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Feb. 8, 2024
Thune Secures Key South Dakota Priorities in FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 10, 2023
Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Press Buttigieg On Grants Favoring New York City Rail Projects Over Rest of Country
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 4, 2023
Thune Presses FAA Nominee on Need to Strengthen Pilot Training
Sen. John Thune
April 20, 2023
Thune Bill Would Stop Automakers From Double-Dipping in Electric Vehicle Subsidies
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 13, 2023
Letter to Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Chairman Sam Graves & Ranking Member Rick Larsen Promise Vigorous Oversight of DOT Plans to Prevent Another FAA System Failure
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 18, 2022
Johnson, Lummis, Stanton Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Highway Permitting Reform Legislation
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Sept. 15, 2022
Rounds Introduces Bill to Remove Burdensome Regulations on American Trucking Industry
Sen. Mike Rounds
July 26, 2022
Johnson, Roy Introduce Bill to Alleviate Pilot Shortage by Raising Mandatory Retirement Age
Rep. Dusty Johnson
June 14, 2022
Sinema & Thune Introduce Bipartisan Bill Creating Jobs, Expanding Aviation Opportunities
Sen. John Thune, ...
May 23, 2022
Letter to Hon. Martin Oberman, Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board - Senators Baldwin, Cramer, Colleagues Press Surface Transportation Board on Rail Disruptions, Ease Supply Chain Challenges
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 23, 2022
Letter to Martin Oberman, Chair of the Surface Transportation Board - Capito, Manchin Urge Surface Transportation Board Chairman to Address Freight Delays, Service Disruptions
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 6, 2022
Rounds Delivers Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing on Rural Transit
Sen. Mike Rounds
March 22, 2022
Bipartisan Legislation Led by Klobuchar, Thune to Boost Exports and Ease Shipping Backlogs Passes Commerce Committee
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rogers Joins Colleagues in Calling for Immediate End to Transportation Mask Mandate
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Urge President Biden to "Use Tools Available to Ensure Contract Negotiations with West Coast Ports are Successful"
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 10, 2022
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rubio, Wicker, Colleagues Call to End Biden's Covid Travel Restrictions, Mask Mandate
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 7, 2022
Letter to Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Davis, Graves Ask Biden Administration to Rescind Guidance Intended to Deter Road Projects
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 3, 2022
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on the Ocean Shipping Reform Act
Sen. John Thune
March 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Tillis Pushes for Proper Implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 18, 2022
Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Romney, Colleagues Lead Effort to Ensure Proper Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 18, 2022
Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Portman, Republican Colleagues Send Letter to U.S. Department of Transportation to Ensure Proper Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 18, 2022
Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Fischer Leads Effort to Ensure Proper Implementation of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 4, 2022
Pump the Brakes, Sec. Buttigieg!
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Hinson Calls on Administration to Rescind Executive Order Requiring Federal Agencies to Purchase "Zero Emission" Vehicles
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to the United States Senate - Finance Committee Republicans: EV Provisions Unfairly Favor Certain Companies, Hurt American Workers, and Undermine America's Trade Interests
Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
Letter to President Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Blackburn, Daines, Colleagues Push Biden To Reverse Vaccine Mandate For Truckers Crossing The Northern Border
Sen. John Thune, ...
Nov. 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman Senate Committee on Finance; Hon. Mike Crapo, Ranking Member Senate Committee on Finance - Grassley, Casey, Blackburn Lead 38 Colleagues In Push To Fix Tax Treatment Of Pandemic Aid For Passenger Vehicle Industry
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Marty Walsh, Secretary US Dept. of Labor - Address Supply Chain Crisis
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 4, 2021
Johnson: DOT Is Asleep at the Wheel
Rep. Dusty Johnson
June 25, 2021
House Biofuels Caucus Statement on Supreme Court's Renewable Fuel Standard Decision and the Future Integrity of the RFS
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
June 23, 2021
The Washington Post "Washington Post Live" - Transcript: Sen. Rounds Discusses Cattle Market, Ransomware and Infrastructure on Washington Post Live
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 16, 2021
Tweet - ".@SenateCommerce unanimously supported my autonomous vehicle legislation in 2017. Today, Ds blocked it. Nothing has changed -- but Ds are now bowing to pressure from special interest groups to squash my bill. If we don't get on top of this issue, China will happily take the lead."
Sen. John Thune
May 27, 2021
Automated Vehicles
Sen. John Thune
May 27, 2021
Thune: Consumers Should Never Have to Question Whether They Will Have Access to Reliable and Affordable Energy and Fuel
Sen. John Thune
April 27, 2021
Tweet - "Infrastructure can be bipartisan, but President Biden's proposal lumps in liberal policies as "infrastructure" & spends TRILLIONS more tax-payer dollars. Republicans have developed a plan that would invest more in America's roads & bridges at a fraction of the cost."
