Skip to main content

Media

Latest News

October 9, 2020
Weekly Column

We all know 2020 has been a year filled with adversity. While the majority of this year has been tough for most, it's not been all bad. I was reminded of the good still happening in this world last week when my wife told me about the story of Mitchell resident, Samantha Schaefer.


Image
United States Capitol Dome and Flag
October 7, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced the District of Columbia-Maryland Reunion Act, legislation that would revert the majority of Washington, D.C., suburbs to the state of Maryland. The National Capitol Service Area, consisting solely of the National Mall and federal buildings would remain the District of Columbia.

Issues:Congress

October 2, 2020
Weekly Column

Throughout my first two years in Congress, I've heard from cattle producers struggling with a volatile market and unpredictable pricing. It's no secret to our producers – the 2019 Holcomb fire and COVID-19 disrupted the cattle market and exposed cracks in our supply chain.

Issues:Agriculture

October 1, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced the PRICE Act, a bill that will increase transparency in the cattle market, improve risk management, and support new and expanding meat processors. Earlier this year, the U.S.


September 30, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Today, legislation sponsored by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) to designate the United States Postal Service building in Rosebud, South Dakota, as the Ben Reifel Post Office Building passed the U.S. House of Representatives.


September 29, 2020

WASHINGTON—U.S. Sens. Mike Rounds (R-S.D) and John Thune (R-S.D.) and Rep Dusty Johnson R-S.D.) today praised the news that the U.S.


September 25, 2020
Weekly Column

Back in Session

Issues:Congress

September 24, 2020

Washington, D.C — Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway and Rep.

Issues:TradeEconomy

September 21, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Today, legislation sponsored by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), which will divert millions back to tribal students' education, passed the U.S. House unanimously.