{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where chamber = \"House\", state = \"SD\" and year = 2024 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-introduces-legislation-stop-fentanyl-trafficking-china", "Johnson Introduces Legislation to Stop Fentanyl Trafficking from China", "2024-12-17", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and the Select Committee on China\u2019s Fentanyl Policy Working Group introduced legislation to combat the deadly fentanyl crisis and hold China accountable for its role in fueling the epidemic. The Working Group has drafted these bills in response to their research on the devastating impact of fentanyl on American communities.\n\n\u201cChina has been flooding our nation with fentanyl for years, profiting on the destruction and poisoning of American lives,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cGetting tough on China includes cracking down on their money-making fentanyl scheme, which is devastating American families. These bills will curb the flow of fentanyl and make our streets safer.\u201d\n\nIn 2022, fentanyl was responsible for nearly 70% of drug overdose deaths for adults ages 18-45 \u2013 a staggering and preventable loss of life.\n\nJohnson was appointed to the Fentanyl Policy Working Group in June 2024.\n\nLegislation:\n\nJoint Task Force to Counter Illicit Synthetic Narcotics Act of 2024\n\nThis bill establishes a Joint Task Force to counter synthetic narcotics, primarily focusing on opioids like fentanyl. The task force will bring together representatives from relevant federal agencies to conduct joint operations, disrupt trafficking networks, and enforce sanctions. It will focus on international and domestic coordination, including addressing the role of the People\u2019s Republic of China (PRC) in the opioid crisis. The task force aims to streamline interagency collaboration, enhance legal enforcement, and report regularly to Congress.\n\nRead text here.\n\nThe CCP Fentanyl Sanctions Act\n\nThis bill targets what the bipartisan fentanyl report described as the \u201cAchilles\u2019 heel\u201d of fentanyl and related synthetic narcotics producers\u2014their exposure to the U.S. banking system courtesy of their licit activity. The legislation establishes new sanctions authorities against actors involved in fentanyl trafficking and expands existing sanctions authorities to target PRC vessels or ports that knowingly or recklessly facilitate shipment/transportation of illicit synthetic narcotics.\n\nRead text here.\n\nInternational Protection from PRC Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opioids Act\n\nThis bill aims to combat fentanyl trafficking by imposing \u201cdocking fees\u201d on entities of the People\u2019s Republic of China that fail to implement \u201cKnow Your Customer\u201d and related safeguards against the production and export of fentanyl precursors. It introduces compliance requirements for PRC ports, vessels, and exporters, with penalties for non-compliance and falsified records.\n\nRead text here.\n\nEach piece of legislation is cosponsored by Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), and U.S. Representatives Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), Neal Dunn (R-FL), Ro Khanna (D-CA), Ritchie Torres (D-NY), and Michelle Steel (R-CA).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:07:19Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-votes-end-woke-policies-strengthen-military-get-tough-china", "Johnson Votes to End Woke Policies, Strengthen Military, Get Tough on China", "2024-12-12", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, the House passed the annual defense package, which included two provisions led by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.). The bill provides a substantial pay raise to troops, ends politically woke policies, strengthens America\u2019s military, and gets tough on China. Johnson voted to pass the bill.\n\n\u201cPolitically \u2018woke\u2019 culture has infiltrated our military, but this bill puts an end to some of those policies like paying for gender transition treatments for youth,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cI\u2019m glad my provisions to hold China accountable, support our B-21 bombers, and strengthen the Second Amendment were included. Passing the annual defense package is critical to strengthening our military and giving the Department of Defense the resources they need to project a strong military abroad\u2014and stay focused on lethality. Our servicemembers deserve the investment this bill provides.\u201d\n\nThe defense package restores the focus of our military on lethality by banning the Department of Defense from providing gender transition treatments for minors and promoting Critical Race Theory in the military and in classrooms. The bill also prohibits the DoD from instituting a Military Green New Deal, which would force servicemembers and employees to use electric vehicles for official travel and would give preference to weapons with lower climate impacts.\n\nThe bill includes Johnson\u2019s provision to hold China accountable for their unfair shipping practices. The Shanghai Shipping Exchange has been using anti-competitive market practices to benefit China\u2019s economy, instead of employing fairness in the global shipping market.\n\nIt also includes a provision championed by Johnson to modernize Proof of Delivery (POD) notifications for certain firearm transfers. Over the past year, the U.S. Postal Service has caused delays confirming the necessary POD for these transfers. Johnson worked on a provision to allow electronic notifications as an alternative, and quicker, confirmation process for law enforcement officers who chose that method.\n\nThis year marks the 64th consecutive year of passing the National Defense Authorization Act.\n\nThe Fiscal Year 2025 annual defense package will:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-votes-educate-students-dangers-communism", "Johnson Votes to Educate Students on the Dangers of Communism", "2024-12-06", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to pass the Crucial Communism Teaching Act to educate high school students on the dangers of communism.\n\n\u201cAn increasing number of American youth are favoring communism and dictatorship,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cCommunism, dictatorship, and totalitarianism are completely contrarian to America\u2019s founding principles, values, and freedoms. These oppressive types of government are how our adversaries like China, Russia, and North Korea operate. We must educate our students on the dangerous and deadly impacts of these societies to ensure our kids and grandkids can live in a free and prosperous America.\u201d\n\n\u201cFreedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it on to our children in the bloodstream. The only way they can inherit the freedom we have known is if we fight for it, protect it, defend it and then hand it to them with the well thought lessons of how they in their lifetime must do the same. And if you and I don't do this, then you and I may well spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it once was like in America when men were free.\u201d \u2013 Ronald Reagan (1961).\n\nLegislation:\n\nThe Crucial Communism Teaching Act would make educational materials available through the independent Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation to help educate high school students about the dangers of communism and totalitarianism and how those systems are contrary to the founding principles of freedom and democracy in the United States.\n\nBackground:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-lead-influential-conservative-caucus", "Johnson to Lead Influential Conservative Caucus", "2024-12-04", "2024", "2024-12", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) was re-elected as Chair of the Republican Main Street Caucus (\u201cMain Street\u201d). In recent years, Main Street has been at the forefront of delivering key conservative wins, including cutting $2 trillion in spending over four years, reforming welfare, and unlocking American energy.\n\n\u201cNow is a special time in American history,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cWe must secure the border, cut spending, and roll back unnecessary regulations. The Republican Main Street Caucus will work with President Trump and the Senate to deliver on this strong, conservative agenda. I\u2019m proud to lead this group during this exciting time.\u201d\n\nMain Street is comprised of more than 80 conservative House members from across the country dedicated to delivering commonsense, conservative solutions. Johnson has led the group since 2022.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:13:55Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-congratulates-governor-noem-selection-serve-homeland-security", "Johnson Congratulates Governor Noem on Selection to Serve as Homeland Security Secretary", "2024-11-12", "2024", "2024-11", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) released the following statement:\n\n\u201cMy friend Kristi Noem is a fantastic choice for Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. She knows how important it is to protect our country and has demonstrated strong work ethic as South Dakota\u2019s governor. I\u2019m confident Kristi will secure the southern border and keep America safe.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:07:06Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-congratulates-president-trump", "Johnson Congratulates President Trump", "2024-11-06", "2024", "2024-11", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) released the following statement:\n\n\u201cCongratulations to President Donald Trump on his return to the White House. I\u2019m excited for an opportunity to secure the border, grow our economy, and improve the lives of South Dakotans. It\u2019s time to leave behind the burdensome policies of the Biden Administration. I look forward to partnering with Trump and Congress to get America back on track. Let\u2019s get to work.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T22:07:06Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnsons-office-now-accepting-spring-2025-internship-applications", "Johnson\u2019s Office Now Accepting Spring 2025 Internship Applications", "2024-10-10", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) is seeking internship applications for the spring in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices.\n\nDuties include researching legislation, writing memos, attending committee hearings and briefings, answering constituent phone calls, sorting mail, and providing support to the staff and the Member of Congress.\n\nInterns will be given the opportunity to develop their research, writing, and communications skills while working closely alongside staff. They will also gain an in-depth understanding of how the legislative branch of government operates while helping to serve South Dakota constituents.\n\n\u201cA Congressional office is a fast-paced, dynamic environment filled with rewarding work,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cMotivated interns get a hands-on experience with projects that give them a behind-the-scenes look at Congress, both in D.C. and in South Dakota.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-smith-craig-introduce-bill-codify-year-round-e15", "Johnson, Smith, Craig Introduce Bill to Codify Year-Round E15", "2024-09-27", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressional Biofuels Caucus Co-Chairs Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), Adrian Smith (R-NE), and Angie Craig (D-MN), along with U.S. Reps. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), and Sharice Davids (D-KS) introduced the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. This legislation would extend the Reid vapor pressure (RVP) volatility waiver to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15 percent.\n\n\u201cSecuring year-round availability of E15 would provide certainty to the fuel sector, improve the production and supply of American-made fuel, and help drive down the prices at the pump,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cI am proud to help lead this effort and will continue working to get year-round E15 signed into law.\u201d\n\n\u201cAt a time when agricultural producers are struggling, uncertainty in the energy market is looming, and consumers are paying more at the pumps, the United States cannot afford to leave any opportunity to boost energy production on the table,\u201d said Smith. \u201cSince I first introduced similar legislation, I have been pushing EPA to allow the uninterrupted sale of E15. Flexibility and greater consumer choice strengthens the U.S. fuel market, and Nebraska's farmers have the capacity to meet demand. I thank Rep. Craig, Sen. Fischer, and my House colleagues for their cooperation to unlock this sustainable fuel source and provide relief for hard-working Americans at the fuel pump.\u201d\n\n\u201cHomegrown biofuels are tools we have right now to address climate change, strengthen our nation\u2019s energy infrastructure and lower costs for Americans at the gas pump,\u201d said Craig. \u201cThis bill is the kind of commonsense legislation we need more of in Washington and I\u2019m proud to be a part of the bipartisan coalition fighting for year-round E15 in the House.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe thank our renewable fuel supporters in the House for introducing this bipartisan legislation and continuing to fight for fair market access for E15 and our nation\u2019s farmers and ethanol producers. With just a few months left in this Congress, we urge lawmakers to swiftly adopt this bill and deliver a win for American families seeking cleaner, lower-cost fuel options,\u201d said Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper.\n\n\u201cE15 is one of the best ways to lower costs for consumers while also reducing our carbon emissions. For the past six summers, hardworking families across America have enjoyed big summer savings on E15 ranging from 10 to 30 cents per gallon, with some locations selling the fuel for more than a dollar less per gallon,\u201d said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. \u201cBut over the last three summers, those savings were only possible thanks to last-minute intervention by EPA. This bill will finally fix the outdated law that threatens to take E15 off the market when consumers need it most during the busy summer driving season. We thank Representative Smith (R-Neb.), Representative Craig (D-Minn), and the bipartisan group of cosponsors for their leadership to ensure we preserve consumer access to lower-carbon, more-affordable fuel options nationwide all year round. With bipartisan bills now introduced in both chambers of Congress, this is our chance to finally get this commonsense legislation across the finish line.\u201d\n\nClick here for bill text.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-thune-rounds-introduce-legislation-advance-western-dakota-water", "Johnson, Thune, Rounds Introduce Legislation to Advance Western Dakota Water Project", "2024-09-26", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) recently introduced bicameral versions of legislation that would authorize afeasibility study for the Western Dakota Regional Water System.\n\n\u201cWater is essential,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cEnsuring our Western South Dakota communities receive sufficient and clean water is necessary for healthy, growing communities. I am grateful for Senator Thune and Rounds\u2019 partnership on this issue and look forward to continuing to advance the Western Dakota Rural Water System project.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Western Dakota Regional Water System is a promising proposal to address the rapidly growing water needs of the Black Hills region,\u201d said Thune. \u201cThis legislation would advance the project by authorizing a Bureau of Reclamation study in order to determine the feasibility of the project, and I\u2019m proud to join Rep. Johnson and Sen. Rounds in this critical effort.\u201d\n\n\u201cAccess to clean water in rural areas is critical for South Dakotans,\u201d said Rounds. \u201cAuthorizing a feasibility study for the Western Dakota Regional Water System gets us one step closer to delivering more water West River. I\u2019m pleased to be joining Sen. Thune and Rep. Johnson in this effort.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/delegation-urges-biden-grant-disaster-declaration-cheyenne-river-sioux-tribe", "Delegation Urges Biden to Grant Disaster Declaration for Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe", "2024-09-24", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and U.S. Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today sent a letter to President Biden urging him to issue a major disaster declaration for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe following extreme weather, particularly strong winds, that occurred July 13, 2024 through July 14, 2024.\n\n\u201cWhile the final cost of the disaster is not yet determined, costs associated with the disaster exceed the Tribe's ability to pay and meets the threshold for federal assistance,\u201d wrote the delegation. \u201cWe support the Tribe's request and urge you to approve a major disaster declaration as soon as possible so that the necessary federal resources are available to assist the impacted Tribal areas.\u201d\n\nRead the full letter HERE or below.\n\n+++\n\nDear President Biden:\n\nWe write in strong support of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe's major disaster declaration request for the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation. This disaster declaration request would assist in recovery efforts from severe weather that occurred July 13, 2024, through July 14, 2024.\n\nBeginning the evening of July 13, Tribal areas experienced severe weather resulting from a derecho that brought wind gusts of up to 108 mph as well as heavy rainfalls. These extreme weather conditions caused extensive damage to utility and road infrastructure including to culverts. Dozens of homeowners and businesses sustained damage, including multiple buildings determined to be a complete loss. Critical infrastructure also suffered significant damage including public safety facilities as well as the partial loss of public safety telecommunications systems. While the final cost of the disaster is not yet determined, costs associated with the disaster exceed the Tribe's ability to pay and meets the threshold for federal assistance.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-thune-seek-nominations-us-service-academies-0", "Johnson, Thune Seek Nominations to U.S. Service Academies", "2024-09-20", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today announced that they are accepting applications to the U.S. service academies for the class entering in the summer of 2025.\n\n\u201cService academies provide an excellent educational opportunity for a select number of young men and women each year,\u201d said Thune and Johnson. \u201cOur state has always punched above its weight when it comes to military service, so we\u2019re looking forward to meeting the next generation of military leaders and helping them embark on the next chapter in their young careers.\u201d\n\nStudents interested in attending a service academy must first obtain a nomination, most commonly from a member of Congress. Thune and Johnson will make nominations to the Military Academy at West Point, the Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, the Naval Academy at Annapolis, and the Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-honors-gohn-family-angels-adoption-award", "Johnson Honors Gohn Family with the \u201cAngels in Adoption\u201d Award", "2024-09-18", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) congratulated Steve and Kris Gohn of Huron for being selected as South Dakota\u2019s 2024 Angels in Adoption honorees.\n\n\u201cAdoption is an incredibly meaningful way to complete a family, but the Gohn family didn\u2019t stop there,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cTheir mentorship and assistance to other families looking to adopt has fostered another generation of adoption in South Dakota.\u201d\n\nSteve and Kris have four grown children, all of whom are adopted. They have held tremendous relationships with their children\u2019s birth families, navigating the borders of birth and adoptive family in an impressive manner.\n\nThe Gohns have mentored other couples who have chosen adoption. At All About U Adoption in Sioux Falls, Kris works with mothers and families who are choosing adoption.