Remarks
Thune on DHS Funding: The Ball Is in Democrats’ Court
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, Homeland Security appropriations expire tomorrow. “And there are concerning signs that Democrats are prepared to walk away from the table and allow funding for critical Homeland Security agencies to expire. “Funding for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. “The TSA. “The Coast Guard.… Continue Reading
02.11.26
Thune: Republicans’ Policies Drive Down Health Care Costs
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, we’ve been able to pass 11 of the 12 full-year appropriations bills into law this year. “And as I said, I’m hoping that we can get that 12th bill done soon. “We’ve made considerable progress this past year restoring a regular order appropriations process. “And thanks in no small part to a… Continue Reading
02.11.26
Thune on DHS Funding: Time Is of the Essence
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, on Friday funding for the Department of Homeland Security will expire. “When we passed a short, two-week stopgap for the department - at Democrats’ insistence - many of us said it would not be long enough. “I made that case repeatedly. “Standing here today, I regret to say that we have be… Continue Reading
02.10.26
Thune: Tax Relief Is on the Way
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, tax filing season is no one’s favorite season. “But thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts, things are looking up this year. “Americans filing their taxes are looking at a host of new tax relief - and taxpayers can take advantage of this relief for the 2025 tax year, which means that a l… Continue Reading
02.09.26
Thune on the Importance of Funding DHS
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, funding for the Department of Homeland Security runs out on Friday. “Over the weekend, the Trump administration and congressional Democrats engaged in meaningful talks on a path forward. “And Democrats have made their demands known in detail. “Some of them are positive starting points for… Continue Reading
02.05.26
Thune: Democrats Still Not Serious About Reaching DHS Funding Agreement
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, we have one week and one day left to pass the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill. “Democrats demanded a tight timeline for the DHS continuing resolution. “Republicans warned Democrats repeatedly that such a short timeline would be challenging, if not impossible. “But to p… Continue Reading
02.04.26
Thune: Female Athletes Deserve a Level Playing Field
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, it’s one year this week since President Trump signed an executive order to protect women’s and girls’ opportunities in sports. “The order denied federal funding to institutions that allow women’s sports to be hijacked by biological males. “Mr. President, this is an issue that means a lot t… Continue Reading
02.03.26
Thune: Working Families Tax Cuts Puts More Money in Americans’ Pockets
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, with tax filing season underway, the American people are beginning to feel the impact of the Working Families Tax Cuts. “They’re seeing smaller tax bills. “Bigger refunds. “And more money in their pockets. “And perhaps one of the biggest boosts from this law is for the hardworking Americ… Continue Reading
02.02.26
Thune on the Senate’s Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Work
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, on Friday the Senate passed five of the six remaining appropriation bills - defense appropriations; Transportation and Housing and Urban Development; Financial Services and General Government; Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; and National Security and Department of State. “I… Continue Reading
01.29.26
Thune: Republicans Invest in the Next Generation
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, there’s almost nothing parents won’t do for their children. “From the moment they hand you that little bundle, your whole life becomes about giving them a better life. “Ensuring that they have every opportunity that you can give them. “And setting them up for success. “Most often, that s… Continue Reading
01.28.26
Thune: Affordability Starts With More Money in Your Pocket
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, this past Monday was the start of tax filing season. “Now I know most Americans aren’t usually excited about the start of tax season. “But this year, there’s less reason for dread because thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts, most Americans are going to see a lower tax bill. “And that … Continue Reading
01.27.26
Thune: Senate to Vote on Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, on Friday tens of thousands of individuals filled the streets of D.C. and marched up to the Capitol building. “They came from every background and from every corner of the country - high school students, college students, church groups, individuals, families - united by one mission: “To te… Continue Reading
01.27.26
Thune on Government Funding
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, funding for a substantial portion of the government runs out this week, and we are on the clock to pass the remaining fiscal year 2026 appropriations bills. “Productive talks are ongoing, and I urge my Democrat colleagues to continue their engagement and find a path forward that will avoid … Continue Reading
01.15.26
Thune: Regular Order, Bipartisan Results on Appropriations
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, the work of the Appropriations Committee never seems to stop. “And that’s certainly been true over this past year. “Under the leadership of Chair Collins, our colleagues on the Appropriations Committee have held hearings and markups and done the hard work of writing legislation to fund the… Continue Reading
01.14.26
Thune on Democrats’ War Powers Hypocrisy
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, today we expect to vote on a resolution to direct the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities in or against Venezuela - even though the U.S. is not currently engaged in hostilities in or against Venezuela. “That’s right, Mr. President. “We have no troops on the ground in Venezuela. “We’r… Continue Reading
01.13.26
Thune: Republicans Crack Down on Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, recent reports suggest that widespread fraud has taken root in the state of Minnesota. “Prosecutors say that ‘industrial-scale fraud’ has affected at least 14 federally funded programs in the state. “And since 2018, $9 billion or more may have been stolen from these programs - stolen from … Continue Reading
01.12.26
Thune: Calm and Order at the Border, Thanks to President Trump and Republicans
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Before I begin, I just want to mention Thursday’s appropriations vote in the House. “Thanks to Speaker Johnson, House Appropriations Committee Chair Tom Cole, and others, the House passed a three-bill appropriations package - Commerce, Justice, and Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and E… Continue Reading
01.08.26
Thune: Republicans’ Focus on Appropriations Delivers Results
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, at the start of this week I said that the Senate would be focusing on government funding this month. “We have a January 30 deadline to get the job done and avoid another government shutdown. “We’ve already passed one package of three appropriations bills that was signed into law in Novembe… Continue Reading
01.07.26
Thune: Republicans Lead Nationwide Effort to Strengthen Rural Health Care
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, as someone who grew up in rural South Dakota - in the town of Murdo, which has a population of roughly 500, and that would be rounding up - I know firsthand the joys of living in a rural community. “I also know some of the challenges. “Everything from package delivery to internet reliabili… Continue Reading
01.06.26
Thune: Relief Is Here for Working Families
Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, last year Republicans followed through on our promises to the American people. “The cornerstone of that was the Working Families Tax Cuts and the rest of that landmark legislation. “A bill that helps deliver safer streets. “Put more money in Americans’ pockets. “And create new opportunit… Continue Reading
