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March 11, 2020
McConnell, Thune, Graham, Burr, and Cornyn "Strongly Support" FISA Legislation
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 10, 2020
Tweet - "Last week, the federal gov worked together to get a law through to fund our medical response to #Coronavirus and ensure professionals have the resources they need to properly deal with the impact."
Sen. John Thune
March 10, 2020
Tweet - ". @GovKristiNoem notified me earlier this afternoon that multiple presumptive cases of coronavirus have been identified in South Dakota."
Sen. John Thune
March 10, 2020
Tweet - "My full statement on presumptive #coronavirus cases in South Dakota"
Sen. John Thune
March 10, 2020
Tweet - "Some of the best precautions we can take to prevent #coronavirus transmission to Americans who are most at risk from #COVID19 are the simplest: -Wash hands regularly. -Avoid touching your face. -Stay home when sick. We can all do our part. More info:"
Sen. John Thune
March 10, 2020
Tweet - "Just received another update on the admin's response to #COVID19. Like most Americans, I'm closely watching the #CoronavirusOutbreak in our country. The Senate, House, & admin's primary concern right now is the health & wellbeing of those who might be affected."
Sen. John Thune
March 10, 2020
Tweet - "#COVID has hit at least 34 states & D.C. As more people are tested, we expect those numbers to grow. While the health risks to the average American remain low, we should all do our part to protect the most vulnerable in our communities & take CDC recommendations very seriously."
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 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 5, 2020
Protecting Your Health During Coronavirus Outbreak
Sen. Mike Rounds
March 5, 2020
Thune Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Help Combat Coronavirus Outbreak
Sen. John Thune
March 5, 2020
Tweet - "Just passed Senate: bipartisan funding bill to help the USA combat the spread of #COVID19. Like many Americans, the Senate is closely watching the outbreak. This funding will help medical professionals get the tools they need to address #coronavirus."
Sen. John Thune
March 4, 2020
Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Increase Access to Respirators
Sen. Mike Rounds
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, ...
March 3, 2020
Tweet - "Praying for Nashville and all of the families affected by the storm last night. My daughter went to @BelmontUniv , and the community has a special place in our family's heart. Incredibly saddened by this news."
Sen. John Thune
March 3, 2020
Tweet - "As Americans learn more about the coronavirus, I want to assure them that I'm confident we'll be able to pass a bill to help give medical professionals the tools they need to address the threat. We are one nation, and we can work together to combat this outbreak. #Covid_19"
Sen. John Thune
March 3, 2020
Tweet - "Lawmakers share Americans' desire for urgency in addressing the coronavirus. Bipartisan negotiations are underway on how Congress can help bolster the administration's efforts. We must be careful not to politicize this. It is not about Democrats vs. Republicans. #Covid_19"
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - ". @VP Pence called me earlier today to discuss #Coronavirus. Appreciate his outreach to leaders on both sides of the aisle. We're working together -- GOP & Dems, Congress & admin, House & Senate -- to combat #COVID19."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 21, 2020
Maintaining the Integrity of Our Election Process
Sen. Mike Rounds
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. 12, 2020
Tillis, Burr, Jones, Cornyn, Cruz, Lankford and Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expedite Disaster Recovery Projects
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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
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. 20, 2020
Tweet - "Today, we honor and remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. -- a hero in American history -- whose dream inspired freedom and change. #MLK dedicated his life to standing up against racial injustice. May his life and legacy always be remembered."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 16, 2020
Daines, Senate Colleagues Celebrate Religious Freedom Day
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 12, 2020
Rapid City Journal - THUNE: New Year, same commitment to fighting for South Dakota
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Day in and day out, law enforcement officials across the nation put their lives on the line to protect our communities. I am so thankful to those in SD law enforcement who have made our state such a safe place to live, work, and raise a family. #NationalLawEnforcementDay"
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 7, 2020
Rounds Statement on Iran Attack on U.S. and Coalition Forces in Iraq
Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 3, 2020
Argus Leader - New law finally puts illegal Robocallers on notice
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
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. 19, 2019
President Expected to Sign Thune-Markey Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls
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. 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Rounds Letter to FEMA Acting Administrator Gaynor
Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 10, 2019
Constitutional Carry States' Rights Act Introduced in the House
Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Received a comprehensive update from Acting Secretary of @DHSgov Wolf on the department's efforts to secure our borders, stem the tide of illegal substances coming into our country, like fentanyl, opioids, & meth, and create H-2B visa certainty to support SD businesses."
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. 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. 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
Delegation Applauds Administration's Decision to Grant Disaster Declaration For Southeast South Dakota Following September Flooding and Tornadoes
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 17, 2019
Dakota War College - The Work Goes On
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. 15, 2019
House & Senate Announce Agreement on Anti-Robocall Bill
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 13, 2019
Several Thune-Supported Bills Head to Full Senate
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
Tweet - "Sorry to miss, but I'm happy to have @BrettFavre in South Dakota to speak at the annual #LawEnforcement banquet. I'm so grateful for the work our law enforcement community does to keep people safe and make South Dakota such a great place to live, work, and raise a family."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 5, 2019
Wicker, Cantwell, Thune, Rosen Introduce the HACKED Act
Sen. John Thune, ...