\n\nEach year, the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) selects individuals, families or organizations across the nation who have demonstrated a commitment to improving the lives of children in need of permanent, loving homes. Each family\u2019s tireless dedication to child welfare stands out in their community but earns them recognition as an extraordinary family deserving of this award.\n\nImage", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-legislation-protects-us-infrastructure-china", "Johnson Legislation Protects U.S. Infrastructure from China", "2024-09-12", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced legislation to prohibit use of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-affiliated LiDAR technology to be used by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) is a remote sensing technology that captures detailed three-dimensional maps of surrounding environments with millimeter-level accuracy.\n\n\u201cAmerica should not rely on this technology from our adversaries,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cChina\u2019s access to highly detailed maps of our country\u2019s infrastructure, from ports to highways to railroads, is a big threat to our national security. We must keep our sensitive data out of the hands of those who seek to undermine our nation.\u201d\n\n\u201cLiDAR is a foundational technology of the future, critical to the development of everything from automobiles to our roads and bridges,\u201d said Select Committee on the CCP Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI). \u201cBy prohibiting the Department of Transportation from using CCP-affiliated LiDAR technology, Congress will get ahead of yet another supply chain dependency on the CCP and reduce the Party\u2019s leverage over our industries and our country. I am thankful for Rep. Johnson\u2019s leadership on this critical issue.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe U.S. cannot rely on Communist China for emerging critical technologies such as LiDAR. Unsecure LiDAR produced by our greatest strategic adversary jeopardizes our national security and undermines the competitiveness of American companies. I am proud to join Congressman Dusty Johnson and Chairman John Moolenaar in introducing legislation to root out Communist Chinese-manufactured LiDAR from the United States,\u201d said Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.).\n\nJohnson introduced this bill alongside Select Committee on the CCP Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), and Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA).\n\nLegislation:\n\nThe Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act would prohibit the DOT from utilizing LiDAR technology from foreign adversaries, effective June 30, 2026.\n\nSpecifically, the DOT is prohibited from \u2013\n\nProcuring LiDAR from a covered company.\n\nContracting with entities using LiDAR from a covered company.\n\nProviding loans or grants to entities using LiDAR from a covered company.\n\nCovered LiDAR companies include \u2013\n\nAny entity on the Consolidated Screening List.\n\nAny entity on the 1260H list.\n\nAny entity that is domiciled or subject to unmitigated foreign ownership by the People\u2019s Republic of China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia.\n\nBackground:\n\nLiDAR is a remote sensing technology that captures detailed three-dimensional maps of surrounding environments with millimeter-level accuracy. LiDAR is widely utilized in the transportation space within autonomous vehicles, drone inspection of critical infrastructure, traffic control systems, railroad grade crossings, airports, and more.\n\nU.S. firms initially led in LiDAR production, but the People\u2019s Republic of China (PRC) firms are gaining market share at an alarming rate, some while using questionable practices related to U.S. intellectual property. While competition in the market is not inherently bad, PRC companies are subject to the country\u2019s National Security Law which states all companies must provide any available data collected by their products and systems to the Chinese Communist Party, when required.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-protects-ag-land-china", "Johnson Protects Ag Land from China", "2024-09-11", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to pass the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act to strengthen the review process for purchases of U.S. farmland by the Chinese Communist Party. China's growing investment in U.S. agricultural land has raised concerns about the security of our food supply. Johnson is a leader on this bill and has been vocal in his opposition to these purchases.\n\n\u201cFood security is national security, but China \u2013 one of our biggest adversaries \u2013 has significant access to our food supply,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cI\u2019ve been committed to tackling this issue for years, working to block these purchases and protect our supply chain from those who pose a threat.\u201d\n\nThe Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act would:\n\nAdd the Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) for certain covered transactions, including agricultural land, agriculture biotechnology, and the agriculture industry - transportation, storage, and processing.\n\nEnsure USDA has a seat at the table to properly report and review transactions from the People\u2019s Republic of China, Democratic People\u2019s Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation, and the Islamic Republic of Iran.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-requests-briefing-chinese-drones", "Johnson Requests Briefing on Chinese Drones", "2024-09-09", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and twelve members of Congress asked the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to brief members of Congress on the risk Chinese-manufactured drones pose to America\u2019s food supply and what the agencies are doing to protect American agriculture.\n\nJohnson has been outspoken in Congress and as a member of the Select Committee on China to secure our food supply from foreign adversaries and has advocated for more oversight of foreign purchases of U.S. farmland.\n\nShenzhen DJI Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. (DJI) is a Chinese Military Company, linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), that makes thousands of drones, many of which are used in the United States. These drones operate on Chinese military software, firmware, and hardware, posing a significant risk to American agriculture and safety.\n\n\u201cThe risk of these DJI agricultural spray drones being manipulated to carry out an attack in the United States cannot be ignored,\u201d the members wrote. \u201cRelying on our greatest strategic adversary for technology critical to the success of our agricultural production endangers the resiliency of our food supply.\u201d\n\nDJI\u2019s advanced surveillance drones use LiDAR sensors and multispectral cameras which DJI states can collect and interpret crop data that is \u201cimpossible for the human eye to see.\u201d The CCP\u2019s access to this data and software gives them an unprecedented ability to control our agriculture supply chain.\n\nThe letter was sent by Reps. Mark Alford (R-MO), Ben Cline (R-VA), Neal Dunn (R- FL), Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), Michael Guest (R-MS), Ashley Hinson (R-IA), Dusty Johnson (R-SD), John Moolenaar (R-MI), Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Zach Nunn (R-IA), Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), and Robert Wittman (R-VA).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-re-introduces-sober-act-expand-successful-247-sobriety-program", "Johnson Re-introduces SOBER Act to Expand Successful 24/7 Sobriety Program", "2024-08-20", "2024", "2024-08", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) re-introduced the Supporting Opportunities to Build Everyday Responsibility (SOBER) Act, legislation aimed at combating repeat alcohol-related criminal offenses and bolstering the 24/7 sobriety program across the country.\n\n24/7 sobriety was pioneered in South Dakota in 2005. An evaluation found a 12 percent reduction in DUI arrests in jurisdictions that adopted the program. The same evaluation found the program was associated with a 9 percent reduction in domestic violence arrests, and even a 4.2 percent reduction in all-cause mortality. Similar successes were seen through other state-run programs, like North Dakota where DUI arrests decreased by 9 percent in counties that implemented the program.\n\n\u201cThe SOBER Act is commonsense legislation. It encourages sobriety and safe driving, preventing accidents and saving lives, one person at a time,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cSouth Dakota has been leading 24/7 sobriety programs for nearly twenty years with positive results. My bill allows this success to be available for every state.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe SOBER Act is our best chance to meaningfully reduce alcohol-related crime, which costs the U.S. more than $80 billion a year,\u201d says Greg Newburn, Niskanen\u2019s Director of Criminal Justice. \u201cWe are grateful to Representative Johnson for his leadership in tackling a problem that negatively impacts millions of Americans.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe have long been advocates for 24/7 sobriety programs being a useful tool in ensuring public safety,\u201d said Nelson Brunn, Executive Director of the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA). \u201cWhen used in tandem with ignition interlock devices, 24/7 sobriety programs implemented with effective screening are a valuable and cost-effective way to combat crimes attributable to alcohol abuse. The NDAA supports the SOBER Act, which would expand access and funding to sustain and/or improve existing 24/7 sobriety programs, in addition to encouraging state and local governments to create new 24/7 sobriety programs within their communities.\u201d\n\nSpecifically, the SOBER Act would:\n\nProvide funding to help sustain and expand existing 24/7 sobriety programs;\n\nIncentivize the creation of 24/7 sobriety programs; and\n\nProvide data from grantees and a report assessing the impact of 24/7 sobriety programs.\n\nThe SOBER Act is cosponsored by Pete Stauber (R-MN), Angie Craig (D-MN), Don Bacon (R-NE), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Dina Titus (D-NV), and Julia Brownley (D-CA).\n\nThe SOBER Act is endorsed by the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), National District Attorneys Association (NDAA), National Sheriffs\u2019 Association, Niskanen Center, and Major County Sheriffs of America.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:36:13Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/delegation-urges-biden-grant-disaster-declaration-following-june-storms-and", "Delegation Urges Biden to Grant Disaster Declaration Following June Storms and Flooding", "2024-07-30", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) recently urged President Biden to issue a major disaster declaration for the state of South Dakota following the severe storms and flooding from June 16 through July 8, 2024.\n\n\u201cIn light of these considerations, we respectfully request that you expeditiously review Gov. Noem\u2019s request and declare a major disaster for relevant areas of our state,\u201d the delegation wrote. \u201cAlong with our fellow South Dakotans, we appreciate your consideration of this request and stand ready to assist in any way possible.\u201d\n\nFull letter below:\n\nDear President Biden:\n\nWe write in support of Gov. Kristi Noem\u2019s (R-S.D.) request for a major disaster declaration for the state of South Dakota as a result of severe storms and flooding that occurred June 16 through July 8, 2024.\n\nAs Gov. Noem\u2019s request indicates, the catastrophic flooding began on June 16, 2024, resulting from a succession of heavy rainstorms that filled the creeks and rivers that coincide in the southeast corner of the state. The excess water flooded the Niobrara River, the Missouri River, and the Big Sioux River, causing an emergency evacuation of the affected areas before sink holes emerged, houses washed away, and the BNSF Railway railroad bridge connecting North Sioux City, S.D., with Sioux City, Iowa, collapsed into the Big Sioux River. The flooding caused significant damage to public infrastructure, homes, and businesses, and has disrupted the lives of the nearly six thousand residents that live in the North Sioux City and Dakota Dunes areas.\n\nData from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows that the Big Sioux River crested at 44.98 feet, surpassing the previous 2014 record by 7.28 feet. Analysis from the National Weather Service shows the rain event that created this year\u2019s flooding was a 1,000-year event. Eleven river gauges were at record-high levels. This disaster has impacted 25 counties and five tribal nations and caused tens of millions of dollars in damage to public infrastructure, homes, and businesses.\n\nIn light of these considerations, we respectfully request that you expeditiously review Gov. Noem\u2019s request and declare a major disaster for relevant areas of our state. Along with our fellow South Dakotans, we appreciate your consideration of this request and stand ready to assist in any way possible.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-secures-tribal-wins-interior-funding-bill", "Johnson Secures Tribal Wins in Interior Funding Bill", "2024-07-24", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) secured several wins for tribal communities in the House Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations package.\n\n\u201cThere is a public safety crisis on our Indian reservations,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cWe also have major needs in tribal healthcare and education. Our efforts have secured major funding increases for these areas, including a 34% increase in tribal public safety funding.\u201d\n\nJohnsonnoted that with our nation $35 trillion in debt, these new investments needed to be made in a fiscally responsible manner. \u201cWe managed to secure these substantive increases while decreasing overall spending because we implemented significant cuts elsewhere. This is a big win for Indian country and for fiscal responsibility.\u201d\n\nThe total cost of the bill is $72 million below the FY24 enacted level. It rescinds $55 million authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act and reduces funding for the Environmental Protection Agency by 20% from the FY24 enacted level.\n\nJohnson has led initiatives to increase funding for tribal law enforcement on reservations, reform the Indian Health Service, and improve education opportunities in tribal communities.\n\nThe FY25 Interior appropriations package includes several of Johnson\u2019s priorities:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-testifies-his-ihs-priorities", "Johnson Testifies on his IHS Priorities", "2024-07-24", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, the House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to discuss key provisions of U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson\u2019s (R-S.D.) bill to improve quality and delivery of patient care within the Indian Health Service (IHS).\n\n\u201cIn South Dakota, the average age of death is 78 years old, for Native American enrolled members, it\u2019s 58 years. That\u2019s a remarkable 20-year gap,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cOne of the reasons for that is the poor quality of health care in Indian country. That\u2019s something we have trust and treaty obligations to address.\u201d\n\nImage\n\nView Johnson\u2019s remarks here or by clicking the image above.\n\nThe Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act of 2024 seeks to improve the delivery of care for Native Americans relying on IHS by promoting the recruitment and retention of staff, best practices on information-sharing, cultural awareness, and accountability.\n\nSpecifically, the hearing discussed these sections of the bill:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-votes-election-integrity", "Johnson Votes for Election Integrity", "2024-07-10", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to secure the integrity of American elections by passing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to prevent noncitizens from voting in federal elections. The SAVE Act would require proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote.\n\n\u201cVoting is a sacred honor reserved for American citizens,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cMillions of illegal immigrants have crossed our border since Joe Biden took office\u2014if they cast votes, our election system would be severely compromised. We must protect this right and protect election security. Allowing noncitizens to vote threatens both of those objectives.\u201d\n\nNearly 25 million noncitizens reside in the United States, and nearly ten million illegal immigrants have crossed our borders since January 2021. Many states are committed to providing driver\u2019s licenses to these individuals.\n\nThe Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act will:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-bill-reforms-indian-health-service", "Johnson Bill Reforms Indian Health Service", "2024-07-09", "2024", "2024-07", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) reintroduced the Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act of 2024 to improve quality and delivery of patient care.\n\nDue to a lack of oversight, financial integrity, staffing needs, and employee shortcomings at the Indian Health Service (IHS), tribal patients have been receiving substandard care for far too long.\n\n\u201cTribal communities deserve access to efficient, safe, and high-quality care through the IHS,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cThis bill would bring necessary changes to improve the quality of service and care for tribal members.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act of 2024 seeks to improve the delivery of care for Native Americans relying on IHS by promoting the recruitment and retention of staff, best practices on information-sharing, cultural awareness, and accountability. Specifically, the bill:\n\nIncentivizes recruitment and retention of staff by establishing a competitive pay system and expanding eligibility for IHS loan repayment program.\n\nStrengthens information-sharing practices between IHS and state medical boards on provider professional conduct violations.\n\nEstablishes a tribal consultation policy with IHS.\n\nDirects IHS to establish standards for timeliness of care.\n\nProtects whistleblowers from retaliation.\n\nPromotes fiscal accountability and requires reports on spending at all levels of IHS.\n\nRequires HHS Inspector General to report on patient harm/deaths and deferrals/denials of care in Service units.\n\nU.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-W.Y.) and John Thune (R-S.D.) are leading similar legislation in the Senate.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:24:45Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnsons-office-now-accepting-fall-2024-internship-applications", "Johnson\u2019s Office Now Accepting Fall 2024 Internship Applications", "2024-06-21", "2024", "2024-06", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) is seeking internship applications for the fall in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices.\n\nDuties will include researching legislation, writing memos, attending committee hearings and briefings, answering constituent phone calls, sorting mail, and providing support to the staff and the Member of Congress.\n\nInterns will be given the opportunity to develop their research, writing, and communications skills while working closely alongside staff. They will also gain an in-depth understanding of how the legislative branch of government operates while helping to serve South Dakota constituents.\n\n\u201cInterns play a critical role in our office,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cWe make sure that each intern receives a hands-on experience in the operation of their government and learns more about topics they\u2019re interested in, both in Washington, D.C. and in the state. It is our goal that every intern will leave this office prepared to enter the workforce and find success.