What Dusty Johnson said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Laura Jean Pulscher, of Dell Rapids, South Dakota, a devoted wife, mother, accomplished musician, educator, woman of faith, and courageous advocate whose extraordinary life touched countless people across her community and beyond.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Greg Rislov for an exceptional 50 years of dedicated service to the people of South Dakota through his work at the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Teddy Bear Den as they celebrate 30 years of service to mothers, babies, and families in Sioux Falls and the surrounding communities.”

“Mr. Speaker, like most everybody here in the Chamber, I spend a lot of time at home in my district. I am there every single weekend, and what you really hear related to energy is you hear three things: First off, of course, people want lower prices at the pump.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate South Dakota's own Grey Zabel and the Seattle Seahawks on their Super Bowl LX victory on February 8, 2026. Grey Zabel was born and raised in Pierre, South Dakota.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a South Dakota football legend, Adam Vinatieri. Vinatieri, widely regarded as the greatest place kicker in the history of the National Football League, has been named a 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize J.P. Skelly for forty years of exceptional service with KORN News Radio. For decades, J.P. has been a trusted voice for South Dakota, delivering the news with accuracy and integrity.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Nana Kwame Dwomoh of Brookings, South Dakota, for his achievement as the 2025 Congressional App Challenge winner for South Dakota.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and commend the unanimous passage of the Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S.”

“Mr. Speaker, whether they realize it or not, every single American benefits from having a competitive maritime marketplace. For that to be the case, you have to have a cop on the beat that understands the job, is focused on anticompetitive behavior, and is driven to make sure that the free market works in the maritime space.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Colorado for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, I will admit to being pretty excited that the ePermit Act is on the floor today, not just because it is my bill but because America needs this.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Brady Ryan Sage of Rapid City, South Dakota, who earned First Place in Engineering at the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, the Nation's premier middle school science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) competition.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Gena Jorgenson of Aberdeen, South Dakota, on being named to the USA Swimming National Team in preparation for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and commend Dr. Jose-Marie Griffiths for her outstanding decade of leadership as President of Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Bill Zortman on the remarkable milestone of hosting his 5000th radio show. As a longtime voice behind ``It's Your Business,'' Bill has amplified leading voices to guide South Dakota listeners with practical wisdom and sound judgement.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Becky Haenfler of Avon School District, who has been named the 2026 South Dakota Teacher of the Year. A graduate of University of South Dakota with a master's degree as a reading specialist, Mrs.”

“United States Conference. They were awarded the Distinguished Flying Unit Plaque, the Winston P. Wilson Trophy, and the Major General John J. Pesch Flight Safety Trophy. These awards reflect the Wing's nearly 80 years of excellence.”

“Mr. Speaker, each year, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes a select group of schools across the country, celebrating their academic achievements and contributions to educational excellence.”

“The regulatory certainty provided by this incredible bipartisan work product will launch a golden age of innovation and the golden age of digital assets. Today, now, this moment, this is a watershed victory for this country.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to clarify the changes to depreciation rules in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as they pertain to energy property installed by the geothermnal heating and cooling industry.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Colonel Derek C. Oakley on the occasion of his retirement from the United States Air Force, concluding an extraordinary career of over two decades in service to our Nation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 300th anniversary of the Reformed Church in the United States. The Reformed Church in the United States was founded in 1725, proclaiming the Gospel while serving communities across our Nation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, known as the Rebbe, a spiritual leader whose impact on faith, education, and morality continues to inspire millions.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate South Dakota's own Dallas Goedert and the Philadelphia Eagles on their Super Bowl LIX win on February 9, 2025. Dallas Goedert was born and raised in Britton, South Dakota.”