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September 10, 2024
Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04), alongside House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-04), introduced the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Amendments Act, making reforms to the ESA to protect landowner rights, incentivize conservation, and increase transparency in the recovery and de-listing of species.
Issues:
Public Lands
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September 6, 2024
Labor Day is a time-honored tradition where we as Americans recognize the hardworking men and women who are the backbone of our great nation. From the productive apple orchards of Central Washington and the constantly innovating Hanford Site, to the manufacturing plants and businesses large and small across the country, it is their skill and dedication that drives our economy and strengthens our communities.
Issues:
Spending and Economy
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August 30, 2024
Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) introduced the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act to add the Secretary of Agriculture to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and to take necessary actions to prohibit the purchase of U.S. agricultural land by foreign adversaries.
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August 29, 2024
The new school year is beginning for many, but before the bell rings, I want to address the increasing dangers we see from opioids in our schools. Fentanyl is sadly the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-45, and it only takes a 2-milligram dose—the size of a grain of rice—to cause an overdose. As it becomes increasingly available, it is crucial for parents to understand the risks that their children are facing.
Issues:
Education
Fentanyl Crisis
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August 21, 2024
As the summer comes to a close and the new school year is looming, excited children are buying backpacks, going over their class schedules, and anticipating all the new things they are going to learn. But with the year beginning, I would be remiss if I did not discuss the elephant in the room—Washington’s education report card.
Issues:
Education
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August 7, 2024
States across the western United States are being ravaged by intense wildfires, especially here in Washington. Every day, our wildland firefighters, pilots, and emergency response teams are on the front lines trying to suppress damaging fires while protecting communities across the state.
Issues:
Wildfires and Forest Management
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August 2, 2024
Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (WY) introduced the Reducing Environmental Gamesmanship (REGs) Act. This legislation prohibits federal agencies from implementing “environmental justice” standards unless expressly directed by Congress and nullifies two environmental justice executive orders.
Issues:
Energy
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August 1, 2024
This week starts the annual August recess in Congress, and while there is a pause in legislative activity, I will be working hard here in Central Washington. As we head into the dog days of summer, I want to give you a quick update on what I have been working on in Congress.
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July 25, 2024
Our state is home to over 35,000 farms that generate more than $21 billion in revenue every year. That’s why last week I hit the road to hear from producers throughout Central Washington about the challenges they are facing and what I can do in Congress to help.
Issues:
Agriculture
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July 25, 2024
Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement upon passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
Issues:
Spending and Economy