Speeches

Speeches 12/21/2017
VIDEO RELEASE: Thune Voices Support for Ronald Batory’s Nomination
Today, U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), the chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, took to the Senate floor to voice his support and call on his colleagues for unanimous consent to confirm the nomination of Ronald Batory to be Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration.
Speeches 12/12/2017
VIDEO: Thune Commends FCC’s Internet Freedom Order
Speeches 01/31/2017
Thune Statement on Secretary Chao's Nomination
Speeches 08/2/2016
Thune Speaks at South Dakota Technology Showcase
Speeches 07/12/2016
How Our Aviation Bill Strengthens Security
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, spoke on the Senate floor about how the bipartisan aviation legislation under consideration in the Senate this week strengthens security.
Speeches 07/7/2016
Thune Addresses FCC Leadership Failures
Speeches 04/13/2016
Thune Urges Colleagues to Support Comprehensive Reforms in Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization
Speeches 04/12/2016
Thune Urges Colleagues to Support Strong Aviation Security and Passenger-Friendly Reforms in Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Bill
Speeches 04/6/2016
Thune Speaks on FAA Bill to Support U.S. Jobs, Increase Safety, Improve Drone Operations, and Make Travel Easier for Airline Passengers
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, spoke on the Senate floor on the bipartisan proposal to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration through fiscal year 2017 under consideration in the Senate. The bill was approved by the committee in March 2016.
Speeches 04/5/2016
Thune on Recent Terror Attacks, Transportation Security, and TSA Hearing Tomorrow
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, spoke on the Senate floor on the recent terror attacks in Brussels and Istanbul by ISIS and the committee's hearing on transportation security in light of the attacks. The Transportation Security Administration Administrator Peter Neffenger will testify at the hearing.