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
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today chaired a hearing titled, “Terrorism and Social Media: #IsBigTechDoingEnough?” The hearing examined the steps social media platforms are taking to combat the spread of extremist propaganda over the internet. During the hearing, Thune questioned... Continue Reading
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and U.S. Rep. Kristi Noem (R-S.D.) today introduced Senate and House companion versions of the Custer County Airport Conveyance Act, legislation that would transfer approximately 66 acres of Black Hills National Forest System land to Custer County, South Dakota. The U.S.... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), a member of the tax-writing Senate Finance Committee and a leading voice during the tax reform debate, today joined Varney & Co. on Fox Business to discuss how South Dakotans and the American people are already seeing the positive effects of the Tax Cuts and... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) this week addressed the current national security challenges facing the United States and the importance of making sure our military is well-equipped to meet those challenges. Thune also previewed an upcoming hearing before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, of which he is... Continue Reading