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:11:47Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-combat-us-fentanyl-crisis-fueled-ccp", "Johnson to Combat U.S. Fentanyl Crisis Fueled by the CCP", "2024-06-20", "2024", "2024-06", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) was named to the Fentanyl Policy Working Group within the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).\n\n\u201cChina is the ultimate source of fentanyl coming into our country, and this fentanyl crisis is fueling crime around the country,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cThe drug and its related crime are destroying lives, families, and communities. I look forward to working with my colleagues to crack down on the CCP\u2019s influence on drugs and criminal activity in the U.S.\u201d\n\nThe Policy Working Group will be charged with raising awareness of the CCP's role in the fentanyl crisis through Committee events and producing legislation to combat the threat. Its work will start immediately and will build upon the Select Committee's April reportwhich revealed, among other things, that the CCP is undeniably subsidizing the export of deadly fentanyl into the United States.\n\nThe Fentanyl Policy Working Group will be led by Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA). Johnson is joined by Reps. Neal Dunn (R-FL), Ro Khanna (D-CA), Michelle Steel (R-CA), and Ritchie Torres (D-NY) on the Fentanyl Policy Working Group.\n\nSpecifically, the Fentanyl Policy Working Group will work to:\n\nEnhance cross-agency coordination of the U.S. government\u2019s efforts to counter the fentanyl epidemic.\n\nCodify, strengthen, and impose sanctions on entities involved in the fentanyl trade.\n\nEnact and employ trade and customs enforcement measures to restrict fentanyl trafficking.\n\nClose regulatory and enforcement gaps exploited by PRC money launderers and fentanyl traders.\n\nJohnson highlighted the CCP\u2019s crime and influence on the fentanyl crisis in America in an op-ed in Federal Newswire.\n\n\u201cEarlier this spring, the Select Committee uncovered new evidence showing how the Chinese Communist Party directly fuels America\u2019s fentanyl crisis. China has programs in place to reward companies with subsidies for exporting fentanyl and other drugs illegal under Chinese law to the United States. It is now abundantly clear that the CCP is not just turning a blind eye to the fentanyl crisis, it is causing it. That is why I am establishing a bipartisan Select Committee fentanyl working group to determine what must be done to seek justice for the hundreds of thousands of victims and hold the CCP responsible for funneling this poison into American communities. Congressmen Newhouse and Auchincloss bring valuable experience on this issue, and I am thankful for their leadership of our new working group,\u201d said Chairman Moolenaar.\n\n\u201cCombating our nation\u2019s synthetic opioid crisis must be a top priority not only for the Members of our Select Committee, but for every Member of Congress. Our new working group will double down on our efforts to stop the flow of fentanyl and its precursors into the U.S. from the PRC while saving American lives. It\u2019s time to get to work,\u201d said Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi.\n\n\u201cFentanyl is the leading cause of death for people ages 18-45 in the United States, and we now know the Chinese Communist Party is the force behind that crisis,\u201d said Newhouse. \u201cFrom funding the manufacturing and export of illicit fentanyl precursor chemicals to holding ownership interest in companies tied to drug trafficking, the CCP is not only an active participant in the drug trade\u2014they are directly incentivizing it. While the CCP continues to economically enrich themselves at the expense of the health and safety of millions of Americans, it is imperative that the United States sends a clear message: the buck stops here. I applaud Chairman Moolenaar for his leadership on this issue and look forward to leading my fellow working group members in cracking down on the CCP\u2019s influence here at home.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:11:47Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-provisions-pass-house-annual-defense-bill", "Johnson Provisions Pass the House in Annual Defense Bill", "2024-06-14", "2024", "2024-06", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted in favor of the annual defense bill (NDAA) when it passed the House. The legislation includes two policies authored by Johnson \u2013 a provision from his Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act to protect global supply chains from China\u2019s malign influence and increase fairness in the markets, and an amendment to better understand the People\u2019s Republic of China\u2019s (PRC) monopoly of shipping container production.\n\n\u201cCountering China is a crucial aspect of improving our national defense and so is strengthening our supply chains,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cThe NDAA is a strong bill that prioritizes our troops and strengthens our national security. I\u2019m glad my provisions were included.\u201d\n\nJohnson\u2019s provision to increase fairness in global shipping markets is included in Sec. 3521 of the bill. This provision was originally included in Johnson\u2019s Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act, which passed the House in March 2024 and awaits action in the Senate. Further, Johnson\u2019s amendment (No. 346) was adopted unanimously by the House and would require Congress to better understand the production and acquisition of shipping containers from foreign adversaries.\n\nThis is a part of his larger effort to protect U.S. ports, shippers, and manufacturers from the Chinese Communist Party\u2019s (CCP) influence. In February, Rep. Johnson led a coalition of Members urging the Federal Maritime Commission to counter CCP dominance in global shipping exchanges. Last year, Rep. Johnson secured a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to prohibit the use of the CCP state-controlled shipping platform LOGINK at U.S. ports.\n\nJohnson\u2019s Provisions:\n\nSection 3521: The Shanghai Shipping Exchange (SSE) is the more widely known Chinese shipping exchange. A \u201cshipping exchange\u201d is a platform that connects shippers with carriers to make agreements or contracts for transporting cargo.\n\nFounded in 1996, the SSE is operated by the Ministry of Transport and the Shanghai Municipal People's Government. The SSE is tasked by the Chinese government with regulating China\u2019s shipping market, maintaining transaction order, and driving the development of China\u2019s shipping market.\n\nAt times, the Chinese government has used the SSE to promote Chinese shipping interests above the interests in the market. During the COVID-19 pandemic, reports showed the Ministry of Transport refused to allow carriers to increase rates from China to the U.S. which supported Chinese exporters and continued to go against market trends. Further, there are concerns within the business community that the SSE provides confidential order flow information to domestic Chinese producers, giving them a competitive advantage over other foreign producers.\n\nAmendment No. 346: U.S. companies and the federal government rely on shipping containers to transport goods across the world. The COVID-19 pandemic alerted consumers and government to the use and availability of shipping containers.\n\nFederal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel conducted a study on the PRC\u2019s control of container manufacturing, and found that of the 44.2 million maritime container global inventory, over 95 percent are manufactured in China. In fact, Commissioner Bentzel stated, \u201cwhen demand for ocean containers increased, Chinese-based intermodal equipment manufacturers were notably slow in ramping up production, raising the question of whether this was part of a deliberate strategy to manipulate prices.\u201d\n\nThe United States should not solely rely on foreign adversaries for containers, which are not only used to ship consumers goods, but also sensitive defense systems. Congress should better understand our country\u2019s reliance on foreign adversaries, like the PRC, for production and acquisition of shipping containers in order to make effective policy decisions to better secure supply chains from China.\n\nThe FY25 NDAA:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:11:47Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-davids-create-bipartisan-sustainable-aviation-caucus-reduce", "Johnson, Davids Create Bipartisan Sustainable Aviation Caucus to Reduce Environmental Impact, Boost Financial Security", "2024-06-10", "2024", "2024-06", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Sharice Davids (D-KS) announced the creation of the Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus (CSAC). Co-chaired by Davids and Johnson, the caucus will work to reduce the aviation industry\u2019s environmental impact and maximize its financial sustainability. By accessing federal policy, holding forums, and bringing together public and private partners, the caucus will play a key role in the integration of new technologies into the nation\u2019s aviation network.\n\n\u201cThe aviation industry is flying towards a more sustainable future. From sustainable aviation fuel to Advanced Air Mobility to hydrogen aviation, there are a lot of shifts we can expect to see in the coming years,\u201d saidJohnson. \u201cCongress should advance legislative priorities that support innovation through biofuels, national security, and passenger safety. I look forward to working with Rep. Davids on this caucus.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am proud to announce the formation of the Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus, which will bring together a wide variety of aviation leaders and policymakers to help reduce the aviation industry\u2019s impact on the environment and ensure its long-term economic viability,\u201d saidDavids. \u201cAdopting these sustainable practices is critical for our national security and economic resilience. I\u2019m glad to join forces with Representative Johnson to ensure America\u2019s aviation industry continues to be resilient and reliable for years to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cGAMA applauds the bipartisan leadership of Representatives Sharice Davids and Dusty Johnson for founding the Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus and we look forward to working with the caucus to highlight policies, initiatives and industry developments that will advance a more sustainable future for the entire aviation industry,\u201d saidPaul Feldman, Vice President of Government Affairs, General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). \u201cGeneral aviation is steadfast in our commitment to mitigate the industry\u2019s impact on the environment through technological and operational improvements as well as the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). These sustainability commitments will be furthered through strong support and partnerships with government and other stakeholders like the Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus.\u201d\n\nImage\n\nCongressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus logo.\n\nNumerous initiatives are underway to advance sustainability goals through the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and the integration of technologies that improve aircraft fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, and save money in the long run. The CSAC will provide a forum to stay informed about these initiatives and to assess the policies, processes, and resources needed to further environmental gains, enhance fuel supply resiliency, and strengthen national security.\n\nIn addition to sending periodic informational updates, the CSAC will hold frequent briefings for member offices that will cover:\n\nInsights from local, state, and federal government stakeholders, as well as industry and nonprofit stakeholders, about current efforts to form an environmentally and economically sustainable aviation future;\n\nNew developments in the sustainable aviation space, such as advancements in energy, aerospace, technology, and modal shifts;\n\nImplementation of existing technologies into domestic and international aviation;\n\nFuture challenges and opportunities that await sustainable aviation, such as fuel production, workforce, regulatory structures.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:11:47Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/farm-bill-advances-johnsons-support", "Farm Bill Advances with Johnson\u2019s Support", "2024-05-24", "2024", "2024-05", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "May 24, 2024\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 The Farm Bill passed out of the House Agriculture Committee by a vote of 33-21 with support from U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.). The base text contains dozens of Johnson\u2019s priorities, and his FOREST Act was adopted as an amendment.\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s committee passage of the Farm Bill is the culmination of extraordinary work by the Ag Committee over the past few years,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cAs a subcommittee chairman, I\u2019ve been proud to work with Chairman Thompson to achieve wins for South Dakota and rural America.\u201d\n\nThis Congress, the House Ag Committee visited forty states and received feedback from over 75 percent of House Republicans.\n\nJohnson\u2019s bills included in the Farm Bill:\n\nThe SAVE Act to safeguard U.S. exports from unfair trade practices.\n\nThe Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Actto ensure uniform labeling standards for pesticides nationwide.\n\nThe Healthy Dog Importation Acttoensure dogs coming in to the country are in good health and have received proper vaccines and medical treatment.\n\nThe A-PLUS Act to increase investment in small meat packers.\n\nThe Butcher Block Actto assist new and expanding livestock or meat processors.\n\nReauthorizes the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program at $150 million as seen in the Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act.\n\nAllows the Secretary to enter into self-determination contracts with Tribes to operate the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), as seen in the SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act, which Johnson cosponsors.\n\nThe FOREST Act to streamline rural broadband projects on U.S. forest land.\n\nJohnson\u2019s crop and conservation priorities included in the Farm Bill:\n\nIncreases support for the Price Loss Coverage and Agriculture Risk Coverage programs to account for persistent inflation and rising costs of production.\n\nProvides historic, long-term investments in working lands conservation programs like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and Conservation Stewardship Program.\n\nClarifies the treatment of losses to honeybees under the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-raised Fish (ELAP) program to ensure beekeepers are properly compensated for losses.\n\nJohnson\u2019s rural development priorities included in the Farm Bill:\n\nUpdates and modernizes USDA broadband programs, providing faster buildout speeds and strengthening connectivity to rural communities.\n\nMirrors language in the Fiscal Responsibility Act, excluding USDA Rural Development programs from certain requirements under NEPA, keeping rural infrastructure projects from being wrapped up in red tape.\n\nCodifies the Circuit Rider Program, which provides technical assistance for rural water systems.\n\nAllows the Secretary to issue zero-interest loans and forgive principal for distressed water systems.\n\nBroadens the Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program to support new investments in food infrastructure for a more resilient and diverse U.S. food supply chain.\n\nReauthorizes the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program and permits awardees the ability to provide other forms of collateral to secure loans.\n\nJohnson\u2019s other agricultural priorities included in the Farm Bill:\n\nReauthorizes the New Beginnings for Tribal Students Program, pioneered by South Dakota State University, and removes the cap on funding each State can receive under the program.\n\nReauthorizes the Sun Grant Program, expands its scope to include bioproducts, and allows participating universities to better utilize grant funding.\n\nReauthorizes the Wood Innovation Grant Program, reduces the non-Federal match, and authorizes grants for hauling materials to locations that can utilize it.\n\nDirects additional resources toward the \u201cthree-legged stool\u201d to protect the livestock and poultry industry in the U.S. from catastrophic foreign animal diseases, through the National Animal Health Laboratory Network, the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program, and the National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank.\n\nEmphasizes health outcomes and opportunities for work in nutrition programs such as SNAP.\n\nDoubles authorization funding for the Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program, better enabling market access and trade promotion.\n\nReforms reporting requirements under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act to ensure accuracy and transparency of data on farmland owned by foreign persons, such as those with ties to the Chinese Communist Party.\n\nIssues:Agriculture", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:01:11Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-anti-ccp-provision-included-annual-defense-bill", "Johnson Anti-CCP Provision Included in Annual Defense Bill", "2024-05-23", "2024", "2024-05", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 The House Armed Services Committee passed the annual defense bill with U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson\u2019s (R-S.D.) provision from his Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act to crack down on China, protect global supply chains, and increase fairness in the markets.\n\n\u201cWe\u2019ve seen the positive results of my Ocean Shipping Reform Act that became law in 2022, but there is more to be done to secure our supply chains from China,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cMy provision requires an independent study and report into the business practices of the Shanghai Shipping Exchange. This study will give us vital information on how to better protect U.S. shippers and manufacturers from the CCP\u2019s unfair business practices.\u201d\n\nJohnson\u2019s provision is included in Sec. 3521 of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces bill. This provision was originally included in Johnson\u2019s Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act, which passed the House in March 2024 and awaits action in the Senate.\n\nThis is a part of his larger effort to protect U.S. ports, shippers, and manufacturers from the Chinese Communist Party\u2019s (CCP) influence. In February, Rep. Johnson led a coalition of Members urging the Federal Maritime Commission to counter CCP dominance in global shipping exchanges. Last year, Rep. Johnson secured a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to prohibit the use of the CCP state-controlled shipping platform LOGINK at U.S. ports.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Shanghai Shipping Exchange (SSE) is the more widely known Chinese shipping exchange. A \u201cshipping exchange\u201d is a platform that connects shippers with carriers to make agreements or contracts for transporting cargo.\n\nFounded in 1996, the SSE is operated by the Ministry of Transport and the Shanghai Municipal People's Government. The SSE is tasked by the Chinese government with regulating China\u2019s shipping market, maintaining transaction order, and driving the development of China\u2019s shipping market.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:01:11Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-votes-prohibit-central-bank-digital-currency", "Johnson Votes to Prohibit Central Bank Digital Currency", "2024-05-23", "2024", "2024-05", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to pass legislation to prohibit a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act passed the House and will protect the financial privacy of all Americans.\n\n\u201cThe Chinese Communist Party uses a central bank digital currency to track the transactions of their citizens, and in Canada, the Trudeau Administration froze bank accounts of individuals involved in trucker protests,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cThis type of surveillance and restriction is wholly un-American. I\u2019m glad the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act passed the House to protect the financial privacy and liberty of our citizens.