Senator John Thune emphasizes the need for timely funding for DHS amidst negotiations with Democrats.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Thune addresses DHS funding urgency: U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune emphasized the critical need for funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as the deadline approaches. He noted ongoing negotiations between the Trump administration and congressional Democrats, highlighting differences where some demands from Democrats may hinder law enforcement efforts.
Calls for bipartisan cooperation: Thune urged for constructive dialogue to resolve outstanding issues, particularly regarding cooperation between local and federal law enforcement. He expressed concerns over policies that restrict local police from working with immigration enforcement, stating such measures compromise public safety.
Consequences of potential shutdown: Thune warned that a government shutdown could negatively impact vital services provided by DHS, including disaster preparedness and cybersecurity. He appealed for additional negotiation time to avert a disruption, stressing that “we need to keep working toward a solution.”
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John Thune Fundraising
John Thune recently disclosed $222.0K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 446th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 51.8% came from individual donors.
Thune disclosed $310.6K of spending. This was the 223rd most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Thune disclosed $17.0M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 5th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
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John Thune Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that John Thune is worth $750.3K, as of February 10th, 2026. This is the 358th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Thune has approximately $170.8K 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.3725: A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of constructing a project to supply municipal, rural, and industrial water to expand the capacity and reach of the Lewis and Clark Rural Water System, Inc. (doing business as "Lewis & Clark Regional Water System"), in the States of Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota.
- S.3723: A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of constructing a project to supply municipal, rural, and industrial water from the Missouri River to the Western Dakota Regional Water System, and for other purposes.
- S.3543: Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2025
- 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
You can track bills proposed by John Thune on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Thune.
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