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Dustin "Dusty" Johnson, born on September 30, 1976, in Pierre, South Dakota, is a Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for South Dakota's at-large congressional district since 2019. He has been re-elected multiple times, most recently in 2024. Prior to his congressional tenure, Johnson held positions as a South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioner and Chief of Staff to Governor Dennis Daugaard. He is married to Jacquelyn, and they have three children.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science: University of South Dakota, 1999.
- Master of Public Administration: University of Kansas, 2002.
Political Experience
- U.S. House of Representatives: Serving South Dakota's at-large district since 2019.
- South Dakota Public Utilities Commission: Elected in 2004, becoming the nation's youngest utilities commissioner at that time.
- Chief of Staff to Governor Dennis Daugaard: Served from 2011 to 2014.
Notable Achievements and Positions
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Committee Assignments:
- Agriculture Committee: Chair of the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
- Transportation & Infrastructure Committee: Member of subcommittees on Aviation; Highways and Transit; and Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- Select Committee on China: Appointed to address strategic competition between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party.
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Caucus Memberships:
- Republican Main Street Caucus: Chairman of a group focused on pragmatic conservative solutions.
- Problem Solvers Caucus: Member of a bipartisan group aiming to bridge partisan divides.
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Legislative Initiatives:
- Advocated for rural broadband expansion and agricultural policy reforms.
- Focused on supply chain issues through ocean shipping reform and infrastructure development.
Johnson's career reflects a commitment to addressing the needs of rural communities and fostering bipartisan cooperation in Congress.
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