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July 14, 2020 Tweet - "U.S. communications infrastructure can only be fully secure if our allies have similar safety standards. That's why the UK's ban of Huawei is important & why I intro'd the #NetworkSecurityTradeAct to ensure network security is a priority when negotiating future trade deals." Sen. John Thune
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "Good. We know that Huawei 5G tech could have the capability to share private user data with the Chinese government. The U.S. has already banned their tech in our networks -- good to see our allies following suit to protect our data from #China." Sen. John Thune
July 11, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Rules for the Digital Road Sen. John Thune
July 2, 2020 Thune, Moran, and Young Introduce Bill to Update E-SIGN Sen. John Thune, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "The effects of #COVID19 have further highlighted how powerful a tool telehealth can be now and in the future. Glad to see the @FCC recognizing the clear advantages of this technology and supplying providers in SD with the tools they need to invest more in #telehealth." Sen. John Thune
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Large internet & social media companies share content with billions of people globally. Their users deserve to have more up-front information about the companies' content moderation practices & should have the ability to hold companies accountable for these decisions." Sen. John Thune
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to work w/ @SenBrianSchatz to hold internet companies accountable & increase transparency in how platforms decide what info is (or is not) shared w/ their billions of users. Our bill, the #PACTact, would strengthen online transparency, accountability, & consumer protection." Sen. John Thune
June 24, 2020 Thune, Schatz Introduce Legislation to Update Section 230, Strengthen Rules, Transparency on Online Content Moderation, Hold Internet Companies Accountable for Moderation Practices Sen. John Thune, ...
June 18, 2020 Thune Introduces Bill to Advance Rural Broadband Services Sen. John Thune
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "As I've been saying…. "There's no question that information from Huawei routers has ultimately ended up in hands that would appear to be the state… However that happened, we're sure it happened." @EricSchmidt" Sen. John Thune
June 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wicker, Thune Encourage FCC Action on C-Band Spectrum Sen. John Thune, ...
June 12, 2020 Strengthening our Armed Forces Sen. Mike Rounds
June 11, 2020 Senate Armed Services Committee Approves National Defense Authorization Act with Rounds' Support Sen. Mike Rounds
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "It's easy to lose faith in the productiveness of social media dialogue when you see examples like this. @SenatorTimScott is one of the most thoughtful people I know. I'm glad he's leading the @SenateGOP charge to improve policing in this country & proud to call him a colleague." Sen. John Thune
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "Great example of what can be achieved when the government and private sector work together. That's exactly why a key part of my #TRACEDAct w/ @SenMarkey is promoting collaboration among stakeholders to trace back illegal robocalls." Sen. John Thune
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "Another great step forward for #5G deployment in the #USA. Removing federal red tape and regulations clears the path for more investment in next-generation technology networks across our country." Sen. John Thune
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "The effects of #COVID19 have further highlighted the advantages of #telehealth. Proud to see South Dakota's own @AveraHealth acting as an industry leader in this space. Supporting and expanding this technology will continue to be a priority for me." Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "One of the largest suppliers of 5G equipment is Huawei -- a Chinese company required to support #China intelligence activities. We know this tech is vulnerable to "backdoors" that could give #Beijing access to global communication networks, yet some U.S. allies are still using it." Sen. John Thune
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Great meeting with folks from Avera eCARE in Sioux Falls. #COVID19 has highlighted how powerful of a tool telehealth can be to meet our health care needs." Sen. John Thune
May 22, 2020 Capital Journal - Preparing the United States for the 5G future Sen. John Thune
May 20, 2020 Executive Session Sen. John Thune
May 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - Thune, Klobuchar Urge Treasury and Small Business Administration to Allow Telecommunications Cooperatives Paycheck Protection Program Eligibility Sen. John Thune, ...
