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June 3, 2019
Tweet - "It's important that the federal government is a partner in efforts to advance cutting-edge technologies like 5G. With our #STREAMLINEAct, @BrianSchatz and I are putting the United States in a position to win the race to 5G. My full statement"
Sen. John Thune
June 3, 2019
Thune and Schatz Reintroduce the STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act
Sen. John Thune
May 31, 2019
Dialing in on Robocall Scammers
Sen. John Thune
May 23, 2019
S. 151
Sen. John Thune
May 23, 2019
Senate Overwhelmingly Approves Thune, Markey Bill to Crack Down on Annoying, Illegal, and Abusive Robocalls
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 23, 2019
Tweet - "Glad my bipartisan bill to help stop robocall scammers and criminals passed the Senate by a vote of 97-1. Thanks to @SenMarkey for all of his work on this bill. We urge the House to take up the TRACED Act without delay. https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=press-releases&id=E4F86936-0419-48FB-BCD6-EC05CC71FE60 "
Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2019
Tweet - "Joined @Varneyco today to discuss my #TRACEDAct, bipartisan legislation targeting illegal robocallers, scam artists, and others who knowingly break the law."
Sen. John Thune
May 10, 2019
Tweet - "Teamed up with @SenatorRounds and @DustyJohnson to urge @AjitPaiFCC and the @FCC to improve broadband availability maps. Very important for rural America."
Sen. John Thune
May 9, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communication Commission - South Dakota Delegation Urges FCC to Improve Broadband Availability Maps
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
May 6, 2019
Tweet - "I agree with @SenSchumer, it's time to hang up on illegal robocalls and pass my bipartisan TRACED Act out of the Senate."
Sen. John Thune
May 3, 2019
Congress Must Act to Strengthen Consumer Data Privacy
Sen. John Thune
May 2, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. John Thune
May 1, 2019
Thune Questions Data Privacy Experts in Commerce Committee Hearing
Sen. John Thune
April 9, 2019
Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan Authorization Act
Sen. John Thune
April 4, 2019
Letter to Rep. Sanford Bishop, Chairman of the Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee and Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of the Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Davis and Spanberger Lead Bipartisan Effort to Expand Broadband Internet Access across Rural America
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 3, 2019
Thune Bill to Combat Illegal Robocalls Heads to Full Senate
Sen. John Thune
April 3, 2019
Tweet - "I'm glad @SenateCommerce recognized the importance of my TRACED Act to combat robocalls, which is now the top consumer complaint submitted to the Federal Trade Commission, by unanimously passing the bill through committee today. https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=8FE14C0F-41F6-A69C-C66040CD02CA "
Sen. John Thune
April 1, 2019
Tweet - "This is not an #AprilFoolsDay joke. My #TRACEDAct would finally hold the people behind those annoying and sometimes abusive robocalls accountable. More fines Threat of prosecution More effective tools for carriers"
Sen. John Thune
March 15, 2019
New Rules for A New and Evolving Economy
Sen. John Thune
March 15, 2019
Tweet - "Glad to see @USDOT is moving the ball forward on the safe deployment of self-driving vehicles. Congress needs to do its part to ensure the life-saving benefits of such innovations are realized."
Sen. John Thune
March 14, 2019
Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Roberts Leads Group Calling for Certainty for Ag Biotech in China Trade Talks
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 13, 2019
Thune, Wyden Reintroduce Bill to Protect Innovative Digital Goods and Services from Multiple and Discriminatory Taxes
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 12, 2019
Hearing of the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee for the Senate Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Rural Broadband Access
Sen. John Thune
March 5, 2019
Tweet - "You know you're onto something when attorneys general from all 50 states, plus D.C. and three U.S. territories, all agree on an issue. It's time to crack down on illegal and abusive robocalls and pass my bipartisan TRACED Act."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 27, 2019
Hearing of the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee for the Senate Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Policy Principles for a Federal Data Privacy Framework in the United States
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 26, 2019
Tweet - "Google, a company that touts "transparency is a core value of our approach," must answer to Congress for failing to disclose to its consumers a hidden microphone on its Nest Secure product. See the letter I signed with other @SenateCommerce leaders here: https://www.commerce.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=F70C39BB-FDDC-4D9F-9478-3050A3DEAD08 "
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 25, 2019
Letter to Mr. Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer of Google - Commerce Leaders Seek Answers on Google Nest Undisclosed Microphones
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 13, 2019
Thune Discusses South Dakota's Role in Delivering High-Speed Broadband Services, Including 5G Technology
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 6, 2019
Thune Discusses State of 5G Technology in Commerce Hearing
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 25, 2019
Argus Leader - There's One Thing We Can All Agree On
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 17, 2019
Rounds to Chair Armed Services Cybersecurity Subcommittee in 116th Congress
Sen. Mike Rounds
Jan. 17, 2019
Thune, Markey Reintroduce Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Robocall Scams
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 11, 2019
Thune to Lead Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 11, 2019
Thune: Ready to Hit the Ground Running
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 9, 2019
Tweet - "I've fought for years to lay the groundwork to bring the world's fastest internet to South Dakota, and with last night's city council vote, Sioux Falls is officially ready to make 5G internet a reality. Thanks to @paultenhaken for encouraging 5G development in the state."
