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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:
Ask someone to recite our national motto, and you might just get a couple different responses. Such has been the confusion about our national motto, that in a speech President Obama delivered in 2010, the President even said, “In the United States, our motto is E pluribus unum — out of many, one.” Actually, “E pluribus unum” is the phrase on the official Seal of the United States. In fact, our official national motto has been “In God We Trust” for decades. This July will mark the 60th anniversary of its official adoption, but sadly the motto is now being challenged in federal court.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) honored Christian Pugh of Ephrata, one of 325 national recipients of the Congressional Award Gold Medal – Congress’ highest award for youth, at an award ceremony on Capitol Hill yesterday. The annual event recognizes young people that have dedicated hundreds of hours of service to their communities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) was honored with the Horst G. Denk Legislative Service Award by the Independent Bakers Association (IBA) during its annual membership meeting for supporting key issues related to the baking and food industry.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement on the formation of the Port Performance Working Group. The Port Performance Working Group was created after an amendment that was offered by Rep. Newhouse and Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-OR) to H.R. 22, Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act), was signed into law in December, 2015. Rep. Newhouse and Rep.