Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced legislation to streamline the permitting process for broadband infrastructure projects. The Facilitating Optimal and Rapid Expansion and Siting of Telecommunications (FOREST) Act will cut down bureaucratic red tape to improve broadband access in rural America.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) received the Fiscal Hero Award from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) testified in the House Natural Resources Committee in support of his bill to reform the Indian Health Service (IHS) and protect Native Americans’ credit. Chairwoman Janet Alkire from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe also testified in support of Johnson’s bill.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House passed critical national security priorities with support from U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.).
With overwhelming support, the House four passed bills that will:
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) led a letter with U.S. Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) to the United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy urging the Postal Service to avoid downsizing or significantly reorganizing mail processing operations in South Dakota.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), Biofuels Caucus co-chairs, and twenty-two other members urged the Biden Administration to allow drivers the option to choose the cleaner, cheaper E15 fuel during the summer driving season. Allowing more renewable fuels options at the pump will lower fuel prices, which have increased over 50% since President Biden took office.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) cosponsored the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act to prevent the creation of a central digital bank currency (CDBC), protecting the financial privacy of all Americans.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) urged National Guard Bureau Chief Daniel R. Hokanson to ensure the availability of incentive programs for National Guard members.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced the 2024 Congressional Art Competition, which puts the artwork of South Dakota students in the U.S. Capitol building. The South Dakota Arts Council (SDAC) is now accepting entries on behalf of Rep. Johnson’s office.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced the application process is now open for his U.S. Service Academy nomination for the graduating Class of 2029.