{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where party = \"Republican\", state = \"WA\" and year = 2023 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-slams-final-package-actions-and-commitments-columbia-river", "Newhouse Slams Final Package of Actions and Commitments in the Columbia River System Operations Mediation", "2023-12-15", "2023", "2023-12", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement upon the early release of the final package of actions and commitments in the Columbia River System Operations (CRSO) mediation.\n\n\u201cThis final package, which would make our region\u2019s dams effectively defunct, confirms what we\u2019ve all known for years. The Biden Administration is catering to the wishes of extreme environmental activists that do not understand both the importance of the dams to our region, and the consequences of their proposed actions,\u201d said Rep. Dan Newhouse.\n\nNewhouse continues, \u201cFor the duration of this process, key stakeholders\u2019 positions have been widely ignored in favor of secret, closed-door meetings. The Biden Administration has consistently ignored the science and doubled down on the fraudulent claim that salmon and the dams cannot coexist\u2014a fact that his been disproven multiple times, most recently in the 2020 Columbia River System Operations Environmental Impact Statement. This package is a slap in the face to the residents of Central Washington under the guise of protecting salmon and I will not stand for it. I have said it before, and I will say it again\u2014Congress alone has the authority to breach the Lower Snake River Dams, and as long as I am your representative, I will fight to ensure our dams remain in place.\u201d\n\nYou can read the package of commitments, here.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Biden Administration announced a 10-year stay in the Columbia River System Operations (CRSO) mediation, alongside over $1 billion in funding for wild fish restoration in the Columbia River Basin.\n\nThroughout the mediation process, key stakeholders and community members directly impacted by the litigation have been left in the dark as negotiations take place behind closed doors.\n\nThe Biden Administration and dam-breaching advocates are intent on achieving a \u201cde facto\u201d breach of the Four Lower Snake River Dams, by opening the gates to reduce the water below the minimum operating levels for hydroelectric generation.\n\nGiven that \u201cbreaching the dams\u201d is mentioned 68 times total in the package, it is abundantly clear what the goal of this administration is.\n\nThis administration should not be making agreements which circumvent congressional authority to breach the dams by operationally breaching them with the agreement.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-testifies-natural-resources-committee-hearing-protect-lower", "Newhouse Testifies in Natural Resources Committee Hearing To Protect the Lower Snake River Dams", "2023-12-13", "2023", "2023-12", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) joined the House Committee on Natural Resources' Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee for a hearing to question stakeholders on the Biden Administration\u2019s efforts to breach the four Lower Snake River Dams.\n\n\"The Columbia River System Operations, including the operation of the Lower Snake River dams, is of critical importance to Central Washington and the rest of the Pacific Northwest.\n\nIf these dams are breached, those most negatively impacted will include electricity customers, transportation stakeholders, river-dependent ports and communities, farmers, and recreationists.\"\n\nWatch Rep. Newhouse\u2019s line of questioning HERE:\n\nWatch the full committee hearing here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-champions-central-washington-farm-bill-priorities", "Newhouse Champions Central Washington Farm Bill Priorities", "2023-12-06", "2023", "2023-12", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) testified before the House Committee on Agriculture to promote key provisions and urgency for the Farm Bill reauthorization.\n\nWatch Rep. Newhouse\u2019s testimony HERE or read his remarks as prepared below:\n\n\"As Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus, a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, and as a third-generation farmer representing Central Washington, it is a privilege to work with the Members of this distinguished Committee.\n\nAs we continue to address rural policy issues and support our farmers, ranchers, and the agriculture industry, I appreciate the opportunity to testify today and want to highlight several important provisions as you develop the next Farm Bill.\n\nThe Farm Bill impacts all Americans, and this legislation must be carefully crafted to promote American agriculture, preserve our premiere research institutions, improve forest health to prevent catastrophic wildfires, and provide a safety net to ensure the long-term success of America\u2019s agriculture industry.\n\nTrade continues to be critical for American farmers and ranchers, and American agricultural products are a key part of the global food supply.\n\nThe Farm Bill must ensure that agricultural exports are prioritized in market promotion and that U.S. food aid continues to support American producers.\n\nIt should reauthorize, and consider expanding, the Market Access Program (MAP), which is the main export promotion program that helps producers increase exports of American agricultural products.\n\nAdditionally, the Foreign Market Development Program (FMD), the Emerging Markets Program, and Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops all play an important role in establishing new international markets for American products in foreign countries.\n\nMy bill, H.R. 648, the Agriculture Export Promotion Act of 2023 would expand and extend the MAP and FMD programs to ensure that American farmers and ranchers have the support they need to grow their businesses.\n\nMy district is home to a significant number of organic growers and I am concerned by the lack of urgency and collaboration from USDA in updating organic standards.\n\nConsumer trust in organics relies on strong and consistently updated voluntary standards that reflect the latest facts on environmental and ecological data, consumer demands, and innovative best practices.\n\nTo address this issue, I, along with others on this Committee and with overwhelming support from organic growers, introduced H.R. 5973, the Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act.\n\nThis legislation establishes a five-year repeating process where USDA, its advisory board, and stakeholders work together to ensure evolving market data is included in modern organics practices.\n\nFor farmers, land managers, and other users not in the organic space, the ability to produce abundant food, feed, and fiber relies on access to safe and effective pesticides. However, some states have begun to regulate pesticides in a manner counter to the decades of scientific guidance from the EPA.\n\nThe lack of certainty on EPA-approved, science-based labels will erode access to current and future pesticides. It will threaten crops, grower incomes, conservation practices, public health, vital infrastructure, and ultimately raise food prices for families amidst record-high inflation.\n\nMy friend, and the distinguished Representative from South Dakota, Dusty Johnson, introduced H.R. 4288, the Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act, to reaffirm federal pesticide labeling uniformity and prevent state and local governments from adopting inconsistent labeling or packaging that disrupts access to these vital tools.\n\nGrowers and users need assurance that while states have authority to regulate pesticides within their jurisdiction, they cannot impose labeling or packaging requirements in addition or different from the scientific conclusions of the EPA.\n\nIn closing, the pursuit of a healthy farm economy must be a top priority, and it is crucial to protect those that keep food on our shelves.\n\nI encourage urgency as you continue to develop the next Farm Bill, and I sincerely thank you for your time and consideration.\"\n\nThe Farm Bill was extended through the stopgap funding measure passed by Congress and signed by the President last month. It will now expire September 30, 2024.\n\nTo watch the full hearing, click here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-fights-tribal-law-enforcement-parity-bill-natural-resources", "Newhouse Fights for Tribal Law Enforcement Parity Bill in Natural Resources Hearing", "2023-12-06", "2023", "2023-12", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) participated in a hearing with the House Committee on Natural Resources to discuss his bill, H.R. 4524\u2014the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act, which would improve hiring and increase retention for tribal law enforcement officers in order to better protect native communities, increase law enforcement presence in all rural communities, and help address the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls (MMIW).\n\nWatch Rep. Newhouse\u2019s opening remarks HERE or read excerpts as prepared below:\n\n\u201cChairwoman Hageman and Ranking Member Leger-Fernandez, thank you for allowing me the opportunity to speak at today\u2019s hearing as a guest and for all the vital work you do on behalf of Indian Country.\n\n\u201cI am here today to introduce the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation as well as on behalf of my legislation H.R. 4524 \u2013 the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act which is included in today\u2019s legislative hearing.\n\n\u201cH.R. 4524 aims to improve hiring and increase retention for tribal law enforcement officers to better protect native communities and help address the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls.\n\n\u201cAcross the country, and especially in Washington\u2019s Fourth Congressional District, many tribes have serious problems recruiting and retaining qualified law enforcement officers who serve on reservation land. Often times this is a result of training limitations, the bureaucratic nature of credentialling tribal officers, and sub-par pay.\n\n\u201cThis often leaves tribal communities with an inadequate law enforcement presence. The consequences of this can be fatal as tribal communities work to combat the opioid crisis, missing and murdered indigenous women and girls crisis, and protect their families and local businesses.\n\n\u201cH.R. 4524 will fix this issue by classifying tribal law enforcement officers as federal law enforcement officers for the purposes of federal benefits and pensions amongst several other provisions.\n\n\u201cIt has strong bipartisan and organizational support. Back in July, I introduced this legislation with Rep. Kilmer (D-WA) and Rep. Davids (D-KS). And, today, this legislation boasts 14 bipartisan cosponsors and 9 tribes and Native American organizations who support it.\n\n\u201cOne of these supporters is the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. Today, they are represented by Chairman Jarred Erickson who is a resident of Nespelem, Washington.\n\n\u201cWelcome, Chairman Erickson. And, thank you for attending this legislative hearing and most importantly for always being willing to work with my office on policy issues important to Indian Country.\n\n\u201cYour support of H.R. 4524 has been essential in moving it through the legislative process and I look forward to hearing your testimony on it here today.\n\n\u201cI also look forward to hearing the testimony of all the other witnesses here today.\n\nTo learn more and watch the full hearing, click here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-northwest-lawmakers-request-additional-information-package", "Newhouse, Northwest Lawmakers Request Additional Information on Package of Actions and Commitments To Determine the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams", "2023-11-29", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congressman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and a group of Northwest lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting additional information on a \u201cpackage of actions and commitments\u201d the United States Government negotiated with plaintiffs, states, and tribes in ongoing litigation over Columbia River System Operations (CRSO).\n\nIn a letter to President Biden and administration officials, U.S. Representatives Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), Cliff Bentz (OR-02), and Russ Fulcher (ID-01) write:\n\n\u201cAs best we can tell, this document reflects the negotiating positions of the U.S. Government (USG) in the long-standing mediation concerning the Columbia River System Operations (CRSO). Due to the document\u2019s use of vague and imprecise language, it appears susceptible to misinterpretation.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt is imperative that our constituents, whose livelihoods depend on the Columbia River System, have a comprehensive understanding of this document\u2019s contents so they can anticipate and prepare for the wide-ranging impacts that will inevitably be felt across the region should the commitments detailed in this document be realized,\u201d they continue. \u201cAdditionally, as Members of Congress representing the Pacific Northwest and tasked with oversight of the Executive Branch, it is our duty to ensure any actions committed to as part of this agreement do not circumvent by any means the congressional authorization that would be required to execute certain proposed provisions, such as the removal of certain dams.\u201d\n\nThroughout the letter, the lawmakers raise numerous questions about provisions in the document that require clarification from the Biden administration.\n\nOn how the agreement would establish the \u201cPacific Northwest Tribal Energy Program\u201d:\n\nWhy does this program apply to only four of the more than 40 federally recognized Tribes in the Pacific Northwest?\n\nDoes the USG seek to advance efforts to breach the Lower Snake River dams after securing this \u201creplacement\u201d power?\n\nWill these actions reduce the independence of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) in effectuating ratemaking decisions, assessing its statutory responsibilities, and setting its rates? If so, what will be the impact to ratepayers in the region?\n\nOn how the document states that \u201c[t]he science is clear, and now so must be our path forward\u201d:\n\nOn what specifically is the science clear?\n\nDid the USG rely on any additional scientific reports or studies, other than the NOAA report, which show categorically the science on salmon recovery in the Columbia River basin is clear? If so, why is this the only report cited by the USG in this document?\n\nDuring the RFI process, was ample time and consideration given to peer-reviewed sources provided by stakeholders in the region?\n\nAccording to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), salmon face several health impacts from impaired water quality in the Puget Sound. Why is the USG relying on a report that does not take this and other factors that impact salmon runs into account?\n\nDid the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) play a role at any stage in the development of the NOAA report? If so, please describe the nature of their involvement.\n\nOn the section of the document advancing an \u201curgent, comprehensive strategy to (a) restore salmon and steelhead to healthy and abundant levels\u201d:\n\nHow are the terms \u201chealthy and abundant\u201d defined?\n\nWhat is the plan to fund the $200,000,000 commitment for the Phase 2 Implementation Plan for salmon reintroduction?\n\nOn determining \u201creplacement\u201d energy services for the Lower Snake River dams:\n\nWill this \u201caccounting mechanism\u201d incorporate grid reliability, including the 24/7 baseload energy deployment potential these dams provide, as a factor in determining replacement energy services?\n\nWill this accounting approach also solicit input from power providers in the region prior to the release of any guidance pertaining to the replacement of these resources?\n\nOn potentially breaching the four Lower Snake River dams:\n\nIs your administration hoping the studies and actions funded by this report will substantiate enough \u201cevidence\u201d to undermine the economic viability of the hydroelectric system?\n\nIs there any scenario that would lead your administration to proceed with breaching without express authorization from Congress?\n\nIs it your official position at this point in time that these dams should ultimately be breached?\n\nOn securing appropriations to implement this package of actions and commitments:\n\nAre appropriations from Congress being relied upon to fund any of the commitments contained in these Actions and Commitments, and if so, what specific commitments will appropriated funds be sought for?\n\nHave there been consultations with any Members of Congress in drafting either this section or any of the other commitments made in the document? If so, have written assurances of authorizing appropriations of these funds been made?\n\nWhat happens should the necessary \u201cauthorizations and appropriations\u201d not be secured?\n\nIn conclusion, the members write, \u201cwe respectfully request that a list of groups and individual voices that were included in the development of this package be provided so we can ensure it truly reflects what is in the best interest of the people we serve, as well as the marine populations it aims to protect. Furthermore, we have attached the \u2018package of commitments\u2019 to this letter to assist you in providing us with answers to the questions presented above. It is crucial that clarity and certainty is provided so we can achieve our common goal of a durable, long-term strategy for the future of the CRSO.\u201d\n\nYou can read the full letter, which includes the package of commitments, by clicking here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-demands-transparency-access-secret-package-columbia-river", "Newhouse Demands Transparency, Access to Secret Package in Columbia River System Operations Mediation", "2023-11-20", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) led Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), Russ Fulcher (ID-01), and Cliff Bentz (OR-02) in a letter to Brenda Mallory, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, requesting the council grant immediate access to the \u201cpackage of actions and commitments\u201d recently negotiated in the mediation concerning the Columbia River System Operations.\n\nOn October 31, 2023, the legal stay in the long-running court litigation related to the Columbia River System Operations expired. A 45-day stay extension was approved to allow federal mediation to continue. Shortly thereafter, federal defendants and plaintiffs filed a report to the court regarding the future of the litigation. In the status update report, the document noted the following:\n\n\u201cDuring the extended stay, representatives from the United States, and staff teams for the National Wildlife Federation et al. Plaintiffs, the State of Oregon, the State of Washington, the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, and the Nez Perce Tribe (collectively, \u201cParties\u201d), have developed a package of actions and commitments that they intend to discuss with the other regional sovereigns and litigation parties and, following conferral, present to the Parties\u2019 decision-makers for final review and approval. If approved, the Parties intend to ask this Court to enter a multi-year stay of the litigation to allow the Parties to implement this package of actions and commitments.\u201d\n\nThe Members wrote in the letter:\n\n\u201cIn addition to expecting the immediate transmittal of the proposed USG commitments, we find it necessary to remind you Congress alone has the authority not only to order the breach of the Lower Snake River Dams, but also exclusive authority to direct the study of breaching or to authorize replacement resources.\n\nThis is statutory fact, and we warn the Administration not to attempt to circumvent that fact through clever wordsmithing.\u201d\n\nThe letter is supported by stakeholders directly affected by the results of the mediation including TRIDEC, Washington Wheat Association, Public Power Council, and Pacific Northwest Waterways\u2019 Association:\n\n\u201cThe four lower Snake River dams, along with the energy, navigation, and irrigation benefits they provide, are critically important to the Tri-Cities and the entire Pacific Northwest. The many stakeholders who stand to be impacted by the outcome of this mediation deserve a seat at the table and to have their voices heard. This is a basic tenet of our system of government, and it is fundamentally unfair for select groups to be left out of the decision-making process on an issue that affects them directly. We sincerely appreciate Representatives Newhouse, McMorris Rodgers, Fulcher, and Bentz for their work to address this concern, and we hope that in the future all impacted parties will have an opportunity to participate,\u201d said Karl Dye, President & CEO, TRIDEC\n\nMichelle Hennings, Executive Director, Washington Wheat Association, said \"We are appreciative of the efforts of Reps. Dan Newhouse, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, and Russ Fulcher, demanding transparency in federal processes that have broad-reaching impacts on stakeholder communities including, the Washington wheat industry. We have said all along that healthy salmon and dams can coexist, but this can only happen through cooperative work and the ability for all stakeholders to come together in a productive way. Lack of clear direction and transparency from the Federal government only hinders the ability of that progress.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe people of the Pacific Northwest have really been let down by this so-called process being run by the Council on Environmental Quality,\u201d said Scott Simms, CEO & Executive Director of the Public Power Council (PPC). \u201cOur non-profit, community-owned member utilities and their customers were never given a real chance from the get-go, as we just recently learned a few parties in the litigation were working secretly with the federal government for more than six months on a \u2018package of actions and commitments.\u2019 We can\u2019t wait for the day when the current confidentiality gag order is lifted on those proposed actions and commitments and everyone gets to see for themselves the level of uncertainty and prospective new costs that are being proposed for Northwest citizens as a result of these secret dealings.\u201d\n\nNeil Maunu, Executive Director of the Pacific Northwest Waterway's Association, stated \"We are deeply disappointed in the flawed process that resulted in the creation of the USG Actions and Commitments document. Despite our organization's extensive efforts to contribute as industry and subject matter experts, our input was overlooked for months while the plaintiffs engaged in secretive negotiations with the Council on Environmental Quality. This failure to consider the expertise and perspective of our members who rely on the critical navigation services provided by the system has left us with grave concerns about the credibility and fairness of the resulting package of actions and commitments. We urge transparency and fairness in this process and call on this administration to do so.\"\n\nRead the full letter here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-colleagues-introduce-bill-support-pnw-seafood-industry", "Newhouse, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support PNW Seafood Industry", "2023-11-14", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Yesterday, Reps. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Suzan DelBene (WA-01) introduced bipartisan tax legislation to support on-duty meal services for Pacific Northwest offshore seafood workers.\n\n\u201cThe men and women in this industry are the front-line workers in our seafood supply chain, and this legislation will promote greater access to employee meal services in remote areas, enhancing their ability to compete with other maritime actors,\u201d said Congressman Newhouse.\n\nNewhouse continues, \u201cThe reduced deductions we have seen in recent years have not only hurt the seafood industry and its workers but could seriously interrupt the workforce pipeline if it is eliminated as planned in 2025. It is vital we protect an industry that significantly contributes to our economy and communities.\u201d\n\nThis legislation would allow the cost of employer-provided meals served on commercial fish processing vessels and at remote fish processing facilities to be fully deductible. It would be a reversal of a 2017 tax law that cut the deductions for employer-provided meals to 50 percent with the intention to eliminate the deduction by 2025.\n\nThe bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary Peltola (AK-At-Large), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), Rick Larsen (WA-02), Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), and Derek Kilmer (WA-06).\n\nThe Pacific Seafood Processors Association supports the legislation, and the full bill text can be found here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-demands-regulation-clarity-wotus", "Newhouse Demands Regulation Clarity on WOTUS", "2023-11-14", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "November 14, 2023\n\nToday, Congressman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) led 71 Members of Congress in sending a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Michael Connor regarding the lack of clarity on the agencies\u2019 regulatory definition of waters of the United States (WOTUS) following the Supreme Court\u2019s decision in Sackett v. EPA.\n\n\u201cFarmers, ranchers, and rural communities in Central Washington deserve certainty and safeguards from federal government regulations dictating how they use their land,\u201d said Congressman Newhouse.\n\nNewhouse continues, \u201cBy going direct-to-final rulemaking and skipping a public comment period, the Biden Administration is attempting to bring their illegal WOTUS rule in-line with the Sackett decision by using ambiguous terms in a calculated manner to expand their regulatory authority. Central Washington deserves better, and that\u2019s why I am leading a coalition in demanding clarity on how the Administration is planning to enforce WOTUS post-Sackett.\u201d\n\nSigners of the letter are Reps. Dan Newhouse (WA-04), GT Thompson (PA-15), Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Jason Smith (MO-08), Jake LaTurner (KS-02), Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), Tom McClintock (CA-05), Cliff Bentz (OR-02), Russ Fulcher (ID-01), Dan Meuser (PA-09), Kat Cammack (FL-03), Ralph Norman (SC-05), Garret Graves (LA-06), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Pete Stauber (MN-08), Mike Bost (IL-12), Dusty Johnson (SD-AL), Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), Mike Flood (NE-01), Rick Crawford (AR-01), Ronny Jackson (TX-13), David Valadao (CA-22), John Duarte (CA-13), August Pfluger (TX-11), Ken Calvert (CA-41), Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), Byron Donalds (FL-19), Barry Moore (AL-02), Eli Crane (AZ-02), Jerry Carl (AL-01), Jay Obernolte (CA-23), James Moylan (Guam-AL), Buddy Carter (GA-01), Russell Fry (SC-07), Adrian Smith (NE-03), Alex Mooney (WV-02), Tracey Mann (KS-01), Aumua Amata Radewagen (American Samoa-AL), Brad Finstad (MN-01), Mark Alford (MO-04), Jim Baird (IN-04), Mike Carey (OH-15), Matt Rosendale (MT-02), Don Bacon (NE-02), Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Kelly Armstrong (ND-AL), Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Mark Amodei (NV-02), Stephanie Bice (OK-05), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Frank Lucas (OK-03), Austin Scott (GA-08), Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Monica De La Cruz (TX-15), Randy Feenstra (IA-04), Gary Palmer (AL-06), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Bruce Westerman (AR-04), Greg Murphy (NC-03), John \u201cJudge\u201d Carter (TX-31), Roger Williams (TX-25), Burgess Owens (UT-04), Larry Bucshon (IN-08), Ryan Zinke (MT-01), Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05), Darrell Issa (CA-48), Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05).\n\nBackground:\n\nOn May 25, 2023, the United States Supreme Court ruled against the Biden Administration\u2019s WOTUS rule in Sackett v. EPA, limiting the scope of definition of \u201cwaters of the United States.\u201d This forced the Biden Administration to amend their final rule from December 2022 to comply with the decision.\n\nThe Congressional Western Caucus has long been active in fighting against the burdensome WOTUS ruling, their actions include:\n\nOn January 26, 2023 Chairman Newhouse sent a letter, along with 195 House Republicans\u2014including the entire Western Caucus, to the Biden Administration urging them to rescind their premature and reckless rule.\n\nOn December 30, 2022, Chairman Newhouse and 22 Members of the Congressional Western Caucus spoke out against the Biden Administration releasing a final WOTUS rule\u2014on the last business day of the year\u2014before the Supreme Court has decided Sackett v. EPA.\n\nIn April 2022, Chairman Newhouse, Rep. Miller-Meeks, and Rep. Rodney Davis (IL-13) submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court for Sackett v. EPA outlining the importance of environmental federalism and how a poorly-defined Clean Water Act hinders environmental protections.\n\nOn March 9, 2022, Chairman Newhouse, Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Sam Graves (MO-06), and Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member David Rouzer (NC-07) led over 200 House Republicans \u2013 including every Member of the Western Caucus \u2013 in calling for the Biden Administration to drop its plan to expand the scope of \u201cwaters of the United States\u201d (WOTUS) until Sackett v. EPA is decided by the Supreme Court. Click here to learn more.\n\nIn January 2022, Chairman Newhouse and Rep. Miller-Meeks called on the Administration to halt the rulemaking process, based on the Supreme Court\u2019s decision to take up the Sackett case.\n\nChairman Newhouse hosted Rep. Davis, Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert, and Charles Yates of the Pacific Legal Foundation, one of the contributing lawyers in the Sackett v. EPA case, to discuss the impacts WOTUS has on rural communities and potential implications of the Supreme Court decision. Click here to listen.\n\nWhen the Biden Administration announced their intention to revise and remand the Trump Administration\u2019s Navigable Waters Protection Rule, Chairman Newhouse, Rep. Miller-Meeks, Senator Steve Daines (MT), and Senator Joni Ernst (IA) led Western Caucus Members in a bicameral letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan and Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Jaime Pinkham to express their serious concerns and demand answers about the Administration\u2019s plans to reopen the definition of \u201cwaters of the United States.\u201d Click here to read the letter and learn more.\n\nIn November of 2021, Western Caucus Members from across the country issued statements in response to the Administration\u2019s proposed rule. Click here to read more.\n\n###\n\nIssues: Public Lands", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-colleagues-blast-inslee-gao-puget-sound-salmon-report", "Newhouse, Colleagues Blast Inslee on GAO Puget Sound Salmon Report", "2023-11-09", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Reps. Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), and Cliff Bentz (OR-02) released the following statement after the Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report that cites poor water quality as the key factor in the declining salmon populations in the Puget Sound:\n\n\u201cIt doesn\u2019t require an advanced degree to understand that years of dumping raw sewage and pollution into the Puget Sound would decimate salmon populations. That simple fact is now indisputable with this GAO report, which exposes what we\u2019ve known to be true all along: Governor Inslee and the Washington Department of Ecology are responsible for killing Puget Sound salmon and must be held accountable for their negligence.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor the last decade, this administration has been so distracted by misguided efforts to breach the Lower Snake River dams that they completely ignored the salmon being poisoned in their own backyard. Their consistent failure to meet water quality assessment deadlines \u2013 while turning a blind eye to ongoing pollution \u2013 not only violated federal law, but it also suffocated the salmon most critical to the health and sustainability of Puget Sound Orcas. Hypocritical and politically motivated does not even begin to describe this blatant dereliction of duty.\u201d\n\nThe new report found that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Washington State Department of Ecology violated The Clean Water Act by missing deadlines, by several years, for action plans on bodies of water that do not meet quality standards.\n\nThe report also cites that missing these deadlines hampers authorities\u2019 work to improve water quality, and that the EPA and Department of Ecology have still not developed a written plan to prevent further missed deadlines.\n\nView the GAO report here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-statement-passage-israel-aid-package", "Newhouse Statement on Passage of Israel Aid Package", "2023-11-03", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement on yesterday's passage of the Israel Supplemental Appropriations Package.\n\n\u201cI have been and remain a staunch advocate for Israel and her interests. The violence we have seen from Hamas in the past weeks is unconscionable and is a direct reflection of the radical interests of this group. I proudly cosponsored the SHIP Act and H. Res 798, both aimed at condemning these violent attacks and ensuring our allies have the resources they need,\" said Rep. Newhouse. \"In order to participate in a funeral service for my wife's parents, I was unable to be present in the House Thursday to vote YES on the Israel supplemental aid package that I cosponsored. I am proud to see my colleagues working to support the sole true democracy in the Middle East and pass this vital piece of legislation. I am looking forward to continuing to lead the charge for our ally when I return.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-statement-passage-legislative-branch-appropriations-bill", "Newhouse Statement on Passage Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill", "2023-11-02", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cYesterday, the House continued its work in funding the government by passing the bill that keeps Congress working for the people. From increasing the budget of Capitol Police to reigning in millions of taxpayer dollars on overfunded programs, this bill is a strong statement on the kind of spending we want to see in the House,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse.\n\nNewhouse continues, \u201cI thank Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Mark Amodei for his leadership on this bill, and I am proud to support his efforts to ensure the House remains open and that we have the resources to do the job we were sent here to do.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/case-you-missed-it-newhouse-attends-grizzly-public-comment-session", "In Case You Missed It: Newhouse Attends Grizzly Public Comment Session", "2023-10-31", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "OKANOGAN \u2013 Yesterday, October 30th, Congressman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) attended the first in-person public comment session on introducing grizzly bears to the North Cascades and delivered his personal comment in opposition to the proposal.\n\n\u201cAs a farmer, I worry not only about the bears destroying my crops, but for the safety and well-being of myself, my family, and my on-farm hands,\u201d said Rep. Dan Newhouse at the session.\n\nNewhouse continues, \u201cIt is clear you all know that grizzlies can and probably will move out of the zone in which you drop them in, yet rather than letting common sense prevail, are continuing to push forward with this dangerous plan.\u201d\n\nThe session was attended by approximately 200 citizens of North-Central Washington where third party moderators conduced a lottery-style selection of speakers to address the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), as well as the National Parks Service (NPS).\n\nThe session also produced an overwhelming majority of speakers who opposed both the 10(j) proposal and the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) with nearly 50 attendees speaking in opposition. Six speakers rose in support of the proposal.\n\n\u201cSo tell me, what is the agencies\u2019 plan for dealing with crop loss and livestock depredation that is inevitable from the introduction of these predators? What is the timeline for issuing lethal permits? And how much will citizens have to lose before they can defend themselves from this predator in their backyard?\u201d Newhouse concluded.\n\n\u201cThe question in front of us today is not whether we have 10(j) or 4(d) to manage these bears, it\u2019s whether or not to introduce grizzly bears to this region at all.\u201d\n\nPhotos from the event can be found here.\n\nThe public comment period on the Draft EIS runs from September 28 - November 13, 2023. You can find more information on how to participate in public comment meetings or leave a public comment here.\n\nThe list of upcoming public comment session can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-bill-targeting-urban-canal-repairs", "Newhouse Introduces Bill Targeting Urban Canal Repairs", "2023-10-27", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced The Urban Canal Modernization Act alongside Rep. Mike Simpson (ID-02).\n\nThis legislation allows the Bureau of Reclamation to authorize a 35 percent non-reimbursable cost share to help repair and rehabilitate \u201curban canals of concern,\u201d canals through urban areas that would cause significant property damage or possible loss of life if the canal were to fail.\n\n\u201cAs a proud primary co-sponsor of The Urban Canals Modernization Act, I recognize the need to address the increasingly difficult task of maintaining and modernizing our urban canal systems,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse.\n\nNewhouse continues, \u201cAs these structures continue to age, it is crucial to supply local managers with the resources needed to protect both property, and people, from a potential disaster. Access to these waterways is vital to Central Washington particularly in communities most impacted by this issue like Soap Lake, Ephrata, and Quincy., We must ensure these canals remain healthy and reliable for the people who depend on it every day.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-statement-election-speaker-house-representatives", "Newhouse Statement on Election of the Speaker of the House of Representatives", "2023-10-25", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today Congressman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement after the election of the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.\n\n\u201cToday I was proud to vote for Congressman Mike Johnson from Louisiana for Speaker of the House,\u201d said Rep. Dan Newhouse.\n\nNewhouse continues, \u201cRep. Johnson is a committed, common-sense conservative and has long been a strong voice in the Republican Conference. He has laid out a plan to get Congress back on track, and to get us back to doing the work we were sent here to do.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-fights-best-practices-organic-agricultural-industry", "Newhouse Fights for Best Practices in the Organic Agricultural Industry", "2023-10-18", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 This week, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards (CIAO) Act, which would modernize the process for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to respond to changes in organic and better align organic standards authored by the agency with industry best practices and consumer demands.\n\n\u201cOur agricultural sector is constantly evolving, and in order to keep progress moving forward, we must keep up with best-in-practice standards,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cAs a third-generation farmer, I understand how crucial it is to ensure transparency in our organics process\u2014for both producers and consumers\u2014and it's imperative that we provide our growers certainty. This is how we spark further innovation and improvement within the organic industry.\"\n\n\u201cCentral Valley farmers are the ones who feed the world, with many voluntarily providing high-quality organic products that are held to a significantly higher standard than other agricultural commodities. It is critical that these farmers, producers, and growers are not held back from bringing their goods to market by bureaucratic red tape and outdated regulations,\u201d said Rep. Valadao. \u201cThis bipartisan bill will ensure organic standards from USDA are accurate, transparent, and responsive to the latest science. I\u2019m proud to join my colleagues in introducing this bipartisan legislation to improve and grow our organic agriculture sector.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs the organic market continues to expand, producers need clear and reliable information on changing standards and regulations,\u201d said Rep. Panetta. \u201cThis bipartisan legislation empowers farmers by setting clear priorities for organic standards and instituting a predictable process for stakeholder input. As California\u2019s 19th Congressional District leads the country in organic farming, I\u2019ll continue working to promote and perpetuate this innovative industry.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe number one industry in my district is agriculture, and the farms in my region put delicious food on shelves and on dinner tables all over the United States. It\u2019s critical that when families go to their local store for food marketed as organic, they know and trust the standards that our growers are meeting, and that red tape isn\u2019t preventing organic growers from getting their goods to market,\" said Rep. Carbajal\n\n\u201cFor far too long, organic producers have been waiting for the Department of Agriculture to move forward with numerous consensus recommendations to improve organic standards and protect the integrity of the organic label,\u201d said Rep. Pingree. \u201cAs an organic farmer and Co-Chair of the House Organic Caucus, I am proud to support this bill to hold the USDA accountable so we can continue to move the National Organic Program forward.\u201d\n\n\u201cEnsuring continuous improvement for organic is our highest priority in the 2023 Farm Bill, and this legislation goes far to address that objective,\u201d said Tom Chapman, CEO and Executive Director of the Organic Trade Association. \u201cI wish to express our sincere thanks to Representatives Newhouse, Panetta, Carbajal, Valadao and Pingree for their leadership and for working with a broad coalition of farmers, industry, environmental and other organizations to ensure organic continues to be a dynamic opportunity for growth and able to meet the future needs and desires of both producers and consumers.\u201d\n\n\"Technology and production methods have changed a lot since the national organic standards were created over 20 years ago, and domestic farmers need relevant organic standards to compete in the growing organic marketplace. Organic Farmers Association supports the CIAO bill for streamlining rulemaking to keep organic regulations relevant,\" says Kate Mendenhall, Executive Director of the Organic Farmers Association.\n\nClick here to read the full text of the bill.\n\nThe Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards (CIAO) Act will:\n\nRequire the USDA to request public input on recommended changes to organic standards at least once every five years and establishes a five-year working period for the USDA, in consultation with the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB), to implement the recommendations.\n\nEnsure the USDA and NOSB considers the best available information \u2013 including environmental and ecological data, consumer and market data, organic production and handling practices, organic research, and scientific data \u2013 when implementing the recommended changes.\n\nBackground:\n\nOrganic agriculture became increasingly popular in the early 1900\u2019s but it wasn\u2019t until the 1990 farm bill which included the Organic Foods Production Act that a certification program and national organic standards were established. The U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s (USDA) National Organic Program is a voluntary regulatory program for farmers and businesses who choose to meet a strict federal standard and market their products under the USDA organic seal, which bolsters consumer confidence in the legitimacy of organic products.\n\nSince the first nationwide organic standards were officially established in 2000, the strict and comprehensive network of federal requirements and regulations that monitor and check the organic industry \u2013 from the farm gate to the dinner plate \u2013 have been driven by stakeholders throughout the supply chain and organic community. This unique private-public partnership has made the organic regulatory system the gold standard for food and agricultural systems around the world. In fact, the organic sector has thrived, growing to more than a $67 billion U.S market, with the USDA Organic seal recognized as one of the most trusted consumer labels in the marketplace.\n\nTo maintain this exponential growth, organic standards need to be responsive to changes in scientific information, environmental and ecological data, as well as consumer demands. However, in the last several years, the federal regulatory apparatus has fallen behind, slowing innovation and continuous improvement within the industry.\n\nCIAO sets forth the pathway to bring federal regulations up to speed with the evolving organic industry and is critical to keep the organic sector growing.\n\nCIAO was originally introduced in the 117th Congress.\n\nThe Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act is endorsed by the Organic Trade Association, Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, Organic Farmers Association, National Organic Coalition, and Organic Produce Association.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-announces-communications-staff-update", "Newhouse Announces Communications Staff Update", "2023-10-16", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced a new staff appointment for the 4th Congressional District\u2019s D.C. Office.\n\nMatt Reed joined Rep. Newhouse\u2019s office as Communications Director following Mike Marinella\u2019s departure. Reed will be the point of contact for media inquiries for the office going forward.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-legislation-stop-biden-administration-introducing", "Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Stop the Biden Administration from Introducing Grizzly Bears to the North Cascades", "2023-10-11", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "October 11, 2023\n\nToday, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced legislation which would withdraw the National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) proposed 10(j) rule and the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the Draft Grizzly Bear Restoration Plan.\n\n\u201cCentral Washingtonians have consistently voiced their concerns and opposition over the introduction of grizzly bears into the North Cascades Ecosystem, yet unelected bureaucrats from the National Park Service and the Fish and Wildlife Service continue to try to force these predators upon our communities,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cThese agencies should listen to the people who would be most impacted by these actions and immediately withdraw their proposed rule and draft EIS statement so members of the region can rest safely knowing that an 800 pound apex predator is not going to enter into their backyard.\u201d\n\nClick here to read the full text of the bill.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe North Cascades Grizzly Bear Restoration Plan/Environmental Impact Statement was first proposed by the Obama Administration. Central Washington communities surrounding the North Cascades National Park were not provided an adequate opportunity to give their input on the proposal.\n\nIn March 2017, Rep. Newhouse wrote to North Cascades National Park Service Superintendent Karen Taylor-Goodrich to express opposition to the plan, citing an inadequate level of local community input and encouraging federal agencies to defer to state and local authorities on grizzly bear management efforts.\n\nOn April 12, 2018, Rep. Newhouse wrote a letter to former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, expressing his deep concern regarding the then-Secretary\u2019s support for the proposal.\n\nOn June 6, 2018, the House Appropriations Committee approved Rep. Newhouse\u2019s amendment to the FY19 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that would deny funding to the U.S. Department of Interior to be used for the transport of grizzly bears in the North Cascades until local communities had the chance to adequately submit their public comments. The amendment was included in the passage of the final FY19 Interior Appropriations language.\n\nOn July 19, 2018, the full House of Representatives approved legislation containing Rep. Newhouse\u2019s amendment to deny funding used for the transport of grizzly bears in the North Cascades.\n\nIn October 2019, hundreds of North Central Washington residents attended a public listening session \u2013 requested by Rep. Newhouse \u2013 in Okanogan, Washington, where officials from the Department of the Interior and U.S. Fish and Wildlife listened to local concerns on the proposal to introduce grizzly bears into the North Cascades Ecosystem.\n\nU.S. Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Fish & Wildlife Rob Wallace was at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds Agriplex as many of the more than 600 North Central Washington residents provided up to two minutes of oral comment on the record. As reported by Capital Press, 50 people spoke in opposition to grizzly bear introduction, and 12 people spoke in support.\n\nOn July 7, 2020, Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary David Bernhardt visited North Central Washington, where he announced after following the federal rulemaking process, reviewing hundreds of local public comments, and hosting a public comment listening session in Okanogan County, DOI concluded that grizzly bears will not be introduced into the North Cascades Ecosystem.\n\nOn November 10, 2022, the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced initiation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process with four virtual meetings to evaluate options for restoring and managing grizzly bears in the North Cascades of Washington.\n\nOver 6,200 comments were received on the draft EIS, with the vast majority coming from outside of Washington state.\n\nOn September 28, 2023, the U.S. National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced their intention to seek public comment on a proposed rule under section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act related to the potential introduction of grizzly bears in the North Cascades.\n\nOn October 6, 2023 Rep. Newhouse demanded the U.S. National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service extend their public comment period to accommodate locals who want to respond to the Establishment of a Nonessential Experimental Population of Grizzly Bear in the North Cascades Ecosystem in Washington State proposal.\n\n###\n\nIssues: Public Lands", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-resolution-stand-israel", "Newhouse Introduces Resolution to Stand with Israel", "2023-10-11", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced a resolution alongside 391 of his House colleagues to stand with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.\n\n\"I strongly condemn the horrific attack on Israel, and Iranian-backed Hamas must be held accountable,\" said Rep. Newhouse. \"As our strongest ally and sole democracy in the Middle East, the United States must stand with Israel unequivocally while they continue to defend themselves against this invasion. It is imperative that this conflict concludes with an Israeli victory, and we should provide appropriate humanitarian and military aid to secure this outcome.\u201d\n\nClick here to read the full resolution.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-demands-extension-comment-period-additional-public-meetings-0", "Newhouse Demands an Extension of Comment Period, Additional Public Meetings on Grizzly Introduction in Central Washington", "2023-10-06", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "October 6, 2023\n\nToday, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) demanded the National Park Service (NPS) and Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) extend the public comment period on a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and accompanying 10(j) proposal under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) on the Establishment of a Nonessential Experimental Population of Grizzly Bear in the North Cascades Ecosystem in Washington State.\n\n\u201cTime and again, Central Washingtonians have expressed their deep concerns about the introduction of grizzlies into the North Cascades, as they are a danger to the safety of their communities,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cDespite this opposition, the Biden Administration is set on moving forward with the introduction of these apex predators against the will of locals. That\u2019s why I\u2019m demanding an extension of the public comment period on this proposed relocation of bears so that the members of our region impacted by this have adequate time to review and respond.\u201d\n\nJoining Rep. Newhouse on the letter are Representatives Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), Russ Fulcher (ID-01), Cliff Bentz (OR-02), Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), and Matt Rosendale (MT-02).\n\nRead the full letter here.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe North Cascades Grizzly Bear Restoration Plan/Environmental Impact Statement was first proposed by the Obama Administration. Central Washington communities surrounding the North Cascades National Park were not provided an adequate opportunity to give their input on the proposal.\n\nIn March 2017, Rep. Newhouse wrote to North Cascades National Park Service Superintendent Karen Taylor-Goodrich to express opposition to the plan, citing an inadequate level of local community input and encouraging federal agencies to defer to state and local authorities on grizzly bear management efforts.\n\nOn April 12, 2018, Rep. Newhouse wrote a letter to former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, expressing his deep concern regarding the then-Secretary\u2019s support for the proposal.\n\nOn June 6, 2018, the House Appropriations Committee approved Rep. Newhouse\u2019s amendment to the FY19 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that would deny funding to the U.S. Department of Interior to be used for the transport of grizzly bears in the North Cascades until local communities had the chance to adequately submit their public comments. The amendment was included in the passage of the final FY19 Interior Appropriations language.\n\nOn July 19, 2018, the full House of Representatives approved legislation containing Rep. Newhouse\u2019s amendment to deny funding used for the transport of grizzly bears in the North Cascades.\n\nIn October 2019, hundreds of North Central Washington residents attended a public listening session \u2013 requested by Rep. Newhouse \u2013 in Okanogan, Washington, where officials from the Department of the Interior and U.S. Fish and Wildlife listened to local concerns on the proposal to introduce grizzly bears into the North Cascades Ecosystem.\n\nU.S. Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Fish & Wildlife Rob Wallace was at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds Agriplex as many of the more than 600 North Central Washington residents provided up to two minutes of oral comment on the record. As reported by Capital Press, 50 people spoke in opposition to grizzly bear introduction, and 12 people spoke in support.\n\nOn July 7, 2020, Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary David Bernhardt visited North Central Washington, where he announced after following the federal rulemaking process, reviewing hundreds of local public comments, and hosting a public comment listening session in Okanogan County last year, DOI concluded that grizzly bears will not be introduced into the North Cascades Ecosystem.\n\nOn November 10, 2022, the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced initiation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process with four virtual meetings to evaluate options for restoring and managing grizzly bears in the North Cascades of Washington.\n\nOver 6,200 comments were received on the draft EIS, with the vast majority coming from outside of Washington state.\n\nOn September 28, 2023, the U.S. National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced their intention to seek public comment on a proposed rule under section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act related to the potential introduction of grizzly bears in the North Cascades.\n\n###\n\nIssues: Public Lands", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-condemns-nps-and-fws-announcement-grizzlies-north-cascades", "Newhouse Condemns NPS and FWS Announcement on Grizzlies in North Cascades", "2023-09-28", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "September 28, 2023\n\nToday, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement reacting to an announcement from the U.S. National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service seeking public comment on a proposed rule under section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act related to the potential introduction of grizzly bears in the North Cascades.\n\n\u201cThe National Parks Service and Fish and Wildlife Service should end this process immediately by rescinding the draft EIS and proposed 10(j) rule. The introduction of grizzlies into the North Cascades would be devastating for our North Central Washington communities,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cTime and again, our communities have spoken to express staunch opposition to the introduction of these apex predators, which would be detrimental to our families, wildlife, and livestock alike. The introduction of grizzlies has also been deemed illegal by the Washington state legislature since 1995. I\u2019m beyond disappointed that the Biden Administration is ignoring our concerns by moving forward with the introduction while putting on the fa\u00e7ade of seeking more public input after their decision has clearly been made. It\u2019s past time for the Biden Administration to listen to my constituents\u2019 voices, who overwhelmingly oppose this decision, instead of forcing bad policy on us from D.C. bureaucrats and environmental activists in California.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe North Cascades Grizzly Bear Restoration Plan/Environmental Impact Statement was first proposed by the Obama Administration. Central Washington communities surrounding the North Cascades National Park were not provided an adequate opportunity to give their input on the proposal.\n\nIn March 2017, Rep. Newhouse wrote to North Cascades National Park Service Superintendent Karen Taylor-Goodrich to express opposition to the plan, citing an inadequate level of local community input and encouraging federal agencies to defer to state and local authorities on grizzly bear management efforts.\n\nOn April 12, 2018, Rep. Newhouse wrote a letter to former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, expressing his deep concern regarding the then-Secretary\u2019s support for the proposal.\n\nOn June 6, 2018, the House Appropriations Committee approved Rep. Newhouse\u2019s amendment to the FY19 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that would deny funding to the U.S. Department of Interior to be used for the transport of grizzly bears in the North Cascades until local communities had the chance to adequately submit their public comments. The amendment was included in the passage of the final FY19 Interior Appropriations language.\n\nOn July 19, 2018, the full House of Representatives approved legislation containing Rep. Newhouse\u2019s amendment to deny funding used for the transport of grizzly bears in the North Cascades.\n\nIn October 2019, hundreds of North Central Washington residents attended a public listening session \u2013 requested by Rep. Newhouse \u2013 in Okanogan, Washington, where officials from the Department of the Interior and U.S. Fish and Wildlife listened to local concerns on the proposal to introduce grizzly bears into the North Cascades Ecosystem.\n\nU.S. Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Fish & Wildlife Rob Wallace was at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds Agriplex as many of the more than 600 North Central Washington residents provided up to two minutes of oral comment on the record. As reported by Capital Press, 50 people spoke in opposition to grizzly bear introduction, and 12 people spoke in support.\n\nOn July 7, 2020, Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary David Bernhardt visited North Central Washington, where he announced after following the federal rulemaking process, reviewing hundreds of local public comments, and hosting a public comment listening session in Okanogan County last year, DOI concluded that grizzly bears will not be introduced into the North Cascades Ecosystem.\n\nOn November 10, 2022, the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced initiation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process with four virtual meetings to evaluate options for restoring and managing grizzly bears in the North Cascades of Washington.\n\nOver 6,200 comments were received on the draft EIS, with the vast majority coming from outside of Washington state.\n\n###\n\nIssues: Public Lands", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-statement-biden-administrations-plan-four-lower-snake-river", "Newhouse Statement on the Biden Administration\u2019s Plan for the Four Lower Snake River Dams", "2023-09-27", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after the Biden Administration released a memorandum outlining its plan for fish mitigation in the Columbia River Basin:\n\n\u201cThe direction from President Biden proves that his Administration and dam-breaching advocates will continue to pretend to hear feedback from the community to give the perception that residents and stakeholders are being heard. The sad truth is, this has not been a collaborative process all along and they are only seeking to accomplish one predetermined outcome: a breach of the Four Lower Snake River Dams,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse.\n\nRep. Newhouse continued: \u201cWhile there may not be explicit recommendations to breach the Lower Snake River Dams in this memorandum, that is the goal of this Administration. This announcement is bureaucracy at its worst and the fact remains that these dams are vital to our economy, our efforts to reduce carbon emissions, and the ability to send our commodities overseas. The Columbia River Basin is one of our most valuable natural resources in the Pacific Northwest and I will continue to fight each and every day against this Administration\u2019s efforts to breach these vital dams.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nOn Wednesday, September 27th, the Biden Administration released a memorandum titled \u201cRestoring Healthy and Abundant Salmon, Steelhead, and Other Native Fish Populations in the Columbia River Basin,\u201d outlining its plan for fish mitigation in the Columbia River Basin.\n\nA stay in long-running litigation over the Snake River Dams has been extended for 60 days from August 31st to October 31st to allow federal mediation to continue, but key stakeholders and community members directly impacted by the litigation are being left in the dark as negotiations take place behind closed doors.\n\nThe Biden Administration and dam-breaching advocates are intent on achieving a \u201cde facto\u201d breach of the Four Lower Snake River Dams by opening the gates to reduce the water below the minimum operating levels for hydroelectric generation.\n\nRep. Newhouse has been leading the efforts to protect the Four Lower Snake River Dams:\n\nThis month, in a House Committee on Natural Resources hearing examining the systematic overreach from the Biden Administration\u2019s Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), he addressed the lack of transparency and public input throughout the mediation process of the Four Lower Snake River Dams.\n\nOn September 13, 2023, Rep. Newhouse sent a letter to CEQ Chair Brenda Mallory alongside House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Chair Cliff Bentz (R-OR) and Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Russ Fulcher (R-ID), and Matt Rosendale (R-MT) expressed their concerns with the mediation process.\n\nIn June, Rep. Newhouse and the House Committee on Natural Resources hosted a field hearing in Richland, WA to discuss the importance the four Lower Snake River Dams have to Central Washington and the Pacific Northwest.\n\nThis Congress, Rep. Newhouse introduced the Northwest Energy Security Act to protect the Four Lower Snake River Dams. The legislation supports the Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) and the many benefits it brings to our region by improving and maintaining hydropower assets, ensuring operations throughout the system are conducted in accordance with the latest federal scientific review, and continuing to allow native salmon to recover at record rates.\n\nIn September 2020, the \u201cColumbia River System Operations Environmental Impact Statement Record of Decision\u201d for the Columbia River System Operation Environmental Impact Statement (CRSO EIS) published by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, and Bonneville Power Administration, found that the Lower Snake River Dams should not be breached. Rather, efforts should be focused on improving and maintaining hydropower assets while working to improve salmon passage and conditions.\n\nIn May 2021, Governor Inslee and Senator Murray publicly rebuked plans to breach the Lower Snake River Dams.\n\nOn October 15, 2021, Governor Inslee and Senator Murray announced plans to assess the breaching of the Lower Snake River Dams.\n\nOn October 21, 2021, the Department of Justice announced a settlement reached between the CRSO EIS plaintiffs and federal agencies on injunctive relief, including a stay on the CRSO EIS litigation until July 2022.\n\nOn October 22, 2021, Governor Inslee and Senator Murray announced the next steps to deliver a report intended to justify breaching the Lower Snake River Dams by July 2022. Reps. Newhouse, McMorris Rodgers, and Jaime Herrera Beutler released a joint statement reacting to the announcement.\n\nIn June 2022, Rep. Newhouse led Congressional Western Caucus Members from across the United States on a field tour of the Columbia and Snake Rivers, including a tour of the Ice Harbor Dam.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-secures-funding-replace-methow-river-water-main", "Newhouse Secures Funding to Replace Methow River Water Main", "2023-09-25", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced the Town of Winthrop\u2019s request for Community Project Funding to replace the existing water main over the Methow River was officially awarded.\n\n\u201cAs a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, I have a unique opportunity to submit essential funding requests for the communities of Central Washington,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cThe water main in the Town of Winthrop is critical to the livelihood of the Winthrop community as it serves more than 70% of the town's residents and businesses, but it is failing. I\u2019m proud to help provide the town with a reliable and safe water system for years to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cCongressman Newhouse introduced the appropriation process and supported the Water Line Replacement Project for the town. Securing funding for these projects is difficult for a small community and replacement of this pipe is essential to providing safe reliable water to our residents and businesses. This appropriation will service Winthrop for another 50 years,\u201d said Town of Winthrop Mayor Sally Ranzau.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $667,000 to the Town of Winthrop for the Water Main Reconstruction Project, as identified in the FY 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act.\n\nIn FY 2023, Congress appropriated resources for 715 congressionally directed water infrastructure projects (EPA Community Grants) totaling $1.47 billion under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (P.L. 117 \u2013 328). These projects provide a valuable source of federal funding for water infrastructure that will complement the resources Congress provided in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the annual appropriations process.\n\nThe existing water main over the Methow River was installed in 1965 and is failing. It is the only water main across the Methow River and serves more than 70% of the town\u2019s population and businesses as well as the sole supply for firefighting.\n\nAs the representative of Washington\u2019s 4th Congressional District, Rep. Newhouse has the opportunity to submit up to 15 requests for Community Project Funding. These requests are meant to restore Congress\u2019s Article I powers by ensuring that federal funding is directly targeted toward projects that benefit surrounding communities and the district as a whole.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-resolution-honor-gold-star-families-1", "Newhouse Introduces Resolution to Honor Gold Star Families", "2023-09-22", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the Gold Star Families Remembrance Week Resolution with House Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL) and Reps. Scott Franklin (R-FL) and Annie Kuster (D-NH). The resolution establishes a national week to honor the sacrifices made by families of U.S. military servicemembers who lost their lives in service to the nation and designates September 24th to 30th, 2023 as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week.\n\nThe resolution is also led by House Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL) and Reps. Scott Franklin (R-FL) and Annie Kuster (D-NH).\n\n\u201cOur servicemembers and their families have sacrificed so much for our country. We not only owe our fallen military heroes an enormous debt, but we owe their families whom they left behind,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cDuring Gold Star Families Remembrance Week, we honor the surviving families by recognizing their immense sacrifice and ensure our nation\u2019s fallen heroes will always be remembered.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe tremendous sacrifice that our Gold Star Families have made on behalf of our nation should never go unrecognized,\u201d said Chairman Bost. \u201cI commend my colleague and friend, Rep. Newhouse, for introducing a bill to designate the week of September 24th through September 30th as Gold Star Family Remembrance Week. This dedication will strengthen the promise we have made to the surviving spouses and families of our fallen heroes that they will never be forgotten.\u201d\n\n\"As a husband, father and career Naval officer, I know serving our country is a sacrifice made by the whole family, especially for Gold Star Families,\u201d said Rep. Franklin. \u201cI\u2019m proud to join Rep. Newhouse in honoring these brave Americans who lost their loved ones in action.\"\n\n\u201cOur Gold Star families represent the best our country has to offer \u2013 we owe it to them to remember their fallen loved one and honor the incredible sacrifice they have made,\u201d said Rep. Kuster. \u201cAs we recognize Gold Star Families Remembrance Week, we recommit ourselves to always standing with our military families and the brave American service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.\u201d\n\n\u201cJoining the military is truly a family commitment to our country,\u201d said Rep. McMorris Rodgers. \u201cTragically for some, that commitment includes a loved one making the ultimate sacrifice. As Americans, it\u2019s important that we not only honor the lives of those who gave their last breath for our freedom, but also remember the pain and heartache of the loved ones they left behind. I\u2019m proud to help introduce this resolution to recognize Gold Star Families and ensure they have the unwavering support of an eternally grateful nation.\u201d\n\nThe following Members are primary co-sponsors of the legislation:\n\nReps. Carbajal (D-CA), Carter (R-GA), Castor (D-FL), Cline (R-VA), Costa (D-CA), Crenshaw (R-TX), Davids (D-KS), De La Cruz (R-TX), Ellzey (R-TX), Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Franklin (R-GA), Graves (R-MO), Green (R-TN), Guest (R-MS), Hudson (R-NC), Johnson (R-OH), Kean (R-NJ), Kiggans (R-VA), Kiley (R-CA), Kilmer (D-WA), Kim (D-NJ), Kuster (D-NH), Larsen (D-WA), Mace (R-SC), Manning (D-MI), McMorris-Rodgers (R-WA), Miller (R-OH), Miller-Meeks (R-IA), Murphy (R-NC), Nunn (R-IA), Pfluger (R-TX), Philips (D-MN), Rouzer (R-NC), Smith (R-NJ), Stefanik (R-NY), Strickland (D-WA), Tenney (R-NY), Thompson (R-PA), Torres (D-CA), Van Drew (R-NJ), Vargas (D-CA), Williams (R-TX), and Zinke (R-MT).\n\nThe resolution is also supported by The American Legion, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), Tribute to the Troops, Honor & Remember, Gold Star Mentors, America\u2019s Gold Star Mothers, Children of Fallen Patriots, My Warriors Place, Gold Star Peak Inc., America\u2019s Gold Star Families, Gold Star Awareness Inc., Gold Star Ride Foundation, Freedom Voice Inc., and Captain Joseph House Foundation.\n\nQuotes of Support:\n\n\u201cThe sacrifices made by service members and their families are far too often underappreciated. As Americans, we owe the utmost gratitude to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for this great country. With this duty in mind, the American Legion proudly supports the Gold Star Families Remembrance Week Resolution, a bipartisan and bicameral effort to recognize the sacrifices made by the families of fallen service members. Through community service and acts of remembrance, Gold Star Family Remembrance Week is a step forward in repaying the selflessness of these fallen members and their brave families. We encourage our fellow citizens to continue working as a united front to uplift and honor the service members and families who have given us the greatest privileges of freedom and security.\u201d \u2013 Daniel J. Seehafer, National Commander, The American Legion\n\n\u201cThe Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) appreciates Representatives Newhouse and Kuster for introducing the 2023 Gold Star Families Resolution to designate a full week to honor all of our nation\u2019s Gold Star families. Memorial Day exists to honor the fallen, but Gold Star Families Remembrance Week provides the opportunity to honor surviving military families themselves. TAPS is hosting 100 Gold Star Families on Capitol Hill that week to advocate for expanded and improved benefits for our community, and we call on Congress to support these efforts.\u201d \u2013 Bonnie Carroll, President and Founder, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS).\n\n\u201cI am writing to express wholehearted support for the resolution endorsing Gold Star Family Remembrance Week. As a group of Americans, we believe that it is of paramount importance to recognize and honor the sacrifices made by the families of our fallen heroes. Gold Star Family Remembrance Week serves as a poignant reminder of the tremendous toll that military service can take on the families left behind. These families have given the most precious gift of all - their loved ones - to defend our freedoms and protect our nation. This resolution not only pays tribute to the fallen but also provides a platform for raising awareness about the unique challenges that Gold Star Families face.\u201d \u2013 Robert Swanson, Chairman, Tribute to the Troops\n\n\"Recognizing our nation\u2019s Gold Star families is an obligation and responsibility of us all. The creation of an extended week of remembrance will ensure additional opportunity to educate more of our citizens on the sacrifice made by so many.\" \u2013 George Lutz, Gold Star Father & Executive Director, Honor and Remember, Inc.\n\n\u201cGold Star Mentors offers its full support of the annual Gold Star Family Remembrance Week resolution. On behalf of our board of directors and its founder Brett Jones we encourage others to join in this effort.\u201d \u2013 Ern Sherman, Chairman, Gold Star Mentors\n\n\u201cAmerican Gold Star Mothers, Inc., is proud to support the proposed resolution regarding Gold Star Family Remembrance Week. Every day is Memorial Day for the families of our Fallen Heroes, and it is our hope that the Gold Star Family Remembrance Week will encourage the people of the United States to recognize the sacrifices made by so many\n\nAmerican families and join us in celebrating the lives of our Fallen Heroes.\u201d \u2013 Pam Stemple, National President, American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.\n\n\u201cI strongly support the effort in Congress to designate the week of September 25th as Gold Star Family Remembrance Week. As someone who knows many Gold Star families, I realize how important it is to them to know that their servicemember's death and their own personal loss are not forgotten by their fellow Americans.\u201d \u2013 Holly Petraeus, Board Member, Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation\n\n\u201cAs a Double Gold Star, to brother Sgt. Terrance R. Mesenburg & son SrA. XinHua S. Mesenburg, I strongly express my support for the resolution by Representatives Newhouse, Kuster and Franklin to honor Gold Star families with a week of remembrance from September 24th. thru September 30th. Anything we can do to bring awareness to the general public about those families that have endured the ultimate sacrifice would be an incredible way to let those families know that their loved ones will never be forgotten.\u201d \u2013 Mitch Mesenburg, My Warrior\u2019s Place Board of Directors Member & President, Operation Solid 7\n\n\u201cOur freedoms as a nation ahve come at a grave cost, paid for by the lives of our servicemen and women. Unfortunately, their sacrifice doesn't stop there but goes on to leave an indelible hole in their loved ones' lives. Gold Star Peak, Inc. is proud to support the resolution recognizing September 24th through September 30th as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week. Gold Star Families have sacrificed more than any other group of Americans; they have lost loved ones, children, siblings, spouses, and parents for our freedom. Through education and advocacy, we commit to them that the price they have paid shall never be forgotten or taken for granted. We shall not forget!\u201d \u2013 Kirk R. Alkire, U.S. Army Retired, President, Gold Star Peak, Inc.\n\n\"America's Gold Star Families is supportive and grateful for this resolution. We are happy to see the extension of Gold Star Mother's Day expanded to include all family members for a longer period of time. It is always fitting and appropriate that we remind one another of the sacrifices made so the rest of the population is able to enjoy life and pursue their dreams in the United States of America. Another small way to say, 'Thank you from a grateful nation!'\u201d \u2013 Patti Latch, Executive Director, America's Gold Star Families\n\n\u201cThe Board of Directors of Captain Joseph House Foundation support the Gold Star Family Remembrance Week (September 24-30) resolution. Our mission is to Honor the Fallen through caring for their Families left behind. Our program supports a grieving Family as a whole; providing an opportunity for creating relationships in a Family-to-Family setting, home-away-from-home with up to three Families in a week.\u201d \u2013 Betsy Schultz, Executive Director, Captain Joseph House Foundation\n\nClick here to read the full text of the bill.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-legislation-address-skyrocketing-adolescent", "Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Address Skyrocketing Adolescent Fentanyl Overdose Rates", "2023-09-21", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), introduced the Stop Overdose in Schools Act to address the skyrocketing adolescent fentanyl overdose rate with Reps. Kim Schrier (D-WA), Marilyn Strickland (D-WA), Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Ryan Zinke (R-MT), and John Moolenaar (R-MI). This legislation would set aside funding for naloxone training and purchasing and increases naloxone access for school resource officers, security personnel, and school nurses.\n\n\u201cFentanyl overdoses are now the leading cause of death for people ages 18-45, and no community has been left untouched by this crisis,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cI am proud to introduce the Stop Overdose in Schools Act, which would address the skyrocketing adolescent overdose rate, since it has become clear that our police and school resource officers need more support. This bill will be absolutely critical in helping our hardworking frontline workers prevent the tragic drug-related overdose deaths of Central Washington\u2014and America\u2019s\u2014youth.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe opioid epidemic is a devastating public health crisis that has impacted every part of our nation, including our children. As a mother, a pediatrician, and a congresswoman, I am concerned and understand this issue needs to be addressed from every angle, and that includes in schools,\u201d said Rep. Schrier, M.D. \u201cThe Stop Overdose in Schools Act will allow for school administrators, security personnel, and nurses to be trained in the administration of opioid reversal agents, with a focus in areas with high rates of drug-related overdoses in youth and in rural communities. This should be part of a greater strategy to educate parents and children about the danger of taking any pill not prescribed by a physician and purchased in a pharmacy because \u2018one pill can kill.\u2019 It is time to address this issue and keep our children safe from what could very easily be a fatal overdose.\u201d\n\n\u201cOpioid overdose deaths among children and adolescents have risen exponentially in the last several years, and some of those young lives could have been saved if they had been treated quickly,\u201d said Rep Strickland. \u201cWhile we work in Congress to address the root causes of the opioid crisis in this country, with this legislation, Rep. Newhouse and I are making sure that those on the frontlines of this battle have all the tools they need to save lives.\u201d\n\n\u201cFacing the heartbreaking rise in adolescent overdoses requires bold action and immediate support to our schools,\u201d said Rep. Kilmer. \u201cThe Stop Overdose in Schools Act represents a profound commitment to our young people and the future of communities grappling with substance abuse. There\u2019s no silver bullet to ending overdose deaths \u2013 it\u2019s more like a silver buckshot approach \u2013 and I\u2019m committed to getting federal resources into our communities to protect folks from the dangers of opioid addiction.\u201d\n\n\u201cMaking sure kids are safe at school shouldn\u2019t be a Republican or Democrat issue, it\u2019s an American issue, which is why this legislation is so important to me. Although Montana is far from the Mexican border, we are feeling the effects of the drug cartels smuggling deadly fentanyl across our northern border. Unfortunately, their first stop is the Blackfeet Reservation, and that fentanyl ends up poisoning kids who don\u2019t even know they are taking it,\u201d said Rep. Zinke. \u201cThe Stop Overdoes in Schools Act will help to save lives by equipping and training school staff with Narcan to reverse the effects of fentanyl overdose and poisoning. This is a life-saving and common-sense resource that should be readily available in schools and the bill cannot pass quick enough. I am very proud to be a sponsor of this legislation.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe opioid crisis has impacted Michigan families of every background. Unfortunately, this issue has begun to affect more school children than ever before,\u201d said Rep. Moolenaar. \u201cI am supporting this legislation because it will increase access to life-saving resources and help make sure rural schools in particular receive much-needed funding to confront this crisis,\u201d said Moolenaar.\n\n\u201cNAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, is appreciative of Representative Newhouse as he seeks to increase naloxone access for school resource officers, security personnel, and school nurses and educate those that have first responder contact with American\u2019s youth. The Stop Overdoes in Schools Act allows for 50% of the recipients of this pilot program to be located in rural areas, the areas we know that receive the least amount of resources. NAADAC also applauds that the other 50% is prioritized in school districts with high rates of drug overdoses by youth. This is an important step in lowering the overdose and death rates among youth in American.\u201d\u2014 Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, BSW BSW, NCACII, CDCIII, SAP, Executive Director of NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals\n\nClick here to read the full text of the bill.\n\nBackground:\n\nOver the past couple of years, we have seen a dramatic increase in adolescent drug overdose\u2013largely due to the substantial influx of illicit fentanyl in our communities. During 2019, the first year of the COVID-19 global pandemic, overdose mortality increased by 94%. Unfortunately, this trend continued throughout 2020 and 2021 with an additional increase by 20%. More than 77% of these overdoses were directly caused by fentanyl-related substances.\n\nThe Stop Overdoses in Schools Act is a re-introduction from the 117th Congress, H.R. 7189. Specifically, this bill:\n\nSet aside funds for naloxone training and purchasing.\n\nIncreases naloxone access for school resource officers, security personnel, and school nurses.\n\nRequires that 50 percent of the grants be awarded to school districts in rural areas.\n\nRequires that the remaining 50 percent be prioritized to school districts located in areas with high rates of drug-related overdoses by youth.\n\nAddresses the skyrocketing adolescent overdose rate.\n\nNaloxone is beneficial to school resource officers through the following:\n\nNaloxone, (frequently referred to by the brand name, \u201cNarcan\u201d) is an FDA-approved drug that reverses the effects of opioids, including fentanyl, by blocking their uptake in the bloodstream. If administered quickly, either by injection or nasal spray, it can prevent someone who has overdosed from dying.\n\nSchool resource officers and school nurses are often the first ones on the scene in the event of an overdose that occurs during the school day. If equipped with Naloxone and prepared to deploy it effectively, they can prevent and reduce the number of opioid overdose deaths.\n\nLack of availability and high costs of the necessary personnel, training, and the drug itself are prohibitive to schools in rural areas \u2013 whose budgets are already and increasingly constrained - seeking to develop effective overdose response programs.\n\nRep. Newhouse has been leading the effort to combat the fentanyl crisis in Central Washington and in U.S. Congress:\n\nIn June, Rep. Newhouse introduced the Law Enforcement Officers Preventing Overdose Deaths Act, a pilot grant program for rural community response to allow state and local law enforcement agencies to purchase naloxone, an effective tool to prevent and reduce opioid overdose deaths, and directs at least 50% of the programs\u2019 grant funding to rural communities.\n\nEarlier this year, Rep. Newhouse launched the Central Washington Fentanyl Task Force, a working group of consisting of groups and individuals on the local and state levels who are on the frontlines fighting the fentanyl crisis throughout Central Washington. Task Force members include law enforcement, addiction treatment groups, medical professionals, drug court officials, school resource officers, tribal leaders, elected officials, and community leaders. This October, the task force will hold its second quarterly meeting.\n\nIn March, Rep. Newhouse introduced the William and James Wonacott Act, named after two Yakima brothers who succumbed to fentanyl in separate instances. The legislation enhances penalties for those who sell, give, or distribute any substance that contains two milligrams or more of illicit fentanyl or fentanyl-related substances to another person without their knowledge.\n\nIn January, Rep. Newhouse introduced the Save Americans from the Fentanyl Emergency Act or SAFE Act to permanently schedule all fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-condemns-new-mexico-governors-attempt-destroy-2a-rights", "Newhouse Condemns New Mexico Governor's Attempt to Destroy 2A Rights", "2023-09-14", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced a House Resolution to condemn New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for her \u201cemergency public health order\u201d that prohibits the open and concealed carry of firearms in Albuquerque and its surrounding county, including city sidewalks and parks. Violators of this order may face civil penalties and fines up to $5,000. This order is a direct attack on New Mexicans\u2019 Second Amendment right and Rep. Newhouse\u2019s resolution is a formal condemnation from U.S. Congress.\n\n\u201cThe shocking move from Governor Grisham is a blatant subversion of the U.S. Constitution and a violation of her oath of office while she deprives the citizens of New Mexico of their right to bear arms. The Governor\u2019s action should send a chill up every American\u2019s spine as it strips away the protection of individual rights and freedom, which sets a dangerous precedent for the rights of Central Washingtonians and Americans across our nation,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cI\u2019m proud to lead this resolution to condemn the Governor's actions and I call on her to rescind her order immediately.\u201d\n\nREAD THE EXCLUSIVE STORY FROM FOX NEWS HERE\n\n\u201cThe order is Constitutionally baseless, and there are no laws or regulations giving the state\u2019s Regulation and Licensing Department authority to inspect federally licensed firearm retailers,\u201d said National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) Senior Vice President and General Counsel Lawrence Keane. \u201cBy falsely declaring a rise in crime as a public health emergency and suspending the rights of the law-abiding people of New Mexico, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is proving her contempt for the U.S. Bill of Rights, New Mexico's Constitution, her oath of office and the voters of New Mexico. NSSF appreciates Congressman Newhouse\u2019s leadership in pushing back against this blatant and unconstitutional power grab and joins him in this fight.\"\n\nClick here to read the full text of the bill.\n\nThe House Resolution is led by Rep. Newhouse and supported by the National Rifle Association (NRA), the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN), House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY), House Republican Conference Vice Chair Mike Johnson (R-LA), Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), and Reps Ryan Zinke (R-MT), August Pfluger (R-TX), Roger Williams (R-TX), Rick Crawford (R-AR), James Moylan (R-Guam), Michael Burgess (R-TX), Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Jake Ellzey (R-TX), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), Tom McClintock (R-CA), Mark Alford (R-MO), Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), Barry Moore (R-AL), Ralph Norman (R-SC), Randy Feenstra (R-IA), Burgess Owens (R-UT), Eli Crane (R-AZ), Tom Tiffany (R-WI), Mike Collins (R-GA), Troy Balderson (R-OH), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), John Moolenaar (R-MI), Troy Nehls (R-TX), Richard Hudson (R-NC), Stephanie Bice (R-OK), Jerry Carl (R-AL), George Santos (R-NY), Alex Mooney (R-WV), Chris Stewart (R-UT), Mike Bost (R-IL), Bob Latta (R-OH), Darrell Issa (R-CA), Diana Harshbarger (R-TX), Tom Cole (R-OK), Buddy Carter (R-GA), Tony Gonzales (R-TX), Matt Rosendale (R-MT), William Timmons (R-SC), David Valadao (R-CA), Brad Finstad (R-MN), Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), Harriet Hageman (R-WY), Austin Scott (R-GA), Andrew Clyde (R-GA), Josh Brecheen (R-OK), Kat Cammack (R-FL), Pete Sessions (R-TX), Bill Johnson (R-OH), Jim Baird (R-IN), Carol Miller (R-WV), Barry Loudermilk (R-GA), Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), Keith Self (R-TX), Ronny Jackson (R-TX), Pete Stauber (R-MN), and Glenn Grothman (R-WI).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-urges-transparency-during-snake-river-dam-mediation-process", "Newhouse Urges for Transparency During Snake River Dam Mediation Process", "2023-09-14", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) joined the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing examining the systematic overreach from the Biden Administration\u2019s Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), where he addressed the lack of transparency and public input throughout the mediation process of the Four Lower Snake River Dams.\n\nAdditionally, Rep. Newhouse sent a letter to CEQ Chair Brenda Mallary, who refused to attend today\u2019s hearing, to urge the CEQ to utilize the remainder of the 60-day stay to productively engage with all the parties to the litigation in the mediation process.\n\nWATCH REP. NEWHOUSE\u2019S REMARKS AND QUESTIONS HERE\n\nRead the letter Rep. Newhouse sent to CEQ Chair Brenda Mallary alongside House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Chair Cliff Bentz (R-OR) and Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Russ Fulcher (R-ID), and Matt Rosendale (R-MT) here or see excerpts below:\n\nAs members of the Pacific Northwest delegation, we write to urge that you utilize the remainder of the 60-day stay to productively engage with all the parties to the litigation in the mediation process.\n\nOver the past two years, we have continually heard from stakeholders that they are left in the dark as negotiations take place. While the mediation process is confidential, many of the intervenor defendants have expressed deep reservations and considerable disappointment regarding the overall process that has been followed. Of particular concern is the Biden administration's apparent push to forgo trying to reach a \"consensus\" resolution and instead advance a predetermined outcome of dam removal.\n\nOver the summer, the Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries held a field hearing in Richland, Washington, titled \"The Northwest at Risk: The Environmentalist's Effort to Destroy Navigation, Transportation, and Access to Reliable Power.\" There, the Subcommittee heard from multiple industries and stakeholders on the importance and benefits the four lower Snake River dams provide to river communities, electric power cooperatives, the economy, and the environment.\n\nUnfortunately, it has become clear that this mediation process fails to allow meaningful input from the intervenor defendants. These organizations represent millions of electricity customers, farmers, river-dependent ports, transportation, and export sectors across the Northwest whose livelihoods and interests have not had a true seat at the table. This is deeply concerning, as it implies that a small group of stakeholders is attempting to dictate decisions for our entire region regarding our climate response, electricity rates, transportation, grid reliability, food and energy security, and the future of river-dependent communities without the full opportunity of affected stakeholders to participate.\n\nIf our shared goal to establish \"a durable long-term strategy\" is truly the priority, then itis imperative that an inclusive mediation process needs to take place to best account for the impacts to the region's ratepayers, and the economy. It is unacceptable that the mediation negotiations are being conducted behind closed doors via private caucuses to craft concessions to plaintiffs without regard to the impacts to the region's ratepayers, the economy, or ensuring that the Congressionally authorized purposes of the Columbia River System are met.\n\nWe implore you to redirect your efforts towards engaging all stakeholders in the region rather than solely focusing on the plaintiffs. This will ensure a more productive, inclusive, and transparent mediation process.\n\nBackground:\n\nA stay in long-running litigation over the Snake River Dams has been extended for 60 days from August 31st to October 31st to allow federal mediation to continue, but key stakeholders and community members directly impacted by the litigation are being left in the dark as negotiations take place behind closed doors.\n\nThe Biden Administration and dam-breaching advocates are intent on achieving a \u201cde facto\u201d breach of the Four Lower Snake River Dams by opening the gates to reduce the water below the minimum operating levels for hydroelectric generation.\n\nRep. Newhouse has been leading the efforts to protect the Four Lower Snake River Dams:\n\nIn June, Rep. Newhouse and the House Committee on Natural Resources hosted a field hearing in Richland, WA to discuss the importance the four Lower Snake River Dams have to Central Washington and the Pacific Northwest.\n\nThis Congress, Rep. Newhouse introduced the Northwest Energy Security Act to protect the Four Lower Snake River Dams. The legislation supports the Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) and the many benefits it brings to our region by improving and maintaining hydropower assets, ensuring operations throughout the system are conducted in accordance with the latest federal scientific review, and continuing to allow native salmon to recover at record rates.\n\nIn September 2020, the \u201cColumbia River System Operations Environmental Impact Statement Record of Decision\u201d for the Columbia River System Operation Environmental Impact Statement (CRSO EIS) published by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, and Bonneville Power Administration, found that the Lower Snake River Dams should not be breached. Rather, efforts should be focused on improving and maintaining hydropower assets while working to improve salmon passage and conditions.\n\nIn May 2021, Governor Inslee and Senator Murray publicly rebuked plans to breach the Lower Snake River Dams.\n\nOn October 15, 2021, Governor Inslee and Senator Murray announced plans to assess the breaching of the Lower Snake River Dams.\n\nOn October 21, 2021, the Department of Justice announced a settlement reached between the CRSO EIS plaintiffs and federal agencies on injunctive relief, including a stay on the CRSO EIS litigation until July 2022.\n\nOn October 22, 2021, Governor Inslee and Senator Murray announced next steps to deliver a report intended to justify breaching the Lower Snake River Dams by July 2022. Reps. Newhouse, McMorris Rodgers, and Jaime Herrera Beutler released a joint statement reacting to the announcement.\n\nIn June 2022, Rep. Newhouse led Congressional Western Caucus Members from across the United States on a field tour of the Columbia and Snake Rivers, including a tour of the Ice Harbor Dam.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-legislation-stop-biden-administration-banning-your", "Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Stop the Biden Administration from Banning Your Washing Machine", "2023-09-13", "2023", "2023-09", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Yesterday, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), alongside Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI) introduced the Withdrawing Absurd, Senseless, and Haphazard Energy Regulations (WASHER) Act to stop the Department of Energy from implementing new rules on washing machines that would regulate them to be less efficient. The WASHER Act would also prohibit the Department of Energy from implementing similar rules in the future.\n\n\u201cWhether it\u2019s gas stoves, dishwashers, gas-powered cars, or washing machines, it\u2019s clear the Biden Administration will go through any means necessary to push their extreme climate agenda while sacrificing consumer choice and the American way of life,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cI am proud to introduce this legislation to stop the outrageous energy standards proposed by the Biden Administration and protect Americans\u2019 wallets, time, and freedom. Central Washingtonians and the American people are tired of the government trying to overregulate our lives instead of focusing on solutions that will truly benefit our energy future.\u201d\n\nClick here to read the full text of the bill.\n\nBackground:\n\nIn March, the Biden Administration\u2019s Department of Energy proposed a regulation that would require new washing machines to use less water at lower temperatures.\n\nIn June, Rep. Newhouse voted to support the adoption of Rep. Moolenaar\u2019s amendment to the House Appropriations Committee\u2019s Energy and Water Development bill, which barred the Department of Energy from using any of its funding to enforce environmental regulations proposed by the Biden Administration.\n\nThis Congress, Rep. Newhouse introduced an amendment to the House Appropriations Committee\u2019s Energy and Water Development bill that will prohibit funds for the Department of Energy (DOE) to finalize, implement, or enforce a similar energy standard on gas stoves. The amendment was adopted by voice vote.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-legislation-support-agritourism-central-0", "Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Support Agritourism in Central Washington", "2023-08-11", "2023", "2023-08", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) introduced the Accelerating the Growth of Rural Innovation and Tourism Opportunities to Uphold Rural Industries and Sustainable Marketplaces (AGRITOURISM) Act. This legislation would create an Office of Agritourism at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to serve as a dedicated voice for agritourism businesses in the federal government and to consolidate federal resources to sustain agritourism businesses, such as loans, grants, and broadband connectivity programs.\n\n\u201cCentral Washington is proud to be the home of world-class wineries, breweries, farms, dairies, farmers' markets, and more that all serve as vital parts of the agritourism industry and make our region so special,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cI am proud to introduce the Agritourism Act to ensure that these local businesses have an advocate within USDA which will in turn help preserve our important agriculture traditions and honor our way of life.\u201d\n\n\u201cFrom wineries to farm breweries to u-picks to farm stands, agritourism is spurring economic development in rural communities all across our country,\u201d said Rep. Wexton. \u201cI\u2019ve heard from too many small business owners in our region about how hard it is to get connected with the resources that they need to grow their agritourism businesses, which is why I\u2019m proud to be leading the bipartisan AGRITOURISM Act establish a dedicated Office of Agritourism within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. As founder of the Congressional Agritourism Caucus and representative of hundreds of thriving agritourism businesses here in Virginia, I\u2019m proud to help elevate the voices of our nation\u2019s agritourism business owners and ensure their needs are heard here in Washington.\u201d\n\nClick here to read the full text of the bill.\n\n\u201cAgritourism is essential to the survival of the wine industry and Congressman Newhouse knows this better than anyone. This bill will help Washington wineries in his district and across the state immensely by promoting agritourism in ways that have not been done in the past,\u201d said Josh McDonald, Executive Director of the Washington Wine Institute, an industry trade group representing Washington wineries.\n\n\u201cThe NAFDMA International Agritourism Association continues to support the introduction of this legislation and we appreciate the awareness it brings to the agritourism aspect of agriculture. Farms today are looking to connect with consumers in new and innovative ways, and agritourism can be that conduit for many as they also look for diversification options in their farm business. This legislation may allow USDA to incorporate agritourism more fully into their service model,\u201d said Suzi Spahr, Executive Director of the NAFDMA International Agritourism Association.\n\nThe AGRITOURISM Act is supported by the International Agritourism Association (NAFDMA), American Craft Spirits Association, Brewers Association, Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, WineAmerica, and Wine Institute.\n\nThe legislation is cosponsored by Representatives Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Josh Harder (D-CA), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), David Rouzer (R-NC), and David Valadao (R-CA).\n\nBackground:\n\nEstablishing an Office of Agritourism within USDA would provide an advocate for these businesses within the federal government, promote the development of agritourism activities across the country, and ensure federal resources to provide assistance to agritourism businesses are readily accessible to business owners.\n\nAgritourism is a successful and expanding industry throughout the country. According to the most recent Census of Agriculture, agritourism-related income jumped from $202 million in 2002 to $949 million in 2017 -- a nearly 370% increase. In communities like Central Washington, agritourism has enabled small farmers to expand their businesses and increase access to high quality local food sources, which has boosted local economies while maintaining the rural character of the region.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:30:18Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-fights-increased-base-pay-firefighters", "Newhouse Fights for Increased Base Pay for Firefighters", "2023-08-04", "2023", "2023-08", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "This week, Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) introduced H.R. 4831, the Fair Pay for Federal Firefighters Act. This legislation acts as a short-term solution to prevent the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) from enacting pay cuts to our federal firefighters due to lack of funds.\n\n\u201cOur firefighters work tirelessly to keep our communities safe from wildfires, and we owe it to them to advocate for their best interests,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cRaising their pay and providing them with increased deployment bonuses will not only attract more talent, but it will also keep our current force motivated while they are in the middle of wildfire season. The Fair Pay for Federal Firefighters Act will prevent the USDA\u2019s drastic cuts and ensure federal firefighters get the pay they deserve.