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https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-joins-house-agriculture-committee Newhouse Joins House Agriculture Committee 2024-12-17 2024 2024-12 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Agriculture announced Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) will rejoin the committee in the 119th Congress. He served on the committee in his first term in Congress. "As a third-generation farmer, I am proud to rejoin my colleagues on the House Agriculture Committee. Central Washington is home to over 7,800 farms covering almost 6,000,000 acres, and I am looking forward to bringing their voices to the committee next year. We also have a critical Farm Bill to get across the line, and I am ready to get to work," said Rep. Dan Newhouse. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson said, "I’m excited to welcome this strong and diverse group of legislators to the House Committee on Agriculture for the 119th Congress. This is a pivotal time for our farmers, ranchers, and rural communities, so we’ll hit the ground running with rigorous hearings and oversight, all to ensure we deliver legislative victories for rural America and the farm families that guarantee our nation’s food security." Rep. Newhouse will retain his seat on the House Appropriations Committee, where he will stay on the Subcommittees on Agriculture, Energy and Water, and Homeland Security. He is uniquely positioned, serving on both the House Agriculture Committee that authorizes the Farm Bill, and the Appropriations Committee that directs funds to carry out its policies. He will also remain a member of the Select Committee of the Chinese Communist Party pending its reauthorization in the 119th Congress. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-targets-ccp-fentanyl-pipeline-new-bipartisan-legislation Newhouse Targets CCP Fentanyl Pipeline in New Bipartisan Legislation 2024-12-17 2024 2024-12 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), Chairman of The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) Fentanyl Policy Working Group, along with his colleagues introduced bipartisan legislation to hold the CCP responsible for directly subsidizing the fentanyl crisis currently plaguing the United States. “For too long, China has profited from the destruction of American lives, and the fentanyl crisis they are manufacturing knows no boundaries. As we continue our work fighting the immediate threat the drug poses, we are also going after the CCP and their central role in subsidizing, producing, and exporting the precursors that fuel this epidemic,” said Rep. Newhouse, Chairman of the Working Group. The working group spent months building on the Select Committee’s bipartisan investigation which uncovered for the first time how the CCP directly subsidizes fentanyl precursors and analogues. The lawmakers are now introducing three bipartisan bills aimed at supporting law enforcement, strengthening sanctions on CCP-backed entities engaged in drug trafficking, and leveraging fees against entities that fail to implement appropriate transparency and related safeguards that hinder drug trafficking. "Dismantling the fentanyl supply chain starts at the source. The CCP Fentanyl Sanctions Act sanctions Chinese chemical manufacturers that are profiting by poisoning the American people," said Rep. Auchincloss Ranking Member of the Working Group. “Earlier this spring, the Select Committee uncovered new evidence showing how the Chinese Communist Party directly fuels America’s fentanyl crisis. China has programs in place to reward companies with subsidies for exporting fentanyl and other drugs illegal under Chinese law to the United States. It is now abundantly clear that the CCP is not just turning a blind eye to the fentanyl crisis, it is causing it,” said Select Committee Chairman John Moolenaar. “Thank you to Rep. Newhouse and Rep. Auchincloss, for their bipartisan leadership and the solutions they have crafted to hold the… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-announces-winner-2024-congressional-app-challenge Newhouse Announces Winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge 2024-12-16 2024 2024-12 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) announced the winner of the 2024 Central Washington Congressional App Challenge, an app-designing competition for middle and high school students. Jeffrey Noah from Kennewick High School designed the winning concept, Canari. His app concept would empower the agricultural industry to share issues affecting their crops and our food supply. Canari uses a database to store user reports and displays the most relevant and severe threats to users depending on their location. The platform is designed to be a free resource for anyone from hobbyist gardeners to industrial farmers. You can view his presentation on the application here. “Congratulations to Jeffrey on winning this year’s Central Washington Congressional App Challenge!” said Rep. Newhouse. Newhouse continues, “Each year, students from across Central Washington submit their app concepts and showcase their skills in the STEM field, and Canari is an excellent example of how our region’s high schoolers can utilize technology to solve problems in different industries. Thank you to all who submitted, I truly enjoyed viewing all the different apps and seeing everyone’s creativity. Congratulations Jeffrey, I am confident you will continue to learn and grow your STEM capabilities and inspire others to do the same.” The winning app was selected by a panel of expert judges from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. The winner will receive a PNNL “swag bag” and the app will also be featured on a video display in the U.S. Capitol building, as well as House.gov and the Congressional App Challenge website. Background: The CAC was created 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. By some estimates, the U.S. may be short by as many as 1 million programmers by 2021. These are high-paying, high-demand jobs. To maintain American competitiveness, it’s crucial that the United States invests i… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:07:19Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-fentanyl-task-force-release-final-report Newhouse, Fentanyl Task Force Release Final Report 2024-10-30 2024 2024-10 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper This week, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) led the Central Washington Fentanyl Task Force in a meeting and released the taskforce’s final report outlining guidance to help mitigate the ongoing fentanyl crisis. “We are proud to release a report which outlines our comprehensive work over the last year and a half to help stop the influence of the fentanyl crisis in our community,” said Rep. Newhouse. Newhouse continued, “From individuals who have firsthand experience in substance recovery, law enforcement officers, tribal representatives, and medical professionals, this task force represents all of us who have been impacted by this issue in one way or another. I am proud of the work we have accomplished.” Meeting on a quarterly basis, the task force identified four categories to assess the problem and execute solutions: data, funding, policy, and education, at the federal, state, tribal, and local levels. In each meeting, the task force compiled datasets to assess current trends of the crisis, mapped out funding mechanisms and resources available, discussed current laws and available programs, both for enforcement as well as prevention and treatment services, and finally, contributed to the all-hands-on-deck education campaign in Central Washington to combat this crisis. This report reflects the task force’s collective efforts, recommendations, and conclusions. Background Enough fentanyl was interdicted by U.S. law enforcement last year to kill every American 66 times, 97% of it originates from China, 90% of it enters through U.S. Ports of Entry by vehicle, and 17% of meth, 41% of cocaine, 72% of heroin, and 74% of xylazine tested positive for fentanyl. The Task Force has evidence that shows 7 out of 10 fentanyl pills off the street in the U.S. possess a potentially deadly dose. The fentanyl, mental health, and substance use disorder crisis is a multifaceted problem that requires all members of the community, both in the public and private sectors, to bring together their expertise, perspectives, and efforts to ex… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-bill-reform-telework-locality-pay-federal-employees Newhouse Introduces Bill To Reform Telework Locality Pay for Federal Employees 2024-10-20 2024 2024-10 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper This week, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) introduced The Federal Employee Return to Work Act to crack down on wasteful government spending and incentivize federal employees to return to in-person work. Federal employees who telework from home currently receive annual locality bonuses despite not being required to physically attend their offices located in a high-cost-of-living area. This bill is the House companion to U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana’s bill. “The federal government pays for massive offices for agency employees in Washington, D.C. and we now know that 17 of the 24 federal agencies are using less than a quarter of their space because of work from home employees,” said Rep. Newhouse. Newhouse continued, “If agencies wish to allow their employees to work from home, that is within their right to do so. But if they do, then the government should not be paying locality bonuses to those employees and they should be treated like any other work from home federal employee that doesn’t receive such a bonus. Taxpayers pay for federal buildings and salaries; it is time to stop wasting their money on empty buildings and unneeded work from home bonuses.” U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) said, “Federal employees get paid extra to work in higher-cost cities. But what if they don’t show up to work? Why should they get paid?” said Dr. Cassidy. “If you don’t show up for work, you don’t get paid at the same rate just for teleworking.” The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that 17 of the 24 federal agencies were using 25% or less of their headquarters building’s capacity at the beginning of 2023. GAO identified six agencies that were on average 91% vacant while their employees still received a 16.44% locality bonus compared to the rest of the country, regardless of their in-office attendance. These agencies included the Social Security Administration, the Small Business Administration, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The bill excludes certain federal employees who telework at… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-bill-protecting-small-and-rural-post-offices-amid Newhouse Introduces Bill Protecting Small and Rural Post Offices Amid Increasing Public Concern 2024-10-04 2024 2024-10 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) introduced the Upholding USPS Delivery Standards and Election Integrity Act in the United States House of Representatives amid heightened public concern over changes to local mail facility processes. “I have consistently been hearing serious concerns regarding the impact of new USPS mail facility reviews slowing delivery times and potentially impacting election operations here in the state,” said Rep. Newhouse. Newhouse continued, “This bill codifies a guarantee that the USPS cannot conduct mail center reviews during an election year. We don’t want to see these reviews lead to a potential change in operations that could interrupt the ballot collection box delivery processes amid an election. I also included a provision to prevent the USPS from closing small and rural post offices. This steers us clear of situations where mail is forced out to more metropolitan areas, slowing down delivery, and protects offices like Wenatchee and Yakima that have experienced such an attempt by the USPS.” The bill requires three actions to occur: 1) The USPS may not consolidate or close small rural and other small post offices. 2) The USPS may not perform a mail processing facility review or implement changes pursuant to a mail processing facility review during an election year. 3) The USPS Office of Inspector General must conduct an audit of all collection box removal processes and submit a report to Congress. The bill outlines seven Congressional Findings and are summarized below: 1) The mandate of the USPS, as outlined in 39 U.S.C. 101, is described. 2) In 2021, the USPS announces the Delivering For America plan and their use of Mail Processing Facility Reviews, which have the potential to impact delivery standards and ballot collection processes across the Nation. 3) Thousands of concerned American citizens and representatives voice opinions against these reviews to the Postmaster General demanding answers to these legitimate concerns. 