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January 13, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement in advance of voting against H.R. 5746, the legislative vehicle Democratic leadership is using to ram through their “voting rights” legislationThis unprecedented power grab would nationalize elections, stripping states’ rights in direct opposition to the U.S. Constitution.


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January 11, 2022
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

In the tunnels of the U.S. Capitol, on a wall lined with creative, inspiring pieces from our nation’s brightest students, one catches the eye. A student’s self-portrait, etched in shades of gray, shows him peering into his sealed-off classroom with an unsettling look you can’t quite place. Is it longing? Fear? Anger? Perhaps it’s all of them and more.


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January 11, 2022
Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) sent a letter to Grant County United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster Thomas MacDougall opposing and requesting justification regarding the impending closure of post office boxes in Mattawa

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January 4, 2022
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

Christmas is the season of hope and joy, and as we look to the brightening days ahead, it is important we bring that same sense of love and generosity that has filled our hearts and homes over the last few weeks with us into the new year.


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December 30, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced the winners of the 2021 Central Washington Congressional App Challenge, an app competition for middle and high school students. Three 8th graders from the West Valley Innovation Center – Andrew Modine, Torin Rauch, and Tyler Iverson – have been named the competition winners.


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December 21, 2021
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

A few weeks ago, I was speaking with former Defense Secretary General James Mattis about some of the lessons he’s learned over the years. One of his biggest takeaways? How incredible of a community Central Washington is, and that sometimes it takes leaving to know what you have.

Issues: Agriculture Spending and Economy Second Amendment Rights

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December 16, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Buddy Carter (R-GA) introduced the Make Energy Affordable Act, a bill to hold the Biden Administration accountable for the ongoing energy crisis.

Issues: Energy

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December 15, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) joined Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and 11 other colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden urging him to drop his plans to mandate a COVID-19 vaccination for essential travelers, such as those engaged in trade and emergency management.

Issues: Trade

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December 15, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement in response to the climate proposals for the 2022 legislative session released by Governor Inslee earlier this week.


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December 14, 2021
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

On Friday, the Labor Department announced that consumer prices increased by 6.8 percent in November compared to last year, the largest annual increase in over 39 years. If that doesn't make apparent the impacts President Biden's policies are having on American families to my progressive colleagues, I don't know what will.

Americans deserve fiscal responsibility. With the stranglehold the far left has on the Democratic Party, we've seen anything but that.

Issues: Spending and Economy