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John Thune

John Thune

9/20/2025, 10:30 AM

John Thune Congressional Service

John Thune is a United States Congressman for the state of South Dakota. John currently serves as a Senator for the state of South Dakota and has served a total of 13 terms in congress.

John Thune has participated in over 1413 voting sessions, sponsored over 996 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2785 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

John Thune supports pro-growth economic policies, including tax cuts and deregulation, aiming to boost business investment and job creation. He advocates for balanced budgets and reducing government spending.


Agriculture

Conservative

Thune emphasizes the importance of agriculture to the national economy and supports policies that provide farmers with financial stability and access to international markets. He also advocates for crop insurance and disaster relief programs.


Immigration

Conservative

Thune supports border security and enforcement measures to curb illegal immigration. He has called for reforms focusing on merit-based systems and opposed policies providing citizenship pathways to undocumented immigrants without enhanced security measures.


Education

Conservative

Thune advocates for local control of education and supports school choice initiatives, including charter schools and vouchers. He believes in reducing federal overreach in educational standards.


Energy

Conservative

Thune supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy, including fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewable resources. He advocates for energy independence and reducing regulatory burdens on the energy sector.


Climate change

Conservative

Thune recognizes the importance of environmental stewardship but prioritizes economic growth and energy independence. He supports technological innovations as solutions to environmental challenges rather than strict regulatory approaches.


Healthcare

Conservative

Thune favors market-based healthcare reforms and has supported efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. He advocates for increasing competition and reducing costs through deregulation and reform of medical malpractice laws.


Housing

Conservative

Thune supports policies aimed at reforming housing finance, including reducing the government's role in housing markets. He emphasizes fiscal responsibility and market-based solutions.


Transportation

Conservative

Thune advocates for investment in national infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and air traffic systems. He emphasizes efficient use of federal funds and public-private partnerships to support transportation projects.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

Thune supports initiatives to improve healthcare and employment opportunities for veterans. He has advocated for accountability in the Department of Veterans Affairs and expansion of services in rural areas.


Voting rights

Conservative

Thune has supported measures requiring voter identification and opposes federal mandates that he believes infringe on state control over elections. He emphasizes election security and integrity.

Contact John Thune

Phone Number

(202) 224-2321


State

DC


City

Washington


Address

511 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510


Zip Code

20515

Comments

Latest Bills

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026
Bill HR 4016January 1, 2026
Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
Bill HR 504January 1, 2026
Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
Bill HR 131January 1, 2026
Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act
Bill HR 2988December 31, 2025
To expand the sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights in trade.
Bill HR 4930December 31, 2025
Save Local Business Act
Bill HR 4366December 31, 2025
Affordable HOMES Act
Bill HR 5184December 31, 2025
SHOWER Act
Bill HR 4593December 31, 2025
Flexibility for Workers Education Act
Bill HR 2262December 31, 2025
Tipped Employee Protection Act
Bill HR 2312December 31, 2025
A resolution notifying the President of the United States of the election of a Secretary of the Senate.
Bill SRES 9January 30, 2025
A resolution electing Jackie Barber as Secretary of the Senate.
Bill SRES 8January 30, 2025
A resolution fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate.
Bill SRES 7January 30, 2025
A resolution notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a President pro tempore.
Bill SRES 5January 15, 2025
A resolution authorizing the use of funds from the Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account for security enhancements and services provided to Senators.
Bill SRES 413September 24, 2025
A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America Federal charter.
Bill SRES 89February 24, 2025
A resolution expressing gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers for their support in making the Presidential Inauguration a success.
Bill SRES 80February 14, 2025
A resolution honoring the memory of the victims of the tragic mid-air collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and United States Army Aviation Brigade Priority Air Transport 25 on January 29, 2025.
Bill SRES 64March 5, 2025
A resolution designating September 30, 2025, as "Impact Aid Recognition Day" to recognize and celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Impact Aid program.
Bill SRES 406October 7, 2025
A resolution condemning the assassination of Charlie Kirk and honoring his life and legacy.
Bill SRES 391September 23, 2025