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October 6, 2023
Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) demanded the National Park Service (NPS) and Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) extend the public comment period on a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and accompanying 10(j) proposal under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) on the Establishment of a Nonessential Experimental Population of Grizzly Bear in the North Cascades Ecosystem in Washington State.
Issues: Public Lands

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October 5, 2023
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds
Since being elected to Congress, I have consistently advocated on behalf of the people of Central Washington against introducing grizzly bears to our communities; however, it appears the Biden Administration is determined to push forward with this reckless proposal.

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September 28, 2023
Rep. Newhouse reacted to a proposed rule under section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act related to the potential introduction of grizzly bears in the North Cascades.
Issues: Public Lands

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September 27, 2023
Rep. Dan Newhouse released a statement after the Biden Administration released a memorandum outlining its plan for fish mitigation in the Columbia River Basin.

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September 27, 2023
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds
I strongly implore the Biden Administration and dam-breaching advocates to engage with all the key stakeholders who will be affected by their decision, rather than solely focusing on the plaintiffs in this case, to ensure a more productive, inclusive, and transparent mediation process.
Issues: Hydropower and Water Rights

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September 25, 2023
Rep. Dan Newhouse announced the Town of Winthrop’s request for Community Project Funding to replace the existing water main over the Methow River was officially awarded.

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September 22, 2023
Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the Gold Star Families Remembrance Week Resolution to establish a national week to honor the sacrifices made by families of U.S. military servicemembers who lost their lives in service to the nation and designates September 24th to 30th, 2023 as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week.
Issues: Veterans

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September 21, 2023
Rep. Dan Newhouse introduced the Stop Overdose in Schools Act to address the skyrocketing adolescent fentanyl overdose rate
Issues: Fentanyl Crisis

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September 20, 2023
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds
Governor Grisham may not like it, but the right of Americans to bear arms is safeguarded by the Constitution, an oath she and every federal lawmaker is sworn to uphold. I am deeply troubled by her actions, and I introduced this House Resolution to send a clear message: attacking our freedom is unacceptable, and I will forever uphold the Constitution.
Issues: Second Amendment Rights

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September 14, 2023
Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) joined the House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing examining the systematic overreach from the Biden Administration’s Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), where he addressed the lack of transparency and public input throughout the mediation process of the Four Lower Snake River Dams.