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Jan. 7, 2020
Warner, Fischer Announce Growing Support For Protecting Consumers Against Dark Patterns Online
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 3, 2020
Argus Leader - New law finally puts illegal Robocallers on notice
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 2, 2020
Tweet - "Neat to see the innovative technology at @B9Creations in Rapid City. The possibilities for #3Dprinting are endless. Looking forward to seeing how this SD company helps reshape the world in the new decade."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 31, 2019
Tweet - "It's official. Last night, @POTUS signed my #TRACEDAct that will help combat annoying and illegal #robocalls -- It's now the law of the land. Proud to see this legislation through from start to finish."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Read more about my TRACED Act, legislation to combat illegal and abusive robocalls, that now heads to the president's desk to be signed into law. @WSJ"
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 19, 2019
President Expected to Sign Thune-Markey Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls
Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 19, 2019
Tweet - "BREAKING: My bill, which lays important groundwork to combat annoying and illegal robocalls, was just approved with near-unanimous support in the Senate. Now it's on to the president's desk to be signed into law."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 16, 2019
Tweet - "TRACED Act "is what good, old-fashioned legislating looks like." Read what @washingtonpost has to say about my bipartisan legislation to combat illegal robocalls"
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Walberg, Welch Lead Letter to FCC Chairman Pai on Closing Digital Divide
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 12, 2019
Tweet - ""[Wicker and Thune] introduced the amended bill after working for more than a year to find the best way to expand access to 5G, especially in rural areas.""
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 11, 2019
Thune Statement on Committee Passage of 5G Spectrum Act
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 11, 2019
Tweet - ".@SenateCommerce approved the #5GSpectrumAct, which Chairman @SenatorWicker & I intro'd last month. If we don't win the race to #5G, we're going to lose out on the economic benefit that comes with it. Our bill would ensure mid-band spectrum is made available in the market ASAP."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 10, 2019
Rounds Cyber Consortia Provision Included in Final NDAA Package
Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 10, 2019
Tweet - "As we approach the two-year anniversary of the @FCC repealing former Chairman Wheeler's depression-era net neutrality rules, it's important to note that none of Democrats' apocalyptic predictions about internet speeds slowing to a crawl have become a reality."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 9, 2019
Tweet - "For America's rural communities to flourish, they need access to services that are on par with those in urban areas. Joined @SenAmyKlobuchar and 46 of our Senate colleagues in sending a letter urging the FCC to prioritize rural broadband. Full letter"
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 9, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Thune, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues in Urging FCC to Prioritize Rural Broadband
Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 8, 2019
Dakota War College - South Dakota Leading the Way
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Hearing of the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on the Evolution of Next-Generation Technologies: Implementing MOBILE NOW
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "I appreciate Chairman @AjitPaiFCC's focus on making sure rural areas, like the areas in my home state of South Dakota, have access to next-generation wireless technology."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Examining Legislative Proposals to Protect Consumer Data Privacy
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Glad to have Sioux Falls Mayor @PaulTenHaken in town to testify at my subcommittee hearing on implementation of #MOBILENOW. It was good to hear how my legislation, which was signed into law last year, has helped Sioux Falls lead the way in the #5G revolution."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019
Thune, Markey Statement on House Passage of the TRACED Act
Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Our #bipartisan #TRACEDAct passed the House & is one step closer to becoming law. I've yet to meet anyone who doesn't hate annoying robocalls that spam your phone at all hours of the day. Our bill helps to tackle these illegal calls. Look forward to consideration in the Senate."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 27, 2019
Tweet - "The final bill text for my #TracedAct is now public -- another important step in our effort to tackle annoying and unwanted robocalls. Bill text"
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Great to see the new 5G cells are up and running in Sioux Falls --one of the first cities in the entire country to have them."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Glad to see the @FCC took my recommendation and included Dr. Adelaine from @SDState as part of this important task force."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 18, 2019
Tweet - "We can all agree that #robocalls are frustrating. I'm glad Congress will be advancing legislation that includes my Senate-passed TRACED Act, which I introduced with @SenMarkey, to help tackle those annoying robocalls."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 18, 2019
Tweet - "South Dakota was recently featured on the front page of the @WashingtonPost in a story about @AveraHealth using #telemedicine to improve care for patients in rural America. Proud to see our state being highlighted for life-saving innovation. Great work."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 18, 2019
