Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor to honor those who serve or have served in the United States military and pay his respects to the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Thune noted... Continue Reading
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor about the Biden administration’s new student loan debt transfer scheme. Thune noted that this latest attempt to circumvent Congress would not only unfairly transfer the burden of forgiving billions of dollars in student... Continue Reading
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor about the ongoing crisis at the southern border and Leader Schumer’s shameless ploy to blame Republicans for a disaster of President Biden’s making. Thune noted that the president has the authority to clean... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) recently called on the U.S. Department of Education to withdraw its latest attempt to transfer student loan debt onto American taxpayers. The U.S. Department of Education’s proposed rule would cost hard-working Americans an additional $147 billion, which would bring the total student... Continue Reading
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor to commemorate National Police Week and honor law enforcement officers and their families for their service. Thune paid tribute to Moody County Chief Deputy Sheriff Ken Prorok, who was tragically killed in the... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor to congratulate Eric Schulte and Judge Camela Theeler, nominees to serve on the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota, on their confirmation votes in the Senate. Thune and Rounds... Continue Reading
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor about the April Consumer Price Index report that revealed prices have increased 19.9 percent since President Biden took office. Thune noted that in addition to soaring inflation and sky-high prices, Democrats’ plan to... Continue Reading
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor about the consequences of the Biden administration’s out-of-control regulatory regime. Thune noted that President Biden’s burdensome regulations have led to increased prices for families, farmers, and small business owners while jeopardizing American energy... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today issued the following statement after the Senate passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024, which includes key Thune-led provisions: “South Dakota and the nation depend on a... Continue Reading
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor about the upcoming passage of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act. The package includes several Thune-led provisions, including an amendment to address the national pilot shortage, legislation to increase competitiveness for American... Continue Reading
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor about the disturbing wave of antisemitic harassment and violence against Jewish students taking place on college campuses across the country. Thune noted that President Biden’s lack of leadership is appalling, and he called... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Taxation and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Oversight, today introduced the Ensuring No Devices Bear Your Own Data (END BYOD) Act. This legislation would prohibit IRS employees, volunteers, and contractors from accessing sensitive taxpayer information on their... Continue Reading
