U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, John Thune, R-S.D, chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, Deb Fischer, R-Neb., chairman of the Subcommittee on Transportation and Safety, Jerry Moran, R-Kan., chairman of the Subcommittee on Manufacturing, Trade, and Consumer Protection,... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) joined PBS’ “Newshour” last night to discuss additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program and the need for business liability protections in any potential future COVID-19 legislation. Today, Thune joined Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom” to discuss the need to hold China accountable for the spread... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today, the first day of National Nurses Week, honored the nurses, health care workers, and other essential workers who are on the front lines during this coronavirus health crisis. Thune discussed the critical roles that essential workers are playing during this challenging time and the... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed the Senate’s return to Washington to continue to fight on behalf of the American people. Over the next few weeks, Senate Republicans will be focused on monitoring the implementation of congressional relief measures that are supporting workers, small businesses, and farmers and ranchers.... Continue Reading
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) today urged the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury to provide additional guidance to ensure seasonal businesses that have already applied for or received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D), chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet; today joined U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance and Data Security; and... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, today issued the following statement on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) report and order to expand unlicensed broadband operations, such as Wi-Fi, into the 6 GHz band to help enable new American innovations and... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement after the Senate unanimously approved critical funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which was created by the bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. This unprecedented program has been providing relief to American small businesses and workers who... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) will host a live tele-town hall tomorrow, April 22, to discuss the federal government’s COVID-19 response. Thune will provide a brief update before answering questions from South Dakotans, whom he invites to participate in tomorrow’s call. Tele-Town Hall Details: WHAT: LIVE tele-town hall... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today joined Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom” to discuss the Democrats’ blockade of critical Paycheck Protection Program funding for America’s small businesses and workers and China’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. On Democrats’ blockade of Paycheck Protection Program funding: “I think it’s just unconscionable that Washington... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), a longtime member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today released the following statement after the administration announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) would be rolling out the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, which includes $16 billion in direct payments to livestock, dairy, specialty crop, and... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement on Senate Democrats’ refusal to help strengthen the Paycheck Protection Program, which was created by the bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. This unprecedented program has been providing relief to American small businesses and workers who have been... Continue Reading
