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July 22, 2020 Thune, Enzi Introduce Legislation to Improve Integrity of the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program Sen. John Thune, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "We've been closely monitoring the $2.4 trillion in relief funds that have already been allocated to fight #COVID. We've held dozens of coronavirus hearings to identify how we can provide targeted & fiscally responsible relief. Focus of the next phase: kids, jobs, & health care." Sen. John Thune
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "A few of my priorities in this next phase of federal #COVID relief: -More relief for struggling Americans -Funding for impacted farmers & ranchers -Protection from surprise state taxes for #COVID relief & mobile/remote workers -Telehealth -Liability protections for schools & biz" Sen. John Thune
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "We had a good meeting with @senategop & members of the president's team where we discussed some of the broad principles of the next round of federal #COVID19 relief for the American people. We are all in agreement that this effort is about kids, jobs, and health care." Sen. John Thune
July 21, 2020 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Allow Americans to Sue China over COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Mike Rounds
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 crisis we're facing today is different than the one we saw in March, & as a result, so will be our response. Waiting and evaluating was the right call. While Rs and Ds might have differing priorities for this next phase, there is a common-sense solution within reach." Sen. John Thune
July 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - 41 Lawmakers Call on FCC to Strengthen Support for Telehealth Providers During Pandemic & Beyond Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 20, 2020 Blackburn, McSally, Cotton, Hawley, Rounds, Tillis Introduce the Civil Justice for Victims of COVID Act Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 19, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: No Surprise Tax Bills for COVID Relief Workers Sen. John Thune
July 17, 2020 Letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos - McCarthy, Lewis, and Bipartisan Group of Members Champion Promoting Civic Education for Students Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 16, 2020 Thune and Markey Applaud FCC TRACED Act Mandate Sen. John Thune, ...
July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Hern leads letter to SBA encouraging relief for seasonal employers Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "To protect against #COVID19, our hospitals, biz, schools, & consumers need dependable access to hand sanitizer. I intro'd a bill to help grant certainty to ethanol, distillers, & other industries that are stepping up to produce hand sanitizer." Sen. John Thune
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "Good. We know that Huawei 5G tech could have the capability to share private user data with the Chinese government. The U.S. has already banned their tech in our networks -- good to see our allies following suit to protect our data from #China." Sen. John Thune
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "U.S. communications infrastructure can only be fully secure if our allies have similar safety standards. That's why the UK's ban of Huawei is important & why I intro'd the #NetworkSecurityTradeAct to ensure network security is a priority when negotiating future trade deals." Sen. John Thune
July 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - ICYMI: Lucas Joins Colleagues Advocating Support for 4-H, Youth Mentorship Organizations During COVID-19 Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator - Cassidy, Smith Lead Bipartisan Effort Calling on Nation's Health Agencies to Continue Expanded Telehealth Services After Pandemic Sen. John Thune, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Strong jobs report today -- 4.8M new jobs! "June Jobs Report Rocks" - @IBDinvestors "Smashes Expectations" - @CNBC "June Jobs Report Blowout" - @TheStreet "Better than Expected" - @YahooFinance There is more work ahead, but there's certainly a lot to celebrate in this #JobsReport." Sen. John Thune
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Lankford Joins Letter on Chinese Government Atrocities in Xinjiang to Administration Officials Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 2, 2020 Thune Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Certainty for the 340B Program Sen. John Thune, ...
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Let me be clear: Any suggestion that Republicans somehow didn't want a debate on police reform is patently false. We stand ready to act today. Democrats, unfortunately, seem more interested in how this issue can help them in November than actually finding a solution." Sen. John Thune
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Consumers believe in America. They know that our country will come back stronger than ever after #COVID19. Step one for a sustainable recovery needs to be keeping people safe. Remember to wear a mask so we don't lose ground in this fight." Sen. John Thune
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "The page gets turned at a shocking speed on Capitol Hill, but let me remind you why we're considering #NDAA this week and not Senator Scott's policing reform bill: Democrats filibustered the debate from beginning in the Senate." Sen. John Thune
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "China's continued attacks on Hong Kong's autonomy are unacceptable. The Senate is not standing idly by while Beijing tramples on #Hongkonger's freedom. The #bipartisan consensus we saw yesterday sends a powerful signal to #China: the U.S. is watching." Sen. John Thune
June 25, 2020 Letter to The Honorable Andrew Wheeler Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Ernst, Klobuchar, Grassley, Duckworth Urge EPA to Reject Retroactive Biofuel Blending Waivers Sen. John Thune, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to all the law enforcement officers who are on call to protect our nation's monuments. And in this quieter moment, for helping to make my grandson's day." Sen. John Thune
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "The effects of #COVID19 have further highlighted how powerful a tool telehealth can be now and in the future. Glad to see the @FCC recognizing the clear advantages of this technology and supplying providers in SD with the tools they need to invest more in #telehealth." Sen. John Thune
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Unbelievable. Dems just blocked the Senate from debating police reform. Democrats have totally exposed their real motives (it's not creating change or finding viable solutions). Americans are calling out for justice, equality, & ACTION. But Dems are just focused on politics. Wow." Sen. John Thune
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "I was hoping that Senate Democrats would put politics aside and work with @SenateGOP to pass a bipartisan police reform bill. Sadly, that did not happen. Democrats just blocked even debating @SenTimScott's #JUSTICEAct. Talk is cheap. Our job is to legislate. America wants action." Sen. John Thune
June 24, 2020 Thune, Smith Introduce Bill to Ease Application Process for the Impact Aid Program During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. John Thune, ...
