Senator John Thune, Republican from South Dakota

John Thune

Senate Committee Assignments

John Thune serves on 4 senate committees and 10 subcommittees in the 119th Congress. John Thune holds leadership positions as Ex Officio of Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Member

The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation addresses a wide range of issues including interstate commerce, transportation systems, science and technology policy, space exploration, and consumer protection. It oversees agencies like the Department of Transportation, NASA, the FCC, and the FTC.

Subcommittees

  • ├Aviation, Space, and Innovation
  • ├Telecommunications and Media
  • ├Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy
  • ├Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety
www.commerce.senate.gov

Senate Committee on Finance

Member

The Committee on Finance holds broad jurisdiction over taxation and revenue measures, the nation's debt, customs, international trade, and key social programs. It oversees Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and unemployment benefits, shaping fiscal policy and health legislation.

Subcommittees

  • ├Health Care
  • ├International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness
  • ├Taxation and IRS Oversight
www.finance.senate.gov

Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

Member

The Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry oversees America's agricultural industry, including research, production, marketing, and price stabilization for commodities. It also holds jurisdiction over national nutrition programs like SNAP and school meals, forestry, rural development, and related areas.

Subcommittees

  • ├Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety
  • ├Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology
  • ├Commodities, Derivatives, Risk Management, and Trade
www.agriculture.senate.gov

Senate Select Committee on Intelligence

Ex Officio

The Select Committee on Intelligence provides vigilant legislative oversight of the United States Intelligence Community, ensuring activities conform to the Constitution and laws. It reviews intelligence budgets, programs, and operations, and prepares legislation authorizing appropriations for intelligence agencies.

www.intelligence.senate.gov

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