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April 25, 2023

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and U.S. Rep.

Issues:Economy

April 21, 2023
Weekly Column

The share of mandatory federal spending has more than doubled in less than sixty years. In 1965, defense and discretionary spending totaled 66% of our spending—now they make up just over 25%. As spending continues to grow, mandatory program expenditures are increasing, taking up 71% of the budget.

Issues:EconomyCongress

April 19, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) issued a statement following the release of the Republican plan to ensure America does not default on its debts.

Issues:Congress

April 19, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) questioned Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan on year-round E15 sales.


April 14, 2023
Weekly Column

Summer is coming quickly. Many are planning their summer trips and vacations, and Washington, D.C. is a popular destination for families in South Dakota. Visiting Washington, D.C. can be a life-long memory for many. The list of things to do seems endless: visiting the U.S.

Issues:Congress

April 14, 2023

In the 1960s and early 1970s, the heavily publicized Vietnam War caused division and protest. Despite the controversy, men and women still risked their lives.

In Piedmont Friday, Johnson honored more than 20 veterans with a Vietnam War era pin.

Issues:Veterans

April 7, 2023
Weekly Column

Applications for my U.S. Service Academy nomination consideration opened this week for the Class of 2028.

Issues:CongressEducationVeterans

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 29, 2023

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) asked witnesses about the surveillance tactics of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) during the Select Committee on the CCP Hearing on the ongoing Uyghur Genocide.

Issues:China