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Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Sat down with several leaders from the SD telecommunications industry today to discuss our efforts to expand broadband in our state. They've made a lot of progress building out reliable internet for South Dakotans in rural areas. I look forward to continuing our work together." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 12, 2021 It's Time Congress Pulled Back the Curtain on Social Media Algorithms Sen. John Thune
Nov. 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Thune Leads Republican Colleagues in Urging USDA to Reverse Decision to Include So-Called "Net Neutrality" Commitments in ReConnect Program Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Had a great conversation with service members & other rising leaders who are taking a U.S. government class at @NWC_NDU . They had insightful questions, & we discussed everything from cybersecurity and modern threats to how social media algorithms influence the national dialogue." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Thune, Colleagues Urge USDA to Prioritize Broadband Funding to Rural Americans Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Asked @TikTok at @SenateCommerce about @WSJ article that described how its algorithm serves up inappropriate videos to minors. They couldn't give me a direct answer. Parents deserve better from these social media companies. My bills would increase transparency & accountability." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2021 Tweet - "I'm concerned about social media algorithms & how they can manipulate users' experiences -- especially for kids. I strongly believe my two bills, the #PACTact & #FilterBubbleTransparencyAct, can help. My colleagues & I are serious about addressing these issues. Let's get to work." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2021 Tweet - "TikTok's ties to the Chinese Communist Party via Bytedance, Tiktok's Chinese owner, are concerning." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 26, 2021 Thune Questions TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube Representatives, Pushes for Increased Transparency Sen. John Thune
Oct. 20, 2021 Cortez Masto Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Establish a National 6G Strategy to Improve Broadband Access Sen. John Thune, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Designating October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Facebook users should be given more transparency & power over what info they're fed on FB. Users need to be empowered to make their own decisions about the content they want to see." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Social Media algorithms force users into information bubbles where they're not hearing anything else. All to keep people glued on their platform and make more $$. Consumers deserve transparency & power over how their content is being filtered. @SenateCommerce , let's get to work." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 29, 2021 Thune Discusses Need For Big Tech Algorithm Transparency and Platform Accountability Sen. John Thune
Aug. 31, 2021 Tweet - "Important work is happening near Armour, SD to help South Dakotans in the area get a reliable internet connection. I visited with crews laying @GoldenWestCoop fiber-optic lines today. Projects like this are a huge step in bringing high-speed broadband internet to rural America." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Congressman Pence Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Secretary of Commerce to Address Telecom Supply Chain Shortages Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 4, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Evelyn Remaley, Acting Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration - Thune, Wicker Question NTIA's Ability to Effectively Administer Broadband Programs Sen. John Thune
July 28, 2021 Hagerty, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to End Government Collusion with Big Tech to Censor Americans' Speech Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
July 15, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Jessica Rosenworcel, Acting Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission - Thune, Wicker Urge FCC to Move Quickly in RDOF Application Review Sen. John Thune
July 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Jessica Rosenworcel, Acting Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wicker, Thune Urge FCC to Move Quickly in RDOF Application Review Sen. John Thune, ...
June 30, 2021 Rounds, Inhofe, Duckworth Introduce RETAIN GPS Act Sen. Mike Rounds
June 22, 2021 South Dakotan Joins Thune at Hearing to Highlight Need to Build Strong and Resilient Broadband Sen. John Thune
June 17, 2021 Censorship Sen. John Thune
June 10, 2021 Tweet - "A positive step forward. COVID-19 & recent cybersecurity breaches have highlighted concerns about concentrating meat processing at a small number of plants. Next: my Strengthening Local Processing Act would lower barriers for more CIS programs to open market access for ranchers." Sen. John Thune
June 10, 2021 Thune, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Internet Platform Transparency Sen. John Thune
June 9, 2021 Cybersecurity Sen. John Thune
May 28, 2021 Tweet - "It's never been more clear how important a reliable internet connection is for Americans -- from telehealth to distance learning, this year has shown how vital broadband connectivity is for human connectivity. I'm fighting to expand broadband in rural SD." Sen. John Thune
May 27, 2021 Thune Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Advance Rural Broadband Services Sen. John Thune
May 11, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Risch, Luján Lead Bipartisan Letter in Support of National Labs Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 30, 2021 Letter to Mr. Jeffrey Bezos, Chief Executive Officer of Amazon - Lankford, Colleagues Condemn Amazon for Removing Justice Clarence Thomas Documentary Sen. John Thune, ...
