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February 1, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Mike Thompson (D-CA) introduced the Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies Act of 2021 (PHONE Act) to support natural disaster survivors who have lost their homes by allowing them to keep their phone numbers while they rebuild at no cost to them.


February 1, 2021
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

Central Washington is one of the most agriculturally rich and diverse regions in the United States. Since coming to Congress, I have had the honor of representing our agricultural producers, advocating for strong trade agreements and market protection measures, and securing the tools and resources our state needs to remain at the cutting edge of agriculture innovation.

Issues: Agriculture Spending and Economy

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January 28, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced that he has nominated 18 students across Central Washington to attend U.S. military service academies including the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, and U.S. Air Force Academy. The congressional nominations follow an application process and interview with Rep.


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January 28, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced that he has been newly appointed to the powerful House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration. He will also continue to serve on the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies as well as the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch.


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January 27, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) joined House Republican Leaders in sending a letter to President Biden opposing the Administration's 60-day moratorium on new mining, oil, and gas leasing and permitting on federal lands, officially titled Secretarial Order 3395.

Issues: Energy

January 25, 2021
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

With the early weeks of the 117th Congress under way, my commitment remains as strong as ever to stand up for the people of Central Washington and rural communities across the country.


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January 25, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced Monday that he has been named Assistant Whip by Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA). Scalise was re-elected as the Republican Whip for the 117th Congress earlier this month. As Assistant Whip, Rep. Newhouse will mobilize Republican votes in support of conservative priorities in the House of Representatives.


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January 20, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after President Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States:


January 18, 2021
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

Last week, the West Point Treatment Plant in Seattle dumped 11 million gallons of raw sewage into Puget Sound. This wastewater is dangerous to families and communities, and it is also harmful to our species that inhabit the Puget Sound, including native salmon species and southern resident orcas.

Issues: Hydropower and Water Rights

January 15, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced significant investments by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) for Central Washington water infrastructure: