U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (SD)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (SD)
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Johnson calls for action on tribal education funding shortfalls
The House Committee on Natural Resources recently convened an oversight hearing to address issues within the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE).
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Lawmakers seek solutions for tribal school conditions and highway fund issues
School conditions in Indian country are currently facing significant challenges, with many schools experiencing issues such as leaky roofs, broken heaters, and mold.
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New bill proposes fees on electric vehicles for highway fund contributions
U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson and Senator Deb Fischer have introduced the Fair SHARE Act, a legislative proposal aimed at ensuring electric vehicles (EVs) contribute to the Highway Trust Fund (HTF).
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Johnson's office seeks applicants for summer 2025 internships
U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson has announced that his office is now accepting applications for summer internships in Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls.
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Efforts intensify on fentanyl crisis and women's sports legislation
The Biden Administration has faced criticism over its border policies, which some claim have allowed fentanyl to enter the United States in large quantities.
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Representatives urge EPA to support American biofuels industry
U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson, Adrian Smith, and Angie Craig have spearheaded a bipartisan effort to address the new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator, Lee Zeldin.
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Lawmakers introduce resolution backing blockchain technology
Today, key members of the House Agriculture and Financial Services Subcommittees introduced a resolution supporting blockchain technology and digital assets.
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Dusty Johnson continues role in select committee addressing US-China strategic competition
U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) has been appointed to the Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the United States and Chinese Communist Party, also known as the "Select Committee on China."
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President Trump signs Laken Riley Act; tragedy strikes with deadly aircraft collision
Earlier this week, President Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law.
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Dusty Johnson invites Trump and Burgum for July 4th fireworks at Mount Rushmore
U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson from South Dakota has extended an invitation to President Trump and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to host a fireworks celebration at Mount Rushmore for this year's Independence Day.
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Johnson commends Noem on homeland security secretary confirmation
Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson expressed approval of the U.S. Senate's swift confirmation of Governor Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security under President Trump.
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Johnson leads panel on rural broadband development amid regulatory challenges
U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson from South Dakota has been appointed as the Chair of a Congressional subcommittee focused on rural broadband development.
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Wounded Knee memorial bill passes House; new abortion survivor protection act voted
Every year, numerous babies are born alive following failed abortion attempts, yet not all receive the necessary care for survival.
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Dusty Johnson supports act protecting infants surviving abortions
U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson from South Dakota has cast his vote in favor of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
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Dusty Johnson reintroduces bill limiting Supreme Court justices to nine
U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson has reintroduced the Keep the Nine constitutional amendment, which seeks to maintain the number of justices on the U.S. Supreme Court at nine.
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Wounded Knee massacre memorial act passes unanimously in U.S. House
The U.S. House of Representatives has unanimously passed the Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act, a bill introduced by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.).
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Johnson seeks hearing on federal failures in Indian education
U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson from South Dakota has urged the House Committees on Natural Resources and Education & Workforce to conduct an oversight hearing concerning the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) and the current challenges in Indian...
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Johnson criticizes Biden's commutation decision on Leonard Peltier's sentence
U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson expressed his disapproval of President Biden's decision to commute Leonard Peltier's sentence.
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TikTok law upheld: Supreme Court backs Congress's authority over Chinese ownership
U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), who serves on the Select Committee on China, issued a statement in response to the United States Supreme Court's decision regarding TikTok.
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House committee discusses transportation and emergency preparedness measures
Over the weekend, discussions took place between President Trump and a legislative representative regarding plans for the upcoming year.