\u201d\n\nUnlike decentralized cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, a CBDC is a digital form of sovereign currency that is issued, monitored, and managed by a central bank. In short, a CBDC is government-controlled programmable money that, if designed without the privacy protections of cash, could give the federal government unilateral authority to surveil Americans\u2019 transactions and restrict politically unpopular activity.\n\nIn March 2022, the White House issued Executive Order #14067 urging for CBDC research and development. The corresponding report made it clear that the Biden Administration is not only wanting to create a CBDC, but they are willing to trade Americans\u2019 right to financial privacy for a surveillance-style CBDC.\n\nSpecifically, the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act:\n\nProhibits the Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC directly to anyone, ensuring the Fed can\u2019t mobilize itself into a retail bank.\n\nProhibits the Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC indirectly to individuals through financial institutions or other third parties.\n\nProhibits the Federal Reserve from using a CBDC as a tool to implement monetary policy and control the economy.\n\nRequires authorizing legislation from Congress for the issuance of any CBDC.\n\nProtects innovation that reflects American values.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:01:11Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnsons-digital-asset-framework-legislation-passes-house", "Johnson\u2019s Digital Asset Framework Legislation Passes House", "2024-05-22", "2024", "2024-05", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, legislation led by U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn \u201cGT\u201d Thompson (R-PA), House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-NC), and French Hill (R-AR) passed the House with bipartisan support. The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act is the result of unprecedented committee collaboration and is the most substantial piece of digital asset legislation in the history of Congress.\n\n\u201cHouse passage of FIT21 is necessary to bring stability and clarity to the digital assets ecosystem,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cWithout this bill, digital asset innovation will continue to be filled with uncertainty. Today\u2019s victory gets us one step closer to establishing clear rules of the road for developers in the industry so America can remain a global hub for tech and finance innovation. I hope the Senate considers this bill soon so we can finalize this essential framework.\u201d\n\n\u201cClarity in digital assets is crucial. Today\u2019s bipartisan passage of the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act is a significant milestone. It underscores the House Committees on Agriculture and Financial Services\u2019 efforts to establish a much-needed regulatory framework,\u201d saidChairman Thompson (R-PA). \u201cThis framework is designed to protect consumers and investors while fostering American leadership in the digital asset space. I extend my thanks to Chairman McHenry for his leadership and that of our subcommittee chairs, Rep. Johnson and Rep. Hill, in moving this legislation.\u201d\n\n\u201cToday, the House took a historic step by passing FIT21 with broad, bipartisan support,\u201d said Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-NC). \u201cFIT21 provides the regulatory clarity and robust consumer protections necessary for the digital asset ecosystem to thrive in the United States. The bill also ensures America leads the financial system of the future and remains a hub for technological innovation. I appreciate the partnership of Chairman Thompson, as well as Congressmen French Hill and Dusty Johnson. This landmark initiative would not be possible without their steadfast leadership. The overwhelming support for FIT21 in the House should serve as a wakeup call to the Senate and this Administration. They must come to the table to ensure the Americans who engage with digital assets can do so safely.\u201d\n\n\u201cToday is a historic day for American consumers, investors, and innovators. I applaud the House\u2019s bipartisan passage of FIT21, which crafts a \u2018fit for purpose\u2019 regulatory framework for digital assets that protects consumers and investors while securing the United States as a leader in blockchain innovation. As FTX\u2019s collapse showed, we need a functional regulatory framework in place to create consumer protections that currently do not exist, while ensuring America is a leader in the digital asset market,\u201d said Rep. French Hill (R-AR). \u201cThis legislation passed in a bipartisan manner, signaling that consumer protection and American innovation are priorities for lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. I thank House Financial Services Chairman Patrick McHenry, House Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson, and Agriculture Subcommittee Chairman Dusty Johnson for their outstanding leadership and collaboration on this bill, and I applaud each member of our committees who worked tirelessly to move this landmark legislation across the House Floor. FIT21 is the first legislation of its kind in United States history to pass a chamber of Congress, and I remain committed to pushing this legislation forward until it becomes law.\u201d\n\nCurrently, there is a gray area between commodity and security jurisdictions for digital assets. This has left the Commodity Futures Trading Commission without the proper tools to offer consumer protections and oversight. This lack of clarity has resulted in the Securities and Exchange Commission\u2019s (SEC) rule-by-enforcement regime for digital asset developers, stifling innovation and potentially pushing developers to innovate overseas to countries that have already established a framework.\n\nThe House Financial Services Committee and House Agriculture Committee passed FIT21 in July 2023 through bipartisan votes. Johnson introduced a resolution in July 2023 expressing support for digital asset markets and blockchain technology. The resolution addresses the need for a functional framework to bridge the gap in regulatory framework.\n\nClick here to read Reps. Johnson and Hill\u2019s FIT21 joint op-ed that was published in the Washington Times.\n\nFIT21 will protect consumers by strengthening transparency and accountability with market participants:\n\nDigital asset developers will be required to provide accurate, relevant disclosures, including information relating to the digital asset project\u2019s operation, ownership, and structure; and\n\nDigital asset customer-serving institutions, like exchanges, brokers, and dealers will be required to:\n\nProvide appropriate disclosures to customers;\n\nSegregate customer funds from their own; and\n\nReduce conflicts of interest through registration, disclosure, and operational requirements.\n\nFIT21 will strengthen the market by protecting digital asset projects:\n\nDigital asset developers will have a pathway to raise funds; and\n\nParticipants will have a clear process to determine which digital asset transactions are subject to the SEC\u2019s jurisdiction and the CFTC\u2019s jurisdiction.\n\nFIT21 will protect digital asset customer-serving institutions by:\n\nEstablishing clear lines between the SEC and CFTC; and\n\nCreating comprehensive registration regimes to permit them to lawfully serve customers in digital asset markets.\n\nAdditional Resources:\n\nFinancial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act:\n\nFor full bill text, click here.\n\nFor a one-pager, click here.\n\nJohnson\u2019s Resolution:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:12:30Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnsons-ag-priorities-included-farm-bill", "Johnson\u2019s Ag Priorities Included in Farm Bill", "2024-05-17", "2024", "2024-05", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "May 17, 2024\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today, the House Agriculture Committee published draft text of the Farm Bill, which includes several of U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson\u2019s (R-S.D.) priorities for farmers, ranchers, and rural Americans.\n\n\u201cThis Farm Bill is strong and provides real, tangible updates to farm country,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cI\u2019ve been working with the Ag Committee on the bill for a while, and I\u2019m proud to see some of my bills and priorities included. I look forward to Committee\u2019s consideration of the bill soon.\u201d\n\nJohnson\u2019s bills included in the Farm Bill:\n\nThe SAVE Act to safeguard U.S. exports from unfair trade practices.\n\nThe Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Actto ensure uniform labeling standards for pesticides nationwide.\n\nThe Healthy Dog Importation Acttoensure dogs coming in to the country are in good health and have received proper vaccines and medical treatment.\n\nThe A-PLUS Act to increase investment in small meat packers.\n\nThe Butcher Block Actto assist new and expanding livestock or meat processors.\n\nReauthorizes the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program at $150 million as seen in the Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act.\n\nAllows the Secretary to enter into self-determination contracts with Tribes to operate the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), as seen in the SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act, which Johnson cosponsors.\n\nJohnson\u2019s crop and conservation priorities included in the Farm Bill:\n\nIncreases support for the Price Loss Coverage and Agriculture Risk Coverage programs to account for persistent inflation and rising costs of production.\n\nProvides historic, long-term investments in working lands conservation programs like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and Conservation Reserve Program.\n\nClarifies the treatment of losses to honeybees under the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-raised Fish (ELAP) program to ensure beekeepers are properly compensated for losses.\n\nJohnson\u2019s rural development priorities included in the Farm Bill:\n\nUpdates and modernizes USDA broadband programs, providing faster buildout speeds and strengthening connectivity to rural communities.\n\nMirrors language in the Fiscal Responsibility Act, excluding USDA Rural Development programs from certain requirements under NEPA, keeping rural infrastructure projects from being wrapped up in red tape.\n\nCodifies the Circuit Rider Program, which provides technical assistance for rural water systems.\n\nAllows the Secretary to issue zero-interest loans and forgive principal for distressed water systems.\n\nBroadens the Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program to support new investments in food infrastructure for a more resilient and diverse U.S. food supply chain.\n\nReauthorizes the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program and permits awardees the ability to provide other forms of collateral to secure loans.\n\nJohnson\u2019s agriculture priorities included in the Farm Bill:\n\nReauthorizes the New Beginnings for Tribal Students Program, pioneered by South Dakota State University, and removes the cap on funding each State can receive under the program.\n\nReauthorizes the Sun Grant Program, expands its scope to include bioproducts, and allows participating universities to better utilize grant funding.\n\nReauthorizes the Wood Innovation Grant Program, reduces the non-Federal match, and authorizes grants for hauling materials to locations that can utilize it.\n\nDirects additional resources toward the \u201cthree-legged stool\u201d to protect the livestock and poultry industry in the U.S. from catastrophic foreign animal diseases, through the National Animal Health Laboratory Network, the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program, and the National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank.\n\nEmphasizes health outcomes and opportunities for work in nutrition programs such as SNAP.\n\nDoubles authorization funding for the Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program, better enabling market access and trade promotion.\n\nReforms reporting requirements under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act to ensure accuracy and transparency of data on farmland owned by foreign persons, such as those with ties to the Chinese Communist Party.\n\nIssues:Agriculture", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:12:30Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-applauds-final-passage-federal-aviation-bill", "Johnson Applauds Final Passage of Federal Aviation Bill", "2024-05-15", "2024", "2024-05", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, applauded final passage of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act, which ensures continuity and stability of our air travel and makes key improvements to our aviation sector. The FAA Reauthorization Act included key Johnson-led provisions.\n\n\u201cMost of us have experienced the frustration of outdated airports and planes, cancelations, delays, and more,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cThe FAA Reauthorization Act makes critical investments and improvements in our aviation sector to improve the travel experience for travelers, pilots, airport workers, and more. I\u2019m pleased to see my priorities for South Dakota and nationwide air travel included in the bill.\u201d\n\nJohnson priorities included in the FAA Reauthorization Act:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:01:11Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-announces-service-academy-appointments-0", "Johnson Announces Service Academy Appointments", "2024-05-13", "2024", "2024-05", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced nine South Dakotans have accepted Service Academy appointments to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, and the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. They will begin military training at their respective schools in June.\n\nJohnson nominated each of these students in December 2023 and they received appointment offers between December 2023 and May 2024.\n\n\u201cOne of the best parts of my job is nominating South Dakota\u2019s best and brightest who strive to begin their service to our country at one of our nation\u2019s esteemed service academies,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cThese students are exceptional, and their willingness to dedicate their lives to defending America\u2019s freedom is honorable. I know they will all represent South Dakota well at their respective institutions.\u201d\n\nTwo more South Dakotans have accepted preparatory options from the service academies: Aubrey Fraasch of Milbank accepted a United States Naval Academy Foundation Scholarship, and Caleb Pitsenberger of Flandreau accepted an offer to attend the United States Air Force Academy preparatory school.\n\nRepresentative Johnson\u2019s Class of 2028 South Dakota Service Academy Appointees:\n\nAleydis Bruening \u2013 United States Naval Academy\n\nAleydis Bruening of Vermillion will be attending the United States Naval Academy. Aleydis hopes to study Nuclear Engineering and become a Navy Nuclear Officer. In high school, she spent two years each with the Army and Air Force Junior ROTC programs and served as a peer tutor. She was a Girl Scout for 15 years, played soccer and field hockey, and was captain of the varsity air rifle team. Aleydis was also in band and choir. She eventually wants to study medical physics and discover new technologies for nuclear energy and medical radiation.\n\nAleydis\u2019s father is an active-duty Airman, currently stationed in Virginia. \u201cGrowing up surrounded by the United States military and government has left me with a want to continue serving our great nation throughout my life,\u201d Aleydis wrote. As a military child, she recognizes her father missed many important events and holidays, but she elaborated about how proud she is when he stands at attention as the National Anthem plays, or when he honors those who have also served.\n\nJackson Coberley \u2013 United States Air Force Academy\n\nJackson Coberley of Rapid City will be attending the United States Air Force Academy. When his father was transferred to Ellsworth Air Force Base, Jackson elected to remain in Okinawa, Japan, to complete his senior year of high school with friends. Both individually and with his Marine Corps Junior ROTC unit, Jackson has received many accolades, but he aspires to follow in his father\u2019s footsteps into the Air Force. During high school, Jackson ran cross country and track and field, was a National Honor Society Vice President, and worked as a lifeguard. He has been a member of the Civil Air Patrol for six years and has already earned his private pilot\u2019s license.\n\nWhen he visited the Air Force Academy, he \u201cfelt an overwhelming sense of purpose and belonging.\u201d Jackson knows this will be his pathway to achieving his dreams and doing what he loves. He went on to say, \u201cthe academy is not just an institution, but a community of like-minded individuals who share a common purpose and a deep sense of service.\u201d\n\nRyan Fiechtner \u2013 United States Naval Academy\n\nRyan Fiechtner of Aberdeen will be attending the United States Naval Academy, where he plans to study Nuclear Engineering and eventually lead a team that designs, maintains, and safely operates a nuclear reactor aboard an aircraft carrier or submarine. Ryan played the mellophone, French horn, and trumpet at Central High School, and hopes to join the Bugle and Drum Corps at USNA. A Rensselaer Medal recipient for outstanding math and science grades, Nick was also a member of his high school debate team and worked several jobs.\n\nRyan has known since middle school that he wanted to pursue a career in the nuclear field. \u201cAs I was researching what was involved and the requirements [of the Naval Academy], I thought the opportunity to pursue my dream career and serve my country at the same time was the best thing I could do for myself and for America.\u201d Upon graduation from a service academy, there is mandatory military service; rather than calling it a \u201crequirement,\u201d Ryan believes it as an honor to take his talents and knowledge to serve his country the best way he can.\n\nNicholas Gray \u2013 United States Military Academy\n\nNicholas Gray of Ft. Pierre will be attending the United States Military Academy. Nick played competitive ice hockey and served as a coach and counselor for youth hockey clinics and camps. He also worked on the family farm, at a busy restaurant, and served as a page in the South Dakota Legislature. While attending O\u2019Gorman High School in Sioux Falls, Nick volunteered with various local non-profit organizations, emphasizing the importance of giving back to his community.\n\nThe grandson of two Vietnam War veterans, Nick reflected on his travels with his grandfather to Omaha Beach in Normandy, France, where he grasped the magnitude of how serving as an officer will be a great opportunity to give back to his country. When he arrives at West Point, Nick said he will lean into his leadership skills. He believes in \u201csacrificing for the good of the American people,\u201d and understands he has not chosen the easy path in life.\n\nNicholas Hanson \u2013 United States Naval Academy\n\nNicholas Hanson of Dakota Dunes will be attending the United States Naval Academy, where he plans to study engineering and commission as a Marine Corps Officer. Nick comes from a Navy and Marine Corps family: his father, two grandfathers, and a great-grandfather have all served. He enjoys military history, physical fitness, and leadership. Through difficult seasons in his life, Nick chose to use those negative experiences for something good by becoming more involved in sports, activities, and student leadership. He has experienced the benefits of seeking opportunities to be a positive influence for others.\n\nWhile serving as President and Vice President of Student Council at Dakota Valley High School, the student council received several state and national student council awards for its dedication to the school and community. Nick established and led his high school\u2019s Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) chapter and a Bible study on campus, was the first trumpet chair in band, played football, ran track, participated on the trap team, and has trained in Jiu Jitsu.