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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced the Highway Funding Flexibility Act to allow state governments to reallocate unobligated funds from federal electric vehicle (EV) programs.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act passed the House Agriculture Committee by a vote of 47-6 to establish a clear regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced eight South Dakotans will be attending the United States service academies. They will begin their military training at their respective schools this summer. Johnson nominated each of these students in December 2024 and they recently accepted their appointment offers.
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The 250 students at Girls State in Vermillion had great questions and high enthusiasm about being civically involved. We had a great conversation about politics and policy in D.C., why that matters in South Dakota, and the importance of civility in politics. The American Legion Auxiliary always puts on a great event, and I was happy to join them.
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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Chairman Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, which would establish a regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Greg Stanton (D-AZ) reintroduced legislation to digitize and streamline the permitting process for transportation infrastructure.
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I voted to pass the House’s One Big, Beautiful Bill, which is a strong, conservative package that prevents the largest tax hike in American history while saving $1.6 trillion, the largest spending reduction in a generation.
The bill secures our borders by finishing thousands of miles of walls and barriers and hires thousands more Border Patrol and ICE personnel. It also funds the enforcement of the successful “Remain in Mexico” policy.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to pass the conservative reconciliation package, the “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” that will prevent the largest tax hike in American history. The bill delivers $1.6 trillion in savings, which is the largest spending reduction in a generation, secures our borders, and implements commonsense policies to right-size federal programs.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced the Teenagers Earning Everyday Necessary Skills (TEENS) Act, which provides more work opportunities for 14- and 15-year-olds. Currently, teenagers are not permitted to work past 7 PM during months when school is in session and are limited to 18 hours of work per week. As a teen, Johnson worked as a retail clerk, a Taco Bell shift manager, bowling alley snack bar attendant, and a car detailer at a Ford dealership.