Newhouse Announces Subcommittee Appointments on the Appropriations Committee
Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced his reappointment to the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies in addition to his new appointment to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security.
“I am honored to continue serving on this powerful committee and on subcommittees with vital jurisdictions for Central Washington’s priorities,” said Rep. Newhouse. “I look forward to continuing our diligent work for the farmers and agriculture industry in Central Washington on the Agriculture Subcommittee, especially as we begin to put together the 2023 Farm Bill. We have much more work to be done to ensure our specialty crop farmers, wine and hops growers, agriculture research initiatives, and food supply chains have the necessary resources they need to be sustainable. I am ready to get to work to ensure the men and women who provide food to our country and the world will be successful.”
Rep. Newhouse continued, “I look forward to continuing my work on the Energy and Water Subcommittee to support strong funding levels for the important carbon-free hydroelectric dams in Central Washington, Bureau of Reclamation resources, Hanford cleanup, as well as appropriations for the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the world-class clean energy development happening right here at home.”
“It has also been a priority of mine to defend our homeland and ensure our nation has strong and secure borders,” Rep. Newhouse added. “I am determined to stand strong against all forms of terrorism—both abroad and here at home—and my spot on the Homeland Security Subcommittee will allow me to continue my leadership on that front.”
“It is my great pleasure to welcome back Rep. Newhouse to our team on the House Appropriations Committee for the 118th Congress,” said Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee Kay Granger (R-TX). “Dan has been a strong leader in advancing the priorities of rural Americans and Central Washingtonians. As a farmer, small businessman, and Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus, he brings an important and unique perspective for farmers and the agriculture industry. The people of Central Washington have a fierce champion representing them in our nation’s capital. I look forward to working with him to exercise Congress’ power of the purse, promote responsible spending, and advance conservative values throughout the 118th Congress.”
The Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration is responsible for appropriating funds to the Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies including the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and Farm Credit Administration. The Subcommittee will oversee all funding for agriculture research, rural development projects such as expansion of rural broadband, and other critical funding priorities for Central Washington’s agricultural communities.
The Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies appropriates funding for the Department of Energy, the Department of the Interior, Bonneville Power Administration, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and other agencies. Additionally, Energy and Water Development oversees spending for federal water projects and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Interior, and the Bureau of Reclamation, which are critical for the next phase of the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan and irrigation in the West.
The Subcommittee on Homeland Security ensures that the American people are protected from terrorist attacks. The committee focuses on legislation and oversight related to the security of the United States.