4) The Postal Regulatory Commission and the USPS … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-statement-new-administration-effort-targeting-lower-snake Newhouse Statement on New Administration Effort Targeting the Lower Snake River Dams 2024-10-01 2024 2024-10 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 on the United States Department of Energy’s announcement of a taxpayer funded study on replacing the Lower Snake River dams. "This administration insists they are not pursuing breaching the four Lower Snake River dams, yet just announced they are using taxpayer dollars to conduct another study looking for ways to replace the power if the dams are breached," said Rep. Newhouse. Newhouse continued, "I will be starting oversight of DOE’s Grid Development Office in the coming weeks to get to the bottom of why they are spending more taxpayer money to fund another study that ends with the same conclusion: the Lower Snake River dams provide a critical source of renewable, reliable, and affordable baseload power and strengthen economies in the Pacific Northwest." The Department of Energy’s Grid Deployment Office announced the launch of the Pacific Northwest Regional Energy Planning Project (PREPP) process that looks at what infrastructure and resources could be needed to replace the power and services provided by the four Lower Snake River Dams. The full announcement can be found here. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:57:20Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-leads-bill-secure-american-critical-mineral-supply-chain Newhouse Leads Bill to Secure American Critical Mineral Supply Chain 2024-09-27 2024 2024-09 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) alongside Reps. Brett Guthrie (KY-02) and Russ Fulcher (ID-01) introduced the Securing America’s Midstream Critical Materials Processing Act to establish a National Roadmap to provide a pathway to reshore domestic critical material processing facilities away from foreign adversaries like the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and reduce unworkable permitting barriers to help secure our supply chains. “It is no secret the United States is in a dangerous position with our reliance on adversaries like the CCP for the critical minerals we use in everything from our energy sector to our defense industrial base,” said Rep. Newhouse. Newhouse continued, “This bill is a big step towards bringing critical mineral processing back to our shores and keeping bad actors out of our supply chains. As a member of the House Select Committee on the CCP, I know we as lawmakers need to be doing all we can to prioritize national security before it is too late.” Rep. Guthrie said, “Today I was proud to introduce the Securing America’s Midstream Critical Materials Processing Act alongside Congressmen Newhouse and Fulcher to help ensure America has control over its manufacturing and energy future. For too long our nation has been reliant on the CCP and other foreign adversaries for the essential facilities to process critical materials into usable resources for our manufacturing industry. This bill will help provide a pathway to reshoring the processing of critical materials and uncovers the extent to which the CCP has exploited this supply chain. If our nation is to become energy independent once again, secure our supply chains, and reshore job creating industries then we must produce and process our critical materials here at home, I am proud to be leading this bill that will help accomplish this.” “Critical minerals are not only vital to America’s energy supply, but to our national security as they are a key component for defense technologies and weaponry. I am proud to introduce this … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-applauds-passage-major-forest-restoration-bill Newhouse Applauds Passage of Major Forest Restoration Bill 2024-09-24 2024 2024-09 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper “As Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus and a lifelong resident of Central Washington where we are affected by these disasters, wildfire risk remains top of mind as states across the West are ravaged by wildfires year after year,” said Rep. Newhouse. “In Washington state alone, wildfires have destroyed hundreds of thousands of acres in recent years, and there is no sign of it slowing down. We need proactive forest management now, and the Fix Our Forests Act will help achieve this goal.” “This bipartisan effort will enable desperately needed active forest management by expediting permitting reviews and limiting senseless lawsuits from extreme environmentalists.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-resolution-honor-gold-star-families-2 Newhouse Introduces Resolution to Honor Gold Star Families 2024-09-23 2024 2024-09 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) led 44 members in introducing the Gold Star Families Remembrance Week Resolution to honor the sacrifices made by families of U.S. military servicemembers who lost their lives in service to the nation. It designates September 22 - 28, 2024 as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week. “Our service members and their families have made great sacrifices in service to their country, and it is important that they are not forgotten,” said Rep. Newhouse. Newhouse continues, “By designating September 22-28 as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week, we recognize the extraordinary courage and resilience of our Gold Star Families and reflect on those we have lost. These families bear an unimaginable burden—enduring the loss of their loved ones who gave their lives in service to our nation—and we have a responsibility to ensure their memory is preserved.” The following are quotes of support from Gold Star Family members: “I am very pleased that Congress is choosing to recognize Gold Star Families Remembrance Week. Every Memorial Day, we honor our warriors who gave their lives in defense of America. We should also honor the families of those fallen warriors, who stood behind them as they served, suffered the pain of their loss, then picked up the pieces and carried on. I'm a Gold Star son who lost my father in Vietnam. Life has taught me three truths. Grief fades. Love never dies. Courage shines on forever.” – Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Hank Cramer, Washington, Gold Star Son of Captain Harry Griffith Cramer Jr. (U.S. Army Special Forces), who was Killed in Action in 1957 in Vietnam. “I was just a year old when my father was declared Missing in Action in December 1945 in Germany. I have no memory of him but would like to honor his legacy by sharing his story with others who want to know the experiences of Gold Star families.” – Karen Oberg, California, Gold Star Daughter of Pvt. Worrell F. Oberg (Army) who was Killed in Action on December 22, 1945, and whose remains have yet to be recovered. “My broth… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-esa-reform-bill-advances-through-committee Newhouse ESA Reform Bill Advances Through Committee 2024-09-20 2024 2024-09 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Yesterday, the House Natural Resources Committee approved the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Amendments Act of 2024, a bill by Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) that makes reforms to the ESA to incentivize conservation, protect landowners' rights, and implement transparency in the recovery of species. “The ESA is in dire need of serious changes, and I am thankful that the committee understands that. Our species and landowners have suffered far too long from misuse of the ESA and my bill puts an end to that. If we are to truly prioritize species recovery and de-listing, then we must prioritize advancing this legislation,” said. Rep. Newhouse. Newhouse continued, “I thank House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman for taking up this important bill, and I look forward to working to get it across the finish line.” This legislation is the final product of the ESA Working Group co-founded by Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse and Chairman Bruce Westerman in July 2023. Original co-sponsors include Reps. Pete Stauber (MN-08), Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Cliff Bentz (OR-02), Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Paul Gosar (AZ-09), and Harriet Hageman (WY-AL). Background: This legislation: Incentivizes wildlife conservation on private lands. Prevents the Secretary of the Interior from designating privately owned or controlled land as critical habitat, protecting landowners’ rights. Empowers states to enact species recovery plans as state and local officials know best how to manage populations without harming communities. Requires that removal of a species is not subject to judicial review. Creates greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species. Appropriations authorizing number- $431,755,000 – which is the total authorized in House FY25 bills for Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) ESA activities. Full original bill text can be found here. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-bill-protecting-american-farmland-foreign-adversaries-passes Newhouse Bill Protecting American Farmland from Foreign Adversaries Passes House 2024-09-11 2024 2024-09 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 after the House of Representatives passed his bill, the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act. “Today, the United States took a stand against one of our greatest foreign adversaries, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP),” said Rep. Newhouse. Newhouse continues, “The CCP has been quietly purchasing American agricultural land at an alarming rate, and this bill is a crucial step towards reversing that trend. We know that USDA’s foreign purchase tracking is wildly flawed, and by adding the Secretary of Agriculture to CFIUS, we can begin to correct course. Food security is national security, and it is incumbent upon us to keep our adversaries far away from the lands that feeds our country, and the world.” “I’m thankful for Rep. Newhouse’s leadership in protecting our agriculture from China and its proxies,” said House Speaker Mike Johnson. Speaker Johnson continues, “Agriculture is the backbone of America, and we should take every possible measure necessary to protect it.” Watch Rep. Newhouse’s floor speech on the legislation here. The bill adds the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to CFIUS for transactions, including land, biotechnology, transportation, storage, and processing. It also requires the Secretary to report any transaction that can be considered a threat to national security. Rep. Newhouse is a member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, tasked with finding bipartisan solutions to the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party and develop a plan of action to defend the American people, our economy, and our values. The Senate companion bill, S. 5007, was introduced by Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN) on September 10, 2024, and co-sponsors include: Sens. Tom Cotton (R-AR), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), John Barrasso (R-WY), Jon Tester (D-MT), John Fetterman (D-PA), Joe Manchin (I-WV), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Katie Britt … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-esa-reform-bill-protects-species-and-landowners Newhouse ESA Reform Bill Protects Species and Landowners 2024-09-10 2024 2024-09 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), alongside House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-04), introduced the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Amendments Act, making reforms to the ESA to protect landowner rights, incentivize conservation, and increase transparency in the recovery and de-listing of species. This legislation is a policy proposal from the ESA Working Group co-founded by Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse and Chairman Bruce Westerman in July 2023. “In the fifty years since its enactment, the Endangered Species Act has overwhelmingly failed in its mission to recover vulnerable species,” said Rep. Newhouse. Newhouse continues, “In order to ensure that reforms to the ESA work for our species while also ending abuse of the law by anti-development activists, the Congressional Western Caucus and House Natural Resources Committee created the ‘ESA Working Group’ to propose solutions after hearing feedback from subject matter experts. The ESA Amendments Act is the result of this group, and I’m proud to introduce the bill along with Chairman Westerman. This bill will help recover species while allowing rural America to prosper.” “We can all agree that America’s rich biodiversity needs to be conserved for generations to come,” said Rep. Westerman. Westerman continues, “However, while initially well-intentioned, radical environmentalists have weaponized the Endangered Species Act to the point where the current law has patently failed to achieve its goals for species recovery. With the modernizing legislation we’re introducing today, we will make long-overdue reforms to the ESA and ensure the continued abundance of America's