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "I have so much faith in America's ability to innovate and create. Personal computers, email, smartphones, MRI, hearing aids, cardiac defibrillators, the list goes on. American inventions that have changed the world. We should all be rooting for Operation Warp Speed." Sen. John Thune
May 15, 2020 Letter to Chairman Pai, Commissioner O'Rielly, Commissioner Rosenworcel, Commissioner Starks, and Commissioner Carr - Inhofe, 31 Bipartisan Senators Urge FCC to Reconsider 'Harmful,' 'Hurried' Ligado Order Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Just left a @SenateCommerce hearing on broadband during #COVID19. It's clear that access to reliable internet services is a key part of what's kept our society turning during this crisis (i.e. distance learning for students, teleworking, and essential telehealth services)." Sen. John Thune
May 13, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science. and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on The State of Broadband Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. John Thune
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "I was pleased to join @SecretarySonny in announcing rural broadband funding for @SDNcomm in the Black Hills--this means more opportunities for telehealth, distance learning, precision ag, and so much more." Sen. John Thune
May 7, 2020 Committee Leaders Introduce Data Privacy Bill Sen. John Thune, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "China should be held accountable for under-reporting & lying about #COVID19 in their country. At a minimum, the world should ban the use of Huawei technology. If countries use Chinese tech in their #5G networks, China will be able to surveil & spy on people around the world." Sen. John Thune
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "The American workers who serve as our communications infrastructure technicians are vital to building, installing, & maintaining our nation's high-speed networks, which Americans are relying on more now than ever before. #TowerTechnicianAppreciationDay" Sen. John Thune
April 30, 2020 Thune, Wicker, Moran, Blackburn Announce Plans to Introduce Data Privacy Bill Sen. John Thune, ...
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "We're working to pass protections that require companies to provide Americans w/ more transparency & control over their personal health data during #COVID19. Businesses should be held accountable if they are collecting people's data without their knowledge or permission." Sen. John Thune
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "Extra #PPP relief funding passed & signed into law Hosted tele-town hall to hear from South Dakotans Used technology to meet virtually & stay connected more on how I'm working for you during #COVID19 Here's my modified #WeekInWashingtonWrapUp from Sioux Falls, SD" Sen. John Thune
April 24, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader , Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Spanberger, Davis, Plaskett Lead Bipartisan Call for Congress to Make "Historic Investment" in High-Speed Broadband Internet Infrastructure in Upcoming COVID-19 Response Packages Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Relief for Local News Media During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. John Thune, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to Russell Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Calling for Relief for Rural Broadcasters, Local Newspapers During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "As we increasingly rely on technology to do our jobs & stay connected, the importance of strong connectivity has been highlighted. @FCC 's move to make more spectrum available for unlicensed use will help advance services vital to rural America like telehealth & precision ag." Sen. John Thune
April 23, 2020 Thune Praises FCC Order to Expand Broadband Connectivity Sen. John Thune
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Collins calls for preservation of local media in the midst of COVID-19 Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 18, 2020 Tweet - "Question: What's one way the world can hold China accountable for its role in spreading the #COVID19 pandemic? Answer: By keeping Huawei equipment out of the world's 5G networks. "There are no easy answers, but there are simple answers." Ronald Reagan" Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2020 Capital Journal - Staying Connected While We're Staying Apart Sen. John Thune
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "Dems' doomsday claims over the collapse of the internet when the @FCC removed "Net Neutrality" rules in favor of an open internet have, again and again, been proven false. Here's yet another example" Sen. John Thune
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "To all the parents out there looking for ways to fill their kids' time with some educational activities, check out my lesson on lawmaking using the real-life example of my #TRACEDAct. I go through all the steps. Full 10-minute lesson here" Sen. John Thune
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Interesting read on our technology race with #China. I've been pushing legislation for years to strengthen our #5G infrastructure. This article underscores the importance of our #RaceTo5G." Sen. John Thune
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Jaime Herrera Beutler Urges Federal Agencies to Crack Down on Coronavirus-Related Scams Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand Telemental Health Services to Veterans During COVID-19 Outbreak Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Right now, as we increasingly rely on technology to connect with our loved ones and do our jobs, reliable connectivity is more important than ever. I've long encouraged the @FCC to open up more spectrum for Wi-Fi. Excited to see them moving forward on this." Sen. John Thune
