Public Lands

Newhouse Votes for Responsible Land Management, Unleashing Natural Resources

July 22, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement upon committee passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.

Issues: Energy Public Lands

Supporting Tax Cuts for Working Families

July 3, 2025

Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

House Republicans made a commitment at the outset of the 119^th Congress to rein in government spending, keep taxes low for hard working Americans, and make common-sense reforms to our federal assistance programs that guarantee their viability into the future.

Issues: Agriculture Energy Fentanyl Crisis Health Care Immigration and the Southern Border Public Lands Spending and Economy Tax Reform

Newhouse Welcomes EPA, Zeldin Efforts to Revisit WOTUS Rule

March 13, 2025

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement that the agency will review the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) and begin repealing regulations put in place by the Biden administration.

Issues: Hydropower and Water Rights Public Lands

A Voice for Rural America

October 23, 2024

Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

Throughout my time in Congress, I have been fortunate to be part of numerous committees and caucuses that allow me to directly impact the constituents of Central Washington. One of these caucuses, the Western Caucus, has allowed me to advocate for issues that all of rural America struggles with, and as Chairman, I have been able to ensure the priorities of Central Washington are not forgotten.

Issues: Public Lands

Newhouse ESA Reform Bill Advances Through Committee

September 20, 2024

Press Release

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.

Issues: Public Lands

Reforming the ESA for the Sake of Species and Landowners

September 18, 2024

Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

In Central Washington, we understand better than most that our farmers and ranchers are the stewards of our lands. They know responsible land management includes a balance between species conservation and economic development in our rural communities. However, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has long been misused to halt development due to confusion by some between conservation and preservation, impacting our region.

Issues: Public Lands

Newhouse ESA Reform Bill Protects Species and Landowners

September 10, 2024

Press Release

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.

Issues: Public Lands

Newhouse Announces Effort to Overturn Grizzly Plan, Demands Answers from Administration Officials

May 16, 2024

Press Release

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.

Issues: Public Lands

Newhouse Reacts to Biden Administration’s Directive to Airdrop Grizzly Bears into the North Cascades

April 25, 2024

Press Release

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.

Issues: Public Lands

Advocating for Responsible Reforms to the Endangered Species Act

April 4, 2024

Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

Responsible public land management, including protecting endangered species, is a critical issue for farmers, businesses, and landowners in our rural communities, and it is Congress’ duty to ensure that public land management promotes economic development, not burdensome regulations and red tape. Unfortunately, regulations designed to protect our resources often miss the mark entirely, and there is no better example than the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

Issues: Public Lands

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