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April 26, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) issued a statement following the passage of the Republican Limit, Save, Grow Act to ensure Congress reins in federal spending and avoids a default on the federal debt.


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. We’re also facing a historic debt crisis, record inflation, and high interest rates.

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. Capitol or the White House, standing in awe at the Lincoln Memorial, watching the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, seeing the city from the top of the Washington Monument, or visiting dozens of museums throughout the city.

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.

Service Academies are undergraduate institutions that educate and train the next officers in our Armed Forces. Academies are different than a traditional college experience. They focus on leadership, both the physical and mental aspects of military training, and preparing students for a career as an officer.

Issues:CongressEducationVeterans

April 6, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) introduced a bipartisan bill that would prohibit health insurers and PBMs from discriminating against 340B Drug Pricing Program providers or their contract pharmacies on the basis of their status as providers or pharmacies that dispense 340B drugs.


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].