WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) issued the following statement after the inauguration of President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence: “Today is a historic day for America as Donald Trump and Mike Pence take on the enormous responsibility of serving as president and vice president of the... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, today questioned President-elect Trump’s nominee to be the next secretary of the treasury, Steven Mnuchin. Thune highlighted his priorities for the next secretary of the treasury, which include comprehensive tax reform and increasing economic growth. Mnuchin shared... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today chaired a confirmation hearing for President-elect Trump’s nominee to be the next secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Wilbur Ross. Thune highlighted Ross’ business, entrepreneurial, and civic experience, while stressing that his nomination... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON — Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, today issued the following statement on the Senate’s passage of the Obamacare repeal resolution, which lays the groundwork for full repeal of this failed law. “Passing the Obamacare repeal resolution means the Republican-led Senate has begun delivering on... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today joined U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) in reintroducing the Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act. The bill would help correct long-standing problems with call completion failures faced by rural... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate officially ratified U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) as chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for the 115th Congress. Sen. Thune issued the following statement on the selection: “It is a great honor to be selected to serve for a second term... Continue Reading
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and U.S. Rep. Kristi Noem (R-S.D.) today issued the following joint statement after U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert McDonald announced that the VA would close a large portion of the... Continue Reading
S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), along with Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Deb Fischer (R-NE), and Ben Sasse (R-NE), today re-introduced Sarah’s Law – legislation to honor Sarah Root, an Iowan who was killed nearly one year ago by a drunk driver in the country illegally – in the 115th Congress. Since first introduced in June 2016,... Continue Reading
Members of the South Dakota congressional delegation, which includes U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and U.S. Rep. Kristi Noem (R-S.D.), were joined today by U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.) in reintroducing companion versions of the Black Hills National Cemetery Boundary Expansion Act, legislation that would facilitate... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today was awarded the Navy Distinguished Public Service Award, the highest honor the secretary of the Navy can award to a civilian, which was presented by Rear Admiral Craig Faller, the Navy’s chief of legislative affairs. “I am honored to receive this award and am... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today reintroduced S. 19, the MOBILE NOW Act, which proposes reforms to boost the development of next-generation 5G wireless broadband by ensuring more spectrum is made available for commercial use and by reducing the red tape... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) issued the following statement after the Senate Republican Conference ratified committee assignments for the 115th Congress. Thune will again serve on the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee; the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; and the Finance Committee. The full Senate is expected to formally ratify committee... Continue Reading
