U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, released the following statement on the Senate confirmation of Wilbur Ross as the secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce: “As a businessman who spent his career revitalizing struggling businesses, Wilbur Ross is an exceptional... Continue Reading
Although President Trump has been in office for more than 30 days now, many of his Cabinet nominees are still waiting for a simple up-or-down vote in the U.S. Senate. These delays have little to do with the nominees’ qualifications and everything to do with Senate Democrats’ failure to accept... Continue Reading
U.S. Sens. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and John Thune (R-S.D.) today reintroduced legislation to allow military spouses to purchase handguns in the state where their husband or wife is permanently stationed for duty, or in a neighboring state if the military spouse commutes across state borders to their duty installation. Companion... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today met with South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSM&T) President Heather Wilson who was recently nominated to serve as the next secretary of the Air Force. “She really understands the issues when it comes to national security,” said Thune. “She’s got a great... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Tom Price to serve as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. “Tom Price has the experience and leadership qualities necessary to tackle the challenges facing our health care system,” said Thune. “Obamacare... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) this week met with former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue, President Trump’s nominee for secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “He is somebody who has a lot of experience, obviously, not only in government, but in agriculture,” said Thune. “He’s a veterinarian. He’s had a... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON — Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Jeff Sessions to serve as attorney general: “Jeff Sessions has been a firm and consistent voice for justice and the Constitution,” said Thune. “I was glad to cast a vote today for my colleague to... Continue Reading
Today U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) met with Judge Neil Gorsuch, President Trump’s nominee to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Judge Gorsuch currently serves on the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals and was unanimously confirmed by the Senate in 2006. “[Americans] want judges who call balls and strikes,” said... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today reintroduced the Tribal Veterans Health Care Enhancement Act, legislation that would improve tribal veterans’ access to health care. The bill, which was first introduced in the 114th Congress, would allow the Indian Health Service (IHS) to cover copay... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and U.S. Rep. Kristi Noem (R-S.D.) issued the following statements after President Trump approved South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard’s request for a major disaster declaration for 24 counties and two tribal governments in South Dakota. The federal disaster assistance will... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON — Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Rex Tillerson to serve as secretary of state. “I am pleased that the Senate has confirmed Mr. Tillerson as our secretary of state,” said Thune. “Mr. Tillerson has broad experience and an understanding of geopolitics... Continue Reading
