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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced that his office is seeking internship applicants for the spring in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices.
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Just days after the two-year anniversary of Hamas’ abhorrent attack on Israel, there was an agreement reached on a peace deal between Israel and Hamas is a great step towards lasting peace in the region. I’m grateful the Trump Administration never gave up in their efforts to end the violence and release the hostages. Leading with peace through strength delivers real results. This is a historic peace deal.
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The American people expect the federal government to work for them. They expect federal programs and services to be there when they need them, and they expect Congress to make their tax dollars work for American citizens. Unfortunately, the government is not open, and it is not working as it should. |
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) released the following statement as the government shut down.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) will be an engine of economic growth around the world. That’s why China and the United States are in a race to develop the infrastructure to support this transformative technology. America must win this race. President Trump and I understand the urgency and importance of this issue, from an economic and national security perspective.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) introduced the Balanced Agricultural Support and Efficiency (BASE) Act to require the United States Department of Agriculture to update base acres for all farms as soon as is practicable. The last mandatory update was completed in 1985; the last voluntary update was completed in 2014.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced the Eliminate Shutdowns Act to ensure there will never again be a government shutdown. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) is leading this bill in the Senate. Congress routinely faces a government shutdown in the event the funding process is not completed by September 30. Government shutdowns do not serve the American people, cost billions of dollars, and harm the U.S. economy.
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This week, the application opened for states to apply for assistance from the Rural Health Transformation Fund. These dollars are the largest single investment in rural health care in history. It provides $50 billion for workforce development, incentives for innovative care and technology, and ensures sustainable health care access for rural South Dakotans.
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed the Federal Maritime Commission Reauthorization Act of 2025, led by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.). Johnson introduced this legislation in June to reauthorize the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), the independent federal agency responsible for regulating the U.S.
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Charlie Kirk was a family man and a young, conservative leader in politics. He was known for his spirited debates where he respectfully engaged with others about the issues facing America. Our nation is mourning the assassination of Charlie. I join with many others in praying for his wife and two young kids and hope that God comforts them in this tragic loss.