Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Mikala Staples Hughes, President of AgForestry’s Class 43, led a wreath-laying ceremony on behalf of the people of Washington at the Changing of the Guard for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.
103 years ago, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, an armistice between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect and ended "the war to end all wars."
Now, we honor that day, the 116,516 American military personnel who lost their lives in that war, and every veteran who has served on behalf of our nation. On Veterans Day and every day, we say thank you.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after the House passed his legislation to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 U.S. military servicemembers who were killed in Afghanistan: Staff Sgt. Darin Taylor Hoover, Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo, Sgt. Nicole Gee, Cpl. Hunter Lopez, Cpl. Daegan Page, Cpl. Humberto Sanchez, Cpl. David Lee Espinoza, Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz, Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, Lance Cpl. Dylan Merola, Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui, Hospitalman Maxton Soviak, and Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss.
There are over 200,000 veterans in Washington state who served during the Vietnam War. I want to honor these heroes, including unreturned veterans, and their families at Vietnam War 50th Commemoration pinning ceremonies across Central Washington.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced H.Res. 675, a resolution to establish a national period to honor the sacrifices made by the families of U.S. military servicemembers who lost their lives in service to the nation.
The resolution designates Sept. 19-25, 2021, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) joined 158 members in introducing legislation to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 U.S. military servicemembers who were killed in Afghanistan last week: Staff Sgt. Darin Taylor Hoover, Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo, Sgt. Nicole Gee, Cpl. Hunter Lopez, Cpl. Daegan Page, Cpl. Humberto Sanchez, Cpl. David Lee Espinoza, Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz, Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, Lance Cpl. Dylan Merola, Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui, Hospitalman Maxton Soviak, and Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss.
Throughout American history, the burden of keeping our great nation free and secure has largely fallen on the shoulders of the men and women bravely serving in our Armed Forces. The care we provide to our veterans reflects our gratitude for the courageous servicemen and women who selflessly risk their lives in the protection of others, and it is my responsibility to ensure that the federal government keeps its commitment to provide our veterans with the respect and highest level of care they deserve.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and the entire Washington congressional delegation sent a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough and Acting Under Secretary for Health, Veterans Health Administration Dr. Richard Stone regarding the numerous complaints their offices have received from veterans regarding difficulties in accessing health care.
For many of us, Memorial Day serves as a turning point in our calendars. The beginning of summer, the end of another school year, and the start of many trips with family and friends.
While many of us are looking forward to the new season and the opportunities it will bring, it's important that we all take a moment to pause and reflect because this weekend of celebration is rooted in the past. This day is intended for solemnity.