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July 13, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after joining Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) in introducing a resolution standing with the Cuban people and their struggle for freedom, democracy, and human rights.


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As a farmer, former state Director of Agriculture, Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus, and Congressman representing one of the most flourishing agricultural regions in America, I fully understand the extent to which water is truly the lifeblood of Central Washington and our economy.

Issues: Hydropower and Water Rights

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July 13, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after the House Committee on Appropriations approved an amendment introduced by Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Henry Cuellar (D-TX) to the Fiscal Year 2022 Homeland Security Appropriations Act. Rep. Newhouse and Rep.


July 7, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced that the Town of Naches will be receiving $4,357,000 through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Waste and Water Disposal Loan and Grant Program to revitalize its Wastewater Treatment Plant. Funding for this program was provided under the Trump Administration through H.R. 133, the FY2021 Omnibus and COVID Relief and Response Act.


China is not our ally, but apparently Democrats in Congress haven't received that memo.

Last week, during the markup of the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs appropriations bill, I introduced an amendment that would prohibit funding in the bill from being used, directly or indirectly, by recipients of U.S. assistance to repay debts owed to the Government of the People's Republic of China. Unfortunately, the amendment was blocked by Committee Democrats, with all Republicans and one Democrat voting in support.

Issues: Agriculture The Chinese Communist Party

July 1, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced an amendment to the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs appropriations bill to prohibit funding in the bill from being used, directly or indirectly, by recipients of U.S. assistance to repay debts owed to the Government of the People's Republic of China. Unfortunately, the amendment was blocked by Committee Democrats, with all Republicans and one Democrat voting in support.


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July 1, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced that Darigold, Inc. is building a new premium protein and butter operation in Pasco, Washington. The 400,000-square-foot plant will process approximately eight million pounds of milk a day after construction is complete in 2023.

Issues: Agriculture

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June 30, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Washington State Congressional Republicans, Reps.


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June 30, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced an amendment to the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies appropriations bill to prohibit the purchase of agricultural land by the People's Republic of China (PRC) and make agricultural lands currently owned by the People's Republic of China ineligible for farm programs.


June 29, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and the entire bicameral Pacific Northwest congressional delegation sent a letter to President Biden requesting he update the Pacific Northwest congressional delegation on the status of negotiations for a modernized Columbia River Treaty.