June 24, 2020 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
June 23, 2020 Senators Introduce Post Traumatic Stress Resolution Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Shocked by Dems' indications that they will vote against having a policing reform debate in the Senate. If they think the bill could be improved, why not work with us to make changes & find consensus? This is a time for action. I hope Dems see that & stop their obstruction." Sen. John Thune
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "If Senate Democrats prevent us from debating, amending, or voting on the #JUSTICEact this week, they're doing more than blocking @SenatorTimScott 's bill, they're blocking an open, bipartisan debate on policing reform -- something nearly all of them have said they support." Sen. John Thune
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Senate Agriculture Committee Urges Secretary Perdue to Extend WIC Flexibilities Sen. John Thune, ...
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "As I've been saying…. "There's no question that information from Huawei routers has ultimately ended up in hands that would appear to be the state… However that happened, we're sure it happened." @EricSchmidt" Sen. John Thune
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Medical personnel from across the U.S. traveled to NYC to help fight #COVID19. Then Gov. Cuomo announced their reward: taxes. Tax confusion for mobile/remote workers has long called out for a solution. I've proposed one. Read my full op-ed in the @WSJ ." Sen. John Thune
June 18, 2020 Thune, Brown Introduce Bill to Relieve Mobile and Remote Workers of Unfair Tax Burdens Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. John Thune, ...
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Great explanation of the #JUSTICEAct by @SenatorTimScott . This bill is full of common-sense solutions and bipartisan priorities to improve policing in this country. Please take the time to learn more." Sen. John Thune
June 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Crawford, Kildee Lead Bipartisan Effort to Increase Access to Healthy Food During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "I sincerely hope Dems work w/ GOP to make this a moment of ACTION instead of a moment of rhetoric. @SenatorTimScott 's #JUSTICEact is based in solutions that have been advocated for on both sides of the aisle. Let's work together to bring America closer to our founding ideals." Sen. John Thune
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "I urged @USTreasury & @SBAgov to simplify the #PaycheckProtectionProgram forgiveness application for America's small businesses who have been struggling through#COVID19. The new EZ application will require fewer calculations & less documentation. Glad to see this change happen." Sen. John Thune
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "Encouraged by my colleagues' press conference & @senatemajldr 's decision to bring the #JUSTICEact to the floor ASAP. "The answer to the question of which side do you support is 'I support America'" -- Senator Tim Scott" Sen. John Thune
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has highlighted for many Americans something South Dakotans have long known: wide-open space is good for the soul (and your savings). I think more Americans are giving consideration to places around the country, like South Dakota, where we have low taxes & lots of space." Sen. John Thune
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "To Democrats, I say: Let's get a result. Let's put something on the president's desk that actually improves policing in this country and sends a clear message to those out there who are frustrated that Washington isn't listening." Sen. John Thune
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "Too many black Americans live in fear that what happened to George Floyd could happen to their own fathers, sons, & brothers. We must continue to strive toward the full realization of America's founding promise that all men are created equal & liberty and justice for ALL." Sen. John Thune
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "In recent months, #China has cracked down on #HongKong's autonomy, tried to cover up its negligent response to #COVID, and militarized illegal islands -- all while oppressing over 1 million #Uyghur citizens. This law is one step in holding them accountable." Sen. John Thune
June 17, 2020 Rounds Supports Police Reform Bill in Senate Sen. Mike Rounds
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "Once again the #USA shows its strength! Our economy and the American people are bouncing back far faster than expected as states safely reopen. There is much further to go to get back to the booming economy we had pre-COVID, but these are hopeful signs." Sen. John Thune
June 15, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Make Expanded Telehealth Access in Cares Act Permanent, Tester Urges Senate Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Date Title Politician
July 22, 2020 Thune, Enzi Introduce Legislation to Improve Integrity of the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program Sen.John Thune, ...
