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John Thune
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
ConservativeJohn 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
ConservativeThune 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
ConservativeThune 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
ConservativeThune 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
ConservativeThune 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
ConservativeThune 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
ConservativeThune 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
ConservativeThune 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
ConservativeThune 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
ConservativeThune 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
ConservativeThune 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
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Leader Thune on #NationalPoliceWeek
5/15/2025, 5:42 PM

Thune: Grateful for Law Enforcement Officers’ Service and Sacrifice This National Police Week
5/15/2025, 2:26 PM

"Our country is safer today than it was just a few months ago." - Leader Thune
5/14/2025, 4:27 PM

Thune: Trump Administration Restores Control at the Southern Border
5/14/2025, 2:36 PM

"Democrats have now found newfound admiration for the Senate filibuster." - Leader Thune
5/13/2025, 8:12 PM

Thune: Democrats' Hypocrisy Knows No Bounds
5/13/2025, 7:09 PM

Leader Thune on Ellsworth Air Force Base's Value To Our Country
5/13/2025, 4:02 PM

Thune: I’ll Never Stop Fighting for Ellsworth Air Force Base
5/13/2025, 2:27 PM

"It's pretty clear that obstructing, not legislating, is the Democrats' priority right now."
5/12/2025, 9:37 PM

Thune: Democrats Draw Up Familiar Play: Obstruction, Division, Distraction
5/12/2025, 7:40 PM