\n\nDale Kinyon II \u2013 United States Military Academy\n\nDale Kinyon II of Rapid City will be attending the United States Military Academy, where he will study Mechanical Engineering. At Stevens High School, Dale ran track and field, played soccer, and served as Secretary of the Economics Club. Dale was elected Lieutenant Governor at Boys State, restarted the Stevens Cycling Club, played club soccer, and has been actively involved with his church. He believes that \u201cAmerica, as the world\u2019s leading military power, has an obligation to protect and ensure democracy around the world,\u201d and he wants to be part of that mission. Upon commissioning, he wants to go into Army Aviation.\n\nDale\u2019s grandfather is a Naval Academy graduate and after visiting the school, he felt an undeniable connection and knew he belonged at a service academy. He is looking forward to \u201cfulfilling [his] potential and developing in the best educational environment possible\u201d and utilizing his \u201ctalents to protect and defend [his] country and her allies.\u201d\n\nMaya Lee \u2013 United States Air Force Academy\n\nMaya Lee of Dell Rapids will be attending the United States Air Force Academy. Last year, Maya was selected for a Falcon Scholarship by the Air Force Academy to attend a military preparatory school. \u201cThis prep year has been very demanding but also very rewarding and I\u2019d do it again in a heartbeat. Looking forward, I\u2019m very excited for USAFA.\u201dShe knows this next chapter will be difficult, but she has also learned \u201cnothing worth working for comes easily.\u201d\n\nMaya wrote, \u201cIn order to dedicate oneself fully to the armed forces, one has to be devoted to the cause of serving others.\u201d\n\nIn high school, she was in several extracurricular activities, including FCCLA and captain of her high school QuizBowl, and held several jobs. Maya was an avid competitive boxer and team captain, ran on the cross country team, played softball, and trained in Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. She has led a boxing club at the prep school where they have been focused on techniques, drills, and leadership. She is looking forward to getting back in the ring.\n\nTrey Murray \u2013 United States Air Force Academy\n\nTrey Murray of Gregory will be attending the United States Air Force Academy with hopes to be part of something bigger than himself. Coming from a military family \u2013 his grandparents served in WWII and the Vietnam War, and two older brothers are currently in the Army and Air National Guard \u2013 Trey says he has \u201ca greater sense of patriotism and pride.\u201d He has served his community by volunteering at church, on the Community Economic Development board, and at a local food bank. At Gregory High School, for all four years he played varsity football, golf, baseball, band, jazz band, marching band, and choir. He also wrestled, ran track and field, worked several jobs, and was at the top of his class.\n\nTrey believes a military career will help him continue to lead and grow with a team for a greater purpose. He has recognized how \u201ceasy it would be to follow the crowd, complain about things instead of improving the situation.\u201d But he realizes he wants \u201cto be a man of action, a leader who can make a difference for the better.\u201d\n\nJhett Waltman \u2013 United States Military Academy\n\nJhett Waltman of Rapid City will be attending the United States Military Academy and hopes to pursue an Aeronautical Engineering degree. Following the footsteps of his father currently in the South Dakota National Guard and his grandfathers, who served in WWII, Jhett says by first grade he was determined \u201cto dedicate a life of selfless service to the United States.\u201d In the fifth grade, he set his eyes on the service academies. Jhett goes to the gym six days a week and has made conscious choices to prepare academically for the ventures ahead.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:01:11Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-announces-congressional-art-competition-student-winners", "Johnson Announces Congressional Art Competition Student Winners", "2024-05-10", "2024", "2024-05", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced Eva Madsen from Aberdeen as the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for South Dakota. Madsen\u2019s drawing \u201cFreckle Face\u201d is a self-portrait highlighting her unique facial features surrounded by blooming roses. Madsen is finishing her senior year at Roncalli High School. Her art teacher is Amy Heinz. The artwork will be on exhibit for the next year in the Cannon Tunnel at the U.S. Capitol, along with the winning artwork from other congressional districts.\n\nSecond place was awarded to Lilly Young, a senior at Mitchell High School. Her art teacher is Marica Shannon. Young\u2019s black and white photograph \u201cFrozen in Fog\u201d will be displayed in Rep. Johnson\u2019s Washington, D.C. office for the next year.\n\n\u201cCongratulations to Eva and Lilly and thank you to all of the students who submitted artwork,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cI\u2019m excited to receive the new artwork and share the talent of South Dakota\u2019s student artists with the rest of the nation. The art competition is a highlight around our offices. We\u2019re always amazed with the quality and skill of our young artists.\u201d\n\nThe Congressional Art Competition is sponsored by the members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The South Dakota Arts Council partners with Congressman Johnson\u2019s office to carry out this initiative. The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982, providing members of Congress with an opportunity to recognize talent in their home districts.\n\nThe South Dakota Arts Council, an office of the South Dakota Department of Tourism, is a state agency serving South Dakotans and their communities through the arts with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the State of South Dakota.\n\nThe artwork can be viewed at https://artscouncil.sd.gov/CAC/index.aspx.\n\nImage\n\n\u201cFreckle Face\u201d by Eva Madsen\n\nImage", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:01:11Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-introduces-bill-streamline-rural-broadband-projects", "Johnson Introduces Bill to Streamline Rural Broadband Projects", "2024-05-06", "2024", "2024-05", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced legislation to streamline the permitting process for broadband infrastructure projects. The Facilitating Optimal and Rapid Expansion and Siting of Telecommunications (FOREST) Act will cut down bureaucratic red tape to improve broadband access in rural America.\n\n\u201cRegulations and red tape are making it harder for us to deploy broadband in rural America,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cMy bill will reduce unnecessary red tape so we can get more and better service across our country.\u201d\n\n\u201cPermitting approval on federal lands is one of the biggest obstacles for broadband deployment. It is a major roadblock for achieving universal connectivity and could compromise the success of federal and state broadband funding programs like BEAD and ReConnect. We appreciate Representative Johnson\u2019s leadership on this bill to ensure broadband providers can complete projects on USFS lands efficiently and responsibly. It serves as an important step toward closing the digital divide for many communities in South Dakota and across the country,\u201d said Brandon Heiner, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for USTelecom.\n\nThe lengthy permitting process on federal lands has prevented the federal government from improving broadband access, even though billions of dollars are available to improve broadband deployment. The FOREST Act expedites broadband projects in places where the government has already conducted the appropriate environmental and historical preservation reviews.\n\nSpecifically, the FOREST Act:\n\nGrants exemptions from the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historical Preservation Act (NHPA) for a communications facility or communications use authorization on National Forest System lands if it is an upgrade or addition to existing infrastructure, or if the United States Forest Service has already conducted the appropriate environmental and historical preservation reviews.\n\nAllows USFS to waive the consultation requirements under NEPA and NHPA for a communications use authorization on previously analyzed areas of National Forest System lands.\n\nStreamlines the NEPA permitting process by allowing broadband infrastructure to be built on land that has already gone through the appropriate reviews as it pertains to the National Forest System.\n\nThe FOREST Act is cosponsored by U.S. Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) and supported by USTelecom and NCTA \u2013 The Internet and Television Association.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:01:11Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-named-fiscal-hero", "Johnson Named Fiscal Hero", "2024-05-02", "2024", "2024-05", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) received the Fiscal Hero Award from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s necessary to take our nation\u2019s fiscal health seriously,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cOne of my core values is good stewardship, and our government must spend taxpayer dollars responsibly. I\u2019m honored to receive the Fiscal Hero Award and I won\u2019t stop fighting to cut spending in Washington.\u201d\n\n\u201cFiscal responsibility is a stewardship, not only for Americans today but for generations of Americans to come. We applaud this year\u2019s Fiscal Heroes, including Representative Johnson, for having the courage to prioritize our fiscal health and work towards achieving a more sustainable debt trajectory. Through legislation, speeches, engagement back home, and tough political decisions, these Members of Congress have distinguished themselves as leaders on these key issues, and we are honored to recognize and applaud them for their efforts. We look forward to seeing how these Fiscal Heroes will build on the momentum in the past year to make even greater strides going forward,\u201d said Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and head of Fix the Debt.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:12:30Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-testifies-his-ihs-reform-bill", "Johnson Testifies for His IHS Reform Bill", "2024-04-30", "2024", "2024-04", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) testified in the House Natural Resources Committee in support of his bill to reform the Indian Health Service (IHS) and protect Native Americans\u2019 credit. Chairwoman Janet Alkire from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe also testified in support of Johnson\u2019s bill.\n\n\u201cThe Hippocratic oath tells us to first \u2018do no harm,\u2019\u201d said Johnson. \u201cUnfortunately, we\u2019re not living up to those principles with regard to Purchased and Referred Care and the Indian Health Service.\u201d\n\nImage\n\nClick here or the image above to watch Johnson\u2019s remarks.\n\nThe Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2024 would:\n\nEnsure that IHS \u2013 not the tribal citizen \u2013 is liable for payments for PRC services that are or were authorized by IHS.\n\nDirects the Secretary to notify PRC providers and patients that the patients are not liable to any provider or debt collector for charges associated with authorized PRC services.\n\nPermits IHS to establish and implement procedures to allow patients that paid out-of-pocket for IHS-authorized PRC services to be reimbursed by IHS no later than 30 days after a patient submits the necessary documentation.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T20:47:55Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-national-security-priorities-pass-house-0", "Johnson National Security Priorities Pass House", "2024-04-20", "2024", "2024-04", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, the House passed critical national security priorities with support from U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.).\n\nWith overwhelming support, the House four passed bills that will:\n\nAid America\u2019s ally Israel in its fight against Iran and the terrorist group Hamas.\n\nAid in the fight against Putin\u2019s tyrannical regime.\n\nCounter the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).\n\nSanction the coordinated axis powers Russia, Iran, and China.\n\nForce the divesture of TikTok from the CCP.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T20:47:55Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-thune-and-rounds-urge-postmaster-general-keep-huron-usps-processing", "Johnson, Thune, and Rounds Urge Postmaster General to Keep Huron USPS Processing Facility", "2024-04-12", "2024", "2024-04", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) led a letter with U.S. Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) to the United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy urging the Postal Service to avoid downsizing or significantly reorganizing mail processing operations in South Dakota.\n\nAs part of its Delivering for America plan, the USPS is reviewing every processing and distribution center in the nation in order to offset deficits by reducing services at a portion of them and eliminating some others. The Dakota Central processing and distribution center in Huron was among the first to be reviewed. The initial findings supported a move of all non-local mail processing from the Huron facility to Fargo, North Dakota. In February 2024, USPS finalized that decision, without taking into account local concerns.\n\nIn 2012, the USPS closed Customer Service Mail Processing Centers in Aberdeen, Mobridge and Pierre. Currently, the only USPS processing facilities in South Dakota are in Huron, Rapid City and Sioux Falls. The USPS also did an initial review of the Sioux Falls processing facility and is in the stages of finalizing a move of all non-local processing to Omaha, Nebraska.\n\n\u201cWe share your belief that all Americans deserve the U.S. Postal Service's highest service standards,\u201d the delegation wrote. \u201cWe also recognize that some infrastructure changes may be necessary to mitigate USPS\u2019s financial pressures. However, such changes should not come at the expense of rural and highly rural populations in South Dakota or similar states.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe believe that further curtailment of processing operations in South Dakota could yield additional delays and costs,\u201d the delegation continued. \u201cSpecifically, with mail being rerouted out of state, we are concerned that added delays stemming from adverse weather would affect rural towns, other small communities and tribal nations across South Dakota.\u201d\n\nRead the full text of the letter HERE or below.\n\n+++\n\nWe write to share our concerns about the current process for the United States Postal Service's (USPS) Mail Processing Facility Review (MPFR). We believe the potential downsizing or significant reorganization' of mail processing facilities through this process could adversely affect South Dakota.\n\nWe share your belief that all Americans deserve the USPS's highest service standards. We also recognize that some infrastructure changes and system modernizations may be necessary to mitigate USPS's financial pressures. However, such changes should not come at the expense of rural and highly rural populations in South Dakota or similar states.\n\nOver the past few decades, rural communities across South Dakota have seen their postal processing facilities consolidated. In 2012, the USPS closed Customer Service Mail Processing Centers in Pierre, Aberdeen, and Mobridge. Decades before, the Government Accountability Office warned that South Dakotans would face delivery delays resulting from similar closures. This would be due to the routing of local mail and packages through more distant processing facilities. We believe that further curtailment of processing operations in South Dakota could yield additional delays and costs not apparent through the MPFR process. Specifically, with mail being rerouted out of state, we are concerned that there could be added delays stemming from adverse weather that would affect rural towns, other small communities and tribal nations across South Dakota. Additionally, there could be added costs owing to the increased expense of transportation to rural customers over greater distances.\n\nWe urge you to avoid downsizing or significantly reorganizing mail processing operations in states like South Dakota without considering the particular effects on rural areas. We also remind you of the need to balance any organizational and operational changes with the USPS's unique universal service obligation as broadly outlined in multiple statutes including 39 U.S.C. \u00a7101(b), which requires the USPS to provide \"a maximum degree of effective and regular postal services to rural areas.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T20:47:55Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-urges-biden-admin-authorize-summer-sale-e15", "Johnson Urges Biden Admin to Authorize Summer Sale of E15", "2024-04-11", "2024", "2024-04", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), Biofuels Caucus co-chairs, and twenty-two other members urged the Biden Administration to allow drivers the option to choose the cleaner, cheaper E15 fuel during the summer driving season. Allowing more renewable fuels options at the pump will lower fuel prices, which have increased over 50% since President Biden took office.\n\n\u201cHome-grown, American biofuels are a straightforward, no-cost solution that strengthen our nation's energy infrastructure, support our farmers, and reduce consumer costs. We request you expeditiously grant this emergency waiver for 2024,\u201d the Members wrote. \u201cExtending the nationwide sale of E15 can again bolster our nation\u2019s energy resilience by adding billions of gallons of ethanol to the nation\u2019s fuel supply at a time when domestic inventories of crude oil and petroleum products are at their lowest point in almost twenty years.\u201d\n\nThe letter urges President Biden to direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to allow the sale of E15 fuel during the summer months (June 1-September 15, 2024). While the year-round sale of E15 will be permissible in some states beginning in 2025, currently, the sale of E15 in South Dakota and other states will be prohibited beginning on June 1, 2024 due to a D.C. Circuit Court decision on the Clean Air Act in July of 2021.\n\n\u201cThe planet benefits and consumers save money when they can fill up their cars with E15. In the absence of a federal legislative fix, we need EPA to act now to provide an emergency waiver, so that retailers have enough time to ensure their supplies of this more affordable, earth-friendly fuel won't be interrupted this summer. We thank Representatives Craig, Smith, Pocan, and Johnson for leading the charge on this critical issue, and hope this letter spurs the EPA into taking action on behalf of American drivers,\u201d said Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy.\n\n\u201cWe thank Reps. Johnson, Smith, Craig, and Pocan along with a group of bipartisan House members for calling on the Biden Administration to quickly take action to allow the nationwide sale of E15 through the coming summer,\u201d said RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper. \u201cThese Representatives understand that with current fuel supplies lower than the last two summer driving seasons and the market pressures of ongoing geopolitical conflicts, it is imperative that consumers have access to this American made supply of lower-cost, cleaner fuel.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T20:47:55Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-opposes-central-digital-bank-currency", "Johnson Opposes Central Digital Bank Currency", "2024-04-05", "2024", "2024-04", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) cosponsored the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act to prevent the creation of a central digital bank currency (CDBC), protecting the financial privacy of all Americans.\n\nUnlike decentralized cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, a CBDC is a digital form of sovereign currency that is issued, monitored, and managed by a central bank. In short, a CBDC is government-controlled programmable money that, if designed without the privacy protections of cash, could give the federal government unilateral authority to surveil Americans\u2019 transactions and restrict politically unpopular activity.\n\n\u201cDigital assets help the private market grow and innovate, but the government should not monitor and police the transactions of private, law-abiding citizens,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cThis bill is necessary to protect the financial privacy and liberty of our citizens.\u201d\n\nSpecifically, the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act:\n\nProhibits the Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC directly to anyone, ensuring the Fed cannot turn itself into a retail bank with the ability to collect financial information on Americans.\n\nBars the Federal Reserve from indirectly issuing a CBDC through financial institutions or other third-party intermediaries.\n\nPrevents the Federal Reserve from using any CBDC as a tool to implement monetary policy and control the economy.\n\nRequires authorizing legislation from Congress for the issuance of any CBDC.\n\nProtects innovation that reflects American values.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T20:47:55Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-fights-secure-payments-national-guard-members", "Johnson Fights to Secure Payments for National Guard Members", "2024-04-04", "2024", "2024-04", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) urged National Guard Bureau Chief Daniel R. Hokanson to ensure the availability of incentive programs for National Guard members.\n\n\u201cMissing or delayed bonus payments for our soldiers has become a troubling trend\u2014one that cannot continue,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cOur servicemembers are counting on bonuses they were promised to pay their bills. We must uphold our word to the men and women serving our country.\u201d\n\nOn March 1 of this year, the Army National Guard suspended reenlistment bonuses. While the incentives program was restarted on March 8, this is not the first time incentives programs were suspended or delayed. In October 2023, more than 9,000 soldiers experienced delays in receiving their enlistment bonus, some by up to five years. A similar scenario occurred in 2021. Further, the National Guard suspended student loan repayments for soldiers in July of 2023.\n\nThe Armed Services significantly missed its recruitment goals for 2023 by over 40,000 people. This leaves our military with the smallest active-duty force since 1940. Johnson\u2019s letter asks if the Armed Services are short of their recruiting goal, why the incentive programs are not funded properly.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T20:47:55Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/students-get-chance-send-art-washington-1", "Students Get Chance to Send Art to Washington", "2024-04-03", "2024", "2024-04", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced the 2024 Congressional Art Competition, which puts the artwork of South Dakota students in the U.S. Capitol building. The South Dakota Arts Council (SDAC) is now accepting entries on behalf of Rep. Johnson\u2019s office.\n\nThe contest is open to all South Dakota high school students. The first-place winning entry will be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel of the United States Capitol for one year. The second-place winning entry will be displayed in Johnson\u2019s Washington, D.C. office for one year.\n\n\u201cSouth Dakota is full of talented and creative high school students,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cThe Congressional Art Competition is a great opportunity for them to show their skills and be recognized and honored in a unique way. I\u2019m looking forward to seeing the submitted art! Make sure to get it in before the May 1 deadline.\u201d\n\nThe Arts Council will accept only digital submissions on behalf of Rep. Johnson. Students should send one email including a high-resolution JPEG image, along with a completed, typed PDF of the student release form to rebecca.cruse@state.sd.us. Submissions must be received by 11:59 pm CDT, on Wednesday, May 1. Winners will be notified by Friday, May 3, and will be responsible for shipping their artwork and student release forms to the SDAC offices. The South Dakota Arts Council will have the artwork framed and will ship it to Washington, D.C. for the student.\n\nPlease review the artwork specifications and guidelines before submitting and download the student release form here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T20:47:55Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-announces-us-service-academy-applications-open", "Johnson Announces U.S. Service Academy Applications Open", "2024-04-02", "2024", "2024-04", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced the application process is now open for his U.S. Service Academy nomination for the graduating Class of 2029.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s exciting to see South Dakotans thrive at our prestigious service academies, and I\u2019m honored to play a role in nominating them to move forward in the application process,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cEach year I receive applications from a diverse group of South Dakotans who are all highly motivated and desire to serve their country at the highest level. Academy students are the best of the best, and South Dakotans are no exception.\u201d\n\nMembers of Congress may nominate candidates to four of the five U.S. Service Academies: the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.\n\nAccording to U.S. News College Rankings, which analyzes more than 1,800 colleges, the U.S. Naval Academy is currently ranked third, U.S. Military Academy ranked eighth, and the U.S. Air Force Academy is ranked seventh in the top National Liberal Arts Colleges. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is ranked first, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy is ranked third in Regional Colleges North. In addition to six to seven hours per day of traditional educational learning, Cadets and Midshipmen participate in military training, sports, and extracurricular activities.\n\nThe Academies provide a fully funded, exceptional education, plus a monthly stipend, in return for mandatory service upon commissioning. The Academies require applicants be a U.S. Citizen, unmarried with no dependents, between the ages of 17-23, and of good moral character.\n\nInterested students must open a pre-candidate file directly with the Academy. Then, South Dakota residents must complete Johnson\u2019s nomination packet by Friday, November 1, 2024. For more information about the process and step-by-step instructions on how to apply, please visit https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/services/service-academy-nominations.\n\nTo hear from Service Academy attendees that Johnson nominated, watch the video below.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T20:47:55Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-garamendis-ocean-shipping-reform-20-passes-us-house", "Johnson, Garamendi\u2019s Ocean Shipping Reform 2.0 Passes U.S. House", "2024-03-21", "2024", "2024-03", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, legislation led by U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and John Garamendi (D-CA) to protect U.S. ports and shippers from the Chinese Communist Party\u2019s influence passed the U.S. House overwhelmingly.\n\nThe bill prohibits U.S. ports from using Chinese state-sponsored LOGINK software, allows the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to investigate foreign shipping exchanges like the Shanghai Shipping Exchange to preempt improper business practices, and authorizes the FMC to streamline data standards for maritime freight logistics.\n\nJohnson and Garamendi introduced the Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act in March 2023 to build upon the foundation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA), which became law in June 2022.\n\n\u201cHouse passage of OSRA 2.0 gets us one step closer to further securing our ocean shipping supply chains,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cThe FMC needs authority to crack down on China\u2019s unfair shipping practices. I hope the Senate considers our bill soon.\u201d\n\nImage\n\nClick here or the image above for Johnson\u2019s remarks.\n\n\u201cForeign businesses' access to the American market and its consumers is a privilege, not a right,\u201d said Congressman Garamendi (D-CA). \u201cIn 2022, Congress passed our landmark reform to the nation\u2019s ocean shipping laws for the first time in nearly a quarter century to protect American businesses and consumers from price gouging by foreign-flagged ocean liners. Congressman Johnson and I are committed to seeing that bipartisan 2022 law implemented fully to support American exporters and correct our nation\u2019s longstanding trade imbalance with countries like China. We are finally making free trade fair trade and stopping Chinese state-controlled companies from ripping off our country and gutting our manufacturing jobs. Our implementation bill introduced today will finish the job.\u201d\n\n\u201cATA thanks Reps. Johnson and Garamendi for their continued leadership to address ocean shipping issues and encourages Congress to pass their Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act. Strong bipartisan support for passage of OSRA has resulted in historic and long-awaited improvements to practices at our nation\u2019s maritime ports. Those new regulations are making major strides in ensuring that trucking fleets of all sizes, as well as American agricultural shippers and others moving goods through our ports, are treated fairly by foreign-owned shipping lines. ATA and the Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference are grateful for the continued attention to these vital supply chain issues,\u201d said Henry Hanscom, Senior Vice President of Legislative Affairs for the American Trucking Associations.\n\n\u201cNRF applauds Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and John Garamendi (D-CA) for their ongoing leadership in addressing maritime supply chain issues. The Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act picks up where the Ocean Shipping Reform Act left off last Congress. Most importantly, the bill continues to focus on data standardization and collections that are critical to providing the full picture of what is happening in the supply chain and being able to address the next disruption,\u201d said David French, Senior Vice President of Government Relations for the National Retail Federation.\n\n\u201cThe NAM strongly supports the Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 as it addresses targeted and vital improvements to the national supply chain network and will advance important efficiency, workforce and safety priorities sought by manufacturers,\u201d said Christopher Netram, Managing Vice President of Policy, National Association of Manufacturers.\n\n\u201cAmerica\u2019s agriculture producers, processors, and exporters are grateful to Congressmen Dusty Johnson and John Garamendi for their unwavering advocacy, not only on behalf of their own extensive agriculture constituencies, but for all those around the country whose livelihoods depend on agriculture. According to Agriculture Transportation Coalition\u2019s Executive Director, Peter Friedmann, their bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act will advance national security which is fundamental to maintaining robust US agriculture exports to global markets.\u201d\n\n\u201cNMPF commends today\u2019s House passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act,\u201d said Gregg Doud, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation. \u201cWe are grateful to Representatives Johnson and Garamendi for their leadership and commitment to ensuring that U.S. dairy farmers can have their products efficiently shipped overseas. We look forward to working with senators and making this legislation law.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T20:32:04Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-introduces-scott-vanderwal-house-transportation-committee", "Johnson Introduces Scott VanderWal in House Transportation Committee", "2024-03-21", "2024", "2024-03", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced Scott VanderWal, South Dakota Farm Bureau President and Vice President of the American Farm Bureau Federation as a witness on a panel for the House Highways and Transit Subcommittee Hearing on \u201cRural Transportation Challenges: Stakeholder Perspectives.\u201d VanderWal has been supportive of provisions in Johnson\u2019s MOVE Act and SHIP IT Act that streamline our rural transportation and supply chains.\n\n\u201cProducers and consumers need reliable infrastructure and dependable supply chains,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cI\u2019m proud to welcome Scott VanderWal to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to share his perspective on how we can improve rural transportation that our country depends on.\u201d\n\nImage", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T20:32:04Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-welcomes-governor-noem-house-ag-committee", "Johnson Welcomes Governor Noem to House Ag Committee", "2024-03-20", "2024", "2024-03", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as a witness before the House Agriculture Committee hearing titled \u201cThe Danger China Poses to American Agriculture.\u201d Noem and Johnson have been outspoken about the threat of the Chinese Communist Party purchasing U.S. farmland.\n\n\u201cChina is our biggest adversary. Governor Noem has been active in stopping the threat of the Chinese Communist Party in South Dakota,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cI\u2019m proud to welcome Governor Noem back to the House Ag Committee to share her perspective on how the state and federal government can work together to protect the U.S. from the CCP.\u201d\n\nImage", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T20:32:04Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-applauds-establishment-naiv-congressional-charter", "Johnson Applauds Establishment of NAIV Congressional Charter", "2024-03-14", "2024", "2024-03", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) shared support for the establishment of the National American Indian Veterans (NAIV) Congressional Charter.\n\n\u201cNAIV has been operating out of South Dakota for years without Congressional recognition,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cThere are more than 150,000 Native veterans in the United States, and I am very grateful for their service. Getting this Congressional Charter finalized ensures they receive the recognition they deserve. Senator Rounds\u2019 leadership on this legislation was vital to its passage.\u201d\n\nJohnson introduced legislation to create a congressional charter for the National American Indian Veterans in 2022 and 2023. U.S. Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) led identical legislation in the U.S. Senate. The NAIV Congressional Charter was signed into law in December 2023.\n\nImage", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T20:32:04Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-levels-playing-field-tribes", "Johnson Levels the Playing Field for Tribes", "2024-03-13", "2024", "2024-03", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Sharice Davids (D-KS) introduced the GSA Disposal Process Tribal Parity Act. The General Services Administration\u2019s (GSA) disposal process allows the federal government to sell unused, excess public buildings to state and local governments at or below market value if they are to be used for a specified public benefit. Johnson\u2019s bill will allow tribal governments to participate in that process.\n\n\u201cThere is a great need for public facilities for tribes, whether that is for schools, housing, or law enforcement needs,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cThis bill will correct an oversight and allow tribal governments to have the same access to the disposal process as states and local governments, helping them save money and meet their facility needs.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Lower Brule Sioux Tribe is very thankful for the GSA Disposal Process Tribal Parity Act that will benefit Tribes with much needed surplus equipment that will immediately make an impact in tribal communities,\u201d said Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Chairman Clyde J.R. Estes.\n\nThe GSA Disposal Process Tribal Parity Act is also supported by the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe and Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.Identical legislation was introduced in the Senate earlier this year by U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and James Lankford (R-OK).\n\nBackground:\n\nWhen the federal government determines they no longer need a public building, the General Services Administration (GSA) has a process to offer such property to states and local governments. Unfortunately, tribal governments are currently not included in this process.\n\nThe GSA\u2019s disposal process requires the Public Buildings Service (PBS) to first offer excess property to other federal agencies. Should no federal agency identify a need, the property is deemed as \u201csurplus\u201d and becomes available for states and local governments to purchase below the fair market value if used for public benefit conveyance. Public benefit conveyance means that the property must serve a specified public benefit, such as use for law enforcement, emergency management, education, public airports, highways, etc.\n\nTribal governments are left out of this process. Should a tribe seek to acquire excess federal property, they would not be able to purchase said property until PBS makes it available for public sale.\n\nTribes across the country have outsized needs for schools, housing, and law enforcement facilities \u2013 the GSA Disposal Process Tribal Parity Act ensures these governments have a fair opportunity to obtain excess federal properties to meet these needs.\n\nThe GSA Disposal Process Tribal Parity Act would:\n\nInsert \u201cIndian tribe\u201d to sections of 40 U.S.C. 550 to ensure tribal governments are welcomed into the process along with local and state governments seeking to acquire surplus property for public benefit.\n\nRequire the GSA administrator to submit an annual report to Congress on the outreach done to provide notice to tribes on availability of surplus federal real property.\n\nRequire the GSA to establish a process to manage competing applications made by states, local governments, and tribal governments two years after the bill\u2019s enactment.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T20:32:04Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-votes-yes-calling-tiktok-divest-chinese-communist-party", "Johnson Votes YES, Calling on TikTok to Divest From the Chinese Communist Party", "2024-03-13", "2024", "2024-03", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to pass legislation requiring TikTok to divest from ByteDance, which answers to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), or risk losing access to American markets. The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act would remove CCP-backed ByteDance apps, including TikTok, from American app stores and web hosting services unless the application severs ties to entities like ByteDance that are subject to control of a foreign adversary.\n\n\u201cTikTok has an important decision to make: remain beholden to the Chinese Communist Party, or retain their user base in America,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cThe decision should be simple, yet TikTok\u2019s pushback to the bill gives credence to the thought the platform cares more about the influence of the CCP than operating a safe app in the U.S. I hope the Senate considers the bill soon. In the meantime, millions of Americans will continue to be influenced by the destructive goals of the Chinese Communist Party.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T20:32:04Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-tiktok-cut-ties-ccp-or-lose-access-american-markets", "Johnson to TikTok: Cut Ties with the CCP or Lose Access to American Markets", "2024-03-11", "2024", "2024-03", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) co-sponsored bipartisan legislation to take further steps to prohibit the Chinese Communist Party\u2019s (CCP) access to Americans\u2019 private data through apps like TikTok. The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act would remove CCP-backed ByteDance apps, including TikTok, from American app stores and web hosting services unless the application severs ties to entities like ByteDance that are subject to control of a foreign adversary.