\u201d\n\n\u201cWildland firefighters have some of the toughest jobs out there \u2013 their pay needs to reflect the hazardous nature of their work,\u201d said Rep. LaMalfa. \u201cWe are in the middle of another fire season and firefighters\u2019 current bonus pay is about to run short from Biden\u2019s Jobs Act three years early. It\u2019s critical that Congress moves swiftly to ensure that federal wildland firefighters don\u2019t leave the workforce due to fear that they\u2019ll take a substantial pay cut unexpectedly in only two months. My bill ensures that federal firefighters get adequate pay, while repurposing existing funds to be fiscally responsible.\u201d\n\nThe Fair Pay for Federal Firefighters Act will:\n\nEstablish a new base pay rate scale, with the largest increases going to firefighters at the lowest end of the pay scale.\n\nBoost the pay rates so they are in line with pay rates for state and private firefighters.\n\nIncrease deployment bonuses for firefighters responding to wildfires.\n\nProp up Federal wildland firefighter pay for two years while Congress works on a more permanent solution.\n\nInclude common-sense forest management provisions.\n\nBackground:\n\nIn November 2021, Congress passed the partisan $1.2 trillion \u201cInfrastructure Investment and Jobs Act\u201d which contained a section which provided $600 million, split into $480 million for USDA and $120 million for Interior. This money was supposed to last from October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2026 (Fiscal Year 2022 \u2013 Fiscal Year 2026) to increase the base pay for wildland firefighters by $20,000 or 50% (whichever is less).\n\nDue to lack of foresight and poor management by the Biden Administration, USDA has told Congress that this funding will run out at the end of September 2023, three years early. As a result, there will be immediate cuts in federal wildland firefighter pay in the middle of this year\u2019s fire season. This legislation prevents those cuts.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:30:18Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-announces-staff-updates", "Newhouse Announces Staff Updates", "2023-08-02", "2023", "2023-08", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cIt is an honor and a privilege to serve the constituents and rural communities of Washington\u2019s 4th Congressional District as their representative and as Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus. My staff in the district, Washington, D.C., and the Congressional Western Caucus are committed to working with me to accomplish the priorities of Central Washington and regions like ours throughout the rural West,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cI am confident our team will help me with critical legislation that will encourage economic growth and job creation, cut bureaucratic red tape, ensure safety in our communities, and safeguard freedom.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:30:18Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-urges-biden-administration-crack-down-ccp-fentanyl-precursors", "Newhouse Urges Biden Administration to Crack Down on CCP Fentanyl Precursors, Human Rights Abuses", "2023-08-01", "2023", "2023-08", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI), House Indo-Pacific Subcommittee Chairwoman Young Kim (R-CA), and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo expressing concerns following reports that the CCP demanded the United States lift sanctions related to human rights abuses in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in order to reach a deal on countering Beijing\u2019s counternarcotics operation\u2014including the production and distribution of fentanyl precursors.\n\nRead the full letter here or see excerpts below.\n\nWe write to express our deep concern with recent reporting that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) may only restart counternarcotics cooperation with the United States if we lift sanctions on the Ministry of Public Security\u2019s Institute of Forensic Science.\n\nOn July 24, the Wall Street Journal reported that Chinese officials said the \u201cU.S. must first remove the sanctions on the police institute [the Ministry of Public Security\u2019s Institute of Forensic Science] as a precondition for restarting joint counternarcotics works.\u201d China\u2019s Ministry of Public Security\u2019s (MPS) Institute of Forensic Science was added to the Department of Commerce\u2019s Entity List on June 5, 2020, for engaging in human rights violations and abuses in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region (XUAR). This demonstrates the CCP\u2019s continued efforts to link unrelated issues as a negotiation tactic and to leverage diplomatic engagement as a reward for CCP-perceived \u201cgood behavior.\u201d\n\nThe CCP is using American lives as a bargaining chip to achieve sanctions relief for its human rights abuses. According to the Center for Disease Control, more than 105,000 Americans died of drug overdoses, with 66 percent of those deaths related to synthetic opioids including fentanyl in the 12-month period ending in October 2021. Further, fentanyl overdoses are a leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-45. According to the Drug Enforcement Agency, the People\u2019s Republic of China (PRC) remains the primary source of fentanyl-related substances trafficked into the United States.\n\nWe are also concerned about the Department of State\u2019s lack of candor regarding recent engagements with the PRC, especially considering that we are learning more about these engagements from public reporting than we are from the Administration directly. Despite appearing before the House Foreign Affairs Committee and China Select Committee, Assistant Secretary (A/S) Kritenbrink refused to answer questions forthrightly about competitive actions State is or is not taking against the PRC and core issues in our foreign policy towards the PRC, such as American citizens detained in the PRC or issues related to Taiwan. Instead, A/S Kritenbrink, and other Biden Administration officials have emphasized the importance of engagement and future meetings\u2014which are predominately occurring in the PRC\u2014with CCP officials as success itself.\n\nAs we expected, we have not seen any concrete or tangible deliverables from meetings with the CCP. Key elements of our ability to conduct risk management, such as military-to-military communications have decreased recently and we still have no deliverables on the fentanyl crisis, which has worsened under this Administration. We are therefore concerned that the Biden Administration continues unproductive meetings with the PRC while not producing any results.\n\nThis unrestrained willingness to engage does not move our objectives forward and plays into CCP efforts. We must be careful not to compromise on our values of basic human rights in exchange for empty promises, which would be a negation of President Biden\u2019s very own statement that \u201chuman rights will be the center of our foreign policy.\u201d\n\nGiven that most of the precursors from fentanyl originate in the PRC, the PRC has an obligation to cooperate with the United States on counternarcotics work without preconditions. Furthermore, the PRC is bound by international law to cooperate with the international community to stop the flow of outbound fentanyl precursors to North America. In March of 2022, the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs, at the recommendation of the United States, voted to control three precursors used by traffickers to produce fentanyl.\n\nGiven how many of our constituents have died from fentanyl overdoses, we expect the Administration to regularly engage our offices on efforts it is taking to hold the PRC accountable to these obligations. We do not support lifting export controls or sanctions as a condition for cooperation with the PRC, and we are considering legislation to ensure the Administration cannot circumvent Congress.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:30:18Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-urges-biden-admin-increase-domestic-critical-mineral", "Newhouse Urges Biden Admin to Increase Domestic Critical Mineral Production, Address Reliance on Foreign Adversaries", "2023-07-27", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Last week, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Reps. Williams (R-NY), Bergman (R-MI), Hinson (R-IA), LaMalfa (R-CA), Lawler (R-NY), Luetkemeyer (R-MO), Carter (R-GA), and Moran (R-TX) sent a letter to the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy, and the Secretary of Interior calling for increased domestic critical mineral production amid the ongoing global shortage of semiconductors, reliance on foreign adversaries such as the Chinese Communist Party, and the recent ban against Micron by Chinese cyberspace regulators.\n\n\u201cThe Chinese Communist Party is a threat to American democracy, and we must respond with tough policies that will protect our domestic supply chains\u2014especially for the critical minerals that play an indispensable role in our economy and the semiconductor industry,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cCommunities in Central Washington and across the nation thrive when our resources are sourced right here at home, and the Biden Administration must act now to empower domestic production and enhance our global competitiveness.\u201d\n\nClick here to read the full letter.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe semiconductor industry plays an indispensable role in our nation's economy, powering a wide range of essential sectors. However, the ongoing global shortage of semiconductors, the United States\u2019 reliance on the importation of materials from adversarial countries, and the recent ban against Micron by Chinese cyberspace regulators, only further demonstrate the need to maintain U.S. competitiveness in semiconductor production by reinforcing our domestic critical mineral supply chain.\n\nCritical minerals, such as gallium, germanium, and tantalum, are essential to producing chips and are plentiful domestically. Gallium has deposits situated in the United States with over 46,000 metric tons of materials\u2014yet more than 53% of the gallium our country uses is imported from China. In 2022 alone, gallium metal imports from China increased by an estimated 34% according to the United States Geological Survey\u2019s Mineral Commodity Summaries of 2023.\n\nThis letter urges the Biden Administration to address our reliance on foreign critical minerals and empower domestic production\u2014laying out steps to secure American semiconductor manufacturing, an industry essential to our position as a global leader. These include working to identify domestic critical mineral deposits and fully implementing the CHIPS and Science Act.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-leads-legislation-secure-american-elections", "Newhouse Leads Legislation to Secure American Elections", "2023-07-19", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Last week, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) helped introduce the American Confidence in Elections (ACE) Act alongside House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and House Administration Chair Bryan Steil (R-WI). The bill equips states with election integrity tools and protects political speech.\n\n\u201cOur democracy relies on safe and fair elections, and we must take every step necessary to restore voter confidence and participation,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cThe American Confidence in Elections Act is the most conservative, transformative election integrity bill in the House in over 20 years, and I am proud to support it. Providing our states with the tools to improve voter confidence will help restore government by the people, for the people.\u201d\n\nRead the full text of the bill here.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe American Confidence in Elections (ACE) Act is a federalist approach to boost voter confidence and encourage states to implement common-sense election integrity reforms by removing federal policies that stand in their way. Some of the most important provisions include:\n\nGiving state and county election officials access to the Social Security death list so they can keep their voter rolls maintained.\n\nMaking it easier for states to use REAL ID to confirm citizenship.\n\nProhibiting federal funds from going to places that allow non-citizens to vote and stops non-citizens from voting in D.C.\n\nSupporting military voters overseas and ensures their ballots are counted in time.\n\nProtecting free speech and donor privacy.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-stops-biden-administrations-land-grab", "Newhouse Stops the Biden Administration\u2019s Land Grab", "2023-07-19", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse\u2019s (R-WA) amendment to prohibit funds from being used to finalize the Bureau of Land Management\u2019s (BLM) proposed \u201cLandscape and Conservation Health\u201d rule was adopted in the Interior and Environment Appropriations. The BLM\u2019s rule undermines FLPMA\u2019s multiple-use mandate for BLM lands and would hinder access to public lands for energy and critical mineral development, grazing, forest management, and recreation. With more than 90% of BLM\u2019s 245 million acres located in the West, the rule would have an outsized effect on the residents of Central Washington. The amendment was adopted by voice vote.\n\nRep. Newhouse\u2019s remarks as prepared below:\n\n\u201cI rise today to offer an amendment prohibiting funds from being used to finalize the Bureau of Land Management\u2019s proposed \u2018Landscape and Conservation Health\u2019 rule, the latest example of this Administration\u2019s regulatory overreach.\n\n\u201cEarlier this year, the BLM proposed a rule to elevate conservation under the multiple-use mandate. The multiple-use mandate, as established by Congress, allows federal lands to be used for resource development, grazing, timber harvesting, and recreation.\n\n\u201cNot only is this proposed rule illegal, it would also have drastic effects on energy prices, food costs, and recreational opportunities.\n\n\u201cAs Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus, I believe in the multiple-use mandate to produce sustainable yield\u2014not lock up our lands from accessing the bountiful resources and beautiful views our public lands offer.\n\n\u201cIn the midst of record-high energy prices and food costs, this Administration wants to exacerbate the problem by proposing a regulation that would reduce resource development\u2014including renewable energy\u2014and ranching on public lands.\n\n\u201cThe BLM is confusing conservation for preservation by sidestepping Congress. They do not have the authority for this proposed rule and I urge all of my colleagues to support my amendment. I yield back.\u201d\n\nRead the full text of the amendment here.\n\nBackground:\n\nIn April, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposed a rule titled \u201cLandscape and Conversation Health\u201d which elevates conservation under the multiple-use mandate to be equal to resource development, grazing, timber harvesting, and recreation on public lands. This is contrary to Congressional intent under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) of 1976 which statutorily set multiple-use sustainable yield on BLM land. The public comment period closed on July 5 after a 15-day extension. The finalization of this rule would allow conservation easements to reduce resource development, grazing, timber harvesting, and recreation on public lands in a backdoor way to implement the Biden Administration\u2019s 30x30 initiative.\n\nSupporting Organizations:\n\nPublic Lands Council, American Farm Bureau Federation, National Mining Association, National Cattlemen\u2019s Beef Association, Western Energy Alliance, Independent Petroleum Association of America, U.S. Chamber of Commerce", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-launches-endangered-species-act-working-group", "Newhouse Launches Endangered Species Act Working Group", "2023-07-18", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), the Congressional Western Caucus, and the House Committee on Natural Resources launched an Endangered Species Act Working Group. The Working Group will seek to examine how the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is being implemented by federal agencies, the practical impacts on the American people, how litigation is driving ESA decision-making, and how success is defined under the ESA. The goal of the Working Group will be to publish a series of policy recommendations that reform the ESA to the benefit of the American people and species conservation.\n\n\u201cOnly in the federal government would five percent be deemed a passing grade, but that is exactly how \u2018successful\u2019 the Endangered Species Act has been at recovering species,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cIt is clear the ESA is in desperate need of reform, not only for the sake of our species, but for the men and women of Central Washington who are negatively impacted by its land use restrictions, impact on property values, and costly permitting requirements. I am proud to launch this working group with House Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman to work towards providing tangible, actionable solutions to the ESA for the betterment of the American people and species recovery.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Endangered Species Act is a well-intentioned but entirely outdated piece of legislation which must be brought into the 21st Century. With hundreds of species being listed under the Endangered Species list but with a dismal 3% having been delisted, clearly something is not working. It\u2019s time to take action,\u201d said House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR). \u201cToday, we\u2019re formally launching the Endangered Species Working Group with members from the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Western Caucus to take the first significant action on this legislation since the 1980s. This year is the 50th anniversary of the ESA, and since its creation it has been twisted and morphed by radical litigants into a political firefight rather than an important piece of conservation law. I\u2019d like to thank Congressman Newhouse and the other members of this working group for taking these initial steps to modernize this archaic law.\u201d\n\nMembers of the Working Group include Reps. Bruce Westerman (R-AR), Mark Amodei (R-NV), Cliff Bentz (R-OR), Paul Gosar (R-AZ), Harriet Hageman (R-WY), John Duarte (CA-13), Judge Carter (R-TX), Jerry Carl (R-AL), and Lauren Boebert (R-CO).\n\nBackground:\n\nSince Congress enacted the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in 1973, approximately 1,700 species have been listed as threatened or endangered, not counting experimental populations. Only three percent of these species have been considered recovered and delisted. In addition, the Biden Administration has taken steps to undo the critical work done by the Trump Administration to reform the ESA. This has left stakeholders and members of Congress frustrated and substantially increased the appetite to find targeted and sustainable reforms to the ESA.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-announces-launch-2023-central-washington-congressional-app", "Newhouse Announces Launch of 2023 Central Washington Congressional App Challenge", "2023-07-14", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced the launch of the annual Central Washington Congressional App Challenge, which is open to all middle and high school students who reside in or attend a school in Washington\u2019s 4th Congressional District. Students may participate individually or in a team of students up to four.\n\n\u201cThe Congressional App Challenge is a wonderful opportunity for all students of Central Washington to represent our region and demonstrate their ingenuity and creativity,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cI strongly encourage any student with a STEM background or who is interested in STEM to create an app and show your skills to the country!\u201d\n\nThe Congressional App Challenge is now open and will run through November 1, 2023. Applicants are welcome to submit their application anytime during this period. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges and given congressional recognition for their outstanding achievements in STEM and computer science. The winning apps will be featured in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., on house.gov, and on the Congressional App Challenge Website. Winning students will be invited to the #HouseofCode reception on Capitol Hill and will be awarded additional prizes, to be announced later.\n\nFor more information about the Congressional App Challenge and submission criteria, click here.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Congressional App Challenge (CAC) was established in 2013 and officially launched by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2015 because Congress recognized that STEM and computer-based skills are essential for economic growth and innovation, and that the U.S. has been falling behind on these fronts. To maintain American competitiveness, it is crucial that the U.S. invests in our youth now and helps them acquire these valuable skills. The CAC encourages students to pursue those skills and recognizes them for their efforts.\n\nLast year\u2019s winner, Advaitha Motkuri of Richland High School designed the winning app \u201cPeople\u2019s Pupil: A Detection in Intoxication.\u201d Her app has the ability to detect whether someone is intoxicated by scanning their pupils and she hopes to introduce it to consumers in the coming years. Click here to see her winning app presentation.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-select-committee-ccp-introduce-legislation-protect-us-farmland", "Newhouse, Select Committee on the CCP Introduce Legislation to Protect U.S. Farmland from Foreign Adversaries", "2023-07-12", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and members of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) introduced legislation to prevent foreign adversaries from exploiting U.S. land near national security sites by giving the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) jurisdiction over any potential land purchases by foreign adversaries.\n\n\u201cSafeguarding our food supply chains and national security from foreign adversaries like the Chinese Communist Party will always be a top priority of mine,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cWe must ensure our government agencies have the necessary resources to stop bad actors from gaining a foothold in our homeland. I am proud to introduce this legislation as a continuation of my efforts to stop the CCP and all foreign adversaries from putting our food supply and national security at risk.\u201d\n\n\"The United States cannot allow foreign adversaries like the Chinese Communist Party and its proxies to acquire real estate near sensitive sites like military bases or telecom infrastructure, potentially exploiting our critical technology and endangering our servicemembers. This bill gives CFIUS jurisdiction over foreign adversary real estate transactions to guard against the threat of the CCP and other adversaries purchasing land for malign purposes, and it also encourages CFIUS to consider food security issues as it evaluates the national security risk of a given transaction,\" said Chairman Mike Gallagher.\n\nRead the full text of the bill here.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe bill would:\n\nGive CFIUS jurisdiction over all land purchases (with exceptions for real estate in urban areas and single housing units) by foreign adversary entities.\n\nAuthorize CFIUS to consider U.S. food security, including via biotechnology acquisition, as a factor in its national security reviews and require the Secretary of Agriculture have a vote in CFIUS reviews of transactions that involve farmland or agriculture technology.\n\nEstablish a negative presumption (\u201cpresumption of non-resolvability\u201d) for CFIUS reviews that raises the approval threshold for CFIUS transactions by a foreign adversary entity purchasing land near sensitive sites (e.g., major military sites, acknowledged intelligence facilities, etc.).\n\nMandate CFIUS filing for foreign adversary entities making land purchases near sensitive sites. This will ensure CFIUS remains apprised of ongoing real estate purchases by foreign adversary entities.\n\nExpand the list of sensitive national security sites designated for CFIUS jurisdiction.\n\nRep. Newhouse has been a leader in protecting American farmland from the Chinese Communist Party and foreign adversaries:\n\nOn February 2, 2023, Rep. Newhouse led his House colleagues in the re-introduction of the Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People\u2019s Republic of China Act. This legislation would prohibit the purchase of public or private agricultural land in the United States by foreign nationals associated with the Government of the People\u2019s Republic of China.\n\nIn January, Rep. Newhouse co-sponsored the Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and Security Act of 2023 (PASS Act), which protects our national security by preventing foreign adversaries from taking any ownership or control of the United States\u2019 agricultural land and agricultural businesses. More specifically, the PASS Act prohibits China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea from purchasing U.S. agricultural land and agricultural companies.\n\nEarlier this year, Rep. Newhouse sent a letter to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack demanding action from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding their failure to conduct oversight of foreign acquisition of U.S. agricultural land.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-legislation-support-tribal-law-enforcement-0", "Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Support Tribal Law Enforcement, Protect Native Communities", "2023-07-06", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Derek Kilmer (D-WA), and Sharice Davids (D-KS) introduced the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act to improve hiring and increase retention for tribal law enforcement officers in order to better protect native communities and help address the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls (MMIW).\n\n\u201cNative tribes in Central Washington and across the nation are encountering significant barriers in recruiting and retaining law enforcement officers for their reservation lands,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cWhile their communities are combatting the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women and high crime rates, they need to be well-equipped to protect families and local businesses. The Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act will empower our law enforcement officers with the necessary resources to ensure the safety of both tribal and non-tribal communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s important for the federal government to respect tribal sovereignty and strengthen public safety,\u201d said Rep. Kilmer. \u201cI\u2019m proud to help introduce the bipartisan Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act with Representatives Newhouse and Davids so that we can take steps to improve the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of crimes in Indian Country \u2013 and ensure that Tribes across the region can recruit and retain the law enforcement officers they need to serve their communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cImproving the recruitment and retention of tribal law enforcement officers is vital to increasing public safety in tribal communities,\u201d said Rep. Davids. \u201cI am proud to join my colleagues in leading this important legislation, which removes administrative barriers and gives tribal law enforcement officers increased access to the same federal benefits, including retirement benefits, as other federal law enforcement officers.\u201d\n\nRead the full text of the bill here.\n\n\u201cThe Colville Tribes strongly supports the \u2018Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act.\u2019 The bill would implement long overdue reforms and remove administrative barriers to tribal law officers enforcing federal laws on their reservation lands. It will also assist the Colville Tribes and other tribes in recruiting and retaining officers, which is critical for rural tribes that have large land bases and not enough officers to adequately patrol.\u201d \u2013 Jarred-Michael Erickson, Chairman, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation\n\n\u201cSupport for Tribal law enforcement recruitment and retention is crucial to addressing many serious systemic public safety issues, including the ongoing crisis of disproportionate violence against Native people and drug-related crime across Indian Country. The issue is particularly pressing for Yakama and other tribes with large-land bases and a severe lack of resources to adequately patrol such a vast area. The federal government must continue to work with Tribes like the Yakama Nation to ensure that we have the tools and funding necessary that give us the law enforcement resources and authorities needed to protect the communities and people who live, work, and raise their families on our lands. The Yakama Nation appreciates Congressman Newhouse's continued work to address long-standing impediments to Tribal sovereignty and our public safety efforts.\u201d \u2013 Gerald Lewis, Chairman, Yakama Nation Tribal Council\n\n\u201cThe Chehalis Tribe strongly supports the bill. Our Tribe is fortunate in that we are able to pay our law enforcement officers competitive salaries but competitive retirement benefits are currently out of reach for Chehalis and most other tribes around the country. If enacted, this will allow Chehalis and other tribes to take care of the officers that patrol and keep our communities safe.\u201d \u2013 Dustin Klatush, Chairman, Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation\n\n\u201cAs in the other regions of the country, law enforcement and public safety is critically important to tribal communities in the Pacific Northwest. The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians supports legislation like the \u2018Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act\u2019 that enhances the ability of Indian tribes to recruit and retain law enforcement officers and better protect their tribal communities.\u201d \u2013 Leonard Forsman, President, Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians\n\n\u201cThe Quinault Indian Nation strongly supports the \u201cParity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act.\u201d This bill will help address barriers in recruiting Officers and takes steps to improve law enforcement on the reservation. Pensions and benefits for Tribal Law Enforcement have long been a negative factor in recruiting and retention placing a major burden on Officers' families. This act will go a long way in providing stability to Officers and positive action Quinault Law Enforcement can take in recruiting and retaining prospective candidates. Law Enforcement is critically important to the safety and security of the Quinault Nation and Tribal Law needs this tool to enhance care for our Officers and their families as they work to keep our Nation safe.\u201d \u2013 Guy L. Capoeman, President, Quinault Indian Nation\n\n\u201cThe Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act is critical in rectifying decades-long lapses in Tribal law enforcement. The lack of equal benefits and protections that are afforded to their state and federal peers directly affects not only the safety and well-being of tribal officers and their families, but also the communities they serve.\u201d \u2013 Rick Peterson, Vice-Chairman, Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa\n\n\u201cThe Choctaw Nation Tribal Police Department is in support of this bill. Tribal law enforcement officers are often subjected to the same physical and emotional rigors as other officers in different jurisdictions, yet they are not rewarded for their efforts with adequate retirement benefits. Unfortunately, this is no different within the Choctaw Nation. This legislation would enable us to recruit and retain more quality officers, which would, in turn, allow us to protect and serve the communities within the Choctaw Nation Reservation more effectively.\u201d \u2013 Jesse Petty, Chief of Police, Choctaw Nation\n\n\u201cThe Stockbridge-Munsee Community strongly supports the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act. This legislation will help end the cycle of having new officers leave once they complete training since the Tribe is unable to compete with the pension benefits available to officers in the state law enforcement system which has come at a great cost to the Stockbridge Munsee Community. We applaud the legislation that will greatly benefit tribal communities by helping to stabilize tribal law enforcement through the retention of trained officers instead of continually training new officers and make our tribal communities safer.\u201d \u2013 Shannon Holsey, President, Stockbridge-Munsee Indian Community\n\n\"Congressman Newhouse's amendments are a vital step in dismantling jurisdictional barriers contributing to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP) crisis. The passage of this bill will address data discrepancies contributing to public safety concerns in Native communities by holding the Attorney General accountable for coordinated approaches for all Department of Justice activities. This will result in more comprehensive data collection practices of public safety data regarding American Indian and Alaska Native people.\u201d \u2013 Esther Lucero, President & CEO, Seattle Indian Health Board\n\nThe following Members are primary co-sponsors of the legislation: Reps. Cole (R-OK), Craig (R-MN), Glusenkamp Perez (D-WA), Kildee (D-MI), McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Schrier (D-WA), Simpson (R-ID), Strickland (D-WA), and Vasquez (D-NM).\n\n\u201cCommunities across the nation rely on law enforcement to ensure safety and security, especially in Indian country. It is important the federal government upholds its trust responsibility and strengthen public safety. I am proud to join as an original cosponsor on this piece of legislation to ensure tribes have the tools to recruit and retain the brave men and women in law enforcement,\u201d said Rep. Cole, Co-Chair of the Congressional Native American Caucus and member of the Chickasaw Nation.\n\n\u201cTribal governments across Minnesota, and the United States, deserve access to all the support and resources needed to ensure the safety of their communities. I\u2019m working with Rep. Newhouse to pass this bipartisan bill to improve hiring and retention for tribal law enforcement officers and provide tribal communities with the tools needed to keep their communities safe,\" said Rep. Craig.\n\n\u201cEvery community depends on law enforcement to fight crime and ensure public safety, including Tribal nations. But right now, Tribal law enforcement officers don't receive the same resources, training, and benefits other federal law enforcement do. I'm proud to work with Republicans and Democrats on this legislation to end this disparity, recruit more Tribal law enforcement officers and help keep Indian Country safe,\u201d said Rep. Kildee.\n\n\u201cFor too long, tribal communities have faced bureaucratic barriers that have made it difficult to recruit and retain law enforcement officers and hindered their public safety. The Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act enacts much-needed reforms to allow tribal officers to enforce federal law and receive benefits available to other federal law enforcement officers. This legislation will help improve safety in tribal communities, and I am proud to join Representative Newhouse in supporting it,\u201d said Rep. Schrier.\n\n\u201cSupport for tribal law enforcement is crucial to protect native communities and strengthen public safety. It\u2019s well past time we make these necessary changes to support local tribes and law enforcement with the resources they need to serve their community,\u201d said Rep. Simpson.\n\nThe Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act will:\n\nAuthorize tribal officers acting under a 638 contract or compact to be considered federal law enforcement officers and enforce federal law, provided they meet certain qualifications, including having completed certain training and background investigation requirements that are comparable to BIA law enforcement officers. This action would eliminate the need for Indian tribes to enter into Special Law Enforcement Commission (SLEC) agreements, which are currently required under existing for tribal officers to enforce federal law and have proven administratively burdensome for tribes to obtain.\n\nTreat tribal law enforcement officers acting under a 638 contract or compact as federal law enforcement officers for purposes of other federal laws, including for benefits applicable to federal law enforcement officers for injury and death, retirement, and pension benefits. Tribal law enforcement officers are currently not eligible for these federal benefit programs and including tribal officers will enhance tribes\u2019 ability to recruit and retain officers, especially in rural areas.\n\nProvide for the Secretary of the Interior to implement procedures for credentialing tribal officers and for the Attorney General to coordinate training and reporting activities.\n\nBackground:\n\nOn May 5, 2023, Rep. Newhouse introduced a resolution to designate May 5, 2023 as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.\n\nIn March, Rep. Newhouse introduced the Bridging Agency Data Gaps & Ensuring Safety (BADGES) for Native Communities Act, a bipartisan bill that strengthens tribal law enforcement and increases public safety in Indian Country.\n\nIn October 2020, President Trump signed two historic pieces of legislation \u2013 Savanna\u2019s Act and the Not Invisible Act \u2013 into law. Rep. Newhouse introduced Savanna\u2019s Act and strongly supported the Not Invisible Act to address the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women (MMIW).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-reintroduces-farm-workforce-modernization-act", "Newhouse Reintroduces Farm Workforce Modernization Act", "2023-07-03", "2023", "2023-07", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) reintroduced H.R. 4319, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, alongside Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), David Valadao (R-CA), John Duarte (R-CA), Mike Simpson (R-ID), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Salud Carbajal (D-CA), Henry Cuellar (D-TX), and Jerrold Nadler (D-NY). The legislation, which passed the House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support in the 116th and 117th Congresses, makes meaningful reforms to the H-2A agricultural guestworker program and creates a first-of-its-kind, merit-based visa program specifically designed for the nation's agricultural sector.\n\n\u201cThe top concern for farmers and ranchers in Central Washington and across the nation is labor, and the problem is only getting worse. As a third-generation farmer, I know first-hand how challenging it is for the agriculture industry to hire and retain labor so we can continue to feed America and the world,\u201d said Rep. Dan Newhouse. \u201cThe Farm Workforce Modernization Act is the solution to creating a secure, reliable agriculture labor program to provide certainty to our farmers and ranchers for a stable and legal workforce for years to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cIn the past few years, we\u2019ve seen labor shortages contribute to high food prices. If it wasn\u2019t obvious before, the pandemic made clear that our country\u2019s agricultural workforce rules are in dire need of reform,\u201d said Rep. Zoe Lofgren. \u201cThe men and women who work America\u2019s farms feed the nation. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act stabilizes the workforce, which will protect the future of our farms and our food supply. It\u2019s well-past time we get this legislation that serves the best interests of our country to the President\u2019s desk.\u201d\n\nClick here for a one-pager.\n\nClick here for bill text.\n\n\u201cIFPA members representing the entirety of the fresh produce and floral supply chains are desperate for reforms that will ensure that we have access to an affordable and reliable workforce. We applaud the authors of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act for once again stepping forward with a bipartisan solution that meets our most pressing labor needs including addressing the burdensome and expensive H-2A program. IFPA stands ready to work with Congressman Newhouse and his colleagues to pass the meaningful reforms we need to continue producing fruit, vegetable, and floral products here in America,\u201d said Robert Guenther, Chief Public Policy Officer, International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA).\n\n\u201cWe thank Representatives Lofgren and Newhouse for reintroducing their bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Ag workforce reform has been a top priority for America's dairy farmers and farmworkers for decades, and NMPF has been working for reform measures that better serve dairy. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act takes a significant step toward the improvements we need, and we applaud Reps. Lofgren, Newhouse, and the bill's other cosponsors for their continued leadership on this difficult issue. NMPF looks forward to continuing to work with these leaders and strengthen the legislation as it advances,\u201d said Jim Mulhern, President and CEO, National Milk Producers Federation.\n\n\u201cThe reality is, access to a stable and reliable workforce is the only way we can continue as an industry. We commend Representative Newhouse for his tireless efforts to reform our broken agriculture labor system,\u201d said Jim Bair, President and CEO, U.S. Apple Association.\n\n\u201cSystems that establish a secure, reliable workforce for American farmers and ranchers are necessary to our food supply. A flexible, efficient and streamlined visa program is a vital part of that, as an estimated half of the U.S. agricultural workforce is foreign-born. NASDA is proud to once again support the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, a bipartisan, comprehensive solution to securing our nation\u2019s food supply by building a stable and reliable workforce. We thank Representatives Newhouse and Lofgren for introducing this legislation and addressing a critical issue for American agriculture,\u201d said Ted McKinney, CEO, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA).\n\n\u201cWe thank Representatives Zoe Lofgren, Dan Newhouse and their colleagues for reintroducing the Farm Workforce Modernization Act this Congress \u2013 a bill that passed the House twice in recent years. Many of us have spent tireless hours negotiating this bipartisan legislation and we commend this reintroduction and look forward to continuing to work toward a viable solution for agriculture,\u201d said Dave Puglia, President and CEO, Western Growers.\n\n\u201cThis country is in a crisis - if we want Americans to be able to eat affordable, safe food and to be able to feed ourselves independently as a nation, rather than rely on imports, we need the House to pass this newly re-introduced bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act and we need to Senate to do its part this time. By making sure we have a legal and reliable workforce for the agriculture industry, it will provide ag producers, their employees, and all American consumers the stability we deserve,\u201d said Rebecca Shi, Executive Director, American Business Immigration Coalition Action.\n\n\"Labor has been a challenge for many years now. I appreciate the dedication of Rep. Newhouse and his colleagues for continuing to seek out solutions. My company is not a large enough operation for H2A to work for us so we rely on agricultural workers outside of that system and they need better assurance of their future and legal status in America,\" said Shane Collins, Chair, Washington Winegrowers Association.\n\n\u201cThe UFW welcomes the reintroduction of the bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Our view is simple: If you feed America, you have earned the right to stay in America. This bill meets that moral imperative \u2013 delivering farm workers\u2019 most urgent priority \u2013 as well as meeting many of the needs of agricultural employers. Farm workers proved themselves essential during the pandemic and continue to put food on Americans\u2019 tables every day. Legal status for these essential immigrant workers is long overdue and we ask all Members of Congress to work for its passage,\u201d said Teresa Romero, President, United Farm Workers (UFW).\n\n\u201cThe current H-2A program's limitation to seasonal employment leaves many industries without the stable workforce that is vital to our food supply chain. Food security is national security, and agricultural labor shortages threaten our ability to grow food for the nation. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act is a commonsense solution that ensures our farmers have access to a legal and reliable workforce and streamlines the process for the future flow of workers,\u201d said Rep. David Valadao.\n\n\u201cAmerica relies on the hardworking men and women who help put food on our table. Our farm workers protect our food security and provide working families with high-quality, affordable food. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act helps the Central Valley by protecting our workforce, ensuring the future of our farms, and streamlining our visa process. I am proud to join both Democrats and Republicans alike in helping reintroduce this crucial piece of legislation,\u201d said Rep. John Duarte.\n\n\u201cThere is perhaps no more important facet of immigration reform for Idaho and its economy than providing a stable and secure workforce for American agriculture. For anyone who doubts the importance of this issue, speak with the farmers and ranchers who feed and clothe our nation \u2013 labor is often their number one concern. It is time for Congress to address this critical issue, and I am proud to join with my colleagues once again in introducing the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which will do just that,\u201d said Rep. Mike Simpson.\n\n\u201cProviding a path to legal residency for the men and women who work to put food on our dinner tables is long overdue. California's farming communities have dealt with worker shortages for years, a problem that got worse during the COVID-19 pandemic. These workers feed Americans and deserve a path to legal residency,\u201d said Rep. Jim Costa.\n\n\u201cFarmers and farmworkers continue to face uncertainty due to our country\u2019s broken and bureaucratic immigration system. By providing an earned path to legal status for those willing to continue working in agriculture as well as a streamlined H-2A visa process, we\u2019ll strengthen our community and promote the enduring farm workforce we need to ensure our nation\u2019s food security. I\u2019m proud to once again stand with a bipartisan coalition to introduce a commonsense path forward with the Farm Workforce Modernization Act,\u201d said Rep. Jimmy Panetta.\n\n\u201cWorking alongside my father in the fields, I witnessed firsthand the struggles and sacrifices that our agricultural labor force endures. The Central Coast's number one industry is agriculture, but our broken immigration system has made it difficult for producers and harvesters alike to find stability. I have spoken with growers about the devastating labor shortages caused by seasonal labor restrictions and complex program applications. By providing earned legal status for existing farmworkers and modernizing the guest worker program, this groundbreaking, bipartisan bill is a major step in reforming our imsmigration system and providing long term industry sustainability,\u201d said Rep. Salud Carbajal.\n\n\u201cSouth Texas agriculture needs a quality, reliable workforce. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act will make long overdue changes to the H-2A program to better serve our farmers and farmworkers. I applaud my colleagues, Reps. Lofgren (D-CA-18) and Newhouse (R-WA-4), for working with me to deliver this important, bipartisan bill,\u201d said Rep. Henry Cuellar.\n\n\u201cThe Farm Workforce Modernization Act is vital legislation that provides much-needed security to farmworkers and their employers, ensuring a stable workforce under fair and safe conditions. As Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee last Congress, I was proud to shepherd the bill to passage in the House with then-Immigration Subcommittee Chair Lofgren. Now, I urge the Majority to bring this bill to the floor once again to finally provide a seat at America's table for those who have long grown the food we serve on it,\u201d said Rep. Jerrold Nadler.\n\nBackground:\n\nFarmers and ranchers across Central Washington and the United States are in desperate need of a high-quality, reliable workforce, farmworkers need a stable future, and the current H-2A guestworker program needs meaningful, bipartisan reform.\n\nThe Farm Workforce Modernization Act was negotiated over eight months in 2019 with input from farmers, agricultural stakeholders, labor organizations, and farmworker advocates. In December 2019, it became the first agriculture labor reform legislation to pass the House of Representatives since 1986. Since its passage, a bipartisan coalition of Members has continually been working to move the bill through the legislative process.\n\nThis legislation:\n\nReforms the H-2A program to provide more flexibility for employers, while ensuring critical protections for workers.\n\nEstablishes a program for agricultural workers in the United States to choose to earn legal status through continued agricultural employment and contribution to the U.S. agricultural economy.\n\nFocuses on modifications to make the program more responsive and user-friendly for employers and provides access to the program for industries with year-round labor needs.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:18:03Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-legislation-help-central-washington-police-0", "Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Help Central Washington Police Officers Address Fentanyl Crisis", "2023-06-30", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the Law Enforcement Officers Preventing Overdose Deaths Act alongside Reps. Pettersen (D-CO), Carter (R-GA), Pappas (D-NH), Neguse (D-CO), Budzinski (D-IL), and Craig (D-MN). This legislation authorizes rural community response pilot grant programs to allow state and local law enforcement agencies to purchase naloxone, an effective tool to prevent and reduce opioid overdose deaths and directs at least 50% of the programs\u2019 grant funding to rural communities.\n\n\u201cIllicit fentanyl is plaguing our communities, and our law enforcement officers are on the frontlines fighting this crisis,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cJust this week, I met with my Central Washington Fentanyl Task Force, and the top issue for our officers is that they do not have enough resources to handle the exponential increase of overdoses. Members of the law enforcement profession are well-trained and prepared to help those in need, and having the ability to administer naloxone during critical incidents has and will continue to save lives of citizens across Central Washington and the nation.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe recent fentanyl crisis affecting America is having an unexpected consequence: budget impacts as small law enforcement agencies struggle to purchase Narcan, the life-saving antidote to fentanyl. Narcan is being used in ever-increasing amounts by first responders as they cope with the meteoric rise in opioid overdoses. It is critical those agencies have access to affordable Narcan,\" said Yakima County Sheriff Robert Udell.\n\n\u201cWith the unprecedented rise in opioid overdoses, law enforcement encounters with individuals experiencing an overdose have become alarmingly frequent. By equipping law enforcement personnel with naloxone, we empower them to save lives, promote community safety, and contribute to the broader efforts in combating the devastating impact of substance use disorder,\u201d said Kennewick Police Chief Chris Guerrero.\n\n\u201cWith the opioid crisis affecting every community in our nation, naloxone has become an essential tool in combating the overwhelming number of overdose incidents that first responders are called to. Officers are generally first on scene of an overdose incident, and the ability to administer naloxone to people in crisis has saves thousands of lives. Many rural law enforcement agencies have budgetary struggles and funding naloxone can be expensive. Federal funding of naloxone will save the lives of citizens in rural communities who are dealing with the opioid epidemic,\u201d said City of Moses Lake Police Chief Kevin J. Fuhr.