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S 1443 - Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2025
Introduced byCatherine Cortez Masto , John Thune
Last updated 4 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2025
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S 587 - Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025
Introduced byJim Banks , John Barrasso , Marsha Blackburn , John Boozman , Katie Britt
Last updated 6 months ago
46 Co-Sponsors
Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025
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SRES 201 - A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
Tammy Baldwin , Tammy Baldwin , Jim Banks , Jim Banks , John Barrasso
Last updated 3 months ago
155 Co-Sponsors
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
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SRES 80 - A resolution expressing gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers for their support in making the Presidential Inauguration a success.
Introduced byJohn Barrasso , Michael Bennet , Marsha Blackburn , Richard Blumenthal , Lisa Blunt Rochester
Last updated 6 months ago
42 Co-Sponsors
A resolution expressing gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers for their support in making the Presidential Inauguration a success.
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SRES 301 - A resolution condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota and calling for unity and the rejection of political violence in Minnesota and across the United States.
Tammy Baldwin , Dick Durbin , Chuck Grassley , Amy Klobuchar , Chuck Schumer
Last updated about 1 month ago
7 Co-Sponsors
A resolution condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota and calling for unity and the rejection of political violence in Minnesota and across the United States.
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Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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SRES 296 - A resolution condemning antisemitism and recent antisemitic attacks in the United States.
Michael Bennet , John Hickenlooper , James Lankford , Dave McCormick , Jerry Moran
Last updated about 1 month ago
9 Co-Sponsors
A resolution condemning antisemitism and recent antisemitic attacks in the United States.
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Star Print ordered on the resolution.
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S 1748 - Kids Online Safety Act
Angela Alsobrooks , Marsha Blackburn , Richard Blumenthal , Shelley Moore Capito , John Cornyn
Last updated 3 months ago
23 Co-Sponsors
Kids Online Safety Act
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S 292 - Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025
Jim Banks , John Barrasso , Marsha Blackburn , John Boozman , Katie Britt
Last updated 6 months ago
33 Co-Sponsors
Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025
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S 866 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act
John Barrasso , John Thune
Last updated 5 months ago
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Accelerating Broadband Permits Act
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SRES 89 - A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America Federal charter.
Jim Banks , John Barrasso , Marsha Blackburn , Richard Blumenthal , Lisa Blunt Rochester
Last updated 5 months ago
50 Co-Sponsors
A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America Federal charter.
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John Thune, born on January 7, 1961, in Pierre, South Dakota, is a prominent American politician serving as the senior United States Senator from South Dakota. Raised in Murdo, South Dakota, Thune's early interest in politics was sparked during his high school years. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in business from Biola University and later obtained a Master of Business Administration from the University of South Dakota. Thune's political career began as a legislative aide to U.S. Senator Jim Abdnor, followed by roles at the Small Business Administration and as executive director of the South Dakota Republican Party. In 1996, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, serving three terms before honoring his pledge to limit his tenure. In 2004, Thune made history by defeating incumbent Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, marking the first time in 52 years that a sitting Senate party leader was unseated. He has since been re-elected multiple times, including an unopposed race in 2010. In 2024, Thune was elected Senate Majority Leader, succeeding Mitch McConnell. ,
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Business from Biola University
- Master of Business Administration from the University of South Dakota
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Political Experience:
- Legislative aide to U.S. Senator Jim Abdnor
- Appointed to the Small Business Administration under President Ronald Reagan
- Executive Director of the South Dakota Republican Party
- Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1996, serving three terms
- Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2004, defeating incumbent Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle
- Re-elected to the U.S. Senate in 2010 , 2016, and 2022
- Served as Senate Republican Whip from 2019 to 2024
- Elected Senate Majority Leader in 2024
Throughout his career, Thune has been recognized for his leadership within the Republican Party and his commitment to representing South Dakota's interests at the federal level.
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