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August 31, 2021
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

Democrats' latest attack on the American economy has arrived – to the tune of $3.5 trillion in new spending and tax increases. This, on top of the record levels of inflation, is unraveling the job growth and prosperity we were able to achieve under the last Administration.

Last week, Speaker Pelosi called Congress back into session to push through a partisan budget resolution for Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023, with no debate on the House floor. She deemed the $3.5 trillion spending spree adopted by little more than a procedural gimmick.

Issues: Spending and Economy

August 31, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after President Biden abandoned hundreds of Americans on enemy soil.

"As Commander-in-Chief, President Biden has no greater responsibility than the security of the American people. Indeed, on his Inauguration Day, he pledged:

I will always level with you.
I will defend the Constitution.
I will defend our democracy.
I will defend America.


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August 31, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) joined 158 members in introducing legislation to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 U.S. military servicemembers who were killed in Afghanistan last week: Staff Sgt. Darin Taylor Hoover, Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo, Sgt. Nicole Gee, Cpl. Hunter Lopez, Cpl. Daegan Page, Cpl. Humberto Sanchez, Cpl. David Lee Espinoza, Lance Cpl. Jared Schmitz, Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, Lance Cpl. Dylan Merola, Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui, Hospitalman Maxton Soviak, and Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss.

Issues: Veterans

August 25, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) joined 143 Republican colleagues in cosponsoring H. Res. 607, a resolution condemning President Biden for deficient planning and failed execution of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and calling on him to conduct a multi-agency accounting of resources left behind and report to Congress on intelligence gaps as well as committing to maintaining the evacuation operation for as long as necessary.


August 24, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) joined 68 lawmakers in a bicameral letter to President Biden demanding he answer critical questions about what happened in Afghanistan and what his plan to move forward is.


August 24, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement in advance of voting against H.R. 4. This unprecedented power grab would nationalize elections and give the Biden Administration authority to veto states' voter identification laws, essentially removing states' control over their elections process in direct opposition to the U.S. Constitution.


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August 24, 2021
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

Throughout American history, the burden of keeping our great nation free and secure has largely fallen on the shoulders of the men and women bravely serving in our Armed Forces. The care we provide to our veterans reflects our gratitude for the courageous servicemen and women who selflessly risk their lives in the protection of others, and it is my responsibility to ensure that the federal government keeps its commitment to provide our veterans with the respect and highest level of care they deserve.

Issues: Veterans

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August 24, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after Speaker Pelosi deemed the Democrats' budget resolution for Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023 adopted by a procedural gimmick, with no debate or vote on the House floor. The resolution is a $3.5 trillion spending spree which will result in increased federal spending and higher taxes for Central Washingtonians:


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August 24, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), and Kim Schrier (WA-08) invited U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S.


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August 20, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and House Agriculture Committee Republican Leader Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), wrote a letter to USDA Administrator Kevin Shea regarding the spread of Little Cherry Disease (LCD) and its impacts on sweet cherry growers across the United States. In a recent visit to Central Washington, Rep.

Issues: Agriculture