John Thune
U.S. Senator · South Dakota · Republican
Statements and posts
557 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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All 557 statements
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Mr. President, today I recognize Cruz Collin, an intern in my Rapid City, SD, office for all of the hard work he has done for me, my staff, and the State of South Dakota over the past several weeks. Cruz is a graduate of the International School of Toulouse in Toulouse, France. Currently, he is…
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Mr. President, today I recognize Aiden Whitley, an intern in my Rapid City, SD, office for all of the hard work he has done for me, my staff, and the State of South Dakota over the past several weeks. Aiden is from Edgemont, SD, where he graduated with his high school diploma from homeschool.…
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Madam President, it is hard to believe that we are in the last few months of the 119th Congress. Two years ago at this time, Democrats were still in charge, and the country was dealing with the two defining legacies of the Biden administration: a historic inflation crisis and a historic immigration…
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Thune: Republicans Are Keeping Our Promises and Delivering for Working Families
Praised Republican efforts to address inflation and immigration crises from Biden administration.
“And hardworking Americans will continue to be at the top of Republicans’ agenda.”
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Thune Reflects on 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Reflected on the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
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Senate floor
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25th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 Attacks
Madam President, on Friday, our Nation paused to observe the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The passage of time has only emphasized the need for remembrance. For many of us, the events of that day are as fresh and clear as they were yesterday. But there are so many…
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Mr. President, today I recognize Morgan Schroeder, an intern in my Rapid City, SD, office for all of the hard work she has done for me, my staff, and the State of South Dakota over the past several months. Morgan is a graduate of White Lake High School in White Lake, SD. Currently, she is attending…
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Recognizing the 150th Anniversary of the Capitol Guide Service
Mr. President, this year, we celebrate 150 years of the Capitol Guide Service. Since 1876, Capitol guides have welcomed visitors to the U.S. Capitol and shared with them the history, art, and architecture that make this building a symbol of American democracy. Over the last 150 years, their…
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Discussed Democrats' socialism and the SAVE America Act on media appearances.
“The Democrats in this country, in many cases, have gone so far left … They’ve embraced the socialist wing of their party, and that’s going to put them completely out of the mainstream with the American people.”
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Thune: Senate Republicans Deliver for the American People
Senate Majority Leader highlighted Republican legislative achievements including tax cuts and border security.
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Senate floor
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Mr. President, just before I begin my remarks, I would associate myself with the remarks of my colleague from South Dakota pertaining to the Postal Service and their work in South Dakota. If there was a way to build an incredibly inefficient model, they have figured out how to do it. It needs to be…
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Orders for Thursday, September 10, 2026, Through Monday, September 14, 2026
m. on Monday, September 14; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and the Senate be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted…
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Mr. President, today I recognize Tyler Groen, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all of the hard work he has done for me, my staff, and the State of South Dakota over the past several weeks. Tyler is a graduate of Brandon Valley High School in Brandon, SD, and a recent graduate of South…
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There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolutions en bloc. Mr. President, this resolution concerns a request for evidence related to an investigation of an individual who made a threat against Senator Elizabeth Warren in a communication sent to the Senator's office. The…
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Mr. President, today I recognize Walker Larson, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all of the hard work he has done for me, my staff, and the State of South Dakota over the past several weeks. Walker is a graduate of Aberdeen Christian School in Aberdeen, SD. Currently, he is attending…
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Thune Joins America’s Newsroom on Fox News
Criticized Democratic policies on socialism and promoted Republican tax and energy agenda.
“If you look at the policies when it comes to taxes and regulations and energy and all the things that Republicans are delivering on for the American people, our goal and objective is to have more money in people’s pockets, and they will as a result of the policies we put in place.”
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Urged President Trump to approve disaster declaration for central South Dakota storm damage.
“We support the state’s request and urge you to approve a major disaster declaration, as soon as possible so that the necessary federal resources are available to assist the relevant areas of our state”
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Mr. President, today I recognize Nathan Fairholm, an intern in my Washington, DC, office, for all of the hard work he has done for me, my staff, and the State of South Dakota over the past several weeks. Nathan is a graduate of Vermillion High School in Vermillion, SD. Currently, he is attending…
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m. on Friday, the Senate resume legislative session and proceed to consideration of H.R. 5334; further, that the only amendments in order be the following to be offered by the sponsor or their designee and with 2 minutes of debate, equally divided, prior to each vote and up to 5 minutes under the…
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Orders for Friday, August 7, 2026
m. on Friday, August 7; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, morning business be closed, and notwithstanding rule XXII, the Senate proceed to…
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Thune: Democrats Put Politics Ahead of Producers and Rural America at Senate Farm Bill Markup
Criticized Democrats for blocking farm bill including year-round E15 fuel sales provision.
“Democrats’ refusal to support the farm bill and year-round E15 is deeply disappointing and only creates more uncertainty for South Dakota’s farmers and ranchers”
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Orders for Thursday, August 6, 2026
m. on Thursday, August 6; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, morning business be closed, and the Senate proceed to executive session to…
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Thune: Farm Bill to Provide Real Support and Certainty for South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers
Praised the Agriculture Committee's five-year farm bill as supporting farmers and ranchers.
“And America’s producers can be confident that their needs will always be at the top of my list.”
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Mr. President, I ask consent that the reading be dispensed with. Mr. President, I have an amendment at the desk to amendment No. 6732. Mr. President, I ask consent that the reading be dispensed with. Mr. President, I have a second-degree amendment at the desk. Mr. President, I ask consent that the…
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Thune’s Big Tech Algorithm Transparency Bill Unanimously Approved by Committee
Applauded committee's unanimous passage of his bipartisan bill requiring algorithm transparency on internet platforms.
“Consumers deserve more transparency when it comes to how social media and other internet platforms use algorithms to amplify or suppress content on their services”
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