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 2, 2019
Thune Statement on FCC Confirmations
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 14, 2018
Thune and Nelson Applaud Senate Passage of the National Quantum Initiative Act
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 12, 2018
Thune and Markey Applaud FCC Reassigned Number Database
Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 12, 2018
Thune Applauds FCC Action on Rural Broadband Deployment
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 3, 2018
Letter to Arne Sorenson, President and CEO of Marriott International - Commerce Committee Leaders Seek Answers on Marriott Data Breach
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 21, 2018
Thune and Markey Applaud FCC Action on Reassigned Number Database
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 16, 2018
Bipartisan TRACED Act Cracks Down on Illegal Robocall Scams
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 16, 2018
Bipartisan TRACED Act Cracks Down on Illegal Robocall Scams
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 16, 2018
Tweet - "This week I introduced the TRACED Act, which targets robocall scams and other intentional violations of telemarketing laws so that when authorities do catch violators, they can be held accountable. More"
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 12, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on The Race to 5G: A View from the Field
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 11, 2018
Thune, Wyden Reintroduce Bill to Protect Innovative Digital Goods and Services from Multiple and Discriminatory Taxes
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Wyden, Thune Reintroduce Bill to Protect Innovative Digital Goods and Services
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Letter to Mr. Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer of Google Inc. - Google+ Memo on Vulnerability
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Looking forward to tomorrow and hearing more about your perspective on what we can do to bring the world's fastest internet to South Dakota."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 10, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Consumer Data Privacy: Examining Lessons From the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation and the California Consumer Privacy Act
Sen. John Thune
Date
Title
Politician
June 3, 2019
Tweet - "It's important that the federal government is a partner in efforts to advance cutting-edge technologies like 5G. With our #STREAMLINEAct, @BrianSchatz and I are putting the United States in a position to win the race to 5G. My full statement"
Sen.John Thune
June 3, 2019
Thune and Schatz Reintroduce the STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act
Sen.John Thune
May 31, 2019
Dialing in on Robocall Scammers
Sen.John Thune
May 23, 2019
S. 151
Sen.John Thune
May 23, 2019
Senate Overwhelmingly Approves Thune, Markey Bill to Crack Down on Annoying, Illegal, and Abusive Robocalls
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 23, 2019
Tweet - "Glad my bipartisan bill to help stop robocall scammers and criminals passed the Senate by a vote of 97-1. Thanks to @SenMarkey for all of his work on this bill. We urge the House to take up the TRACED Act without delay. https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=press-releases&id=E4F86936-0419-48FB-BCD6-EC05CC71FE60 "
Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2019
Tweet - "Joined @Varneyco today to discuss my #TRACEDAct, bipartisan legislation targeting illegal robocallers, scam artists, and others who knowingly break the law."
Sen.John Thune
May 10, 2019
Tweet - "Teamed up with @SenatorRounds and @DustyJohnson to urge @AjitPaiFCC and the @FCC to improve broadband availability maps. Very important for rural America."
Sen.John Thune
May 9, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communication Commission - South Dakota Delegation Urges FCC to Improve Broadband Availability Maps
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
May 6, 2019
Tweet - "I agree with @SenSchumer, it's time to hang up on illegal robocalls and pass my bipartisan TRACED Act out of the Senate."
Sen.John Thune
May 3, 2019
Congress Must Act to Strengthen Consumer Data Privacy
Sen.John Thune
May 2, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.John Thune
May 1, 2019
Thune Questions Data Privacy Experts in Commerce Committee Hearing
Sen.John Thune
April 9, 2019
Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan Authorization Act
Sen.John Thune
April 4, 2019
Letter to Rep. Sanford Bishop, Chairman of the Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee and Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of the Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Davis and Spanberger Lead Bipartisan Effort to Expand Broadband Internet Access across Rural America
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 3, 2019
Thune Bill to Combat Illegal Robocalls Heads to Full Senate
Sen.John Thune
April 3, 2019
Tweet - "I'm glad @SenateCommerce recognized the importance of my TRACED Act to combat robocalls, which is now the top consumer complaint submitted to the Federal Trade Commission, by unanimously passing the bill through committee today. https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=8FE14C0F-41F6-A69C-C66040CD02CA "
Sen.John Thune
April 1, 2019
Tweet - "This is not an #AprilFoolsDay joke. My #TRACEDAct would finally hold the people behind those annoying and sometimes abusive robocalls accountable. More fines Threat of prosecution More effective tools for carriers"
Sen.John Thune
March 15, 2019
New Rules for A New and Evolving Economy
Sen.John Thune
March 15, 2019
Tweet - "Glad to see @USDOT is moving the ball forward on the safe deployment of self-driving vehicles. Congress needs to do its part to ensure the life-saving benefits of such innovations are realized."
Sen.John Thune
March 14, 2019
Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Roberts Leads Group Calling for Certainty for Ag Biotech in China Trade Talks
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 13, 2019
Thune, Wyden Reintroduce Bill to Protect Innovative Digital Goods and Services from Multiple and Discriminatory Taxes
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 12, 2019
Hearing of the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee for the Senate Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Rural Broadband Access
Sen.John Thune
March 5, 2019
Tweet - "You know you're onto something when attorneys general from all 50 states, plus D.C. and three U.S. territories, all agree on an issue. It's time to crack down on illegal and abusive robocalls and pass my bipartisan TRACED Act."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 27, 2019
Hearing of the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee for the Senate Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Policy Principles for a Federal Data Privacy Framework in the United States
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 26, 2019
Tweet - "Google, a company that touts "transparency is a core value of our approach," must answer to Congress for failing to disclose to its consumers a hidden microphone on its Nest Secure product. See the letter I signed with other @SenateCommerce leaders here: https://www.commerce.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=F70C39BB-FDDC-4D9F-9478-3050A3DEAD08 "
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 25, 2019
Letter to Mr. Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer of Google - Commerce Leaders Seek Answers on Google Nest Undisclosed Microphones
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 13, 2019
Thune Discusses South Dakota's Role in Delivering High-Speed Broadband Services, Including 5G Technology
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 6, 2019
Thune Discusses State of 5G Technology in Commerce Hearing
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 25, 2019
Argus Leader - There's One Thing We Can All Agree On
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 17, 2019
Rounds to Chair Armed Services Cybersecurity Subcommittee in 116th Congress
Sen.Mike Rounds
Jan. 17, 2019
Thune, Markey Reintroduce Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Robocall Scams
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 11, 2019
Thune to Lead Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 11, 2019
Thune: Ready to Hit the Ground Running
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 9, 2019
Tweet - "I've fought for years to lay the groundwork to bring the world's fastest internet to South Dakota, and with last night's city council vote, Sioux Falls is officially ready to make 5G internet a reality. Thanks to @paultenhaken for encouraging 5G development in the state."
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 2, 2019
Thune Statement on FCC Confirmations
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 14, 2018
Thune and Nelson Applaud Senate Passage of the National Quantum Initiative Act
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 12, 2018
Thune and Markey Applaud FCC Reassigned Number Database
Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 12, 2018
Thune Applauds FCC Action on Rural Broadband Deployment
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 3, 2018
Letter to Arne Sorenson, President and CEO of Marriott International - Commerce Committee Leaders Seek Answers on Marriott Data Breach
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 21, 2018
Thune and Markey Applaud FCC Action on Reassigned Number Database
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 16, 2018
Bipartisan TRACED Act Cracks Down on Illegal Robocall Scams
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 16, 2018
Bipartisan TRACED Act Cracks Down on Illegal Robocall Scams
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 16, 2018
Tweet - "This week I introduced the TRACED Act, which targets robocall scams and other intentional violations of telemarketing laws so that when authorities do catch violators, they can be held accountable. More"
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 12, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on The Race to 5G: A View from the Field
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 11, 2018
Thune, Wyden Reintroduce Bill to Protect Innovative Digital Goods and Services from Multiple and Discriminatory Taxes
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Wyden, Thune Reintroduce Bill to Protect Innovative Digital Goods and Services
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Letter to Mr. Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer of Google Inc. - Google+ Memo on Vulnerability
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Looking forward to tomorrow and hearing more about your perspective on what we can do to bring the world's fastest internet to South Dakota."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 10, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Consumer Data Privacy: Examining Lessons From the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation and the California Consumer Privacy Act
Sen.John Thune
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