Agriculture
As a third-generation farmer, I understand how important agriculture is for families, jobs, and trade in Central Washington. Our district’s farmers and producers grow the highest quality hay, wheat and more than 300 specialty crops such as potatoes, cherries, hops, apples, mint, and wine grapes. Blessed with the conditions to produce such a diverse range of crops, Washington shares its natural abundance with the world, playing the role of “international supermarket.”
As a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture I am fighting to protect that reputation by bringing the voices of Central Washington farmers to Congress. I am proud to have sponsored legislation that puts farmers first, boosts our local economies, and ensures a stable, reliable, and legal agriculture workforce.
I am a staunch advocate for a strong Farm Bill that promotes American farmers and ensures the long-term success of America’s agriculture industry and am against draconian measures and initiatives like the death tax and WOTUS regulations that puts the future of family farms at risk.
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Central Washington is one of the most agriculturally rich and diverse regions in the United States. Since coming to Congress, I have had the honor of representing our agricultural producers, advocating for strong trade agreements and market protection measures, and securing the tools and resources our state needs to remain at the cutting edge of agriculture innovation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced that he has been newly appointed to the powerful House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration. He will also continue to serve on the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies as well as the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) joined Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA), Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Barbara Lee (D-CA), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) to reintroduce the WHIP+ Reauthorization Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Jim Costa (D-CA), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), Salud Carbajal (D-CA), and Fred Upton (R-MI) led 70 colleagues in a bipartisan letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue urging him to allocate specific funding to protect our nation's essential agriculture workers as he works to implement agricultural provisions from H.R.
This week, we convened the 117th Congress, and it is my sincere honor to begin a fourth term as the Representative for Washington's 4th Congressional District.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The end-of-year spending package passed by both Chambers of Congress on December 21, included ground-breaking provisions Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced to maintain and update critical Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) water supply infrastructure projects across the rural West. The provisions establish a first-of-its-kind Aging Infrastructure Account to provide stability and flexibility for local water managers who maintain and operate federal BOR water infrastructure.
Rep. Newhouse released the following statement:
As we enter the 10th month of the COVID-19 crisis, I find myself looking forward to this Christmas season. Festivities and celebrations will undoubtedly look different, and some traditions and customary gatherings may not be feasible this year – but holiday spirit is just as important as ever.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On November 19, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) was unanimously elected as Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus for the 117th Congress.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) joined Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA), Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Barbara Lee (D-CA), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) to introduce the 2020 WHIP+ Authorization Act. This bipartisan bill introduced by Members from West Coast states hit hard by wildfires reactivates the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+) for 2020 natural disasters, including wildfires.
In Central Washington, we understand all-too-well the frustrations that come from feeling like rural communities are being ignored. Large cities and urban areas seem to suck all the air out of the room, leaving those of us in rural America feeling we do not have a voice.
This is especially true in our nation's capital and why I take my responsibility as the voice for Central Washington very seriously. As one of 435 Members in the House of Representatives, I work every day to educate my peers about the priorities and issues facing our district.