Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced that the Fourth Congressional District will be participating in its second annual Congressional App Challenge (CAC), a national app competition for students:
“As last year’s winners demonstrated with their agricultural job finder app, the Congressional App Challenge is a great opportunity for young, tech-savvy people to highlight their creativity while building STEM skills,” said Rep. Newhouse. “I encourage students in Central Washington of all coding experience levels to participate.”
WASHINGTON D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and House Committee on Veterans Affairs Chairman Jeff Miller (R-FL), released the following statements after legislation Rep. Newhouse introduced, H.R. 3216, the Veterans Emergency Treatment (VET) Act, passed the House today on a voice vote. Rep. Newhouse introduced H.R.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading advocate for small businesses, has awarded Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) with its biennial Guardian of Small Business Award for his outstanding support of America’s small business owners in the 114th Congress.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), led a letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy requesting an update on the agency’s review of the anti-farmer “What’s Upstream” campaign in Washington State. EPA Region 10 funded the What’s Upstream website and advocacy campaign that attempts to influence legislators for greater regulation of farmers and ranchers.
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), voted in favor of H.R. 5620, the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act, which included an amendment he offered to ensure America’s veterans are guaranteed access to emergency care at all Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals. Rep. Newhouse’s amendment language is supported by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, and the Disabled American Veterans. H.R.
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.