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Aug. 18, 2020
Rounds, Smith and Baldwin Introduce Bipartisan Plan to Invest in Rural Public Transit
Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 17, 2020
U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Mike Rounds, Tammy Baldwin Introduce Bipartisan Plan to Invest in Rural Public Transit
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
June 4, 2020
Thune: COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights How Critical Transportation is to Our Economy
Sen. John Thune
May 26, 2020
Senators Hassan, Thune Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Passenger Rail in New Hampshire and Across the Country
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 21, 2020
Thune, Hassan Introduce Bill to Improve Railroad Infrastructure
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 21, 2020
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen. John Thune
May 20, 2020
Committee Approves Bill to Provide States Flexibility in Spending FMCSA Grant Funds
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 14, 2020
Tweet - "America relies on our truckers to move food & other vital goods across our country. Drivers need more flexibility to safely operate their vehicles in interstate commerce. I've advocated for this rule change since I was chairman of @SenateCommerce . Thanks, @USDOT & @SecElaineChao ."
Sen. John Thune
May 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Lamb, Gibbs Lead Bipartisan Call to Fund Transportation Infrastructure
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 18, 2020
Johnson Praises Expanded Trucking Hours of Service Amid Pandemic
Rep. Dusty Johnson
March 5, 2020
Tweet - ". @NewsCenter1 covered the bill I recently intro'd that will help ensure that South Dakota tribes get the funding they need to properly maintain their roads."
Sen. John Thune
March 4, 2020
Tweet - ".@USDOT just announced that they've awarded a grant for over $14 million to make substantial track upgrades on the Ellis and Eastern Railroad. I was able to deliver the news to their teams personally this morning."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 28, 2020
Thune, Sinema Introduce Bill to Improve and Maintain Tribal Infrastructure
Sen. John Thune, ...
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Our South Dakota tribes have a lot of roads to maintain. They should get adequate funding to keep their communities safe. Intro'd a bill this week that will help ensure our tribes get the funding they need."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 11, 2019
Senate Advances Roberts, Peters, Thune, Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Representation for Agriculture, Forestry, and Rural Sectors on FAA's Drone Policy Board
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 22, 2019
Tweet - ".@SecElaineChao just announced that three of our South Dakota airports will be awarded $20.7 million in @USDOT grants to make safety and infrastructure improvements. Rapid City Regional Airport Joe Foss Field Watertown Regional Airport"
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 20, 2019
Merkley, Alexander, Carper, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Create Monarch and Pollinator Highways
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Sat down with folks from @NSSGA today. We had a good discussion about the importance of U.S. infrastructure. This is an issue that's important to me & all South Dakotans. Our highways connect our communities and carry our South Dakota-made products across the country."
Sen. John Thune
Nov. 6, 2019
With Delegation Support, Brookings Receives Critical Infrastructure Grant
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 17, 2019
Tweet - "Sat down with folks from the South Dakota Auto Dealers Association today. Thanks to everyone who came by -- I appreciate your feedback."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Lots of damage to Advanced Auto Parts in Sioux Falls. It's hard to see so much wreckage, but I'm grateful to all of the first responders' for their hard work, to Mayor @PaulTenHaken for his leadership through this ordeal, & to the amazing volunteers who have helped with cleanup."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Met with the Spearfish Mayor @DanaBokeSPF and Michael Harmon to get an update on their project to develop a cross-wind runway in Spearfish. They are working hard to promote infrastructure investment in their community."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Today, I shared some of my dad's many stories about "the golden age of railroads" with the folks from @ASLRRA. Railroads have been reliably carrying people & freight for over 100 years and will continue to do so for many more."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Proud to attend the Mobridge Airport ribbon cutting today to celebrate another point of connection for the people of South Dakota."
Sen. John Thune
July 30, 2019
Rounds-Supported Bill to Improve Highways and Bridges Advances out of Senate EPW Committee
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "The Senate just confirmed Steve Dickson to serve as Federal Aviation Administrator @FAANews. I look forward to working with him in this important role as we continue our work to enhance safety for the flying public and boost innovation for our aviation industry."
Sen. John Thune
May 17, 2019
Letter to Hon. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Hon. Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Hon. Ron Johnson, Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Hon. Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Spearhead Effort to Secure Funding for Tourism Organization Critical to U.S. Economy
Sen. John Thune, ...
