U.S. Representative for South Dakota (at large)
Dusty Johnson
Position · +0.47
- In office
- House 2019–now
7 years in CongressMore senior than 46% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 8%
- Committees
- Agriculture
- Transportation and Infrastructure
- Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
- Bills on
- Agriculture and Food
- Transportation and Public Works
- Native Americans
- Age
- 50
2026 election
Has not filed to run for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Running for this seat
- RMarty Jackley$1.4M
- DNicole Gronli$262K
- RCasey Crabtree$255K
- DBilly Mawhiney$31K
Bottom line
Where Johnson has influence
Roles
- Chair · Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development (Agriculture)
- Agriculture · 10th in seniority on the majority side
- Transportation and Infrastructure · 13th in seniority on the majority side
- Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party · 7th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 9785 South Dakota Water Feasibility Studies Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 2130 Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025 · Out of committee
- H.R. 165 Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act · Became law
- H.R. 4183 Federal Maritime Commission Reauthorization Act of 2025 · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Not enough statements yet.
Where Johnson breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Johnson voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 8% · 4 of 48 party 7%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Johnson broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Water Resources Development Act of 2026On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill authorizes and modifies certain water resource infrastructure projects and programs of the U.S.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027On Passage · This bill provides FY2027 appropriations for the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies. | Not voting |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027On Motion to Recommit · This bill provides FY2027 appropriations for the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies. | Not voting |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to financial…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to financial…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Johnson is saying
No recent press releases or posts on file.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 18 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Johnson’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
36 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 35 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Became law (1)
1 South Dakota-specific
- H.R. 165 Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site ActPlaces 40 acres in South Dakota into restricted fee status for two Sioux tribes as a memorial and sacred site. AI-readBecame law Dec 19, 2025 · Native AmericansLocal or single-entity · South Dakota
Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged
Became law inside another bill (1)
- H.R. 2130 Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025Identical bill became law as S. 723 · May 4, 2026Via S. 723
Johnson’s own bill stalled, but the Congressional Research Service lists an identical bill, or one with similar text, that became law. Shown for context; not counted in the score, which follows the Center for Effective Lawmaking. How this works
Bills, 119th Congress
All 39 sponsored billsSponsored 39 (House median 25) · cosponsored 139 (median 289), 56 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Agriculture and Food, Transportation and Public Works, Native Americans.
- H.R. 10190 Pennington County Land Conveyance ActPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Aug 31, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9785 South Dakota Water Feasibility Studies ActAuthorizes feasibility studies for water projects in South Dakota. AI-readWater Resources Development · Introduced Jul 20, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 8104 Fertilizer Transparency Act of 2026Agriculture and Food · Introduced Mar 26, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7137 Shutdown Fairness ActEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Mar 17, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7699 Tribal Police Department Parity ActNative Americans · Introduced Feb 25, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7698 Tribal Firearm Access ActNative Americans · Introduced Feb 25, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7364 Kamisha’s LawCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Feb 4, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7331 Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study ActAuthorizes a feasibility study for the Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project. AI-readWater Resources Development · Introduced Feb 3, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 150 | 89% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 68 | 60% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 59 | 75% |
| Energy | 38 | 76% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 32 | 84% |
| Environmental Protection | 32 | 75% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 87% |
| Commerce | 27 | 93% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 27 | 85% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 21 | 52% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 63% |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 69% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 10 | 100% |
| Health | 8 | 63% |
| Taxation | 7 | 100% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 7 | 86% |
| Emergency Management | 6 | 100% |
| Law | 6 | 67% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Native Americans | 4 | 75% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Families | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 0% |
| Social Welfare | 1 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Johnson voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-4100%agreement
- RRudy Yakym IIIIN-299%agreement
- RAugust PflugerTX-1199%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Johnson most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Johnson’s campaign raised $1.7M: $813K (48%) from individuals and $322K (19%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.4M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Johnson
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 154.
- The Farm Credit Council Trade association PAC
- American Hospital Association Trade association PAC
- Norpac Independent PAC
See how much each organization gave Johnson this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inJohnson’s own leadership PAC: Dakota Leadership PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Johnson’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, SD-ALRepublican2019–present
Seat
- State
- South Dakota
- District
- At large
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 50
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-2801
1714 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Aberdeen
- Website
- dustyjohnson.house.gov
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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