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Tim Johnson |
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Currently Elected U.S. Senate |
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Party: |
South Dakota Democratic Party |
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Email: |
http://johnson.senate.gov/contact/ |
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Website: |
johnson.senate.gov/ |
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Phone: |
605.332.8896 |
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Address: |
PO Box 1536
Sioux Falls, SD 57101 |
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Legislative Assignements: |
Senate Committee on Appropriations
Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies
Senate Subcommittee on Energy & Water Development
Senate Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
Senate Subcommittee on Interior, Environment & Related Agencies
Senate Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veteran's Affairs and Related Agencies
Senate Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing & Urban Development, & Related Agencies
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Senate Subcommittee on Financial Institutions
Senate Subcommittee on Security and International Trade and Finance
Senate Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance and Investment
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests
Senate Subcommittee on Water and Power
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
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General: (political statement of goals, objectives, views, philosophies) |
Tim has distinguished himself as South Dakota's senior Senator. He serves on the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, the Senate Budget Committee, the Senate Banking Committee, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and the Senate Indian Affairs Committee.
In 2004, Democratic Leader Senator Harry Reid observed that he was naming Tim to be the Vice Chair of the Senate Ethics Committee because of his confidence in Senator Johnson's integrity and sense of fairness.
For many years, Tim Johnson has been an active voice in the fight for building a better future for all South Dakotans -- regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, income or religion. From championing fiscal responsibility to leading the charge on agricultural issues to fighting for children, youth, and families, Tim's commitment to creating positive change for all South Dakotans can clearly be seen in his legislative achievements. Perhaps that's why, after five terms in the House of Representatives, his 1996 election to the U.S. Senate and reelection in 2002, Tim remains one of the most popular public officials in South Dakota. |
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Personal: (Gender, age, marital status, spouse's name and age, children's name and
ages, home town, current residence) |
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Tim was born on December 28, 1946, in Canton, SD. The son of a college professor and a homemaker, Tim, along with his brother, Tom, and sister, Julie, learned early on the value of a good education and the necessity of hard work. Tim is married to Barbara. They have three children: Brooks, Brendan and Kelsey Marie. |
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Education: (times and places of schools, colleges, major, degrees, activities, sports) |
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Tim attended school in Canton, Flandreau, and Vermillion, where he graduated from high school in 1965. He then attended the University of South Dakota (USD), graduating with Phi Beta Kappa academic honors. Tim went on to earn both a master's degree in political science and a law degree from the University of South Dakota. |
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Profession: (profession and work experience outside politics) |
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After Tim completed his graduate studies at USD, he worked as a budget analyst for the Michigan State Senate Appropriations Committee. Tim began a private law practice in Vermillion in 1975. |
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Military: (branch, years of service, active duty experience, highest rank, medals,
honors, discharge date and type) |
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United States Army, 1969. |
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Civic: (past and present organizations, charities involvement) |
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Today, Tim is an active member of numerous policy-based organizations and in his own community. |
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Political: (dates and titles of previously held political offices) |
Tim was elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives in 1978 and then reelected in 1980. After serving in the state House for four years, Tim ran for the state Senate and was elected in 1982 and 1984. During his years in the South Dakota Legislature, Tim earned a reputation as a hardworking, effective author of sound fiscal and social policy. His achievements did not go unnoticed. In 1979, the Vermillion Jaycees presented him with the "Outstanding Citizen Award." In 1983, he was the first recipient of the "Billie Sutton Award for Legislative Achievement" presented by the South Dakota Democratic Party.
After eight years in the state legislature, Tim decided to take his commitment to creating positive change for South Dakotans to Washington. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1986 with nearly 60 percent of the vote. During his first term in Congress, he was responsible for passing more legislation than any of the other 50 first-term members. And, he received national awards by the National Farmers Union, Disabled American Veterans, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Within the House Democratic leadership organization, Tim served as Regional Deputy Whip from 1991-94. Tim served as South Dakota's congressman for five terms. |
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Religion: (current and past religious affiliations, beliefs) |
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Lutheran. |
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Accomplishments: (significant accomplishments, awards, achievements) |
In 1979, the Vermillion Jaycees presented Tim with the "Outstanding Citizen Award." In 1983, he was the first recipient of the "Billie Sutton Award for Legislative Achievement" presented by the South Dakota Democratic Party.
He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1986 with nearly 60 percent of the vote. During his first term in Congress, he was responsible for passing more legislation than any of the other 50 first-term members. And, he received national awards by the National Farmers Union, Disabled American Veterans, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Within the House Democratic leadership organization, Tim served as Regional Deputy Whip from 1991-94.
Tim has distinguished himself as South Dakota's senior Senator. He serves on the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, the Senate Budget Committee, the Senate Banking Committee, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and the Senate Indian Affairs Committee.
In 2004, Democratic Leader Senator Harry Reid observed that he was naming Tim to be the Vice Chair of the Senate Ethics Committee because of his confidence in Senator Johnson's integrity and sense of fairness. |