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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the entire Washington state congressional delegation joined together to ask United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer to work with Japan to resolve technical issues and remove barriers to allow Washington state apples access to Japanese markets.
The letter, led by Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA-4), specifically calls out Japan's overly restrictive policies that have effectively blocked Washington apple growers from shipping apples to Japan for decades.
‘Gridlock' might seem to be the best word to describe divided government in Washington D.C. these days. However, last week, despite the partisan differences in the nation's capital, bipartisanship and pragmatism won in what can only be described as a major legislative win for Central Washington.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after voting ‘no' on H.R. 8:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after voting in favor of a bipartisan legislative package, S. 47, the Natural Resources Management Act, which included a provision to withdraw 340,000 acres in the Methow Valley from consideration for mining. The legislation passed the House last night in a vote of 363 to 62, and the Senate approved it on February 12, so it will now head to President Trump's desk to be signed into law.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after the House of Representatives approved a legislative package that includes H.R. 1048, the Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project Phase III Act, on a vote of 363 to 62. H.R.
Once one of the world's richest oil-producing nations with the largest proven oil reserves, Venezuela's economy has now collapsed as a result of mismanagement and socialist policies. Instead of a workers' paradise promised by the late leftist Hugo Chávez and his successor, Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan people now suffer dramatic shortages of even the most basic of life's necessities. Due to hunger caused by nationwide food shortages, the average Venezuelan has lost 24 pounds. Nine out of ten citizens live in poverty.
Last week, Congress came together to pass, and President signed into law, bipartisan legislation that prioritizes securing our border and keeps the federal government open. The legislation may not have provided as much as I would have liked for President Trump's request, but in the end the legislation represented significant progress by providing tools our Border Patrol agents need to do their job.
In the American West, fewer issues are more complex or at times divisive as who gets access to our most vital single resource: water. Yet in Washington state, we can be proud that pragmatism, bipartisanship, and a strong commitment to a shared goal has allowed a major water project to progress with the input of a diverse group of local advocates.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after voting to approve the Conference Report to Accompany H.J. Res. 31 - Consolidated Appropriations Act to fund operations of the federal government and secure the border.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) participated in a Capitol Hill press conference with Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) and advocates including LIBRE, Americans for Prosperity, National Immigration Forum, FWD.US, and Dreamers to urge that Congress act on a bipartisan legislative solution for beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program that can get 218 votes in the House, 60 votes in the Senate, and the President's signature into law.
Transcript of Rep. Newhouse's remarks: