U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today urged Democrats to put politics aside and pass bipartisan legislation that American workers, families, and small businesses are desperately waiting for during this challenging time. Click here to watch Thune’s speech. Excerpt of Thune’s remarks below: “The time for political games is over. It’s time to... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed the ongoing congressional response to the coronavirus outbreak, which will help support American families, workers, small businesses, and health care professionals. Click here to watch Thune’s speech. Thune’s remarks below (as prepared for delivery): “Mr. President, before I begin, we’ve just learned that our colleague,... Continue Reading
“Mr. President, yesterday the Senate passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act – bipartisan legislation that will provide critical relief to American workers, families, and small businesses. “Two weeks ago, the Senate passed the first phase of Congress’ coronavirus response – $8.3 billion in funding for coronavirus research, testing, and... Continue Reading
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), along with Senate Majority Whip John Thune (R-S.D.) and Sens. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah), today released tax policy recommendations for the “Phase 3” congressional response to the economic impact of the coronavirus. “Preventing the... Continue Reading
Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), Senate Majority Whip John Thune (R-S.D.), and Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today released “The Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020” as part of the broader Senate economic response package. The legislation allows the Treasury Secretary to provide up to $208... Continue Reading
U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today urged the United States Small Business Administration to grant South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem’s request to activate the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The State of South Dakota... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed the temporary extension of certain expiring provisions of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, as well as the second phase of Congress’ coronavirus response and additional measures that might be needed to support the American people. Although this is a difficult time, Thune expressed... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed the coronavirus outbreak in the United States and his hope for a bipartisan congressional response. Click here to watch Thune’s speech. Thune’s remarks below (as prepared for delivery): “Mr. President, last week, Congress provided billions in funding to address the coronavirus outbreak. “These funds will... Continue Reading
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.), members of the Senate Finance Committee, and U.S. Reps. Adrian Smith (R-Neb.) and Ann Kuster (D-N.H.) today introduced companion versions of the Reducing Unnecessary Senior Hospitalizations (RUSH) Act of 2020, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to facilitate greater use of telehealth in skilled nursing... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today released his “Week in Washington Wrap-Up,” which highlights what’s on the Senate floor, bills he’s introduced, groups he’s met with in Washington, and other weekly activities. Click on any of the links below for more information. Click here to watch the video. In this week’s edition:... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) this week discussed the importance of making drug pricing legislation a bipartisan effort to ensure Americans are able to access the medications they need at an affordable price. Thune also discussed the harm that would be done by Speaker Pelosi’s prescription drug bill. Click here to... Continue Reading
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed the Democrats’ plan for a government takeover of health care that would result in tax hikes for middle-income Americans, long wait times and lower quality of care, government involvement in health care decisions, and the elimination of private health insurance. Thune’s full remarks... Continue Reading