Sen. John Thune
April 6, 2021
House Members Hold Meeting with Federal Maritime Commission on Shipping Delays Impacting Ag Sector
Rep. Dusty Johnson
March 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Michael A. Khouri, Chair of the Federal Maritime Commission - Davis, Over 100 Members of Congress Send Letter to Address Carriers Declining to Ship U.S. Agriculture Exports from U.S. Ports
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 25, 2021
Thune, Hassan Reintroduce Bill to Improve Railroad Infrastructure
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 23, 2021
Thune, Sinema Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve and Maintain Tribal Infrastructure
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Nomination of Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 21, 2021
Tweet - "Questioned @PeteButtigieg at his nomination hearing for Secretary of Transportation. He showed an interest in working together to make additional improvements to rural and tribal infrastructure -- important priorities for South Dakota and me. A good sign."
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 2, 2020
Problem Solvers Caucus, Senate Partners Unveil Bipartisan , Bicameral 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 18, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Senators Collins, Reed Call for Financial Assistance for Bus & Passenger Ferry Industries in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 17, 2020
Langevin, Cicilline, Johnson, Introduce Stopgap Measure to Continue Transportation Projects During the Pandemic
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 15, 2020
Blackburn, Thune Move to Expand TSA PreCheck Enrollment Options for Rural Americans
Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
With Delegation Support, Department of Transportation Awards South Dakota Critical Highway Funding
Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 6, 2020
South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Staying on Course to Advance Self-Driving Vehicles
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 3, 2020
Tweet - "Any #AV policy must ensure 3 things: 1. preserve roles of federal & state regulators 2. build on @NHTSAgov 's efforts to update regulations not written with AVs in mind 3. enhance NHTSA's ability to expand testing & grant exemptions if existing regulations block safety innovations"
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 3, 2020
Tweet - "Automated vehicles have the potential to drastically improve safety on America's roads. I was glad to be a part of @USDOT @SecElaineChao 's launch of the AV TEST initiative. America should be leading the way to harness the safety & economic benefits of this emerging technology."
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation, the Hon. Steve Dickenson, Administrator Federal Aviation Administration - Inhofe, Van Hollen, Senators Urge DOT and FAA to Authorize Aviation Workforce Grant Programs
Sen. John Thune, ...
Date
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Politician
Feb. 8, 2024
Thune Secures Key South Dakota Priorities in FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 10, 2023
Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Press Buttigieg On Grants Favoring New York City Rail Projects Over Rest of Country
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 4, 2023
Thune Presses FAA Nominee on Need to Strengthen Pilot Training
Sen.John Thune
April 20, 2023
Thune Bill Would Stop Automakers From Double-Dipping in Electric Vehicle Subsidies
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 13, 2023
Letter to Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Chairman Sam Graves & Ranking Member Rick Larsen Promise Vigorous Oversight of DOT Plans to Prevent Another FAA System Failure
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 18, 2022
Johnson, Lummis, Stanton Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Highway Permitting Reform Legislation
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Sept. 15, 2022
Rounds Introduces Bill to Remove Burdensome Regulations on American Trucking Industry
Sen.Mike Rounds
July 26, 2022
Johnson, Roy Introduce Bill to Alleviate Pilot Shortage by Raising Mandatory Retirement Age
Rep.Dusty Johnson
June 14, 2022
Sinema & Thune Introduce Bipartisan Bill Creating Jobs, Expanding Aviation Opportunities
Sen.John Thune, ...
May 23, 2022
Letter to Hon. Martin Oberman, Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board - Senators Baldwin, Cramer, Colleagues Press Surface Transportation Board on Rail Disruptions, Ease Supply Chain Challenges
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 23, 2022
Letter to Martin Oberman, Chair of the Surface Transportation Board - Capito, Manchin Urge Surface Transportation Board Chairman to Address Freight Delays, Service Disruptions
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 6, 2022
Rounds Delivers Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing on Rural Transit
Sen.Mike Rounds
March 22, 2022
Bipartisan Legislation Led by Klobuchar, Thune to Boost Exports and Ease Shipping Backlogs Passes Commerce Committee
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rogers Joins Colleagues in Calling for Immediate End to Transportation Mask Mandate
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Urge President Biden to "Use Tools Available to Ensure Contract Negotiations with West Coast Ports are Successful"
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 10, 2022
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rubio, Wicker, Colleagues Call to End Biden's Covid Travel Restrictions, Mask Mandate
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 7, 2022
Letter to Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Davis, Graves Ask Biden Administration to Rescind Guidance Intended to Deter Road Projects
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 3, 2022
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on the Ocean Shipping Reform Act
Sen.John Thune
March 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Tillis Pushes for Proper Implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 18, 2022
Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Romney, Colleagues Lead Effort to Ensure Proper Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 18, 2022
Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Portman, Republican Colleagues Send Letter to U.S. Department of Transportation to Ensure Proper Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 18, 2022
Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Fischer Leads Effort to Ensure Proper Implementation of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Feb. 4, 2022
Pump the Brakes, Sec. Buttigieg!
