Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Dan Newhouse (WA-04), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, and Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD), released the following statement applauding Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leaders' introduction of H.R.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after the announcement of Speaker Boehner's resignation:
"I thank Speaker Boehner for his honorable service in Congress. His decision to resign placed the interests of this institution and the American people before himself. I wish my best to him and Debbie as they begin a new chapter in their lives. As the process to select a new Speaker begins, I look forward to a debate that will unite our diverse conference around principled, effective, conservative leadership."
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-WA) led a bipartisan letter, signed by 17 House Members, to U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman requesting that he raise the issue of China's import ban on GMO alfalfa with Chinese trade authorities in order to help protect the hundreds of millions of dollars and thousands of U.S. jobs provided by national alfalfa production. According to the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement on voting to support passage of legislation he co-sponsored, H.R. 3134, the Defund Planned Parenthood Act and H.R. 3504, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after voting to oppose the Administration's nuclear deal with Iran:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) spoke on the House floor to recognize the sacrifices and efforts of first responders, firefighters, and volunteers who continue to battle wildfires across Washington State. The Okanogan Complex fire has now surpassed last year's Carlton Complex fire as the largest wildfire in Washington State's recorded history.
SUNNYSIDE – Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-WA) sent a letter to President Obama supporting Governor Inslee's request for a federal Emergency Declaration to secure additional resources to help cover the cost of wildfires burning in the state.
SUNNYSIDE – Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after learning of the tragic loss of three firefighters while battling a wildfire near Twisp:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Members of Congress Dan Newhouse (WA-4), Dave Reichert (WA-8), Mike Coffman (CO-6), and Amata Radewagen (AS) have introduced the Protecting Orderly and Responsible Transit of Shipment (PORTS) Act (H.R. 3433). The prolonged contract negotiations and slowdown of cargo handling at the West Coast ports late last year and earlier this year caused significant disruptions throughout the economy. Accordingly, it became evident that Congress must find a way to prevent this from happening again.