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U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today helped reintroduce the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, a bill sponsored by Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and dozens of other lawmakers. This legislation would allow individuals with concealed carry privileges in their home state to exercise those rights in any other state with concealed... Continue Reading

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed the importance of border security as a means to end the humanitarian and security crisis at the southern border. Excerpt from Thune’s speech below: “Mr. President, it should go without saying that border security is a basic national security requirement. “Countries have to... Continue Reading

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today issued the following statement regarding the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ announcement that the economy added 312,000 jobs in December. “Republicans came to Congress with a vision to help get the American economy back on track. Determined to make life better for the American people,... Continue Reading

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) this week discussed Congress’s responsibility to protect our nation and the lack of support from Democrats to fund increased security at the border. Thune’s remarks (as prepared for delivery): “Mr. President, it’s difficult to believe that we’re almost two weeks into a partial government shutdown... Continue Reading

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Whip Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today announced new hires for the Office of the Majority Whip and leadership roles being filled by current Thune aides. “With a mix of experience from the Senate, House leadership, and the private sector, this is a team that is well-equipped to... Continue Reading

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) issued the following statement after committee assignments for the 116th Congress were announced. Thune will again serve on the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee; the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee; and the Finance Committee. The Senate Republican Conference and the full Senate must formally ratify the... Continue Reading

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today discussed the importance of border security and expressed his frustration with Senate and House Democrats for their opposition to funding a border wall, considering Sen. Schumer and former Sens. Biden, Clinton, and Obama all voted to authorize a border fence in 2006. Thune’s speech (as... Continue Reading

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) this week discussed the long list of Senate Republican accomplishments over the last two years, all of which were aimed at making life better for American families. Thune’s speech (as prepared for delivery): “Mr. President, the 115th Congress is drawing to a close, and it’s been... Continue Reading

U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.), both members of the tax-writing Senate Finance Committee, today applauded President Donald Trump for issuing an executive order directing federal agencies to coordinate available resources through a new White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council to maximize the benefits for economically distressed areas,... Continue Reading

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today issued the following statement on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) adoption of an order addressing funding for broadband deployment in rural areas. Through oversight of the FCC, the committee has remained committed to closing... Continue Reading

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), a longtime member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement on the bipartisan farm bill compromise that was negotiated between leaders of the House and Senate agriculture committees. The House and Senate are expected to consider the compromise legislation in the lame duck... Continue Reading