April 29, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Thune, Wicker Request GAO Review of FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Sen. John Thune
April 29, 2021 Tweet - "While U.S. companies currently lead the world in AV technology, China is already acting boldly to overtake the USA in AV tech. We must quickly update regulations to match impressive private-sector innovation. Good-paying jobs & billions of dollars in investment are at stake." Sen. John Thune
April 28, 2021 Thune Bill to Address Telecommunications Workforce Shortage Clears Key Senate Hurdle Sen. John Thune
March 29, 2021 Tweet - "Had a candid convo at the SF Rotary today. One thing I discussed was the dangers I see w/ social media. Big tech's goal is to keep you on the platform, so they reinforce what you already believe. My bill requires big tech to tell you when your feed is being manipulated by AI." Sen. John Thune
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Right now, Big Tech isn't held accountable for actions to suppress or promote online content. They have power over what information millions of Americans see. I announced a bill to reform Section 230 protections & expose Big Tech bias by requiring transparency & due process." Sen. John Thune
March 17, 2021 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen. John Thune
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "Social media companies need to be extremely transparent about any content they hide, suppress, or promote, and establish due process for users whose content they remove. The millions of Americans who use their platforms deserve that." Sen. John Thune
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "There's a big bias problem in big tech. I have a bipartisan bill on the books that would go a long way toward making social media platforms more accountable to Americans and increasing transparency around what content they suppress or promote." Sen. John Thune
March 9, 2021 Johnson, Spanberger Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Broadband Internet Speeds, Close Digital Divide Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 9, 2021 Spanberger Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Broadband Internet Speeds, Close Digital Divide Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Thune, Stabenow, Fischer, Warner Reintroduce Bill to Protect U.S. From Digital Infrastructure Corruption Sen. John Thune
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "A lot of jargon here, but this is a very important step toward getting the power of 5G technology in Americans' pockets. My MOBILE NOW Act directed the @FCC to work with @NTIAgov to make more spectrum available for 5G for this reason." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "I'm focused on making policies that create good-paying jobs. I just announced a bipartisan bill that would help workers get the skills they need to succeed in telecom jobs & also help address workforce shortages that could hinder deployment of #5G & rural broadband -- a win-win." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 2, 2021 Thune, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Address the Telecommunications Workforce Shortage Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 19, 2021 Letter to Chairman Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Walberg leads bipartisan letter to FCC on rural broadband deployment Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 22, 2020 Thune Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief Package Sen. John Thune
Dec. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Earlier this week I joined several of my Senate colleagues in a letter to @FBI & @CISAgov requesting preliminary info on the brazen cyberattack against multiple government agencies, which has been attributed to Russia." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 14, 2020 Wicker, Thune, Moran Statement on Government Cyberattack Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "As @FCC commissioner, Nathan Simington will champion rural broadband, support America's race to 5G, & protect an open internet. I was happy to vote yes on his confirmation today and look forward to working with him." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 3, 2020 Rounds Statement on Inclusion of National Cyber Director in NDAA Conference Report Sen. Mike Rounds
Date Title Politician
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Sat down with several leaders from the SD telecommunications industry today to discuss our efforts to expand broadband in our state. They've made a lot of progress building out reliable internet for South Dakotans in rural areas. I look forward to continuing our work together." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 12, 2021 It's Time Congress Pulled Back the Curtain on Social Media Algorithms Sen.John Thune
Nov. 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Thune Leads Republican Colleagues in Urging USDA to Reverse Decision to Include So-Called "Net Neutrality" Commitments in ReConnect Program Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Had a great conversation with service members & other rising leaders who are taking a U.S. government class at @NWC_NDU . They had insightful questions, & we discussed everything from cybersecurity and modern threats to how social media algorithms influence the national dialogue." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Thune, Colleagues Urge USDA to Prioritize Broadband Funding to Rural Americans Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Asked @TikTok at @SenateCommerce about @WSJ article that described how its algorithm serves up inappropriate videos to minors. They couldn't give me a direct answer. Parents deserve better from these social media companies. My bills would increase transparency & accountability." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2021 Tweet - "I'm concerned about social media algorithms & how they can manipulate users' experiences -- especially for kids. I strongly believe my two bills, the #PACTact & #FilterBubbleTransparencyAct, can help. My colleagues & I are serious about addressing these issues. Let's get to work." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2021 Tweet - "TikTok's ties to the Chinese Communist Party via Bytedance, Tiktok's Chinese owner, are concerning." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 26, 2021 Thune Questions TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube Representatives, Pushes for Increased Transparency Sen.John Thune
Oct. 20, 2021 Cortez Masto Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Establish a National 6G Strategy to Improve Broadband Access Sen.John Thune, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Designating October as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Oct. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Facebook users should be given more transparency & power over what info they're fed on FB. Users need to be empowered to make their own decisions about the content they want to see." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Social Media algorithms force users into information bubbles where they're not hearing anything else. All to keep people glued on their platform and make more $$. Consumers deserve transparency & power over how their content is being filtered. @SenateCommerce , let's get to work." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 29, 2021 Thune Discusses Need For Big Tech Algorithm Transparency and Platform Accountability Sen.John Thune
Aug. 31, 2021 Tweet - "Important work is happening near Armour, SD to help South Dakotans in the area get a reliable internet connection. I visited with crews laying @GoldenWestCoop fiber-optic lines today. Projects like this are a huge step in bringing high-speed broadband internet to rural America." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Congressman Pence Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Secretary of Commerce to Address Telecom Supply Chain Shortages Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Aug. 4, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Evelyn Remaley, Acting Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration - Thune, Wicker Question NTIA's Ability to Effectively Administer Broadband Programs Sen.John Thune
July 28, 2021 Hagerty, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to End Government Collusion with Big Tech to Censor Americans' Speech Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
July 15, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Jessica Rosenworcel, Acting Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission - Thune, Wicker Urge FCC to Move Quickly in RDOF Application Review Sen.John Thune
July 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Jessica Rosenworcel, Acting Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wicker, Thune Urge FCC to Move Quickly in RDOF Application Review Sen.John Thune, ...
