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Dusty M. Johnson is a Republican politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2019. Prior to his election to Congress, Johnson served on the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission and was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives. His legislative focus includes issues related to agriculture, energy, and rural development, reflecting the interests of his constituents in South Dakota.
Our Nation has always had a national commitment to infrastructure. Mr. Chairman, that has been true whether it has been the interstate highway system, universal telephone service, or rural electrification. We don't ask each rural county to…
[W]e have a tendency to think about dark days like Wounded Knee as in the ancient past, and we focus so much on those who died, those who were killed, those who were murdered that day, but we also have with us Cedric Broken Nose, who is a…
We urge Congress to quickly pass this bill and respectfully ask President Biden to sign it into law.
We urge Congress to quickly pass this bill and respectfully ask President Biden to sign it into law.
[W]e have a tendency to think about dark days like Wounded Knee as in the ancient past, and we focus so much on those who died, those who were killed, those who were murdered that day, but we also have with us Cedric Broken Nose, who is a…
Yes, of course the bill is not intended to keep you from engaging in management actions, nor do I think it does.
The American Battlefield Program Enhancement Act will ensure that the grant program is nimble and successful, maximizing its potential as a critical means of battlefield preservation.
These are imperfect men. They are not up on that monument because of their imperfections.
The Mount Rushmore Protection Act, led by Representative Johnson of South Dakota...
I applaud Congresswoman Stefanik for her leadership supporting important historic preservation programs, including sponsoring HR3448.
The Mount Rushmore Protection Act would prevent Federal funds from being used to alter or remove a name, face, or any other feature from the Memorial.
But, today, Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the agenda, I appreciate the things you and Mr. Neguse have brought forward, and I also appreciate very much the comments that were made that, as we tell our history, let's tell the truth.
This is a leader with the patriotism of George Washington, the wisdom of Thomas Jefferson, the commitment to liberty of Abraham Lincoln, and the energetic leadership style of Teddy Roosevelt.
We commend the emphasis this bill places on designing new BIA systems and streamlining existing processes.
the idea that people can make a better life for themselves, it is really hard to do that if you don't have a roof over your head and a stable living situation.
We are so appreciative that they both recognize that a strong housing development strategy in Indian Country must include homeownership as a component.
This bill attempts to shave off some of the most jagged edges of that bureaucratic delay.
This is not acceptable. Congress should be working to address housing insecurity on reservations and uphold our commitment to Indian Country.
Native people should be able to enter mortgage transactions just as any other citizen in this country.
It is really hard to do that if you don't have a roof over your head and a stable living situation.
I would like to thank Representative Dusty Johnson and Senator John Thune, from my home state of South Dakota, for their leadership.
We strongly support the establishment of a Realty Ombudsman to ensure compliance with timeframes.
This trust responsibility should not impede tribal members' ability to utilize their property rights to achieve their dreams of homeownership.
This is about fulfilling our Federal Government's trust in treaty obligations. It is about championing the rights of Indigenous communities.
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