U.S. Senator · R · South Dakota
John Thune
- Term
- 2023–2029
- Office
- 511 Dirksen Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 133
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.
Agriculture & rural
Extensive record
Thune's work here shows up as 50 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 2 documented commitments.
50 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.
Commitments tracked here
- Improve Agricultural Flexibility and Security
- Ensure Fair Agricultural Markets
The record (34)
- Bill authoredLivestock Disaster Assistance Improvement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-06
- Bill authoredFertilizer Transparency Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-19
- Bill authoredLivestock Disaster Assistance Improvement Act of 2023Latest action 2023-02-28
- Bill authoredAmerican Beef Labeling Act of 2021Latest action 2021-09-13
- Bill authoredConservation Reserve Program Improvement Act of 2022Latest action 2022-03-22
- Bill cosponsoredNew Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-10
- Bill cosponsoredNew Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act of 2023Latest action 2023-03-16
- Bill authoredAgriculture Disaster Assistance Improvement Act of 2022Latest action 2022-09-29
Environment & energy
Extensive record
Thune's work here shows up as 33 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 2 documented commitments.
33 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.
Commitments tracked here
- Support South Dakota Water Projects
- Protect and Convey Public Lands
The record (23)
- Bill authoredWestern South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study ActLatest action 2024-09-25
- Bill authoredPennington County Land Conveyance ActLatest action 2026-08-07
- Bill cosponsoredDakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study ActLatest action 2026-06-10
- Bill authoredLewis & Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study ActLatest action 2026-07-16
- Bill authoredGilt Edge Mine Conveyance ActLatest action 2022-01-19
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 320 South 2nd Avenue in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as the "Staff Sergeant Robb Lura Rolfing Post Office Building".Latest action 2024-11-25
- Bill authoredA resolution relating to the death of Timothy Peter Johnson, former Senator for the State of South Dakota.Latest action 2024-11-21
- Bill authoredA resolution congratulating the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits on winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.Latest action 2023-02-01
Economy & jobs
Extensive record
Thune's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 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.
Commitments tracked here
The record (27)
- Bill authoredMobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-10
- Bill authoredDeath Tax Repeal Act of 2021Latest action 2021-03-09
- Bill authoredDeath Tax Repeal Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-13
- Bill authoredDeath Tax Repeal Act of 2023Latest action 2024-01-24
- Bill cosponsoredEducational Choice for Children ActLatest action 2023-01-26
- Bill cosponsoredPay Less at the Pump ActLatest action 2023-06-13
- Bill authoredIRS Funding Accountability ActLatest action 2022-11-16
- Bill authoredIncrease Reliable Services Now ActLatest action 2022-09-13
Health care
Extensive record
Thune's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
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Commitments tracked here
- Promote Broader Access to Pharmacist Services
The record (30)
- Bill authoredEquitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services ActLatest action 2023-07-25
- Bill cosponsoredWomen’s Public Health and Safety ActLatest action 2023-02-16
- Bill authoredStop Reckless Student Loan Actions Act of 2023Latest action 2023-02-16
- Bill authoredMENTAL Health for Kids and Underserved ActLatest action 2022-04-07
- Bill authoredHELP for Volunteers ActLatest action 2022-02-03
- Bill authoredRUSH Act of 2021Latest action 2021-07-30
- Bill authoredBetter Efficiency and Administrative Simplification Act of 2015Latest action 2015-02-26
- Bill cosponsoredSAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2026Latest action 2026-01-27
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.
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.
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.
- 01Agriculture
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.
- 02Technology
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.
- 03Democracy
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.
- 04Economy
Promote Economic Growth
Senator Thune seeks to reduce tax burdens, enhance trade fairness, and support business development to foster economic prosperity.
- 05Environment
Protect South Dakota's Resources
Senator Thune champions projects and legislation specifically tailored to benefit South Dakota, including water infrastructure and land conveyance.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.
- Agriculture
Improve Agricultural Flexibility and Security
The CRP Improvement and Flexibility Act of 2025 and Livestock Disaster Assistance Improvement Act of 2025 aim to provide greater support and flexibility for agricultural producers facing challenges.
Where it stands: Senator Thune sponsored the 'Livestock Disaster Assistance Improvement Act of 2025' (S.702), which was introduced on 2025-03-06 and is currently referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredLivestock Disaster Assistance Improvement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-06
- Bill authoredLivestock Disaster Assistance Improvement Act of 2023Latest action 2023-02-28
- Bill authoredConservation Reserve Program Improvement Act of 2022Latest action 2022-03-22
- Bill authoredAgriculture Disaster Assistance Improvement Act of 2022Latest action 2022-09-29
- Bill authoredConservation Reserve Program Improvement Act of 2023Latest action 2023-01-31
- Bill authoredAmerican Beef Labeling Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-05
- Bill authoredExpediting Forest Restoration and Recovery Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-06
- Bill authoredCRP Flexibility Act of 2021Latest action 2021-07-27
- Economy
Reform Federal Taxation
The Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2025 and Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 seek to simplify state income tax for mobile employees and eliminate estate taxes.
