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May 7, 2020 Committee Leaders Introduce Data Privacy Bill Sen. John Thune, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "China should be held accountable for under-reporting & lying about #COVID19 in their country. At a minimum, the world should ban the use of Huawei technology. If countries use Chinese tech in their #5G networks, China will be able to surveil & spy on people around the world." Sen. John Thune
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "The American workers who serve as our communications infrastructure technicians are vital to building, installing, & maintaining our nation's high-speed networks, which Americans are relying on more now than ever before. #TowerTechnicianAppreciationDay" Sen. John Thune
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "We're working to pass protections that require companies to provide Americans w/ more transparency & control over their personal health data during #COVID19. Businesses should be held accountable if they are collecting people's data without their knowledge or permission." Sen. John Thune
April 30, 2020 Thune, Wicker, Moran, Blackburn Announce Plans to Introduce Data Privacy Bill Sen. John Thune, ...
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - DeGette leads 181 Members of Congress in urging relief for science and medical research community Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 24, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader , Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Spanberger, Davis, Plaskett Lead Bipartisan Call for Congress to Make "Historic Investment" in High-Speed Broadband Internet Infrastructure in Upcoming COVID-19 Response Packages Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "Extra #PPP relief funding passed & signed into law Hosted tele-town hall to hear from South Dakotans Used technology to meet virtually & stay connected more on how I'm working for you during #COVID19 Here's my modified #WeekInWashingtonWrapUp from Sioux Falls, SD" Sen. John Thune
April 23, 2020 Letter to Russell Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Calling for Relief for Rural Broadcasters, Local Newspapers During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. John Thune, ...
April 23, 2020 Thune Praises FCC Order to Expand Broadband Connectivity Sen. John Thune
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "As we increasingly rely on technology to do our jobs & stay connected, the importance of strong connectivity has been highlighted. @FCC 's move to make more spectrum available for unlicensed use will help advance services vital to rural America like telehealth & precision ag." Sen. John Thune
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Relief for Local News Media During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. John Thune, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Gaetz, McSally Urge House, Senate Leadership to Prevent Funding of Dangerous Wuhan Laboratory Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Collins calls for preservation of local media in the midst of COVID-19 Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 18, 2020 Tweet - "Question: What's one way the world can hold China accountable for its role in spreading the #COVID19 pandemic? Answer: By keeping Huawei equipment out of the world's 5G networks. "There are no easy answers, but there are simple answers." Ronald Reagan" Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2020 Capital Journal - Staying Connected While We're Staying Apart Sen. John Thune
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "Dems' doomsday claims over the collapse of the internet when the @FCC removed "Net Neutrality" rules in favor of an open internet have, again and again, been proven false. Here's yet another example" Sen. John Thune
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "To all the parents out there looking for ways to fill their kids' time with some educational activities, check out my lesson on lawmaking using the real-life example of my #TRACEDAct. I go through all the steps. Full 10-minute lesson here" Sen. John Thune
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Interesting read on our technology race with #China. I've been pushing legislation for years to strengthen our #5G infrastructure. This article underscores the importance of our #RaceTo5G." Sen. John Thune
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Jaime Herrera Beutler Urges Federal Agencies to Crack Down on Coronavirus-Related Scams Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand Telemental Health Services to Veterans During COVID-19 Outbreak Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Right now, as we increasingly rely on technology to connect with our loved ones and do our jobs, reliable connectivity is more important than ever. I've long encouraged the @FCC to open up more spectrum for Wi-Fi. Excited to see them moving forward on this." Sen. John Thune
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Illegal robocallers are trying to take advantage of the coronavirus crisis. But the @FCC is taking important steps (required by my #TRACEDAct) that will help protect consumers from these bad actors now and in the future." Sen. John Thune
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Senators Markey and Thune Call on FCC and Justice Dept. to Combat Coronavirus Robocalls Sen. John Thune, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "We're all hearing a lot in the news, on social media, and in conversations about "social distancing." Here's a good explanation of what it is and why it WORKS" Sen. John Thune
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Important update I just announced a proposal to move back the tax filing date this year. With #COVID, the last thing on Americans' minds is filing taxes. This will give taxpayers & accountants relief during the busy season so they can practice safety measures like teleworking." Sen. John Thune
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Telehealth is a powerful tool in helping to protect health care professionals and patients as we combat coronavirus. I'm proud to see @AveraHealth in Sioux Falls playing a big part." Sen. John Thune
March 11, 2020 Thune, Cardin, Smith, and Kuster Introduce Legislation to Increase Telehealth Services in Nursing Facilities Sen. John Thune, ...
