Thune: Democrats Vote Against Basic Protection for Women and Girls’ Sports

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Well, good afternoon. “I had hoped today that we would be voting on the [Protection of] Women and Girls in Sports... Continue Reading

Thune: President Trump Delivers a Strong, Hopeful Message to Americans

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement following President Trump’s joint address to Congress: “After a tough four years of rising costs, lawlessness at the southern border, and a weakening of America on the world stage, the time has finally... Continue Reading

Thune: Linda McMahon is Focused on Students’ Success

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, the Senate will vote later today to confirm Linda McMahon to be secretary of education. “Mrs. McMahon is an... Continue Reading

Thune: Senate Will Vote to Protect Women and Girls’ Sports

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, most Americans are familiar with Title IX. “That was the landmark legislation designed to create equal spaces and opportunities... Continue Reading

Thune, Warner, Malliotakis, Peters Reintroduce Legislation to Address Student Debt Crisis

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.), and U.S. Reps. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) and Scott Peters (D-Calif.), today reintroduced the Employer Participation in Repayment Act, bipartisan legislation that would help Americans tackle their student loan debt by making permanent a provision that allows employers to contribute... Continue Reading

Thune: Senate Republicans Work to Lower Energy Costs

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Thank you, Mr. President. “This week the Senate has focused on unleashing American energy. “As I’ve said before, our country is... Continue Reading

Thune: Energy Security is National Security

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, this afternoon we’re going to vote on a resolution to end the energy emergency that President Trump declared upon... Continue Reading

Thune: Jamieson Greer’s Trade Policies Will Expand Opportunities for Agriculture Producers

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, yesterday evening we invoked cloture on the nomination of Jamieson Greer to be U.S. trade representative. “Mr. Greer is... Continue Reading

Thune: Republicans to Overturn Biden Administration Anti-Energy Regulations

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “The price of pretty much everything that you buy is affected by the cost of energy. “If you look at what... Continue Reading

Thune: Senate Republicans Lay Groundwork for Massive Investment in Border Security

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, early Friday morning the Senate passed a budget resolution to lay the groundwork for border, energy, and national security... Continue Reading

Thune Statement on Senator Mitch McConnell

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today released the following statement: “Senator McConnell’s legacy is one of remarkable service to the Senate, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and our nation,” said Thune. “Over decades of tireless work, his mastery of Senate procedure, commitment to the institution, and dedication... Continue Reading

Thune: Senate Republicans Want to Make President Trump’s Tax Cuts Permanent

Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, one of the most significant accomplishments of the first Trump administration was the passage of the Tax Cuts and... Continue Reading