Representative Dusty Johnson, Republican from South Dakota

Dusty Johnson

Representative Dusty Johnson

Dusty Johnson began his career managing public utilities in South Dakota, earning a reputation as a pragmatic problem-solver. Elected as U.S. Representative for South Dakota’s at-large district in 2018, he focuses on rural economic development, agriculture, and responsible government spending. Johnson authored the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, strengthening protections for American producers, and serves on the House Agriculture Committee. Through a data-driven, collaborative approach, he works to ensure South Dakotans’ voices are represented in national policy decisions.

Education

  • M.P.A., University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
    (2002)
  • B.A., University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
    (1999)

Policy Focus Areas

Native Americans17%
Transportation and Public Works16%
Agriculture and Food12%
Government Operations and Politics6%

Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Dusty Johnson's record in Congress.

Rural Broadband Expansion

Supported legislation and funding to expand high-speed internet access in rural South Dakota communities.

Livestock Mandatory Reporting Extension

Led efforts to extend the Livestock Mandatory Reporting Act, aiding transparency and fairness for cattle producers.

COVID-19 Relief for Agriculture

Advocated for targeted COVID-19 relief funding for South Dakota farmers and ranchers impacted by the pandemic.

Surface Transportation Board Reform

Co-sponsored bipartisan bills to improve rail service reliability and address agricultural shipping delays.

Committee Assignments

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  • House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
  • House Committee on Agriculture
  • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

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