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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Elise Stefanik (R-NY) introduced the Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and Security (PASS) Act. The PASS Act blacklists countries like China and Russia from purchasing U.S.
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By Interns Haley, Jack, Margaret, & Quinn
This week, South Dakota’s agriculture communities got to show off. I hosted the Republican leader on the House Agriculture Committee, Congressman “GT” Thompson from Pennsylvania, and introduce him to the wonderful people of South Dakota. We closed off June Dairy Month with a celebration at Valley Queen and at the Holstein Association USA’s National Convention.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) issued a statement following the Senate’s announcement ending the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) Commission.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization:
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced the Supporting Opportunities to Build Everyday Responsibility(SOBER) Act, legislation aimed at combating repeat alcohol-related criminal offenses and bolstering the 24/7 sobriety program across the country.
At the end of summer, many eighteen-year-olds head off to continue their education. Some go to vocational schools, community college, or four-year universities. But a unique set of individuals head to a different “college” in June.
After receiving nominations from my office, six men and women accepted their appointments to attend the United States Air Force Academy, United States Military Academy, and United States Naval Academy.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-SD) announced six Service Academy appointments of South Dakota students and residents. They will begin their military training at their respective schools this summer. Johnson nominated each of these students in December 2021 and they recently accepted their appointments.
By Sen. John Thune and Rep. Dusty Johnson
Promising reforms to help U.S. ag exporters, the 2022 Ocean Shipping Reform Act was signed into law June 16 by President Joe Biden.
Cathy Burns, CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association, was on hand for the signing ceremony at the White House.
Robert Guenther, chief public policy officer for IFPA, said in a statement that the law provides much-needed relief for U.S. ports and the fresh produce industry.