wildlife.” “It is beyond clear that the Endangered Species Act is broken,” said Rep. Stauber. Stauber continues, “A half-century after being signed into law, very few species listed as threatened or endangered have ever made it off the list. And whether it be the Gray Wolf or the Northern Long-Eared Bat, Minnesotans are facing the consequences of a broken … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:43:57Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-bill-protecting-american-farmland-foreign Newhouse Introduces Bill Protecting American Farmland from Foreign Adversaries 2024-08-30 2024 2024-08 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) introduced the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act to add the Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and to take necessary actions to prohibit the purchase of U.S. agricultural land by foreign adversaries. “Food security is national security, and for too long, the federal government has allowed the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to put our security at risk by turning a blind eye to their steadily increasing purchases of American farmland,” said Rep. Newhouse. Newhouse continues, “It is not enough to just discuss this issue—we must take immediate action to stop the CCP from further encroachment. By adding the Secretary of Agriculture to CFIUS, we can ensure much-needed oversight of agricultural land purchases by foreign adversaries, which will protect American farmers and the industry as a whole. The Chinese Communist Party has long sought to undermine our institutions and very way of life, and I am proud to lead this effort to support farmers in Central Washington and across the nation.” The bill adds the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to CFIUS for transactions, including land, biotechnology, transportation, storage, and processing. It also requires the Secretary to report any transaction that can be considered a threat to national security. Rep. Newhouse is a member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, tasked with finding bipartisan solutions to the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party and develop a plan of action to defend the American people, our economy, and our values. Full bill text can be found here. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:36:13Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-senator-lummis-introduce-legislation-overturn-burdensome Newhouse, Senator Lummis Introduce Legislation to Overturn Burdensome Environmental Justice Initiatives 2024-08-02 2024 2024-08 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (WY) introduced the Reducing Environmental Gamesmanship (REGs) Act. This legislation prohibits federal agencies from implementing “environmental justice” standards unless expressly directed by Congress and nullifies two environmental justice executive orders. “‘Environmental justice’ is another ploy by extreme activists to block traditional energy and infrastructure projects and force a green transition,” said Chairman Newhouse. “The reality is that if this agenda is put in place, the very low-income communities the left is claiming to help would be overburdened by higher energy costs. I’m proud to partner with Senator Lummis to overturn the Biden Administration’s environmental justice executive orders to help underserved communities and reclaim Congress’ legislative authority post-Chevron doctrine.” “The Biden-Harris administration has made it crystal clear that it will do anything to appease its radical environmental base, even at the expense of Wyoming and the American west,” said Chair Lummis. Wyoming households continue to shell out record amounts of their hard-earned money to keep up with this administration’s self-inflicted high energy costs at a time when they’re already spending more to keep up with inflation. I am partnering with Rep. Newhouse to overturn this administration’s radical agenda to ease the financial strain this administration has put on western communities and scale back the executive branch’s self-awarded power.” Background: Without direction from Congress, the Biden administration has decided that 40% of the funding from certain federal programs must go to “disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution.” Again, without Congressional direction, President Biden has said the “pursuit of environmental justice is a duty of all executive branch agencies and that federal agencies should be taking action now to incorporate this… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:36:13Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-statement-passage-interior-appropriations-bill Newhouse Statement on Passage of Interior Appropriations Bill 2024-07-25 2024 2024-07 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), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement upon passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. “This year’s Interior appropriations bill is a huge victory for rural America,” said Rep. Dan Newhouse. Newhouse adds, “This important legislation unlocks America’s energy and mineral resources to restore our energy independence, curbs administrative overreach and abuse of the Endangered Species Act, and reins in annual spending. I am also proud to have secured critical funding for communities in Central Washington. I thank Chairmen Simpson and Cole for their leadership and look forward to working to get the rest of our bills across the finish line.” The Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provides a total discretionary allocation of $38.478 billion, which is $72 million (0.2%) below the Fiscal Year 2024 level and $4.407 billion (10%) below the President’s budget request. The bill prohibits funds to implement the final rule titled “Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Establishment of a Nonessential Experimental Population of Grizzly Bear in the North Cascades Ecosystem. Rep. Newhouse secured the following measures for projects and issues in Central Washington: $1.3 million for the City of Oroville for the Water System Improvement Project. $1.5 million for the Town of Winthrop for Water Source and Distribution System Improvements. $1 million for the City of Othello for a Regional Water Supply Project. $1.5 million for the City of Moses Lake for a Water Infrastructure Project. $1.5 million for the City of Tonasket for a Water Improvement Project. Protects access to our public lands by prohibiting multiple U.S. Fish and Wildlife rulings to weaponize the Endangered Species Act against land users and energy producers. Provides funding for wildfire activities and permanently addresses wildland firefighter pay and capacity. Expands access to cr… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:24:45Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-tribal-healthcare-bill-receives-hearing Newhouse Tribal Healthcare Bill Receives Hearing 2024-07-24 2024 2024-07 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) delivered remarks at the House Natural Resources Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee hearing on his legislation, the Uniform Credentials for IHS Providers Act. This bill amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to create a centralized system to prevent malpractice, cut down on the onboarding backlog, establish a standard of care for tribes, and ensure the providers at IHS facilities are vetted in an efficient and proper manner. Watch Rep. Newhouse’s remarks here or read remarks as written below: “Before I discuss my legislation, I would like to introduce one of my constituents, Jarred Erickson, who is the Chairman of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. As the Committee knows, the Colville Tribes have had many challenges with the Indian Health Service over the years. I also know that Chairman Erickson has been dealing with two wildfires burning on the Colville Reservation as we speak, and I appreciate him being here today to testify on these important bills. I am here today to discuss the Uniform Credentials for IHS Providers Act, which I recently introduced with my colleague, Representative Dusty Johnson. The Indian Health Service is responsible for providing direct medical and public health services to members of federally recognized Native American Tribes. This duty includes reviewing and verifying professional qualifications of clinicians through a process known as credentialing and privileging. Currently, this process involves meeting credentialing requirements that are spread across multiple, and sometimes conflicting documents, making it challenging for officials to effectively and efficiently credential incoming medical providers. This lack of a standardized credentialing system has led to issues for the IHS and for those who utilize its services. In my district, constituents have reported instances in which the current IHS credentialing system has negatively impacted health provider recruitment and onboarding efforts, including one instance… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:24:45Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-bill-reform-tribal-healthcare-credentialing Newhouse Introduces Bill to Reform Tribal Healthcare Credentialing 2024-07-09 2024 2024-07 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) introduced the Uniform Credentials for IHS Providers Act. This legislation amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act for the development and implementation of a centralized system to credential licensed health professionals who seek to provide health care services at any Indian Health Service unit. “Due to a lack of a standardized credentialing system for tribal healthcare professionals, our Native American population is struggling to receive appropriate care,” said Rep. Dan Newhouse. Newhouse continues, “The current system has led to a backlog in onboarding new providers, which has caused those interested in working for IHS to pursue opportunities elsewhere. There have also been numerous incidents where healthcare professionals with histories of malpractice claims have bypassed the guardrails put in place to make sure medical professionals are just that—professionals. The IHS is receiving taxpayer dollars to fund their operation, and it is my priority to ensure those resources are not wasted. By creating a centralized system, we can establish a standard for tribes and ensure that providers at IHS facilities are vetted in an efficient and proper manner.” Click here to read the full letter of support from Jarred-Michael Erickson, Chairman of the Colville Business Council. Background: To provide patients with the highest level of care at its federally operated facilities, the IHS, which is responsible for providing direct medical and public health services to members of federally recognized Native American Tribes, reviews and verifies professional qualifications of clinicians through a process known as credentialing and privileging. Currently, IHS requirements are spread across multiple, sometimes conflicting, documents, making it challenging for officials to efficiently credential incoming providers. The lack of a centralized credentialing system has negatively affected IHS recruitment efforts by delaying the process in which doctors get credentialed. The slow pace of the… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:24:45Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-announces-federal-investments-richland-east-wenatchee-airports Newhouse Announces Federal Investments into Richland, East Wenatchee Airports 2024-06-27 2024 2024-06 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) announced two federal grants from the fiscal year 2024 Appropriations bills passed in March for significant infrastructure improvements at Richland and Pangborn Memorial airports. “These projects are crucial for both the safety and service of our airports that already contribute so much to our economy here in Central Washington. Grants like these go a long way in local projects, and I am looking forward to seeing these two come to fruition,” said Rep. Dan Newhouse. The Port of Benton will receive $765,959 for Richland Airport for Phase 2 of their project to reseal 8,010 feet of existing runways. The Chelan Douglas Regional Port Authority will receive $609,290 for their project to acquire a replacement rotary snow blower to keep the airport serviceable during snow periods and aid in the efficiency and safety of operations. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:11:47Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-calls-common-sense-forest-management-following-old-growth Newhouse Calls for Common-Sense Forest Management Following Old-Growth Forest Plan Proposal 2024-06-21 2024 2024-06 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) issued the following statement in opposition to the Biden Administration’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposed National Old-Growth Amendment. “The action taken today by the Forest Service is the next step towards limiting timber production at the expense of common-sense forest management, including in the Colville, Gifford Pinchot, and Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests”said Rep. Newhouse. “Let’s be clear, this war on timber harvesting is to the detriment of communities across North Central Washington and will increase the risk of out-of-control forest fires by limiting proper forest management tools. As Chairman of the Western Caucus, I will continue to work to ensure that our forest managers have the necessary tools at their disposal and use all available means to prevent this proposed amendment from becoming a reality.” Background: The U.S. Department of Agricultureinitiated a scoping period for a proposed amendment to all 128 plans across the National Forest System in December 2023. The comment period for this scoping period closed on February 2, 2024; the Forest Service evaluated comments from the scoping and drafted an EIS highlighting a preferred alternative. The draft EIS was published in the Federal Register on June 21, 2024, with an accompanying 90-day public comment period. A final EIS and record of decision for the amendment to all 128 National Forest system plans is expected at the end of 2024/beginning of 2025. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:11:47Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-appointed-lead-select-committee-ccp-fentanyl-working-group Newhouse Appointed to Lead Select Committee on CCP Fentanyl Working Group 2024-06-20 2024 2024-06 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) was selected as the Republican lead for the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) Fentanyl Policy Working Group. "Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for people ages 18-45 in the United States, and we now know the Chinese Communist Party is the force behind that crisis," said Rep. Newhouse. Newhouse continues, "From funding the manufacturing and export of illicit fentanyl precursor chemicals to holding ownership interest in companies tied to drug trafficking, the CCP is not only an active participant in the drug trade—they are directly incentivizing it. While the CCP continues to economically enrich themselves at the expense of the health and safety of millions of Americans, it is imperative that the United States sends a clear message: the buck stops here. I applaud Chairman Moolenaar for his leadership on this issue and look forward to leading my fellow working group members in cracking down on the CCP’s influence here at home." Select Committee Chairman John Moolenaar said, "Earlier this spring, the Select Committee uncovered new evidence showing how the Chinese Communist Party directly fuels America’s fentanyl crisis. China has programs in place to reward companies with subsidies for exporting fentanyl and other drugs illegal under Chinese law to the United States. It is now abundantly clear that the CCP is not just turning a blind eye to the fentanyl crisis, it is causing it. That is why I am establishing a bipartisan Select Committee fentanyl working group to determine what must be done to seek justice for the hundreds of thousands of victims and hold the CCP responsible for funneling this poison into American communities. Congressmen Newhouse and Auchincloss bring valuable experience on this issue, and I am thankful for their leadership of our new working group." The Policy Working Group will be charged with raising awareness of the CCP's role in the fentanyl crisis through… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:11:47Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-slams-biden-administrations-columbia-river-taskforce Newhouse Slams Biden Administration’s Columbia River Taskforce Announcement 2024-06-19 2024 2024-06 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement upon the Biden Administration’s announcement of a Columbia River Taskforce tasked with finding ways to breach the four Lower Snake River dams. “This is what happens when a president bends to the will of unelected bureaucratic environmentalists that have no knowledge of how the world works outside of their D.C. bubble,” said Rep. Newhouse. Newhouse continues, “This taskforce, made up exclusively of Biden Administration officials, is a huge disappointment to those of us that are serious about improving ways for dams and salmon to coexist. Why are our local stakeholders and leaders not included on, or even informed of, a taskforce designed to fundamentally alter our region’s economic landscape? This is nothing more than a disingenuous ploy for this administration to check a political box in the name of environmentalism and tribal relations. Their only “task” is breaching our carbon free, renewable, and affordable energy base that supports the lives of the people of Central Washington.” Established by the White House Council on Environmental Quality and co-chaired by three federal agencies, the new Columbia River Task Force will coordinate efforts across federal agencies to further attempt to breach the Lower Snake River dams. Read the White House press release here. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:11:47Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-legislation-blocking-chinese-communist-party Newhouse Introduces Legislation Blocking the Chinese Communist Party From Purchasing American Land 2024-06-11 2024 2024-06 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), a member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), introduced the No American Land for Communist China Act to prevent the CCP from purchasing land adjacent to federally owned land. “The Chinese Communist Party is at our doorstep, and we best not let them in,” said Rep. Newhouse. “I have been closely watching the rise in cases of the CCP’s attempts at undermining our institutions. From spying on sensitive national security sites to buying up American farmland, it is clear we are vulnerable to their malicious efforts. This bill strengthens our domestic defenses and protects critical federal lands against these foreign actors that aim to deepen their already dangerous influence on the world stage.” The bill currently has 33 cosponsors, including the Chairman of the House Select Committee on the CCP. “There is no world in which the Chinese Communist Party would allow Americans to buy vast swaths of farmland next to its military bases. We need to protect our farmland and ensure our largest adversary cannot own land near sensitive U.S. military bases. Thank-you to Congressman Newhouse for his leadership on this issue and the work he has done to introduce this legislation,” said Select Committee Chairman John Moolenaar. The other cosponsors of the bill are Reps. Kelly Armstrong (ND-AL), Jake Ellzey (TX-06), Jack Bergman (MI-01), Carol Miller (WV-01), Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Jerry Carl (AL-01), Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), Doug Lamborn (CO-05), David Valadao (CA-22), Mike Flood (NE-01), Adrian Smith (NE-03), Celeste Maloy (UT-02), Mike Kelley (PA-16), Cory Mills (FL-07), Ryan Zinke (MT-01), Darin LaHood (IL-16), Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03), Jim Baird (IN-04), Jody Arrington (TX-19), Lori Chavez-Deremer (OR-05), Claudi Tenney (NY-04), Troy Balderson (OH-12), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Tim Burchett (TN-02), Clay Higgins (LA-03), John Duarte (CA-13), Randy Weber (TX-14), Chris Smith (NJ-04), Pat Fallon (TX-04), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Mike Collins … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:11:47Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-statement-passage-veterans-affairs-military-construction Newhouse Statement on Passage of Veterans Affairs, Military Construction Appropriations Bill 2024-06-05 2024 2024-06 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), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement upon passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction and Veterans Affair funding bill. “I am proud to support this bill that provides increased investment for our veterans and ensures their healthcare, benefits, and VA programs are fully funded,” said Rep. Newhouse. I was also able to include important language in this bill that cracks down on the use of Chinese-made medical devices in our VA clinics. My colleagues and I on the committee are working to rein in federal spending while prioritizing our veterans who have sacrificed so much for this nation.” The Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill includes a total discretionary allocation of $147.52 billion for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (Military Construction and Family Housing), and related agencies. The defense portion of the allocation is $17.96 billion ($412 million above the FY25 Budget Request), and the non-defense portion of the allocation is $129.56 billion. Full bill text can be found here. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:11:47Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-announces-effort-overturn-grizzly-plan-demands-answers Newhouse Announces Effort to Overturn Grizzly Plan, Demands Answers from Administration Officials 2024-05-16 2024 2024-05 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) introduced a resolution of disapproval under Title 5 U.S. Code Chapter 8, the Congressional Review Act, in response to the Biden Administration finalizing its misguided plan to establish a nonessential experimental population of grizzly bears in the North Cascades ecosystem. Rep. Newhouse questioned National Park Service Director, Chuck Sams, at a House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands Oversight hearing, and the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Martha Williams, on the final rule at a House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Hearing. To read the full notice of disapproval, click here. Watch Rep. Newhouse’s remarks to Director Williams from the House Natural Resources Committee hearing HERE or read excerpts below: "Director Williams, when we met last November, you told me that this 10(j) proposal was needed to expand management options due to the fact that the First Nation Tribes in British Colombia had plans to “imminently” move bears to the northern border of the NCE. I would now like to enter into the record correspondence between my staff and the Canadian government, specifically staff from British Columbia. This correspondence states that “there are no immediate plans to move bears into the Canadian side of the North Cascades Ecosystem.” Isn’t that interesting? What is abundantly clear to me now is your agency is relocating bears from other ecosystems to prevent the delisting in spite of population recovery metrics having been achieved as outlined under the ESA.” Watch Rep. Newhouse’s remarks to Director Sams from the House Natural Resources hearing HERE or read excerpts below: “The National Park Service, jointly with the Fish and Wildlife Service, recently decided against the will of my constituents that they will be introducing grizzly bears into my district. You heard me correctly – the federal government has finalized a plan to airdrop grizzly bears into the North Cascades ecosystem. Grizzly Bears have no… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T18:12:30Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-leads-resolution-designating-national-first-responder-month Newhouse Leads Resolution Designating National First Responder Month 2024-05-08 2024 2024-05 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) led the introduction of a resolution to designate the month of May as National First Responder Month. “Our first responders are the front line for the safety and security of our communities, and this resolution designating May as First Responder Month is the least we can do to recognize them for their sacrifice and commitment,” said Rep. Dan Newhouse. Newhouse continues, “With crime at all-time highs, deadly drugs plaguing our communities, and emergency life or death situations happening every day, I thank all of our first responders—whether full time, part time, or volunteers—for their dedication and heroism in the line of duty.” Rep. Newhouse was joined by Reps. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Mike Bost (R-IL), Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY), Adrian Smith (R-NE), and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA). “True heroism is defined by one’s willingness to put the needs of others above their own. It requires sacrifice for the greater good without seeking personal gain,” said Rep. Gus Bilirakis. Rep. Bilirakis continues, “First responders embody this concept as they put themselves in harm’s way each shift to make sure our communities stay safe. When others run away from danger to safety- these brave men and women run toward it – looking for ways to help – even though they know doing so could mean that they don’t come home to their own families that night. We all owe them a debt of gratitude that can never fully be repaid and this resolution is a small token of the appreciation we feel for them throughout the entire year.” "As one of the only former professional firefighters in Congress, I know first-hand how important it is that we support and uplift our first responders,” said Rep. Mike Bost. Rep. Bost continues, “I'm proud to join my colleagues in introducing this Resolution to declare May as First Responder Month, a time to spotlight the hard work our dedicated first responders put in to keep our communities safe." “The men and women who rush into danger during emergencies deserve our respect every day of t… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:01:11Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-leads-legislative-package-protecting-lower-snake-river-dams Newhouse Leads Legislative Package Protecting the Lower Snake River Dams 2024-05-07 2024 2024-05 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Congressman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and his colleagues introduced a package of nine bills to protect the four Lower Snake River Dams following the release of the final package of actions and commitments in the Columbia River System Operations (CRSO) mediation which undermines dam operations. “I have consistently reminded the Biden Administration that the authority over the Lower Snake River Dams remains in the hands of Congress,” said Congressman Dan Newhouse. “This package is not only a staunch reinforcement of that fact, but a testament to our commitment to protect these critical pieces of infrastructure.” The package contains nine bills aimed at reversing specific provisions in the final package of actions and commitments in the CRSO mediation. They are cosponsored by multiple members from the Pacific Northwest and supported by a variety of organizations with stakes in the Columbia River System. The bills are as follows: The Abandoning Inconsistent and Rash Environmental Solutions (ACRES) Act Cosponsors: Reps. Russ Fulcher (ID-01), Cliff Bentz (OR-02), Ryan Zinke (MT-01), and Matt Rosendale (MT-02). Supporting organizations: National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Port of Benton, and Pacific Northwest Waterways Association. Summary: Prohibits the breaching of federally operated dams if such breach would result in the replacement energy resource occupying additional acreage of more than 5 percent. Bill text here. The Breaking Irresponsible Energy and Commercial Habits (BREACH) Act Cosponsors: Reps. Russ Fulcher (ID-01), Cliff Bentz (OR-02), Ryan Zinke (MT-01), and Matt Rosendale (MT-02). Supporting organizations: Public Power Council, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Port of Benton, and Pacific Northwest Waterways Association. Summary: Prohibits the breaching of federally operated dams if such a breach would result in an increase in carbon emission by more than 10 percent, would make the body of water impacted by the breach less navigable for commercial interests, and would re… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:01:11Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-designates-national-day-awareness-missing-and-murdered Newhouse Designates National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls 2024-05-04 2024 2024-05 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) led the introduction of a resolution to designate May 5, 2024 as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. “Indigenous women and girls continue to face heightened violence that is tearing families and communities apart,” said Rep. Newhouse. “As of March, Washington State has over 100 open cases for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. We must ensure these heinous crimes no longer go under or un-reported. Designating May 5, 2024 as National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls will help raise national awareness to this crisis and. serve as a reminder in Congress that we need to be doing more to support our threatened native communities.” “Indigenous women and girls deserve the same recognition, protection, and respect under our laws as any other American, but shamefully that is still not the case,” said U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.). “The designation of May 5th as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls stands as a reminder to honor those we have lost and to redouble our efforts to give tribal communities the resources they need to address this crisis. I want to thank Congressman Newhouse for his leadership on this resolution and for ensuring that justice for Indigenous women and girls remains a national pursuit.” He was joined by Reps. Stephanie Bice (R-OK), Tom Cole (R-OK), David Joyce (R-OH), Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), Teresa Leger Fernandez (R-NM), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Maria Salazar (R-FL), Chris Stewart (R-UT), Adrian Smith (R-NE), Pete Stauber (R-MN), Matthew Rosendale (R-MT), Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Julia Brownley (D-CA), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Sharice Davids (D-KS), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), Val T. Hoyle (D-OR), Jared Huffman (D-CA), Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Doris Matsui… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T21:01:11Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-reacts-biden-administrations-directive-airdrop-grizzly-bears Newhouse Reacts to Biden Administration’s Directive to Airdrop Grizzly Bears into the North Cascades 2024-04-25 2024 2024-04 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper April 25, 2024 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement after the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released a Record of Decision for their grizzly bear restoration plan, confirming that their preferred option will move 3-7 grizzly bears per year to the North Cascades Ecosystem for 5-10 years to establish a population of at least 25 total bears. “The National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision regarding the North Cascades grizzly restoration plan is outrageous, yet consistent based on the recent actions of this administration,” said. Rep. Dan Newhouse. Newhouse continued, “Throughout this entire process, I have been hearing from local residents, participating in public comment sessions, and meeting with the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to prevent this misguided decision from moving forward, and today’s announcement reinforces what we feared: no amount of local opposition was going to prevent these federal bureaucrats from doing what they wanted all along. While it was my hope that NPS and USFWS would listen to the will of concerned of residents in the affected areas, this administration is, once again, disregarding local public opinion and instead catering to the whims of coastal elites and the out-of-touch environmentalist lobby, which has been rushing to finalize this plan since its inception.” Full text of the Grizzly Bear Restoration Plan can be found here. Background: The 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. In 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 au… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T20:47:55Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/ice-we-just-dont-have-many-personnel-go-out-pick-large-individuals ICE: “We just don’t have as many personnel to go out to pick up at-large individuals” 2024-04-18 2024 2024-04 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Yesterday, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) questioned Patrick Lechleitner, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), on the agency's annual budget request and how the crisis at the Southern Border is causing other sectors of the Department of Homeland Security to fall behind. Acting Director Lechleitner cited ICE’s inability to detain at-large illegal immigrants currently inside the country due to the agency’s resources being pulled to assist with the record high flow of illegal immigrants flooding the Southern Border. Watch Rep. Newhouse’s remarks HERE: ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T20:47:55Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/corps-engineers-budget-request-threatens-salmon Corps of Engineers Budget Request Threatens Salmon 2024-04-17 2024 2024-04 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) questioned officials with the Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation about the Lower Snake River dam’s salmon mitigation and spillage operations in a budget request hearing with the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development. Testifying at the hearing was Scott Spellmon, Corps Chief of Engineers, Michale Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army, and Camille Touton, Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation. The annual budget request by the Corps of Engineers proposes $75.2 million for the Columbia River Fish Mitigation Program while research shows spillage operations harms water quality and could result in a surge in salmon mortality. Watch Rep. Newhouse’s remarks HERE or read remarks as prepared below: “Thank you, Chairman. I appreciate having the chance to ask questions today about the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) and Army Corps (Corps) FY25 budget. I want to thank our guests for all the work you do. Today, I’d like to discuss the Lower Snake River Dams and the Columbia River Treaty. Mr. Spellmon, a lot has changed regarding the Columbia River System Operations litigation. The Administration and sovereign nations have come to an agreement. Currently, it is being implemented. Your budget proposes $75.2 million for the Columbia River Fish Mitigation Program. As part of the agreement, the Corps is conducting spillage operations on the Snake River. The Corps’ purpose of these operations is to minimize the time it takes salmon to move through the dams to ensure a “healthy and abundant” salmon population. Mr. Spellmon, are you aware there is scientific and peer-reviewed research which confirms spillage operations can negatively impact water quality downstream by increasing total gas dissolution which kills salmon? If the outcome of expanded spillage operations were to be a surge in salmon mortality, wouldn’t that defeat the purpose of the spill? I appreciate your answers. Mr. Connor, I’d like to discuss the same issue. Currently, a large dam… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T20:47:55Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-questions-barr-donovan-china-enabling-fentanyl-crisis Newhouse Questions Barr, Donovan on China Enabling Fentanyl Crisis 2024-04-16 2024 2024-04 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Today, during a hearing by the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) questioned former U.S. Attorney General William Barr and Drug Enforcement Agency Chief of Operations, Ray Donovan, on how the CCP is subsidizing, awarding, and investing in the production of illicit fentanyl precursor chemicals. Watch Rep. Newhouse’s remarks HERE or read remarks as prepared below: “First off, thank you all for providing your expert testimonies and your continued dedication to keeping our Nation as safe as possible. This issue is critically important to the people I have the honor of representing in Central Washington. Unfortunately, as some of those sitting in the audience and those tuning in virtually at home know all too well, the fentanyl epidemic has taken so many American lives. Last year, a father in Yakima, WA, Andrew Wonacott (or Andy), reached out to me to share his deeply saddening and personal experience with fentanyl. Over the span of about 18 months, he lost both of his sons in separate instances to substances laced with fentanyl. After hearing this, I knew we had to do something, so I introduced the William and James Wonacott Act, in honor of his two sons. The Act focuses on enhancing enforcement and increasing penalties for fentanyl distribution without the recipient’s knowledge. We soon learned that there is no ‘silver bullet’ to solve this complex crisis – which is why we created the Central Washington Fentanyl Task Force. The Task Force is a working group comprised of more than two dozen experts on the front lines and those directly impacted by the crisis. We are finalizing a year-long report that outlines all relevant data, funding, policy, and educational efforts on the subject; and this is where we would really appreciate your collective expertise on the source of the problem – China’s complicit and illegal distribution of fentanyl precursors. As you all know, more than 90% of fentanyl precursors come from China and are then processed and distributed by the car… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T20:47:55Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-mayorkas-how-can-you-justify Newhouse to Mayorkas: “How can you justify this?” 2024-04-10 2024 2024-04 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) questioned Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on his annual budget request and failure to secure the southern border of the United States in a House Appropriations Committee hearing. Watch Rep. Newhouse’s remarks HERE or read remarks as prepared below: “Thank you, Chairman Joyce, and Ranking Member Cuellar. Secretary Mayorkas, thank you for being here to