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John Thune's Public Statements on Issue: Transportation

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06/16/2021 Tweet - ".@SenateCommerce unanimously supported my autonomous vehicle legislation in 2017. Today, Ds blocked it. Nothing has changed -- but Ds are now bowing to pressure from special interest groups to squash my bill. If we don't get on top of this issue, China will happily take the lead."
04/27/2021 Tweet - "Infrastructure can be bipartisan, but President Biden's proposal lumps in liberal policies as "infrastructure" & spends TRILLIONS more tax-payer dollars. Republicans have developed a plan that would invest more in America's roads & bridges at a fraction of the cost."
01/21/2021 Tweet - "Questioned @PeteButtigieg at his nomination hearing for Secretary of Transportation. He showed an interest in working together to make additional improvements to rural and tribal infrastructure -- important priorities for South Dakota and me. A good sign."
09/03/2020 Tweet - "Any #AV policy must ensure 3 things: 1. preserve roles of federal & state regulators 2. build on @NHTSAgov 's efforts to update regulations not written with AVs in mind 3. enhance NHTSA's ability to expand testing & grant exemptions if existing regulations block safety innovations"
09/03/2020 Tweet - "Automated vehicles have the potential to drastically improve safety on America's roads. I was glad to be a part of @USDOT @SecElaineChao 's launch of the AV TEST initiative. America should be leading the way to harness the safety & economic benefits of this emerging technology."
05/14/2020 Tweet - "America relies on our truckers to move food & other vital goods across our country. Drivers need more flexibility to safely operate their vehicles in interstate commerce. I've advocated for this rule change since I was chairman of @SenateCommerce . Thanks, @USDOT & @SecElaineChao ."
03/05/2020 Tweet - ". @NewsCenter1 covered the bill I recently intro'd that will help ensure that South Dakota tribes get the funding they need to properly maintain their roads."
03/04/2020 Tweet - ".@USDOT just announced that they've awarded a grant for over $14 million to make substantial track upgrades on the Ellis and Eastern Railroad. I was able to deliver the news to their teams personally this morning."
02/28/2020 Tweet - "Our South Dakota tribes have a lot of roads to maintain. They should get adequate funding to keep their communities safe. Intro'd a bill this week that will help ensure our tribes get the funding they need."
11/22/2019 Tweet - ".@SecElaineChao just announced that three of our South Dakota airports will be awarded $20.7 million in @USDOT grants to make safety and infrastructure improvements. Rapid City Regional Airport Joe Foss Field Watertown Regional Airport"
11/19/2019 Tweet - "Sat down with folks from @NSSGA today. We had a good discussion about the importance of U.S. infrastructure. This is an issue that's important to me & all South Dakotans. Our highways connect our communities and carry our South Dakota-made products across the country."
09/17/2019 Tweet - "Sat down with folks from the South Dakota Auto Dealers Association today. Thanks to everyone who came by -- I appreciate your feedback."
09/13/2019 Tweet - "Lots of damage to Advanced Auto Parts in Sioux Falls. It's hard to see so much wreckage, but I'm grateful to all of the first responders' for their hard work, to Mayor @PaulTenHaken for his leadership through this ordeal, & to the amazing volunteers who have helped with cleanup."
09/10/2019 Tweet - "Today, I shared some of my dad's many stories about "the golden age of railroads" with the folks from @ASLRRA. Railroads have been reliably carrying people & freight for over 100 years and will continue to do so for many more."
09/10/2019 Tweet - "Met with the Spearfish Mayor @DanaBokeSPF and Michael Harmon to get an update on their project to develop a cross-wind runway in Spearfish. They are working hard to promote infrastructure investment in their community."
09/06/2019 Tweet - "Proud to attend the Mobridge Airport ribbon cutting today to celebrate another point of connection for the people of South Dakota."
07/24/2019 Tweet - "The Senate just confirmed Steve Dickson to serve as Federal Aviation Administrator @FAANews. I look forward to working with him in this important role as we continue our work to enhance safety for the flying public and boost innovation for our aviation industry."
03/15/2019 Tweet - "Glad to see @USDOT is moving the ball forward on the safe deployment of self-driving vehicles. Congress needs to do its part to ensure the life-saving benefits of such innovations are realized."
10/03/2018 Tweet - "#FAAReauthorization makes TSA more passenger-friendly by requiring it to post security checkpoint wait times online and expanding PreCheck program enrollment opportunities."
10/03/2018 Tweet - "Glad the Senate passed the bipartisan #FAAReauthorization Act, a bill that would reauthorize federal aviation programs to modernize airport infrastructure, improve service for the flying public, enhance safety, and boost aviation industry innovation."
10/03/2018 Tweet - "#FAAReauthorization increases funding for the Law Enforcement Officer Reimbursement Program, which allows airports like Sioux Falls and Rapid City to staff police at security checkpoints."
10/02/2018 Tweet - "The Senate is working to pass a bill that provides stability and critical reforms to our nation's aviation programs: Modernizing airport infrastructure Improving service for passengers Enhancing safety and security Boosting aircraft innovation Disaster assistance"
08/21/2018 Tweet - ".@FMCSA's proposed changes to hours of service rules for truckers will bring us a step closer to letting truckers safely and efficiently comply with all requirements."
05/04/2018 Tweet - "Thanks to everyone who came out to the @sfairport to discuss the FAA bill and the future of aviation. As chairman of @SenateCommerce, which oversees the FAA, I appreciated the opportunity to hear directly from industry stakeholders and local leaders."
03/06/2018 Tweet - "Yesterday, more than 100 automakers, tech companies, and other advocates of self-driving vehicle technology sent a letter to the Senate urging them to take up my #AVSTART Act that passed out of @SenateCommerce Committee in November."
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