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "We've been closely monitoring the $2.4 trillion in relief funds that have already been allocated to fight #COVID. We've held dozens of coronavirus hearings to identify how we can provide targeted & fiscally responsible relief. Focus of the next phase: kids, jobs, & health care." Sen.John Thune
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "A few of my priorities in this next phase of federal #COVID relief: -More relief for struggling Americans -Funding for impacted farmers & ranchers -Protection from surprise state taxes for #COVID relief & mobile/remote workers -Telehealth -Liability protections for schools & biz" Sen.John Thune
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "We had a good meeting with @senategop & members of the president's team where we discussed some of the broad principles of the next round of federal #COVID19 relief for the American people. We are all in agreement that this effort is about kids, jobs, and health care." Sen.John Thune
July 21, 2020 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Allow Americans to Sue China over COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Mike Rounds
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 crisis we're facing today is different than the one we saw in March, & as a result, so will be our response. Waiting and evaluating was the right call. While Rs and Ds might have differing priorities for this next phase, there is a common-sense solution within reach." Sen.John Thune
July 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - 41 Lawmakers Call on FCC to Strengthen Support for Telehealth Providers During Pandemic & Beyond Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 20, 2020 Blackburn, McSally, Cotton, Hawley, Rounds, Tillis Introduce the Civil Justice for Victims of COVID Act Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 19, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: No Surprise Tax Bills for COVID Relief Workers Sen.John Thune
July 17, 2020 Letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos - McCarthy, Lewis, and Bipartisan Group of Members Champion Promoting Civic Education for Students Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 16, 2020 Thune and Markey Applaud FCC TRACED Act Mandate Sen.John Thune, ...
July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Hern leads letter to SBA encouraging relief for seasonal employers Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 15, 2020 Tweet - "To protect against #COVID19, our hospitals, biz, schools, & consumers need dependable access to hand sanitizer. I intro'd a bill to help grant certainty to ethanol, distillers, & other industries that are stepping up to produce hand sanitizer." Sen.John Thune
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "Good. We know that Huawei 5G tech could have the capability to share private user data with the Chinese government. The U.S. has already banned their tech in our networks -- good to see our allies following suit to protect our data from #China." Sen.John Thune
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "U.S. communications infrastructure can only be fully secure if our allies have similar safety standards. That's why the UK's ban of Huawei is important & why I intro'd the #NetworkSecurityTradeAct to ensure network security is a priority when negotiating future trade deals." Sen.John Thune
July 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - ICYMI: Lucas Joins Colleagues Advocating Support for 4-H, Youth Mentorship Organizations During COVID-19 Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator - Cassidy, Smith Lead Bipartisan Effort Calling on Nation's Health Agencies to Continue Expanded Telehealth Services After Pandemic Sen.John Thune, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Strong jobs report today -- 4.8M new jobs! "June Jobs Report Rocks" - @IBDinvestors "Smashes Expectations" - @CNBC "June Jobs Report Blowout" - @TheStreet "Better than Expected" - @YahooFinance There is more work ahead, but there's certainly a lot to celebrate in this #JobsReport." Sen.John Thune
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Lankford Joins Letter on Chinese Government Atrocities in Xinjiang to Administration Officials Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 2, 2020 Thune Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Certainty for the 340B Program Sen.John Thune, ...
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Let me be clear: Any suggestion that Republicans somehow didn't want a debate on police reform is patently false. We stand ready to act today. Democrats, unfortunately, seem more interested in how this issue can help them in November than actually finding a solution." Sen.John Thune
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Consumers believe in America. They know that our country will come back stronger than ever after #COVID19. Step one for a sustainable recovery needs to be keeping people safe. Remember to wear a mask so we don't lose ground in this fight." Sen.John Thune
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "The page gets turned at a shocking speed on Capitol Hill, but let me remind you why we're considering #NDAA this week and not Senator Scott's policing reform bill: Democrats filibustered the debate from beginning in the Senate." Sen.John Thune
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "China's continued attacks on Hong Kong's autonomy are unacceptable. The Senate is not standing idly by while Beijing tramples on #Hongkonger's freedom. The #bipartisan consensus we saw yesterday sends a powerful signal to #China: the U.S. is watching." Sen.John Thune
June 25, 2020 Letter to The Honorable Andrew Wheeler Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Ernst, Klobuchar, Grassley, Duckworth Urge EPA to Reject Retroactive Biofuel Blending Waivers Sen.John Thune, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Thanks to all the law enforcement officers who are on call to protect our nation's monuments. And in this quieter moment, for helping to make my grandson's day." Sen.John Thune
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "The effects of #COVID19 have further highlighted how powerful a tool telehealth can be now and in the future. Glad to see the @FCC recognizing the clear advantages of this technology and supplying providers in SD with the tools they need to invest more in #telehealth." Sen.John Thune
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Unbelievable. Dems just blocked the Senate from debating police reform. Democrats have totally exposed their real motives (it's not creating change or finding viable solutions). Americans are calling out for justice, equality, & ACTION. But Dems are just focused on politics. Wow." Sen.John Thune
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "I was hoping that Senate Democrats would put politics aside and work with @SenateGOP to pass a bipartisan police reform bill. Sadly, that did not happen. Democrats just blocked even debating @SenTimScott's #JUSTICEAct. Talk is cheap. Our job is to legislate. America wants action." Sen.John Thune
June 24, 2020 Thune, Smith Introduce Bill to Ease Application Process for the Impact Aid Program During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.John Thune, ...
