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June 14, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Following the U.S. House passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (S. 3580) introduced by U.S.


June 13, 2022

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) today issued the following statements after the U.S. House of Representatives passed their Ocean Shipping Reform Act (S. 3580).


June 13, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S.


June 13, 2022

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation on Monday to improve oversight of ocean shipping, which supporters say will help curb inflation and ease export backlogs. The Ocean Shipping Reform Act was sponsored by South Dakota Senator John Thune and Congressman Dusty Johnson.

The bill passed 369-42 and will head to the White House for President Joe Biden’s signature. Biden said in a statement he looked forward to signing it into law.


June 10, 2022
Weekly Column

June 9, 1972, started out as a typical rainy summer day in the Black Hills. While the rain was heavy that Friday evening, there was no cause for alarm as residents went about their normal routines. Fifty years later, we look back and remember the devastation that would soon follow.

Issues:Transportation & Infrastructure

June 3, 2022
Weekly Column

On Monday, I was honored to provide some remarks at the Sioux Falls Memorial Day commemoration. Memorial Day rightfully honors those who have died in service to their country, acknowledging their tremendous sacrifice.

But as I thought about those who have died, I reflected upon those they left behind. Each of them had families, friends, and neighbors. Death imposed a terrible price on the patriots who died, but not just on them.

Issues:Veterans

May 27, 2022
Weekly Column

Our nation’s Armed Forces know the weight of sacrifice. Each servicemember sacrificed something to protect our freedoms and fight for America’s values.

Memorial Day is often associated with weekend trips, picnics, pools, and parades. But this day was created to be a solemn reflection to remember our heroes who didn’t make it home.

Issues:Veterans

May 20, 2022
Weekly Column

The United States Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) announced the border numbers for April this week. Last month, there were 234,088 illegal crossings at our southern border. This is the worst month on record.

Issues:Border Security

May 20, 2022

The U.S. House Agriculture Committee on May 17 unanimously passed a bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) that would make improvements to the pricing of cattle in America.

“Ranchers need more shackle space,” Rep. Johnson said. “The market is too concentrated and South Dakota cattle producers deserve more options on where to sell their product.”


May 18, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Today, in the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, legislation introduced by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) passed unanimously out of the committee.