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January 26, 2022
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

Last Wednesday marked one year since President Biden pledged to our nation:


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January 25, 2022

YAKIMA, WA – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) recognized a Riverside Christian School graduate, Cara Elzie, with a Congressional Award Silver Medal during a presentation at his Yakima district office. The Congressional Award is the highest award for youth presented by the United States Congress.

Issues: Education

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January 25, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) cosponsored the Crime Doesn’t Fly Act to prohibit the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from accepting ICE arrest warrants as valid identification documents for flying after Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Mayorkas confirmed TSA was accepting these documents as proof of identity.


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January 19, 2022
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

It has been said, “if your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” By that definition, the 8 young men and women from Central Washington who have worked tirelessly to earn a nomination to one of our nation’s military service academies exemplify leadership.

Issues: Education

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January 19, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) cosponsored H.R. 6380, the Open Schools Act, legislation that would provide up to $10,000 in a federal education grant to students if their local public school is closed to in-person learning for COVID-related reasons.

Issues: Education

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January 18, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after the Associated Press reported a significant drop in Washington state students’ exam scores.

Issues: Education

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January 18, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced the nominations of 8 students across Central Washington to attend U.S. military service academies including the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and U.S. Air Force Academy. The congressional nominations follow an application process and interview with Rep. Newhouse’s military service academy advisory board.


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January 14, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after the Supreme Court rejected the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule that would have required workers at private companies to get the COVID vaccine.

Issues: Health Care

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January 14, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after information was released detailing Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) rejection of an offer of assistance from Kittitas County for snow removal services amidst the recent winter storm. WSDOT rejected the offer due to the fact that Kittitas County does not mandate the COVID vaccine for its employees.


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January 13, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Representatives Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) introduced the Accelerating the Growth of Rural Innovation and Tourism Opportunities to Uphold Rural Industries and Sustainable Marketplaces (AGRITOURISM) Act. The bill would create an Office of Agritourism at the U.S.

Issues: Agriculture