U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed the need for Congress to pass additional COVID relief legislation and Senate Republicans’ effort to work with Senate Democrats to find common ground on targeted, fiscally responsible legislation to help the American people. He also expressed his disappointment in Senate Democrats as they... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed recent progress with multiple COVID vaccines, and he recognized the efforts of private sector companies, Congress, and the administration for expediting vaccine developments. Thune also emphasized that Republicans are prepared to pass additional targeted and fiscally responsible COVID relief legislation to provide assistance... Continue Reading
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) today issued the following statements after the Senate unanimously approved their Impact Aid Coronavirus Relief Act, legislation that would allow school districts that participate in the Impact Aid Program to use their student headcount from the 2019-2020 school year on their 2021-2022 Impact... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement after he was unanimously re-elected by his Senate Republican colleagues to serve as whip for the 117th Congress, which begins in January 2021. The whip, or assistant majority leader, is the second highest position in Senate Republican leadership. Thune was first elected... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today honored the brave men and women of the U.S. military, especially those throughout South Dakota, ahead of the Veterans Day holiday. Thune expressed his gratitude and reverence for the selflessness of devoting one’s life to service and sacrifice on behalf of the American people.... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, today participated in a full Commerce Committee hearing, titled “Does Section 230’s Sweeping Immunity Enable Big Tech Bad Behavior?,” to examine Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and discuss the need for potential... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed the upcoming Senate vote to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court, which is expected to occur later today. Thune also discussed COVID relief and urged his Democrat colleagues to work with Senate Republicans in good faith to deliver much-needed... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve as a justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. “Judge Amy Coney Barrett is a person with extraordinary intelligence and comprehensive command of the law, and she is extraordinarily qualified... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined “Full Court Press” with host Greta Van Susteren to discuss the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping the Senate majority, court-packing, affordable health care, and affordable energy, among other topics. Thune also spoke on the Senate floor about Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Fox News’s “Cavuto LIVE” to discuss his strong support for Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett ahead of her upcoming confirmation vote in the Senate. Thune also discussed the importance of passing a targeted COVID-19 relief bill, like the one the Senate voted... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today expressed his frustration with Democrats’ continued blockade of a targeted and fiscally responsible COVID relief bill that would put money into the hands of small businesses and schools and provide immediate additional funding for COVID testing and treatment. Democrats filibustered a similar bill in... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed Democrats’ unwillingness to negotiate in good faith on a new COVID relief bill. For months, Republicans have been willing to compromise in an effort to find common ground on much-needed relief, but Democrats have made it abundantly clear that they would rather have... Continue Reading