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "Good read. Countries that are continuing to use Huawei in their 5G infrastructure could impact US security. Just this week, I announced a bill to make comms infrastructure security a negotiating objective in future trade agreements." Sen. John Thune
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 funding approved Support for Israel Protect against China digital security threat Bipartisan energy bill (and more on that next week) More critical items in Washington this week? #WeekInWashingtonWrapUp" Sen. John Thune
March 5, 2020 Thune, Stabenow, Fischer, and Warner Introduce Bill to Protect U.S. From Digital Infrastructure Corruption Sen. John Thune, ...
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Two years ago, Dems claimed that the internet would slow to a standstill if @FCC ended heavy-handed internet regulations… but after FCC's reg relief, we've actually seen faster speeds & more people connected to the internet. I know we can see even more growth if Dems work w/ us." Sen. John Thune
March 4, 2020 Hearing of the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Legislation to Protect U.S. From Digital Infrastructure Corruption Sen. John Thune
March 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom - Van Hollen, Colleagues Sign Bipartisan Letter Calling for UK to Reconsider Huawei Decision Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Wicker, Thune Commend FCC Vote to Free Up Spectrum Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Dems block pro-life legislation Another step for #5G 3 more judges confirmed What else happened in Washington this week? #WeekInWashingtonWrapUp" Sen. John Thune
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Remember when @SenateDems were given THREE Pinocchios by @WashingtonPost for this claim… The reality? Two years later, broadband speeds are up, and more Americans are connected to the internet." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Took another step in the race to #5G today. We must stay ahead of countries like #China." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The infrastructure required to grow our #5G network can't build itself. That's why our workforce bill -- which will help get more Americans into good-paying jobs -- is a key step in the race to #5G." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "News on #5G. Announced a bill that will help grow the workforce needed to build out next-gen infrastructure that's key to keeping the U.S. competitive with countries like China. + get more Americans into good-paying #jobs. @SenatorTester @JerryMoran @SenGaryPeters @SenatorWicker" Sen. John Thune
Feb. 27, 2020 Thune, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Address the Telecommunications Workforce Shortage Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Katherine Johnson's contribution to our country can't be overstated. She broke barriers in science and society. We've lost a legend." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "I've yet to meet anyone who isn't annoyed by the illegal robocalls that keep phones ringing all day. It's gotten so bad that many people aren't picking up the phone at all. My #TRACEDAct, which recently became law, was the first big effort to combat illegal robocalls in decades." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "My #MOBILENOW Act directed the @FCC to evaluate critical mid-band spectrum that is needed for the U.S. to win the race to 5G. Yesterday's #CBandPlan announcement by @AjitPaiFCC means more Americans will be able to reap the benefits of this new technology." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "ICYMI: Yesterday, @SenMarkey and I urged @AGWilliamBarr to implement the working group to combat illegal robocalls as required by our #TRACEDAct." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Great to see @CMSGov planning to implement telehealth provisions first included in the #CONNECTforHealth Act to expand access to care for MA beneficiaries." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 6, 2020 Wicker, Thune Commend FCC Chairman's C-band Proposal Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Thune, Markey Urge U.S. Attorney General Barr to Implement Interagency Working Group Required By the TRACED Act Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 12, 2020 Rapid City Journal - THUNE: New Year, same commitment to fighting for South Dakota Sen. John Thune
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you @AjitPaiFCC for prioritizing rural broadband deployment at the @FCC's first open commission meeting of 2020." Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
May 7, 2020 Committee Leaders Introduce Data Privacy Bill Sen.John Thune, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "China should be held accountable for under-reporting & lying about #COVID19 in their country. At a minimum, the world should ban the use of Huawei technology. If countries use Chinese tech in their #5G networks, China will be able to surveil & spy on people around the world." Sen.John Thune
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "The American workers who serve as our communications infrastructure technicians are vital to building, installing, & maintaining our nation's high-speed networks, which Americans are relying on more now than ever before. #TowerTechnicianAppreciationDay" Sen.John Thune
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "We're working to pass protections that require companies to provide Americans w/ more transparency & control over their personal health data during #COVID19. Businesses should be held accountable if they are collecting people's data without their knowledge or permission." Sen.John Thune
April 30, 2020 Thune, Wicker, Moran, Blackburn Announce Plans to Introduce Data Privacy Bill Sen.John Thune, ...
