Farm Bill

Mr. President, America's farmers and ranchers got some good news at the end of last week. After a lot of hard work from members of the Agriculture Committee, Chairman Boozman released the text of a 5-year farm bill, which is slated for a markup tomorrow, and it will, I hope, be headed soon to the…

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Thune: Republicans’ Working Families Tax Cuts Law Is Delivering for Hardworking Americans

Praised Republicans' tax cuts law for delivering benefits to working families.

“And we are going to continue to build on the Working Families Tax Cuts to expand opportunity and make life more affordable for hardworking Americans.”

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AGOA EXTENSION ACT--Motion to Proceed

Mr. President, a week or 2 ago, I came down to the floor and talked about growing up in a small town in South Dakota. As I said in those remarks, I carry those South Dakotans with me in a special way in my work here in Washington. When I consider bills or look at regulations, I think about what…

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Thune: Congress Has Important Work Ahead, Starting With Government Funding

Stated Congress must prioritize government funding and confirm presidential nominations.

“We had a discussion about some of them at lunch, and we’ll continue to have those conversations and figure out, as we attempt, at least, to get these things stacked up and get as many things done as possible that we stay on pace to do that.”

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Orders for Wednesday, August 5, 2026

m. on Wednesday, August 5; 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 resume consideration of the motion…

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Trump Administration

Mr. President, this week, we will move our fifth block of civilian nominees, which includes 74 well-qualified individuals. By the end of the week, we will have cleared 95 percent of the civilian nominees who are eligible for floor consideration--95 percent. At this same point in President Trump's…

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Thune on the Senate’s Historic Confirmation Pace

Praised Senate's historic confirmation pace and bipartisan continuing resolution.

“And we’re going to continue to ensure that nominees are confirmed in a timely fashion, and that the president is able to have his team in place.”

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Government Funding

Mr. President, I am pleased to say that the text of the continuing resolution has been released. It is a strong, bipartisan piece of legislation, and I hope it will receive overwhelming support from both parties in the Senate. I am deeply grateful to Appropriations Chair Collins for her work to…

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Thune Urges Colleagues to Support Clean, Bipartisan Bill to Fund the Government

Urged Senate colleagues to pass a clean, bipartisan government funding bill before September 30.

“I urge all of my colleagues to support the clean, bipartisan continuing resolution and to get our government funded.”

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Thune Joins The Hugh Hewitt Show

Discussed bipartisan Russia sanctions legislation and Trump judicial nominees on radio show.

“[T]hese sanctions target Russian officials, oligarchs, family members, foreign persons, Russian banks, and financial institutions, as well as this Russian ‘shadow fleet,’ which continues to allow Russian oil and gas to fund Putin’s war.”

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Thune Discusses the Importance of Russia Sanctions Legislation

Discussed importance of Russia sanctions legislation as tribute to Senator Graham.

“It’s an important bill for this country and for our national security interests, and it’s something that I hope we can proceed with and ultimately pass, get across the finish line here in the next few days.”

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Thune Eulogizes Senator Lindsey Graham at Capitol Memorial Service

Delivered eulogy for Senator Lindsey Graham at Capitol memorial service.

“I look forward to the days when you make us all laugh again.”

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Thune Joins Sean Hannity on Fox News

Discussed SAVE America Act and Democratic opposition in Fox News interview.

“This is a Democrat Party that has really lost its identity. They have moved so far left … You’ve got … people who are openly out there espousing and endorsing socialism, which is why you have the Democrat Socialists of America now.”

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Thune on Jay Clayton’s Nomination

Praised Jay Clayton's nomination as director of national intelligence for his financial crime and national security work.

“And I hope this will encourage my colleagues to stop blocking reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.”

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Thune Reflects on His South Dakota Roots and Values that Shaped Him

Delivered Senate floor remarks reflecting on South Dakota roots and formative influences.

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Thune, Luján, Barrasso Legislation to Expedite Broadband Permits to Unserved Communities Heads to Full Senate

Bipartisan bill to expedite broadband permits for unserved communities advanced to full Senate.

“In order to ensure rural communities in South Dakota have access to reliable broadband, it’s critical that federal agencies are processing permits in a timely fashion and are being held accountable for any delays”

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Thune Hopeful Democrats Will Cooperate in Funding the Government

Senate Majority Leader urged Democrats to cooperate on government funding to avoid shutdown.

“And I urge all of my colleagues to support this legislation and give the American people the certainty that they deserve.”

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Thune: There Is Plenty of Work the Senate Can Do If Democrats Decide to Cooperate

Said Senate can advance bipartisan legislation if Democrats cooperate on floor votes.

“And that is something that I intend to bring to the floor for a vote before the August break.”

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The Working Families Tax Cuts Law Invests in Future Generations

Praised the Working Families Tax Cuts Law for helping parents save for children's futures.

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Thune: Democrats Embrace Far-Left Agenda

Criticized Democrats for not sharing Americans' priorities on economy, health care and immigration.

“Instead of moving toward the middle, Democrats are just getting more extreme.”

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Thune, Rounds Legislation to Advance Lewis and Clark Water Expansion Project Approved by Committee

Applauded Senate committee passage of Lewis and Clark water expansion feasibility study bill.

“The Lewis and Clark Regional Water System continues to achieve meaningful progress toward fully serving its member communities across South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota”

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Thune, Fetterman, Fischer Introduce Legislation to Improve the FCC’s Broadband Mapping Process

Introduced bipartisan bill to improve FCC's broadband mapping process and challenge procedures.

“Broadband providers who are on the ground in South Dakota and across rural America have vital, firsthand knowledge of the communities they serve”

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Thune Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday

Delivered Senate floor remarks celebrating America's 250th birthday and founding principles.

“May God bless our beloved country and keep us faithful to the principles for which we stand.”

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Thune on NDAA: Democrats’ Latest National Security Hostage-Taking Exercise

Criticized Democrats for voting against National Defense Authorization Act over Iran conflict concerns.

“But I do know that our nation is less safe because of Democrats’ actions.”

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Thune: Democrats Must Come to their Senses, Stop Obstructing NDAA

Called on Democrats to stop obstructing National Defense Authorization Act and proceed to vote.

“That is really unfortunate and unprecedented, and I certainly hope that soon they’ll come to their senses.”

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