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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 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. 11, 2019 Thune Statement on Committee Passage of 5G Spectrum Act 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 - "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. 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 - "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. 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
Date Title Politician
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 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. 11, 2019 Thune Statement on Committee Passage of 5G Spectrum Act 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 - "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. 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 - "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. 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
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