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Economy

March 30, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted in support of increasing American energy security when supporting H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, which passed the House by [225-204].


March 28, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced the bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act with Rep.


March 28, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) defended his bill to enforce work requirements for able-bodied adults without young dependents that receive SNAP benefits. His remarks were made during the House Agriculture Committee hearing with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack.


March 24, 2023
Weekly Column

The Wall Meats processing facility has been operating over capacity for years. It is a 2,400 square foot processor and has the capacity to process 11 head of cattle per week. However, they have been processing 15-20 head per week—nearly double what they are suited for. Wall Meats started operating 24/7 to keep up with this demand and applied strategies to get their products in more local stores, schools, and even Meals on Wheels.

Issues:AgricultureTransportation & InfrastructureEconomy

March 14, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S.

Issues:Economy

January 24, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Jim Costa (D-CA) introduced a sweeping overhaul of the interstate trucking supply chain system.


January 23, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) was named to the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, more commonly referred to as the “Select Committee on China.”


December 28, 2022
Weekly Column

While many are planning their new year’s resolutions, getting ready to go back to school, and soaking up the last days of the holidays, Congress is gearing up for a shift in majority.

Issues:AgricultureBorder SecurityEconomyCongress

December 2, 2022
Weekly Column

Fifty-four tons. That’s how much each American requires of goods shipped by freight each year.

This week as we approached the end of yet another extension to avert a strike by rail workers, the threat of canceled shipments was staring our nation in the face.

Issues:Transportation & InfrastructureEconomy

November 18, 2022
Weekly Column

I am grateful and honored to serve as South Dakota’s only voice in the U.S. House of Representatives for another two years. Since coming to the U.S. House in 2019, Republicans have been the minority party. Despite that, I’ve stayed focused on effectiveness and led more than a dozen bills across the finish line. I plan to bring that same attitude to the 118th Congress—working hard and getting things done for South Dakotans.

Issues:Border SecurityEconomyCongressEnergy