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South Dakota Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson has introduced legislation he said will improve rural broadband infrastructure.
The FOREST Act, or Facilitating Optimal and Rapid Expansion and Sitting of Telecommunications, aims to simplify resources for rural communities looking to upgrade.
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.
U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) received the Fiscal Hero Award from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
"It's necessary to take our nation's fiscal health seriously," said Johnson. "One of my core values is good stewardship, and our government must spend taxpayer dollars responsibly. I'm honored to receive the Fiscal Hero Award, and I won't stop fighting to cut spending in Washington."
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.
Representative Dusty Johnson (R-SD) visited with seniors at Wolsey-Wessington High School on Thursday morning, encouraging them in their knowledge of their national government.
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: