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In the latest in a string of attempts to impose bureaucratic federal control over Washington state waters, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is threatening to impose its own rules on the state. Despite the fact that the state’s proposal already meets required federal guidance, EPA has issued such as threat. EPA needs to take a step back and follow their own guidelines rather than interfering with states’ authority under the law.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The federal delegation representing areas in Washington state impacted by this summer's historic wildfires sent a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to grant Governor Jay Inslee's request for federal disaster assistance. On Wednesday, Governor Inslee requested assistance for both wildfires and the massive windstorm in late August. The letter was sent by U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse (WA-4), U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and Reps.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-WA) led a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy urging the EPA to withdraw its proposal to impose federal water quality standards, specifically Human Health Water Quality Criteria (HHWQC) on the State of Washington.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a press conference today at Easterday Farms in Pasco, WA, U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA) unveiled details of draft legislation he plans to introduce in Congress, the Ensuring Continued Operations and No Other Major Incidents, Closures, or Slowdowns (ECONOMICS) Act. The ECONOMICS Act would establish economic benchmarks that trigger measures to prevent future port slowdowns, such as the West Coast ports slowdown.
While we have engaged in a national debate on the President’s controversial nuclear deal with Iran, seemingly forgotten has been Iran’s horrific attacks on our fellow citizens. No matter how much time may have passed, however, we must not forget that justice remains to be won on behalf of the hundreds of American victims of Iranian state-sponsored terrorism. Since the 1970s, Iran’s regime has actively provided support, including provision of weapons, training, and funds, for terrorist organizations.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today on the floor of the U.S. House, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) commended this week's transfer of 1,641 acres of unneeded federal land from the Hanford site to the Tri-City Development Council, the designated Community Reuse Organization:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Dan Newhouse (WA-04), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, and Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD), released the following statement applauding Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leaders' introduction of H.R.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S.
Pope Francis’ address to Congress last week was one for the history books: he is the first pontiff ever to address a joint meeting of Congress. As many know, as an Argentinian, Pope Francis is also the first pope from the Americas. This visit was his first trip to the United States. Regardless of political affiliation or faith background, Americans gathered on the National Mall and around their televisions to hear from the Pope.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after the announcement of Speaker Boehner's resignation:
"I thank Speaker Boehner for his honorable service in Congress. His decision to resign placed the interests of this institution and the American people before himself. I wish my best to him and Debbie as they begin a new chapter in their lives. As the process to select a new Speaker begins, I look forward to a debate that will unite our diverse conference around principled, effective, conservative leadership."