April 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - DeGette leads 181 Members of Congress in urging relief for science and medical research community Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 24, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader , Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Spanberger, Davis, Plaskett Lead Bipartisan Call for Congress to Make "Historic Investment" in High-Speed Broadband Internet Infrastructure in Upcoming COVID-19 Response Packages Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "Extra #PPP relief funding passed & signed into law Hosted tele-town hall to hear from South Dakotans Used technology to meet virtually & stay connected more on how I'm working for you during #COVID19 Here's my modified #WeekInWashingtonWrapUp from Sioux Falls, SD" Sen.John Thune
April 23, 2020 Letter to Russell Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Calling for Relief for Rural Broadcasters, Local Newspapers During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.John Thune, ...
April 23, 2020 Thune Praises FCC Order to Expand Broadband Connectivity Sen.John Thune
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "As we increasingly rely on technology to do our jobs & stay connected, the importance of strong connectivity has been highlighted. @FCC 's move to make more spectrum available for unlicensed use will help advance services vital to rural America like telehealth & precision ag." Sen.John Thune
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Relief for Local News Media During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.John Thune, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Gaetz, McSally Urge House, Senate Leadership to Prevent Funding of Dangerous Wuhan Laboratory Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Collins calls for preservation of local media in the midst of COVID-19 Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 18, 2020 Tweet - "Question: What's one way the world can hold China accountable for its role in spreading the #COVID19 pandemic? Answer: By keeping Huawei equipment out of the world's 5G networks. "There are no easy answers, but there are simple answers." Ronald Reagan" Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2020 Capital Journal - Staying Connected While We're Staying Apart Sen.John Thune
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "Dems' doomsday claims over the collapse of the internet when the @FCC removed "Net Neutrality" rules in favor of an open internet have, again and again, been proven false. Here's yet another example" Sen.John Thune
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "To all the parents out there looking for ways to fill their kids' time with some educational activities, check out my lesson on lawmaking using the real-life example of my #TRACEDAct. I go through all the steps. Full 10-minute lesson here" Sen.John Thune
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Interesting read on our technology race with #China. I've been pushing legislation for years to strengthen our #5G infrastructure. This article underscores the importance of our #RaceTo5G." Sen.John Thune
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Jaime Herrera Beutler Urges Federal Agencies to Crack Down on Coronavirus-Related Scams Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand Telemental Health Services to Veterans During COVID-19 Outbreak Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Right now, as we increasingly rely on technology to connect with our loved ones and do our jobs, reliable connectivity is more important than ever. I've long encouraged the @FCC to open up more spectrum for Wi-Fi. Excited to see them moving forward on this." Sen.John Thune
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Illegal robocallers are trying to take advantage of the coronavirus crisis. But the @FCC is taking important steps (required by my #TRACEDAct) that will help protect consumers from these bad actors now and in the future." Sen.John Thune
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Senators Markey and Thune Call on FCC and Justice Dept. to Combat Coronavirus Robocalls Sen.John Thune, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "We're all hearing a lot in the news, on social media, and in conversations about "social distancing." Here's a good explanation of what it is and why it WORKS" Sen.John Thune
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "Important update I just announced a proposal to move back the tax filing date this year. With #COVID, the last thing on Americans' minds is filing taxes. This will give taxpayers & accountants relief during the busy season so they can practice safety measures like teleworking." Sen.John Thune
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Telehealth is a powerful tool in helping to protect health care professionals and patients as we combat coronavirus. I'm proud to see @AveraHealth in Sioux Falls playing a big part." Sen.John Thune
March 11, 2020 Thune, Cardin, Smith, and Kuster Introduce Legislation to Increase Telehealth Services in Nursing Facilities Sen.John Thune, ...