June 30, 2021 Rounds, Inhofe, Duckworth Introduce RETAIN GPS Act Sen.Mike Rounds
June 22, 2021 South Dakotan Joins Thune at Hearing to Highlight Need to Build Strong and Resilient Broadband Sen.John Thune
June 17, 2021 Censorship Sen.John Thune
June 10, 2021 Tweet - "A positive step forward. COVID-19 & recent cybersecurity breaches have highlighted concerns about concentrating meat processing at a small number of plants. Next: my Strengthening Local Processing Act would lower barriers for more CIS programs to open market access for ranchers." Sen.John Thune
June 10, 2021 Thune, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Internet Platform Transparency Sen.John Thune
June 9, 2021 Cybersecurity Sen.John Thune
May 28, 2021 Tweet - "It's never been more clear how important a reliable internet connection is for Americans -- from telehealth to distance learning, this year has shown how vital broadband connectivity is for human connectivity. I'm fighting to expand broadband in rural SD." Sen.John Thune
May 27, 2021 Thune Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Advance Rural Broadband Services Sen.John Thune
May 11, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Risch, Luján Lead Bipartisan Letter in Support of National Labs Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 30, 2021 Letter to Mr. Jeffrey Bezos, Chief Executive Officer of Amazon - Lankford, Colleagues Condemn Amazon for Removing Justice Clarence Thomas Documentary Sen.John Thune, ...
April 29, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Thune, Wicker Request GAO Review of FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Sen.John Thune
April 29, 2021 Tweet - "While U.S. companies currently lead the world in AV technology, China is already acting boldly to overtake the USA in AV tech. We must quickly update regulations to match impressive private-sector innovation. Good-paying jobs & billions of dollars in investment are at stake." Sen.John Thune
April 28, 2021 Thune Bill to Address Telecommunications Workforce Shortage Clears Key Senate Hurdle Sen.John Thune
March 29, 2021 Tweet - "Had a candid convo at the SF Rotary today. One thing I discussed was the dangers I see w/ social media. Big tech's goal is to keep you on the platform, so they reinforce what you already believe. My bill requires big tech to tell you when your feed is being manipulated by AI." Sen.John Thune
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Right now, Big Tech isn't held accountable for actions to suppress or promote online content. They have power over what information millions of Americans see. I announced a bill to reform Section 230 protections & expose Big Tech bias by requiring transparency & due process." Sen.John Thune
March 17, 2021 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen.John Thune
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "Social media companies need to be extremely transparent about any content they hide, suppress, or promote, and establish due process for users whose content they remove. The millions of Americans who use their platforms deserve that." Sen.John Thune
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "There's a big bias problem in big tech. I have a bipartisan bill on the books that would go a long way toward making social media platforms more accountable to Americans and increasing transparency around what content they suppress or promote." Sen.John Thune
March 9, 2021 Johnson, Spanberger Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Broadband Internet Speeds, Close Digital Divide Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 9, 2021 Spanberger Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Broadband Internet Speeds, Close Digital Divide Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Thune, Stabenow, Fischer, Warner Reintroduce Bill to Protect U.S. From Digital Infrastructure Corruption Sen.John Thune
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "A lot of jargon here, but this is a very important step toward getting the power of 5G technology in Americans' pockets. My MOBILE NOW Act directed the @FCC to work with @NTIAgov to make more spectrum available for 5G for this reason." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "I'm focused on making policies that create good-paying jobs. I just announced a bipartisan bill that would help workers get the skills they need to succeed in telecom jobs & also help address workforce shortages that could hinder deployment of #5G & rural broadband -- a win-win." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 2, 2021 Thune, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Address the Telecommunications Workforce Shortage Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 19, 2021 Letter to Chairman Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Walberg leads bipartisan letter to FCC on rural broadband deployment Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 22, 2020 Thune Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief Package Sen.John Thune
Dec. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Earlier this week I joined several of my Senate colleagues in a letter to @FBI & @CISAgov requesting preliminary info on the brazen cyberattack against multiple government agencies, which has been attributed to Russia." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 14, 2020 Wicker, Thune, Moran Statement on Government Cyberattack Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "As @FCC commissioner, Nathan Simington will champion rural broadband, support America's race to 5G, & protect an open internet. I was happy to vote yes on his confirmation today and look forward to working with him." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 3, 2020 Rounds Statement on Inclusion of National Cyber Director in NDAA Conference Report Sen.Mike Rounds
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