Senate Republican leader John Thune predicted a bipartisan bill that would give lawmakers greater oversight of President Donald Trump’s tariffs would languish in Congress.
April 7, 2025Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics
Thune Doubts Chances for Congressional Tariff Oversight
Government, Technology, Safety, Fuel
Congress to Review DOT Nominees, Trump’s Budget Plan
Members of Congress return to Washington the week of March 24 to consider senior officials for Department of Transportation agencies and President Donald Trump’s budget and tax plan.
March 20, 2025Government
Thune, Key Transportation Senators Fill GOP Leadership Roles
Following the caucus’ announcement, Sen. John Thune explained the Republican team in the Senate would pursue Trump’s policies as well as assist with the confirmation of his top-level nominees.
November 14, 2024Government, Safety
Senate Panel Schedules Hearing With FMCSA Nominee Ray Martinez
October 26, 2017
Government, Safety
Ray Martinez Receives Key Senate Backing for Top FMCSA Post
Ray Martinez, nominated for the top post at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, received a strong endorsement from Sen. John Thune, a key policymaker for the trucking industry.
October 19, 2017Government, Business, Safety
No Names for FMCSA Top Post Nominee, Sen. Thune Says
WASHINGTON — The Senate Commerce Committee’s approval on Aug. 2 of Steven Bradbury’s nomination for general counsel at the U.S. Department of Transportation was a step forward in staffing up Secretary Elaine Chao’s leadership team.
August 3, 2017Government
Thune Wants Tax Overhaul to Fund Highway System
WASHINGTON — Sen. John Thune, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee and the chamber’s third-ranking Republican, said a tax overhaul could solve the short- and long-term funding woes facing the federal transportation system.
March 2, 2015