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "Good read. Countries that are continuing to use Huawei in their 5G infrastructure could impact US security. Just this week, I announced a bill to make comms infrastructure security a negotiating objective in future trade agreements." Sen.John Thune
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 funding approved Support for Israel Protect against China digital security threat Bipartisan energy bill (and more on that next week) More critical items in Washington this week? #WeekInWashingtonWrapUp" Sen.John Thune
March 5, 2020 Thune, Stabenow, Fischer, and Warner Introduce Bill to Protect U.S. From Digital Infrastructure Corruption Sen.John Thune, ...
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Two years ago, Dems claimed that the internet would slow to a standstill if @FCC ended heavy-handed internet regulations… but after FCC's reg relief, we've actually seen faster speeds & more people connected to the internet. I know we can see even more growth if Dems work w/ us." Sen.John Thune
March 4, 2020 Hearing of the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Legislation to Protect U.S. From Digital Infrastructure Corruption Sen.John Thune
March 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom - Van Hollen, Colleagues Sign Bipartisan Letter Calling for UK to Reconsider Huawei Decision Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Wicker, Thune Commend FCC Vote to Free Up Spectrum Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Dems block pro-life legislation Another step for #5G 3 more judges confirmed What else happened in Washington this week? #WeekInWashingtonWrapUp" Sen.John Thune
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Remember when @SenateDems were given THREE Pinocchios by @WashingtonPost for this claim… The reality? Two years later, broadband speeds are up, and more Americans are connected to the internet." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Took another step in the race to #5G today. We must stay ahead of countries like #China." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The infrastructure required to grow our #5G network can't build itself. That's why our workforce bill -- which will help get more Americans into good-paying jobs -- is a key step in the race to #5G." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "News on #5G. Announced a bill that will help grow the workforce needed to build out next-gen infrastructure that's key to keeping the U.S. competitive with countries like China. + get more Americans into good-paying #jobs. @SenatorTester @JerryMoran @SenGaryPeters @SenatorWicker" Sen.John Thune
Feb. 27, 2020 Thune, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Address the Telecommunications Workforce Shortage Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Katherine Johnson's contribution to our country can't be overstated. She broke barriers in science and society. We've lost a legend." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "I've yet to meet anyone who isn't annoyed by the illegal robocalls that keep phones ringing all day. It's gotten so bad that many people aren't picking up the phone at all. My #TRACEDAct, which recently became law, was the first big effort to combat illegal robocalls in decades." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "My #MOBILENOW Act directed the @FCC to evaluate critical mid-band spectrum that is needed for the U.S. to win the race to 5G. Yesterday's #CBandPlan announcement by @AjitPaiFCC means more Americans will be able to reap the benefits of this new technology." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "ICYMI: Yesterday, @SenMarkey and I urged @AGWilliamBarr to implement the working group to combat illegal robocalls as required by our #TRACEDAct." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Great to see @CMSGov planning to implement telehealth provisions first included in the #CONNECTforHealth Act to expand access to care for MA beneficiaries." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 6, 2020 Wicker, Thune Commend FCC Chairman's C-band Proposal Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Thune, Markey Urge U.S. Attorney General Barr to Implement Interagency Working Group Required By the TRACED Act Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 12, 2020 Rapid City Journal - THUNE: New Year, same commitment to fighting for South Dakota Sen.John Thune
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you @AjitPaiFCC for prioritizing rural broadband deployment at the @FCC's first open commission meeting of 2020." Sen.John Thune
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