Dusty Johnson is a Republican representative from South Dakota, serving in Congress since January 3, 2019. He was born on September 30, 1976, in Pierre, South Dakota. Johnson graduated from T.F. Riggs High School in Pierre in 1995 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Dakota in 1999, followed by a Master of Public Administration from the University of Kansas in 2002.

Prior to his time in Congress, Johnson held various government positions and gained substantial experience in public service. He worked as a staff member for Governors Mike Rounds and Dennis Daugaard in South Dakota from 2003 to 2014, during which he developed a strong understanding of state issues. Johnson also served as a Commissioner on the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission from 2004 to 2011. By profession, he is a business executive and co-owner of a telecommunications engineering firm, which adds to his expertise in technology and infrastructure.

In Congress, Johnson serves on key committees including the Agriculture Committee, the General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit Subcommittee, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the Aviation Subcommittee, and the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. His involvement in these committees reflects a focus on agriculture, transportation policy, and international competitiveness, particularly regarding the complex relationship with China.

Johnson has sponsored and co-sponsored a number of bills, addressing various issues pertinent to his constituents and the nation. Among his notable legislative efforts is the Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025 (HB2130), which aims to streamline the mortgage process for properties located on Indian land, enhancing economic development opportunities for Native American communities. This legislation reflects his commitment to helping underserved populations in South Dakota.

He has also worked on agricultural legislation, as seen in the SAFETY Act of 2025(HB2558), which seeks to preserve the use of common names for agricultural products in foreign markets to improve export opportunities. Moreover, he introduced the Protect Our Military Families' 2nd Amendment Rights Act (HB341) to broaden firearm transaction rights for military families, aligning with his emphasis on veterans and military families' rights.

Johnson’s legislative approach suggests a conservative and business-oriented mindset, given his support for bills emphasizing economic growth, agricultural competitiveness, and individual rights. Other bills he has been associated with include the Federal Agriculture Improvement Act (HB619), focusing on food and agricultural trade policies, and the Lowering Egg Prices Act (HB2222), which aims to reduce regulatory burdens in the egg industry, demonstrating his focus on the agricultural sector.

In addition to his professional career, Dusty Johnson is married and resides in South Dakota. His personal and professional experiences have equipped him to address a range of issues facing the state while championing the interests of his constituents at the national level. Through his work in Congress, he continues to emphasize policy frameworks that promote economic resilience, infrastructure development, and a competitive agricultural sector, reflecting the values and needs of South Dakota.