Senator Thune emphasizes bipartisan support for agriculture appropriations, highlighting vital funding for farmers and ranchers.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) addressed the Senate floor on July 14, 2025, regarding the agriculture appropriations bill that emerged from the Appropriations Committee's markup for fiscal year 2026. Thune highlighted the importance of agriculture, which he described as "the lifeblood of our country," emphasizing its significance in South Dakota, where farming and ranching are integral to local culture and economy. He acknowledged the recent challenges faced by farmers, including "higher input costs," "depressed commodity prices," and supply chain issues, as well as the impact of natural disasters and livestock diseases.
Thune expressed satisfaction with the bill’s provisions, which include substantial funding for the Farm Service Agency, aimed at enhancing access to financial resources and supporting rural development programs. He pointed out funding aimed at preventing foreign acquisition of U.S. farmland and investments in conservation efforts. Additionally, he commended the bill's support for meat processing enhancements and international market access for American agricultural products. "To America’s farmers and ranchers," Thune assured, "we’ll continue to have your back," reiterating the Senate's commitment to supporting the agricultural community amidst ongoing challenges.
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John Thune Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that John Thune is worth $727.2K, as of July 14th, 2025. This is the 318th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Thune has approximately $147.7K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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John Thune Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by John Thune:
- S.1509: Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2025
- S.1443: Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2025
- S.1230: SAFETY Act of 2025
- S.1209: American Prairie Conservation Act
- S.1144: PHIT Act of 2025
- S.904: Livestock Disaster Assistance Improvement Act of 2025
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John Thune Fundraising
John Thune recently disclosed $405.1K of fundraising in a Q1 FEC disclosure filed on April 15th, 2025. This was the 154th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year. 60.0% came from individual donors.
Thune disclosed $202.3K of spending. This was the 191st most from all Q1 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Thune disclosed $15.8M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 4th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year.
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