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Illegal robocallers are trying to take advantage of the coronavirus crisis. But the @FCC is taking important steps (required by my #TRACEDAct) that will help protect consumers from these bad actors now and in the future." Sen. John Thune
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Senators Markey and Thune Call on FCC and Justice Dept. to Combat Coronavirus Robocalls Sen. John Thune, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "We're all hearing a lot in the news, on social media, and in conversations about "social distancing." Here's a good explanation of what it is and why it WORKS" Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "U.S. communications infrastructure can only be fully secure if our allies have similar safety standards. That's why the UK's ban of Huawei is important & why I intro'd the #NetworkSecurityTradeAct to ensure network security is a priority when negotiating future trade deals." Sen.John Thune
July 14, 2020 Tweet - "Good. We know that Huawei 5G tech could have the capability to share private user data with the Chinese government. The U.S. has already banned their tech in our networks -- good to see our allies following suit to protect our data from #China." Sen.John Thune
July 11, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Rules for the Digital Road Sen.John Thune
July 2, 2020 Thune, Moran, and Young Introduce Bill to Update E-SIGN Sen.John Thune, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "The effects of #COVID19 have further highlighted how powerful a tool telehealth can be now and in the future. Glad to see the @FCC recognizing the clear advantages of this technology and supplying providers in SD with the tools they need to invest more in #telehealth." Sen.John Thune
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Large internet & social media companies share content with billions of people globally. Their users deserve to have more up-front information about the companies' content moderation practices & should have the ability to hold companies accountable for these decisions." Sen.John Thune
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to work w/ @SenBrianSchatz to hold internet companies accountable & increase transparency in how platforms decide what info is (or is not) shared w/ their billions of users. Our bill, the #PACTact, would strengthen online transparency, accountability, & consumer protection." Sen.John Thune
June 24, 2020 Thune, Schatz Introduce Legislation to Update Section 230, Strengthen Rules, Transparency on Online Content Moderation, Hold Internet Companies Accountable for Moderation Practices Sen.John Thune, ...
June 18, 2020 Thune Introduces Bill to Advance Rural Broadband Services Sen.John Thune
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "As I've been saying…. "There's no question that information from Huawei routers has ultimately ended up in hands that would appear to be the state… However that happened, we're sure it happened." @EricSchmidt" Sen.John Thune
June 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wicker, Thune Encourage FCC Action on C-Band Spectrum Sen.John Thune, ...
June 12, 2020 Strengthening our Armed Forces Sen.Mike Rounds
June 11, 2020 Senate Armed Services Committee Approves National Defense Authorization Act with Rounds' Support Sen.Mike Rounds
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "It's easy to lose faith in the productiveness of social media dialogue when you see examples like this. @SenatorTimScott is one of the most thoughtful people I know. I'm glad he's leading the @SenateGOP charge to improve policing in this country & proud to call him a colleague." Sen.John Thune
June 10, 2020 Tweet - "Great example of what can be achieved when the government and private sector work together. That's exactly why a key part of my #TRACEDAct w/ @SenMarkey is promoting collaboration among stakeholders to trace back illegal robocalls." Sen.John Thune
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "Another great step forward for #5G deployment in the #USA. Removing federal red tape and regulations clears the path for more investment in next-generation technology networks across our country." Sen.John Thune
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "The effects of #COVID19 have further highlighted the advantages of #telehealth. Proud to see South Dakota's own @AveraHealth acting as an industry leader in this space. Supporting and expanding this technology will continue to be a priority for me." Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "One of the largest suppliers of 5G equipment is Huawei -- a Chinese company required to support #China intelligence activities. We know this tech is vulnerable to "backdoors" that could give #Beijing access to global communication networks, yet some U.S. allies are still using it." Sen.John Thune
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "Great meeting with folks from Avera eCARE in Sioux Falls. #COVID19 has highlighted how powerful of a tool telehealth can be to meet our health care needs." Sen.John Thune
May 22, 2020 Capital Journal - Preparing the United States for the 5G future Sen.John Thune
May 20, 2020 Executive Session Sen.John Thune
May 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - Thune, Klobuchar Urge Treasury and Small Business Administration to Allow Telecommunications Cooperatives Paycheck Protection Program Eligibility Sen.John Thune, ...