Wicker, Thune Introduce 5G Spectrum Act
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 17, 2019
Dakota War College - The Work Goes On
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 15, 2019
House & Senate Announce Agreement on Anti-Robocall Bill
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 15, 2019
Tweet - "I'm glad to announce that we've made significant progress in working toward a legislative deal to tackle illegal and abusive #robocalls."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 13, 2019
Tweet - "This morning @SenateCommerce voted in favor of 3 bills I've led or cosponsored: LEGEND Act-- to improve weather forecasting models for farmers HACKED Act-- to boost our cybersecurity workforce READI Act-- to improve emergency alert systems Good to see real work getting done."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 13, 2019
Several Thune-Supported Bills Head to Full Senate
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 8, 2019
The Argus Leader - Bursting the Internet "Filter Bubble"
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 6, 2019
Tweet - "With its near-instant responsiveness, #5G can enable breakthroughs in health care, transportation, ag & other key industries. I was in Sioux Falls last week to mark a huge milestone for SD: the unveiling of its first 5G network components. More work ahead, but this is a big step."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 6, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 5, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 5, 2019
Wicker, Cantwell, Thune, Rosen Introduce the HACKED Act
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 2, 2019
The Argus Leader - South Dakota Leading the Way on 5G
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 1, 2019
Tweet - "It's increasingly clear what internet platforms do to keep our attention online. My bill requires users to be notified when the results they see are based on data that's collected about them, and it requires an option for users to view unaltered results."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 1, 2019
Tweet - "Great event this afternoon in Sioux Falls announcing the launch of South Dakota's first 5G network, which can deliver speeds 100 times faster than 4G. This launch is the result of hard work & a big team effort, & it puts South Dakota solidly at the forefront of the 5G revolution."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 1, 2019
Thune, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Internet Platform Transparency and Provide Consumers With Greater Control Over Digital Content
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 1, 2019
Tweet - "This is great news, and I'm looking forward to this afternoon's event. This was literally years in the making and the result of a big team effort."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 31, 2019
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 29, 2019
Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 29, 2019
Senate Passes Peters' Bipartisan Bill to Address Rising Threat of Deepfakes
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 24, 2019
Letter to Mr. John Hoeven, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Sanford Bishop, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, House Committee on Appropriations, and Mr. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on Senate and House Appropriators to Prioritize Rural Broadband Projects, Strengthen Funding for USDA ReConnect Program
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 18, 2019
Tweet - "Spoke to this year's class of Leadership South Dakota in Brookings today and answered questions on topics from 5G to energy policy. It was a great event -- thank you for having me."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 15, 2019
Thune, Schatz Introduce Legislation to Improve Weather Forecasting Models
Sen. John Thune, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Jan. 7, 2020
Warner, Fischer Announce Growing Support For Protecting Consumers Against Dark Patterns Online
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 3, 2020
Argus Leader - New law finally puts illegal Robocallers on notice
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 2, 2020
Tweet - "Neat to see the innovative technology at @B9Creations in Rapid City. The possibilities for #3Dprinting are endless. Looking forward to seeing how this SD company helps reshape the world in the new decade."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 31, 2019
Tweet - "It's official. Last night, @POTUS signed my #TRACEDAct that will help combat annoying and illegal #robocalls -- It's now the law of the land. Proud to see this legislation through from start to finish."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Read more about my TRACED Act, legislation to combat illegal and abusive robocalls, that now heads to the president's desk to be signed into law. @WSJ"
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 19, 2019
President Expected to Sign Thune-Markey Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls
Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 19, 2019
Tweet - "BREAKING: My bill, which lays important groundwork to combat annoying and illegal robocalls, was just approved with near-unanimous support in the Senate. Now it's on to the president's desk to be signed into law."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 16, 2019
Tweet - "TRACED Act "is what good, old-fashioned legislating looks like." Read what @washingtonpost has to say about my bipartisan legislation to combat illegal robocalls"
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Walberg, Welch Lead Letter to FCC Chairman Pai on Closing Digital Divide
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 12, 2019
Tweet - ""[Wicker and Thune] introduced the amended bill after working for more than a year to find the best way to expand access to 5G, especially in rural areas.""