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Hinson Calls on Administration to Rescind Executive Order Requiring Federal Agencies to Purchase "Zero Emission" Vehicles
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to the United States Senate - Finance Committee Republicans: EV Provisions Unfairly Favor Certain Companies, Hurt American Workers, and Undermine America's Trade Interests
Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
Letter to President Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Blackburn, Daines, Colleagues Push Biden To Reverse Vaccine Mandate For Truckers Crossing The Northern Border
Sen.John Thune, ...
Nov. 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman Senate Committee on Finance; Hon. Mike Crapo, Ranking Member Senate Committee on Finance - Grassley, Casey, Blackburn Lead 38 Colleagues In Push To Fix Tax Treatment Of Pandemic Aid For Passenger Vehicle Industry
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Nov. 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Marty Walsh, Secretary US Dept. of Labor - Address Supply Chain Crisis
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Nov. 4, 2021
Johnson: DOT Is Asleep at the Wheel
Rep.Dusty Johnson
June 25, 2021
House Biofuels Caucus Statement on Supreme Court's Renewable Fuel Standard Decision and the Future Integrity of the RFS
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
June 23, 2021
The Washington Post "Washington Post Live" - Transcript: Sen. Rounds Discusses Cattle Market, Ransomware and Infrastructure on Washington Post Live
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 16, 2021
Tweet - ".@SenateCommerce unanimously supported my autonomous vehicle legislation in 2017. Today, Ds blocked it. Nothing has changed -- but Ds are now bowing to pressure from special interest groups to squash my bill. If we don't get on top of this issue, China will happily take the lead."
Sen.John Thune
May 27, 2021
Automated Vehicles
Sen.John Thune
May 27, 2021
Thune: Consumers Should Never Have to Question Whether They Will Have Access to Reliable and Affordable Energy and Fuel
Sen.John Thune
April 27, 2021
Tweet - "Infrastructure can be bipartisan, but President Biden's proposal lumps in liberal policies as "infrastructure" & spends TRILLIONS more tax-payer dollars. Republicans have developed a plan that would invest more in America's roads & bridges at a fraction of the cost."
Sen.John Thune
April 6, 2021
House Members Hold Meeting with Federal Maritime Commission on Shipping Delays Impacting Ag Sector
Rep.Dusty Johnson
March 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Michael A. Khouri, Chair of the Federal Maritime Commission - Davis, Over 100 Members of Congress Send Letter to Address Carriers Declining to Ship U.S. Agriculture Exports from U.S. Ports
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Feb. 25, 2021
Thune, Hassan Reintroduce Bill to Improve Railroad Infrastructure
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 23, 2021
Thune, Sinema Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve and Maintain Tribal Infrastructure
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Nomination of Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 21, 2021
Tweet - "Questioned @PeteButtigieg at his nomination hearing for Secretary of Transportation. He showed an interest in working together to make additional improvements to rural and tribal infrastructure -- important priorities for South Dakota and me. A good sign."
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 2, 2020
Problem Solvers Caucus, Senate Partners Unveil Bipartisan , Bicameral 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 18, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Senators Collins, Reed Call for Financial Assistance for Bus & Passenger Ferry Industries in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Sept. 17, 2020
Langevin, Cicilline, Johnson, Introduce Stopgap Measure to Continue Transportation Projects During the Pandemic
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 15, 2020
Blackburn, Thune Move to Expand TSA PreCheck Enrollment Options for Rural Americans
Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 10, 2020
With Delegation Support, Department of Transportation Awards South Dakota Critical Highway Funding
Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Sept. 6, 2020
South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: Staying on Course to Advance Self-Driving Vehicles
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 3, 2020
Tweet - "Any #AV policy must ensure 3 things: 1. preserve roles of federal & state regulators 2. build on @NHTSAgov 's efforts to update regulations not written with AVs in mind 3. enhance NHTSA's ability to expand testing & grant exemptions if existing regulations block safety innovations"
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 3, 2020
Tweet - "Automated vehicles have the potential to drastically improve safety on America's roads. I was glad to be a part of @USDOT @SecElaineChao 's launch of the AV TEST initiative. America should be leading the way to harness the safety & economic benefits of this emerging technology."
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation, the Hon. Steve Dickenson, Administrator Federal Aviation Administration - Inhofe, Van Hollen, Senators Urge DOT and FAA to Authorize Aviation Workforce Grant Programs
Sen.John Thune, ...
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