U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Tom Carper (D-Del.) this week introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to ensure that high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) used with health savings accounts (HSAs) can opt to cover care related to chronic disease management prior to a beneficiary reaching their plan deductible. Recognizing the growing prevalence... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and the Senate Finance Committee, today released the following statement after meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss trade, which is critically important to South Dakota’s economy: “I share the president’s interest in promoting fair and reciprocal... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), a member of the tax-writing Senate Finance Committee and a key voice during the tax reform debate, this week discussed the positive news that continues to be announced as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Thune explained that small and medium-sized businesses,... Continue Reading
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 state offices will participate in constituent service and state outreach activities, while students... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), a member of the tax-writing Senate Finance Committee and a key voice during the tax reform debate, today discussed the positive effects the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has had on the American economy. Thune explained that by lowering tax rates for owners of small... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today released the following statement after Senate Democrats voted to block the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, Thune-supported legislation that would protect unborn children who have reached the age of 20 weeks from being killed by abortion. “Every child, born and unborn, should be protected... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) this week discussed the importance of Republicans and Democrats working together on behalf of the American people. While Democrats obstructed pro-growth tax reform, which has led a growing number of companies to increase wages, offer bonuses, and other benefits for workers across the country, at... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) issued the following statement today after Senate Democrats relented and allowed the Senate to pass a continuing resolution to reopen the government and extend the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for six years: “Today, Senate Democrats relented and voted to reopen our government,... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) issued the following statement today regarding the Senate’s vote on a continuing resolution to fund the government and extend the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for six years: “Democrats continue with their obstruct-at-all-costs approach by threatening a government shutdown over illegal immigration. The... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today applauded the participants of the March for Life, the annual event that brings tens of thousands of Americans to Washington, D.C., to stand up for the right to life. Thune also called on the Senate to pass the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, legislation... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), a member of the tax-writing Senate Finance Committee and a key voice during the tax reform debate, this week discussed how despite being the law for less than one month, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has already had a noticeable effect. Businesses throughout the... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), a longtime member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today, as part of his ongoing effort to introduce multiple proposals to be included in the 2018 farm bill, introduced the Native American Livestock Assistance Act of 2018 (S. 2316), legislation that would... Continue Reading
