John Thune

As you know, refundable credits, such as the EITC, historically have had a much higher rate of fraud and error than nonrefundable credits.

I believe that CMS should pause stage three and engage with stakeholders over the next year to better align stage three requirements.

I am pleased to see that FMCSA has begun a phased-in launch of the Unified Registration System, URS, which, once fully implemented, will make it easier for carriers, freight forwarders, and brokers to register online with one form with the…

Thank you, Senator Whitehouse, for inviting me to join you today to discuss the National Oceans and Coastal Security Act. I know the creation of an ocean fund has been a longstanding priority of yours. I share Senator Whitehouse's…

The Senator from Maryland has done a lot of work and put a lot of effort into examining these issues and coming up with solutions.

It is a great honor for me to be able to welcome to the Senate today our pastor from Sioux Falls, SD, Jeff Wheeler, who just offered our invocation this morning, and to express how much Kimberley and I have appreciated the opportunity to…

We are joining together to express our support for the Consumer Review Freedom Act (S. 2044).

Congress should intervene to prohibit these clauses in consumer contracts.

I appreciate the opportunity to come before you today to talk about the impact of non-disparagement clauses on consumers and the economy.

I urge you to use your power, pass this legislation and stand up for consumers.

It goes without saying that biotechnology has provided my home State of South Dakota and its number one industry, agriculture, with dramatic yield increases, drought tolerant crops, sustainability, and economic benefits that far exceed…

I am greatly concerned that just like many other areas of regulatory overreach, future regulation of our biotechnology crops, especially regarding the approval process, could become much more cumbersome and complicated and send the wrong…

We applaud Senator Thune for his support of the voluntary framework that was developed by industry stakeholders and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

I am proud to bring this hearing to Dakota State University, which is nationally recognized for its cybersecurity programs.

Many of you students who are in the audience today are the next generation of cyber professionals that we will need to protect our private businesses and government networks from cyber incidents and attacks.

Federal agencies need help, especially when it comes to improving their own cybersecurity practices.

Thank you, Chairman Thune, for your leadership in the U.S. Senate and for convening today's hearing.

I want to thank you and Senator Hatch for holding this very important hearing.

I thank Senator Leahy for his interest in these matters, and I am pleased we were able to work out an agreement to strike these provisions and move forward with consideration of the DRIVE Act. I look forward to working with you and Senator…

One reason I believe the Internet has worked so well because, for the most part, the Government hasn't stepped in to ruin it.

These people are left in just a state of complete uncertainty.

I introduced a bill that very simply would just require collaboration with local--with the state, local entities before these prescribed burns are initiated.

All we are asking for is consultation on the front end, before this happens.

I have got a bill that addresses a situation that we faced in the last couple of years in South Dakota.

I think that we need to drill down and get to the bottom of this.