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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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