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July 22, 2026

Press Release 
For Immediate Release: July 22, 2026
Contact: Juan Ayala, (202) 713-7750

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement after voting in support of H. Con. Res. 113. This legislation passed the House by a vote of 216-214.  


July 22, 2026

Press Release 
For Immediate Release: July 22, 2026
Contact: Juan Ayala, (202) 713-7750 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. This legislation passed by a vote of 216-212.


July 22, 2026

Press Release 
For Immediate Release: July 22, 2026
Contact: Juan Ayala, (202) 713-7750

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) held a hearing to receive an update about the U.S. Forest Service's priorities regarding wildfire management, disaster recovery, recreation access, and infrastructure.  


July 21, 2026

Press Release 
For Immediate Release: July 21, 2026
Contact: Juan Ayala, (202) 713-7750

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 9770, the Continuing Appropriations Act of 2027. This legislation passed the House by a vote of 220-205. 


If we want the United States—not China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea—to lead the next generation of technological innovation, we must treat affordable, reliable electricity as a strategic imperative. The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) helped build the American century. Under its new leadership, it will power the next one. 


July 15, 2026

Press Release 
For Immediate Release: July 15, 2026
Contact: Juan Ayala, (202) 713-7750

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement after voting in support of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2027. This legislation passed the House by a vote of 217-209. 


In Washington state, the need for a reliable workforce is well known among farmers and ranchers. Our region produces high-quality specialty crops, many of which are labor-intensive. Farmers are struggling given current economic conditions; a recent USDA report pulling 2024 data ranks Washington state 50th in farm profitability. A primary driver of that last-place ranking is the high cost of labor. 

Issues: Agriculture

June 30, 2026

Press Release 
For Immediate Release: June 30, 2026
Contact: Juan Ayala, (202) 713-7750

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement after the Supreme Court issued its decision in Trump v. Barbara.  


June 30, 2026

Press Release 
For Immediate Release: June 30, 2026
Contact: Juan Ayala, (202) 713-7750

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement after the Supreme Court issued its decision in favor of Idaho and West Virginia in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox.


June 25, 2026

Compared to urban and suburban areas, rural communities have fewer inpatient and outpatient clinics to provide care for individuals and families. Often, rural health care facilities are not as modernized and updated as ones in major urban areas, furthering the need for federal investment.