Senator Thune commends Senate approval of the NDAA, urging Democrats to ensure timely pay for military personnel.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) has praised the Senate's passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, highlighting its significant investments in Ellsworth Air Force Base and the B-21 bomber mission. Thune stated, "This year’s NDAA builds on the historic security investments we secured... and will strengthen the important role South Dakota plays in keeping our nation safe."
Thune urged Senate Democrats to end the government shutdown, asserting, "While I’m pleased we were able to get this legislation across the finish line, it is imperative that Senate Democrats stop holding... military pay hostage." The NDAA allocates over $3.4 billion for the B-21 program and includes various military construction projects in South Dakota.
The legislation also supports the Watertown Army National Guard Vehicle Maintenance Shop and modifies community infrastructure programs for airmen's quality of life. Thune emphasized that "the NDAA is one of the most important bills that Congress considers every year" to ensure national defense and military readiness.
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John Thune Net Worth
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John Thune Bill Proposals
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- S.2608: CRP Improvement and Flexibility Act of 2025
- S.2426: Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act
- 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
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John Thune Fundraising
John Thune recently disclosed $441.2K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 190th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 63.1% came from individual donors.
Thune disclosed $372.8K of spending. This was the 125th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Thune disclosed $16.2M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 3rd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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