April 29, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation - Senators Markey and Thune Call on the FAA to Initiate Remote ID Rulemaking for Drones
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
Jan. 2, 2019
Thune Statement on Confirmation of Patrick Fuchs to the Surface Transportation Board
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 6, 2018
With Rounds, Thune Support, Tea and U.S. Highway 83 Receive Critical Infrastructure Grants
Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 6, 2018
With Thune, Rounds Support, Tea and U.S. Highway 83 Receive Critical Infrastructure Grants
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 5, 2018
President Signs Five-Year FAA Reauthorization Bill into Law
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Rounds Statement on Five-Year FAA Reauthorization Act
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 3, 2018
Tweet - "#FAAReauthorization increases funding for the Law Enforcement Officer Reimbursement Program, which allows airports like Sioux Falls and Rapid City to staff police at security checkpoints."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Tweet - "Glad the Senate passed the bipartisan #FAAReauthorization Act, a bill that would reauthorize federal aviation programs to modernize airport infrastructure, improve service for the flying public, enhance safety, and boost aviation industry innovation."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Thune and Nelson Praise Senate Passage of Five-Year Federal Aviation Legislation with Transportation Security Reforms
Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 3, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Implementation of Positive Train Control
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Tweet - "#FAAReauthorization makes TSA more passenger-friendly by requiring it to post security checkpoint wait times online and expanding PreCheck program enrollment opportunities."
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Thune-Led Federal Aviation Administration Bill Includes Multiple Wins for South Dakota
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 2, 2018
Tweet - "The Senate is working to pass a bill that provides stability and critical reforms to our nation's aviation programs: Modernizing airport infrastructure Improving service for passengers Enhancing safety and security Boosting aircraft innovation Disaster assistance"
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 2, 2018
Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 22, 2018
House and Senate Committee Leaders Announce Agreement on Long-term FAA and Disaster Program Reform Legislation
Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 5, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Keeping Our Skies Secure: Oversight of the Transportation Security Administration
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 21, 2018
Thune Statement on Proposed Rule Updates for Truck Drivers
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 21, 2018
Tweet - ".@FMCSA's proposed changes to hours of service rules for truckers will bring us a step closer to letting truckers safely and efficiently comply with all requirements."
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 2, 2018
Thune Statement on Administration's Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards Announcement
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 1, 2018
Executive Session - Chairman John Thune
Sen. John Thune
June 6, 2018
Letter to Elaine Chao, Secretary of the Department of Transportation - DoT to fund Veterans Parkway Project in Sioux Falls
Sen. Mike Rounds
May 24, 2018
Rounds Supports Legislation to Provide Live Load Haulers with Additional Flexibility on ELD Rules
Sen. Mike Rounds
Date
Title
Politician
Aug. 18, 2020
Rounds, Smith and Baldwin Introduce Bipartisan Plan to Invest in Rural Public Transit
Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 17, 2020
U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Mike Rounds, Tammy Baldwin Introduce Bipartisan Plan to Invest in Rural Public Transit
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
June 4, 2020
Thune: COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights How Critical Transportation is to Our Economy
Sen.John Thune
May 26, 2020
Senators Hassan, Thune Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Passenger Rail in New Hampshire and Across the Country
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 21, 2020
Thune, Hassan Introduce Bill to Improve Railroad Infrastructure
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 21, 2020
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.John Thune
May 20, 2020
Committee Approves Bill to Provide States Flexibility in Spending FMCSA Grant Funds
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 14, 2020
Tweet - "America relies on our truckers to move food & other vital goods across our country. Drivers need more flexibility to safely operate their vehicles in interstate commerce. I've advocated for this rule change since I was chairman of @SenateCommerce . Thanks, @USDOT & @SecElaineChao ."
Sen.John Thune
May 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Lamb, Gibbs Lead Bipartisan Call to Fund Transportation Infrastructure
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 18, 2020
Johnson Praises Expanded Trucking Hours of Service Amid Pandemic
Rep.Dusty Johnson
March 5, 2020
Tweet - ". @NewsCenter1 covered the bill I recently intro'd that will help ensure that South Dakota tribes get the funding they need to properly maintain their roads."
Sen.John Thune
March 4, 2020
Tweet - ".@USDOT just announced that they've awarded a grant for over $14 million to make substantial track upgrades on the Ellis and Eastern Railroad. I was able to deliver the news to their teams personally this morning."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 28, 2020
Thune, Sinema Introduce Bill to Improve and Maintain Tribal Infrastructure
Sen.John Thune, ...
Feb. 28, 2020
Tweet - "Our South Dakota tribes have a lot of roads to maintain. They should get adequate funding to keep their communities safe. Intro'd a bill this week that will help ensure our tribes get the funding they need."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 11, 2019
Senate Advances Roberts, Peters, Thune, Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Representation for Agriculture, Forestry, and Rural Sectors on FAA's Drone Policy Board
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 22, 2019
Tweet - ".@SecElaineChao just announced that three of our South Dakota airports will be awarded $20.7 million in @USDOT grants to make safety and infrastructure improvements. Rapid City Regional Airport Joe Foss Field Watertown Regional Airport"
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 20, 2019
Merkley, Alexander, Carper, Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Create Monarch and Pollinator Highways
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Sat down with folks from @NSSGA today. We had a good discussion about the importance of U.S. infrastructure. This is an issue that's important to me & all South Dakotans. Our highways connect our communities and carry our South Dakota-made products across the country."
