John Thune

Issue by issue

The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Thune puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.

• Health care

  Extensive record

  Thune's profile cites 55 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  55 bills

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  Commitments tracked here

  • Promote Broader Access to Pharmacist Services
    • Member website: thune.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “health care promote broader access”

  The record (55)

  • Bill authoredEquitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services ActLatest action 2023-07-25
  • Bill authoredEquitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services ActLatest action 2025-07-24
  • Bill cosponsoredA bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the standard for determining whether an individual is an employee, and for other purposes.Latest action 2023-10-04
  • Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting".Latest action 2024-06-04
  • Bill authoredBetter Efficiency and Administrative Simplification Act of 2015Latest action 2015-02-26
  • Bill cosponsoredDignity for Aborted Children ActLatest action 2023-03-30
  • Bill cosponsoredPrevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2023Latest action 2023-03-14
  • Bill cosponsoredImproving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2024Latest action 2024-06-12

• Agriculture & rural

  Extensive record

  Thune's profile cites 52 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 2 documented commitments.

  52 bills

  Go deeper on agriculture & rural

  Their stated view

  • Support Local Agriculture & Food — Senator Thune advocates for policies that enhance the viability of American farmers and ranchers, ensure food security, and improve agricultural practices.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “agriculture rural local agriculture food”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Improve Agricultural Flexibility and Security
    • Member website: thune.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “agriculture rural improve agricultural flexibility”
  • Ensure Fair Agricultural Markets
    • Member website: thune.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “agriculture rural ensure fair agricultural”

  The record (52)

  • Bill authoredLivestock Disaster Assistance Improvement Act of 2023Latest action 2023-02-28
  • Bill authoredLivestock Disaster Assistance Improvement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-06
  • Bill authoredFertilizer Transparency Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-19
  • Bill authoredConservation Reserve Program Improvement Act of 2023Latest action 2023-01-31
  • Bill authoredConservation Reserve Program Improvement Act of 2022Latest action 2022-03-22
  • Bill authoredAmerican Beef Labeling Act of 2021Latest action 2021-09-13
  • Bill authoredAgriculture Disaster Assistance Improvement Act of 2022Latest action 2022-09-29
  • Bill cosponsoredNew Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act of 2023Latest action 2023-03-16

• Economy & jobs

  Extensive record

  Thune's profile cites 46 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  46 bills

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  Their stated view

  • Promote Economic Growth — Senator Thune seeks to reduce tax burdens, enhance trade fairness, and support business development to foster economic prosperity.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “economy jobs promote economic growth”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Reform Federal Taxation
    • Member website: thune.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “economy jobs reform federal taxation”

  The record (46)

  • Bill authoredMobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-10
  • Bill authoredDeath Tax Repeal Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-13
  • Bill authoredDeath Tax Repeal Act of 2023Latest action 2024-01-24
  • Bill authoredDeath Tax Repeal Act of 2021Latest action 2021-03-09
  • Bill cosponsoredEducational Choice for Children Act of 2025Latest action 2025-01-29
  • Bill cosponsoredA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the railroad track maintenance credit.Latest action 2025-04-30
  • Bill authoredPHIT Act of 2021Latest action 2021-03-18
  • Bill authoredPaperwork Burden Reduction ActLatest action 2023-11-06

• Environment & energy

  Extensive record

  Thune's profile cites 26 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 other congressional record as potentially related to 2 documented commitments.

  26 bills

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  Their stated view

  • Protect South Dakota's Resources — Senator Thune champions projects and legislation specifically tailored to benefit South Dakota, including water infrastructure and land conveyance.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “environment energy protect south dakota”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Support South Dakota Water Projects
    • Member website: thune.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “environment energy south dakota water”
  • Protect and Convey Public Lands
    • Member website: thune.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “environment energy protect convey public”

  The record (27)

  • Bill authoredWestern South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study ActLatest action 2024-09-25
  • Bill authoredWestern South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study ActLatest action 2026-09-17
  • Bill authoredPennington County Land Conveyance ActLatest action 2026-09-30
  • Bill cosponsoredDakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study ActLatest action 2026-09-17
  • Bill authoredLewis and Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study ActLatest action 2026-09-17
  • Bill authoredGilt Edge Mine Conveyance ActLatest action 2022-01-19
  • Bill authoredGilt Edge Mine Conveyance ActLatest action 2020-11-18
  • Bill authoredA bill to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to ensure that ranchers who have grazing agreements on national grasslands are treated the same as permittees on other Federal land.Latest action 2022-08-03

• Democracy & ethics

  No records matched yet

  Thune has stated a position on streamline government operations, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.

  Go deeper on democracy & ethics

  Their stated view

  • Streamline Government Operations — Senator Thune frequently sponsors resolutions aimed at improving the efficiency and operational aspects of Congress and federal agencies, including authorizations for legal counsel and nominations.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “democracy ethics streamline government operations”

• Technology

  No records matched yet

  Thune has stated a position on expand broadband access, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.

  Go deeper on technology

  Their stated view

  • Expand Broadband Access — Senator Thune supports initiatives to streamline the deployment of broadband infrastructure and improve access to high-speed internet, especially in rural areas.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “technology expand broadband access”

What Thune stands for

The issues this senator has built their public record around, drawn from their own campaign material, official statements and legislative work. Each one links to a source so you can read it yourself.

1. 01

   Agriculture

   Support Local Agriculture & Food

   Senator Thune advocates for policies that enhance the viability of American farmers and ranchers, ensure food security, and improve agricultural practices.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “agriculture local agriculture food”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
2. 02

   Technology

   Expand Broadband Access

   Senator Thune supports initiatives to streamline the deployment of broadband infrastructure and improve access to high-speed internet, especially in rural areas.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “technology expand broadband access”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
3. 03

   Democracy

   Streamline Government Operations

   Senator Thune frequently sponsors resolutions aimed at improving the efficiency and operational aspects of Congress and federal agencies, including authorizations for legal counsel and nominations.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “democracy streamline government operations”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
4. 04

   Economy

   Promote Economic Growth

   Senator Thune seeks to reduce tax burdens, enhance trade fairness, and support business development to foster economic prosperity.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “economy promote economic growth”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
5. 05

   Environment

   Protect South Dakota's Resources

   Senator Thune champions projects and legislation specifically tailored to benefit South Dakota, including water infrastructure and land conveyance.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “environment protect south dakota resources”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN