Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), voted to pass legislation he joined in introducing with Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI): H.R. 5226, the Regulatory Integrity Act of 2016, would direct each federal agency to provide transparency into the proposed rule process by requiring agencies to post, in a central location, all the public comments they issue during the proposed rule stage.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Tax Limitation Committee (NTLC) has honored Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) with its 114th Congress “Tax Fighter Award.”
“I am honored to receive this award for fighting on behalf of taxpayers in Central Washington,” said Rep. Newhouse. “My first act in Congress was to put my support behind the Balanced Budget Amendment and the Tax Code Termination Act. I will continue to work in Congress to rein in fiscal irresponsibility, simplify the tax code, and cut wasteful spending by the federal government.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), was awarded the coveted Guardian of Seniors' Rights award from the 60 Plus Association because of his commitment to the elderly.
“Keeping the promises we make to our senior citizens is one the highest responsibilities of representing Washington’s Fourth Congressional District in Congress,” said Rep. Newhouse. “Preserving Social Security and Medicare and placing our country back on a fiscally responsible track are critical not only for today’s seniors, but for the generations to come.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA) marked the 100th anniversary of the U.S. National Park Service by releasing a video message inviting families to “Find Your Park,” highlighting the Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Washington’s Fourth Congressional District:
SUNNYSIDE, WA – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) joined five U.S. Senators and 16 U.S. House members from the Pacific Northwest to send a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry today, urging the U.S. Department of State to hasten its progress towards negotiations to modernize the Columbia River Treaty.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after the House approved H.R. 5538, the Fiscal Year 2017 Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This legislation provides annual funding for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Forest Service, the Indian Health Service, and various independent and related agencies.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after the House approved biotechnology legislation, the Motion to Concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment to S. 764:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after introducing H.R. 5685, the Farm Regulatory Certainty Act to clarify congressional intent regarding the inappropriate application of regulations under the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) to agricultural nutrient management. Rep. Newhouse was joined by original cosponsors Rep. Brad Ashford (D-NE), Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-GA), Rep.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Dave Reichert (R-WA) led seven Washington Members of Congress in a letter to House of Representatives conferees charged with the development of comprehensive energy legislation to request inclusion of the Yakima River Basin Integrated Water Management Plan as adopted in S. 2012, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016.
YAKIMA – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement on the passing of James L. Boyd, chairman of the Colville Tribes:
"Jim’s voice will live on through his music. He will be remembered for his many contributions to the arts, and he was also a respected leader and effective advocate on behalf of the community he served. I extend my condolences to his wife Shelly and his entire family.”