Skip to main content

Second Amendment Rights

Image
October 10, 2024
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds
Like many residents of Central Washington, I grew up responsibly exercising my constitutional right to own a firearm. This includes knowing proper storage protocols, safety measures, and when it is appropriate to discharge a weapon. With this knowledge in mind, I can practice my right to own a firearm safely. Unfortunately, we have seen attacks from opponents of the Second Amendment who try to legislate gun ownership out of existence.
Issues: Second Amendment Rights

Image
September 20, 2023
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds
Governor Grisham may not like it, but the right of Americans to bear arms is safeguarded by the Constitution, an oath she and every federal lawmaker is sworn to uphold. I am deeply troubled by her actions, and I introduced this House Resolution to send a clear message: attacking our freedom is unacceptable, and I will forever uphold the Constitution.
Issues: Second Amendment Rights

Image
September 14, 2023
Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced a House Resolution to condemn New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for her “emergency public health order” that prohibits the open and concealed carry of firearms in Albuquerque and its surrounding county, including city sidewalks and parks.

Image
June 24, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after voting “No” on the Senate Amendment to the House Amendment to S.


Image
April 19, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after joining Reps. Chris Jacobs (R-NY), Elise Stefanik (R-NY), and 13 others in introducing H.R.


Image
December 21, 2021
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

A few weeks ago, I was speaking with former Defense Secretary General James Mattis about some of the lessons he’s learned over the years. One of his biggest takeaways?

Issues: Agriculture Spending and Economy Second Amendment Rights

Image
Like many Central Washingtonians, I grew up responsibly exercising my constitutional right to bear arms. In Congress I remain a staunch advocate for the Second Amendment and stay on watch for any efforts from across the nation to infringe on it.

Image
July 20, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an effort to uphold the constitutionally-protected Second Amendment rights of all Americans, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) joined Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY) and 174 other lawmakers in sending a joint amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States in support of the petitioners in the case of New York State Rifle and Pistol Association (NYSRPA) v.


Image
June 22, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the Second Amendment is Essential Act. This legislation would categorize the firearms industry as a critical infrastructure sector and those it employs as critical infrastructure workers.