June 24, 2020 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
June 23, 2020 Senators Introduce Post Traumatic Stress Resolution Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Shocked by Dems' indications that they will vote against having a policing reform debate in the Senate. If they think the bill could be improved, why not work with us to make changes & find consensus? This is a time for action. I hope Dems see that & stop their obstruction." Sen.John Thune
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "If Senate Democrats prevent us from debating, amending, or voting on the #JUSTICEact this week, they're doing more than blocking @SenatorTimScott 's bill, they're blocking an open, bipartisan debate on policing reform -- something nearly all of them have said they support." Sen.John Thune
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Senate Agriculture Committee Urges Secretary Perdue to Extend WIC Flexibilities Sen.John Thune, ...
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "As I've been saying…. "There's no question that information from Huawei routers has ultimately ended up in hands that would appear to be the state… However that happened, we're sure it happened." @EricSchmidt" Sen.John Thune
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Medical personnel from across the U.S. traveled to NYC to help fight #COVID19. Then Gov. Cuomo announced their reward: taxes. Tax confusion for mobile/remote workers has long called out for a solution. I've proposed one. Read my full op-ed in the @WSJ ." Sen.John Thune
June 18, 2020 Thune, Brown Introduce Bill to Relieve Mobile and Remote Workers of Unfair Tax Burdens Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.John Thune, ...
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Great explanation of the #JUSTICEAct by @SenatorTimScott . This bill is full of common-sense solutions and bipartisan priorities to improve policing in this country. Please take the time to learn more." Sen.John Thune
June 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Crawford, Kildee Lead Bipartisan Effort to Increase Access to Healthy Food During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "I sincerely hope Dems work w/ GOP to make this a moment of ACTION instead of a moment of rhetoric. @SenatorTimScott 's #JUSTICEact is based in solutions that have been advocated for on both sides of the aisle. Let's work together to bring America closer to our founding ideals." Sen.John Thune
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "I urged @USTreasury & @SBAgov to simplify the #PaycheckProtectionProgram forgiveness application for America's small businesses who have been struggling through#COVID19. The new EZ application will require fewer calculations & less documentation. Glad to see this change happen." Sen.John Thune
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "Encouraged by my colleagues' press conference & @senatemajldr 's decision to bring the #JUSTICEact to the floor ASAP. "The answer to the question of which side do you support is 'I support America'" -- Senator Tim Scott" Sen.John Thune
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has highlighted for many Americans something South Dakotans have long known: wide-open space is good for the soul (and your savings). I think more Americans are giving consideration to places around the country, like South Dakota, where we have low taxes & lots of space." Sen.John Thune
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "To Democrats, I say: Let's get a result. Let's put something on the president's desk that actually improves policing in this country and sends a clear message to those out there who are frustrated that Washington isn't listening." Sen.John Thune
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "Too many black Americans live in fear that what happened to George Floyd could happen to their own fathers, sons, & brothers. We must continue to strive toward the full realization of America's founding promise that all men are created equal & liberty and justice for ALL." Sen.John Thune
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "In recent months, #China has cracked down on #HongKong's autonomy, tried to cover up its negligent response to #COVID, and militarized illegal islands -- all while oppressing over 1 million #Uyghur citizens. This law is one step in holding them accountable." Sen.John Thune
June 17, 2020 Rounds Supports Police Reform Bill in Senate Sen.Mike Rounds
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "Once again the #USA shows its strength! Our economy and the American people are bouncing back far faster than expected as states safely reopen. There is much further to go to get back to the booming economy we had pre-COVID, but these are hopeful signs." Sen.John Thune
June 15, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Make Expanded Telehealth Access in Cares Act Permanent, Tester Urges Senate Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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