Press Releases

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed the importance of border security and expressed his frustration with Senate and House Democrats for their opposition to funding a border wall, considering Sen. Schumer and former Sens. Biden, Clinton, and Obama all voted to authorize a border fence in 2006. Thune’s speech (as... Continue Reading

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) this week discussed the long list of Senate Republican accomplishments over the last two years, all of which were aimed at making life better for American families. Thune’s speech (as prepared for delivery): “Mr. President, the 115th Congress is drawing to a close, and it’s been... Continue Reading

U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.), both members of the tax-writing Senate Finance Committee, today applauded President Donald Trump for issuing an executive order directing federal agencies to coordinate available resources through a new White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council to maximize the benefits for economically distressed areas,... Continue Reading

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today issued the following statement on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) adoption of an order addressing funding for broadband deployment in rural areas. Through oversight of the FCC, the committee has remained committed to closing... Continue Reading

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), a longtime member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement on the bipartisan farm bill compromise that was negotiated between leaders of the House and Senate agriculture committees. The House and Senate are expected to consider the compromise legislation in the lame duck... Continue Reading

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), a longtime member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement after the Senate overwhelming approved the bipartisan farm bill compromise by a vote of 87-13. The bill includes nearly 20 Thune-authored-and-supported provisions, and it must be approved by the House before it heads... Continue Reading

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today paid tribute to former President George H.W. Bush on the Senate floor. Thune’s speech (as prepared for delivery): “Mr. President, on Friday, George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st president of the United States, went to his eternal reward. “His death marks the passing of an era.... Continue Reading

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) decision to award the City of Tea’s County Highway 106 project and South Dakota Department of Transportation’s U.S. Highway 83 project $8.7 million... Continue Reading

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) issued the following statement regarding the passing of former President George H.W. Bush: “With the passing of President George H.W. Bush, America has lost one of its finest. As a naval aviator in World War II, President Bush exemplified America’s Greatest Generation. A man of fierce... Continue Reading

U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today, ahead of President Trump’s trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina, for the G20 Summit, urged the president to prioritize the restoring of U.S. soybean market access in China when he meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss trade and other... Continue Reading

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed the long list of legislative accomplishments over the last two years. From tax reform to improving veteran care to addressing the opioid crisis, Senate Republicans have worked to make life better for the American people. Thune’s speech (as prepared for delivery): “Mr. President, the... Continue Reading