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Thune: First Major Digital Asset Bill in American History Signed Into Law
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 President Trump signed the first major digital assets bill in American history into law. “The GENIUS Act opens the door for digital assets to come into the mainstream. “And it sets us up for sustained American leadership in financial innovation. “Thanks to the … Continue Reading
07.09.25
Thune Touts Senate Republicans’ Successful First Six Months in Majority
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’re now at the six-month mark of the 119th Congress - and it’s been an incredibly productive six months here in the Senate. “We had the longest continuous work period in 15 years. “We’ve taken more roll call votes so far this year than at the same point in any year since at least 1989. … Continue Reading
06.11.25
Thune: Senate to Vote on the Bipartisan GENIUS 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, a significant number of Americans are engaging with cryptocurrency. “That includes Americans who use stablecoins. “And then there are the individuals and businesses around the world that access the American dollar through the use of dollar-backed stablecoins. “Mr. President, stablecoins … Continue Reading
05.19.25
Thune to Democrats on Bipartisan Stablecoin Bill: No More Excuses
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 evening, we’re going to once again vote to begin consideration of the GENIUS Act. “And I’m hoping that the second time will be the charm. “We were here 11 days ago, Mr. President, in the same place, when Democrats inexplicably chose to block this legislation. “The question is: Why? … Continue Reading
05.12.25
Thune: Democrats Draw Up Familiar Play: Obstruction, Division, Distraction
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, before I begin, I want to mention longtime Supreme Court Justice David Souter, who died on Thursday. “My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. “I also want to mention Cardinal Robert Prevost, who on Thursday became Pope Leo XIV. “And I want to extend my congratulations … Continue Reading
05.08.25
Thune: Senate Democrats Inexplicably Filibuster Bipartisan Stablecoin Bill
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, let me just say that Democrats have just used the filibuster for the fourth time this year. “Why? “Well, in this case, no one really knows. “This is a bipartisan issue. “It’s a bipartisan bill. “And it had a bipartisan process from the very beginning. “And if Democrats were interested… Continue Reading
05.08.25
Thune: Full Steam Ahead on the Bipartisan GENIUS 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, it’s been well over a decade since the term ‘cryptocurrency’ entered our lexicon. “Like many innovations, cryptocurrencies were at first seen as a novelty - something used by few and understood by even fewer. “But that changed quickly. “More people began using and purchasing digital asset… Continue Reading