\n\n\u201cTikTok is Chinese Communist Party malware, promoting their propaganda and stealing Americans\u2019 private data,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cThis bill gives TikTok the choice\u2014continue operating its high-user platform in America or cut ties with the Chinese Communist Party. We need to keep our country safe from the malign influence of CCP.\u201d\n\nJohnson has long been a critic of TikTok and ByteDance. In 2022, he introduced the Block the Tok Act to remove TikTok from federal government devices. Later that year, he voted to ban it on federal government devices.\n\nImage\n\nClick here or the image above to watch Johnson\u2019s remarks at the Select Committee on China\u2019s Press Conference\n\nWhat the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act Does:\n\nIncentivize Divestment of TikTok: Unless TikTok is fully divested such that it is no longer controlled by a PRC-based entity, the application will face a prohibition in the U.S. from app store availability and web hosting services until such time as a divestment occurs.\n\nAddress the National Security Risks Posed by Other Applications Controlled by Foreign Adversary Companies: Establishes a process for the President to designate other foreign adversary controlled social media applications\u2014as defined by statute\u2014that shall face a prohibition on app store availability and access to web hosting services in the United States unless they sever ties to the foreign adversary-controlled company. The President may exercise this authority if an application presents a national security threat, has over one million annual active users, and is under the control of a foreign adversary entity, as defined by statute.\n\nEmpower Users to Switch Platforms: Designated applications must provide users with a copy of their data in a format that can be imported into an alternative social media application. All users would be able to download their data and content and transition to another platform.\n\nWhat the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications ActDoes Not Do:\n\nPunish Individual Social Media Users: No enforcement action can be taken against individual users of an impacted app.\n\nCensor Speech: This legislation does not regulate speech. It is focused entirely on foreign adversary control\u2014not the content of speech being shared. This bill only applies to specifically defined social media apps subject to the control of foreign adversaries, as defined by Congress.\n\nImpact Apps That Sever Ties to Foreign Adversary-Controlled Entities: An app, including TikTok, that severs ties with entities subject to the control of a foreign adversary is not impacted by any other provision of the bill.\n\nView full bill text here.\n\nThe Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act is led by the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T20:32:04Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-black-hills-national-forest-hit-your-targets-or-risk-mill-shutdowns", "Johnson to Black Hills National Forest: Hit Your Targets or Risk Mill Shutdowns", "2024-03-05", "2024", "2024-03", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) with the House Agriculture Committee and Reps. Austin Scott (R-GA) and Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) hosted a roundtable in Spearfish, South Dakota to discuss dire needs in the Black Hills forestry industry. Members of the U.S. Forest Service and local forestry industry addressed the failure of the Forest Service to hit their harvest goals and how that failure is risking timber jobs in the area. When the Forest Service doesn\u2019t hit their targets, mills like Neiman Enterprises are at risk of closure, causing the loss of jobs and the infrastructure needed to manage the forest.\n\n\u201cThe forestry industry has a significant impact on the economy of the Black Hills and many families in the area,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cWhen timber targets aren\u2019t met, timber mills are at risk of closure. When mills close, we lose the jobs and infrastructure necessary to manage the forest. I truly appreciate my colleagues who sacrificed a weekend with their family to see our state and learn how our residents will be impacted. It shows how important the issue is on a national level. I\u2019m grateful for the members of the forestry industry who participated in the conversation and the community leaders who came out to listen.\u201d\n\nImage\n\nImage\n\nJohnson\u2019s roundtable in Spearfish\n\nRoundtable Participants:\n\nRep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), House Agriculture Committee member\n\nRep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), Chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry\n\nRep. Austin Scott(R-GA), Vice Chair of the House Agriculture Committee\n\nMr. Frank Beum, Regional Forester, U.S. Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region\n\nMr. Paul Pierson, Operations Manager, Neiman Enterprises\n\nMr. Robert Christian, Former President, Black Hills Log Haulers Association\n\nMr. Ben Wudtke, Executive Director, Black Hills Forest Resource Association\n\nMr. Marcus Warnke, State Forester, South Dakota Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources\n\nMr. Shawn Cochran, Supervisor, Black Hills National Forest\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Black Hills National Forest (BHNF), located in western South Dakota and eastern Wyoming, is a unit of the National Forest System covering over 1.25 million acres. The BHNF produced the U.S. Forest Service\u2019s first federal timber sale in 1899 and remains one of the agency\u2019s highest timber producing forests in the country, but BHNF has been missing their targets the last few years, causing concern for the industry.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T20:32:04Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-announces-butte-county-sheriff-state-union-guest", "Johnson Announces Butte County Sheriff as State of the Union Guest", "2024-03-04", "2024", "2024-03", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced Butte County Sheriff Fred Lamphere will be his guest at the State of the Union on March 7, 2024.\n\n\u201cPresident Biden\u2019s open border policies have significantly impacted communities across America, and South Dakota is no exception,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cSheriff Lamphere has made it clear that crime he sees in Butte County is a side effect of a broken border. I hope the President will address the drug and crime crises from illegal immigration that are plaguing our communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cOur current unsecured border is a modern-day Trojan Horse,\u201d said Sheriff Lamphere. \u201cIt has led to unprecedented fentanyl deaths in South Dakota and nationwide, it has increased the abuse of our medical services and social programs, and it has allowed thousands of undocumented military-aged people into our country. Although Butte County, South Dakota, is a long way from the border, the anxiety is felt here as it is in many places across America. I hope that President Biden and his Administration will listen to the American Sheriffs and the American people and let our Border Patrol do their job to keep America safe.\u201d\n\nJohnson met with Sheriff Lamphere in November 2023, where Lamphere shared that illegal immigration was costing South Dakota taxpayers $56.9 million. Sheriff Lamphere and Johnson agreed stricter border policies are necessary to address this problem. In May 2023, Johnson voted for passage of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, which includes the strongest border policies ever voted on in the House.The bill awaits action in the Senate.\n\nOver the last few years, Sheriff Lamphere has made several trips to the southern border and has expressed concerns for how the crisis at our border impacts South Dakota\u2019s communities, primarily through drug use and trafficking.\n\nImage", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T20:32:04Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-introduces-bills-reform-ihs-protect-native-americans-credit", "Johnson Introduces Bills to Reform IHS, Protect Native Americans\u2019 Credit", "2024-03-01", "2024", "2024-03", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Rep. Kim Schrier (D-WA) introduced two bills to hold the Indian Health Service (IHS) accountable for disregarding health care bills owed to providers and to protect Native Americans\u2019 credit from wrongfully charged medical bills owed by IHS through Purchased/Referred Care claims.\n\n\u201cMany know the frustration when debt is sent to collections, especially when the bill isn\u2019t ours to pay,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cIHS often falls short in its obligation to pay medical bills from Purchased/Referred Care in a timely manner and Native Americans are often forced to pay the bills they don\u2019t owe, or else risk taking substantial hits to their credit, hindering their ability to get a loan, buy a home, and more. My bills seek to rectify this unfair negligence by IHS.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe damage caused by these unpaid, unprocessed claims can be devastating for members of our tribal communities - the outstanding debt and impact on their credit score are incredibly harmful to their financial future,\u201d said Schrier. \"I'm proud to introduce bipartisan legislation to make commonsense, much-needed reforms to ensure tribal citizens can receive the care they need without fear of undue financial burdens.\"\n\n\u201cFor decades, the Colville Tribes and its members have endured severe obstacles to accessing critical health care due to the Indian Health Service\u2019s management of the Purchased/Referred Care program. On the Colville Reservation, these management deficiencies have resulted in tribal members having their credit negatively impacted because of unpaid medical bills, fewer health providers, and even deaths. The Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act will strengthen and clarify the Service\u2019s obligations to inform health providers that tribal members should not be pursued for medical bills that the Service is legally obligated to pay. The Protecting Native Americans\u2019 Credit Act will help those tribal members who have already been sent to collection agencies by deleting that information from their credit reports. The Colville Tribes is grateful for the introduction of these bills and looks forward to both being enacted into law,\u201d said Jarred-Michael Erickson, Chairman of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.\n\nThe Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2024 would:\n\nEnsure that IHS \u2013 not the tribal citizen \u2013 is liable for payments for PRC services that are or were authorized by IHS.\n\nDirects the Secretary to notify PRC providers and patients that the patients are not liable to any provider or debt collector for charges associated with authorized PRC services.\n\nPermits IHS to establish and implement procedures to allow patients that paid out-of-pocket for IHS-authorized PRC services to be reimbursed by IHS no later than 30 days after a patient submits the necessary documentation.\n\nView Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act bill text here.\n\nThe Protecting Native Americans\u2019 Credit Act of 2024 would:\n\nExcludes medical debt attributable to IHS-authorized PRC services received at a non-IHS facility from a Native American\u2019s Consumer Report.\n\nProvides Native Americans with a dispute process for inclusion of debt for authorized medical services rendered on a consumer report.\n\nRequires HHS to send a notice to the individual that HHS has assumed liability for part of or all of the medical debt.\n\nDirects reporting agencies to delete all information related to medical debt from file and notify furnisher and consumer of deletion upon receiving required documentation of HHS\u2019s liability of debt.\n\nView Protecting Native Americans\u2019 Credit Act bill text here.\n\nAdditional cosponsors of both bills include Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), Ryan Zinke (R-MT), and Dan Newhouse (R-WA).\n\nBackground:\n\nCertain tribes are \u201cdirect service\u201d tribes, meaning their citizens receive healthcare directly from the Indian Health Service (IHS). These individuals will often require care that is outside the capacity of the IHS facility where they receive care. In that case, IHS can utilize the Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) program to acquire specialty or different care for an eligible individual through non-IHS providers.\n\nHowever, IHS\u2019s management of the PRC program has resulted in negative impacts for many Native Americans. A Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) report from April 2020 found that an estimated 658,025 of 802,470 IHS PRC claims for 2019 were not reviewed, approved, or paid in accordance with federal law. Current law requires IHS to pay a completed claim for PRC services within 30 days after completion of the claim. This HHS OIG report found an estimated 32,099 claims were not paid within that time frame.\n\nThe Indian Heath Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) states that no patient should be liable for PRC services received that were authorized by IHS. However, as PRC bills go unpaid by IHS, tribal citizens are left to bear the brunt of these costs.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T20:32:04Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-leads-bill-secure-supply-chains-emergencies", "Johnson Leads Bill to Secure Supply Chains in Emergencies", "2024-02-29", "2024", "2024-02", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Jim Costa (D-CA) introduced the Modernizing Operations for Vehicles in Emergencies (MOVE) Act to provide flexibility and certainty to our supply chains in times of emergency.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s more important than ever to ensure goods are moving in an emergency,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cThe MOVE Act is another way to remove unnecessary roadblocks and red tape in our supply chain to prevent another crisis like we saw during and in the aftermath of the pandemic.\u201d\n\n\u201cDuring times of emergency and the pandemic, struggling communities in my district were hit hardest by roadblocks to our supply chain,\u201d said Costa. \u201cThis bipartisan legislation will remove barriers that prevent us from delivering vital relief when communities need it most.\u201d\n\n\u201cWhen hospitals and nursing homes are low on medicine, families are running out of food and water, and electricity is nonexistent, the last thing communities responding to natural disasters should have to worry about is bureaucratic red tape delaying truck drivers from moving relief supplies as quickly as possible,\u201d said American Trucking Association President & CEO Chris Spear. \u201cWe commend Congressman Johnson on introducing this commonsense measure that will allow trucks to expedite the delivery of relief wherever and whenever it is needed.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe MOVE Act is a necessary step forward in ensuring that Shippers Coalition\u2019s members are able to promptly and efficiently respond in times of crisis,\u201d said Sean Joyce, Executive Director of the Shippers Coalition. \u201cWe commend Congressman Johnson for taking this common-sense step forward in modernizing our supply chain. By expanding the definition of an emergency, the legislation guarantees that Americans across the country will continue to have access to essential goods in their times of need.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nIn times of emergency or disaster, states have the authority to waive federal weight limits on the interstate system. These waivers allow shippers to expeditiously deliver relief supplies during times of disaster. Many companies used waivers during the pandemic to secure the supply chain and help American families access food, water, and products important to COVID-19 prevention, like cleaning supplies and personal hygiene products. Waivers are similarly used during natural disasters to provide much-needed relief supplies to impacted communities.\n\nUnder current law, special permits may be issued if the President has declared the emergency to be a major disaster under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. Many emergencies that require shipper flexibility do not meet that standard, including COVID-19, which didn\u2019t meet that test and legislation was needed to grant flexibility.\n\nThe MOVE Act modernizes the authority for vehicle weight waivers in cases of natural disasters, disease, and other emergencies that negatively impact commerce and supply chains.\n\nThe Modernizing Operations for Vehicles in Emergencies (MOVE) Act:\n\nExpands the circumstances under which the Federal Government would allow a state to waive Federal weight limits on the Interstate System to include declarations by Governors, including declarations regarding disease and declarations regarding challenging supply chain conditions.\n\nAllows declarations to remain in effect for 270 days to allow for time needed to respond to emergencies and challenging conditions, compared to the 120-day maximum under current law.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T20:21:00Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-agriculture-trade-caucus-leaders-24-members-urge-reduction-trade", "Johnson, Agriculture Trade Caucus Leaders, 24 Members Urge Reduction of Trade Barriers Holding Back Producers", "2024-02-26", "2024", "2024-02", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 The Co-Chairs of the Agriculture Trade Caucus,United States Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Adrian Smith (R-NE), and Jim Costa (D-CA), led 24 of their colleagues in the House urging the Biden Administration to make agriculture a priority in its trade agenda by reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers for American agricultural exports.\n\nThe Members encourage the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to seek enforceable agreements that open markets and reduce existing barriers through bilateral and multilateral engagement. The lawmakers emphasize the need for agreements that lower tariffs, ensure sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) regulations are science-based, transparent, and consistent, and eliminate the abuse of geographical indicators in the food sector.\n\n\u201cU.S. farmers and ranchers can feed the world, but tariffs and discriminatory barriers aimed at undermining American competitiveness remain a challenge,\u201d the Members wrote. \u201cThere is much work to do around the world to expand market access for U.S. producers and raise global sustainability, environmental, labor, and nutrition standards. The Administration should lean into these agreements and demonstrate leadership using all the tools at its disposal, including negotiating agreements that lower tariffs and empower real enforcement.\u201d\n\nThe Members conclude, \u201cMaintaining the status quo will only put American agriculture further and further behind as our competitors aggressively pursue such opportunities.\u201d\n\nThe recently launched Agriculture Trade Caucus is actively working to advance and promote policies vital to U.S. agriculture, including boosting agricultural exports, facilitating food and agriculture trade, and knocking down unnecessary trade barriers.\n\nAdditional signers include Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-04), Glenn \u201cGT\u201d Thompson (PA-15), Josh Harder (CA-09), Don Bacon (NE-02), Don Davis (NC-01), John Duarte (CA-13), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Mary Miller (IL-15), Elissa Slotkin (MI-07), Mark Alford (MO-04), Dan Kildee (MI-08), Ashley Hinson (IA-02), Kelly Armstrong (ND-AL), Drew Ferguson (GA-03), John Moolenaar (MI-02), Darin LaHood (IL-16), Brad Finstad (MN-01), Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), Randy Feenstra (IA-04), Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), Gregory Murphy, M.D. (NC-03), Jim Baird (IN-04), and Zach Nunn (IA-03).\n\nThe full letter can be found here and below.