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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Thune Joins America’s Newsroom on Fox News
Highlighted tax relief provisions in Trump administration policies targeting working families.
“This president is committed to safer streets, to more money in the American people’s pockets, and to new opportunities for Americans to get ahead. And I think those are the things that we need to be focused on as we head into this year and into the midterm elections.”
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Thune Joins Larry Kudlow on Fox Business, The Guy Benson Radio Show
Criticized Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union address on media appearances.
“But it was really the kind of message and speech that I think most people should find inspiring and aspirational and all that – except the Democrats in the chamber. So I thought what you also saw last night was kind of the two Americas.”
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Thune: President Trump and Republicans Are Delivering Results for Hardworking Americans
Praised Trump administration and Republicans for delivering results on border security, energy, and tax relief.
“Over the past year, President Trump and Republicans in Congress have worked together to get our country moving again and deliver real results for working families in South Dakota and across our nation”
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Thune on Democrats’ DHS Shutdown
Blamed Democrats for Department of Homeland Security shutdown, urged passage of funding bill.
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Thune on DHS Funding: The Ball Is in Democrats’ Court
Criticized Democrats for risking DHS funding expiration and walking away from bipartisan negotiations.
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Thune Joins Martha MacCallum on Fox News, The Guy Benson Radio Show
Said Democrats are choosing shutdown over solutions and using the issue for political gain.
“This is another completely avoidable shutdown, but it does make you start to question … the Democrats’ motivation. There have been productive conversations taking place between Republicans and Democrats on this final funding bill for DHS.”
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Thune: Republicans’ Policies Drive Down Health Care Costs
Praised Republican appropriations bills for reducing prescription drug costs and improving health care access.
“These are wins for the American people to help them live healthier, happier, and longer lives.”
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Thune on DHS Funding: Time Is of the Essence
Urged swift passage of Department of Homeland Security funding before Friday expiration.
“The alternative path should interest no one – and that is a needless shutdown that will see funding lapse for our Coast Guard, our cybersecurity, for airport security, and for disaster response.”
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Thune: Tax Relief Is on the Way
Announced tax relief provisions including enhanced child tax credit for 2025 tax year.
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Thune: Funding DHS Is Critical to Americans’ Safety
Stated funding DHS appropriations bill is critical to Americans' safety.
“So the best way to avoid that is to strike a deal, and I think that means we’ve got to keep people at the table.”
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Thune on the Importance of Funding DHS
Discussed DHS funding deadline and resisting Democratic demands on immigration enforcement.
“We need to keep working toward a solution, and if it’s going to take longer than a few days, we need to provide the time necessary to finish the job.”
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Thune: Democrats Still Not Serious About Reaching DHS Funding Agreement
Thune urged Democrats to negotiate in good faith on DHS appropriations bill with one week deadline.
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Thune: Female Athletes Deserve a Level Playing Field
Praised Trump executive order protecting women's sports opportunities from transgender athletes.
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Thune Joins America Reports on Fox News, The Hugh Hewitt Show
Discussed Department of Homeland Security funding negotiations on Fox News and radio.
“But at the end of the day, [Republicans] are not going to do things that are going to undermine law enforcement officials’ ability to do their jobs.”
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Thune Discusses Republicans’ Commitment to Regular Order Appropriations
Announced Senate passage of appropriations bills funding 96 percent of federal government.
“No federal employee should be taken hostage by a government shutdown, something I’ve said before, and something that the House reiterated with their action today.”
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Delegation Encourages Administration to Quickly Approve South Dakota Disaster Declaration
Urged President Trump to approve South Dakota disaster declaration for December windstorm.
“The state, county, and local governments stepped up to address this disaster with all available resources and authorities”
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Thune: Working Families Tax Cuts Puts More Money in Americans’ Pockets
Praised Working Families Tax Cuts law for providing tax relief to American workers.
“But the American people are seeing the benefits from this bill with their own eyes.”
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Thune on the Senate’s Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Work
Announced Senate passage of five fiscal year 2026 appropriations bills.
“And I look forward to finishing our 2026 appropriations work in the coming days.”
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Thune: Republicans Invest in the Next Generation
Praised Republican education savings plan expansions for families.
“And it gives a whole generation more opportunities to get ahead.”
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Thune’s Office Accepting Summer Internship, Senate Page Program Applications
Announced acceptance of summer internship and Senate page program applications.
“Interns who are selected will receive a firsthand look at the legislative process and the day-to-day life in a congressional office”
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Thune: Affordability Starts With More Money in Your Pocket
Praised Working Families Tax Cuts legislation for providing tax relief to Americans.
“And that’s who’s going to see the benefits this tax season and in the years to come.”
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Thune: Senate to Vote on Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
Announced Senate vote on Pregnant Students' Rights Act.
“And I unite my work and my prayers to theirs, that the day may soon come when every baby, born and unborn, is guaranteed the right to life and the full protection of our laws.”
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Called for passing remaining fiscal year 2026 appropriations bills to avoid shutdown.
“We need to fund these and other essential agencies and finish our 2026 appropriations work now.”
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Thune: Regular Order, Bipartisan Results on Appropriations
Praised Senate Appropriations Committee for passing eight full-year funding bills with bipartisan support.
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Thune: Republicans Plow Ahead on Confirming the President’s Nominees
Highlighted Senate confirmation of 417 presidential nominees in 2025 despite obstruction.
“And Republicans remain committed to ensuring that he has his team in place so that he can do the work the American people elected him to do.”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.