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Oct. 10, 2018
Thune Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation
Sen. John Thune
Oct. 10, 2018
Rounds Statement on Senate Passage of Water Infrastructure Bill
Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 5, 2018
President Signs Five-Year FAA Reauthorization Bill into Law
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
Thune-Led Federal Aviation Administration Bill Includes Multiple Wins for South Dakota
Sen. John Thune
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
Rounds Statement on Five-Year FAA Reauthorization Act
Sen. Mike Rounds
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
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. 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. 18, 2018
Hurricane Florence
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
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. 21, 2018
Thune Statement on Proposed Rule Updates for Truck Drivers
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 3, 2018
Rounds, Whitehouse, Alexander, Booker Introduce IMAGINE Act to Spur Use of Innovative Materials in Rebuilding American Infrastructure
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 2, 2018
Thune Statement on Administration's Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards Announcement
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 2, 2018
Whitehouse, Alexander, Rounds, Booker Introduce Imagine Act to Spur Use of Innovative Materials in Rebuilding American Infrastructure
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
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
June 5, 2018
At Thune's Request, U.S. DOT to Fund Veterans Parkway Project in Sioux Falls
Sen. John Thune
June 1, 2018
Updating South Dakota's Water Infrastructure
Sen. Mike Rounds
May 24, 2018
Rounds Supports Legislation to Provide Live Load Haulers with Additional Flexibility on ELD Rules
Sen. Mike Rounds
May 22, 2018
Rounds Statement on EPW Committee Passage of Water Infrastructure Bill
Sen. Mike Rounds
May 17, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Raymond Martinez, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration - More Hours of Service Flexibility, Again Raises Concerns of Ag and Livestock Haulers
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 16, 2018
Thune Statement on Senate Democrats' Objection to Bipartisan Net Neutrality Legislation, Vote on Markey CRA Resolution
Sen. John Thune
May 4, 2018
Tweet - "Thanks to everyone who came out to the @sfairport to discuss the FAA bill and the future of aviation. As chairman of @SenateCommerce, which oversees the FAA, I appreciated the opportunity to hear directly from industry stakeholders and local leaders."
Sen. John Thune
April 11, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Committee on Commerce - Nomination Hearing
Sen. John Thune
March 22, 2018
Rounds Statement on Welcome Delay of ELD Rule for Live-Load Truckers in Omnibus
Sen. Mike Rounds
March 22, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Mick Mulvaney, Director of Office of Management and Budget Director - Oppose Trump Administration to Auction off Bonneville Power Administration Assets & Other Federal Transmission Lines
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
March 16, 2018
21st Century Ideas for 21st Century Infrastructure
Sen. John Thune
March 14, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Rebuilding Infrastructure in America: Administration Perspectives
Sen. John Thune
March 14, 2018
Tweet - "Today @SenateCommerce held a hearing to examine #InfrastructureInAmerica featuring @SecElaineChao, @SecretaryRoss, @SecretaryAcosta, @SecretarySonny, & @SecretaryPerry. This was the first time 5 cabinet members testified in front of a Senate committee at the same time since 2001."
Sen. John Thune
March 13, 2018
Rounds Statement on Additional Delay of ELD Rules for Agriculture Commodities
Sen. Mike Rounds
March 6, 2018
At Thune's Request, U.S. DOT to Fund Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Project
Sen. John Thune
March 6, 2018
Tweet - "Yesterday, more than 100 automakers, tech companies, and other advocates of self-driving vehicle technology sent a letter to the Senate urging them to take up my #AVSTART Act that passed out of @SenateCommerce Committee in November."
Sen. John Thune
March 2, 2018
Statement on Nomination of Patrick Fuchs to the Surface Transportation Board
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 13, 2018
Thune on Confirmation of Federal Railroad Administrator Ronald Batory, other DOT Nominations
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 12, 2018
Tweet - "This morning I released a statement on the White House's #infrastructure proposal and the importance of bipartisan legislation to meet the infrastructure needs in our nation's states, cities, and rural communities."
Sen. John Thune
Feb. 12, 2018
Thune and Nelson Statements on White House Infrastructure Proposal
Sen. John Thune, ...
Jan. 24, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Driving Automotive Innovation and Federal Policies
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 11, 2018
Delegation Introduces Bill to Transfer Federal Land to Custer County, South Dakota
Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 9, 2018
Tweet - "I couldn't agree more. My MOBILE NOW bill would address spectrum and infrastructure issues critical to deployment of next generation telecommunications throughout the country, including in rural areas. https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=75B5AEA7-234B-457A-8360-3DD43D589C31 "
Sen. John Thune
Jan. 8, 2018
Thune Bills to Combat Human Trafficking Signed Into Law
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 22, 2017
Klobuchar, Thune Bipartisan Bills to Combat Human Trafficking in the Transportation Sector Pass House, Head to President's Desk to be Signed into Law
Sen. John Thune, ...