\n\n\u201cWithout overdose-reversing drugs like naloxone, my mom wouldn\u2019t be alive today. As the global opioid crisis intensifies, fueled by the rise of synthetic illicit substances such as fentanyl, it is crucial that we equip our communities and law enforcement with the tools they need to save lives. This bipartisan bill is a commonsense way to ensure officers, especially those in rural areas, have increased access to medications like naloxone to effectively intervene and save someone who is overdosing. Like so many Coloradans, I am all too familiar with the fear that comes with a loved one who is at risk of overdosing. This bill will save lives and give people a chance at recovery,\u201d said Rep. Pettersen.\n\n\u201cNew Hampshire\u2019s rural communities have been hit hard by the ongoing opioid epidemic, and expanding access to naloxone is a common-sense way to save lives in areas where medical care may take longer to access. Allowing local law enforcement to use grant funds to purchase and carry naloxone will save people from overdoses and ensure rural departments can access this critical resource. I\u2019ll continue working to support the law enforcement officers, first responders, health care workers, and recovery workers who are on the frontlines of this fight as we seek to put an end to this crisis,\u201d said Rep. Pappas.\n\n\"We must take urgent action to prevent drug-related deaths and combat the fentanyl crisis. By ensuring that local law enforcement have access to naloxone, we will save lives and build safer communities,\u201d said Rep. Neguse.\n\n\u201cAs we continue to face an illicit fentanyl, opioid and overdose crisis, it\u2019s essential that our first responders are properly equipped to save lives. I\u2019m proud to help introduce commonsense legislation that would provide rural law enforcement officers with the lifesaving naloxone they need to respond to this epidemic. This is a simple step we can take to prevent the loss of our family members, friends and neighbors in our community,\u201d said Rep. Budzinski.\n\n\u201cNaloxone can save lives \u2013 and we need to do everything we can to get this medicine into the hands of all those who need it. I\u2019m partnering up with Rep. Newhouse on a bipartisan effort to ensure law enforcement officers in rural areas can access and use naloxone and the overdose prevention tools needed to keep their communities safe,\u201d said Rep. Craig.\n\nClick here for the full text of the bill.\n\nBackground:\n\nThis legislation is a re-introduction from the last Congress, H.R.6593. Specifically, this bill:\n\nMakes grants available to local law enforcement agencies.\n\nIncreases naloxone access for rural law enforcement officers.\n\nHelps address the substance abuse, opioid, and fentanyl crisis.\n\nDoes not increase appropriations and does not require an offset.\n\nNaloxone is beneficial to law enforcement through the following:\n\nNaloxone, (frequently referred to by the brand name, \u201cNarcan\u201d) is an FDA approved drug that reverses the effects of opioids, including fentanyl, by blocking their uptake in the bloodstream. If administered quickly, either by injection or nasal spray, it can prevent someone who has overdosed from dying.\n\nState and local law enforcement are often the first ones on the scene in the event of an overdose. If equipped with Naloxone and prepared to deploy it effectively, they can prevent and reduce the number of opioid overdose deaths.\n\nLack of availability and high costs of the necessary personnel, training, and the drug itself are prohibitive to law enforcement agencies \u2013 whose budgets are already and increasingly constrained - seeking to develop effective Naloxone deployment programs.\n\nInitiating a pilot grant program will allow local police departments agencies to access this highly effective tool and develop best practices for successful deployment efforts.\n\nRep. Newhouse has been leading the effort to combat the fentanyl crisis in Central Washington and in U.S. Congress:\n\nLast month, Rep. Newhouse launched the Central Washington Fentanyl Task Force, a working group of consisting of groups and individuals on the local and state levels who are on the frontlines fighting the fentanyl crisis throughout Central Washington. Task Force members include law enforcement, addiction treatment groups, medical professionals, drug court officials, school resource officers, tribal leaders, elected officials, and community leaders. This week, the task force held its first quarterly meeting.\n\nIn March, Rep. Newhouse introduced the William and James Wonacott Act, named after two Yakima brothers who succumbed to fentanyl in separate instances. The legislation enhances penalties for those who sell, give, or distribute any substance that contains two milligrams or more of illicit fentanyl or fentanyl-related substances to another person without their knowledge.\n\nEarlier this year, Rep. Newhouse introduced the Save Americans from the Fentanyl Emergency Act or SAFE Act to permanently schedule all fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-house-committee-natural-resources-exposes-truth-about", "Newhouse, House Committee on Natural Resources Exposes Truth About the Importance of the Lower Snake River Dams", "2023-06-28", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "RICHLAND, WA \u2013 This week, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and the House Committee on Natural Resources hosted a field hearing to discuss the importance the four Lower Snake River Dams have to Central Washington and the Pacific Northwest. Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-OR), House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), and U.S. Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) participated in the hearing.\n\nWatch Rep. Newhouse\u2019s questioning HERE.\n\n\u201cThe four Lower Snake River Dams are the lifeblood of Central Washington and the Pacific Northwest, and it has been an honor to welcome my Congressional colleagues who recognize the benefits these dams bestow upon our region,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cThe facts presented by our expert witnesses today made it overwhelmingly clear that salmon and dams do coexist, and breaching the dams would be devastating to my communities in Central Washington and across the Pacific Northwest. This visit serves as a key reminder that we must not be swayed by the emotional pleas of the ill-informed, but rather embrace the truth, grounded in science in sound policy.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am pleased to have had the opportunity to hold this important field hearing today. The benefits the four lower Snake River dams provide to river communities, electric power cooperatives, the economy, and the environment cannot be overstated. Attempts to remove them or operationally decommission them are misguided, and inappropriate. I greatly appreciate Representatives McMorris Rodgers, Newhouse, and Collins for their participation. I look forward to continuing my efforts on this important issue as Chairman of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries,\u201d said Rep. Bentz.\n\n\u201cThere have been too many back room conversations recently at the highest levels of government focused on tearing out the Lower Snake River dams. What\u2019s worse is that those who rely on them the most \u2014 the families, businesses, and farmers in Eastern Washington \u2014 have been shut out of the discussion. We changed that with today\u2019s field hearing where the voices of our community were heard loud and clear. Thank you to the Natural Resources Committee and my colleagues for hosting this field hearing and showing the world that we will do whatever it takes to save our dams!\u201d said Rep. McMorris Rodgers.\n\nTo learn more and watch the full hearing, click here.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Ice Harbor Dam is one of several dams located on the Lower Snake River. These dams have the capacity to supply energy during periods of high demand, such as severe heat or a winter cold snap, helping to keep the Northwest power system reliable during emergencies. Ice Harbor is an intricately designed project that includes a hydroelectric powerhouse, a navigation lock, two fish ladders and a juvenile fish bypass facility. Members and staff toured Ice Harbor Dam before the field hearing and heard from some of those most directly impacted by the issues at play.\n\nThese dams play a critical role in reducing emissions; between 50 and 60 million tons of cargo are barged through the river system annually. In 2019, it would have taken 150,784 semitrucks or 39,204 rail cars to move the cargo that was barged on the Snake River.\n\nThe Columbia River is the top trade route for wheat, West coast wood, West coast bulk minerals and West coast auto exports. Eleven states export wheat through the river system, and the Columbia/Snake River system accounts for more than 60 percent of all wheat exports. The river system also supports a robust tourism industry in the region. In 2019, 25,000 passengers visited the region on cruise ships and contributed nearly $15 million to the local economy.\n\nThe dams have the combined capacity to generate approximately 3,033 megawatts of electricity. Hydropower has the unique capability to begin generation immediately and without requiring a kickstart from an external power source. Hydropower is also the only renewable energy resource capable of providing base load power. Given the intermittent nature of resources like solar and wind, emissions-free hydropower serves as an ideal complement.\n\nDespite the continuous improvements to the lower Snake River dams, litigious activist groups continue to focus on removing these four dams. In 2016, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) estimated replacing the dams would increase power costs by $274 million to $372 million per year. Six years later, BPA commissioned a study by the San Francisco environmental consulting firm Energy + Environmental Economics which says that the cost of replacing the output from these dams would range from $415 million to $860 million per year through 2045.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-stops-biden-administration-banning-gas-stoves", "Newhouse Stops Biden Administration from Banning Gas Stoves", "2023-06-23", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Yesterday, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced an amendment to the Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill that will prohibit funds for the Department of Energy (DOE) to finalize, implement, or enforce an energy standard on gas stoves. The amendment was adopted by voice vote.\n\nWatch Rep. Newhouse\u2019s remarks HERE or read excerpts from his remarks as prepared below:\n\n\u201cChairman Fleischmann and Ranking Member Kaptur, I rise today in support of my amendment to the Energy and Water Appropriations bill.\n\n\u201cThis amendment would prohibit the Department of Energy from implementing a February 2023 proposed rule which would require, for the first time ever, an energy performance standard for residential cooktops.\n\n\u201cIf this draconian rule were carried out, it would eliminate anywhere between 50-95% of today\u2019s gas appliances.\n\n\u201cThis is unacceptable given the serious negative impacts it could have on American households, restaurants, and communities across Central Washington and rural America.\n\n\u201cGas appliances are at the center American households. They power our stoves, furnaces, water heaters, and fireplaces.\n\n\u201cApproximately 187 million Americans use natural gas because it is affordable, reliable, and safe.\n\n\u201cIt is time for the federal government to stop overregulating our lives and focus on creating solutions that will actually benefit the American people and our energy future.\n\n\u201cI respectfully urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to vote in support of my amendment. I yield back.\u201d\n\nRead the full text of the bill here.\n\nBackground:\n\nOn February 1, 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) proposed an \u201cenergy efficiency standard\u201d for gas cooking products. The proposed rule would require, for the first time ever, an energy performance standard for residential cooktops.\n\nRep. Newhouse has been leading efforts to stop the DOE from banning gas stoves and other gas-powered appliances:\n\nIn January, Rep. Newhouse co-sponsored H.R. 337, the GAS Act, which prohibits federal agencies from banning the use or sale of gas-burning stoves.\n\nIn March, Rep. Newhouse co-sponsored H.R. 1640, the Save Our Gas Stoves Act, which places limits on energy conservation standards for kitchen ranges or ovens under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. The House is expected to vote on this legislation this week.\n\nThis month, Rep. Newhouse voted for the passage of H.R. 1615, the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act, which prohibits the Consumer Product Safety Commission from using federal funds to (1) regulate gas stoves as a banned hazardous product, or (2) issue or enforce a product safety standard that prohibits the use or sale of gas stoves or substantially increases their price. The House is expected to vote on this legislation this week.\n\nOn March 20, 2023, Rep. Newhouse and 24 of his House colleagues sent a letter to DOE Secretary Jennifer Granholm expressing deep concern about the new proposed anti-gas appliance rule. This proposed rule would require, for the first time ever, an energy performance standard for residential cooktops, which would eliminate 95% of today\u2019s gas appliances.\n\nOn March 23, 2023, during a House Committee on Appropriations hearing, Rep. Newhouse asked Secretary Granholm to address constituent concerns that \u201c96% of tested residential gas stove tops\u201d would not be in compliance with the proposed draft rule published in February.\n\nOn March 30, 2023, Rep. Newhouse voted for H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, which included an amendment that prevents the DOE from implementing a gas stove ban. Specifically, the amendment prohibits the DOE from finalizing, implementing, administering, or enforcing the proposed energy conservation standard for cooking products.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-legislation-support-central-washington-winegrape", "Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Support Central Washington Winegrape Growers", "2023-06-22", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the bicameral, bipartisan Farm Crop Insurance Act alongside Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Sens. Patty Murray (D-WA) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) to insure winegrape crops from smoke exposure. The bill requires the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) to carry out research and implement a crop insurance product that covers losses due to smoke exposure.\n\n\u201cWashington state\u2019s wine industry produces some of the best wine in the nation and we need to keep it that way. Right now, the industry faces billions of dollars in losses from wildfires and smoke exposure,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cI am proud to co-sponsor this critical legislation that will ensure our winegrape growers and producers get the necessary funding to be resilient and continue to produce high-quality wine.\u201d\n\n\u201cWinegrapes are essential to economies across our country, and states like California, Oregon, and Washington have been disproportionately exposed to wildfires leading to smoke exposure impacting our winegrapes. Researching the impact that smoke has on our winegrapes and other crops is essential in advancing solutions that will protect these key economic drivers from future natural disasters. Proud to work with Rep. Newhouse and Sen. Padilla to introduce legislation that strengthens crop insurance for winegrowers and helps fully capture the risks associated with growing in these smoke- and wildfire-prone states,\u201d said Rep. Thompson.\n\n\u201cWashington state is the second-largest wine producing state in the country, creating thousands of jobs and fueling tourism across the state. Washington is also seeing an alarming increase in wildfires year after year, which creates a serious smoke exposure problem for winegrape growers across the West Coast. Vineyards in Washington state and all the way down to California need a crop insurance policy for smoke-exposed winegrapes, rather than being forced to rely on ad-hoc disaster assistance from year to year \u2014 and that\u2019s what this legislation will provide. I\u2019m proud that research at Washington State University has played a leading role in studying the impacts of smoke exposure, and this bill takes a critical and needed step to protect our state\u2019s vital wine industry,\u201d said Senator Murray.\n\n\u201cAs climate change intensifies and wildfires become more frequent and extreme, we need to protect winegrape growers and consumers against the damage caused by prolonged smoke exposure. Winegrape growing regions are critical to our economy, especially in California. Growers, vintners, and consumers alike have a stake in the sustainability of winegrowing communities\u2014these bills will help growers make informed decisions about harvesting and selling their crops,\u201d said Senator Padilla.\n\nRead the full text of the bill here.\n\nBackground:\n\nWinegrapes exposed to smoke from wildfires can introduce compounds into the winemaking process that cause smoky, ash-like flavors and result in wines unfit for commercial sale. These off-aromas and flavors become more pronounced over time as wine ages. The legislation requires research and development of a crop insurance product that provides comprehensive coverage for smoke-impacted winegrape growers. The bill also helps to mitigate future financial losses in these key regions of production.\n\nRep. Newhouse serves as Co-Chair of the Congressional Wine Caucus (CWC), which protects the interests of our vibrant wine community from grape to glass. Members of the CWC are joined not only by their deep appreciation of wine, but also their understanding of the wine community's significant economic impact. Wine is produced in all 50 states and generates jobs and revenue in both rural and urban areas. The wine community contributes an estimated $220 billion to the U.S. economy annually and creates the equivalent of more than one million full-time jobs.\n\nIn Washington State, there are more than 800 wineries and over 250 wine and grape growers. The wine industry generates over $9.5 billion in total economic activity with over 14,000 acres of vineyards and 60,000 jobs created and supported by the wine industry. With 14 unique AVAs across the state, Washington's wine industry continues to grow and produce high-quality varieties that are enjoyed all over the world. In addition, Washington State University is one of the country's leading viticulture research institutions and one of only 14 universities in the United States to offer a Viticulture & Enology degree.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-defends-american-farmland-foreign-adversaries", "Newhouse Defends American Farmland from Foreign Adversaries", "2023-06-21", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Last week, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced an amendment to the Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriations bill that will require the Secretary of Agriculture to take necessary actions to prohibit the purchase of U.S. agricultural land by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Russia, North Korea, or Iran. His amendment was adopted by a vote of 34 to 26.\n\nWatch Rep. Newhouse\u2019s remarks HERE or read excerpts from his remarks as prepared below:\n\n\u201cIncreased ownership of U.S. farmland by countries who are not our allies is an alarmingly growing trend that poses a risk to our national and economic security.\n\n\u201cFor example, according to the USDA, the Chinese Communist Party currently owns over 380,000 acres of farmland in the United States, which is worth about $2 billion. But even more shocking than that is the trend: the CCP has increased their purchases by a factor of 10 over the last decade. This poses an immediate threat to U.S. national security and food security.\n\n\u201cWhen I talk to the many farmers and landowners in my district, they express deep concern about this encroachment of our land from foreign adversaries. They agree; we can no longer ignore the writing on the wall, and we must act to stop this threat now before it becomes too late.\n\n\u2026\n\n\u201cMy amendment would bolster Section 765 by directing the Secretary of Agriculture to take any actions necessary to prohibit the purchase of U.S. agricultural land by nonresident aliens, foreign businesses, or any agent, trustee, or fiduciary associated with Russia, North Korea, Iran, or the Community Party of China.\n\n\u201cThis clarity is necessary because adversaries like the CCP will take every opportunity they can to threaten democracy, our republic, and our way of life, including our agricultural supply chains.\u201d\n\nRead the full text of the bill here.\n\nBackground:\n\nRep. Newhouse\u2019s amendment, which was introduced to the House Committee on Appropriations\u2019 Rural Development bill and adopted by a vote of 34 to 26, requires the Secretary of Agriculture to take necessary actions to prohibit the purchase of U.S. agricultural land by non-resident aliens, foreign businesses, or any agent, trustee, or fiduciary associated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Russia, North Korea, or Iran.\n\nRep. Newhouse is a member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, which is committed to working on a bipartisan basis to build consensus on the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party and develop a plan of action to defend the American people, our economy, and our values.\n\nOn February 2, 2023, Rep. Newhouse led his House colleagues in the re-introduction of the Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People\u2019s Republic of China Act. This legislation would prohibit the purchase of public or private agricultural land in the United States by foreign nationals associated with the Government of the People\u2019s Republic of China.\n\nIn January, Rep. Newhouse co-sponsored the Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and Security Act of 2023 (PASS Act), which protects our national security by preventing foreign adversaries from taking any ownership or control of the United States\u2019 agricultural land and agricultural businesses. More specifically, the PASS Act prohibits China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea from purchasing U.S. agricultural land and agricultural companies.\n\nEarlier this year, Rep. Newhouse sent a letter to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack demanding action from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding their failure to conduct oversight of foreign acquisition of U.S. agricultural land.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:15:57Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-legislation-protect-gas-stoves", "Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Protect Gas Stoves", "2023-06-05", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced legislation to prohibit the Department of Energy (DOE) from finalizing a proposed rule that would limit consumer access to gas kitchen ranges or ovens.\n\n\u201cGas appliances are at the center of many American households\u2014they power our stoves, furnaces, water heaters, and fireplaces. Nearly 187 million Americans use natural gas because it is affordable, reliable, and safe. The proposed rule by the Biden Administration would have detrimental effects on American households, restaurants, and communities across Central Washington and the nation,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cI am proud to introduce this legislation to stop the draconian rule proposed by the Biden Administration and protect Americans\u2019 wallets, time, jobs, and freedom. It's time for the government to stop overregulating our lives and focus on solutions that will truly benefit the American people and our energy future. And that starts with them getting their hands off our stoves.\u201d\n\n\u201cNatural gas has been one of the principal drivers to achieving our nation\u2019s environmental and economic goals. From providing affordable energy to consumers to driving down emissions, the benefits this fuel has for our nation are tangible and impossible to ignore,\u201d said Karen Harbert, President & CEO, American Gas Association (AGA). \u201cAny push to ban natural gas would raise costs to consumers, jeopardize environmental progress and deny affordable energy to underserved populations.\u201d\n\n\u201cWhat and how a restaurant prepares its menu are the soul of its business. More than 3 in 4 restaurant kitchens use natural gas to cook. Restaurant owners should have the option to choose the cooking element that best serves their cuisine. We appreciate Congressman Newhouse\u2019s leadership on this important topic.\u201d \u2013 National Restaurant Association\n\nRead the full text of the bill here.\n\nBackground:\n\nOn February 1, 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) proposed an \u201cenergy efficiency standard\u201d for gas cooking products. The proposed rule would require, for the first time ever, an energy performance standard for residential cooktops.\n\nRep. Newhouse has been leading efforts to stop the DOE from banning gas stoves and other gas-powered appliances:\n\nIn March, Rep. Newhouse co-sponsored H.R. 1640, the Save Our Gas Stoves Act, which places limits on energy conservation standards for kitchen ranges or ovens under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. The House is expected to vote on this legislation this week.\n\nThis month, Rep. Newhouse voted for the passage of H.R. 1615, the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act, which prohibits the Consumer Product Safety Commission from using federal funds to (1) regulate gas stoves as a banned hazardous product, or (2) issue or enforce a product safety standard that prohibits the use or sale of gas stoves or substantially increases their price. The House is expected to vote on this legislation this week.\n\nOn March 20, 2023, Rep. Newhouse and 24 of his House colleagues sent a letter to DOE Secretary Jennifer Granholm expressing deep concern about the new proposed anti-gas appliance rule. This proposed rule would require, for the first time ever, an energy performance standard for residential cooktops, which would eliminate 95% of today\u2019s gas appliances.\n\nOn March 23, 2023, during a House Committee on Appropriations hearing, Rep. Newhouse asked Secretary Granholm to address constituent concerns that \u201c96% of tested residential gas stove tops\u201d would not be in compliance with the proposed draft rule published in February.\n\nOn March 30, 2023, Rep. Newhouse voted for H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, which included an amendment that prevents the DOE from implementing a gas stove ban. Specifically, the amendment prohibits the DOE from finalizing, implementing, administering, or enforcing the proposed energy conservation standard for cooking products.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-congratulates-central-washington-students-us-military-1", "Newhouse Congratulates Central Washington Students on U.S. Military Academy Appointments", "2023-06-01", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced that five students from Central Washington had received and accepted appointments to attend U.S. service academies. The appointments followed Rep. Newhouse\u2019s nomination for each appointee. The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation.\n\n\u201cI am truly inspired by the unwavering dedication displayed by these exceptional students chosen to serve at our nation's esteemed military academies. Their remarkable academic achievements, active participation in our communities, and unwavering patriotism prove them to be outstanding representatives from Central Washington,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cCongratulations on your well-deserved appointments, and may your journeys as future leaders in the United States military be filled with triumph and a profound sense of pride. Central Washington is proud of you!\u201d\n\nUnited States Air Force Academy\n\nCaleb Craddock of Okanogan\n\nCaleb Craddock is a senior at Okanogan High School. He is the son of James and Dana Craddock.\n\nBradley Gorham of Kennewick\n\nBradley Gorham is a Columbia Basin College Running Start. He is the son of Aaron and Karen Gorham.\n\nUnited States Military Academy at West Point\n\nCaleb Combs of Kennewick\n\nCaleb Combs is a senior at Southridge High School. He is the son of Thomas and Heather Combs.\n\nUnited States Merchant Marine Academy\n\nLuke Binfet of Grandview\n\nLuke Binfet is a senior at Sunnyside High School. He is the son of Troy and Rachael Binfet.\n\nUnited States Naval Academy\n\nLuke Roskelley of Pasco\n\nLuke Rosekelly is a senior at Riverview Baptist Christian School. He is the son of Brant and Jenny Rosekelly.\n\nBackground:\n\nMembers of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.\n\nFor more information or to obtain an application packet for next year\u2019s nominations, contact Rep. Newhouse\u2019s Yakima office at (509) 452-3243, 402 East Yakima Avenue, Suite 1000.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:08:25Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-requests-submissions-2023-farm-bill", "Newhouse Requests Submissions for 2023 Farm Bill", "2023-05-31", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced he is requesting submissions from local farmers, ranchers, and producers in the agriculture industry for the priorities they would like to see included in the 2023 Farm Bill. Rep. Newhouse will gather submissions and provide the top priorities from Washington\u2019s 4th Congressional District to the House Committee on Agriculture.\n\nCLICK HERE FOR 2023 FARM BILL SUBMISSION FORM\n\nThe deadline for submissions will be Wednesday, June 7th at 5:00 PM PST.\n\nThe Farm Bill is a legislative package that is passed roughly every five years that covers agricultural programs such as crop insurance, research, conservation, rural development, and energy to provide farmers, ranchers, and producers the essential resources they need to feed America.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-votes-cut-spending-restore-fiscal-sanity", "Newhouse Votes to Cut Spending, Restore Fiscal Sanity", "2023-05-31", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cAmerica has a spending addiction. Our national debt is over $31 trillion, and a child born in America today would inherit $4.5 million over their lifetime. For far too long, out-of-control inflationary spending has driven record-high inflation, forced small businesses to shut down, and is continuing to mortgage our children\u2019s futures. The fiscal insanity must come to an end, and this legislation is a historic step in the right direction,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse.\n\nRep. Newhouse continued: \u201cToday, I voted Yes on this legislation because it would lead to the largest spending cut in American history, reducing our deficit by $2.1 trillion. This bill has the potential to put our fiscal house in order, create a smaller government, fight inflation, lower taxes for hardworking Americans, and shift our country back to common sense and conservatism\u2014all while protecting our seniors, veterans, and national security. From cutting spending and taxes, to ensuring full funding for critical veterans\u2019 programs, and enacting work requirements for able-bodied adults\u2014this is a strong bill that can make Congress work again for the people of Central Washington. I remain committed to reducing our national debt, curbing inflation, securing our southern border, and fighting for freedom.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-legislation-expand-consumer-choice-increase-market", "Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Expand Consumer Choice, Increase Market Access for Local Breweries & Wineries", "2023-05-25", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the USPS Shipping Equity Act alongside Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) and 8 original House co-sponsors. This legislation would end the Prohibition-era ban that prevents the United States Postal Service (USPS) from shipping alcoholic beverages to consumers and allow them to ship directly from licensed producers and retailers to consumers over the age of 21, in accordance with state and local laws at the delivery location. This bill is critical in leveling the playing field and increasing consumer and manufacturer choice while bringing in millions of dollars in revenue per year.\n\n\u201cWhile other carriers deliver alcoholic beverages directly to consumers, current law prohibits USPS from taking similar action. Allowing USPS to deliver wine, beer, and spirits produced across our great nation provides another option for shipping carriers. This is extremely beneficial to small craft breweries and locally owned wineries, especially in rural regions like Central Washington, who struggle to gain market access. The time has come for us to shatter these barriers and unlock the tremendous potential of the wine and alcoholic beverage industry,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cThis crucial legislation has the potential to create opportunity for the wine, beer, and spirits landscape, foster economic growth, and empower consumers and businesses alike.\u201d\n\n\"The outdated prohibition on shipping alcohol through the Postal Service is bad for consumers and bad for small businesses\u2014imposing unnecessary costs and hassle. I\u2019m proud to partner with Rep. Newhouse on this long-overdue, bipartisan reform to support local brewers, vineyards, and distillers by improving their affordable shipping options and opening up access to new markets,\u201d said Rep. Wexton.\n\n\u201cWineries, breweries, and cideries in the Salinas Valley and South Bay could use another safe delivery option to get products directly to adults nationwide. This bipartisan bill smartly updates our laws so American-owned businesses can use USPS to distribute to underserved communities in accordance with state laws. It's a win-win-win \u2013 for rural communities, agricultural businesses, and the Postal Service,\u201d said Rep. Zoe Lofgren.\n\n\u201cWhile prohibition may have been repealed in 1933, it is still alive and well in the operations of the Postal Service. The NRLCA would like to thank Congressman Newhouse and Congresswoman Wexton for introducing the USPS Shipping Equity Act, legislation that would end an archaic Prohibition-era ban that prevents the Postal Service from delivering alcoholic beverages to consumers who are over the age of 21. Competitors of the Postal Service are already allowed to deliver these types of products. By allowing the Postal Service to compete as well, it will open up a new revenue source in a growing market. The Postal Service is constantly recognized as the most trusted government agency, and we\u2019re confident if given the chance, and acting within the state and local delivery laws, the Postal Service can be successful in the direct-to-consumer alcohol shipping business.\u201d \u2013 Ronnie Stutts, President, National Rural Letter Carriers Association (NRLCA)\n\n\u201cWineries from the Napa Valley to the Texas Hill Country and the Columbia Valley in Washington have enjoyed great success safely shipping their products directly to consumers. Direct-to-consumer wine shipping is now permitted in 47 states, and was a lifeline for the American wine industry through the pandemic. The USPS Shipping Equity Act will open up one more avenue for wineries to legally get their products to consumers in a safe and effective manner. We want to thank Representative Newhouse for his excellent leadership on this issue.\u201d \u2013 Debra Dommen, Chair, WineAmerica & Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs, Treasury Wine Estates Americas\n\n\u201cWe thank Representatives Newhouse and Wexton for their bi-partisan legislation. As our small, domestic businesses have grown over the past 15 years, allowing the USPS to ship craft spirits will provide access to another important delivery option for small distillers in the U.S. Many of those distilleries are located in rural areas where support of their local Main Street matters. Access to the thirty-one thousand post offices in the U.S. would be a game changer, helping their small businesses to succeed and grow. We hope the Congress will act soon on this important small business initiative.\u201d \u2013 Margie A.S. Lehrman, CEO, American Craft Spirits Association\n\n\u201cSmall and independent breweries produce hundreds of styles of beer, and due to distributor consolidation there are fewer opportunities to get their products to consumers. Direct-to-consumer shipping is a critical way for these businesses to make their low volume products accessible to the people who want to buy it. 11 states and Washington, D.C. already allow breweries to ship beer directly to consumers, the USPS Shipping Equity Act is commonsense legislation that provides those breweries with another way to access the market.\u201d \u2013 Bob Pease, President & CEO, Brewers Association\n\n\u201cNALC applauds Rep. Newhouse for reintroducing the USPS Shipping Equity Act. The bill is an important step toward meeting the growing needs of our customers while generating revenue for the Postal Service, expanding the agency\u2019s service opportunities, and supporting small businesses nationwide.\u201d \u2013 National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC)\n\nRead the full text of the bill here.\n\nOriginal sponsors of the legislation include Reps. Newhouse (WA-04), Wexton (D-VA), Mace (R-SC), Bonamici (D-OR), Grijalva (D-AZ), Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR), Lofgren (D-CA), Cleaver (D-MO), Val Hoyle (D-OR), and Beyer (D-VA).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-releases-statement-supreme-courts-wotus-ruling", "Newhouse Releases Statement on the Supreme Court\u2019s WOTUS Ruling", "2023-05-25", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cToday is a huge win for Central Washington and rural America. The draconian WOTUS rule had cast a cloud of uncertainty over landowners, subjecting them to burdensome regulations that hindered their ability to fully utilize their property. This landmark decision from the Supreme Court is a clear demonstration of our nations\u2019 commitment to upholding the principles of individual property rights and sends a powerful message that the federal government cannot trample upon the rights of American citizens,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse.\n\nNewhouse continued: \u201cWith this decision, our farmers in Central Washington and across America can continue to focus on what they do best\u2014feeding our nation and contributing to our local economies\u2014without the unnecessary fear of unwarranted regulations impeding their progress. Now, I call on the Biden Administration to do its part and rescind its rule which would so clearly be considered unconstitutional by the highest court in the land.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-launches-central-washington-fentanyl-task-force", "Newhouse Launches Central Washington Fentanyl Task Force", "2023-05-24", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) launched the Central Washington Fentanyl Task Force, a vital initiative aimed at combatting the escalating fentanyl crisis plaguing communities across Central Washington and the United States.\n\nThe Task Force is a working group led by Rep. Newhouse consisting of groups and individuals on the local and state levels who are on the frontlines fighting the fentanyl crisis throughout Central Washington. Task Force members include law enforcement, addiction treatment groups, medical professionals, drug court officials, school resource officers, tribal leaders, elected officials, and community leaders.\n\n\"Today, we take a bold step forward in our unwavering fight against the fentanyl crisis that has inflicted immeasurable pain on our families and friends in Central Washington and the United States,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cWe cannot stand idly by while this deadly drug ravages our communities, claiming lives and tearing families apart. The Central Washington Fentanyl Task Force will be a powerful force for change, bringing together the best minds and resources to tackle the growing threat of fentanyl in our region. The devastating impact of the fentanyl crisis requires an all-hands-on-deck approach, and I thank all the dedicated groups and individuals who will join forces to combat this crisis. I am confident that this group will help protect and build a stronger Central Washington.\"\n\nBelow are the members of Rep. Newhouse\u2019s Central Washington Fentanyl Task Force:\n\nKimberly Bershing, RN, BSN, Chief Nursing Officer, MultiCare Yakima Memorial\n\nJoseph Brusic, Prosecuting Attorney, Yakima County\n\nJered Carter, Clinical Supervisor, Sundown M Ranch & Substance Abuse\n\nJudge David Elofson (Retired), Yakima County Superior Court\n\nJarred-Michael Erickson, Chairman, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation\n\nSergeant Chris Foreman, Chelan County Sheriff\u2019s Office & President, Washington State Narcotics Investigators Association (WSNIA)\n\nChief Kevin Fuhr, Moses Lake Police Department\n\nDr. Raul Garcia, Medical Director, Astria Toppenish Hospital\n\nDr. Frank Garner, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Comprehensive Healthcare\n\nChief Chris Guerrero, Kennewick Police Department\n\nDetective Erik Horbatko, Yakima Police Department\n\nAna Johnson, Program Manager, Chelan County Behavioral Health Unit\n\nChief Rob Layman, Sunnyside Police Department\n\nAmanda McKinney, District 1 Commissioner, Yakima County\n\nRep. Gina Mosbrucker, Washington\u2019s 14th Legislative District\n\nDr. John Roll, PhD, Professor and Vice Dean for Research, Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine\n\nSergeant Rafael Sanchez, Yakima Police Department\n\nChief James Shike, Yakama Nation Tribal Police\n\nAlicia Stromme Tobin, Executive Director, Safe Yakima Valley\n\nMegan Tweedy, Community Member\n\nSheriff Robert Udell, Yakima County\n\nAndrew Wonacott, Community Member\n\n\u201cTreatment is an effective intervention for the opiate crisis, but it takes the efforts of everyone to help encourage people to seek recovery.\u201d \u2013 Jered Carter, Clinical Supervisor, Sundown M Ranch\n\n\u201cI applaud Congressman Newhouse for leading the fight in Washington state in regards to the Fentanyl epidemic. One life lost to Fentanyl abuse is too many. Our community and our children's future are in grave danger if we do not come together and work towards combating this poison from continuing to be pushed into our community. The way this Fentanyl is being marketed, distributed and mixed in with other drugs make no mistake the Cartels are targeting our youth and the next generation of our loved ones. I am excited to see what we can do with Federal Government support to fight against those that are bringing this into our homes and work diligently to hopefully solve this issue.\u201d \u2013 Sergeant Chris Foreman, Chelan County Sheriff\u2019s Office & President, Washington State Narcotics Investigators Association (WSNIA)\n\n\u201cWe need to protect the families of our state and get this killer drug off our streets. Too many people including our children are dying every day.\u201d \u2013 Dr. Raul Garcia, Medical Director, Astria Toppenish Hospital\n\n\u201cI look forward to working with this group and Representative Newhouse to be on the forefront of combatting the fentanyl crisis. This is affecting all of our communities and together we can make a difference.\u201d \u2013 Chief Rob Layman, Sunnyside Police Department\n\n\"The proliferation of Fentanyl into our schools, homes and public spaces is a danger that strikes constant fear in the hearts of parents who worry about their children's safety. As a mother to young children, I share in the frustration over the lack of action to eliminate this deadly outbreak from crossing our borders and entering into our communities. I am passionately committed to finding new ways to educate all ages about the extreme risk of Fentanyl and to proactively craft legislation and policies that will prevent Fentanyl from plaguing our communities.\" \u2013 Amanda McKinney, District 1 Commissioner, Yakima County\n\n\u201cI look forward to engaging in conversation addressing the overdose epidemic. Saving lives through evidence-based treatment, like medications for opioid use disorder, is paramount to changing the upward trajectory of deaths that devastate our communities.\u201d \u2013 Megan Tweedy, Community Member\n\n\u201cIf fentanyl has not touched you yet, it will; it is an indiscriminate killer. I am 100% in support of this task force. As a father who has lost two sons to this crisis, we have to do something now! I applaud the leadership Dan Newhouse is taking to identify this crisis and lead efforts to get something in place. As noted, this is a multi-faceted problem that will take everyone's contribution to make a difference from stopping the supply, giving our first responders the tools necessary, educating the public on the crisis, and providing support for those who are impacted or need assistance. I look forward to working with Dan and the Task Force to assist in addressing this crisis head on.\u201d \u2013 Andrew Wonacott, Community Member\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Central Washington Fentanyl Task Force will address the entire spectrum of issues tied to the fentanyl crisis, focusing on enforcement, education, prevention, and treatment. The group will plan to meet on a quarterly basis. The goal of the group will be to research, discuss, and execute well-informed initiatives that will do the following to address the fentanyl crisis in Central Washington:\n\nCompile data from federal, state, and local communities to be able to accurately assess trends in the fentanyl crisis.\n\nAssess current resources available to the public and frontline workers, and where potential shortcomings may exist.\n\nDiscuss potential legislative action on the federal, state, and local levels.\n\nHelp organizations and local leaders educate the public about the dangers of fentanyl and opportunities for treatment.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-legislation-stop-biden-administrations-blatant-land", "Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Stop the Biden Administration\u2019s Blatant Land Grab", "2023-05-22", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced legislation to direct the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to withdraw the proposed rule titled \u201cConservation and Landscape Health.\u201d The proposed rule undermines FLPMA\u2019s multiple-use requirement for BLM lands and would hinder access to public lands for energy and critical mineral development, grazing forest management, and recreation, which would have an outsized effect on Central Washington\u2019s ranchers and its residents.\n\n\u201cIn Central Washington, we know locking up lands with preservationist designations does not automatically guarantee healthy landscapes. In fact, the opposite is often the case,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cFarmers and ranchers are the best stewards of the land, not bureaucrats in Washington D.C. who seek to hamper our land managers\u2019 ability to conserve the land they rely on for their livelihoods. The BLM has time and again shown their aim is to drastically reduce, or even eliminate, grazing on public lands, and this proposed rule is the latest iteration of this effort. I am proud to introduce legislation to rescind it.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Washington Cattlemen\u2019s Association (WCA) exists to protect, preserve and grow the cattle industry in the State of Washington,\u201d said Chelsea Hajny, Executive Vice President, Washington Cattlemen\u2019s Association. \u201cGrazing on public lands is critical to our ranchers. We applaud Congressman Dan Newhouse for introducing legislation to rescind the BLM\u2019s proposed rule that would threaten this grazing. Cattlemen have, and will continue to be, the ultimate stewards of the land while simultaneously producing the most desired protein source in the world.\u201d\n\nOriginal sponsors of the legislation include Reps. Dan Newhouse (WA-04), John Curtis (UT-03), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Mark Amodei (NV-02), Pete Stauber (MN-08), Chris Stewart (UT-02), Russ Fulcher (ID-01), Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Blake Moore (UT-01), Burgess Owens (UT-04), Cliff Bentz (OR-02), and Ryan Zinke (MT-01).\n\nRead the full text of H.R. 3397 here.\n\nBackground:\n\nYesterday, Rep. Newhouse and Senator Cynthia Lummis sent a letter to BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning to point out how the new rule would lock up public land and hurt local communities and request the BLM extend their public comment period to a minimum of 120 days to hear from people across the west about the impacts of the new rule.\n\nBLM\u2019s proposed rule subverts the Congressional \u201cmultiple-use\u201d mandate\u2014established by the Federal Land Policy and Management Act\u2014that federal land and its resources must be utilized for various purposes to \u201cbest meet the needs of the people.\" By enacting a restrictive framework for \u2018conservation leases,\u2019 the rule threatens access to federal lands for other critical purposes such as grazing, mining, outdoor recreation, and energy development projects while giving conservation lease holders the power to prevent access to public lands.\n\nSenators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Mike Lee (R-Utah), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-announces-winners-2023-congressional-art-competition", "Newhouse Announces Winners of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition", "2023-05-16", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Image\n\nWinner: The Pulse of America, Amelia Dufault, 12th grade, A.C. Davis High School\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement announcing the winners of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in Washington\u2019s 4th Congressional District:\n\n\u201cI extend my congratulations to Amelia Dufault of A.C. Davis High School on her winning entry, and my sincere thanks to all of the very talented Central Washington students who submitted artwork for consideration in this year\u2019s Congressional Art Competition,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cAmelia\u2019s vibrant landscape of Mt. Rainier demonstrates artistic mastery and will be a great representation of our beautiful state in the Capitol. I look forward to seeing the beauty of Central Washington every time I walk through the Capitol.\u201d\n\nThe winning entry, The Pulse of America by Amelia Dufault of A.C. Davis High School, is an acrylic painting of Mt. Rainier accompanied by an outdoor landscape. This piece will be hung in the U.S. Capitol alongside winning entries from congressional districts across the country for one year. The winner will be invited to visit Washington, D.C. to attend a reception sponsored by the Congressional Institute, which hosts the annual competition.\n\nRep. Newhouse has invited the second and third place winners, Lucy Korzh (Poem to my grandparents) of Sterling Junior High and Marlene Martinez (Gift of Industry) of A.C. Davis High School, to hang their art in the Tri-Cities and Yakima District Offices, respectively.\n\nThe winning entries can be found below, and you can view all of the 2023 submissions here.\n\nImage\n\nWinner: The Pulse of America, Amelia Dufault, 12th grade, A.C. Davis High School\n\nImage\n\nSecond Place: Poem to my grandparents, Lucy Korzh, 9th grade, Sterling Junior High\n\nImage\n\nThird Place: Gift of Industry, Marlene Martinez, 12th grade, A.C. Davis High School\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-announces-100-members-congressional-western-caucus", "Newhouse Announces 100 Members of Congressional Western Caucus", "2023-05-12", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cThe Congressional Western Caucus is, without a doubt, the preeminent voice for Central Washington and rural America on Capitol Hill. As Chairman of the Western Caucus, I am honored to lead 100 Members from across the United States to advocate for our rural way of life and serve as champions for these communities who feel they have been left behind by the federal government\u2019s over-reaching laws and burdensome regulatory red tape,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cIt is clear to me\u2014just as I know it is clear to my constituents\u2014that the Biden Administration is failing to display the leadership America needs and deserves. Instead of continuing to cater to the radicals in their party, it\u2019s time for them to take a look at how their policies are harming us in rural communities across the country. Because we deserve far better.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-select-committee-ccp-send-letter-tiktok-ceo-censorship-and", "Newhouse, Select Committee on the CCP Send Letter to TikTok CEO on Censorship and Monitoring", "2023-05-12", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and members of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) sent a letter to TikTok CEO Show Chew expressing grave concern about TikTok's ongoing censorship and monitoring individuals who view topics disfavored by the CCP\u2014at what appears to be at the behest of its Chinese-based owner, ByteDance, and the CCP.\n\nIn part, the lawmakers wrote, \"Just last week, TikTok suspended a TikTok account from the Acton Institute, which was sharing video clips from a documentary about Hong Kong newspaper owner Jimmy Lai, who was imprisoned for his support for Hong Kong\u2019s democracy movement. Recent reporting also revealed that TikTok was tracking individuals who interacted with gay content, and a third report published internal documents showing how TikTok\u2019s parent company ByteDance tracks and censors \u201csensitive words\u201d\u2014in practice, topics disfavored by the Chinese Communist Party.