\n\nDear Ambassador Tai and Secretary Vilsack:\n\nWe write to urge the Biden Administration to make agriculture a priority in its trade agenda by reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers for American agricultural exports. U.S. farmers and ranchers can feed the world, but tariffs and discriminatory barriers aimed at undermining American competitiveness remain a challenge. Working together, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) must seek enforceable agreements that open markets and reduce existing barriers through bilateral and multilateral engagement.\n\nStrong U.S. agricultural production outpaces domestic demand, and our farmers and ranchers rely on global markets to sustain prices and revenues. America\u2019s farmers and ranchers lead the world in efficient and sustainable production. However, major tariff and non-tariff barriers continue to impact global competitiveness. Increased U.S. agriculture exports not only sustain an industry crucial to food security and supply chains in the U.S., but also strengthen global sustainability efforts by providing the world with food produced with high environmental and labor standards.\n\nTherefore, we urge the Administration to proactively engage and secure enforceable, high-standard agreements with our trading partners to ensure our farmers and ranchers can compete globally on a level playing field. Specifically, USTR and USDA must work to secure agreements that lower tariffs, ensure sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) regulations are science-based, transparent, and consistent, and eliminate the abuse of geographical indicators in the food sector.\n\nTo that end, we appreciate efforts to enforce our existing agreements and welcome USTR and USDA\u2019s strong use of new enforcement tools available under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). We appreciate the Administration\u2019s strong efforts on challenging Canada\u2019s dairy tariff-rate quota allocation measures and look forward to continuing to engage. Additionally, we are encouraged to see the Administration\u2019s efforts on engagement of biotechnology. Biotechnology enables our farmers to harvest heartier and more nutritious crops while using less water and fewer pesticides, improving environmental protections. Mexico\u2019s unscientific ban on American-grown corn undermines these advances and could set a dangerous precedent if it is not reversed. We applaud the Administration\u2019s decision to establish a dispute settlement panel regarding Mexico\u2019s unscientific ban and urge USTR to use every tool available under the agreement to ensure Mexico\u2019s compliance with its commitments.\n\nAddressing tariff barriers in Latin America while maintaining high-standard health and safety standards for agricultural imports is also paramount. Brazilian ethanol continues to enjoy duty-free access to U.S. markets and use our biofuels program while American ethanol exports into Brazil face a 16 percent tariff and have no access to Brazil\u2019s biofuel program. This is unacceptable and must be addressed. We are also concerned about the risks associated with allowing fresh beef imports from Brazil and Paraguay without sufficient information and scientific scrutiny. Improving trade relationships with our neighbors in the Western Hemisphere is critical, but we must do so in a way that maintains a level playing field and protects our agricultural industry from unnecessary risk.\n\nAs the U.S. seeks further trade engagement in Europe, addressing non-tariff barriers such as SPS regulations, geographical indicators in the food sector, or use of grape varietals names and traditional expressions in the wine sector should be top priorities. The UK has put in place non-science-based bans of U.S. chicken and beef, which target American farmers and ranchers. Discussions with the European Union (EU) should address these issues as well as geographical indicators in the food sector with the sole purpose of keeping American agricultural products out. If the U.S. is not able to address these issues in trade negotiations, it will weaken our negotiating hand around the world.\n\nWe reiterate our belief that any agreement that includes binding trade commitments must receive approval from Congress before going into effect. Not only is this required by the Constitution but is essential to the formation of high-standard, durable agreements. To that end, while we are appreciative of the Administration\u2019s focus on the Indo-Pacific Region, we believe more ambition is needed to fully open markets for U.S. agriculture. SPS provisions must be clear and enforceable, and we urge you to also work to modernize customs policies and import licensing regimes. Current policies, for example, prevent perishable fruits and vegetables from entering Indo-Pacific markets in a timely and predictable fashion. Addressing tariffs would provide incentives and leverage to address non-tariff barriers and facilitate enforcement. Many of our competitors benefit from lowered tariffs from bilateral and regional trade agreements like Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). By contrast, our farmers and ranchers continue to face onerous tariff rates which stifle market growth. As long as this dynamic remains in place, U.S. producers will continue to lose market share in the region.\n\nThere is much work to do around the world to expand market access for U.S. producers and raise global sustainability, environmental, labor, and nutrition standards. The Administration should lean into these agreements and demonstrate leadership using all the tools at its disposal, including negotiating agreements that lower tariffs and empower real enforcement. Maintaining the status quo will only put American agriculture further and further behind as our competitors aggressively pursue such opportunities.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T20:21:00Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-votes-impeach-mayorkas", "Johnson Votes to Impeach Mayorkas", "2024-02-14", "2024", "2024-02", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for his handling of the southern border.\n\n\u201cThe southern border is an abject disaster,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cHis willful and systemic refusal to comply with laws set by Congress has created a safety and security crisis around America. Mayorkas has failed to uphold his oath of office and should be removed.\u201d\n\nImage\n\nClick here or the image above to view remarks from Johnson about his vote to impeach Secretary Mayorkas.\n\nBackground:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T20:21:00Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnsons-office-now-accepting-summer-2024-internship-applications", "Johnson\u2019s Office Now Accepting Summer 2024 Internship Applications", "2024-02-12", "2024", "2024-02", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced that his office is seeking internship applicants for the summer in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices.\n\nDuties of a congressional intern will include researching legislation, attending committee hearings and briefings, leading tours of the U.S. Capitol, handling constituent phone calls, sorting mail, and providing support to the staff and the Congressman. Interns will work closely with staff while developing their research, writing, and communications skills. Most importantly, they will gain an in-depth understanding of the federal legislative branch while helping to serve South Dakota constituents.\n\nApplicants interested in federal tribal relations or Native American issues are encouraged to apply for the Ben Reifel Internship based in the Washington, D.C. office. The ideal candidate would intern for a minimum of six weeks and have a desire to serve South Dakota\u2019s tribal communities.\n\n\u201cOur interns get to work in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cServing as a congressional intern is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that sets individuals up for success, regardless of their career path.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T20:21:00Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-gallagher-graves-call-fmc-establish-fair-competition-global-shipping", "Johnson, Gallagher, Graves Call on FMC to Establish Fair Competition in Global Shipping Markets", "2024-02-01", "2024", "2024-02", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), John Garamendi (D-CA), House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-CA), and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) urged the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to work expeditiously to initiate a rulemaking on shipping exchanges and establish healthy and fair competition in the global shipping market.\n\n\u201cChinese Communist Party entities currently dominate shipping exchanges,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cAmerican shippers and global commerce should be concerned, as CCP economic indicators have proven to be unreliable, subject to manipulation and outright falsification. My Ocean Shipping Reform Act sought to rectify China\u2019s influence in shipping contracts, and the FMC should take action on the OSRA provision.\u201d\n\n\u201cCCP state-owned enterprises are quickly gaining market dominance in global shipping exchanges,\u201d said Gallagher. \u201cThe U.S. Federal Maritime Commission must accelerate much-needed regulation to ensure American shippers and exchanges are not steamrolled by their CCP-backed counterparts.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nIn June 2022, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022, sponsored by Reps. Garamendi and Johnson, became law. Among other things, shipping exchanges became regulated entities under the new law. As a result, new regulations must be drafted to provide the rules that shipping exchanges will adhere to. Congress tasked the FMC to begin work on the rulemaking for shipping exchanges no later than three years after the enactment of OSRA 2022.\n\nWhile the deadline for the rulemaking has not yet passed, we cannot wait two more years for a rulemaking on a market that is swiftly becoming a PRC monopoly. The Shanghai Shipping Exchange is a major international freight shipping exchange that is state-owned, jointly by the Ministry of Transport and Shanghai Municipal People\u2019s Government. It currently has a stranglehold on rate indexes to and from the region, presumably intending to become the industry benchmark.\n\nAs the most widely used exchange, their contract rates have risen 35 percent over the past year. If the U.S. does not approve a competitor, the CCP could obtain a monopoly, leading to a troubling outcome for American shippers and global commerce.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T20:21:00Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-smith-costa-and-panetta-launch-ag-trade-caucus", "Johnson, Smith, Costa, and Panetta Launch Ag Trade Caucus", "2024-01-31", "2024", "2024-01", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), Adrian Smith (R-NE), Jim Costa (D-CA) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) announced the launch of the bipartisan Congressional Agricultural Trade Caucus to advance and promote policies vital to U.S. agriculture, including boosting agricultural exports, facilitating food and agriculture trade, and knocking down unnecessary trade barriers.\n\nAs co-chairs of the caucus, the members released the following statements:\n\n\u201cEnsuring access to international markets for ag products is essential for South Dakota producers,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cI look forward to working with the co-chairs to help booster America's ag exports to retain healthy demand for our farmers and ranchers.\u201d\n\n\u201cAmerican agriculture producers have the capacity to feed and fuel the world, and robust engagement on trade opportunities is vital to unleashing this potential,\u201d said Smith. \u201cIncreasing\u2014and maintaining\u2014market access for our first-class products through rules-based trade strengthens our economy, increases economic security with our allies, and benefits consumers worldwide. I thank my fellow co-chairs for joining me in this effort to advance bipartisan trade policy.\u201d\n\n\u201cRepresenting the breadbasket of the world, access to global markets is critical to our economy,\u201d said Costa. \u201cAs Co-Chair of the Agricultural Trade Caucus, I look forward to working together to promote trade policies that will ensure American farmers remain competitive on the global stage.\u201d\n\n\u201cCongress needs to be more active in promoting trade agreements that will keep American producers competitive and empower them to feed the world,\u201d said Panetta. \u201cThe bipartisan Agriculture Trade Caucus was founded to ensure the farmers and ranchers in our districts and throughout the country are prioritized in our nation\u2019s overall trade agenda. Together, we are committed to ensuring new trade agreements are enforceable, high-standard deals that ensure fairness and expand new markets for the immense bounty our country produces.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:46:48Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-supply-chain-caucus-press-biden-administration-efforts-protect-global", "Johnson, Supply Chain Caucus Press Biden Administration on Efforts to Protect Global Supply Chain Amid Houthi Attacks", "2024-01-30", "2024", "2024-01", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 The bipartisan Supply Chain Caucus led by U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), David Rouzer (R-NC), Colin Allred (D-TX), and Angie Craig (D-MN) sent a letter to the Biden Administration expressing concern with the ongoing Houthi attacks in the Red Sea disrupting global shipping routes, threatening supply chains, and endangering human life.\n\nThe letter is being sent to U.S. Defense Secretary Austin, State Department Secretary Blinken, and Transportation Secretary Buttigieg requesting continued efforts and oversight to secure the Red Sea shipping lanes and restore the safe passage of trade in the region.\n\nThe Members wrote, \u201cThe world has witnessed how detrimental disruptions to the global shipping market can be on supply chains. The COVID pandemic bottlenecks resulted in record shipping container backlogs and wait times at ports. Further, repeat blockages of the Suez Canal showed how vital the Red Sea passage is for international trade and functioning supply chains.\u201d\n\nThe Members further emphasized, \u201cIn recent weeks, attacks by Houthi rebels on commercial ships have resulted in major ocean carriers diverting routes through the Red Sea and instead sailing around the Cape of Good Hope. These attacks, conducted by pirates and supported by the Iranian powerhouse, are out of revenge for Western support for Israel. We cannot allow these bad actors to punish our nation and cripple our supply chain without swift recourse.\u201d\n\nThe Members also cited reports stating approximately twenty percent of all container shipping passes through the Red Sea and Suez Canal, making any disruptions in the region of particular concern. Rerouting ships also results in lengthier shipping times, further exacerbating delays.\n\nRead the full letter here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:46:48Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-garamendi-urge-fmc-finalize-osra-provisions", "Johnson, Garamendi Urge FMC to Finalize OSRA Provisions", "2024-01-26", "2024", "2024-01", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and John Garamendi (D-CA) urged the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to finalize the rule on demurrage and detention billing requirements required in their Ocean Shipping Reform Act that became law in 2022.\n\n\u201cWithout a final rule from the Commission, American shippers continue to be subjected to troubling billing practices,\u201d the Congressmen wrote. \u201cAgain, we urge the Commission to finalize this critical rulemaking to increase transparency in billing terms, avoid illegally invoiced charges, and ensure timely resolution of any disputes.\u201d\n\nIn January 2023, Johnson and Garamendi sent a letter to the FMC supporting this proposed rule. After a year without the rule being finalized, Johnson and Garamendi sent another letter today. View the 2024 letter here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:46:48Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-earns-pro-life-rating", "Johnson Earns A+ Pro-Life Rating", "2024-01-23", "2024", "2024-01", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) earned an A+ rating on Susan B. Anthony\u2019s Pro-Life Scorecard for his votes and actions in 2023.\n\n\u201cEvery life should be protected, no matter how small,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cUnfortunately, the Biden administration wants to do anything it can to promote access to abortion. I\u2019m committed to defending even the tiniest of humans and prohibiting taxpayer dollars from funding abortion services.\u201d\n\nJohnson took nine votes in 2023 to protect life. View the scorecard here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:46:48Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-bills-strengthening-2nd-amendment-rights-pass-committee", "Johnson Bills Strengthening 2nd Amendment Rights Pass Committee", "2024-01-18", "2024", "2024-01", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, two Second Amendment bills led by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) passed out of the House Judiciary Committee. The bills allow tribal members, RV-ers, and active-duty military families to exercise their Second Amendment rights to obtain a firearm.\n\nThe Tribal Firearm Access Act, led by Johnson and Rep. Mary Peltola (D-AK), protects tribal sovereignty and lists tribal governments as eligible entities to issue identification documents for the purposes of transferring a firearm. U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) leads companion legislation in the Senate.\n\nThe Traveler\u2019s Gun Rights Act, led by Johnson, allows law-abiding RV-ers, active-duty military, military spouses, and others who rely on a P.O. Box for their primary mailing address to obtain a firearm. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) leads companion legislation in the Senate.\n\nJohnson testified in the House Judiciary Committee in November 2023 to advocate for his bills. View his remarks here.\n\n\u201cThe Second Amendment is only as effective as it is obtainable for all citizens to purchase firearms,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cMy bills will ensure more law-abiding individuals can practice their Second Amendment rights, without running into unnecessary red tape.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe expresses its gratitude to Rep. Dusty Johnson and his team for the passage of the Tribal Firearms Access Act out of the House Judiciary Committee. The important legislation fills a gap that many Native Americans face as it pertains to access to firearms and provides credence to Tribes and our tribally issued identification card processes. The Tribe further appreciates the consultation that Rep. Johnson\u2019s Office has with it on multiple occasions regarding this legislation,\u201d said President Tony Reider, Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe.\n\n\u201cOn behalf of the NRA's millions of freedom-loving members nationwide, we applaud Rep. Dusty Johnson for championing the right to bear arms through the introduction of the Tribal Firearm Access Act and the Traveler\u2019s Gun Rights Act. These crucial bills expand access for law-abiding Americans to purchase firearms for self-defense and any lawful purpose, upholding the principles of the Second Amendment,\u201d said Randy Kozuch, Executive Director of the NRA-ILA.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:46:48Z"], ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-opposes-removing-trump-ballot", "Johnson Opposes Removing Trump from Ballot", "2024-01-18", "2024", "2024-01", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) joined the filing of the amicus brief opposing the Colorado Supreme Court\u2019s decision to remove former President Donald Trump from the Colorado ballot.\n\n\u201cDonald Trump hasn\u2019t been convicted of or charged with insurrection,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cUsing the 14th amendment to kick him off the ballot is a massive overreach by Colorado\u2019s highest court.\u201d\n\nIn December 2023, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled the former president is ineligible for presidency because of his actions on January 6, 2021, citing Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. 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