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "I have so much faith in America's ability to innovate and create. Personal computers, email, smartphones, MRI, hearing aids, cardiac defibrillators, the list goes on. American inventions that have changed the world. We should all be rooting for Operation Warp Speed." Sen.John Thune
May 15, 2020 Letter to Chairman Pai, Commissioner O'Rielly, Commissioner Rosenworcel, Commissioner Starks, and Commissioner Carr - Inhofe, 31 Bipartisan Senators Urge FCC to Reconsider 'Harmful,' 'Hurried' Ligado Order Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Just left a @SenateCommerce hearing on broadband during #COVID19. It's clear that access to reliable internet services is a key part of what's kept our society turning during this crisis (i.e. distance learning for students, teleworking, and essential telehealth services)." Sen.John Thune
May 13, 2020 Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science. and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on The State of Broadband Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.John Thune
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "I was pleased to join @SecretarySonny in announcing rural broadband funding for @SDNcomm in the Black Hills--this means more opportunities for telehealth, distance learning, precision ag, and so much more." Sen.John Thune
May 7, 2020 Committee Leaders Introduce Data Privacy Bill Sen.John Thune, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "China should be held accountable for under-reporting & lying about #COVID19 in their country. At a minimum, the world should ban the use of Huawei technology. If countries use Chinese tech in their #5G networks, China will be able to surveil & spy on people around the world." Sen.John Thune
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "The American workers who serve as our communications infrastructure technicians are vital to building, installing, & maintaining our nation's high-speed networks, which Americans are relying on more now than ever before. #TowerTechnicianAppreciationDay" Sen.John Thune
April 30, 2020 Thune, Wicker, Moran, Blackburn Announce Plans to Introduce Data Privacy Bill Sen.John Thune, ...
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "We're working to pass protections that require companies to provide Americans w/ more transparency & control over their personal health data during #COVID19. Businesses should be held accountable if they are collecting people's data without their knowledge or permission." Sen.John Thune
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "Extra #PPP relief funding passed & signed into law Hosted tele-town hall to hear from South Dakotans Used technology to meet virtually & stay connected more on how I'm working for you during #COVID19 Here's my modified #WeekInWashingtonWrapUp from Sioux Falls, SD" Sen.John Thune
April 24, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader , Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Spanberger, Davis, Plaskett Lead Bipartisan Call for Congress to Make "Historic Investment" in High-Speed Broadband Internet Infrastructure in Upcoming COVID-19 Response Packages Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Relief for Local News Media During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.John Thune, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to Russell Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Calling for Relief for Rural Broadcasters, Local Newspapers During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "As we increasingly rely on technology to do our jobs & stay connected, the importance of strong connectivity has been highlighted. @FCC 's move to make more spectrum available for unlicensed use will help advance services vital to rural America like telehealth & precision ag." Sen.John Thune
April 23, 2020 Thune Praises FCC Order to Expand Broadband Connectivity Sen.John Thune
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Collins calls for preservation of local media in the midst of COVID-19 Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 18, 2020 Tweet - "Question: What's one way the world can hold China accountable for its role in spreading the #COVID19 pandemic? Answer: By keeping Huawei equipment out of the world's 5G networks. "There are no easy answers, but there are simple answers." Ronald Reagan" Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2020 Capital Journal - Staying Connected While We're Staying Apart Sen.John Thune
April 15, 2020 Tweet - "Dems' doomsday claims over the collapse of the internet when the @FCC removed "Net Neutrality" rules in favor of an open internet have, again and again, been proven false. Here's yet another example" Sen.John Thune
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "To all the parents out there looking for ways to fill their kids' time with some educational activities, check out my lesson on lawmaking using the real-life example of my #TRACEDAct. I go through all the steps. Full 10-minute lesson here" Sen.John Thune
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "Interesting read on our technology race with #China. I've been pushing legislation for years to strengthen our #5G infrastructure. This article underscores the importance of our #RaceTo5G." Sen.John Thune
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Jaime Herrera Beutler Urges Federal Agencies to Crack Down on Coronavirus-Related Scams Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester, Colleagues Urge VA to Expand Telemental Health Services to Veterans During COVID-19 Outbreak Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 1, 2020 Tweet - "Right now, as we increasingly rely on technology to connect with our loved ones and do our jobs, reliable connectivity is more important than ever. I've long encouraged the @FCC to open up more spectrum for Wi-Fi. Excited to see them moving forward on this." Sen.John Thune
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Illegal robocallers are trying to take advantage of the coronavirus crisis. But the @FCC is taking important steps (required by my #TRACEDAct) that will help protect consumers from these bad actors now and in the future." Sen.John Thune
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, and the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Senators Markey and Thune Call on FCC and Justice Dept. to Combat Coronavirus Robocalls Sen.John Thune, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "We're all hearing a lot in the news, on social media, and in conversations about "social distancing." Here's a good explanation of what it is and why it WORKS" Sen.John Thune
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