appropriations Committee never seems to stop. “And that’s certainly been true over this past year.... Continue Reading

Thune on Democrats’ War Powers Hypocrisy

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, today we expect to vote on a resolution to direct the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities in or against Venezuela... Continue Reading

Thune: Republicans Plow Ahead on Confirming the President’s Nominees

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, 2025 was a year of hard legislative work in the United States Senate. “We passed once-in-a-generation legislation, the Working Families Tax... Continue Reading