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Bipartisan legislation supported by U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) and hailed as the first major overhaul of federal regulations for the global shipping industry in over 30 years received approval from the U.S. House of Representatives on Dec. 8.
The House passed legislation Wednesday that provides the first major update of U.S. international ocean-shipping laws in more than two decades as the nation grapples with bottlenecks at its ports that are crimping supply chains.
WASHINGTON — Congressman Dusty Johnson led the debate, and the U.S. House followed by overwhelmingly approving what is called the Cattle Contract Library Act with a vote of 411 to 13.
But it's what happening after those ships dock, unload and return to sea that's more harmful to Americans and the U.S. economy, according to a bipartisan group of Congressional lawmakers in Washington D.C. that includes South Dakota's lone U.S. Representative, Dusty Johnson.
Dusty Johnson stopped in Watertown today and one stop was to tour the Human Service Agency. KXLG was present for the tour and CEO Kari Johnston’s presentation.
LENNOX, S.D. (KELO) – Students in Lennox are getting a better understanding of how the government works. Representative Dusty Johnson stopped by to explain what a typical day is like for him.
Dusty Johnson has been on the move since he was sworn in to represent South Dakota in Congress in 2019.
In a press release from the office of Dusty Johnson. He says he is signing on to a bill to make Daylight Saving time permanent.
You can review the bill and see all the co-sponsors at this link:
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A panel discussion at the Midwest Agriculture Export Summit looked at supply and shipping chain issues. U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson was joined by two other members of Congress talking about ag exports.
Seeking to provide state and local officials greater leeway with spending remaining pandemic relief dollars, U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) on Tuesday proposed bipartisan legislation to allow those unspent funds to be directed toward infrastructure projects.
“State governments need flexibility, and this bill is good policy,” Rep. Johnson said.