Dusty Johnson U.S. House of Representatives from South Dakota's at-large district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Dusty Johnson U.S. House of Representatives from South Dakota's at-large district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. Dusty Johnson, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing South Dakota’s at-large district, shared a series of tweets on May 20, 2025, addressing key energy and resource policies.
In his first tweet, Johnson stated "It replenishes our Strategic Petroleum Reserve." This statement underscores efforts to enhance national energy security by bolstering reserves.
Shortly after, he tweeted about domestic energy production, noting that "It increases onshore and offshore oil and gas leases, unleashing American energy." This indicates a push towards expanding energy independence through increased domestic production capabilities.
In his final tweet of the day, Johnson highlighted mineral resources by stating "It increases mining of domestic minerals, decreasing our reliance on countries like China." The emphasis here is on reducing dependency on foreign minerals by enhancing local mining operations.
Dusty Johnson has been serving in Congress since 2019 after succeeding Kristi Noem. Born in Pierre in 1976 and residing in Mitchell, he graduated from the University of South Dakota with a BA in 1999.
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