\"\n\nLawmakers conveyed to Chew that companies controlled by foreign adversaries have no place censoring American speech or controlling the information space, making six demands to provide the below information no later than May 24:\n\nAll documents and communications related to moderation decisions around Acton\u2019s account, including content censorship, account suspension and reinstatement.\n\nAll policies, guidelines, and communications that describe or discuss content moderation, including the enforcement of \u201ccommunity guidelines.\u201d\n\nAll documents and communications between ByteDance and TikTok regarding content moderation either in the U.S. or abroad.\n\nAll information about TikTok\u2019s \u201cheating\u201d of content on behalf of the CCP, PRC government, ByteDance, or any other PRC entity.\n\nAn explanation of whether TikTok believes that Jimmy Lai\u2019s detention comports with the rule of law or democratic principles and, if not, the implications of Mr. Lai\u2019s detention for press freedom.\n\nAll documents and communications related to the process and methodology of putting TikTok users on lists or tracking them\u2014including but not limited to the tracking of users who watched gay content as reported by the Wall Street Journal.\n\nChairman Mike Gallagher and Representatives Rob Wittman, Blaine Luetkemeyer, Andy Barr, John Moolenaar, Darin LaHood, Neal P. Dunn, Jim Banks, Dusty Johnson, Michelle Steel, Ashely Hinson, and Carlos Gimenez cosigned the letter.\n\nYou can read the full letter here and below.\n\nDear Mr. Chew,\n\nThe U.S. House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party writes to express deep concern and to seek additional information about recent reporting on TikTok\u2019s ongoing censorship and tracking of sensitive topics. Just last week, TikTok suspended a TikTok account from the Acton Institute, which was sharing video clips from a documentary about Hong Kong newspaper owner Jimmy Lai, who was imprisoned for his support for Hong Kong\u2019s democracy movement. Recent reporting also revealed that TikTok was tracking individuals who interacted with gay content, and a third report published internal documents showing how TikTok\u2019s parent company ByteDance tracks and censors \u201csensitive words\u201d\u2014in practice, topics disfavored by the Chinese Communist Party. Each report raises serious concerns about the extent to which TikTok\u2019s decisions continue to track the priorities of its owner, ByteDance, and, therefore, the Chinese Communist Party.\n\nThe Acton Institute\u2019s TikTok account was set up two weeks ago to promote the release of an Acton Institute documentary about Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong media mogul who was imprisoned because of his support for Hong Kong\u2019s democracy movement, which the People\u2019s Republic of China (PRC) repressed. All of the content that the Acton Institute shared on TikTok was about the documentary film. TikTok\u2019s actions to censor the account began almost immediately. TikTok first censored a video that Acton shared which showed the Hong Kong police attacking pro-democracy protestors. Acton continued to share video clips from the documentary.\n\nOn May 2, with no prior warning or explanation, Acton\u2019s account was suspended. After a public outcry, TikTok restored the account but continued to censor some of the video clips from the film for violating TikTok\u2019s \u201ccommunity guidelines,\u201d but it provided no explanation about how or why the clips were in violation. As Acton and the media continued to shine a light on TikTok\u2019s censorship, TikTok eventually restored the videos.\n\nAll these actions reinforce the very serious concerns that Members of Congress\u2014including many Select Committee Members\u2014have repeatedly raised about the extent to which TikTok\u2019s decisions, including decisions about content moderation, are subject to the influence, control, or direction of the CCP and/or the PRC government. TikTok owner ByteDance\u2019s deep links to the CCP are well established. We therefore request additional information about TikTok\u2019s content moderation policies and practices.\n\nAlthough TikTok denies that it moderates content on behalf or at the direction of the CCP or PRC government, TikTok has repeatedly made decisions that are directly aligned with the CCP\u2019s censorship priorities. For example, TikTok has secretly suppressed topics the PRC finds politically sensitive, including its genocide of Uyghur Muslims, the status of Tibet, and the 1989 massacre in Tiananmen Square. It has banned accounts whose posts disparage the \u201cnational honor,\u201d and research suggests that TikTok suppressed videos about midterms and voting last year. In a clear precursor to the censorship of Acton, TikTok even blocked an American teenage Muslim activist who criticized the CCP\u2019s treatment of Uyghur Muslims\u2013only reinstating her account after a public outcry. These decisions raise very serious concerns about the extent to which TikTok is influenced, controlled, or directed by Beijing\u2019s priorities.\n\nThese latest examples of censorship and tracking reinforce the very serious concerns described above. TikTok\u2019s stock answer\u2014that in some cases, it has reinstated content or halted a particular tracking technique\u2014is inadequate because TikTok has never adequately explained how those censorship decisions were made in the first instance or given a complete and comprehensive explanation of how its community guidelines operate in practice. That means that, for every egregious decision that is reversed after a public outcry, there are likely many more such censorship decisions that fly under the radar and therefore aren\u2019t reversed.\n\nWhat we do know is that TikTok\u2019s parent company ByteDance\u2019s founder promised to integrate \u201csocialist core values\u201d into ByteDance technology and that ByteDance\u2019s editor-in-chief, who is the Secretary of its CCP committee, vowed that the CCP committee would \u201ctake the lead\u201d across all product and business lines.\n\nForeign adversaries should not be allowed to censor Americans\u2019 speech directly or indirectly or to control the information space through which Americans access news.\n\nWe therefore request that you provide the following information by May 24, 2023:\n\nAll documents and communications related to moderation decisions around Acton\u2019s account, including content censorship, account suspension and reinstatement;\n\nAll policies, guidelines, and communications that describe or discuss content moderation, including the enforcement of \u201ccommunity guidelines\u201d;\n\nAll documents and communications between ByteDance and TikTok regarding content moderation either in the U.S. or abroad;\n\nAll information about TikTok\u2019s \u201cheating\u201d of content on behalf of the CCP, PRC government, ByteDance, or any other PRC entity;\n\nAn explanation of whether TikTok believes that Jimmy Lai\u2019s detention comports with the rule of law or democratic principles and, if not, the implications of Mr. Lai\u2019s detention for press freedom; and\n\nAll documents and communications related to the process and methodology of putting TikTok users on lists or tracking them\u2014including but not limited to the tracking of users who watched gay content as reported by the Wall Street Journal.\n\nThe House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party has broad authority to \u201cinvestigate and submit policy recommendations on the status of the Chinese Communist Party\u2019s economic, technological, and security progress and its competition with the United States\u201d under H. Res. 11.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-urges-biden-administration-stand-potato-growers-trade-dispute", "Newhouse Urges Biden Administration to Stand Up for Potato Growers in Trade Dispute with Japan", "2023-05-12", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Dan Kildee (D-MI) and U.S. Sens. Jim Risch (R-ID) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) led 31 of their colleagues to urge the Biden Administration to support American potato growers gain access to additional global markets.\n\nU.S. potato exports reached a record $2.1 billion in sales in 2022, with Japan being a top export market for U.S. frozen potatoes. However, fresh \u201ctable-stock\u201d potatoes, a category that includes common types of potato like Russets and Reds, are blocked for export by Japanese law despite decades of negotiations. The U.S. potato industry estimates that access to the Japanese market will result in an additional $150 million per year in exports.\n\nIn a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, the Members write:\n\n\u201cTable stock access to Japan was first requested almost 30 years ago. It was elevated to a top priority in U.S.-Japan plant health negotiations in September 2019. However, despite the efforts of USDA\u2019s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Japan continues to delay substantive negotiations on table stock access, including with respect to our most recent request for Japan to provide a Pest Risk Assessment (PRA).\u201d\n\n\u201cThe U.S. potato industry thanks Senators Cantwell and Risch, Congressmen Newhouse and Kildee, along with all the signatories to this important letter. Access to Japan for U.S. fresh potatoes would result in a 10% increase in global exports for our industry, roughly $150 million annually. This negotiation is highly-charged politically in Japan and the strong support from these members of Congress is essential in countering that pressure and seeing our goal for American growers achieved.\u201d \u2013 Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato Council\n\nYou can read the full letter here and below.\n\nDear Secretary Vilsack,\n\nWe are requesting your assistance on opening the Japanese market for U.S. fresh table stock potatoes. This is a vital international trade issue and if successful, the U.S. potato industry estimates that this access will result in an additional $150 million per year in exports.\n\nTable stock access to Japan was first requested almost 30 years ago. It was elevated to a top priority in U.S.-Japan plant health negotiations in September 2019. However, despite the efforts of USDA\u2019s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Japan continues to delay substantive negotiations on table stock access, including with respect to our most recent request for Japan to provide a Pest Risk Assessment (PRA).\n\nJapan already conducted a thorough review of U.S. fresh potatoes in 2006 when the market was opened for U.S. potatoes for processing. During this review, the U.S. potato industry addressed all Japanese technical concerns with comprehensive mitigations. There is no valid phytosanitary justification for the market to remain closed or for the government\u2019s current refusal to negotiate.\n\nThe U.S. potato industry has a proud history of exporting fresh potatoes to many markets in the Indo-Pacific, including South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand. These exports occur safely and routinely throughout the year, providing benefits for the consumers in those countries and our growers here in the United States.\n\nWe strongly urge you to elevate this issue with your counterparts in Japan with the goal of receiving a PRA before the upcoming bilateral negotiation this Fall 2023. We believe that a resolution is only possible with strong political support in the United States.\n\nThank you for your attention to this important trade matter for U.S. agriculture.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-speaks-majority-leader-house-floor-votes-yes-strengthen-border", "Newhouse Speaks to Majority Leader on House Floor, Votes Yes to Strengthen Border", "2023-05-11", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) spoke on the House floor prior to voting Yes for H.R. 2, the Secure Border Act of 2023 with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) about the importance of strengthening the border while providing essential reforms to immigration, asylum, and workforce laws.\n\n\u201cBorder security is national security, which is why tackling the crisis on our southern border is crucial to delivering a nation that\u2019s safe for the American people. The Biden Administration has offered no long-term solution and to date has been a failure at securing our southern border,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cTo end this crisis, we must secure our border while also including essential reform to our agricultural workforce laws. Without a stable workforce, our farmers and ranchers struggle to harvest and tend to their crops. This poses a direct threat to our nation's food security, national security, and economic prosperity.\u201d\n\nRep. Newhouse continued: \u201cCongress should only implement E-Verify if we simultaneously stabilize our agricultural workforce, remove the seasonality requirement from the H-2A agricultural visa program, and provide wage reform that ensures H-2A wages and benefits are more market-based. After many discussions with House leadership, they have committed to addressing the agriculture workforce and E-Verify program concerns I raised. With their assurances of a solution and additional legislative language that ensures these concerns will be addressed should a final border security bill be sent to the President, I am proud to vote Yes on H.R. 2 and feel confident that we have made this a strong bill that will secure our southern border, protect our communities, and provide certainty to the agricultural industry.\u201d\n\nFull remarks as prepared below:\n\nRep. Newhouse:\n\nHouse Republicans know that border security is national security, which is why tackling this crisis is crucial to fulfilling our promise to the American people and delivering a nation that\u2019s safe.\n\nSince President Biden took office, there have been over 5 million illegal crossings over our southern border and more than 1.3 million people have evaded apprehension.\n\nAt the same time, fentanyl is pouring over the Southwest border and into our communities, killing Americans at catastrophic rates.\n\nOn May 11th, Title 42 is set to expire, which is only going to exacerbate the current border crisis.\n\nPresident Biden and our Democratic colleagues have offered no long-term solution.\n\nWhile H.R. 2 does much to strengthen the border, it fails to address an issue critical to America\u2019s farmers\u2014reliable access to agricultural workers. We need essential reform to our immigration, asylum, and workforce laws\u2014issues I have been relentlessly working on since coming to Congress.\n\nThe United States is blessed with fertile lands and a climate conducive to agricultural productivity. However, without an adequate workforce, our farmers and ranchers struggle to harvest and tend to their crops. This poses a direct threat to our nation's food security, national security, and economic prosperity.\n\nMandating E-Verify would have a devastating impact on American agriculture, including processing of agricultural products, if it were to be enacted without reforms to our agricultural labor system. They must go hand in hand. The current status quo is not working for our farmers, and we must address this crisis.\n\nWe cannot mandate E-Verify without stabilizing our existing agricultural workforce, removal of the seasonality requirement from the H-2A agricultural visa program, and wage reform that makes H-2A wages and benefits more market-based.\n\nWith the amended legislative language, I support H.R. 2 but seek a commitment from leadership and my colleagues that we continue the important work on true bipartisan legislation that will resolve the workforce needs in our industry.\n\nThank you, Mr. Leader. We need real reforms that will ensure our farmers and ranchers have the workforce they need to feed our country and ensure our food security and economic prosperity.\n\nI yield back.\n\nMajority Leader Scalise:\n\nI want to thank my good friend for yielding. I also want to thank you for your unwavering support of American agriculture. The industry is lucky to have such a strong advocate and champion in Congress.\n\nI am proud to bring HR 2 to the Floor today \u2013 it is the strongest border security bill this House has ever considered. I want to thank Chairmen Jordan, Green, and McCaul for their tireless work to put together this bill at such a pivotal time with Title 42 expiring today and our border crisis only getting worse. And I\u2019d like to thank our lead sponsors, Mario Diaz Balart and Tom McClintock \u2013 they were both instrumental in getting this deal done.\n\nDan, I want to thank you for working with us \u2013 I know you have some concerns, but I am glad we have been able to work through those concerns.\n\nAs Majority Leader, I can commit to you that we will continue to work with you on legislation to address the workforce needs of our agriculture industry.\n\nBackground:\n\nH.R. 2, the Secure Border Act of 2023, is the strongest and most consequential border security and immigration enforcement to date, fulfilling key promises made by House Republicans to do the following:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-reintroduces-bicameral-bill-standardize-food-date-labels-cut", "Newhouse Reintroduces Bicameral Bill to Standardize Food Date Labels, Cut Food Waste", "2023-05-09", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) reintroduced the bicameral Food Date Labeling Act, a bill designed to end consumer confusion around food date labeling by standardizing date labels on food products to ensure usable food is not thrown away.\n\n\u201cWhile we in Central Washington, just like people across the nation, continue to struggle with high prices in the grocery store, an estimated 40 percent of the food production in the U.S. goes to waste. It's important Americans are not prematurely throwing out safe food\u2014and that starts with bettering our food labeling practices,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse, co-chair of the Food Recovery Caucus. \u201cThe Food Date Labeling Act will end the consumer confusion around food date labeling so we can reduce the amount of food wasted in our nation and allow Americans to save more of their hard-earned money.\u201d\n\n\u201cOur current food labeling practices are outdated, confusing, and completely arbitrary, resulting in around 90 percent of Americans prematurely throwing out perfectly safe food. This staggering waste takes a toll on families\u2019 wallets, on the environment, and on the economy,\u201d Pingree, co-chair of the Bipartisan Food Recovery Caucus. \u201cBy standardizing the food date labeling system and making labels less confusing for consumers, the bipartisan Food Date Labeling Act will help ensure food is being used and eaten, rather than being thrown out,\u201d said Rep. Pingree.\n\n\u201cThis legislation would provide consumers and grocers with a clear, consistent food labeling system. Current labels lack clarity about when products are safe to eat\u2014discouraging donations and contributing to food waste and insecurity. The Food Date Labeling Act is an important step toward streamlining our labeling process and reducing the 40 percent of our nation\u2019s food supply that is thrown away every year,\u201d said Senator Blumenthal.\n\nFull text of the bill can be found here.\n\nBackground:\n\nCurrently, there are no federal regulations related to date labels on food products, aside from infant formula. Date labeling regulations are left up to states, which means consumers are left trying to sort out a patchwork of confounding terms. \u201cSell by,\u201d \u201cuse by,\u201d \u201cfreshest on,\u201d and \u201cexpires on\u201d are just a few of the phrases currently being used on food products.\n\nThe Food Date Labeling Act establishes an easily understood food date labeling system\u2014\u201cBEST If Used By\u201d communicates to consumers that the quality of the food product may begin to deteriorate after the date and \u201cUSE By\u201d communicates the end of the estimated period of shelf life, after which the product should not be consumed. Under the bill, food manufacturers can decide which of their products carry a quality date or a discard date. It also allows food to be sold or donated after its labeled quality date, helping more food reach those who need it.\n\nAn estimated 40 percent of food produced in the U.S. is wasted. Domestic food production accounts for significant land use, water usage, and energy consumption and results in 11% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Consequently, recovering food helps reduce climate change and ensures that the hard work and resources that go into producing food is not wasted.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-leads-resolution-designate-national-day-awareness-missing-0", "Newhouse Leads Resolution to Designate National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls", "2023-05-05", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Rep. Ra\u00fal Grijalva (D-AZ) led their House colleagues in introducing H. Res. 353, a resolution to designate May 5, 2023 as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.\n\nThe resolution demonstrates the lawmakers\u2019 solidarity with the families and loved ones of missing and murdered Indigenous women, and it calls on the people of the United States to commemorate the lives of American Indian and Alaska Native women whose cases are documented and undocumented in public records and the media.\n\n\u201cIndigenous women and girls living on reservations experience murder rates of more than 10 times the national average, and more than 4 out of 5 Indigenous women have experienced violence. These rates are unacceptable,\" said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cWe must do more to ensure these crimes are solved and no longer under-reported or under-investigated. Designating May 5th as National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls will help shine a light on these heartbreaking tragedies and serve as a reminder to Congress that we must continue to support our Indigenous communities as we work to bring them the justice they deserve.\u201d\n\nHe was joined by Reps. McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Johnson (R-SD), Cole (R-OK), Bice (R-OK), Stauber (R-MN), Pocan (D-WI), Davids (D-KS), DelBene (D-WA), Smith (D-WA), LaMalfa (R-CA), Smith (R-NE), Salazar (R-FL), Rosendale (R-MT), Armstrong (R-ND), Stewart (R-UT), Joyce (R-OH), Moore (D-WI), Matsui (D-CA), Gallego (D-AZ), Porter (D-CA), Norton Holmes (D-DC), McCollum (D-MN), Bonamici (D-OR), Stansbury (D-NM), Blumenauer (D-OR), Brownley (D-CA), Tokuda (D-HI), Case (D-HI), Huffman (D-CA), Fernandez (D-NM), Pingree (D-ME), Kilmer (D-WA), Schrier (D-WA), Stanton (D-AZ), Val Hoyle (D-OR), and Soto (D-FL).\n\nThe resolution is also supported by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes, Yakama Nation, Seattle Indian Health Board, Urban Indian Health Institute, National Indigenous Women\u2019s Resource Center, and Muscogee (Creek) Nation.\n\n\u201cThis resolution recognizes the untold numbers of Indigenous women and girls who have gone missing or murdered, as well as the many lives that have been impacted by their absence. May 5th serves as an important reminder to renew our efforts here in Congress and under Secretary Haaland\u2019s leadership to make sure tribal governments have the access to resources they need to address this crisis of violence. I want to thank Congressman Newhouse for co-leading this resolution and for helping to bring this issue to the forefront of our national conscience.\u201d \u2013 Rep. Grijalva, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member\n\n\"The Colville Tribes appreciates and supports the efforts of Rep. Dan Newhouse, Ranking Member Grijalva, and others in Congress to keep attention focused on the problem of missing and murdered Indigenous women. Despite receiving greater attention in recent years, the problem persists as Native women still suffer violence at rates much higher than the national average. The Colville Tribes would welcome a MMIW law enforcement presence specifically dedicated to serve the Pacific Northwest.\" \u2013 Jarred-Michael Erickson, Chairman, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation\n\n\u201cThe National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) commends the efforts taken today by Representative Dan Newhouse and Representative Ra\u00fal Grijalva and other members of the House of Representatives to recognize May 5, 2023, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) and Girls,\u201d said NCAI Treasurer Shannon Holsey. \u201cWe need new collaborations to engage with Indigenous women, families, communities, and governments to remove systemic barriers and identify solutions centered on women\u2019s health and safety. Native women are victimized at rates of more than ten times that of other women and there is no time to waste to not only raise awareness of this epidemic, but to act and save the lives of our mothers, sisters, and daughters and today\u2019s resolution rightfully calls on more hard work to be done to bring this ongoing crisis to an end.\u201d \u2013 Shannon Holsey, President of Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians, Co-Chair of NCAI\u2019s Violence Against Women Task Force, and Treasurer of NCAI\n\n\u201cThe Yakama Nation appreciates and supports the diligence of members of Congress, particularly Congressman Dan Newhouse, at increasing the awareness of the continued crisis of violence against Indigenous people. While the collection of data is important, we must now implement sound and effective policies and programs to combat this violence and we urge that funds and personnel are made available at every level of government so that those committing these acts are prosecuted and all possible corrective actions are taken to protect Indigenous people, especially our women and girls.\" \u2013 Gerald Lewis, Chairman, Yakama Nation Tribal Council\n\n\u201cWe are grateful to Representative Newhouse for introducing his MMIW resolution and for his efforts to bring attention to this crisis. Holding this space in remembrance for families and relatives is important for healing in our communities. We must all take meaningful action every day to address this crisis and uplift Indigenous voices and leadership.\u201d \u2013 Abigail Echo-Hawk, Executive Vice-President of Seattle Indian Health Board and Director of Urban Indian Health Institute\n\n\u201cThe National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) recognizes and honors the countless American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women and girls who have been murdered or gone missing and provides a space for families and survivors who continue to raise awareness and seek justice, healing, and lasting change. The National Indigenous Women\u2019s Resource Center (NIWRC) thanks Representatives Grijalva and Newhouse for designating May 5 as the National Day of Awareness for MMIWG.\u201d \u2013 Lucy R. Simpson, Executive Director, National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (NIWRC)\n\n\u201cThe Muscogee (Creek) Nation has been aggressively exercising its sovereign powers pursuant to the McGirt decision and tribal VAWA provisions to protect the women and children on our reservation lands. This resolution marks another step towards addressing the ongoing tragedy of missing and murdered Indigenous women and children. For far too long their faces, their stories and their pain has been ignored. So it is right and just that Congress set aside a day to remember those who have been lost and those who still need our help.\u201d \u2013 Principal Chief David Hill, Muscogee (Creek) Nation\n\n\u201cToo many women in America find themselves living in fear of becoming a victim of violence and predatory behavior. This is especially true in Washington State, where Native American women are murdered or go missing at the second-highest rate in the country. This is a statistic we should be doing everything in our power to change for the tribes in our Eastern Washington community. I\u2019m proud to help lead this resolution to stand with the families of every victim and reaffirm our commitment to ending this nationwide crisis before another innocent life is lost.\u201d \u2013 Rep. Rodgers\n\n\u201cMuch work remains to be done to solve the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. As a long-time leader on this issue, I am proud to join my colleagues in introducing this resolution recognizing the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. We must continue working together on a bipartisan basis to ensure Tribes have the resources they need to address this crisis.\u201d \u2013 Rep. Gallego\n\n\u201cAmerican Indian women living on reservations face murder rates more than 10 times the national average and four in five American Indian women will experience violence in their lifetime. These statistics are unacceptable. I\u2019m proud to shine a light on these tragedies and will continue to advocate for vulnerable Native populations\u2014this day of awareness is much needed.\u201d \u2013 Rep. Johnson\n\n\u201cAmerican Indian and Alaska Native women have been disproportionately targeted by dangerous predators and experience murder rates of more than 10 times the national average. Because of this, bringing awareness to the missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls crisis and providing for additional resources to combat violence in Indian Country is imperative. I\u2019m proud to join my colleagues in introducing this important resolution so that we never forget this critical fight.\u201d \u2013 Rep. Cole, Co-Chair of the Congressional Native American Caucus and Member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma\n\n\u201cI strongly express my support for the designation of May 5, 2023, as the \u2018National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls\u2019. Not only are Indigenous people disproportionately the victims of violence in America, but also in Oklahoma. A recent study by the Urban Indian Health Institute rated Oklahoma in the top 10 states for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. We must continue working to bring awareness to these heartbreaking tragedies so that affected families may find justice.\u201d \u2013 Rep. Bice\n\n\u201cAs a former law enforcement officer, I know that our Native American communities face disproportionately high rates of violence, including in my home state of Minnesota. I co-sponsored this resolution to raise awareness of the heartbreaking crisis of high rates of missing and murdered Indigenous women, and to recognize the additional work needed to keep them safe.\u201d \u2013 Rep. Stauber\n\n\u201cIndigenous women and girls are often at greater risk of harm and abuse. They experience murder rates far above the national average. Designating May 5th as a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls I hope will help motivate action to help their plight.\u201d \u2013 Rep. LaMalfa\n\n\u201cIndigenous women are murdered and disappear at rates that far exceed other communities. Designating May 5th as \u2018National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls\u2019 will cast a light on appalling tragedy and help mitigate the suffering of Indigenous women who desperately need our support.\u201d \u2013 Rep. Rosendale\n\n\u201cThere is a crisis of violence against Native American women and girls. It\u2019s critically important to raise awareness and help bring an end to these heartbreaking acts of violence against Native Americans. The families and communities deserve answers.\u201d \u2013 Rep. Armstrong\n\n\u201cI stand in solidarity with the mourning relatives of the missing and murdered Indigenous women in New Mexico and across our country. I want them to know we see their pain, and they are not alone. Sadly, Native women, girls, and relatives are murdered at a rate more than 10 times the national average. Together we can work to end violence against Native people and build healthy and thriving communities. The reauthorization of the 2022 Violence Against Women Act improved coordination among law enforcement, and provided additional resources for Indigenous families and communities. I\u2019m proud to cosponsor this resolution and recognize May 5th as the \u2018National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.\u2019 Their families deserve healing. Our missing and murdered sisters and relatives deserve justice.\u201d \u2013 Rep. Fern\u00e1ndez, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs\n\n\u201cThe disproportionate rate of violence against Indigenous women is staggering, with native women facing murder rates more than 10 times the national average. As the lead Democrat on the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, I have been proud to secure much needed resources at the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Health Service to stop these terrible tragedies. But there is still much more to be done to protect native women. This resolution not only recognizes and sheds a light on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls epidemic in Maine and across the country but signals our renewed dedication to strengthening federal protections for Tribal communities.\u201d \u2013 Rep. Pingree\n\n\u201cAmerican Indian and Alaskan Native women face disproportionate rates of violence, with more than 1.5 million of these women experiencing violence in their lifetime. By designating May 5th as National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls, we hope to increase awareness of these serious disparities and call greater attention to the work that still needs to be done. I am honored to join Representative Newhouse and bring attention to this crisis.\u201d \u2013 Rep. Schrier\n\n\u201cThe silent crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women continues to wreak havoc on Native communities throughout our country. Currently, murder rates of Native women are ten times the national average, with homicide being the leading cause of death. I thank Representative Newhouse and Representative Grijalva who are working to ensure all Native women and children can live safely, without fear.\u201d \u2013 Rep. Davids\n\n\u201cThere have been an alarming number of missing and murdered Indigenous women across the U.S., and we know too many of these cases also go unreported and are therefore uncounted entirely. In Washington state, more than four times as many Indigenous women go missing than their white counterparts, yet these cases receive little or no media attention. Although Washington state created the nation\u2019s first alert system for missing Indigenous people to help address this issue, we must do more to reverse this national trend. This resolution is a critical step toward raising awareness and providing justice for Indigenous women in Washington state and across the nation.\u201d \u2013 Rep. DelBene\n\n\u201cIndigenous women in Washington State are about four times as likely as a white woman to go missing and often these crimes go under-reported and under-investigated. This is an unacceptable reality that we must do better to address. In my district, the Urban Indian Health Institute in Seattle provides the leading research on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). We must continue to put funding behind these organizations to advance solutions for the families and communities that have been devastated by this crisis. I\u2019m proud to support this resolution to designate May 5th, 2023, as the \u201cNational Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls\u201d to shed more light on this urgent crisis.\u201d \u2013 Rep. Smith\n\n\"Although the epidemic of missing Indigenous people spans the country, these tragic crimes are often ignored. Tribal members in my district have been putting in the hard work to protect their people, and last year held the first-of-its-kind MMIWP Summit \u2013 but they can\u2019t do it all alone. We have to shine a light on this crisis, and by designating May 5th as the National Day of Awareness for MMIW, we can call attention to this pervasive issue and get tribal communities the focus and support needed to end this injustice.\u201d \u2013 Rep. Huffman\n\n\u201cTragically, many Indigenous women and girls have experienced violence, exploitation, and even death. This demands our collective attention and action. By designating a National Day of Awareness, we honor the memory of those we have lost, support the families left behind, and reaffirm our commitment to addressing the root causes of this crisis. Congress must continue to advocate for comprehensive solutions that empower Indigenous communities, improve public safety, and ensure that every missing and murdered Indigenous woman and girl is not forgotten.\u201d \u2013 Rep. Kilmer\n\n\u201cI join my colleagues in this bipartisan effort to recognize May 5th as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) and Girls. Too many of my Native sisters have been taken from their communities and their families are left with no answers or justice. Today and every day, I will keep working to build on the efforts Congress has taken to address this epidemic of violence and save lives.\u201d \u2013 Rep. Moore\n\n\u201cToday, we recognize and honor the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives by designating May 5 as a day of memory and of action. This day serves as a solemn reminder of the crisis facing Indigenous communities across the country and the world. It is a call to action to address the systemic violence, racism, and historic injustices that have enabled this crisis to persist. We must come together to support survivors, uplift the voices of families and communities who have suffered losses, and to demand accountability from those responsible as we work to address systemic violence against Indigenous people, expand support services for survivors and families, and work for justice.\u201d \u2013 Rep. Stansbury\n\n\u201cI am grateful to Rep. Dan Newhouse and Rep. Raul Grijalva for casting a light on a little known but very alarming crisis in my Hawai\u2018i: the plight of missing and murdered women and girls who are kanaka maoli \u2013 of Native Hawaiian ancestry. According to a report by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the Hawai\u2018i State Commission on the Status of Women, more than a quarter of the missing girls in Hawai\u2018i are Native Hawaiian, and 43 percent of sex trafficking cases in Waikiki involve Native Hawaiian girls. While their measure rightly calls attention to this crisis by proposing to designate May 5th of each year as \u201cThe National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls\u201d, it also demonstrates solidarity with the families and friends of victims and recognizes that much more work must be done to deal with what is a national crisis.\u201d \u2013 Rep. Case\n\n\u201cThe epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls is one of the most under-reported, under-discussed, and under-funded tragedies in America today. Bringing awareness to this silent crisis\u2013and ensuring the federal government treat it with the attention it deserves\u2013is the first step towards delivering justice.\u201d \u2013 Rep. Stanton\n\n\u201cIndigenous women are murdered at a rate ten times higher than the national average. On the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, we must recommit to providing the resources needed to address this disproportionate level of violence facing Indigenous women.\" \u2013 Rep. Pocan\n\n\u201cOn this National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, we once again acknowledge that Native women continue to be disproportionately likely to experience sexual assault and violence in their lifetimes. I stand in solidarity with American Indian and Alaska Native communities demanding justice, and I echo their calls for the federal government to do more to end this epidemic and work in partnership with tribal communities to get them the support they need.\u201d \u2013 Rep. Porter\n\n\u201cI am proud to support the resolution to recognize May 5th as a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls. This day serves as a powerful reminder to honor the lives of those we have lost and to come together in solidarity with Indigenous communities across the nation. Through education, awareness, and action, we can work towards a hopeful future where all women and girls are valued, protected, and respected. Let us continue to raise our voices and let this day be a symbol of our commitment to creating a brighter future for all.\u201d \u2013 Rep. Soto\n\n\u201cThere is much more work to be done to address the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). I join my colleagues in introducing this resolution to promote awareness of the disproportionate rates of violence perpetrated against our Indigenous neighbors. We must continue to stand with Tribal communities in working to ensure their safety, and I will keep working to invest federal resources to fight this injustice.\u201d \u2013 Rep. McCollum\n\nClick here for the full text of the resolution.\n\nBackground:\n\nOn March 2, 2023, Rep. Newhouse introduced the Bridging Agency Data Gaps & Ensuring Safety (BADGES) for Native Communities Act, a bipartisan bill that strengthens tribal law enforcement and increases public safety in Indian Country. The legislation addresses federal inefficiencies that hurt Bureau of Indian Affairs law enforcement recruitment and retention, increases the effectiveness of federal missing persons resources, and gives resources to Tribes and states to combat the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.\n\nIn May 2022, Rep. Newhouse introduced a resolution to designate May 5, 2022, as the National Day of Awareness for MMIW.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-mcmorris-rodgers-risch-press-white-house-ceq-answers-actions", "Newhouse, McMorris Rodgers, Risch Press White House CEQ for Answers on Actions Related to Columbia-Snake River Mediation Process", "2023-05-03", "2023", "2023-05", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) joined Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Senator James Risch (R-ID) in pressing the White House Council on Environmental Quality for answers about the White House\u2019s approach to public engagement during the confidential mediation process focused on restoring Columbia Basin salmon.\n\nFollowing the first two of three publicly announced \u201clistening sessions\u201d and recent remarks by President Biden on restoring salmon in the Columbia Basin to \u201chealthy and abundant\u201d levels, the lawmakers have worked to ensure all stakeholders that utilize the Columbia-Snake River System have a voice in conversations about the future of the basin and river system. The Biden Administration has consistently failed to consult the individuals and families across Central Washington and the Pacific Northwest who rely on the Lower Snake River Dams for their livelihoods. Today\u2019s letter is the lawmakers' latest effort to hold the Biden administration accountable to the agriculture, power, transportation, and many other stakeholders who rely on the benefits of the Lower Snake River dams for their livelihoods.\n\nIn the letter to CEQ Chair Brenda Mallory, the lawmakers wrote:\n\n\u201cWe are writing to request information on the Council of Environmental Quality\u2019s (CEQ) activities concerning the federal Columbia-Snake River System. On March 28, 2022, CEQ published a blog post entitled, \u2018Columbia River Basin Fisheries: Working Together to Develop a Path Forward,\u2019 in which CEQ indicated it had convened nation-to-nation consultation between federal agencies and leaders and representatives from the Tribes of the Columbia River Basin to discuss the impact of the Columbia-Snake River System on Pacific Salmon. The blog post also indicated the Biden administration had convened an interagency group to \u2018identify a durable path forward that ensures a clean energy future, supports local and regional economies, and restores ecosystem function, while honoring longstanding commitments to Tribal Nations.\u2019\n\n\u201cAs part of this blog post, CEQ also announced it had engaged the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) to \u2018facilitate a transparent and productive public policy dialogue with all of the sovereigns and stakeholders in the region,\u2019 and further invited members of the public to share information using the email salmon@ceq.eop.gov.\n\n\u201cIn March 2023, after months of confidential mediation sessions involving the defendants and plaintiffs in National Wildlife Federation et al. v. National Marine Fisheries Service et al., FMCS, on behalf of CEQ, announced public listening sessions to provide members of the public an opportunity to share their thoughts and concerns about the future of the Columbia-Snake River System with representatives from the U.S. Government. The FMCS held two listening sessions, with a third scheduled for May 25, 2023.\n\n\u201cTo better understand CEQ\u2019s actions and approach regarding public participation in developing a path forward for the Columbia-Snake River System, we request answers to the following questions:\n\nWhat is the purpose of the salmon@ceq.eop.gov inbox?\n\nWho monitors the inbox?\n\nHow many comments has the inbox received? How many of the comments are distinct, substantive comments (versus mass comments using the same or similar templates)?\n\nHow are these comments directed to the interagency group?\n\nHow is the interagency group weighing these comments in the decisions it makes concerning the Columbia-Snake River System?\n\nWill these comments be formally incorporated into the FMCS mediation process?\n\nWill the comments be published in the Federal Register or other public forum?\n\nWhich federal entity sponsored the March and April 2023 public listening sessions on the future of the Columbia-Snake River system?\n\nDid the sponsoring federal entity work with any other federal entities in planning the listening sessions? If so, which ones?\n\nWhat is the purpose of the public listening sessions?\n\nAre the public listening sessions part of the FMCS process?\n\nHow were interested parties notified of the opportunity to participate in the public listening sessions?\n\nDid CEQ provide FMCS with any notification distribution lists to inform the public about the opportunity to participate in the listening sessions? If so, how were these lists developed? Please provide these distribution lists and the dates on which CEQ provided them to FMCS.\n\nHow will input provided during the public listening sessions be weighed by the interagency group in the decisions it makes concerning the future of the Columbia-Snake River System?\n\nHow were participants interested in speaking during the public listening sessions selected? Please provide the list of all participants who indicated they were interested in speaking.\n\nIf listening session participants were interested in speaking but not selected for a speaking slot, will there be an opportunity for them to submit comments through another medium? How will those comments be incorporated into the FMCS process? Will those comments be weighed in the same manner as comments shared during the listening sessions?\n\n\u201cWe appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to a prompt response.\u201d\n\nThe full letter can be found here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:55:44Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-legislation-promote-all-above-energy-secure", "Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Promote \u201cAll-of-the-Above\u201d Energy, Secure American Energy Independence", "2023-04-28", "2023", "2023-04", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced a resolution to promote an \u201call of the above\u201d energy plan as the most viable approach to American energy independence.\n\n\u201cCentral Washington is home to a diversified energy portfolio that provides safe, clean, and reliable energy for our communities,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cThe Biden Administration and far-left Democrats are forcing Americans to choose between traditional resources like oil and natural gas, and renewable resources like solar and wind. The truth is, we need both, including nuclear. An all-of-the-above energy strategy is the best approach for our energy security and independence. I will never stop fighting for the U.S. energy sector, defending our producers from wrongful attacks, and working to restore American energy independence. Central Washington depends on it.\u201d\n\nFull text of the bill can be found here.\n\nBackground:\n\nOriginal cosponsors of the legislation include: Reps. Amodei, Dusty Johnson, Obernolte, Fischbach, LaMalfa, Lesko, Valadao, Crawford, Zinke, Buschon, Moylan, Jackson, Fallon, Hageman, Barry Moore, Owens, Stauber, LaTurner, Adrian Smith, Mann, Miller-Meeks, Ellzey, Stewart, Lamborn, Carter, Issa, Estes, Duncan, Nehls, and Radewagen.\n\nRep. Newhouse has been a strong leader for American energy independence in Congress. Here are some of the recent actions he has taken:\n\nLast month, Rep. Newhouse and his House colleagues passed H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, which holds the Biden Administration responsible for its war on American energy independence and reverse course on radical policies to help drive down costs for Americans.\n\nOn March 23, 2023, Rep. Newhouse introduced the Northwest Energy Security Actto protect the Four Lower Snake River Dams. The legislation supports the Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) and the many benefits it brings to our region by improving and maintaining hydropower assets, ensuring operations throughout the system are conducted in accordance with the latest federal scientific review, and continuing to allow native salmon to recover at record rates.\n\nThis Congress, Rep. Newhouse cosponsored the Protecting America\u2019s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) from China Act to prohibit direct or indirect SPR sales to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and strengthen American energy independence.\n\nLast year, Rep. Dan Newhouse and his House colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden urging the President to reverse his anti-American energy policies and issue a five-year offshore oil and natural gas leasing plan as is required under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA), after Interior Secretary Deb Haaland let the previous five-year plan expire.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:44:29Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-statement-va-halting-electronic-health-record-system", "Newhouse Statement on VA Halting the Electronic Health Record System", "2023-04-21", "2023", "2023-04", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) issued the following statement in response to the announcement from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that future deployments of the Oracle Cerner Electronic Health Record (EHR) will be halted while the Department of VA prioritizes improvements at the five sites that currently use the new EHR, as part of a larger program reset, and additional deployments will not be scheduled until VA is confident that the new EHR is highly functioning at current sites and ready to deliver for veterans and VA clinicians at future sites:\n\n\"The rollout of the Oracle Cerner Electronic Health Record (EHR) system has been disastrous from the start and has put the health and safety of veterans at risk. I have seen the impacts firsthand at the Walla Walla medical center and the Richland clinic, and they are unacceptable,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cWhile it took entirely too long for the Biden Administration to acknowledge and take action on their failure to our nation\u2019s veterans, I am heartened to see them finally halt the rollout of the EHR system until the VA and Oracle Cerner take the necessary steps to ensure our nation\u2019s veterans have the care and support they deserve. The facilities currently using the Oracle Cerner EHR, especially those in Central Washington, cannot be left behind.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nIn February, Rep. Newhouse and House Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL) introduced the VA Electronic Health Record Modernization Improvement Act, which would fix VA\u2019s handling of the Oracle Cerner electronic health record (EHR) system and ultimately ensure that VA Medical Centers (VAMCs) are well-equipped to implement and use the new system, without hindering the delivery of care to veterans and hurting VA provider productivity levels.\n\nLast year, Rep. Newhouse sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Deputy Secretary calling on the VA to provide additional resources to help local medical centers manage the additional workload created by the failed implementation of the new electronic health record system.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:44:29Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-legislation-strengthen-agricultural-organic", "Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Agricultural Organic Research", "2023-04-20", "2023", "2023-04", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the Strengthening Organic Agricultural Research (SOAR) Act of 2023 alongside Reps. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA). This legislation increases funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s (USDA) flagship organic research program and supports applied research projects that solve critical problems and help farmers become more productive, efficient, and profitable.\n\n\u201cCentral Washington farmers are constantly innovating so they can provide their organic products to the world,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cTo continue to grow and prosper, it\u2019s important they have the necessary resources to remain competitive. I am proud to introduce the Strengthening Organic Agriculture Research (SOAR) Act to ensure our farmers gain access to critical research programs that will help the organic industry meet the growing demand.\u201d\n\n\u201cResearch plays a critical role in helping our farmers increase productivity and prevent loss. Additional research in organics is urgently needed as producers work to meet the growing demand for organics,\u201d said Rep. Pingree. \u201cThe Strengthening Organic Agriculture Research Act would help ensure producers are equipped to tap into the full potential of the growing organic market. By increasing funding to reflect the industry\u2019s growth and changing needs, this bipartisan bill will help maintain the organic industry\u2019s momentum\u2014benefiting our farmers, rural economies, and the environment.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe dynamic and growing organic market, driven by producers in California\u2019s 19th Congressional District, depends on new innovation to meet the growing demand in our country,\u201d said Rep. Panetta. \u201cThe Strengthening Organic Agriculture Research (SOAR) Act expands federal organic research to empower organic producers with the latest tools, soil health and pest management, and other practices needed to remain competitive and successful. These breakthroughs are essential to continuing to foster the economic opportunity organic farms provide and increasing the accessibility of organic food for families across our country.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe at OFRF are excited to see the investments made into actionable, high-impact research funded by NIFA for organic producers,\u201d said Brise Tencer, Executive Director of Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF). \u201cThe policies in the SOAR Act provide research tools to farmers, but also market signals to early career researchers that organic agriculture research is a valued and important area of study, them to pursue organic agriculture research projects and expertise.\u201d\n\nFull text of the bill can be found here.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Strengthening Organic Agriculture Research (SOAR) Act will:\n\nReauthorize the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) and increase funding through the life of the Farm Bill.\n\nAuthorize competitive grant program for ORG transition, encourage partnerships with land grant universities for transition, and authorize appropriations for the grants.\n\nRequire USDA-ERS to give Congress and the agricultural industry better organic production and market data, and authorize additional appropriations for the Organic Production and Market Data Initiatives (ODI).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:44:29Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-bipartisan-bicameral-legislation-support-farmers", "Newhouse Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Support Farmers, Conservation", "2023-04-19", "2023", "2023-04", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the Conservation and Innovative Climate Partnership Act of 2023 alongside Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME). Companion legislation was also introduced in the Senate by Senators Todd Young (R-IN), Tina Smith (D-MN), Mike Braun (R-IN), and Brian Schatz (D-HI). This bill will allocate funding for land-grant institutions to partner with local farmers to boost conservation and innovative climate practices. Farmers are already responsible stewards of the land, and this legislation empowers producers to voluntarily adopt practices that suit their individual needs while enabling the federal government to build on the successes already taking place in agricultural communities.\n\n\"There is no one who relies more on the prosperous and fruitful natural resources from our land and is dedicated to its safekeeping than our nation's farmers and ranchers. Indeed, they are the reason Central Washington is at the cutting edge of agricultural research and climate innovation,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cI am proud to introduce the Conservation and Innovative Climate Partnership Act that will provide necessary resources to local producers, land-grant universities, USDA-NRCS, and local entities so we can continue to innovate for the conservation of our agricultural land.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs a longtime farmer and member of the House Agriculture Committee, I know farmers are the key to meeting our climate goals. It\u2019s essential that we actively enlist the help of those who know the land best\u2014farmers, producers, ranchers, and forestland owners\u2014to cut greenhouse gas emissions,\u201d said Rep. Pingree. \u201cThe Conservation and Innovative Climate Partnership Act will bridge the gap between farmers and innovative research\u2014boosting innovation, combating the climate crisis, and supporting successful food and agriculture systems.\u201d\n\n\u201cOur farmers are some of the best stewards of our lands, and despite decades of innovative land and water conservation efforts, they have only recently been brought into the climate conversation,\u201d said Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President Heather Reams. \u201cThe Conservation and Innovative Climate Partnership Act will help connect farmers and ranchers with the tools they need to continue utilizing climate-smart practices, reducing carbon emissions and creating resilient environments. CRES applauds this bipartisan, bicameral effort to promote natural climate solutions that will mitigate the impacts of climate change and ensure agriculture producers have a seat at the table.\"\n\nFull text of the bill can be found here, and one-pager can be found here.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Conservation and Innovative Climate Partnership Act of 2023, is the House companion to legislation introduced in the Senate by Senators Todd Young (R-IN), Tina Smith (D-MN), Mike Braun (R-IN), and Brian Schatz (D-HI). This legislation would do the following:\n\nEnable partnerships between land-grant institutions and local farmers to increase uptake of conservation and innovative climate practices.\n\nAllow farmers to voluntarily adopt practices that suite their individualized needs.\n\nRequire land-grant institutions to partner with a non-profit, state, or federal entity.\n\nAllow the partnership to conduct a variety of activities to support farming communities like workshops, distribution of digital materials, and tests to measure the effectiveness of conservation and climate smart practices.\n\nProvide $13 million in funding for 4-year grants, with a maximum grant of $400,000.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:44:29Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-announces-submissions-community-project-funding-requests-0", "Newhouse Announces Submissions of Community Project Funding Requests", "2023-04-17", "2023", "2023-04", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced the Community Project Funding requests he has submitted to the House Committee on Appropriations for consideration.\n\nProject requests were submitted to Rep. Newhouse\u2019s office and chosen for final submissions that best met the requirements and criteria of Community Project Funding, including community engagement and support.\n\nThe requests Rep. Newhouse has submitted are below and on his website here.\n\nAgriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies\n\nAstria Toppenish Hospital Behavioral Health Program\n\nThe funding would be used to construct a new 14-bed civil commitment psychiatric unit and remodel an existing 15-bed civil commitment psychiatric unit to meet state construction review regulatory standards for a 90/180-day inpatient civil commitment beds. Once completed, the two units will meet all safety standards for court-ordered civilly committed patients, including anti-ligature safety standards. Both units will have a secured courtyard with a secure entrance to allow for discrete entry and separation from other hospital patients.\n\nThe project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S. Code section 1926(a).\n\nThis investment of $2.75 million in federal dollars will help deliver behavioral health treatment to those in Yakima County WA.\n\nMember Financial Disclosure Certification Letter\n\nAdams County Law and Justice Facility Upgrade\n\nThis project will upgrade the Adams County jail which has not been accepting prisoners, even for misdemeanor offenses, for several months. These funds would be a giant step towards making improvements to both the safety and efficiency of the jail and would expedite the hiring of the additional staff necessary to reopen a facility necessary to the public safety of Adams County.\n\nThe project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S. Code section 1926(a).\n\nThis investment of $2.6 million in federal dollars will help to alleviate serious public safety concerns in Adams County, WA.\n\nMember Financial Disclosure Certification Letter\n\nFamily Health Centers Okanogan County Dental Expansion Project\n\nThis project will not only add general dentistry access to a dire unmet need, but it will also increase access to specialty dental services that currently patients forgo because of travel distances one and a half to two hours away. Too often this care is not completed or completely forgone because of lack of public transportation or people being place bound by poverty factors. Family Health Centers (FHC) is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center that offers primary and preventive health care for residents of Okanogan County and North Douglas County without regard to their ability to pay for care. Family Health Centers has medical services in six locations and dental services in four locations plus a mobile dental clinic. These communities are extremely rural and economically challenged.\n\nThe project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S. Code section 1926(a).\n\nThis investment of $2.5 million in federal dollars will help communities in Okanogan County receive better access to dental care.\n\nMember Financial Disclosure Certification Letter\n\nNespelem Community Longhouse\n\nThis project will upgrade the Nespelem Community Longhouse would benefit the public and local Native American community by providing and making available a culturally appropriate multipurpose essential community facility (7 CFR \u00a7 3570.53) to use for communal and cultural events, including but not limited to funerals in the rural community of Nespelem, Washington. (7 Code of Federal Regulations \u00a7 3570.61 (b)). The project will address the need for a cultural appropriate physical location for the community to gather for events.\n\nThe project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S. Code section 1926(a).\n\nThis investment of $5 million in federal dollars will help public and community safety concerns in the Nespelem, WA community.\n\nMember Financial Disclosure Certification Letter\n\nMoses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District Moses Lake Reduction of Harmful Algal Bloom\n\nThis project will rehabilitate Moses Lake is a 6,800-acre lake located in central Washington. This lake has experienced poor water quality dating back to the 1960s. In recent years, as documented by various studies and the news media, Moses Lake has suffered from harmful algal blooms (HABs).\n\nThe project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Conservation Operations int the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act of 1935 (P.L. 74-46; 16 U.S.C. 590a-590f) and the Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977 (RCA) {16 U.S.C. 2001-2009)\n\nThis investment of $4,995,000 million in federal dollars, will help public and community safety concerns in the Moses Lake, WA community.\n\nMember Financial Disclosure Certification Letter\n\nCommerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies\n\nColumbia River Section 120 Pinniped Removal Program\n\nThe funding would be used for the Columbia River Section 120 Pinniped Removal Program. Since 2002, sea lions in the Columbia River have significantly impacted endangered and threatened stocks of salmon and steelhead. Sea lions also prey on mature sturgeon below Bonneville Dam and on listed salmon and steelhead runs in the Willamette River and other tributaries to the Columbia River.\n\nThe project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized in the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. \u00a7 1451 et seq.).\n\nThis investment of $5 million in federal dollars will help with the pinniped predation program, which serves as the single greatest mortality event for spring chinook. Impeding habituation of sea lions and subsequent predation is one of the key components to salmon and steelhead survival.\n\nMember Financial Disclosure Certification Letter\n\nHomeland Security\n\nYakima County Gap to Gap Protection Project\n\nThe funding would be used to provide much longer-term flood hazard reduction by examining the causes of past levee failures and damage to critical infrastructure such as the City Wastewater Treatment Plant, I-82, and SR 24. Specifically, after plan implementation, the Base Flood Elevation at the WWTP will drop by 6.5 feet, which removes all of the plant's facilities from the 100-year floodplain.\n\nThe project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by section 203 of the Stafford Act (42 U.S.C. 5133), as amended by Section 1234, National Public Infrastructure Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation, of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA) of 2018.\n\nThis investment of $4 million in federal dollars, will help with the reductions in flood hazard benefit vulnerable populations south of SR 24 (which also come out of the floodplain) and interior to the Cities of Yakima and Union Gap. The project also provides additional recreational facilities adjacent to these communities and large areas of publicly accessible trees and riparian zones in the Yakima Greenway by restoring the Yakima Greenway Mainline trail, which connects Yakima and Union Gap.\n\nMember Financial Disclosure Certification Letter\n\nInterior, Environment, and Related Agencies\n\nPort of Mattawa Wastewater Infrastructure Improvement Project\n\nThis project would begin work on a major expansion of our agricultural wastewater treatment system that has grown in statewide significance for the agricultural industry and more importantly as an economic engine for Mattawa, WA, a rural socioeconomically disadvantaged community (in central Washington) in which 98% of the students are minority and 92% qualify for free and reduced-price lunch. The Port of Mattawa's proposed Phase 5 wastewater treatment infrastructure expansion project would greatly expand capacity of the system, which will help to create more jobs and stimulate economic growth as it will allow for agricultural, food processing companies to continue to grow and hire more people in a disadvantaged Mattawa community.\n\nThe project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Title VI of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C 1381 et seq.\n\nThe project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds, because the Port of Mattawa\u2019s original system is at-capacity and pushing the capabilities of this system (completed in 2008). In fact, recently the Port has had to limit users on the amount of wastewater they can send to the system, which restricts growth and production, and thus hurts job retention and creation, and economic development in the Mattawa community.\n\nMember Financial Disclosure Certification Letter\n\nTransportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies\n\nGoldendale Municipal Airport Project\n\nThis project would make safety and capability improvements to provide safe operations, facilitate economic development opportunities, secure investment to establish hangar development, and generate sufficient revenue from leases and fuel sales with the goal of eventually making the operation of the airport revenue neutral for the city.\n\nThe project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 49 U.S.C. 47100 et seq.\n\nThe project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds, because it will make airport operation conditions safer by extending the runway from forty feet to sixty feet wide. Providing safer airport operation conditions will benefit the local community and its emergency response capabilities, such as medical air transportation, firefighting, FEMA, and Red Cross efforts.\n\nMember Financial Disclosure Certification Letter\n\nHood River \u2013 White Salmon Interstate Bridge Replacement Project\n\nThis project would provide funding to replace the White Salmon Interstate Bridge. The funding is vital to the regional transportation network, public safety, environmental resilience, sustainability, and economy for the region as well as the states of Washington and Oregon. The 100-year-old existing bridge is nearing the end of its serviceable life and is functionally obsolete as its height, width, and weight restrictions fail to accommodate modern vehicles, and it constitutes a navigational hazard for marine freight vessels. The bridge has no sidewalks or bicycle lanes for nonmotorized active transportation and is highly vulnerable to seismic activity. This is the top priority project in the Klickitat County, Washington Regional Transportation Plan.\n\nThe project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized in 23 USC 133.\n\nThe project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds, because it will create jobs, increase the resiliency and safety of the bi-state transportation network, improve competitiveness of U.S. exports, and increase tourism and recreational activities on and along the Columbia River and the agriculturally rich Hood River Valley.\n\nMember Financial Disclosure Certification Letter\n\nGeneral Aviation Terminal Modernization at Pangborn Memorial Airport Project\n\nThis project would modernize Pangborn\u2019s General Aviation (GA) Terminal in order to provide space to accommodate departing and arriving GA passengers and crew, fixed-based operators, and a flight school, as well as administrative space for Regional Port staff. Modernizing the Pangborn General Aviation Terminal will increase tourism, access to education and enrich employment opportunities within the agricultural and technology industries, not currently feasible with the current condition of the General Aviation Terminal.\n\nThe project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 49 USC 47102(3)(N).\n\nThe project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds, because it will provide sufficient apron space for GA aircraft, ensuring aircraft are able to safely navigate the apron and taxiways upon arrival and departure.\n\nMember Financial Disclosure Certification Letter\n\nCity of Pasco Algae Nitrogen Removal for Wastewater Treatment and Biofuel Project\n\nThis project would be used to construct a biological nitrogen removal plant using algae technology as part of the PWRF phase 3 improvement project. These improvements will allow existing processors to expand their operations and allow the PWRF to received industrial wastewater. The City of Pasco is committed to upgrading its 25-year-old Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF) to not only treat and dispose of hundreds of millions of additional gallons of industrial wastewater, but to also enter a new era of Industrial Symbiosis where the wastewater from the dairy and agricultural industry is converted into marketable renewable natural gas. This project will provide technical, high-level career opportunities and replace fossil-fuel based natural gas to significantly improve the environment.\n\nThe project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(1) and 5305(a)(2).\n\nThe project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds, because it would play a crucial role in proliferating the clean energy legacy built by Hanford, as well as in achieving the State\u2019s goal of net-zero emission energy sources by 2050 and promoting more resilient water reuse facilities.\n\nMember Financial Disclosure Certification Letter\n\nPort of Quincy Rail Infrastructure Expansion Project\n\nThis project would expand the rail infrastructure on the northeast side of Quincy, WA, both within the Port\u2019s current rail terminal and to nearby industrial zoned properties in the Port District. The capacity, flexibility and efficiency of the facility would be greatly increased by creating new tracks to store in-coming empty rail cars and loaded cars ready for departure without obstructing the loading tracks. The ability to assemble longer loaded trains on Port property without obstructing the existing BNSF Mainline track is critical to expanding operations. The proposed design is intended to be easily expanded in the future, including a potential extension to the east across Road O NW, to serve industrial zoned properties in northeast Quincy. More importantly, the proposed rail infrastructure additions are necessary to help attract and accommodate large job-creating industrial, manufacturing and food processing projects that want to locate on the northeast side of Quincy, as well as to keep up with the increasing growth in ocean container freight going from the Port of Quincy to the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma.\n\nThe project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized in section 22907 of title 49 of the United States Code.\n\nThe project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds, because it will provide more freight mobility options to Pacific Northwest and Washington State agricultural and food shippers and exporters, attract industrial and manufacturing projects that will create family wage jobs, lessen wear and tear on freeways, highways and mountain passes by converting over-the-road freight to rail intermodal freight, and decrease fuel consumption and carbon emissions.\n\nMember Financial Disclosure Certification Letter\n\nPort of Warden Truck Access and Bypass Road Project\n\nThis project would build a truck access and bypass road to and from SR 170 and the Port-owned industrial zoned properties in southwest Warden, WA to help trucks bypass disadvantaged residential neighborhoods on that side of town and to help handle the increasing growth in freight from industrial, food processing and agricultural shippers. Additionally, this project will help the Port to build a truck bypass road so that trucks will not have to travel through socio-economically disadvantaged residential neighborhoods in Warden in the future.\n\nThe project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized under 23 USC 133.\n\nThe project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds, because building a truck bypass and access road is critical for attracting large food processing projects, increasing safety for disadvantaged neighborhoods, as well as bringing more jobs and economic opportunities to the Warden community.\n\nMember Financial Disclosure Certification Letter\n\nCity of Pateros Mall Revitalization Project\n\nThis project would be used for revitalization of the Pateros Mall by providing infrastructure improvements, replacing water and sewer mains, and repairs to existing facilities. The project will help protect the source of drinking water and water quality of the Columbia River as well as improve structural integrity to the concrete walls of the facility.\n\nThe project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by U.S.C. 5305(a)(1), 5305(a)(2), and 5305(a)(4).\n\nThe project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds, because it is the community\u2019s top priority, it will promote commerce, and improve opportunities and the economic vitality of the greater Pateros trade area.\n\nMember Financial Disclosure Certification Letter", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:44:29Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-announces-2023-central-washington-congressional-art", "Newhouse Announces 2023 Central Washington Congressional Art Competition", "2023-04-03", "2023", "2023-04", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced the start of the annual Central Washington Congressional Art Competition. All high school students are eligible to participate. The winning entry will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol.\n\n\u201cOne of my favorite events of the year is the Congressional Art Competition,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cCentral Washington is full of young artistic talent, and I encourage all to participate. This is a great opportunity to showcase your skills for the whole country to see.\u201d\n\nImage\n\nThe Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students in Central Washington. All artwork must be submitted to one of Rep. Newhouse\u2019s district offices by April 25, 2023. Office locations and contact information is listed below.\n\nIn addition to being displayed in the U.S. Capitol, the winning artwork is also featured on the Congressional Art Competition page. Honorable mention winners will be invited to have their artwork hung in one of Rep. Newhouse\u2019s district offices.\n\nThe following is a summary of the Congressional Art Competition rules and submission deadlines:\n\nArtwork entered in the contest may be up to 26 inches by 26 inches, may be up to 4 inches in depth, and not weigh more than 15 pounds. If your artwork is selected as the winning piece, it must arrive framed and must still measure no larger than the above maximum dimensions.\n\nPaintings: Including oil, acrylics, and watercolor\n\nDrawings: Including pastels, colored pencil, pencil, charcoal, ink, and markers (It is recommended that charcoal and pastel drawings be fixed.)\n\nCollages: Must be two dimensional\n\nPrints: Including lithographs, silkscreen, and block prints\n\nMixed Media: Use of more than two mediums such as pencil, ink, watercolor, etc.\n\nComputer-generated art\n\nPhotography\n\nAll entries must be original in concept, design, and execution and may not violate any U.S. copyright laws. Any entry that has been copied from an existing photo or image (including a painting, graphic, or advertisement) that was created by someone other than the student is a violation of the competition rules and will not be accepted. Work entered must be in the original medium (that is, not a scanned reproduction of a painting or drawing).\n\nAll entries will need to fill out the online release form by the artist here. The honorable mention winners will hang in district offices in Yakima and Richland for the same duration of time as the 1st place winner\u2019s entry. There is no limit to the number of students from one school that can submit a piece of art, but each student can only submit one entry.\n\nPlease contact Paige Ash (Paige.Ash@mail.house.gov) with additional questions or to schedule a time for the artwork to be dropped off at one of Rep. Newhouse\u2019s district offices.\n\nTri-Cities District Office\n\n3100 George Washington, Suite #130\n\nRichland, WA 99354\n\nPhone: (509) 713-7374\n\nYakima District Office\n\n402 East Yakima Avenue, Suite #1000\n\nYakima, WA 98901\n\nPhone: (509) 452-3243\n\nNorth District: Okanogan and Douglas Counties\n\nPhone: (509) 433-7760", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:44:29Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-passes-legislation-lower-energy-costs-save-gas-stoves", "Newhouse Passes Legislation to Lower Energy Costs, Save Gas Stoves", "2023-03-30", "2023", "2023-03", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and his House colleagues passed H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act. This legislation would hold the Biden Administration responsible for its war on American energy independence and reverse course on radical policies to help drive down costs for Americans.\n\nRep. Newhouse also voted to pass an amendment to H.R. 1 that will prevent the Department of Energy from implementing strict new regulations that would outlaw most gas stoves on the market today. The amendment would prohibit the DOE from finalizing, implementing, administering, or enforcing the proposed energy conservation standard for cooking products.\n\n\u201cThe passage of H.R.1 will finally hold the Biden Administration responsible for its war on American energy and help drive down costs for the hardworking people of Central Washington, said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cThis legislation also includes an essential amendment to prohibit the DOE from implementing strict new regulations that would outlaw most gas stoves on the market today\u2014a draconian measure that would be detrimental for families and small businesses across America, and could be deadly for rural communities like mine. Today is a win for Central Washington and the future of our energy independence.\u201d\n\n\u201cAny efforts to ban highly efficient natural gas stoves should raise alarm bells for the 187 million Americans who depend on this essential fuel every day. Natural gas utilities have reduced their greenhouse gas emissions by 69% since 1990, and help homeowners reduce their carbon emissions 1.2% every year. The use of natural gas has reduced power sector emissions to 40-year lows and, as an essential back up fuel, has enabled the growth of renewables. We will continue to work with regulators and policymakers to help ensure they have sound data to work with as they approach any issues related to natural gas.\u201d \u2013 Karen Harbert, president and CEO of the American Gas Association\n\n\u201cWhat and how a restaurant prepares its menu are the soul of its business. More than 3 in 4 restaurant kitchens use natural gas to cook, so it\u2019s easy to understand how banning gas stoves used in commercial kitchens could be devastating to the industry. Restaurant owners should have the option to choose the cooking element that best serves their cuisine.\u201d \u2013 National Restaurant Association\n\n\u201cThe proposed DOE standard is not reasonable. A reasonable energy conservation standard for cooking products would not eliminate or reduce cooking features that consumers desire and have grown accustomed to using. AHAM supports a reasonable energy standard, but people should be free to choose what cooking products they prefer in their homes - whether it be gas or electric - and a range of products should be available to consumers that include different features. The home appliance manufacturing industry has strongly supported the Department of Energy (DOE) Appliance Standards Program since it was authorized by Congress in 1975, but this proposal as well as other recent proposed standards are unreasonable.\u201d \u2013 Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM)\n\nRead the full text of H.R. 1 here.\n\nBackground:\n\nEarlier this week, Rep. Newhouse questioned Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the Administration\u2019s proposed gas stoves ban. Watch her response here. Below are the correct numbers which Secretary Granholm failed to address:\n\nIn early February, DOE published a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNOPR) and Technical Support Document (TSD) regarding energy conservation standards for consumer conventional cooking products.\n\nIn the SNOPR and TSD, DOE estimated only 4% of gas stove tops on the market met the proposed maximum rate (1,204 kBtu/yr) meaning 96% failed (See TSD, Ch. 8, Tbl. 8.2.43.)\n\nDOE released a Notification of Data Availability (NODA) in late February, after publishing their SNOPR and TSD, explaining they excluded gas stove tops which did not have one high input rate burner and continuous cast iron grate. Therefore, the TSD did not include lower-end/baseline gas cooktops without the more desirable features that many higher-end models have.\n\nEarlier this month, Rep. Newhouse joined several dozen House colleagues in sending a letter to DOE Secretary Granholm expressing opposition to finalizing the proposed rule.\n\nAt a recent House Appropriations Energy & Water Subcommittee hearing, Rep. Newhouse asked Secretary Granholm about these findings and inquired as to why DOE initiated this proposed ruling for the first time and whether or not DOE has engaged stakeholders.\n\nSecretary Granholm responded saying the 96% statistic was incorrect because DOE chose a test group of gas stoves which were most likely to be impacted \u2013 higher-end stoves. She said 50% of the gas stoves on the market wouldn\u2019t be impacted based on the NODA data.\n\nDOE\u2019s estimates are consistently changing. Anywhere between 50-96% of the gas stove top models currently in the marketplace would be incompliant with the proposed maximum rate.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:30:02Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-biden-backs-tearing-down-columbia-snake-river-dams-contrary", "ICYMI: Biden Backs Tearing Down Columbia, Snake River Dams Contrary to Scientific Assessment", "2023-03-24", "2023", "2023-03", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 In case you missed it, President Biden announced this week that he is committed to tearing down four hydropower dams in Washington. President Biden\u2019s remarks are the first time he has publicly sided himself with advocates for breaching the Four Lower Snake River Dams\u2014a move that would go against scientific assessments from the federal government itself.\n\nThese dams provide clean, renewable, safe, and affordable energy for homes and businesses in Central Washington and beyond. Breaching the dams would have a dramatic impact on energy production, climate goals, and transportation in Washington.\n\n\u201cThe Four Lower Snake River Dams are integral to flood control, navigation, irrigation, agriculture, and recreation in Central Washington and throughout the Pacific Northwest\u2014to put it simply, we cannot afford to lose them,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cYet President Biden, Governor Inslee, Senator Murray, and Representative Simpson have been misleading the American people with unscientific information in order to breach these dams, putting our communities at risk. We know the critical infrastructure of the Snake River Dams provides clean, renewable, safe, and affordable energy for our homes and businesses, and the best and latest science affirms we should continue to utilize them. The Northwest Energy Security Act will ensure our dams can continue to provide the carbon-free baseload energy our communities rely on while continuing to support fish recovery efforts.\u201d\n\nRead the full story from Fox News here, or find excerpts below.\n\nImage\n\nBiden Considering Tearing Down Key Green Energy Over Eco Concerns\n\nThomas Catenacci\n\nFox News\n\nMarch 24, 2023\n\nPresident Biden announced this week that he is committed to working with lawmakers who have backed tearing down four hydropower dams in Washington to protect salmon species.\n\nBiden remarked during a conservation event Tuesday that he would work with tribes, Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., and Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, to \"bring healthy and abundant salmon runs back\" to the Columbia River system. The president didn't say he would work with lawmakers or industry groups that have adamantly opposed breaching the dams.\n\nOver the last several years \u2014 amid declining salmon populations in the lower Snake River which winds through Idaho and southwestern Washington before feeding into the Columbia River which, in turn, feeds into the Pacific Ocean \u2014 Murray and Cantwell have opened the door to proposals breaching four federally-managed dams in the river system. And Simpson has gone further, crafting a $33.5 billion framework endorsed by tribes to breach the dams.\n\n\"There are several major problems with glibly saying 'we're going to destroy the dams,'\" said Todd Myers, the environmental director for the free market think tank Washington Policy Center. \"The first is that it is contrary to the science. The Army Corps of Engineers, NOAA Fisheries and others did the most comprehensive scientific assessment of the dams ever a few years ago. And it concluded very clearly that we should keep the dams and that salmon can recover with the dams.\"\n\n\"The Biden administration is going against the most comprehensive scientific assessment done by the federal government itself,\" Myers continued.\n\nMyers \u2014 who is also a member of the Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Council, a state agency created to study and inform government efforts to restore dwindling salmon \u2014 added that breaching the four lower Snake River dams would be a \"remarkable waste\" of tens of billions of dollars considering the relatively minor impact such a project would have on the species.\n\nIn addition, multiple government and private reports have determined that breaching the dams would have a dramatic impact on energy production, climate goals and transportation in Washington.\n\n\u2026\n\n\"Hydropower is a climate solution, and it will play a key role in helping the President achieve the goal of a zero-carbon electricity grid,\" LeRoy Coleman, a spokesperson for the National Hydropower Association, told Fox News Digital. \"Climate change poses the greatest threat of extinction to salmon, while hydro is carbon-free resource to fighting climate change.\"\n\n\"Breaching dams on the Lower Snake River would be a step backwards in the effort to retire and replace existing carbon emitting plants,\" Coleman added. \"Removing 3,000 MW of dispatchable hydropower capacity during the middle of a climate crisis isn\u2019t the solution.\"\n\nRemoving the dams would chip away at U.S. climate goals since their energy production would likely need to be replaced by fossil fuel alternatives.\n\nAccording to federal data, replacing the hydropower with efficient natural gas generation would increase carbon emissions by up to 2.6 million metric tons per year, the equivalent of 421,000 passenger cars.\n\n\u2026\n\n\"The environmental impact of such a drastic increase cannot be overstated \u2013 and I sincerely and fundamentally struggle to understand how our friends in the environmental community can hear this data and not be truly alarmed,\" Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., who has opposed breaching the dams, one of which is located in his district, said in 2021.\n\n\u2026\n\nOn Thursday, the two lawmakers introduced legislation, the Northwest Energy Security Act, to protect the four dams which could only be breached through an act of Congress. Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont., and James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced companion legislation in the Senate.\n\nIn addition to the impacts on energy and climate ambitions, industry groups said removing the four dams would disrupt the economy and harm agriculture exports.\n\n\"To suggest breaching the dams is to suggest jeopardizing that stability and the security we have in our economy,\" Washington Farm Bureau President Rosella Mosby told Fox News Digital. \"Moving agricultural products via barge utilizes the most carbon friendly means of transportation while also supporting critical infrastructure.\"\n\n\"Washington Farm Bureau would encourage the President to give these impacts thoughtful consideration before making decisions with real life consequences for farmers, ranchers, and the environment,\" Mosby added.\n\nShe noted that her group support policies ensuring an effective means of transporting agricultural goods, electrifying homes and conserving salmon runs. Dams, Mosby said, are the answer to ensuring the stability and success of all three.\n\nAided by the dams, barges traveling through the Columbia River system transport about 60% of Washington annual wheat exports. A staggering 40% of the nation's total wheat production, valued at billions of dollars, travels through the river system.\n\n\"Over 60% of Washington wheat exports utilize the Columbia-Snake River System, which is essential for supporting a thriving overseas export market along with providing nearly 4,000 jobs,\" said Michelle Hennings, the executive director of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers. \"As a result, the breaching of critical dam infrastructure would threaten the viability of the Washington wheat industry and would cause greater adverse impact on the economy and the food supply chain as a whole.\"\n\n\"We have the utmost concern for the health of the ecosystem and believe that dams and a thriving salmon population can and do co-exist,\" she continued. \"We stand ready to continue to work with the Administration and members of Congress to ensure that decisions are made through sound science and extensive research.\"\n\nAnd, according to Washington Grain Commission CEO Casey Chumrau, the river system feeds the largest U.S. wheat export gateway.\n\n\"Our nation\u2019s inland waterways system is vital to moving American goods from farms to ports for export,\" Chumrau told Fox News Digital.\n\n\"As the nation\u2019s single largest wheat export gateway \u2014 supporting 40,000 jobs \u2014 more than half of all wheat exported from the U.S. moves through the lower Columbia-Snake River ports in Washington and Oregon, making it a crucial part of the U.S. economy and an irreplicable part of the global supply chain.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:30:02Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-legislation-protect-parents-educational-rights-passes-house", "Newhouse Legislation to Protect Parents\u2019 Educational Rights Passes House", "2023-03-24", "2023", "2023-03", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "March 24, 2023\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and his House colleagues passed H.R. 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act. This legislation would put practices in place that facilitate meaningful dialog between a family and their child's school and lead to more parental input throughout the learning process. It amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to ensure that federally-funded schools provide parents with the transparency they deserve.\n\n\"Parents know what's best for their children and are their greatest advocates. Ensuring they have a say in their child's education is just common-sense,\" said Rep. Newhouse. \"I'm proud to see the passage of this critical legislation that will provide families with more options to collaborate with school districts, have more access to information regarding their children's education, and ultimately provide a better curriculum and learning experience for our next generation of leaders.\"\n\nRead the full text of the bill here.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe legislation is built on five, common-sense principles.\n\nParents have the right to know what their children are being taught.\n\nSchool districts must post curriculum information publicly.\n\nStates must provide the public a copy of any revisions to the state's academic standards or learning benchmarks.\n\nParents must be given timely notice of any school's plan to eliminate gifted and talented programs.\n\nSchools must provide parents with a list of books and reading materials available in the school library.\n\nParents have the right to be heard.\n\nTeachers must offer two in-person meetings with parents each year.\n\nParents must be allowed to address the school board on issues impacting the education of children in the school district.\n\nEducators and policymakers must respect the First Amendment right of parents as well as their right to assemble and have a say in their child's education.\n\nSchool districts should consider community feedback when making decisions.\n\nParents have the right to see the school budget and spending.\n\nThere must be public disclosure of school district budgets and each school's budget, including revenues and expenditures.\n\nParents have the right to protect their child\u2019s privacy.\n\nSchools must not share student data with tech companies without parental permission.\n\nSchools must not sell student data for commercial purposes.\n\nParents have a say when schools develop or update their student privacy policies and procedures.\n\nParents must consent before any medical exam takes place at school, including mental health or substance use disorder screenings, and before students are surveyed.\n\nParents have the right to keep their children safe.\n\nSchools must notify parents of violent activity occurring on school grounds or at school-sponsored events while still protecting the privacy of the students involved in the incident.\n\n###\n\nIssues: Education", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:30:02Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-bill-protect-four-lower-snake-river-dams-clean-0", "Newhouse Introduces Bill to Protect Four Lower Snake River Dams, Clean Energy, Jobs, and Transportation in the Pacific Northwest", "2023-03-23", "2023", "2023-03", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) introduced the Northwest Energy Security Act to protect the Four Lower Snake River Dams. Senators Jim Risch (ID) and Steve Daines (MT) introduced a companion bill in the Senate. The legislation supports the Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) and the many benefits it brings to our region by improving and maintaining hydropower assets, ensuring operations throughout the system are conducted in accordance with the latest federal scientific review, and continuing to allow native salmon to recover at record rates. This legislation is especially important given Tuesday\u2019s announcement from President Biden about the Columbia and Snake Rivers at the Conservation in Action 2023 Summit.\n\n\u201cThe Four Lower Snake River Dams are integral to flood control, navigation, irrigation, agriculture, and recreation in Central Washington and throughout the Pacific Northwest\u2014to put it simply, we cannot afford to lose them,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cYet President Biden, Governor Inslee, Senator Murray, and Representative Simpson have been misleading the American people with unscientific information in order to breach these dams, putting our communities at risk. We know the critical infrastructure of the Snake River Dams provides clean, renewable, safe, and affordable energy for our homes and businesses, and the best and latest science affirms we should continue to utilize them. The Northwest Energy Security Act will ensure our dams can continue to provide the carbon-free baseload energy our communities rely on while continuing to support fish recovery efforts.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am growing increasingly concerned about President Biden\u2019s openness to breaching our dams,\u201d said Rep. Rodgers. \u201cFrom his administration\u2019s recommendation to rip them out \u2013 without any scientific evidence to back it up \u2013 to his desire to work with anti-dam advocates, it\u2019s clear our dams are in danger. This legislation would help save them by focusing on facts and results. It\u2019s time to recognize that salmon runs are improving at record rates thanks to our mitigation efforts and positive ocean conditions, and that the dams provide clean and reliable energy that powers our homes and businesses. That\u2019s something worth protecting.\u201d\n\n\u201cA comprehensive, scientific process made clear dam breaching on the lower Snake River is completely unnecessary and unwarranted,\u201d said Senator Risch. \u201cWith the Northwest Energy Security Act, Congress will ensure the Columbia River Power System continues to provide reliable and clean energy and supports the region\u2019s transportation, agriculture, and irrigation needs. I remain adamantly opposed to breaching the dams.\u201d\n\n\u201cBreaching dams is the last thing we should be doing,\" said Senator Daines. \"The Columbia River System provides clean, reliable baseload power and we should be supporting and expanding hydropower throughout the United States, not removing affordable energy supply for Montanans.\u201d\n\n\u201cContrary to the predictions of those who want to destroy the Snake River dams, last year saw a big increase in Spring/Summer wild Chinook. The most comprehensive scientific review of Snake River salmon by the federal government shows that the dams and salmon can coexist. The dams provide funding for salmon habitat, hatchery production, clean energy for an electrified future, and economic prosperity. Spending tens of billions of dollars to needlessly destroy dams is not only wasteful, but fixating on the Snake River wastes resources that could be used to improve salmon runs across the Pacific Northwest,\u201d said Todd Myers, Environmental Director, Washington Policy Center.\n\n\u201cThe Columbia and Snake Rivers are a critical marine highway that connects our region to the world. The dams on these waterways allow our PNW- grown wheat to get to market in the most reliable and efficient way possible. We deeply appreciate the work of Congressman Newhouse, Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers, Senator Risch and other supporters of this legislation, as it recognizes the significance of our dams and the benefits they provide to the region and nation, and that river commerce and healthy, robust fish runs can continue to co-exist,\u201d said Rob Rich, Shaver Transportation and Co-Chair, Inland Ports and Navigation Group (IPNG).\n\n\u201cThe four lower Snake River dams provide numerous benefits that are critically important to the Tri-Cities, the Pacific Northwest and the entire nation. In addition to the clean energy generation, navigation and irrigation they provide, the groundbreaking technologies at these dams provide some of the best fish passage in the country. Congressman Newhouse\u2019s introduction of this legislation helps to ensure that these dams will continue to be an asset for decades to come, and we sincerely appreciate his steadfast support for the dams and the many communities that depend on them,\u201d said David Reeploeg, Vice President for Federal Programs, Tri-City Development Council (TRIDEC).\n\n\u201cThe Washington Grain Commission supports continued efforts to maintain the Snake River dams as an essential piece of the larger Columbia River System. Washington farmers rely on the river system to transport more than half of the state\u2019s wheat and access overseas export markets. Barging is the most environmentally sound and economically viable mode of transportation in the region and critical to the competitiveness of Washington farmers,\u201d said Casey Chumrau, CEO, Washington Grain Commission.\n\n\u201cThe Lower Snake River Dams importance to the Columbia Basin goes far beyond the economical clean power production, navigation, irrigation, flood control, and recreation they provide. They are also critical to the area economy; directly and indirectly responsible for providing thousands of jobs. From power trades, contractor and marine vessel employees to those in the agricultural, service and tourism fields, our region cannot afford to lose a major contributor to our economic system. Our organization strongly supports Congressman Newhouse and legislation to protect the hydropower system,\u201d said Jack W. Heffling, President, United Power Trades Organization.\n\n\u201cThe Snake River dams are vital to Washington\u2019s wheat growers. Scientific evidence conducted by the U.S. government has proven that removing the Snake River dams goes against environmental statutes and public interests. Washington Wheat growers support any efforts that ensure the dams continue to operate as an integral part of the Columbia River System,\u201d said Michelle Hennings, Executive Director, Washington Association of Wheat Growers.\n\n\u201cThe importance of the four lower Snake River dams to our region\u2019s farmers and rural communities for both transportation and energy production cannot be overstated. The science is clear that salmon and dams can co-exist, and therefore we support the Northwest Energy Security Act. The members of the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation thank the sponsors of the bill,\u201d said Bryan Searle, President, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation.\n\nThis legislation is endorsed by the Washington Policy Center, Inland Ports and Navigation Group (IPNG), Tri-Cities Development Council (TRIDEC), United Power Trades Organization, Washington Grain Commission, WA Wheat Growers, and Idaho Farm Bureau.\n\nClick here to read the full text of the bill.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Northwest Energy Security Act directs the Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) to be operated in alignment with the 2020 \u201cColumbia River System Operations Environmental Impact Statement Record of Decision.\u201d\n\nIn September 2020, the \u201cColumbia River System Operations Environmental Impact Statement Record of Decision\u201d for the Columbia River System Operation Environmental Impact Statement (CRSO EIS) published by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, and Bonneville Power Administration, found that the Lower Snake River Dams should not be breached. Rather, efforts should be focused on improving and maintaining hydropower assets while working to improve salmon passage and conditions.\n\nIn May 2021, Governor Inslee and Senator Murray publicly rebuked plans to breach the Lower Snake River Dams.\n\nOn October 15, 2021, Governor Inslee and Senator Murray announced plans to assess the breaching of the Lower Snake River Dams.\n\nOn October 21, 2021, the Department of Justice announced a settlement reached between the CRSO EIS plaintiffs and federal agencies on injunctive relief, including a stay on the CRSO EIS litigation until July 2022.\n\nOn October 22, 2021, Governor Inslee and Senator Murray announced next steps to deliver a report intended to justify breaching the Lower Snake River Dams by July 2022. Reps. Newhouse, McMorris Rodgers, and Jaime Herrera Beutler released a joint statement reacting to the announcement. Read more here.