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PASCO – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) was honored at the TRIDEC General Membership Luncheon in Pasco yesterday when he was presented with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce “Spirit of Enterprise Award” for his support of pro-growth, pro-jobs policies in Congress.
As we observe Memorial Day this May 30th, I hope that we each take a moment to reflect on the high cost paid for the freedoms we enjoy by the men and women in our Armed Forces. Throughout our history, more than one million Americans have given their lives defending our liberty. This Memorial Day will be the 148th in our nation’s history, and rather than simply marking the beginning of summer, as Americans we should take the opportunity to honor those who have given their all.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) today announced that he has received the “Hero of Main Street” award from the National Retail Federation for his support of legislation critical to the retail industry. Rep. Newhouse is part of a bi-partisan group honored for their support of a wide range of issues including international trade, infrastructure investment, tax reform and labor issues.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-OR) led a letter signed by 65 Members of the House of Representatives to U.S.
*The following column is adapted from Congressman Newhouse’s remarks for the Law Enforcement Memorial Service in the Tri-Cities on May 21st.
In Washington, more than 280 officers have lost their lives in the line of duty. When we reflect on these officers we should remember the scripture that, “Blessed are the peacemakers.” Those officers gave their all for a very high and noble cause: that of peace in their communities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) joined Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Dave Reichert (R-WA), and Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA) to express their deep concern to the Washington State Office of Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler on the withdrawal of insurers Premera and LifeWise from the Washington Health Benefit Exchange in 12 counties – Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Kittitas, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Pend Oreille, San Juan, Skagit, Stevens, and Yakima for the 2017 plan year. Rep. Newhouse released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after voting in favor H.R. 4909, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017, which passed the U.S. House. This legislation ensures that our men and women in uniform have the resources they need to protect and defend the United States. This legislation also governs projects under the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and sets authorization levels for legacy defense clean-up.
WASHINGTON – Rep. Newhouse (R-WA) was named by the Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) as a “Champion of Healthcare Innovation” at an award ceremony last week in Washington, DC. This award is given to members who support patient-centered medical progress.
“I am honored to be named as a recipient of this award,” said Rep. Newhouse. “I will continue to advocate for conservative, patient-centered healthcare solutions that put individual Americans, not bureaucrats, in the driver’s seat for their medical needs.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), released the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Inspector General announced that it will begin an investigation into the EPA’s improper funding of the What’s Upstream advocacy campaign in Washington state that attempts to influence legislators for greater regulation of farmers and ranchers.
Our nation is facing a national epidemic. While many may know that substance abuse is a major crisis in our country, few may understand the exact scope. Drug abuse devastates communities, tears apart families and destroys lives. Tragically, 47,000 Americans now lose their lives each year due to drug overdoses—a total that is higher than the fatalities in car accidents, which were formerly the number one cause of accidental deaths.