discuss the Administration’s Budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025. I could ask about the crisis at our Southern Border that is both a humanitarian crisis—migrants of all ages from around the world making a perilous journey to the border—and a national security crisis—people being released en masse into the country daily, a record number of individuals encountered who are in the Terrorist Screening Dataset, and local jurisdictions not honoring DHS detainer requests and releasing dangerous criminals back onto the streets— but… I would like to discuss the fentanyl crisis that is raging throughout the United States. Fentanyl flooding across the Southwest border does not stay in border communities; it spreads throughout the country to destroy lives, families, and communities. This is such a serious issue for my constituents that I brought together members of law enforcement, addiction treatment groups, medical professionals, and community leaders, in addition to members of municipal and tribal government to launch the Central Washington Fentanyl Task Force to develop an all-hands-on-deck approach to combat this crisis and collaboratively reduce the effect this drug has on our region. Your testimony notes that “the Department has stopped more illicit fentanyl and arrested more individuals for fentanyl-related crimes in the last two fiscal years than in the previous five years combined.” This is equally admirable and disturbing. The men and women of CBP and ICE do extraordinary work on the front line and beyond to execute their mission of protecting the homeland. However, as Border Patrol agents are pulle… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T20:47:55Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-announces-2024-central-washington-congressional-art Newhouse Announces 2024 Central Washington Congressional Art Competition 2024-04-04 2024 2024-04 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 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. “The Congressional Art Competition is an event I look forward to each year,” said Rep. Newhouse. “Seeing the talent of young artists from all over Central Washington is truly something special, and I hope that students take this opportunity to showcase their creativity.” The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students in Central Washington. All artwork must be submitted to one of Rep. Newhouse’s district offices by April 29, 2024. Office locations and contact information is listed below. In addition to being displayed in the U.S. Capitol, the winning artwork is also featured on the Congressional Art Competition page and the winner will be invited to a Congressional reception in Washington, D.C.. Honorable mention winners will be invited to have their artwork hung in one of Rep. Newhouse’s district offices. The following is a summary of the Congressional Art Competition rules and submission deadlines: Artwork 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. Paintings: Including oil, acrylics, and watercolor Drawings: Including pastels, colored pencil, pencil, charcoal, ink, and markers (It is recommended that charcoal and pastel drawings be fixed.) Collages: Must be two dimensional Prints: Including lithographs, silkscreen, and block prints Mixed Media: Use of more than two mediums such as pencil, ink, watercolor, etc. Computer-generated art Photography All 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,… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T20:47:55Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-questions-agriculture-secretary-farm-labor-grizzly-bears Newhouse Questions Agriculture Secretary on Farm Labor, Grizzly Bears 2024-03-22 2024 2024-03 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Yesterday, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) participated in a hearing held by the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture to hear Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilisack testify on the fiscal year 2025 agency budget request. Watch Rep. Newhouse’s remarks HERE or read remarks as prepared below: “Thank you, Chairman Harris, and Ranking Member Bishop. Secretary Vilsack and Director Rapp, great to see you and thank you for being here to discuss the Administration’s Budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025. Every farmer and agriculture stakeholder I meet brings up the same first and most pressing topic: farm labor. In your written testimony, you say ‘at the end of the day, a strong farm economy inarguably contributes to a strong rural economy and makes rural communities a more attractive place to live – and we are doing everything within out control to focus our efforts on enhancing economic resiliency.’ That is well intentioned, and I would agree, but our rural communities are struggling and family farms are disappearing because it is no longer economically viable for them to survive. One of the most significant costs is labor and in Washington, the Adverse Effect Wage Rate—which really should be called the Adverse Employer Wage Rate—is $19.25 per hour. While this wage is not determined by your agency, it does influence it because data collected through USDAs Farm Labor Survey is used to calculate the AEWR. The Department of Labor either does not understand or care about the agricultural industry and the importance of healthy foods grown in the United States. What are you doing to rein in the cost of labor? Do you have the right tools in your toolbox to address this issue? The right tool makes a big difference so if not, what specifically do you need from Congress to support the long-term sustainability of our domestic agricultural industry? The fiscal year 2024 agricultural appropriations bill recently signed into law included my language to ensure that you have a seat on the Committee on Foreign In… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T20:32:04Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-statement-final-environmental-impact-statement-introduction Newhouse Statement on Final Environmental Impact Statement for Introduction of Grizzly Bears to North Cascades 2024-03-22 2024 2024-03 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper March 22, 2024 Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Park Service released the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) with proposed action on the question of introducing grizzly bears to the North Cascades ecosystem. “This final EIS reveals the Biden Administration is more intent on pushing policies about Central Washingtonians than for them. The Fish and Wildlife Service and National Park Service held public comment sessions in my district where the overwhelming majority of voices, which I heard firsthand, were adamantly opposed to the introduction of grizzly bears. Their voices have been shut out of this entire process. This administration’s blatant disregard for public opinion and their unwavering commitment to the whims of extreme environmentalists is proven by the announcement of their ‘preferred alternative’ today.” Background The 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. In 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. On April 12, 2018, Rep. Newhouse wrote a letter to former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, expressing his deep concern regarding the then-Secretary’s support for the proposal. On June 6, 2018, the House Appropriations Committee approved Rep. Newhouse’s 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… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T20:32:04Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-statement-passage-final-annual-spending-bills-cutting-federal Newhouse Statement on Passage of Final Annual Spending Bills Cutting Federal Spending 2024-03-22 2024 2024-03 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper “I am proud to support these final government funding bills as a testament to what we set out to do; cut spending in wasteful areas and support our national security,” said. Rep. Dan Newhouse, a member of the House Appropriations Committee. Newhouse continued, “What we have here is a delivery on the promise we made last January to rein in the out-of-control spending that we’ve seen under one-party rule in D.C. No spending bill in the history of the Congress has been perfect, and none will ever be, but people sent us here to fight for a sense of fiscal sanity, and we delivered.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T20:32:04Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-bill-denouncing-president-bidens-war-american-energy-passes Newhouse Bill Denouncing President Biden’s War on American Energy Passes House 2024-03-21 2024 2024-03 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement today upon passage of his resolution condemning the Biden Administration’s failed energy policies. “President Biden’s war on American energy is not one fought over science, but over ideology. The United States is blessed with an abundance of natural resources and has the ability to achieve energy dominance. We can produce affordable, reliable, and clean energy here at home. I am proud to have brought this resolution to the floor alongside so many important pieces of legislation aimed at reversing the out-of-touch policies of this administration and getting our domestic production back on track,” said Rep. Newhouse. The resolution passed with support from all members of House leadership. “Since the moment he took office, President Biden has made it his mission to wage war on our domestic energy production and force the U.S. into energy dependency. As always, hardworking American families are left to deal with the consequences,” said Speaker Mike Johnson. Speaker Johnson concluded, “House Republicans commend Rep. Newhouse for his leadership on this important issue as we work against the Biden Administration’s subversive policies and seek to restore America’s strength and energy dominance.” Majority Leader Steve Scalise said, “Americans are sick and tired of paying the price for President Biden’s disastrous energy policies. Since assuming office, President Biden has done everything in his power to crush American energy production, from canceling the Keystone XL pipeline on his first day as president, to selling our Strategic Petroleum Reserves to China, to banning LNG exports – all resulting in higher costs for families at the gas station, the grocery store, and in utility bills. “We produce energy better than anywhere else in the world, and we lower costs, create jobs, and shore up our energy security while we do it. It’s time to unleash American energy and restore our energy independence, instead of relying on adversaries and polluters like China. … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T20:32:04Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-calls-out-energy-secretary-lower-snake-river-dams-hypocrisy Newhouse Calls Out Energy Secretary on Lower Snake River Dams Hypocrisy 2024-03-20 2024 2024-03 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 held by the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water to hear Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm testify on the fiscal year 2025 agency budget request. During the hearing, Secretary Granholm refused to acknowledge the long-term implications of the Columbia River Systems Operation Agreement are a de-facto breach of the Snake River Dams. Watch Rep. Newhouse’s remarks HERE or read remarks as prepared below: “Thank you, Chairman. Welcome, Secretary Granholm. It is great to see you here today to testify to the subcommittee on DOE’s FY2025 budget. I look forward to discussing our national energy challenges and the energy issues which impact my district. The preservation of the four Lower Snake River Dams is critically important to Central Washington. For years, I have worked to combat environmental activists and dam breaching advocates efforts to breach them. In December, the administration finalized an agreement in the Columbia River System Operations litigation. The agreement acknowledges only Congress has the authority to physically breach the dams, which I appreciated. However, it makes commitments to develop energy replacement for the dams as well as recommending spillage operations. Stakeholders have expressed reservations. If it comes to fruition, the results will be catastrophic. Adjusting spillage operations will make the dams functionally useless. Energy prices will skyrocket, recreationists will suffer, and the salmon population will be harmed. It is a de-facto breaching of the dams. Madam Secretary, are you willing to admit the administration is recommending policy that represents de-facto breaching of the dams in an effort to circumvent congressional authority as the sole decision maker on dam breaching? I would like to transition into discussing the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). PNNL is a leading hydropower lab conducting innovative research for DOE’s Water Power Technologies Office. DOE professes … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T20:32:04Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-house-republicans-are-united-getting-energy-production-and