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I am a strong believer that the flurry of top-down rules from the federal government threatens job creation over the long-run rather than empowering individuals or moving our economy forward.
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:
Imagine a national health care system that works for the people who require care: patients who are able to schedule appointments and be seen by a doctor of their choice for high-quality, life-saving care that does not break the bank. That kind of patient-centered system would improve the quality of life for Americans, who want nothing more than choice, affordable care, and successful outcomes for their families.
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.
During the Fourth of July holiday and as the world’s focus on the United Kingdom’s vote for “Brexit” to leave the European Union, we as Americans are reminded of our own decision to declare independence from Great Britain 240 years ago. The lesson we can take is that no matter the risk and the naysayers, a free people will not always choose security; because they long for freedom. While the impact remains to be seen, what is certain is that it takes bravery and spirit to act on the desire for freedom.
Within one week of the terrorist attack in Orlando that took the lives of 49 innocent people, there has been a concerted effort to change the subject from radical Islamist terrorism, and the threat of ISIS here at home, to restricting Americans’ constitutional liberties. Proposals to limit Americans’ due process and Second Amendment rights will do nothing to prevent future acts of terror, but such policies would violate the rule of law and our values enshrined in our Constitution. The bottom line is that no terrorist should be allowed to purchase or own a firearm.
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.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s 4-4 decision in United States vs. Texas: