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Aug. 17, 2020 U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Mike Rounds, Tammy Baldwin Introduce Bipartisan Plan to Invest in Rural Public Transit Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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
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 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen. John Thune
May 21, 2020 Thune, Hassan Introduce Bill to Improve Railroad Infrastructure 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, ...
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 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
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Speaker Pelosi, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, and the Hon. Charles Schumer - Gianforte Urges Leaders to Include Montana Priorities in Coronavirus Legislation Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 18, 2020 Johnson Praises Expanded Trucking Hours of Service Amid Pandemic Rep. Dusty Johnson
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "Good read. Countries that are continuing to use Huawei in their 5G infrastructure could impact US security. Just this week, I announced a bill to make comms infrastructure security a negotiating objective in future trade agreements." Sen. John Thune
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 5, 2020 Thune, Stabenow, Fischer, and Warner Introduce Bill to Protect U.S. From Digital Infrastructure Corruption Sen. John Thune, ...
March 4, 2020 Hearing of the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Legislation to Protect U.S. From Digital Infrastructure Corruption 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
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Based in Lyons, SD, @RosyFire makes fire trucks that are sent across the globe. Proud to have this great company in South Dakota. Thank you for the tour." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Had a good discussion with folks from @SDRuralWater today. I want to give a special thank you to my friend & chairman of the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System, Red Arndt, who -- for over 30 years -- has been instrumental in ensuring South Dakotans have access to clean water." Sen. John Thune
Jan. 27, 2020 President Trump Keeps Promise to Redefine WOTUS Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to Brigadier General Peter Helmlinger, Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Northwestern Division - Noem, Rounds Request U.S Army Corps of Engineers Increase Missouri River Mainstem Dam Releases to Prepare for Spring Runoff Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Capito, Baldwin, Rounds, Tester, Roberts Introduce Reform to Provide Affordable Housing for Volunteer Firefighters and First Responders Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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, ...
Oct. 24, 2019 Letter to Mr. John Hoeven, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Sanford Bishop, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, House Committee on Appropriations, and Mr. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on Senate and House Appropriators to Prioritize Rural Broadband Projects, Strengthen Funding for USDA ReConnect Program Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Infrastructure is a huge part of the 5G revolution and would not be possible without the hard work of tower climbers like Brandon and Ammon of @VIKORInc, who are helping to build out next-generation infrastructure across South Dakota and the rest of the country." Sen. John Thune
Oct. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Dropped in for a meeting w Sioux Falls Mayor @PaulTenHaken to get an update on his work for the city. He has a lot of impressive plans to continue Sioux Falls down the path of economic expansion & development. Look forward to more joint efforts on issues like infrastructure & 5G." Sen. John Thune
Sept. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Had a good discussion with the Associated General Contractors of South Dakota about important improvements that Congress can help make to America's infrastructure. Thankful for the input." Sen. John Thune
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. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Surveying the damage from the #SiouxFallsTornado at @AveraHealth. Their staff's efforts to keep all of their patients safe during the storm is inspiring and makes me extremely proud of my hometown. Plans to rebuild are already underway." 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. 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. 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. Mike Rounds, ...
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
Feb. 5, 2019 Rep. Johnson Applauds State of the Union Address Rep. Dusty Johnson
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. 10, 2018 Thune Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation Sen. John Thune
Date Title Politician
Aug. 17, 2020 U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Mike Rounds, Tammy Baldwin Introduce Bipartisan Plan to Invest in Rural Public Transit Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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
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 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen.John Thune
May 21, 2020 Thune, Hassan Introduce Bill to Improve Railroad Infrastructure 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, ...
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 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
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Speaker Pelosi, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, and the Hon. Charles Schumer - Gianforte Urges Leaders to Include Montana Priorities in Coronavirus Legislation Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 18, 2020 Johnson Praises Expanded Trucking Hours of Service Amid Pandemic Rep.Dusty Johnson
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "Good read. Countries that are continuing to use Huawei in their 5G infrastructure could impact US security. Just this week, I announced a bill to make comms infrastructure security a negotiating objective in future trade agreements." Sen.John Thune
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 5, 2020 Thune, Stabenow, Fischer, and Warner Introduce Bill to Protect U.S. From Digital Infrastructure Corruption Sen.John Thune, ...
March 4, 2020 Hearing of the Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Legislation to Protect U.S. From Digital Infrastructure Corruption 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
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Based in Lyons, SD, @RosyFire makes fire trucks that are sent across the globe. Proud to have this great company in South Dakota. Thank you for the tour." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Had a good discussion with folks from @SDRuralWater today. I want to give a special thank you to my friend & chairman of the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System, Red Arndt, who -- for over 30 years -- has been instrumental in ensuring South Dakotans have access to clean water." Sen.John Thune
Jan. 27, 2020 President Trump Keeps Promise to Redefine WOTUS Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to Brigadier General Peter Helmlinger, Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Northwestern Division - Noem, Rounds Request U.S Army Corps of Engineers Increase Missouri River Mainstem Dam Releases to Prepare for Spring Runoff Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Capito, Baldwin, Rounds, Tester, Roberts Introduce Reform to Provide Affordable Housing for Volunteer Firefighters and First Responders Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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, ...
Oct. 24, 2019 Letter to Mr. John Hoeven, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Sanford Bishop, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, House Committee on Appropriations, and Mr. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on Senate and House Appropriators to Prioritize Rural Broadband Projects, Strengthen Funding for USDA ReConnect Program Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
Oct. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Infrastructure is a huge part of the 5G revolution and would not be possible without the hard work of tower climbers like Brandon and Ammon of @VIKORInc, who are helping to build out next-generation infrastructure across South Dakota and the rest of the country." Sen.John Thune
Oct. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Dropped in for a meeting w Sioux Falls Mayor @PaulTenHaken to get an update on his work for the city. He has a lot of impressive plans to continue Sioux Falls down the path of economic expansion & development. Look forward to more joint efforts on issues like infrastructure & 5G." Sen.John Thune
Sept. 24, 2019 Tweet - "Had a good discussion with the Associated General Contractors of South Dakota about important improvements that Congress can help make to America's infrastructure. Thankful for the input." Sen.John Thune
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. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Surveying the damage from the #SiouxFallsTornado at @AveraHealth. Their staff's efforts to keep all of their patients safe during the storm is inspiring and makes me extremely proud of my hometown. Plans to rebuild are already underway." 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. 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. 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.Mike Rounds, ...
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
Feb. 5, 2019 Rep. Johnson Applauds State of the Union Address Rep.Dusty Johnson
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. 10, 2018 Thune Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation Sen.John Thune
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