Newhouse: “House Republicans are united in getting energy production and security back on track” 2024-03-20 2024 2024-03 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) joined Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Whip Tom Emmer and GOP Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik at a press conference to discuss his resolution denouncing President Biden’s failed energy policies. Watch Rep. Newhouse’s Remarks HERE or read below as prepared: “It is no secret that since day one in the White House, President Biden has consistently made energy decisions based on the agendas of the extreme climate lobby. His administration has consistently proposed and finalized regulations that increase the cost of energy for consumers, punish domestic producers, and increase reliance on our adversaries for our energy needs. As a third-generation farmer in Congress I hear every day the challenges that just our sector alone is dealing with. The administration has driven gas prices so high that farmers cannot afford to operate at even close to normal capacity. This is draining the budgets of farms across our country and is snowballing into damaging domestic food supply chains. As Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus, I hear from people across this country that are literally cutting their grocery expenses to help pay for their energy bills. Everyone from small businesses to single households are strained by this administration’s out-of-touch policies that seem to have no end. I am proud to bring House Resolution 987 forward to denounce the policies of this administration for their unnecessary and unprecedented war on American energy. Now is the time for common-sense solutions to the disaster they have led us to, and I thank Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Whip Emmer, and Chairwoman Stefanik for championing this issue. We have a lot of work still ahead of us, but House Republicans are united in getting our country’s energy production and security back on track. Thank you.” Later this week the House will vote on Rep. Newhouse’s resolution that condemns the Biden Administration’s energy policies and regulations that increase costs o… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T20:32:04Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-bill-supporting-tribal-law-enforcement-passes-house-committee Newhouse Bill Supporting Tribal Law Enforcement Passes House Committee 2024-03-12 2024 2024-03 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 after his legislation, the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act was marked up and agreed to by the House Committee on Natural Resources. “This legislation is key in improving hiring and retention among tribal law enforcement that are facing numerous challenges, including missing and murdered indigenous women and girls as well as the radically worsening opioid crisis. I want to make sure they have the resources they need to confront these issues head on,” said Rep. Dan Newhouse. Newhouse continued, “I am proud to have this bill move out of committee, and I thank Chairman Bruce Westerman for his support on such an important issue to tribes in Central Washington and across the country.” Rep. Bruce Westerman, Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources said, “As Western Caucus Chairman, Rep. Newhouse is familiar with the issues that many tribal nations face across our country. His Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act is an important step in recognizing the work of our brave tribal law enforcement officers and ensuring they have access to the same federal benefits that all federal officers are granted.” “This legislation will help keep our tribal lands safe and secure while supporting courageous law enforcement officers across the United States. I look forward to working with Rep. Newhouse to help move this bill through Congress and ultimately into law.” The Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act will: Authorize 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 Special Law Enforcement Commission (SLEC) agreements, which are currently required under existing for tribal officers to enforce federal law and have proven ad… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T20:32:04Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-statement-president-joe-bidens-state-union-address Newhouse Statement on President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address 2024-03-08 2024 2024-03 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper “Tonight, we confirmed what people across this country have suspected for a while: President Biden is completely disconnected from the issues facing Americans,” said Rep. Dan Newhouse. Newhouse continued, “It is hard to process hearing the president say that the state of our union is strong while he refuses to act on the southern border and continues to attack American energy production. These are challenges being felt in every corner of the country, and Central Washington is not excluded from that.” “The way I see it, we have a president that is failing our region, and while the state of the union may not be strong, my commitment to strengthening Central Washington’s economy, infrastructure, and way of life is.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T20:32:04Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-statement-passage-six-spending-bills-major-investments-central Newhouse Statement on Passage of Six Spending Bills, Major Investments in Central Washington 2024-03-06 2024 2024-03 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper March 6, 2024 Today Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement after voting in support of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 that includes funding directed to Central Washington, protects American farmland, and cuts wasteful, reckless federal spending. “I am proud to support these bills that do exactly what we set out to do: rein in the out-of-control D.C. spending that we have become so accustomed to seeing. This package represents the first overall cut to non-defense, non-VA spending in nearly a decade,” said. Rep. Dan Newhouse, a member of the House Appropriations Committee. Newhouse continued, “We were looking down the barrel of another seven months of Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer’s budget, but instead delivered on conservative wins that kick last cycle’s far-left policies to the curb and showed the Biden Administration that they can’t continue to spend money we don’t have without any repercussions.” “I am also proud to have secured funding for major projects and initiatives in Central Washington that directly contribute to our local infrastructure and economy. This is what happens when we spend responsibly and don’t fund bloated initiatives that contribute nothing to our region.” Today’s vote included the following federal spending bills brought forward by the House Appropriations Committee: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Commerce, Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Interior and Environment, and Related Agencies Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies The following Community Project Funding requests coming to Central Washington were included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024: $500,000 for the Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation project. $2,750,000 for the Astria Toppenish Hospital Facilities Improvement. $1,950,000 for the Adams County Correctional… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T20:32:04Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-outlines-issues-wa-dot-head-congressional-testimony Newhouse Outlines Issues with WA DOT Head Congressional Testimony 2024-03-01 2024 2024-03 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper This week, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and his colleagues from the Pacific Northwest sent a letter to the Secretary of the Washington State Department of Transportation, Roger Millar, after the secretary made far-fetched claims during his testimony at the House Transportation & Infrastructure hearing, “The State of Transportation,” and his answers relating to the Lower Snake River Dams. The lawmakers wrote, “The Columbia/Snake River System Operations (CRSO) is the federal system of locks and dams which serves as an important trade route for the Pacific Northwest economy. Barges and ships transport thousands of containers along its 2,321 miles of waterways annually,” The letter continues, “During the Jan. 17 hearing, Congresswoman Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) described the insurmountable burden this would place on the rail and trucking industries, indicating it would take 39,204 rail cars and 150,784 semi-trucks per year to move the cargo that is currently barged through the Columbia/Snake Rivers. Congresswoman Chavez-DeRemer asked you specifically if you believed that Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) would still be able to meet its objectives after adding this substantial amount of rail cars and trucks to railroads and highways, to which you replied in the affirmative. “According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2022 report, there were 37,250 heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers in Washington, 22,690 in Oregon, and 14,030 in Idaho. That total would have to be tripled to meet the projected number of trucks needed consistently on the road to make up for lost barge transport. The letter concludes, “We find it incredibly hard to believe WSDOT will continue to meet these broad objectives after breaching the dams, as capacity on highways and railroads will meet an all-time high.” The letter poses the following questions to the Secretary of the Washington State Department of Transportation: 1. Please expand on the stated objectives of WSDOT as a transportation agency; 2. Please specifically de… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T20:32:04Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-defends-american-energy-production Newhouse Defends American Energy Production 2024-02-16 2024 2024-02 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 passage of H.R. 7176, the Unlocking Our Domestic Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Potential Act of 2024. “President Biden’s ban on future LNG export terminals is an ill-advised handout to extreme environmentalists at the expense of American workers that also jeopardizes our allies’ energy security,” said Rep. Newhouse. Newhouse continues, “This important legislation will end the President’s misguided, indefinite pause on LNG exports, remove political decision makers at the Department of Energy from the export terminal approval process, and help lower energy costs for all Americans.” Background: On January 26, 2024, President Biden announced he will pause all pending approvals of liquified natural gas (LNG) export terminals under the guise of climate change. Clean natural gas is a significant reason why the U.S has been able to reduce its emissions more than any other nation, and the Department of Energy (DOE) has already commissioned five studies to examine the effects of LNG exports in the U.S. Their findings have overwhelmingly shown the environmental benefits, proving that our exports are 41% cleaner than the alternative—Russian natural gas delivered to Europe. This legislation: Repeals all restrictions on the import and export of natural gas. Provides that FERC shall have the exclusive authority to approve or deny LNG terminal applications. Makes clear that nothing in this section limits the authority of the President that imposes sanctions on a foreign person or foreign government, including a country that is designated as a state sponsor of terrorism, to prohibit imports or exports. Read the full text of the bill here. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T20:21:00Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-visits-southern-border-sees-illegal-immigration-crisis Newhouse Visits Southern Border, Sees Illegal Immigration Crisis Firsthand 2024-02-13 2024 2024-02 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Last week, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Chairman of the Western Caucus, led a group of eleven lawmakers to tour Arizona’s southern border. “People are desperate to come to the United States, and I do not blame them for wanting to come, but we need to have a controlled entrance into our country, or we’ve lost our sovereignty,” said Rep. Dan Newhouse. Newhouse continues, “While I was at the border, I saw firsthand the chaos that is unfolding and heard directly from Customs and Border Protection about the challenges they face amidst this crisis. While the Biden Administration has made clear their willingness to ignore our Southern Border, I am committed to delivering common-sense, actionable solutions to secure our borders, stop the flow of illicit fentanyl, protect our public and private lands, and prioritize national security—for the good of communities across Central Washington and the nation.” Watch my remarks at the Southern Border here. On Thursday, February 8, members and staff attended a briefing from the Cochise County Sheriff’s Department about how the border crisis has impacted local communities and how the federal government can support their efforts to combat increased criminal activity from cartels. They briefed us on the frequent home invasions families have been experiencing, the price drop in fentanyl indicating a rise in supply, and the power of the cartel, who will hold illegal immigrants ransom and demand money they earn from the jobs they get once they enter the United States. Following the briefing, attendees visited the border in the Coronado National Memorial to receive a briefing from U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials. Members also participated in a House Natural Resources Committee field hearing to examine the environmental effects of the border crisis on America’s public lands. Attending the trip along with Rep. Dan Newhouse were Reps. Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), Pete Stauber (MN-08), Bruce Westerman (AR-04), Buddy Carter (GA-01)… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T20:21:00Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-resolution-denouncing-bidens-failed-energy-policies Newhouse Introduces Resolution Denouncing Biden’s Failed Energy Policies 2024-02-12 2024 2024-02 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper “From day one of his administration, President Biden has been at war with American energy production, increasing our reliance on foreign sources, and putting our energy security at risk,” said Rep. Newhouse. “Whether it’s cancelling the Keystone XL Pipeline, halting future LNG export terminal permits, or revoking leases for oil, gas, and mining across the West, it is clear that President Biden’s policies have given Russia and OPEC a greater advantage than domestic producers. Central Washingtonians deserve affordable and reliable energy, a goal we cannot achieve until we unleash the full potential of American energy resources.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T20:21:00Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-leads-letter-usps-regarding-wenatchee-and-yakima-operations Newhouse Leads Letter to USPS Regarding Wenatchee and Yakima Operations and Election Integrity 2024-02-12 2024 2024-02 Republican House WA Dan Newhouse N000189 newhouse.house.gov newhouse https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper This week, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) sent a letter to United States Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy, and the Western States Government Relations Liaison Director Jennifer Selde with concerns about local delivery services and election integrity. “Upholding delivery standards and election integrity measures is the basis of the United States Postal Services’ operational mandates, and ensuring these requirements are being met is of the utmost importance,” said Rep. Newhouse. Newhouse continues, “The new USPS proposal to move some Wenatchee and Yakima post office operations to Spokane and Seattle will slow the already frustrating process of mail delivery to our rural communities.” “This proposal will also make mail-in voting more difficult for our region, and it is crucial that we maintain the standards that the American people both expect and deserve. I am urging The U.S. Postmaster General to reconsider this unreliable proposal for the sake of their customers and voters.” Additionally, the letter poses the following questions to the Postmaster General: On USPS’s decision-making process regarding the Wenatchee and Yakima post offices: 1) What variables does the USPS measure to gauge service standards? 2) Do customers in Wenatchee and Yakima currently receive one-day, two-day, three-day, or delayed service and under which conditions does this occur? 3) If some of the operations are moved to Spokane or Seattle, how will this impact service standards and for which types of service? I have received conflicting information that the proposed adjustments will increase transport delays by three days each way, totaling six days for service that would have originally only taken one day. 4) How will these MPFR decisions impact mail-in ballots and Americans’ right to vote? 5) How will these MPFR decisions impact Americans’ timely access to official documents, checks, bills, prescriptions, and other critically important items? 6) How is the USPS factoring in the needs of the most vulnerable populations who consistently … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T20:21:00Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-statement-victory-over-biden-admin-gas-appliance-regulations Newhouse Statement on Victory Over Biden Admin on Gas Appliance Regulations 2024-02-12 2024 2024-02 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 on the United States Department of Energy’s (DOE) finalized energy regulation rules for conventional cooking products that scraps the February 2023 proposal to ban future production of gas appliances. “This is a huge win for the thousands of Central Washingtonians who use natural gas in their homes and for advocates of common sense. The original proposal was an example of the president’s misguided approach to clean energy handed to him by extreme climate lobbyists. I am proud to have led my colleagues in fighting this out-of-touch proposal and promoting an all-of-the-above approach to energy security and independence,” said Rep. Newhouse. On June 22, 2023, Rep. Newhouse introduced and led to passage an amendment that prohibits funds from being used by the Biden Administration to ban gas stoves. The amendment was adopted by voice vote, and the bill passed the House of Representatives on October 26, 2023. Watch Rep. Newhouse’s remarks introducing the amendment here. On February 1, 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) proposed an “energy efficiency standard” for gas cooking products. The proposed rule would require, for the first time ever, an energy performance standard for residential cooktops. It would effectively ban the future production of gas appliances that consume more than 1,204 thousand British thermal units (kBtu) per year, or over half of current gas stoves. Today’s DOE finalized rule outlines regulations on stoves over 1,770 kBtu per year, or under three percent of current gas stoves. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T20:21:00Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-biden-admin-youve-crossed-line Newhouse to Biden Admin: ‘You’ve crossed the line’ 2024-01-24 2024 2024-01 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) led Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05), Russ Fulcher (ID-05), and Cliff Bentz (OR-02) in introducing the Defending Against Manipulative Negotiators Act (DAMN ACT) to prohibit the use of federal funds from being used in breaching or altering the Lower Snake River Dams and to prohibit the implementation of the Columbia Basin Restoration Initiative. "The Biden Administration has crossed the line with its blatant, hypocritical assault on the Lower Snake River Dams," said Rep. Dan Newhouse. Newhouse continues, "This Administration, since its campaign, claims to advocate for green energy solutions, yet disregards that notion when told to by manipulative environmental activists who do not understand how critical the dams are to the Pacific Northwest and a clean energy future." "The Defending Against Manipulative Negotiators Act is the first of many pieces of legislation coming that combats this Administration’s radical, unfair, and unsubstantiated effort to destroy our dams and the livelihoods of the hundreds of thousands of people who rely on them," Newhouse concluded. "The deal President Biden brokered with radical environmentalists behind closed doors will forever change the way our river system operates. It will devastate communities in Eastern Washington and across the Pacific Northwest, and it makes commitments on behalf of Congress without engaging with us. The administration understands only Congress has the authority to breach our dams. This legislation is how we use that power to make sure that never happens while protecting our region’s way of life from the consequences of this deeply misguided plan," said Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers. "From supporting agricultural supply chains to producing clean and affordable energy, dams along the lower Snake River provide significant benefits and support economic activity across the entire Pacific Northwest. I’m honored to join Congressman Newhouse and my colleagues from the region in introducing this le… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T23:46:48Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-statement-new-gao-report-foreign-land-investment Newhouse Statement on New GAO Report on Foreign Land Investment 2024-01-18 2024 2024-01 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), a member of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), released the following statement on the Government Accountability Office’s new report revealing that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) cannot report reliable information to Congress, or the public, about where and how much U.S. agricultural land is held by foreign persons. “This report confirms one of our worst fears: that not only is the USDA unable to answer the question of who owns what land and where, but that there is no plan by the department to internally reverse this dangerous flaw that affects our supply chain and economy. Food security is national security, and we cannot allow foreign adversaries to influence our food supply while we stick our heads in the sand.” “I will, in my capacity as a member of the Select Committee on the CCP, Chairman of the Western Caucus, and as a member of the House Appropriations Committee, be working to introduce measures aimed at fixing USDA’s internal reporting and data management to identify to Congress, and the American people, exactly who is investing in the over 40 million acres of U.S. farmland reported to have ties to foreign actors.” The GAO report released today outlines that the USDA does not share timely data on foreign investments in agricultural land collected under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (AFIDA). The report comes as efforts in the last year to identify and prohibit foreign adversaries from purchasing U.S. agricultural land, especially near sensitive sites and military installations, have been under way in Congress. Additionally, the report cited that the USDA annually publishes selected AFIDA information online that CFIUS agencies may use when considering potential national security risks associated with agricultural land. However, DOD officials noted they need AFIDA information that is more up-to-date and more specific, and they need to receive this information more … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T23:46:48Z
https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-bipartisan-colleagues-urge-h-2a-wage-freeze-spending-package Newhouse, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge H-2A Wage Freeze In Spending Package 2024-01-12 2024 2024-01 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), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, sent a letter alongside a bipartisan coalition of colleagues to the Chairwomen and Ranking Members of both the House and Senate Appropriations Committees requesting a freeze on the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR). “The national average AEWR has already more than doubled over the past two decades, making agricultural guest labor unaffordable for farm employers and resulting in higher consumer costs,” the letter reads. “While the AEWR varies by region, nearly half of all states are projected to have an AEWR between $17 and $19 per hour in 2024. Meanwhile, producers in Canada pay closer to $11 per hour for fieldworkers, or even approximately $1.50 per hour in Mexico. This uneven playing field greatly disadvantages our domestic producers. “For farmers and ranchers who use H-2A, the skyrocketing AEWR will only compound inflated input costs like energy and fertilizer, other guest worker expenses like transportation and housing, and burdens from several impending federal regulations and fees.” The United States Department of Labor annually adjusts the AEWR, and as prices and cost of living continue to rise, increasing labor costs for farmers and producers threatens both the domestic and global supply chains that rely on American goods made in states with high H-2A labor rates. Rep. Newhouse is the author and sponsor of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act that was passed in the House of Representatives in the 116th and 117th Congresses, and has been introduced in the 118th Congress. This legislation contains an AEWR freeze and makes meaningful reforms to the H-2A agricultural guestworker program with a first of its kind, merit-based visa program. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T23:46:48Z

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