Press Releases
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.
SUNNYSIDE – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced the winners of the 2017 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in the Fourth District:
WASHINGTON D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement on House passage of H.R. 1628, the American Health Care Act:
WASHINGTON D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) introduced H.R. 2321, the Cultivating Revitalization by Expanding American Agricultural Trade and Exports (CREAATE) Act. The CREAATE Act would reassert the importance of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development Program (FMDP) to America's agricultural producers and economy as a whole, and provide the U.S. agricultural community with the tools needed to retain its edge in an increasingly competitive global economy.
THURSDAY, April 20th – Okanogan County
- Newhouse Hosts Listening Session in Okanogan County
WHAT: Rep. Newhouse will host a listening session for 4th Congressional District constituents
WHERE: Brewster High School Gymnasium, 503 South 7th Street, Brewster, WA 98812
WHEN: Thursday, April 20th 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement on the Senate confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court:
"I congratulate Judge Neil Gorsuch on his confirmation as Supreme Court Justice to fill the seat of Justice Antonin Scalia. Judge Gorsuch's distinguished record on the federal bench has demonstrated his respect for the rule of law and the original meaning of our Constitution. I am confident that his service on the nation's highest court will preserve our freedoms as well as our system of checks and balances."