Sen.John Thune
Nov. 6, 2019
With Delegation Support, Brookings Receives Critical Infrastructure Grant
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 17, 2019
Tweet - "Sat down with folks from the South Dakota Auto Dealers Association today. Thanks to everyone who came by -- I appreciate your feedback."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Lots of damage to Advanced Auto Parts in Sioux Falls. It's hard to see so much wreckage, but I'm grateful to all of the first responders' for their hard work, to Mayor @PaulTenHaken for his leadership through this ordeal, & to the amazing volunteers who have helped with cleanup."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Met with the Spearfish Mayor @DanaBokeSPF and Michael Harmon to get an update on their project to develop a cross-wind runway in Spearfish. They are working hard to promote infrastructure investment in their community."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 10, 2019
Tweet - "Today, I shared some of my dad's many stories about "the golden age of railroads" with the folks from @ASLRRA. Railroads have been reliably carrying people & freight for over 100 years and will continue to do so for many more."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Proud to attend the Mobridge Airport ribbon cutting today to celebrate another point of connection for the people of South Dakota."
Sen.John Thune
July 30, 2019
Rounds-Supported Bill to Improve Highways and Bridges Advances out of Senate EPW Committee
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "The Senate just confirmed Steve Dickson to serve as Federal Aviation Administrator @FAANews. I look forward to working with him in this important role as we continue our work to enhance safety for the flying public and boost innovation for our aviation industry."
Sen.John Thune
May 17, 2019
Letter to Hon. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Hon. Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Hon. Ron Johnson, Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Hon. Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Spearhead Effort to Secure Funding for Tourism Organization Critical to U.S. Economy
Sen.John Thune, ...
April 29, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation - Senators Markey and Thune Call on the FAA to Initiate Remote ID Rulemaking for Drones
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
Jan. 2, 2019
Thune Statement on Confirmation of Patrick Fuchs to the Surface Transportation Board
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 6, 2018
With Rounds, Thune Support, Tea and U.S. Highway 83 Receive Critical Infrastructure Grants
Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 6, 2018
With Thune, Rounds Support, Tea and U.S. Highway 83 Receive Critical Infrastructure Grants
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 5, 2018
President Signs Five-Year FAA Reauthorization Bill into Law
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Rounds Statement on Five-Year FAA Reauthorization Act
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 3, 2018
Tweet - "#FAAReauthorization increases funding for the Law Enforcement Officer Reimbursement Program, which allows airports like Sioux Falls and Rapid City to staff police at security checkpoints."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Tweet - "Glad the Senate passed the bipartisan #FAAReauthorization Act, a bill that would reauthorize federal aviation programs to modernize airport infrastructure, improve service for the flying public, enhance safety, and boost aviation industry innovation."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Thune and Nelson Praise Senate Passage of Five-Year Federal Aviation Legislation with Transportation Security Reforms
Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 3, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Implementation of Positive Train Control
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Tweet - "#FAAReauthorization makes TSA more passenger-friendly by requiring it to post security checkpoint wait times online and expanding PreCheck program enrollment opportunities."
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 3, 2018
Thune-Led Federal Aviation Administration Bill Includes Multiple Wins for South Dakota
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 2, 2018
Tweet - "The Senate is working to pass a bill that provides stability and critical reforms to our nation's aviation programs: Modernizing airport infrastructure Improving service for passengers Enhancing safety and security Boosting aircraft innovation Disaster assistance"
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 2, 2018
Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 22, 2018
House and Senate Committee Leaders Announce Agreement on Long-term FAA and Disaster Program Reform Legislation
Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 5, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Keeping Our Skies Secure: Oversight of the Transportation Security Administration
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 21, 2018
Thune Statement on Proposed Rule Updates for Truck Drivers
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 21, 2018
Tweet - ".@FMCSA's proposed changes to hours of service rules for truckers will bring us a step closer to letting truckers safely and efficiently comply with all requirements."
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 2, 2018
Thune Statement on Administration's Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards Announcement
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 1, 2018
Executive Session - Chairman John Thune
Sen.John Thune
June 6, 2018
Letter to Elaine Chao, Secretary of the Department of Transportation - DoT to fund Veterans Parkway Project in Sioux Falls
Sen.Mike Rounds
May 24, 2018
Rounds Supports Legislation to Provide Live Load Haulers with Additional Flexibility on ELD Rules
Sen.Mike Rounds
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