Dusty Johnson

CELEBRATING THE TEDDY BEAR DEN ON ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E511] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

Building a Stronger America Building a Stronger America BIG Update Memorial Day is a reminder to honor those who gave their lives defending our nation and protecting the freedoms we hold dear. Their sacrifice can never be fully repaid, but a grateful nation honors their service. Andrew.Rasmuss……

Powering America from the Plains Powering America from the Plains BIG News Many South Dakotans would agree – I’d rather have American energy dominance be driven by what’s happening in South Dakota’s corn fields rather than Iranian oil fields. More E15 fuel is an opportunity to rely more on American…

PROVIDING THAT SECTION 11 OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 1224 SHALL HAVE NO FORCE OR EFFECT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3410-H3417] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

Safety and Discovery Safety and Discovery BIG Update Public safety begins in our communities. Our police officers, firefighters, and emergency services personnel are on the frontlines every day to keep South Dakotans safe. This week, I toured the Public Safety Building in Lake Norden – an…

Rooted in Rural America Rooted in Rural America BIG News I’ve met with ag producers across South Dakota and they all agree – we need a Farm Bill . Farmers and ranchers want certainty as they plan for the future, and outdated farm policy is holding them back. Andrew.Rasmuss… Fri, 05/01/2026 - 11:19…

Driving Growth Driving Growth BIG Update Dr. Julie Callahan, the Chief Agriculture Negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), joined me and my colleagues for a discussion on how strong agriculture trade is vital to our country. Andrew.Rasmuss… Fri, 04/24/2026 - 12:01 April…

Families First Families First BIG Update Earlier this week, I met with police chiefs and sheriffs from across South Dakota to talk about public safety. Our law enforcement officers are on the front lines protecting our state. Because they understand better than anyone what support our communities…

Safer Communities and South Dakota Connections Safer Communities and South Dakota Connections BIG Update The overflow of illicit substances into our country has made our communities less safe and strained public resources. This influx of dangerous drugs was exacerbated by a previously unsecured…

Hope for the Future Hope for the Future BIG Update Holy Week is a powerful reminder of God’s love and sacrifice. It offers another chance to reflect on our lives and look forward in hope to what is to come – the return of Christ. I’m grateful for the opportunity to join others on Good Friday at the…

Transparency for Farmers Transparency for Farmers BIG Update Farmers face many factors that they have no control over. They can’t control the weather, commodity prices, or input costs. Yet they work hard every day to feed and fuel the world despite these unknowns. I introduced the Fertilizer…

Strengthening Accountability Strengthening Accountability BIG Update Last year, a number of states, including South Dakota, were found to have improperly issued Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL) to drivers illegally in this country. In fact, the Trump Administration found that South Dakota was in…

Strong Foundations Strong Foundations BIG Update The Working Families Tax Cuts, which I voted for, delivered a historic $50 billion investment to strengthen rural health care via the Rural Health Transformation Program . This is a major commitment to support the rural health workforce, modernize…

American Protection American Protection BIG Update This week, the House Agriculture Committee passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act , also known as the Farm Bill, with a bipartisan 34-17 vote. I’ve met with ag producers across South Dakota and they all agree – we need a Farm Bill.…

TRIBAL TRUST LAND HOMEOWNERSHIP ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2359-H2362] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Commitment to Freedom and American Strength Commitment to Freedom and American Strength BIG Update Andrew.Rasmuss… Fri, 02/27/2026 - 13:44 February 27, 2026

Growing Opportunity Growing Opportunity BIG Update This week, I held a roundtable with producers to talk about issues facing South Dakota agriculture. We covered topics including the upcoming House committee activity on the Farm Bill, my efforts to secure year-round E-15, trade deals impacting…

Building a Better America Building a Better America BIG Idea Housing supply in the United States has not kept up with demand. There’s currently a 5.5 million housing unit shortage in America. Rising construction costs, unnecessary regulations, regulatory delays, and outdated zoning have exacerbated…

CONGRATULATING SOUTH DAKOTA'S ADAM VINATIERI ON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E122] From the…

CONGRATULATING SOUTH DAKOTA'S GREY ZABEL AND THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS ON SUPER BOWL LX WIN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E124] From the Congressional Record…

America First America First BIG Update Free, fair, and accountable elections are vital to the survival of our democracy. Without common sense guardrails, our election system is severely compromised. I’ve been supportive of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to protect our…

Saddling Up for the Black Hills Stock Show Saddling Up for the Black Hills Stock Show The Black Hills Stock Show kicks off this weekend in Rapid City, and there’s no event that captures the spirit of South Dakota quite like it. Each year, the Stock Show brings people together for world-class…

RECOGNIZING J.P. SKELLY ON FORTY YEARS OF SERVICE WITH KORN NEWS RADIO Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 19 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 19 (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E77] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

RECOGNIZING NANA KWAME DWOMOH OF SOUTH DAKOTA FOR WINNING THE 2025 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E4] From the Congressional Record…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4365, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4367, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024... Congressional Record, Volume 169 Issue 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023) [Congressional Record Volume 169,…