Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Kurt Schrader (D-OR) were joined today by Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Greg Walden (R-OR), Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA), and Dave Reichert (R-WA) in a bipartisan letter urging President Trump to commence negotiations with Canada over the Columbia River Treaty (CRT) as soon as possible.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released the following statement after insurance rate increase requests were filed in Washington State for 2018:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) was honored with the American Conservative Union Foundation's Award for Conservative Achievement for his commitment to America's foundational principles and the U.S. Constitution. Rep. Newhouse was recognized for American Conservative Union's Congressional rating of 83% for his 2016 voting record.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) today released the following statement after the Secretary of the Army provided the report to Congress on the acquisition of the McNary Shoreline in Central Washington.

"There is still work to do to ensure a transfer is done properly, with all necessary information and documentation on the land in question," said Rep. Newhouse. "The release of this report, as required by law, is a positive and necessary step forward for the possible re-conveyance of this property and ensuring broad community support."

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Chris Collins (R-NY), today wrote to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue requesting the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) conduct a full disease and pest management risk analysis (PRA) for apples imported from Poland, which has not previously met phytosanitary requirements for U.S. market access.

The Members wrote:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced that six students across Central Washington have received appointments to attend U.S. military academies and military academy preparatory schools. The appointments followed Rep. Newhouse's nominations for each appointee. The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. Rep. Newhouse called each appointee to offer congratulations.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Garret Graves (R-LA), joined by U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), and John Kennedy (R-LA), wrote to National Science Foundation (NSF) Director France Córdova to request that NSF devote sufficient resources to Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) over its next five-year funding cycle to promote continued scientific discoveries.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Carol Newhouse, beloved wife of Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-WA), passed away yesterday, May 12, 2017. Carol was a strong, beautiful, and loving mother, wife, and friend. Carol's sparkling wit and joyful countenance will be deeply missed by her family and friends. The family is grateful for the patience, support, and prayers of so many and requests privacy during this time of grieving.