Dec. 21, 2017
House Sends Three Bipartisan Trucking Bills to President
Sen. John Thune
Dec. 20, 2017
Rounds Encourages South Dakota Truckers, Stakeholders to Offer Comments on ELD Rules
Sen. Mike Rounds
Dec. 7, 2017
Bipartisan NTSB Reauthorization Aims to Modernize and Enhance Transparency
Sen. John Thune
Date
Title
Politician
Oct. 10, 2018
Thune Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation
Sen.John Thune
Oct. 10, 2018
Rounds Statement on Senate Passage of Water Infrastructure Bill
Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 5, 2018
President Signs Five-Year FAA Reauthorization Bill into Law
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
Thune-Led Federal Aviation Administration Bill Includes Multiple Wins for South Dakota
Sen.John Thune
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
Rounds Statement on Five-Year FAA Reauthorization Act
Sen.Mike Rounds
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
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. 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. 18, 2018
Hurricane Florence
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
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. 21, 2018
Thune Statement on Proposed Rule Updates for Truck Drivers
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 3, 2018
Rounds, Whitehouse, Alexander, Booker Introduce IMAGINE Act to Spur Use of Innovative Materials in Rebuilding American Infrastructure
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Aug. 2, 2018
Thune Statement on Administration's Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards Announcement
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 2, 2018
Whitehouse, Alexander, Rounds, Booker Introduce Imagine Act to Spur Use of Innovative Materials in Rebuilding American Infrastructure
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
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
June 5, 2018
At Thune's Request, U.S. DOT to Fund Veterans Parkway Project in Sioux Falls
Sen.John Thune
June 1, 2018
Updating South Dakota's Water Infrastructure
Sen.Mike Rounds
May 24, 2018
Rounds Supports Legislation to Provide Live Load Haulers with Additional Flexibility on ELD Rules
Sen.Mike Rounds
May 22, 2018
Rounds Statement on EPW Committee Passage of Water Infrastructure Bill
Sen.Mike Rounds
May 17, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Raymond Martinez, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration - More Hours of Service Flexibility, Again Raises Concerns of Ag and Livestock Haulers
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 16, 2018
Thune Statement on Senate Democrats' Objection to Bipartisan Net Neutrality Legislation, Vote on Markey CRA Resolution
Sen.John Thune
May 4, 2018
Tweet - "Thanks to everyone who came out to the @sfairport to discuss the FAA bill and the future of aviation. As chairman of @SenateCommerce, which oversees the FAA, I appreciated the opportunity to hear directly from industry stakeholders and local leaders."
Sen.John Thune
April 11, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Committee on Commerce - Nomination Hearing
Sen.John Thune
March 22, 2018
Rounds Statement on Welcome Delay of ELD Rule for Live-Load Truckers in Omnibus
Sen.Mike Rounds
March 22, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Mick Mulvaney, Director of Office of Management and Budget Director - Oppose Trump Administration to Auction off Bonneville Power Administration Assets & Other Federal Transmission Lines
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
March 16, 2018
21st Century Ideas for 21st Century Infrastructure
Sen.John Thune
March 14, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Rebuilding Infrastructure in America: Administration Perspectives
Sen.John Thune
March 14, 2018
Tweet - "Today @SenateCommerce held a hearing to examine #InfrastructureInAmerica featuring @SecElaineChao, @SecretaryRoss, @SecretaryAcosta, @SecretarySonny, & @SecretaryPerry. This was the first time 5 cabinet members testified in front of a Senate committee at the same time since 2001."
Sen.John Thune
March 13, 2018
Rounds Statement on Additional Delay of ELD Rules for Agriculture Commodities
Sen.Mike Rounds
March 6, 2018
At Thune's Request, U.S. DOT to Fund Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Infrastructure Project
Sen.John Thune
March 6, 2018
Tweet - "Yesterday, more than 100 automakers, tech companies, and other advocates of self-driving vehicle technology sent a letter to the Senate urging them to take up my #AVSTART Act that passed out of @SenateCommerce Committee in November."
Sen.John Thune
March 2, 2018
Statement on Nomination of Patrick Fuchs to the Surface Transportation Board
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 13, 2018
Thune on Confirmation of Federal Railroad Administrator Ronald Batory, other DOT Nominations
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 12, 2018
Tweet - "This morning I released a statement on the White House's #infrastructure proposal and the importance of bipartisan legislation to meet the infrastructure needs in our nation's states, cities, and rural communities."
Sen.John Thune
Feb. 12, 2018
Thune and Nelson Statements on White House Infrastructure Proposal
Sen.John Thune, ...
Jan. 24, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Thune, Hearing on Driving Automotive Innovation and Federal Policies
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 11, 2018
Delegation Introduces Bill to Transfer Federal Land to Custer County, South Dakota
Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
Jan. 9, 2018
Tweet - "I couldn't agree more. My MOBILE NOW bill would address spectrum and infrastructure issues critical to deployment of next generation telecommunications throughout the country, including in rural areas. https://www.thune.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=75B5AEA7-234B-457A-8360-3DD43D589C31 "
Sen.John Thune
Jan. 8, 2018
Thune Bills to Combat Human Trafficking Signed Into Law
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 22, 2017
Klobuchar, Thune Bipartisan Bills to Combat Human Trafficking in the Transportation Sector Pass House, Head to President's Desk to be Signed into Law
Sen.John Thune, ...
Dec. 21, 2017
House Sends Three Bipartisan Trucking Bills to President
Sen.John Thune
Dec. 20, 2017
Rounds Encourages South Dakota Truckers, Stakeholders to Offer Comments on ELD Rules
Sen.Mike Rounds
Dec. 7, 2017
Bipartisan NTSB Reauthorization Aims to Modernize and Enhance Transparency
Sen.John Thune
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