\n\nIn June 2022, Rep. Newhouse led Congressional Western Caucus Members from across the United States on a field tour of the Columbia and Snake Rivers, including a tour of the Ice Harbor Dam. Learn more here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:30:02Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-slams-biden-announcement-columbia-and-snake-rivers", "Newhouse Slams Biden Announcement on Columbia and Snake Rivers", "2023-03-21", "2023", "2023-03", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "March 21, 2023\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, during a speech at the Conservation in Action 2023 Summit, President Biden stated he would return \u201chealthy and abundant salmon runs back to the Colorado River [Columbia and Snake Rivers],\u201d throwing his support behind radical dam-breaching activists. Rep. Dan Newhouse\u2019s (R-WA) statement on this announcement is below:\n\n\u201cPresident Biden\u2019s inability to even get the name of the river system that powers, waters, and feeds our communities right proves he is the last person who should be making decisions that impact the men and women of Central Washington and the entire Pacific Northwest. Salmon returns are higher than they\u2019ve been in years, proving the hard work our fish biologists, local conservation partners, tribal neighbors, and federal agencies have been conducting is working. President Biden is perpetuating a dangerous, false narrative with the help of Senators Murray and Cantwell and Representative Simpson and they should be ashamed of themselves.\n\n\u201cCongress alone has the authority to maintain or breach these dams, and I will continue to work in Congress on effective, science-based solutions to protecting our salmon populations while maintaining our powerful hydroelectric dams. Because salmon and dams DO coexist, and to say otherwise is dishonest.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nRep. Newhouse has been a strong and vocal advocate for protecting the Lower Snake River Dams:\n\nLast year, Rep. Newhouse introduced the Federal Columbia River Power System Certainty Act, to support the Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) and the many benefits it brings to our region by improving and maintaining hydropower assets, ensuring operations throughout the system are conducted in accordance with the latest federal scientific review, and continuing to allow native salmon to recover at record rates.\n\nIn August 2022, Rep. Newhouse and members of the Pacific Northwest delegation called out the Biden Administration in a series of letters for its lack of transparency and political intervention in its efforts to breach the Lower Snake River Dams.\n\nOn August 1, 2022, Rep. Newhouse brought together over 100 community members to rally in support of the Lower Snake River Dams.\n\nIn September 2020, the \u201cColumbia River System Operations Environmental Impact Statement Record of Decision\u201d for the Columbia River System Operation Environmental Impact Statement (CRSO EIS) published by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, and Bonneville Power Administration, found that the Lower Snake River Dams should not be breached. Rather, efforts should be focused on improving and maintaining hydropower assets while working to improve salmon passage and conditions.\n\nIn May 2021, Governor Inslee and Senator Murray publicly rebuked plans to breach the Lower Snake River Dams.\n\nOn October 15, 2021, Governor Inslee and Senator Murray announced plans to assess the breaching of the Lower Snake River Dams.\n\nOn October 21, 2021, the Department of Justice announced a settlement reached between the CRSO EIS plaintiffs and federal agencies on injunctive relief, including a stay on the CRSO EIS litigation until July 2022.\n\nOn October 22, 2021, Governor Inslee and Senator Murray announced next steps to deliver a report intended to justify breaching the Lower Snake River Dams by July 2022. Reps. Newhouse, McMorris Rodgers, and Jaime Herrera Beutler released a joint statement reacting to the announcement. Read more here.\n\nIn March, Rep. Newhouse and PNW lawmakers demanded answers from ten federal agencies involved in the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)\u2019s exploration of plans to breach the Lower Snake River dams.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:30:02Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-slams-doe-anti-gas-appliance-rule", "Newhouse Slams DOE Anti-Gas Appliance Rule", "2023-03-21", "2023", "2023-03", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Yesterday, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and 24 of his colleagues demanded answers from the Department of Energy (DOE) regarding their proposed anti-gas appliances rule.\n\nThe letter, sent to DOE Secretary Jennifer Granholm, expresses deep concern about the new proposed anti-gas appliance rule. This proposed rule would require, for the first time ever, an energy performance standard for residential cooktops, which would eliminate 95% of today\u2019s gas appliances.\n\n\u201cThe proposed rule is a blatant back door attempt to ban gas appliances enjoyed by millions of Americans. Your attempt to ban gas appliances has no basis in law or within your jurisdiction,\u201d wrote the lawmakers.\n\nThey continued, \u201cThe Department is justifying this proposed requirement based on an estimated savings to the consumer for gas cooktops of only $21.89 over 14.5 years, which equates to a mere $1.50/year or 12 cents/month. These are not savings American consumers will be willing to trade for decreased features and functionality associated with meeting DOE\u2019s overly stringent proposed standards.\u201d\n\nThe lawmakers concluded, \u201cWe request that DOE not finalize this proposed rule or one that is substantially similar to it so that consumer can continue to have a broad choice of a full range of reasonably priced and fully functional and featured gas or electric cooktops.\u201d\n\nYou can read the full letter here and below.\n\nDear Secretary Granholm,\n\nWe are alarmed about and have significant concerns with the Department of Energy\u2019s (\u201cDOE\u201d) recently released proposed rule that would require, for the first time, an energy performance standard for residential cooktops. The Department should not finalize this proposed rule. (Federal Register Number 2023-00610)\n\nThe proposed rule is a blatant back door attempt to ban gas appliances enjoyed by millions of Americans. Your attempt to ban gas appliances has no basis in law or within your jurisdiction. The Department of Energy has enjoyed bipartisan support, your actions to appease the Biden Administration\u2019s radical climate agenda does not reflect well upon the Department.\n\nThe Department\u2019s supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (\u201cSNOPR\u201d) proposes energy conservation standards for consumer conventional cooking product applying the most stringent maximum energy consumption requirement for gas cooktops, which DOE admits is at the maximum technologically feasible (\u201cmax-tech\u201d) level. For gas cooking tops, the SNOPR proposes a maximum efficiency level of 1,204 kBtu/yr, which, based on DOE\u2019s own analysis, represents only 4% of market share today and excludes all conventional free stand ranges. Setting a requirement at max-tech, which has not been done for home appliances ever, and that causes 96% of the products available today to be eliminated from the market is an extreme regulation. Although we understand that DOE\u2019s proposed rule does not explicitly ban all gas products, it is clear that the proposal, if finalized, would have the impact of eliminating the vast majority gas products of the type that are available today. Indeed, under DOE\u2019s own analysis it would eliminate 100% of gas freestanding ranges, by far the most common gas cooking product in American homes.\n\nThe design changes DOE expects manufacturers to make are not likely to be acceptable to consumers, such as smaller burners and longer cooking times as well as smaller grates that could be less stable. Further, DOE has not demonstrated that its proposed design changes are possible for products outside of the niche market of 36\u201d wide countertop mounted cooktops. Yet the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975, as amended (\u201cEPCA\u201d) prohibits DOE from using standards to eliminate products with features that are substantially the same as those available on the market today. 42 U.SC. 6295 (o)(4)\n\nThe EPCA prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including consumer conventional cooking products. The EPCA also requires DOE to periodically determine whether more stringent standards would be technologically feasible and economically justified, and would result in significant energy savings. The law does not require DOE to set a performance standard or amend standards, just to review whether existing standards should be amended based on the EPCA\u2019s criteria. Since 1990, DOE has twice reviewed and decided not to set energy conservation standards requirements for cooktops beyond the current prescriptive design criteria, which ban constant burning pilot lights for gas products. These reviews occurred in 1998 (President Clinton) and 2009 (President Obama). And in 2020 (President Trump), DOE proposed again not to amend standards. Incredibly, DOE\u2019s present proposal to eliminate almost all gas cooktops currently on the market is based on data that is not much different than that DOE relied on to support its 2020 proposal not to establish standards for cooktops.\n\nFurther, the Department is justifying this proposed requirement based on an estimated savings to the consumer for gas cooktops of only $21.89 over 14.5 years, which equates to a mere $1.50/year or 12 cents/month. These are not savings American consumers will be willing to trade for decreased features and functionality associated with meeting DOE\u2019s overly stringent proposed standards. More importantly, these alleged cost savings do not account for the cost to convert homes from gas cooking to electric cooking, which can cost thousands of dollars per home.\n\nWe request that DOE not finalize this proposed rule or one that is substantially similar to it so that consumer can continue to have a broad choice of a full range of reasonably priced and fully functional and featured gas or electric cooktops.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:30:02Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-holds-central-washington-farm-bill-tour", "Newhouse Holds Central Washington Farm Bill Tour", "2023-03-17", "2023", "2023-03", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "YAKIMA, WA \u2013 This week, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) traveled across Central Washington to meet with farmers, ranchers, and producers in the agriculture industry to discuss their priorities for this year\u2019s Farm Bill. He held roundtables in Quincy, Yakima, Sunnyside, Goldendale, and Tri-Cities.\n\nClick here for more photos of Rep. Newhouse\u2019s Farm Bill tour.\n\n\u201cThis week, I traveled up and down Central Washington to speak with farmers and ranchers about their priorities for this year\u2019s Farm Bill,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cOur nation\u2019s producers provide the food, fiber, and fuel we use every day and we must do everything we can so the agriculture industry will continue to thrive for generations to come. I am committed to passing a Farm Bill that will help rural communities like Central Washington thrive and strengthen the future of American farmers who are struggling with high input costs, labor shortages, and supply chain disruptions that are challenging their ability to make ends meet.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Farm Bill is a legislative package that is passed roughly every five years that covers agricultural programs such as crop insurance, research, conservation, rural development, and energy to provide farmers ranchers, and producers the essential resources they need to feed America.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:30:02Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-holds-roundtable-fentanyl-crisis-legislation-holding-dealers", "Newhouse Holds Roundtable on Fentanyl Crisis, Legislation Holding Dealers Accountable", "2023-03-16", "2023", "2023-03", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "YAKIMA, WA \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) held a roundtable at the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce to discuss the fentanyl crisis plaguing our communities and his new legislation, the William and James Wonacott Act of 2023. He was joined by Andrew and Brandi Wonacott, other parents of fentanyl victims from Central Washington, members of law enforcement, medical professionals, and community leaders who are all on the frontlines fighting the fentanyl crisis.\n\nClick here for photos of the roundtable.\n\nClick here for the full video of the roundtable.\n\n\u201cThe fentanyl crisis has impacted far too many families in our communities, just like the Wonacott family,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cThank you to Andrew and Brandi for reaching out to me to bring awareness to this issue, and for being a strong voice for their two sons. To honor William and James, this crucial legislation will hold dealers and distributors accountable. Together, we can bring forth real solutions to confront the fentanyl crisis that is plaguing every corner of our communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe time is right to take action on the fentanyl crisis as it continues to be a huge impact to families and loved ones who have lost someone to a fentanyl-related overdose,\u201d said Andrew and Brandi Wonacott, parents of William and James. \u201cWhen this legislation becomes law and saves one family from the hurt and grief Brandi and I have had to endure, it is worth it. Thank you to Dan Newhouse\u2019s efforts on this crisis. We are hopeful that Congress passes this legislation quickly with bi-partisan support. Our nation cannot wait anymore, and we must act and do something now to stop this poison from taking a generation from our families.\u201d\n\n\"Yakima County is in the midst of a fentanyl crisis,\u201d said Yakima County Sheriff Robert Udell. \u201cThe easily attainable drug is found in inexpensive pill-form and mixed into other illegal narcotics. Young people find it easy to find, and the result is dozens of opioid deaths a year just in Yakima County. We must act now to limit the availability of this dangerous drug, and Rep. Newhouse\u2019s bill is one of the ways to do so. His proposal to enact significant mandatory penalties on those who sell fentanyl, often causing deaths, is an excellent way to protect people of all ages. I enthusiastically support Rep. Newhouse\u2019s bill on penalties for fentanyl dealers.\u201d\n\n\"Public safety should be the first priority of any government and people should be able to safely send their children to school and raise their families without fear,\u201d said Jeremy Takala, Yakama Nation Tribal Councilman and Chairman of the Council\u2019s Law and Order Committee. \u201cI thank Congressman Newhouse for working to provide much-needed resources to law enforcement officers, including the recently passed Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement legislation, and urge that more resources be provided for an enhanced police response to the Fentanyl epidemic.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nTheWilliam and James Wonacott Act, introduced by Rep. Newhouse on March 14, 2023, is named after two young men from Yakima who lost their lives to products laced with illicit fentanyl. James Wonacott, 30, passed away in November 2022 and was known as a loving and involved member of the Yakima community. Less than one year later, James\u2019 younger brother, William Wonacott, fell victim to the same fate. A United States Air Force veteran and husband, William was only 27 years old when he passed.\n\nThe bill would define federal punishments by making selling, giving, or distributing equivalent to first-degree murder, including provisions to do the following:\n\nEnhances penalties for those who sell, give, or distribute illicit fentanyl-related substances. These actions will result in a minimum of twenty years with possibility of life.\n\nEnhances penalties if the selling, giving, or distributing results in death. These lethal actions will result in a minimum of twenty-five years with possibility of life.\n\nRep. Newhouse has been a leader in confronting the opioid crisis during his time in Congress, taking the following actions to combat trafficking of deadly substances, expand treatment opportunities, and secure our southern border:\n\nEarlier this year, Rep. Newhouse introduced the Save Americans from the Fentanyl Emergency Act, or Safe Act of 2023. The legislation permanently schedules all current and future fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs, to ensure law enforcement can continue to prosecute the sale and use of these substances.\n\nOn December 20, 2022, Rep. Newhouse and Rep. Pappas reintroduced their legislation to extend the emergency scheduling of fentanyl analogues through December 31, 2024, which became law through the government funding package that was passed by Congress.\n\nIn March, 2022 Rep. Newhouse introduced the Save Americans from the Fentanyl Emergency Act of 2022, or SAFE Act of 2022. The legislation permanently schedules all current and future fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs, to ensure law enforcement can continue to prosecute the sale and use of these substances.\n\nOn February 10, 2022, Rep. Newhouse sent a letter to President Biden urging his Administration take immediate action on the influx of fentanyl streaming into our country by securing our borders and making fentanyl-related substances\u2019 Schedule 1 classification permanent to ensure law enforcement can continue to prosecute the sale and use of these substances.\n\nOn February 8, 2022, Rep. Newhouse introduced the Dignity Act, which restarts all currently paused border infrastructure contracts and increases funding for physical border infrastructure.\n\nOn February 3, 2022, Rep. Newhouse introduced the Law Enforcement Officers Preventing (Drug) Abuse Related Deaths or LEOPARD Act. This bill authorizes rural community response pilot grant programs to allow state and local law enforcement agencies to purchase naloxone, an effective tool to prevent and reduce opioid overdose deaths and directs at least 50% of the programs\u2019 grant funding to rural communities.\n\nOn March 2, 2022, Rep. Newhouse cosponsored the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act or the HALT Fentanyl Act. This bill places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.\n\nIn 2016, Rep. Newhouse voted in favor of the bipartisan 21st Century CURES Act, which increased state grants for treatment from $500 million to $1.5 billion. Half of those grants were made available in 2017, and the next half in 2018.\n\nIn 2016, Rep. Newhouse supported the House passage of H.R. 5046, the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduction Act of 2016 and 17 bills to address the national opioid abuse crisis. H.R. 5046 combats the opioid epidemic by establishing a streamlined, comprehensive opioid abuse grant program that encompasses a variety of new and existing programs, such as vital training and resources for first responders and law enforcement, criminal investigations for the unlawful distribution of opioids, drug courts, and residential substance abuse treatment. The bill authorizes $103 million annually for the grant program and is fully offset for cut-go purposes.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:30:02Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-legislation-combat-fentanyl-honor-two-sons", "Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Combat Fentanyl, Honor Two Sons", "2023-03-15", "2023", "2023-03", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Yesterday, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the William and James Wonacott Act of 2023, named after Andrew Wonacott of Yakima\u2019s two sons who succumbed to fentanyl, to combat this deadly epidemic.\n\nThe legislation will enhance penalties for those who sell, give, or distribute any substance that contains two milligrams or more of illicit fentanyl or fentanyl-related substances to another person without their knowledge.\n\n\u201cThe fentanyl crisis has impacted far too many families in our communities, just like the Wonacott family,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cThank you to Andrew and Brandi for reaching out to me to bring awareness to this issue, and for being a strong voice for their two sons. To honor William and James, this crucial legislation will hold dealers and distributors accountable. Together, we can bring forth real solutions to confront the fentanyl crisis that is plaguing every corner of our communities.\u201d\n\nRead the Fox News exclusive on the legislation here.\n\n\u201cThe time is right to take action on the fentanyl crisis as it continues to be a huge impact to families and loved ones who have lost someone to a fentanyl-related overdose,\u201d said Andrew and Brandi Wonacott, parents of William and James. \u201cWhen this legislation becomes law and saves one family from the hurt and grief Brandi and I have had to endure, it is worth it. Thank you to Dan Newhouse\u2019s efforts on this crisis. We are hopeful that Congress passes this legislation quickly with bi-partisan support. Our nation cannot wait anymore, and we must act and do something now to stop this poison from taking a generation from our families.\u201d\n\n\u201dYakima County is in the midst of a fentanyl crisis,\u201d said Yakima County Sheriff Robert Udell. \u201cThe easily attainable drug is found in inexpensive pill-form and mixed into other illegal narcotics. Young people find it easy to find, and the result is dozens of opioid deaths a year just in Yakima County. We must act now to limit the availability of this dangerous drug, and Rep. Newhouse\u2019s bill is one of the ways to do so. His proposal to enact significant mandatory penalties on those who sell fentanyl, often causing deaths, is an excellent way to protect people of all ages. I enthusiastically support Rep. Newhouse\u2019s bill on penalties for fentanyl dealers.\u201d\n\nRead the full text of the bill here.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe William and James Wonacott Act is named after two young men from Yakima who lost their lives to products laced with illicit fentanyl. James Wonacott, 30, passed away in November 2022 and was known as a loving and involved member of the Yakima community. James\u2019 younger brother, William Wonacott, fell victim to the same fate. A United States Air Force veteran and husband, William was only 27 years old when he passed.\n\nThe bill would define federal punishments by making selling, giving, or distributing equivalent to first-degree murder, including provisions to do the following:\n\nEnhances penalties for those who sell, give, or distribute illicit fentanyl-related substances. These actions will result in a minimum of twenty years with possibility of life.\n\nEnhances penalties if the selling, giving, or distributing results in death. These lethal actions will result in a minimum of twenty-five years with possibility of life.\n\nThere are protections in place for medical professionals and pharmacists when fentanyl is used for medical purposes in a safe and legal manner.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:30:02Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-applauds-house-passage-wotus-cra", "Newhouse Applauds House Passage of WOTUS CRA", "2023-03-09", "2023", "2023-03", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and his House colleagues voted to pass H.J. Res. 27, a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) on the Biden Administration\u2019s flawed and burdensome \u201cWaters of the United States\u201d (WOTUS) rule.\n\nEarlier today, Rep. Newhouse and 10 members of the Congressional Western Caucus spoke in support of H.J. Res. 27 on the House floor.\n\nCLICK HERE TO WATCH\n\n\u201cWOTUS is nothing more than a power grab which would impose tighter controls over waters the Clean Water Act never intended to regulate. Rural communities in the West and across the country are dedicated to clean water and they are the ones being punished by the continued legal uncertainty this new final rule promulgates. While I am disappointed in this administration\u2019s dismissal of our rural communities, I will never stop fighting for them,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cI urge the Senate to join us in passing this resolution to push back on this administration\u2019s egregious overreach and fight for our food supply, our private property rights, and our country.\u201d\n\nRead the joint resolution here.\n\nBackground:\n\nIn January, Rep. Newhouse led 194 other House Republicans in a letter blasting the Biden Administration for its premature and reckless \u201cwaters of the United States\u201d (WOTUS) final rule. The Members demanded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to rescind the rule and postpone any subsequent agency action on WOTUS to allow the Supreme Court to issue an opinion on Sackett v EPA. Click here to read more.\n\nOn December 30, 2022, Chairman Newhouse and 22 Members of the Congressional Western Caucusspoke out against the Biden Administration releasing a final WOTUS rule\u2014on the last business day of the year\u2014before the Supreme Court has decided Sackett v. EPA.\n\nIn April 2022, Chairman Newhouse, Rep. Miller-Meeks, and Rep. Rodney Davis (IL-13) submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court for Sackett v. EPA outlining the importance of environmental federalism and how a poorly-defined Clean Water Act hinders environmental protections.\n\nOn March 9, 2022, Chairman Newhouse, Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Sam Graves (MO-06), and Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member David Rouzer (NC-07) led over 200 House Republicans \u2013 including every Member of the Western Caucus \u2013 in calling for the Biden Administration to drop its plan to expand the scope of \u201cwaters of the United States\u201d (WOTUS) until Sackett v. EPA is decided by the Supreme Court. Click here to learn more.\n\nIn January 2022, Chairman Newhouse and Rep. Miller-Meeks called on the Administration to halt the rulemaking process, based on the Supreme Court\u2019s decision to take up the Sackett case.\n\nChairman Newhouse hosted Rep. Davis, Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert, and Charles Yates of the Pacific Legal Foundation, one of the contributing lawyers in the Sackett v. EPA case, to discuss the impacts WOTUS has on rural communities and potential implications of the Supreme Court decision. Click here to listen.\n\nWhen the Biden Administration announced their intention to revise and remand the Trump Administration\u2019s Navigable Waters Protection Rule, Chairman Newhouse, Rep. Miller-Meeks, Senator Steve Daines (MT), and Senator Joni Ernst (IA) led Western Caucus Members in a bicameral letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan and Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Jaime Pinkham to express their serious concerns and demand answers about the Administration\u2019s plans to reopen the definition of \u201cwaters of the United States.\u201d Click here to read the letter and learn more.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:30:02Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-legislation-strengthen-tribal-law-enforcement-0", "Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Tribal Law Enforcement, Address MMIW Crisis", "2023-03-02", "2023", "2023-03", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), alongside Reps. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Sharice Davids (D-KS), introduced the Bridging Agency Data Gaps & Ensuring Safety (BADGES) for Native Communities Act, a bipartisan bill that strengthens tribal law enforcement and increases public safety in Indian Country.\n\nThe legislation addresses federal inefficiencies that hurt Bureau of Indian Affairs law enforcement recruitment and retention, increases the effectiveness of federal missing persons resources, and gives resources to Tribes and states to combat the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.\n\nYou can read the full text of the bill here.\n\n\u201cNative American communities and law enforcement agencies face an uphill battle investigating cases of missing and murdered indigenous women due to lack of access to coordinated federal crime data,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cThis legislation provides critical federal resources and access to criminal databases to tribal law enforcement so they can effectively investigate these cases and help end the MMIW crisis.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor years, the federal government has failed to provide tribal communities the resources needed to adequately ensure public safety and properly support Tribal law enforcement agencies,\u201d said Rep. Ruben Gallego. \u201cI\u2019m proud to introduce this important legislation today, which will help recruit and retain Tribal law enforcement officers, address the unmet public safety needs of Tribal communities and improve coordination between Tribal, federal, and state agencies in Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons cases. This is a widely supported, bipartisan effort, and I look forward to finally getting this bill passed.\u201d\n\n\u201cIncreasing coordination between federal, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies will improve public safety in tribal communities and help address the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous peoples. I am once again proud to join my colleagues in introducing the bipartisan BADGES Act, which will provide additional support to tribal law enforcement officers as they protect tribal communities,\u201d said Rep. Sharice Davids.\n\n\u201cThe Gila River Indian Community supports Rep. Gallego\u2019s efforts to increase the safety of tribal communities by providing the data, access and resources needed to ensure we can retain law enforcement officers and that our law enforcement agencies have the resources they need to keep our communities safe. As a sovereign nation, there is no greater obligation than the safety of our members and all those who enter our Community. The \u201cBridging Agency Data Gaps and Ensuring Safety\u201d (BADGES) for Native Communities Act will strengthen tribal law enforcement agencies, and provide the data and resources to keep our Communities safe. The Community appreciates Rep. Gallego\u2019s leadership in introducing this bipartisan bill and looks forward to working with Rep. Gallego as the bill moves forward,\u201d said Governor Stephen Roe Lewis, Gila River Indian Community.\n\n\u201cInefficient data sharing, poor recruitment and retention of law enforcement officers, and the lack of coordination among Federal, state, Tribal, and local law enforcement agencies remain significant barriers to justice for Native women and children experiencing disproportionate levels of violence,\u201d said Lucy R. Simpson, Executive Director, National Indigenous Women\u2019s Resource Center (NIWRC). \u201cThe Bridging Agency Data Gaps and Ensuring Safety (BADGES) for Native Communities Act will help to address some of these inefficiencies by supporting data systems and law enforcement coordination efforts, as well as empowering Tribes with the resources needed to find our missing relatives and end this crisis of violence.\u201d\n\n\"Ensuring the safety of our Native communities is critical, which is why NCAI applauds the introduction of the Bridging Agency Data Gaps and Ensuring Safety for Native Communities Act (BADGES) that is a meaningful step forward to ending the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Relatives across the country. We urge Congress to pass this legislation and help keep our people and our families safer,\" said Larry Wright, Jr., Executive Director of the National Congress of American Indians.\n\n\"As a society, it is crucial that we recognize and honor the unique needs and sovereignty of each tribal community,\u201d said Angel Charley, Executive Director, Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women. \u201cLegislation that protects the rights and safety of our communities is necessary to address the systemic inequalities we face and promotes justice and equity for communities most impacted by violence. By supporting the BADGES for Native Communities Act, we demonstrate our commitment to building a more accountable, inclusive, and respectful partnership that uplifts the needs of survivors.\"\n\n\u201cI am grateful for the leadership of Congressman Gallego and Senator Cortez Masto for championing the BADGES Act. Our people deserve improved law enforcement coordination when reporting their loved ones missing. By increasing resources for tribes and urban Indian organizations, the federal government upholds its responsibility to establish public safety in Indian Country,\u201d said Esther Lucero, President & CEO, Seattle Indian Health Board.\n\n\u201cViolence against Indigenous women is a human rights crisis in the United States. Ensuring tribal law enforcement have the resources and data they need to address this crisis is an important step in responding to\u2014and preventing\u2014violence against Indigenous women. We urge Congress to swiftly pass the BADGES Act and help end this epidemic of violence,\u201d said Tarah Demant, Interim National Director, Programs, Government Relations and Advocacy, Amnesty International USA.\n\n\u201cThe reintroduction of the Bridging Agency Data Gaps and Ensuring Safety for Native Communities Act is a vital step towards addressing the longstanding issue of missing, unidentified or murdered Native people in our country. This is a major issue for Native people both on and off reservation, including in urban areas. This legislation establishes an avenue for Tribes and urban Indian organizations to directly communicate and coordinate with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System and supports information sharing between Tribes and urban Indian organizations and law enforcement agencies at the federal, state, and regional levels. This legislation is one way to help bring justice and closure to Native families and communities and hopefully will make it so fewer Native families have to suffer this terrible burden in the future. We must continue to advocate for policies that prioritize the safety and wellbeing of Indigenous communities, and the passage of this Act is a critical step in that direction,\u201d said Francys Crevier (Algonquin), CEO for the National Council of Urban Indian Health.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe BADGES for Native Communities Act includes provisions to do the following:\n\nIncrease Tribal access to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) by requiring Tribal facilitators to conduct ongoing Tribal outreach and serve as a point of contact for Tribes and law enforcement agencies, as well as conduct training and information gathering to improve the resolution of missing persons cases.\n\nRequire a report on Tribal law enforcement needs, including staffing, replacement and repairs for corrections facilities, infrastructure and capital for tribal police and court facilities, and emergency communication technology.\n\nAllow the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to conduct its own background checks for law enforcement officer applicants in order to improve officer recruitment.\n\nEstablish a grant program to support states, Tribes, and Tribal organizations in the coordination efforts related to missing and murdered persons cases and sexual assault cases.\n\nEvaluate federal law enforcement evidence collection, handling, and processing crucial to securing conviction of violent offenders.\n\nEnsure BIA officers and Tribal police have access to culturally appropriate mental health and wellness programs.\n\nThis legislation is endorsed by the National Indigenous Women\u2019s Resource Center, the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women, the Seattle Indian Health Board, the National Council of Urban Indian Health, and Amnesty International.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:30:02Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-requests-central-washington-input-community-project-funding-1", "Newhouse Requests Central Washington Input on Community Project Funding", "2023-03-02", "2023", "2023-03", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced his office is currently accepting eligible Community Project Funding requests that will improve the lives of Central Washingtonians and support the economic prosperity of Washington state.\n\nThe House Committee on Appropriations recently announced that it will be accepting Community Project Funding requests from Members of Congress, designed to help deliver targeted federal funding to select projects in districts across the country. Community Project Funding requests can be submitted on his website and must be submitted by Friday, March 10.\n\nCLICK HERE FOR COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING REQUEST FORM\n\nPrior to applying, please review guidance from the House Committee on Appropriations: https://appropriations.house.gov/fiscal-year-2024-member-request-guidance.\n\nReminder: Receiving a CPF in the final bill does not guarantee the entity will receive funding. The entity must be eligible for the grant program to which they apply. Additionally, the entity must still apply for the grant through the granting federal agency, IAW, all federal laws, and regulations.\n\nBackground:\n\nAs the representative for Washington\u2019s 4th Congressional District, Rep. Newhouse will have the opportunity to submit up to fifteen requests for Community Project Funding. These requests are meant to restore Congress\u2019s Article I powers by ensuring that federal funding is directly targeted toward projects that benefit surrounding communities and the district as a whole.\n\nYou can find general guidelines for which types of projects are eligible here and below:\n\nFor-profit entities are not eligible for Community Project Funding.\n\nEach project request must be for fiscal year 2024 funds only and cannot include a request for multi-year funding.\n\nRequests will be posted online on House.gov websites.\n\nMust demonstrate good use of taxpayers\u2019 dollars.\n\nState or local governmental entities are encouraged to apply as the primary grantee to oversee the completion of the project.\n\nFor infrastructure projects, many States have established lists or intended use plans with projects that have already been vetted by governmental officials (e.g. drinking water, wastewater, and highways).\n\nRequests to direct funding to a non-profit organization must provide evidence that the recipient is a non-profit organization as described under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Further, many water projects often partner with non-profit entities to complete projects. Therefore, projects may also be directed to non-profits with an inherently governmental function.\n\nCommunity engagement and support is crucial in determining which projects are worthy of Federal funding. Only projects with demonstrated community support will be considered. This recommendation builds on past Committee reforms, and Members will be required to present to the Committee evidence of community support that were compelling factors in their decision to submit the request. Examples of these include, but are not limited to:\n\nLetters of support from elected community leaders (e.g., mayors or other officials);\n\nPress articles highlighting the need for the requested Community Project Funding;\n\nSupport from newspaper editorial boards;\n\nProjects listed on State intended use plans, community development plans, or other publicly available planning documents; or\n\nResolutions passed by city councils or boards.\n\nAll requests must be submitted by Friday, March 10. At that time, viable submissions will be considered to determine which projects will ultimately be submitted for consideration by the House Committee on Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:30:02Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-highlights-ccps-threats-america", "Newhouse Highlights CCP\u2019s Threats to America", "2023-02-28", "2023", "2023-02", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party held their first hearing titled \u201cThe Chinese Communist Party\u2019s Threat to America.\u201d\n\nDuring the hearing, the Select Committee received testimony from non-governmental witnesses on the Chinese Communist Party\u2019s (CCP) threat to America. The hearing provided an overview of how the relationship between the United States and the People\u2019s Republic of China (PRC) arrived at this point and described the CCP\u2019s threat to our security, our economy, and our values.\n\nThe following witnesses testified during the hearing:\n\nThe Honorable Matthew Pottinger, Former United States Deputy National Security Advisor\n\nThe Honorable H.R. McMaster, Former United States National Security Advisor\n\nMs. Tong Yi, Chinese Human Rights Advocate\n\nMr. Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing\n\nRep. Newhouse questioned General McMaster regarding CCP-backed purchases of American farmland and potential purchases near strategic sites such as military installations or critical infrastructure. He also questioned Ms. Tong regarding the \u201cWhite Paper\u201d protests last fall and the similarities to previous dissident movements in China.\n\nWATCH REP. NEWHOUSE IN THE HEARING HERE", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:18:08Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-addresses-usdas-failure-protect-american-farmland-foreign", "Newhouse Addresses USDA\u2019s Failure to Protect American Farmland from Foreign Adversaries", "2023-02-27", "2023", "2023-02", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers demanded action from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding their failure to conduct oversight of foreign acquisition of U.S. agricultural land.\n\nThe letter, sent to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack, expresses deep concern about an internal USDA memo which revealed USDA failed to assess or follow through to penalize failures to report foreign acquisition of U.S. agricultural land between 2015 and 2018, which is required under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA).\n\n\u201cWe must always protect America's most vital, yet finite, resource\u2014our farmland,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cThe United States' most forbidding adversaries, especially the Chinese Communist Party, will continue to undermine our democracy and threaten our heartland if we do not take action. USDA's failure to conduct oversight to protect local farmers, rural communities, and our national security is inexplicable. The American people deserve answers now.\u201d\n\nRead the letter here.\n\nBackground:\n\nIn September of 2013, the President of the People\u2019s Republic of China and General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, Xi Jinping, announced China\u2019s \u201cgrand political-economic project,\u201d now known as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) or Debt Trap Diplomacy. Over the last decade, President Xi has and continues to invest billions into the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road in Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.\n\nThis Congress, Rep. Newhouse led his colleagues in re-introducing the Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People\u2019s Republic of China Act to prohibit the purchase of public or private agricultural land in the United States by foreign nationals associated with the Government of the People\u2019s Republic of China. Additionally, the legislation would prohibit the same associations from participating in any United States Department of Agriculture programs except food safety inspections.\n\nEarlier this year, Rep. Newhouse cosponsored the Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and Security (PASS) Act, which protects our national security by preventing foreign adversaries from taking any ownership or control of the United States\u2019 agricultural land and agricultural businesses. More specifically, the PASS Act prohibits China, Russia, Iran and North Korea from purchasing U.S. agricultural land and agricultural companies.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:18:08Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-announced-co-chair-congressional-wine-caucus", "Newhouse Announced as Co-Chair of Congressional Wine Caucus", "2023-02-03", "2023", "2023-02", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) was announced as Co-Chair of the Congressional Wine Caucus alongside Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA), and will continue to lead the bicameral and bipartisan Caucus for the 118th Congress.\n\n\"As a proud grape grower, I know firsthand the strong economic contributions made by the grape and wine producers and the issues our industry faces,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cI am honored to represent the flourishing, high-quality wine region of Central Washington. I look forward to continue working with Rep. Thompson to ensure that our nation's wine industry \u2013 from wine grape growers to winemakers and sellers \u2013 can continue to thrive and grow.\"\n\n\u201cAgriculture is important to our district and to every state across our country. Winegrapes are grown in all 50 states and generate $276 billion for our economy while creating nearly two million jobs,\u201d said Rep. Thompson. \u201cI founded the Congressional Wine Caucus to develop a line of communication between winegrape growers and vintners and Congress. During the 118th Congress, Rep. Newhouse and I \u2014 and the entire Wine Caucus \u2014 will continue this work to support our wine community.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe at WineAmerica are deeply grateful to Representatives Dan Newhouse and Mike Thompson for their leadership as Co-chairs of the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus,\u201d said Jim Trezise, President of WineAmerica. \u201cOur 2022 National Economic Impact Study showed that the wine industry boosted the American economy by $276 billion, up by 25% from 2017. Since wine is produced and consumed in all 50 states, it is vital that we have legislators who are both informed and involved. The Congressional Wine Caucus serves that purpose.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Washington Wine Institute is very proud to have Congressman Dan Newhouse as Co-Chair of the Congressional Wine Caucus,\u201d said Josh McDonald, Executive Director of Washington Wine Institute. \u201cAs a wine grower himself, he understands the industry and what is needed to ensure that Washington wineries has sustainable growth in the future. We look forward to working with him to promote and support the wine industry in Washington state and across the nation.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Washington Winegrowers are particularly thrilled with Congressman Newhouse\u2019s position as co-chair of the Congressional Wine Caucus,\u201d said Vicki Scharlau, Executive Director of the Washington Winegrowers Association. \u201cHe more than most others understands the challenges and unique opportunities afforded grape growers\u2014being one himself. We look forward to his leadership promoting and protecting the US wine industry all the while having his feet firmly planted in the vineyards of Washington state.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nWine is produced in all 50 states and generates jobs and revenue in both rural and urban communities. The wine industry contributes an estimated $276 billion to the U.S. economy annually and creates the equivalent of almost two million full-time jobs. The more than 10,000 predominantly family-owned wineries in the U.S. attract more than 49 million tourists each year who enjoy the wines, cultural activities, and scenic pastoral landscapes in wine country.\n\nIn Washington State, there are more than 800 wineries and over 250 wine and grape growers. The wine industry generates over $9.5 billion in total economic activity with over 14,000 acres of vineyards and 60,000 jobs created and supported by the wine industry. With 14 unique AVAs across the state, Washington's wine industry continues to grow and produce high-quality varieties that are enjoyed all over the world. In addition, Washington State University is one of the country's leading viticulture research institutions and one of only 14 universities in the United States to offer a Viticulture & Enology degree.\n\nThe Congressional Wine Caucus was founded in 1999 by Congressmen and wine grape growers Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena) and George Radanovich (R-Fresno) to protect the interests of our vibrant wine community from grape to glass. You can click here to learn more about the Congressional Wine Caucus.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:18:08Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-leads-bill-prohibit-purchase-us-land-chinese-communist-party", "Newhouse Leads Bill to Prohibit Purchase of U.S. Land by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)", "2023-02-02", "2023", "2023-02", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) led his House colleagues in the introduction of the Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People\u2019s Republic of China Act. This legislation would prohibit the purchase of public or private agricultural land in the United States by foreign nationals associated with the Government of the People\u2019s Republic of China.\n\n\u201cThe Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is a threat to American democracy. The United States is engaged in a great power struggle with the CCP, and we must respond with tough policies that will protect our farmland and food supply chain, said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cWe should be taking every action we can to strengthen our domestic production while preventing our nation's strongest adversaries from having an advantage over our supply chain. I am proud to introduce this legislation alongside many of my House colleagues to keep the CCP from gaining a foothold from within our own borders.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe CCP\u2019s agenda to dramatically increase its ownership of American agricultural land is an immediate concern and one we will deal with directly on the Select Committee on China,\u201d said Rep. Dusty Johnson. \u201cWe cannot allow our adversary to have control over our food supply and supply chain. This is a national security threat that cannot be ignored, and I am grateful for Rep. Newhouse\u2019s leadership on this issue.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe cannot allow the Chinese Communist Party to buy U.S. farms and jeopardize the food supply Michigan families rely on,\u201d said Rep. Moolenaar. \u201cThis legislation protects our country and stands up to the CCP\u2019s efforts to expand its influence over America.\u201d\n\n\u201cAgriculture is Eastern Washington\u2019s number one industry. We simply cannot allow companies from China to lock down our resources and undermine our farmers and ranchers\u2019 ability to feed the world,\u201d said Rep. Rodgers. \u201cAmericans should not be forced to rely on China for the food they put on the table. Prohibiting the Chinese Communist Party from purchasing farmland in the United States is a no-brainer that will support domestic food production and decrease our dangerous dependence on foreign adversaries.\u201d\n\n\u201cUnder no circumstances should our food supply be dependent upon the Chinese Communist Party,\u201d said Rep. Fitzpatrick. \u201cThat is why I am proud to be an original co-sponsor of the Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People\u2019s Republic of China Act which will protect American agriculture, bolster our domestic food production, and prevent hostile regimes from having a hand in our supply chain.\u201d\n\n\"America is the land of the free \u2014 not the land owned by China,\" said Rep. Reschenthaler. \"The Chinese Communist Party\u2019s malign efforts to purchase domestic farmland is a direct threat to the American homeland. As an original cosponsor of the Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People\u2019s Republic of China Act, I am proud to join Rep. Newhouse on this important effort to protect our nation's national security, food security, and economic security.\u201d\n\n\u201cChina must be banned from buying our farmland because American farmland belongs to American farmers,\u201d said Rep. Feenstra. \u201cI am proud to work with my colleague Rep. Dan Newhouse to prevent malign foreign interests from infiltrating rural America and threatening our national and food security.\u201d\n\n\u201cTo allow China, governed by the Chinese Communist Party, to acquire farmland near and around key military and otherwise strategic areas of the United States, is as dumb as it gets,\u201d said Rep. Rouzer. \u201cNot only are these purchases of key areas of farmland a threat to our national security, but it is a threat to our food security as well. This must end, and I am proud to co-sponsor legislation to do just that.\u201d\n\n\u201cIncreased ownership of U.S. farmland by foreign adversaries like China is an alarmingly growing trend that poses a risk to our national and economic security,\u201d said Rep. Valadao. \u201cFarmers in the Central Valley produce a quarter of our nation\u2019s food with less than one percent of our nation\u2019s farmland. We cannot sit idly by while China strategically purchases the rich land in our own backyard, jeopardizing our nation\u2019s food security and giving China control over our food supply. I\u2019m glad to join my colleague and fellow farmer Rep. Newhouse to introduce the Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People\u2019s Republic of China Act, which will ensure American farms are kept out of the hands of our adversaries.