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February 21, 2019
“The job in Congress can be pretty challenging, but I would tell you it is rewarding. There are good things that can get done. You’ve got to work a lot harder than you want to to get them done, but if it’s one thing I understand, it’s hard work,” said Rep. Jonson.
Issues:Congress

February 20, 2019
While a trade agreement with Mexico and Canada was signed by President Donald Trump at the end of November, it has yet to be ratified by Congress. That needs to change, said U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., speaking Wednesday at the Aberdeen Ag Expo at the Best Western Ramkota Inn and Convention Center.

February 15, 2019
Weekly Column

I came to Congress to solve real issues for South Dakotans. This office has awarded me the opportunity to meet and engage with constituents that perhaps I would not have otherwise had the opportunity to know. Every meeting that comes through my door is important, but I am particularly impressed by the intentionality of South Dakota's tribal members.

Issues:Tribal Affairs

February 14, 2019
“If you look at this bill on the facts, on its potential to positively impact people’s lives, this is a good bill,” Johnson said.

February 8, 2019
Weekly Column

I may not be a farmer, but I know what it's like to work hard. If you are a farmer during weeks like this one, where Antarctica looks balmy, there is no option to simply take the day off. Farmers endure. Agriculture endures.

Issues:Agriculture

February 6, 2019
"If your boss wants you to text, you text. If she wants you to come in and brief her in person, you brief her in person. One thing I'm increasingly seeing is that my boss, the people of South Dakota, want to have this kind of interaction so I better give it to them," said Johnson.
Issues:Congress

February 5, 2019

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) issued the following statement tonight in response to President Donald J. Trump's 2019 State of the Union Address.

"I was encouraged by President Trump's call for unity and bipartisanship during a time where we seem so divided. I came to Congress to find solutions to complex problems, and I truly believe the best solutions arise when we work together.


January 31, 2019

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) today announced his appointment as Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight and Department Operations. Rep. Johnson was appointed to this position by Committee Ranking Member Conaway.


January 28, 2019

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) today announced he will serve on the House Committee on Education and Labor for the 116th Congress.

"A seat on Education and Labor will allow me to effectively represent South Dakota's workforce and students," said Rep. Dusty Johnson. "High quality education and a strong workforce are critical to a state's success, and I look forward to implementing policies that will empower South Dakota's communities."


January 25, 2019
Weekly Column

As Congress buckles down over the next three weeks to deal with the government shutdown and improve border security, I also want to keep our eye on this important fact:

This should never happen again.