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 11, 2019
Thune Statement on Committee Passage of 5G Spectrum Act
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 11, 2019
Tweet - ".@SenateCommerce approved the #5GSpectrumAct, which Chairman @SenatorWicker & I intro'd last month. If we don't win the race to #5G, we're going to lose out on the economic benefit that comes with it. Our bill would ensure mid-band spectrum is made available in the market ASAP."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 10, 2019
Rounds Cyber Consortia Provision Included in Final NDAA Package
Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 10, 2019
Tweet - "As we approach the two-year anniversary of the @FCC repealing former Chairman Wheeler's depression-era net neutrality rules, it's important to note that none of Democrats' apocalyptic predictions about internet speeds slowing to a crawl have become a reality."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 9, 2019
Tweet - "For America's rural communities to flourish, they need access to services that are on par with those in urban areas. Joined @SenAmyKlobuchar and 46 of our Senate colleagues in sending a letter urging the FCC to prioritize rural broadband. Full letter"
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 9, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Thune, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues in Urging FCC to Prioritize Rural Broadband
Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 8, 2019
Dakota War College - South Dakota Leading the Way
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Hearing of the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on the Evolution of Next-Generation Technologies: Implementing MOBILE NOW
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "I appreciate Chairman @AjitPaiFCC's focus on making sure rural areas, like the areas in my home state of South Dakota, have access to next-generation wireless technology."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Examining Legislative Proposals to Protect Consumer Data Privacy
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Glad to have Sioux Falls Mayor @PaulTenHaken in town to testify at my subcommittee hearing on implementation of #MOBILENOW. It was good to hear how my legislation, which was signed into law last year, has helped Sioux Falls lead the way in the #5G revolution."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019
Thune, Markey Statement on House Passage of the TRACED Act
Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Our #bipartisan #TRACEDAct passed the House & is one step closer to becoming law. I've yet to meet anyone who doesn't hate annoying robocalls that spam your phone at all hours of the day. Our bill helps to tackle these illegal calls. Look forward to consideration in the Senate."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 27, 2019
Tweet - "The final bill text for my #TracedAct is now public -- another important step in our effort to tackle annoying and unwanted robocalls. Bill text"
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Great to see the new 5G cells are up and running in Sioux Falls --one of the first cities in the entire country to have them."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Glad to see the @FCC took my recommendation and included Dr. Adelaine from @SDState as part of this important task force."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 18, 2019
Tweet - "We can all agree that #robocalls are frustrating. I'm glad Congress will be advancing legislation that includes my Senate-passed TRACED Act, which I introduced with @SenMarkey, to help tackle those annoying robocalls."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 18, 2019
Tweet - "South Dakota was recently featured on the front page of the @WashingtonPost in a story about @AveraHealth using #telemedicine to improve care for patients in rural America. Proud to see our state being highlighted for life-saving innovation. Great work."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 18, 2019
Wicker, Thune Introduce 5G Spectrum Act
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 17, 2019
Dakota War College - The Work Goes On
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 15, 2019
House & Senate Announce Agreement on Anti-Robocall Bill
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 15, 2019
Tweet - "I'm glad to announce that we've made significant progress in working toward a legislative deal to tackle illegal and abusive #robocalls."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 13, 2019
Tweet - "This morning @SenateCommerce voted in favor of 3 bills I've led or cosponsored: LEGEND Act-- to improve weather forecasting models for farmers HACKED Act-- to boost our cybersecurity workforce READI Act-- to improve emergency alert systems Good to see real work getting done."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 13, 2019
Several Thune-Supported Bills Head to Full Senate
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 8, 2019
The Argus Leader - Bursting the Internet "Filter Bubble"
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 6, 2019
Tweet - "With its near-instant responsiveness, #5G can enable breakthroughs in health care, transportation, ag & other key industries. I was in Sioux Falls last week to mark a huge milestone for SD: the unveiling of its first 5G network components. More work ahead, but this is a big step."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 6, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 5, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 5, 2019
Wicker, Cantwell, Thune, Rosen Introduce the HACKED Act
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 2, 2019
The Argus Leader - South Dakota Leading the Way on 5G
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 1, 2019
Tweet - "It's increasingly clear what internet platforms do to keep our attention online. My bill requires users to be notified when the results they see are based on data that's collected about them, and it requires an option for users to view unaltered results."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 1, 2019
Tweet - "Great event this afternoon in Sioux Falls announcing the launch of South Dakota's first 5G network, which can deliver speeds 100 times faster than 4G. This launch is the result of hard work & a big team effort, & it puts South Dakota solidly at the forefront of the 5G revolution."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 1, 2019
Thune, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Internet Platform Transparency and Provide Consumers With Greater Control Over Digital Content
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 1, 2019
Tweet - "This is great news, and I'm looking forward to this afternoon's event. This was literally years in the making and the result of a big team effort."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 31, 2019
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 29, 2019
Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 29, 2019
Senate Passes Peters' Bipartisan Bill to Address Rising Threat of Deepfakes
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 24, 2019
Letter to Mr. John Hoeven, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Sanford Bishop, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, House Committee on Appropriations, and Mr. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on Senate and House Appropriators to Prioritize Rural Broadband Projects, Strengthen Funding for USDA ReConnect Program
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 18, 2019
Tweet - "Spoke to this year's class of Leadership South Dakota in Brookings today and answered questions on topics from 5G to energy policy. It was a great event -- thank you for having me."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 15, 2019
Thune, Schatz Introduce Legislation to Improve Weather Forecasting Models
Sen.John Thune, ...
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