Press Releases
October 18, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards (CIAO) Act, which would modernize the process for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to respond to changes in organic and better align organic standards authored by the agency with industry best practices and consumer demands.
Issues:
Agriculture
October 16, 2023
Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced a new staff appointment for the 4th Congressional District’s D.C. Office.
October 11, 2023
Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced legislation which would withdraw the National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) proposed 10(j) rule and the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the Draft Grizzly Bear Restoration Plan.
Issues:
Public Lands
October 11, 2023
Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced a resolution alongside 391 of his House colleagues to stand with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.
October 6, 2023
Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) demanded the National Park Service (NPS) and Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) extend the public comment period on a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and accompanying 10(j) proposal under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) on the Establishment of a Nonessential Experimental Population of Grizzly Bear in the North Cascades Ecosystem in Washington State.
Issues:
Public Lands
September 28, 2023
Rep. Newhouse reacted to a proposed rule under section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act related to the potential introduction of grizzly bears in the North Cascades.
Issues:
Public Lands
September 27, 2023
Rep. Dan Newhouse released a statement after the Biden Administration released a memorandum outlining its plan for fish mitigation in the Columbia River Basin.
Issues:
Hydropower and Water Rights
September 25, 2023
Rep. Dan Newhouse announced the Town of Winthrop’s request for Community Project Funding to replace the existing water main over the Methow River was officially awarded.
Issues:
Hydropower and Water Rights
September 22, 2023
Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the Gold Star Families Remembrance Week Resolution to establish a national week to honor the sacrifices made by families of U.S. military servicemembers who lost their lives in service to the nation and designates September 24th to 30th, 2023 as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week.
Issues:
Veterans
September 21, 2023
Rep. Dan Newhouse introduced the Stop Overdose in Schools Act to address the skyrocketing adolescent fentanyl overdose rate
Issues:
Fentanyl Crisis