U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today urged Democrats to put politics aside and pass bipartisan legislation that American workers, families, and small businesses are desperately waiting for during this challenging time. Click here to watch Thune’s speech. Excerpt of Thune’s remarks below: “The time for political games is over. It’s time to... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed his disappointment with the Democrats’ obstruction of the latest coronavirus relief legislation. Democrats have now voted twice to block this bipartisan legislation that would provide relief to Americans who are desperate for help. Thune emphasized that this action only further delays the process... Continue Reading
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Senator John Thune (R-S.D.), co-authors of the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act (S.151), today sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Department of Justice encouraging the agencies to take all necessary steps to protect the public from illegal robocalls... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed the ongoing congressional response to the coronavirus outbreak, which will help support American families, workers, small businesses, and health care professionals. Click here to watch Thune’s speech. Thune’s remarks below (as prepared for delivery): “Mr. President, before I begin, we’ve just learned that our colleague,... Continue Reading
U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today applauded the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) for granting South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s request to activate the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this week in... Continue Reading
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and Angus King (I-Maine) today applauded the Treasury Department for quickly approving their request to extend the federal tax filing deadline from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020. Today’s decision comes one day after Thune, Daines, and King introduced the Tax... Continue Reading
U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today urged the United States Small Business Administration to grant South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s request to activate the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The State of South Dakota... Continue Reading
Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), Senate Majority Whip John Thune (R-S.D.), and Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today released “The Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020” as part of the broader Senate economic response package. The legislation allows the Treasury Secretary to provide up to $208... Continue Reading
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), along with Senate Majority Whip John Thune (R-S.D.) and Sens. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah), today released tax policy recommendations for the “Phase 3” congressional response to the economic impact of the coronavirus. “Preventing the... Continue Reading
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and Angus King (I-Maine) today introduced the Tax Filing Relief for America Act (S. 3535), a bill to extend the tax filing deadline from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020, which would coincide with the Treasury Department’s previous announcement that it... Continue Reading
“Mr. President, yesterday the Senate passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act – bipartisan legislation that will provide critical relief to American workers, families, and small businesses. “Two weeks ago, the Senate passed the first phase of Congress’ coronavirus response – $8.3 billion in funding for coronavirus research, testing, and... Continue Reading
Click here to watch Thune’s speech. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed Senate Republicans’ top priorities in their effort to fight the coronavirus outbreak. These priorities include providing direct assistance to American workers and families, giving our economy necessary support, and providing medical professionals with the resources they need to... Continue Reading