Where it stands: Senator Thune has sponsored the Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2025 and the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 in the current Congress, both of which are pending in the Senate Committee on Finance.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredMobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-10
- Bill authoredDeath Tax Repeal Act of 2021Latest action 2021-03-09
- Bill authoredDeath Tax Repeal Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-13
- Bill authoredDeath Tax Repeal Act of 2023Latest action 2024-01-24
- Bill cosponsoredEducational Choice for Children ActLatest action 2023-01-26
- Bill cosponsoredPay Less at the Pump ActLatest action 2023-06-13
- Bill authoredIRS Funding Accountability ActLatest action 2022-11-16
- Bill authoredIncrease Reliable Services Now ActLatest action 2022-09-13
- Agriculture
Ensure Fair Agricultural Markets
The Fertilizer Transparency Act of 2026 and American Beef Labeling Act of 2025 aim to ensure transparency in agricultural input costs and promote fair labeling practices for beef products.
Where it stands: Senator Thune sponsored the Fertilizer Transparency Act of 2026 and the American Beef Labeling Act of 2025, which are both currently pending in the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry in the current Congress.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredFertilizer Transparency Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-19
- Bill authoredAmerican Beef Labeling Act of 2021Latest action 2021-09-13
- Bill cosponsoredNew Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-10
- Bill cosponsoredNew Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act of 2023Latest action 2023-03-16
- Bill authoredAmerican Beef Labeling Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-05
- Bill authoredAmerican Beef Labeling Act of 2023Latest action 2023-01-24
- Bill authoredPromoting Precision Agriculture Act of 2023Latest action 2023-03-09
- Bill authoredConservation Reserve Program Improvement Act of 2023Latest action 2023-01-31
- Environment
Support South Dakota Water Projects
The Lewis & Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act and Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act authorize studies for critical water infrastructure in South Dakota.
Where it stands: Senator Thune sponsored S. [2026-06-10] Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act and S. [2026-07-16] Lewis & Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act, both of which were ordered to be reported favorably by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
On the record: 11 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- 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 2026-06-10
- Bill cosponsoredDakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study ActLatest action 2026-06-10
- Bill authoredLewis & Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study ActLatest action 2026-07-16
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 320 South 2nd Avenue in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as the "Staff Sergeant Robb Lura Rolfing Post Office Building".Latest action 2024-11-25
- Bill authoredA resolution relating to the death of Timothy Peter Johnson, former Senator for the State of South Dakota.Latest action 2024-11-21
- Bill authoredA resolution congratulating the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits on winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.Latest action 2023-02-01
- Bill authoredPennington County Land Conveyance ActLatest action 2026-08-07
- Health
Promote Broader Access to Pharmacist Services
Senator Thune has sponsored legislation, the 'Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act', to support broader access to pharmacist services.
Where it stands: Senator Thune sponsored S. 2025, the 'Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act', which was introduced on 2025-07-24 and referred to the Committee on Finance, indicating it is a live bill this Congress.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- 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 cosponsoredWomen’s Public Health and Safety ActLatest action 2023-02-16
- Bill authoredStop Reckless Student Loan Actions Act of 2023Latest action 2023-02-16
- Bill authoredMENTAL Health for Kids and Underserved ActLatest action 2022-04-07
- Bill authoredHELP for Volunteers ActLatest action 2022-02-03
- Bill authoredRUSH Act of 2021Latest action 2021-07-30
- Bill authoredBetter Efficiency and Administrative Simplification Act of 2015Latest action 2015-02-26
- Environment
Protect and Convey Public Lands
A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey National Forest System land to Pennington County, South Dakota, demonstrates a commitment to local land management.
Where it stands: Senator Thune sponsored S. [no number given in text], a bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain National Forest System land to Pennington County, South Dakota, on 2026-08-07, which is currently referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
On the record: 22 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredPennington County Land Conveyance ActLatest action 2026-08-07
- Bill authoredGilt Edge Mine Conveyance ActLatest action 2022-01-19
- Bill authoredGilt Edge Mine Conveyance ActLatest action 2020-11-18
- Bill authoredWestern South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study ActLatest action 2026-06-10
- Bill authoredPrescribed Burn Approval Act of 2015Latest action 2015-07-16
- Bill authoredAmerican Prairie Conservation ActLatest action 2025-03-31
- Bill authoredWestern South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study ActLatest action 2024-09-25
- Bill authoredConservation Reserve Program Improvement Act of 2022Latest action 2022-03-22
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