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January 22, 2021
Weekly Column

More than 20,000 of our National Guard troops lined the streets of Washington this week to help safely usher in the peaceful transition of power. It was a striking image to see firsthand.

After the violence in the Capitol, these men and women dropped everything to come protect the streets of America's capital city.

Issues:Veterans

January 15, 2021
Weekly Column

In December, Members of Congress were given early access to the COVID-19 vaccine, and I asked for South Dakota to decide whether I should take the vaccine early to instill public confidence or wait my turn. Nearly 9,000 South Dakotans participated in the poll.

Issues:Coronavirus - COVID-19

January 14, 2021

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced he will wait to receive the COVID-19 vaccine following a statewide poll asking when he should receive his shot.

Issues:Health

January 13, 2021

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) released a statement ahead of the U.S. House of Representatives vote to impeach President Donald Trump:


January 8, 2021
Weekly Column

Our U.S. Constitution was tested this week.

As you most of South Dakota now knows, on January 6th, I voted to uphold the 2020 election results that were certified, recounted, and audited from various states across the nation.


January 6, 2021

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) issued a statement amid the U.S. House and Senate counting of the Electoral College votes. Johnson will vote to uphold the election results that were certified, recounted, and audited from various states across the nation.

Issues:Congress

January 4, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced a constitutional amendment which limits the size of the U.S. Supreme Court to nine Justices. In recent months, there have been calls to "pack the court" following the confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett.

Issues:Congress

January 3, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) issued a statement following his swearing-in as South Dakota's Representative for the 117th Congress. This is Johnson's second-term in the U.S. House of Representatives.


December 31, 2020
Weekly Column

When I am traveling across South Dakota I get dozens of questions a day, from the budget deficit to healthcare to national defense to agriculture policy. Over the last two years I've regularly used this space to address many of the issues most often asked about.

There is a common question asked by South Dakotans I haven't written about in a while, though: "How is your family doing?"


December 25, 2020
Weekly Column

The Christmas season is a time of joy, thankfulness, and blessings. Families will gather together, give gifts, and drink libations. This year will look a little different though, and I was reminded as we sacrifice and keep our gatherings smaller this year, there are millions of Americans who have made that sacrifice willingly for generations – our servicemen and women.

Issues:Veterans