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Chinese Communist Party works tirelessly to infiltrate our nation and spread their influence, including through efforts to undermine our food supply,\u201d said Rep. Miller-Meeks. \u201cWe should take every action necessary to prevent the CCP from taking over American farmland. Doing so will boost the American agriculture industry and our economy\u2014all while curbing Chinese influence.\u201d\n\n\u201cAmerica is blessed with an abundance of agricultural land, and it is critical to our national security, food security, and economic security that we protect those lands from ownership by our adversaries,\u201d said Rep. Westerman. \u201cI\u2019m proud to join Congressman Newhouse and many of my colleagues to cosponsor this bill and take a stand to protect America\u2019s vast agricultural lands from the Chinese Communist Party.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe recent increase in purchases of American farmland by individuals associated with the Chinese Communist Party, especially near military bases, represent an alarming threat to our both our food security and national security,\u201d said Rep. Stauber. \u201cI am proud to join Rep. Newhouse on this important legislation to stop those affiliated with Communist China from buying American farmland.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has no business purchasing land near military bases or for agricultural purposes \u2013 or for any other reason,\u201d said Rep. Bill Johnson. \u201cIt is a critical matter of national security that we prevent the CCP from buying large swaths of American land. That is exactly why I cosponsored the Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People\u2019s Republic of China Act.\u201d\n\n\u201cForeign nationals associated with the Chinese Communist Party should not be investing in or purchasing American farmland \u2013 period,\u201d said Rep. Latta. \u201cAllowing one of our greatest adversaries to snatch up farmland is a dangerous trend that not only has national security implications but threatens the security of our food supply and harms American agriculture producers. I\u2019m proud to join Congressman Newhouse in this effort to keep China from purchasing valuable American land, undercutting our farmers, and gaining a foothold from within our own nation.\u201d\n\n\u201cIncreasing ownership of private property by entities with ties to the Chinese Communist Party has rightly given rise to escalating concerns,\u201d said Rep. Flood. \u201cOur country\u2019s land is inextricably linked to our national security, food supply, and energy resources. This bill ensures that America is putting the interests of our people first and taking another step to protect our future against the encroachment of the CCP and their allies.\u201d\n\nThe legislation led by Rep. Newhouse has over 45 original co-sponsors in the House of Representatives. Members of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the U.S. and the CCP Reps. Dusty Johnson (R-SD), John Moolenaar (R-MI), Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), and Ashley Hinson (R-IA) have signed onto the legislation, in addition to:\n\nReps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), Jason Smith (R-MO), Randy Feenstra (R-IA), David Rouzer (R-NC), David Valadao (R-CA), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), Bruce Westerman (R-AR), Pete Stauber (R-MN), Bill Johnson (R-OH), Bob Latta (R-OH), Mike Flood (R-NE), John Moolenaar (R-MI), Jack Bergman (R-MI), Maria Salazar (R-FL), Mark Amodei (R-NV), Mike Bost (R-IL), Mike Guest (R-MS), Scott Franklin (R-FL), Rep. Mike Flood (R-NE), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Tim Walberg (R-MI), Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), Bob Latta (R-OH), Matt Gaetz (R-FL), Julia Letlow (R-LA), Zach Nunn (R-IA), Rudy Yakym (R-IN), Jake Ellzey (R-TX), John Rutherford (R-FL), Blake Moore (R-UT), Chris Smith (R-NJ), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Ryan Zinke (R-MT), Adrian Smith (R-NE), Chris Stewart (R-UT), Barry Moore (R-AL), Kat Cammack (R-FL), Ronny Johnson (R-TX), Gregory Murphy (R-NC), Jim Baird (R-IN), Lisa McClain (R-MI), and Ralph Norman (R-SC).\n\nRead the full text of the bill here.\n\nBackground:\n\nLast Congress, Rep. Newhouse introduced the Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People\u2019s Republic of China Act to prohibit the purchase of public or private agricultural land in the United States by foreign nationals associated with the Government of the People\u2019s Republic of China. Additionally, the legislation would prohibit the same associations from participating in any United States Department of Agriculture programs except food safety inspections.\n\nIn September of 2013, the President of the People\u2019s Republic of China and General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, Xi Jinping, announced China\u2019s \u201cgrand political-economic project,\u201d now known as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) or Debt Trap Diplomacy. Over the last decade, President Xi has and continues to invest billions into the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road in Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.\n\nCongress must take a stand and stop PRC investments in the United States as a matter of national security, food security, and economic security. The United States currently has laws on the books (Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA) of 1978), but it largely puts the onus on the purchasing party to self-report land purchases, and fines are rarely levied for misreporting or not reporting at all.\n\nThe Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People\u2019s Republic of China Act would direct the President of the United States to take any necessary actions to prohibit the purchase of public or private agricultural land in the United States by foreign nationals associated with the Government of the People\u2019s Republic of China. Additionally, the legislation would prohibit the same associations from participating in any United States Department of Agriculture programs except food safety inspections.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:18:08Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-bill-boost-efficient-effective-forest-management", "Newhouse Introduces Bill to Boost Efficient, Effective Forest Management", "2023-02-01", "2023", "2023-02", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Root and Stem Project Authorization Act alongside Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA) and Senators Steve Daines (R-MT) and Diane Feinstein (D-CA). This legislation provides the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management with a clear statutory tool to treat forests more efficiently and empower collaborative processes through \u201cRoot & Stem\u201d projects.\n\n\u201cCollaborative projects have extraordinary benefits to both local economies and the environment in Central Washington,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cThe Root and Stem Act will be helpful in accelerating these forest management projects to restore federal forests that have suffered from years of poor\u2014or nonexistent\u2014management. I am proud to re-introduce this crucial piece of legislation alongside Rep. Peters and Senators Daines and Feinstein and look forward to restoring healthy forests through efficient and collaborative management.\u201d\n\n\u201cCollaboration between the federal government and Montanans is key when it comes to common sense forest management,\u201d said Senator Daines. \u201cWe should be encouraging public-private partnerships that will find creative and effective solutions to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires, promote healthy forests and protect local communities. Season after season, Montana is facing devastating wildfires. It\u2019s past time we restore active forest management practices.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Root & Stem Act will accelerate forest management projects that are smart and rooted in science to protect our ecosystems and climate,\u201d said Rep. Peters. \u201cAs we combat the increasing risks of wildfires and drought due to climate change, bipartisan action to protect our forests and public lands will be more critical than ever. I thank Chairman Newhouse for his partnership on this legislation.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m pleased to join Senator Daines on his Root and Stem Project Authorization Act. This bill would codify into law the authority of the Forest Service and Interior Department to allow qualified, vetted contractors to prepare environmental analyses for forest management projects,\u201d said Senator Feinstein. \u201cThis practice has long been permitted under executive branch regulations, and codifying it will allow critical wildfire mitigation work to move forward on schedule.\u201d\n\nBy authorizing the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management to propose and enter collaborative stewardship contracts and agreements, this legislation will allow the agencies to accomplish more hazardous fuels reduction and empower the agencies to engage with state, local, and tribal partners to ensure forest management projects compliment ongoing conservation efforts, benefit communities, and protect local ecosystems.\n\nStatements of Support:\n\n\u201cOnly with the help of states and the private sector can we tackle the wildfire crisis and the 80 million acre forest-restoration backlog. Building on the success of the Colville National Forest\u2019s \u201cA to Z\u201d project, the Root and Stem Project Authorization Act of 2023 proposes to harness the power of public-private collaboration by empowering states and private parties to design forest restoration projects, to fund environmental analysis, and to implement projects. The bill also addresses the serious threat of litigation to responsible forest management.\u201d\u2014Jonathan Wood, PERC Vice President of Law and Policy\n\n\u201cThe Root & Stem Act of 2023 is an innovative and bipartisan solution for improving the health and resiliency of our federally owned forests- more quickly and at less cost to taxpayers. This legislation builds upon a successful and collaborative partnership on the Colville National Forest that has accelerated needed treatments to protect communities, reduce severe fire risks, and enhance wildlife habitat, while providing timber for American-made wood products. It is time for Congress to codify this approach to promote more investment in science-based public land management, and to give forest collaboratives across the country further incentive to get more work done on the ground.\u201d \u2014Travis Joseph, President and CEO, American Forest Resources Council\n\n\u201cThe Root and Stem Act encourages collaboration between public and private stakeholders, which is key to reaching the scale and pace necessary to address the state of emergency that exists within our nation\u2019s forests and public lands.\u201d\u2014Becky Humphries, CEO, National Wild Turkey Federation\n\nRead the full text of the Root and Stem Act here.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Root & Stem Act will:\n\nAuthorize the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management to propose and enter into stewardship contracts and agreements prior to the completion of environmental review\n\nAllow for the preparation of the environmental analysis to be included as a service item (i.e. paid for with timber receipts) in the stewardship contract or agreement, provided the environmental analysis would be completed by an independent third party and the agency retains final decision authority for both the environmental analysis and the project\n\nEnsure Root & Stem projects are developed through a collaborative process and protect the collaborative process and consensus-driven management by:\n\nClearly defining \u201ccollaborative process\u201d to eliminate confusion and encourage the use of the Root & Stem tool\n\nAffirming that participants can intervene in any subsequent civil action and are considered full participants in any potential settlement negotiation relating to the project to ensure local voices are heard\n\nThe \u201cRoot and Stem Act\u201d passed the U.S. Senate in December 2022.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:18:08Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-legislation-help-veterans-va-employees-fixing-ehr", "Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Help Veterans, VA Employees by Fixing EHR System", "2023-02-01", "2023", "2023-02", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and House Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL) introduced the VA Electronic Health Record Modernization Improvement Act. This legislation would fix VA\u2019s handling of the Oracle Cerner electronic health record (EHR) system and ultimately ensure that VA Medical Centers (VAMCs) are well-equipped to implement and use the new system, without hindering the delivery of care to veterans and hurting VA provider productivity levels.\n\n\u201cThe disastrous rollout of the Cerner electronic health record system put the health and safety of veterans at risk\u2014the very same men and women who put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms we enjoy each and every day,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cRequiring VA medical centers to certify this system will not threaten any more veterans before deploying it at other sites should be commonsense. Unfortunately, given the botched handling of the initial rollout, it is on Congress to ensure the VA fulfills its duty and maintains the highest level of care for the men and women who deserve it most. I am proud to introduce this legislation today alongside Chairman Bost, and will never stop fighting to ensure the federal government keeps its commitment to provide our veterans with the respect and care they have earned.\u201d\n\n\u201cI have traveled across the country and seen and heard firsthand the impact the Oracle Cerner product has had on VA providers and veterans. It has crippled the delivery of care, put veteran patient safety at risk, and stressed an already overwhelmed healthcare system,\u201d said Chairman Bost. \u201cWhile I commend the Secretary for pausing deployment of the new EHR at future sites, I am not confident that will be enough. It\u2019s simple: the Oracle Cerner system should not be implemented at any more VA sites until the VAMC leadership certifies that the medical center is ready. That\u2019s exactly what our bill would do. I hope to get this legislation passed out of the House and signed into law as soon as possible.\u201d\n\nRead the full text of the VA Electronic Health Record Modernization Act here.\n\nBackground:\n\nLast year, Rep. Newhouse sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Deputy Secretary calling on the VA to provide additional resources to help local medical centers manage the additional workload created by the failed implementation of the new electronic health record system.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:18:08Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-legislation-promote-trade-increase-global", "Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Promote Trade, Increase Global Competitiveness for Central Washington Farmers", "2023-02-01", "2023", "2023-02", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the Agriculture Export Promotion Act of 2023 alongside Reps. Tracey Mann (R-KS), Brad Finstad (R-MN), Ashley Hinson (R-IA), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Kim Schrier (D-WA), Jim Costa (D-CA), and Chellie Pingree (D-ME). This legislation would increase funding to U.S. Department of Agriculture export promotion programs, the Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development Program (FMDP), and help American farmers maintain an edge in the increasingly competitive global marketplace.\n\n\u201cPrograms like the Market Access Program and the Foreign Market Development Program are essential for farmers and ranchers in Central Washington and across the country to help expand their customer base and market their products abroad,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cThe Ag Export Promotion Act will further advance the agriculture industry's capabilities to create more good-paying jobs while enabling customers around the world to enjoy Washington's high-quality, nutritious products.\u201d\n\n\u201cTrade promotion is an essential function of a strong Farm Bill,\u201d said Rep. Mann. \u201cThe return on investment from private sector contributions, which accounted for roughly 75% of export promotion between 2013 and 2019, is unparalleled. The Ag Export Promotion Act will help agricultural trade associations as they work tirelessly to ensure American producers remain competitive in the international marketplace.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs a farmer, I know firsthand the value of the Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program, both of which are essential tools for Minnesota\u2019s agricultural economy,\u201d said Rep. Finstad. \u201cStrong trade promotion policies are critical for farm country, and the U.S. economy as a whole. Targeted investments in these programs will strengthen our farm, food, and national security by establishing new markets and opening opportunities for our producers to compete on a global stage.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Program have proven to be valuable tools that help American producers access new export markets while offering a strong return on investment,\u201d said Rep. Hinson. \u201cThe Ag Export Promotion Act will help ensure that Iowa farmers have greater resources to remain competitive in the global marketplace, improve food security, and support our rural economy.\u201d\n\n\u201cFarmers, producers, and ranchers around our country depend on the Market Access Program and the Foreign Market Development Program to reach markets abroad and grow their businesses at home,\u201d said Rep. Panetta. \u201cThe bipartisan Ag Export Promotion Act would make significant investments in those programs to ensure that our nation\u2019s farmers and ranchers have access to the tools and resources that they need to compete in the global marketplace. Federal support to secure appropriate market access abroad creates good-paying jobs in the U.S., supports our local economies, and fortifies the future of American agriculture.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Market Access Program and the Foreign Market Development Program have proven to help local farmers and growers in my district bring their top quality products, including apples, cherries, and wheat to customers around the world, unlocking economic opportunity on a global scale for local businesses of the 8th District,\u201d said Rep. Schrier. \u201cI'm proud to be an original cosponsor of this legislation that increases funding for these programs to help the agriculture community facing the challenges of rising costs, supply chain issues, and low crop yields.\u201d\n\n\u201cOpening and growing new markets for American-made products are critical to building our agricultural economy,\u201d said Rep. Costa. \u201cFood is a global security issue, and we must do all we can to reverse disruptions in trade and grow new partnerships that help deliver American products around the world.\u201d\n\n\u201cWild blueberries, potatoes, and lobsters are some of Maine\u2019s most iconic products in the world market,\" said Rep. Pingree. \"The Market Access Program and the Foreign Market Development Program at USDA have been extremely successful in helping farmers maintain export markets for products such as these. Increased funding for these two programs would provide vital support to farmers, fishers, and others that want to reach new markets abroad.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Market Access Program (MAP) was established in 1985, and allows agricultural trade associations, farmer cooperatives, non-profit trade groups, and small businesses to apply for either generic or brand-specific promotion funds to support exporting efforts. Generic commodity funds are issues with a 10-percent minimum matching fund, while brand-specific funds require a funding match of at least 50%.\n\nThe Foreign Market Development Program (FMDP) was first developed in 1955 and is largely used for the promotion of bulk commodities, helping agricultural trade associations establish permanent presences in important markets. It also includes a matching fund requirement.\n\nUSDA export programs like MAP and FDMP have added an annual average of $8.15 billion to the value of American agricultural exports, and added up to 239,800 full and part-time jobs, including 90,000 farm sector jobs. Despite these successes, MAP and FMDP funding has not increased since the 2002 Farm Bill, even as competitors increase their efforts; for example, the European Union\u2019s spending for the promotion of wine exceeded the total budget of MAP and FMDP in 2017.\n\nCompanion legislation was also introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Ernst (R-IA), Grassley (R-IA), Collins (R-ME), King (I-ME), and Smith (D-MN).\n\nLast Congress, Rep. Newhouse introduced the Supporting Market Access to Reinvigorate Trade (SMART) Act of 2022 to increase the funds allocated of the MAP and FMDP programs. Companion legislation, the Cultivating Revitalization by Expanding American Agricultural Trade and Exports (CREAATE) Act, was introduced by U.S. Senators Ernst (R-IA), Grassley (R-IA), Collins (R-ME), King (I-ME), and Smith (D-MN).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:18:08Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-announces-subcommittee-appointments-appropriations-committee", "Newhouse Announces Subcommittee Appointments on the Appropriations Committee", "2023-01-27", "2023", "2023-01", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced his reappointment to the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies in addition to his new appointment to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security.\n\n\u201cI am honored to continue serving on this powerful committee and on subcommittees with vital jurisdictions for Central Washington\u2019s priorities,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cI look forward to continuing our diligent work for the farmers and agriculture industry in Central Washington on the Agriculture Subcommittee, especially as we begin to put together the 2023 Farm Bill. We have much more work to be done to ensure our specialty crop farmers, wine and hops growers, agriculture research initiatives, and food supply chains have the necessary resources they need to be sustainable. I am ready to get to work to ensure the men and women who provide food to our country and the world will be successful.\u201d\n\nRep. Newhouse continued, \u201cI look forward to continuing my work on the Energy and Water Subcommittee to support strong funding levels for the important carbon-free hydroelectric dams in Central Washington, Bureau of Reclamation resources, Hanford cleanup, as well as appropriations for the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the world-class clean energy development happening right here at home.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt has also been a priority of mine to defend our homeland and ensure our nation has strong and secure borders,\u201d Rep. Newhouse added. \u201cI am determined to stand strong against all forms of terrorism\u2014both abroad and here at home\u2014and my spot on the Homeland Security Subcommittee will allow me to continue my leadership on that front.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt is my great pleasure to welcome back Rep. Newhouse to our team on the House Appropriations Committee for the 118th Congress,\u201d said Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee Kay Granger (R-TX). \u201cDan has been a strong leader in advancing the priorities of rural Americans and Central Washingtonians. As a farmer, small businessman, and Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus, he brings an important and unique perspective for farmers and the agriculture industry. The people of Central Washington have a fierce champion representing them in our nation\u2019s capital. I look forward to working with him to exercise Congress\u2019 power of the purse, promote responsible spending, and advance conservative values throughout the 118th Congress.\u201d\n\nThe Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration is responsible for appropriating funds to the Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies including the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Farm Credit Administration. The Subcommittee will oversee all funding for agriculture research, rural development projects such as expansion of rural broadband, and other critical funding priorities for Central Washington\u2019s agricultural communities.\n\nThe Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies appropriates funding for the Department of Energy, the Department of the Interior, Bonneville Power Administration, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and other agencies. Additionally, Energy and Water Development oversees spending for federal water projects and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Interior, and the Bureau of Reclamation, which are critical for the next phase of the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan and irrigation in the West.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:08:17Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-combat-fentanyl-trafficking", "Newhouse Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Fentanyl Trafficking", "2023-01-27", "2023", "2023-01", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the Save Americans from the Fentanyl Emergency Act or SAFE Act alongside Reps. Chris Pappas (D-NH) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX). This legislation would permanently schedule all fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs to ensure law enforcement can keep them off the streets.\n\n\u201cCommunities across Central Washington have been devastated by the epidemic of synthetic opioids like fentanyl, which is now the leading cause of death for people ages 18-45,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cThe numerous conversations I\u2019ve had with law enforcement officers, health care experts, and opioid addiction clinics have made one thing abundantly clear: they need more tools to fight back against this crisis in our communities. Permanently classifying fentanyl analogues as Schedule I substances gives our law enforcement agents those tools.\u201d\n\n\u201cOur communities are being devastated by the fentanyl crisis,\u201d said Chief Ken Roske, Pasco (WA) Police Department. \u201cAt no time in history have we seen a drug that has been this destructive, and responsible for so many deaths. The Save Americans from the Fentanyl Emergency Act is desperately needed now.\u201d\n\n\"Through my many conversations with law enforcement, public health experts, and advocates across New Hampshire, it remains clear that we must do more to confront the opioid crisis, stop the trafficking of fentanyl and its analogues, and support people suffering from substance use disorder,\" said Rep. Pappas. \"Permanently scheduling deadly fentanyl analogues is an essential step that will ensure law enforcement retains an important tool to keep our communities safe and hold traffickers accountable for the harm they have caused. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in the House to support this legislation, and I thank Representatives Newhouse and Gonzales for partnering with me on this important legislation that will save lives.\"\n\n\u201cFentanyl is being smuggled through our southern border at record levels, leaving no community in America untouched,\u201d said Rep. Gonzales. \u201cIf fentanyl analogues are permanently scheduled as a Schedule 1 drug, it will help give our men and women in blue and green the proper tools to get this deadly drug off the street. I remain committed to working with my colleagues to aggressively tackle this serious threat that affects all Americans.\u201d\n\nSpecifically, the Save Americans from the Fentanyl Emergency Act will:\n\nAmend Section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act to permanently classify any fentanyl-related substance as a Schedule I drug unless it is already listed in another schedule or specifically exempted.\n\nDefine the types of compounds and molecular variations that count as an analogue of fentanyl.\n\nRequire the Attorney General to publish a list of substances that meet the classification of a fentanyl-related substance in the Federal Register within 60 days of determination.\n\nAllow the Secretary of HHS to contract with private entities to conduct research and evaluations into fentanyl-related substances, and create a streamlined process to facilitate research of controlled substances in Schedule I to more closely align it with the process for Schedule II research, to expand our understanding of fentanyl-related substances and other drugs.\n\nRequire the GAO to issue a report within four years after enactment analyzing the effect of permanent scheduling of fentanyl analogues. The report would analyze impact on research, removal or rescheduling of analogues, manufacturing/trafficking, criminal charges, and overall efficacy on reducing proliferation of fentanyl-related substance.\n\nBackground:\n\nRep. Newhouse has been a leader in confronting the opioid crisis during his time in Congress, taking the following actions to combat trafficking of deadly substances, expand treatment opportunities, and secure our southern border:\n\nOn December 20, 2022, Rep. Newhouse and Rep. Pappas reintroduced their legislation to extend the emergency scheduling of fentanyl analogues through December 31, 2024, which became law through the government funding package that was passed by Congress.\n\nIn March, 2022 Rep. Newhouse introduced the Save Americans from the Fentanyl Emergency Act of 2022, or SAFE Act of 2022. The legislation permanently schedules all current and future fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs, to ensure law enforcement can continue to prosecute the sale and use of these substances.\n\nOn February 10, 2022, Rep. Newhouse sent a letter to President Biden urging his Administration take immediate action on the influx of fentanyl streaming into our country by securing our borders and making fentanyl-related substances\u2019 Schedule 1 classification permanent to ensure law enforcement can continue to prosecute the sale and use of these substances.\n\nOn February 8, 2022, Rep. Newhouse introduced the Dignity Act, which restarts all currently paused border infrastructure contracts and increases funding for physical border infrastructure.\n\nOn February 3, 2022, Rep. Newhouse introduced the Law Enforcement Officers Preventing (Drug) Abuse Related Deaths or LEOPARD Act. This bill authorizes rural community response pilot grant programs to allow state and local law enforcement agencies to purchase naloxone, an effective tool to prevent and reduce opioid overdose deaths and directs at least 50% of the programs\u2019 grant funding to rural communities.\n\nOn March 2, 2022, Rep. Newhouse cosponsored the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act or the HALT Fentanyl Act. This bill places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.\n\nIn 2016, Rep. Newhouse voted in favor of the bipartisan 21st Century CURES Act, which increased state grants for treatment from $500 million to $1.5 billion. Half of those grants were made available in 2017, and the next half in 2018.\n\nIn 2016, Rep. Newhouse supported the House passage of H.R. 5046, the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduction Act of 2016 and 17 bills to address the national opioid abuse crisis. H.R. 5046 combats the opioid epidemic by establishing a streamlined, comprehensive opioid abuse grant program that encompasses a variety of new and existing programs, such as vital training and resources for first responders and law enforcement, criminal investigations for the unlawful distribution of opioids, drug courts, and residential substance abuse treatment. The bill authorizes $103 million annually for the grant program and is fully offset for cut-go purposes.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:08:17Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-legislation-support-central-washington-agriculture", "Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Support Central Washington Agriculture Research", "2023-01-27", "2023", "2023-01", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced legislation to reinstate the waiver authority for the Specialty Crop Research Initiative\u2019s matching requirement, as well as include appropriate waiver language authorizing the Secretary of Agriculture to waive the matching funds requirements for specialty crop research programs.\n\n\u201cThe Specialty Crop Research Initiative is critical in enabling Central Washington farmers to supply the world with cherries, apples, wine, hops and many other specialty crops,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cUniversities and commodity groups representing Washington agriculture are eager to pursue world-class specialty crop research that provides our farmers with a competitive edge, but provisions left out of the 2018 Farm Bill left SCRI recipients at a disadvantage. I am proud to work as a Member of the Appropriations Committee to include this language to give certainty to these institutions as they compete for federal grant funding and continue their groundbreaking research at facilities throughout Washington and the United States.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis simple but important solution will help us better serve the agricultural industry in Washington and help support one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world,\u201d said Wendy Powers, Dean of the College of Agricultural Human and Natural Resource Sciences at Washington State University. \u201cWSU is grateful for Congressman Newhouse\u2019s continued leadership ensuring land grant institutions like ours can support the specialty crop industry in the State of Washington. As a farmer and a WSU alumnus, Rep. Newhouse understands the impact our research has in supporting more than 300 different crops across the state.\u201d\n\n\u201cSecuring funding for specialty crop research like the incredible work being done at Washington State University has long been a priority for me,\u201d said Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA). \u201cResearch coming out of Eastern Washington helps inform regional and national practices on crop inputs, pest threats, harvesting technologies, and food safety issues. My hope is this legislation will help Washington\u2019s agriculture industry stay competitive in the global marketplace and ensure our farmers have the resources they need to keep putting food on kitchen tables across the country.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) is a key U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plant pest and disease prevention research program targeting fruits and vegetables. SCRI has historically been one of the most subscribed of all of USDA research programs. The 2018 Farm Bill inadvertently left out language allowing the Secretary of USDA to waive the match requirement within SCRI for projects considered to be of significant value to agriculture stakeholders. This waiver language was maintained for other research programs, leaving SCRI as the only program where the Secretary does not have this waiver authority. The absence of Secretarial discretion to waive matching funds placed many projects in jeopardy and created confusion for stakeholders.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:08:17Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-appointed-house-china-select-committee", "Newhouse Appointed to House China Select Committee", "2023-01-23", "2023", "2023-01", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA)\u2019s appointment to the bipartisan House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party was announced by Speaker McCarthy.\n\nRep. Newhouse will serve under the Chairmanship of Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI). The Committee will focus on reclaiming U.S. economic independence in key areas and on exposing the Chinese Communist Party\u2019s coordinated, whole-of-society strategy to undermine American leadership.\n\n\u201cThe Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is a threat to American democracy,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cThe United States is engaged in a great power struggle with the CCP, and we must respond with tough policies that will protect our farmland, rebuild our national supply chains, stand up for human rights, and safeguard American sovereignty. I look forward to serving on this committee and will continue leading the charge against the CCP\u2019s efforts to buy up American farmland to ensure our agriculture industry and food supply chain is protected from any and all attacks, overt or otherwise, against them.\u201d\n\nRep. Newhouse will serve under Rep. Gallagher alongside the following Republican Members: Reps. Rob Wittman (R-VA), Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO), Andy Barr (R-KY), John Moolenaar (R-MI), Darin LaHood (R-IL), Neal Dunn (R-FL), Jim Banks (R-IN), Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Michelle Steel (R-CA), Ashley Hinson (R-IA), and Carlos Gimenez (R-FL). The Democratic Members of the Committee have yet to be announced.\n\nBackground:\n\nRep. Newhouse has been a leader in the charge to protect American sovereignty against the Chinese Communist Party\u2019s aggression in Congress, specifically as it relates to the exponential purchasing of American farmland. Below are some of the actions he\u2019s taken to address this threat in Congress.\n\nIn 2021, Rep. Newhouse introduced an amendment to the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies appropriations bill to prohibit the purchase of agricultural land by the People's Republic of China (PRC) and make agricultural lands currently owned by the People's Republic of China ineligible for farm programs.\n\nLast Congress, Rep. Newhouse introduced the Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People\u2019s Republic of China Act which would prohibit the purchase of public or private agricultural land in the United States by foreign nationals associated with the Government of the People\u2019s Republic of China. Additionally, the legislation would prohibit the same associations from participating in any United States Department of Agriculture programs except food safety inspections.\n\nIn June 2022, Rep. Newhouse introduced an amendment to the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies FY2023 Appropriations Bill to prohibit the purchase of agricultural land in the U.S. by companies owned, in full or in part, by the People\u2019s Republic of China, Russia, North Korea, or Iran. His amendment was unanimously adopted by voice vote.\n\nLast year, Rep. Newhouse sent a letter with 50 of his colleagues to the U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Austin Lloyd U.S. Department of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack raising concerns over the recent acquisition of farmland near a U.S. military installation by a Chinese-based manufacturer with close links to the CCP. The letter came after a recent land acquisition near Grand Forks, North Dakota, by the Fufeng Group, a Chinese-based manufacturer with close links to the CCP.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:08:17Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-announced-co-chair-paper-packaging-caucus", "Newhouse Announced Co-Chair of Paper & Packaging Caucus", "2023-01-13", "2023", "2023-01", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) was announced Co-Chair of the House Paper & Packaging Caucus which represents the U.S. paper and wood products industry. The paper and wood products industry employs over 27,000 Washingtonians, with many located in Central Washington.\n\nRep. Newhouse will serve alongside Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA) as Co-Chairs. They join the continued bipartisan leadership of Co-Chairs in the U.S. Senate: Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI).\n\n\u201cThe paper and packaging industry is crucial to the economy of Central Washington and delivers essential products to the entire country,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cIt is an honor to serve on the Paper & Packaging Caucus with Rep. Correa to bring forth meaningful policy solutions that will help this industry, and the men and women it employs, continue to thrive.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe are excited to welcome the new Co-Chairs of the House Paper & Packaging Caucus,\u201d said AF&PA President and CEO Heidi Brock. \u201cWe are one of the largest manufacturing industries in the United States. The Paper & Packaging Caucus supports policies that help our industry grow, create jobs and foster global market competition for sustainable paper and wood products. These are essential products, made from renewable resources, and used every day by millions of Americans.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe paper and packaging industry has historically produced good-paying, union jobs to many throughout Orange County that propel many of my constituents and their families into the middle class,\u201d said Rep. Correa. \u201cAnd its importance and economic impact cannot be understated. I\u2019m excited to get to work alongside my colleague, Rep. Newhouse, to develop meaningful, sustainable policy solutions to foster the continued growth of this vitally important sector to our nation\u2019s economy.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Paper & Packaging Caucus is a bipartisan, bicameral caucus highlighting the importance and economic significance of the paper and wood products industry,\u201d said Christian Fischer, President and CEO of Georgia-Pacific LLC and Chair of the AF&PA Board of Directors. \u201cWe look forward to working with Congressmen Newhouse and Correa, and welcome other lawmakers to join us, as we work toward common-sense, bipartisan policies that advance U.S. manufacturing and create sustainable products.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:08:17Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-backed-bill-prohibit-export-strategic-petroleum-reserves-china", "Newhouse-Backed Bill to Prohibit Export of Strategic Petroleum Reserves to China Passes House", "2023-01-12", "2023", "2023-01", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after legislation he cosponsored passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The Protecting America\u2019s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) from China Act introduced by Rep. McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) would prohibit direct or indirect SPR sales to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).\n\n\u201cCentral Washington families are struggling due to record-high energy and gas prices while the Biden Administration is exporting oil from our Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cIt should not have to be stated: we simply should not allow our oil to be exported to the Chinese Communist Party. A strong energy sector is a strong national defense, and we cannot let this administration drain our SPR to record lows by selling barrels to one of our nation\u2019s adversaries.\u201d\n\nRead the full text of the Protecting America\u2019s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act here.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Protecting America\u2019s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act would prohibit the Secretary of Energy from drawing down or selling petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to any entity that is under the ownership, control, or influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).\n\nIt would also require that the Department of Energy require as a condition of any sale of crude oil from the SPR, that such oil not be exported to China.\n\nAccording to the Department of Energy, in April 2022, the Biden Administration sold nearly one million barrels of SPR oil to Unipec America, a subsidiary of Sinopec, a company owned by the CCP, at $103.30 a barrel for a total of about $98 million dollars.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:08:17Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-legislation-stop-ever-growing-bureaucracy", "Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Stop Ever-Growing Bureaucracy, Burdensome Federal Regulations", "2023-01-11", "2023", "2023-01", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act alongside Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) and over 170 of his Republican colleagues. This legislation would require every \u201cmajor rule\u201d proposed by federal agencies be approved by Congress before going into effect.\n\n\u201cUnelected bureaucrats in Washington D.C. have far too much unchecked and unaccountable power over the American people,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cIt is paramount that Congress fulfills its constitutional mandate and holds our federal agencies accountable. The REINS Act would restore Congress\u2019 legislative authority and remove the excessive, costly, and job-killing regulations of the executive branch from off the backs of the American people.\u201d\n\nRead the full text of the REINS Act here.\n\nBackground:\n\nThe REINS Act would require every \u201cmajor rule\u201d proposed by federal agencies to be approved by Congress before going into effect.\n\n\u201cMajor rule\u201d is defined as any federal rule or regulation that may result in:\n\nan annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more;\n\na major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, government agencies, or geographic regions; or\n\nsignificant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises.\n\nThe bill would also provide a procedure for Congress to disapprove of all nonmajor rules.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:08:17Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-blocks-irs-blatantly-targeting-american-taxpayers", "Newhouse Blocks IRS From Blatantly Targeting American Taxpayers", "2023-01-09", "2023", "2023-01", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 23, the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act, legislation he introduced with Reps. Michelle Steel (R-CA) and Adrian Smith (R-NE). This legislation would defund the Biden administration\u2019s plan to hire 87,000 new IRS agents, blocking their efforts to drastically increase audits on middle class families while preserving funding for customer service and I.T. modernization.\n\n\u201cFamilies have been struggling with higher costs of gas, groceries, and heating for our homes due to one-Party rule in our nation\u2019s capital,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cTo make matters worse, the Biden administration increased the IRS\u2019 budget with funding specifically earmarked for \u201cnew audits and enforcement.\u201d Our government should not be a weapon used against law-abiding citizens. That is why I introduced legislation to rescind the IRS\u2019 funding for enforcement. I am pleased to see this legislation pass the House, marking an important step towards recovery for families in Central Washington.\u201d\n\nRead the full text of the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T23:08:17Z"], ["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/what-they-are-saying-west-stands-newhouse-calling-out-biden", "What They Are Saying: The West Stands with Newhouse in Calling Out the Biden Administration\u2019s Disastrous WOTUS Rule", "2023-01-05", "2023", "2023-01", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Last week, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus, blasted the Biden administration for its secretive release of a final \u201cwaters of the United States\u201d (WOTUS) rule while the Supreme Court has yet to rule on a pending court case. Today, industry leaders and stakeholders in Central Washington issued the following statements about the devastating impacts this rule will have on rural communities:\n\n\u201cWhile we\u2019re disappointed in the governmental overreach and ambiguities in the new rule, we patiently anticipate a Supreme Court decision this year that will hopefully bring clarity and finality to this situation. Farmers and ranchers deserve more than to be political pawns of each new presidential administration.\u201d \u2014 Rosella Mosby, State President, Washington Farm Bureau\n\n\u201cThe back-and-forth on WOTUS is confusing. Columbia Basin Project infrastructure in Washington State is subject to compliance with the final rule even though application to the Project is illogical. Major work on features like wasteways will be slowed unnecessarily with additional permitting requirements. The League is disappointed in this overreach\u2014the consequences of poorly thought-through policymaking.\u201d \u2013 Sara Higgins, Executive Director, Columbia Basin Development League\n\n\u201cThe release of the Final Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) while the U.S. Supreme Court is deliberating on the landmark case Sackett v. EPA is a thinly veiled attempt to address questions posed to the EPA during oral arguments to avoid a ruling in favor of landowners. The case focuses on the term \u201csignificant nexus\u201d: how effected are downstream waters by upstream and/or adjacent activities and what does \u201cadjacent\u201d mean in the context of the Clean Water Act. The Final WOTUS Rule seeks to work as an end-run around the potential ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court by defining the bodies of water subject to WOTUS, clarifying what bodies of water are excluded from WOTUS jurisdiction, and creating a glossary of definitions. Rather than releasing the Final Rule ahead of the conclusion of Sackett v. EPA, which could significantly alter the language of WOTUS and its reach, the EPA and Corps would have better served the U.S. by waiting for the court\u2019s decision. Potentially duplicating or revising work completed and released so recently when a court decision is expected this spring is a wasteful use of funds and may create more long-term confusion. If the court\u2019s decision alters the Final WOTUS Rule, all documentation, public information, and other materials will have to be updated just a few short months from now and a new push to help stakeholders understand the rule will have to occur.\u201d \u2013 Pam Lewison, Agriculture Research Director, Washington Policy Center\n\n\u201cThe Biden Administration is sowing more confusion in the long, drawn-out WOTUS saga. The Supreme Court is set to rule on the Sackett case that will provide clarity on what constitutes a Water of the United States by the end of this term, yet the administration is jumping the gun and issuing another rule. EPA can\u2019t usurp a Supreme Court ruling and the interpretation isn\u2019t going to be any more convincing to this court than other attempts, so what\u2019s the point other than regulation for regulation\u2019s sake?\u201d \u2013 Kathleen Sgamma, President, Western Energy Alliance\n\n\u201cWashington wheat farmers need clarity and certainty regarding federal and state regulations in order to successfully grow their crops, and we are concerned that federal jurisdiction leaves little room for decisions made by local, on-the-ground experts. We will continue to review the final rule to understand how it will impact our farmers going forward.\u201d \u2013 Michelle Hennings, Executive Director, Washington Association of Wheat Growers\n\n\u201cNMPF is disappointed that once again dairy farmers, who every day strive to be leaders in environmental stewardship, may need to live under a WOTUS rule that is cumbersome, unclear and overly complicated. Because the EPA\u2019s most recent iteration fails to resolve what is now a 50-year struggle to define what constitutes a water body subject to federal regulation under the Clean Water Act, our members will face continued uncertainty as they attempt to comprehend and comply with unclear regulations.\u201d \u2013 Jim Mulhern, President and CEO, National Milk Producers Federation\n\nBackground:\n\nLast January, Rep. Newhouse called on the Biden Administration to terminate their proposed WOTUS rulemaking after the U.S. Supreme Court announced it would consider a case focused on the scope of the definition of \u201cwaters of the United States\u201d (WOTUS).\n\nRep. Newhouse hosted a podcast episode featuring Charles Yates of the Pacific Legal Foundation, one of the contributing lawyers in the Sackett v. EPA Supreme Court case, as well as Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) and Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert, to discuss the impacts WOTUS has on rural communities and potential implications of the Supreme Court decision. Click here to listen.\n\nIn July 2021, when the Biden Administration announced their intention to revise and remand the Trump Administration\u2019s Navigable Waters Protection Rule, Rep. Newhouse led Western Caucus Members in a bicameral letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan and Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Jaime Pinkham to express their serious concerns and demand answers about the Administration\u2019s plans to reopen the definition of \u201cwaters of the United States.\u201d Click here to read the letter and learn more.\n\nRep. Newhouse led Congressional Western Caucus Members in condemning the Biden Administration for publishing the rule ahead of the Supreme Court\u2019s Sackett v. EPA decision. 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