Date
Title
Politician
March 11, 2020
McConnell, Thune, Graham, Burr, and Cornyn "Strongly Support" FISA Legislation
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 10, 2020
Tweet - "Last week, the federal gov worked together to get a law through to fund our medical response to #Coronavirus and ensure professionals have the resources they need to properly deal with the impact."
Sen.John Thune
March 10, 2020
Tweet - ". @GovKristiNoem notified me earlier this afternoon that multiple presumptive cases of coronavirus have been identified in South Dakota."
Sen.John Thune
March 10, 2020
Tweet - "My full statement on presumptive #coronavirus cases in South Dakota"
Sen.John Thune
March 10, 2020
Tweet - "Some of the best precautions we can take to prevent #coronavirus transmission to Americans who are most at risk from #COVID19 are the simplest: -Wash hands regularly. -Avoid touching your face. -Stay home when sick. We can all do our part. More info:"
Sen.John Thune
March 10, 2020
Tweet - "Just received another update on the admin's response to #COVID19. Like most Americans, I'm closely watching the #CoronavirusOutbreak in our country. The Senate, House, & admin's primary concern right now is the health & wellbeing of those who might be affected."
Sen.John Thune
March 10, 2020
Tweet - "#COVID has hit at least 34 states & D.C. As more people are tested, we expect those numbers to grow. While the health risks to the average American remain low, we should all do our part to protect the most vulnerable in our communities & take CDC recommendations very seriously."
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 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 5, 2020
Protecting Your Health During Coronavirus Outbreak
Sen.Mike Rounds
March 5, 2020
Thune Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Help Combat Coronavirus Outbreak
Sen.John Thune
March 5, 2020
Tweet - "Just passed Senate: bipartisan funding bill to help the USA combat the spread of #COVID19. Like many Americans, the Senate is closely watching the outbreak. This funding will help medical professionals get the tools they need to address #coronavirus."
Sen.John Thune
March 4, 2020
Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Increase Access to Respirators
Sen.Mike Rounds
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, ...
March 3, 2020
Tweet - "Praying for Nashville and all of the families affected by the storm last night. My daughter went to @BelmontUniv , and the community has a special place in our family's heart. Incredibly saddened by this news."
Sen.John Thune
March 3, 2020
Tweet - "As Americans learn more about the coronavirus, I want to assure them that I'm confident we'll be able to pass a bill to help give medical professionals the tools they need to address the threat. We are one nation, and we can work together to combat this outbreak. #Covid_19"
Sen.John Thune
March 3, 2020
Tweet - "Lawmakers share Americans' desire for urgency in addressing the coronavirus. Bipartisan negotiations are underway on how Congress can help bolster the administration's efforts. We must be careful not to politicize this. It is not about Democrats vs. Republicans. #Covid_19"
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - ". @VP Pence called me earlier today to discuss #Coronavirus. Appreciate his outreach to leaders on both sides of the aisle. We're working together -- GOP & Dems, Congress & admin, House & Senate -- to combat #COVID19."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 21, 2020
Maintaining the Integrity of Our Election Process
Sen.Mike Rounds
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. 12, 2020
Tillis, Burr, Jones, Cornyn, Cruz, Lankford and Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expedite Disaster Recovery Projects
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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
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. 20, 2020
Tweet - "Today, we honor and remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. -- a hero in American history -- whose dream inspired freedom and change. #MLK dedicated his life to standing up against racial injustice. May his life and legacy always be remembered."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 16, 2020
Daines, Senate Colleagues Celebrate Religious Freedom Day
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 12, 2020
Rapid City Journal - THUNE: New Year, same commitment to fighting for South Dakota
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Day in and day out, law enforcement officials across the nation put their lives on the line to protect our communities. I am so thankful to those in SD law enforcement who have made our state such a safe place to live, work, and raise a family. #NationalLawEnforcementDay"
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 7, 2020
Rounds Statement on Iran Attack on U.S. and Coalition Forces in Iraq
Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 3, 2020
Argus Leader - New law finally puts illegal Robocallers on notice
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
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. 19, 2019
President Expected to Sign Thune-Markey Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls
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. 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Rounds Letter to FEMA Acting Administrator Gaynor
Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 10, 2019
Constitutional Carry States' Rights Act Introduced in the House
Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Received a comprehensive update from Acting Secretary of @DHSgov Wolf on the department's efforts to secure our borders, stem the tide of illegal substances coming into our country, like fentanyl, opioids, & meth, and create H-2B visa certainty to support SD businesses."
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. 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. 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
Delegation Applauds Administration's Decision to Grant Disaster Declaration For Southeast South Dakota Following September Flooding and Tornadoes
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 17, 2019
Dakota War College - The Work Goes On
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. 15, 2019
House & Senate Announce Agreement on Anti-Robocall Bill
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 13, 2019
Several Thune-Supported Bills Head to Full Senate
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
Tweet - "Sorry to miss, but I'm happy to have @BrettFavre in South Dakota to speak at the annual #LawEnforcement banquet. I'm so grateful for the work our law enforcement community does to keep people safe and make South Dakota such a great place to live, work, and raise a family."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 5, 2019
Wicker, Cantwell, Thune, Rosen Introduce the HACKED Act
Sen.John Thune, ...
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