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April 19, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced the 2022 Congressional Art Competition, which puts the artwork of South Dakota students in the U.S. Capitol building. The South Dakota Arts Council (SDAC) is now accepting entries on behalf of Rep. Johnson’s office.


April 15, 2022
Weekly Column

As we move past winter storms (hopefully) and signs of spring begin to pop up, this time of year is often associated with “spring cleaning.”

This year, the list might look something like this:


April 13, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) along with 77 of his House Republican colleagues urged the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to reverse its decision to rescind the Designating Aliens for Expedited Removal or “expedited removal” policy.


April 12, 2022

WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced the Traveler’s Gun Rights Act. This bill would update federal law to account for various residency-related issues facing full-time Recreational Vehicle (RV) travelers, individuals with multiple physical residences, active-duty military personnel, and military spouses. Companion legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.).


April 12, 2022

WASHINGTON U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced the bicameral Traveler’s Gun Rights Act.


April 11, 2022

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rep. Johnson was in Rapid City Monday afternoon, as part of a trip to West River.

The congressman kicked off his trip by visiting some of the local organizations focused on helping residents with mental health difficulties. He started at the Crisis Care Center, which is currently waiting for construction to finish on a new building.

Issues:Health

April 8, 2022
Weekly Column

Travel is coming back. After nearly two years of pleas, Speaker Pelosi finally reopened the Capitol building to visitors and tours. South Dakotans wasted no time in coming to their nation’s capital. This week, I had the opportunity to meet with members of the South Dakota Department of Tourism, including their Secretary Jim Hagen.

Issues:Economy

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Johnson speaks at roundtable on VA Air Recommendations
April 6, 2022

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) spoke at a congressional roundtable to express opposition to the recent U.S.

Issues:Veterans

April 1, 2022
Weekly Column

This week, President Biden announced a two-part plan to increase America’s oil supply. While the plan may appear good on paper, he is not fooling anyone.

Issues:CongressEnergy

April 1, 2022

The Bipartisan group of 29 Members argued that biofuels increase U.S. energy independence and decrease inflationary pressures at the pump

Issues:Agriculture