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In Central Washington, we know the best way to jumpstart our economy is by reopening our small businesses and letting America's free markets get individuals back in the workplace. Unfortunately, far-left Democrats in Congress don't see it that way. They used the "relief package" to massively fund programs unrelated to COVID-19, to cut our seniors' Medicare, and to enact tax increases to pay for their crazy spending. It doesn't make economic sense.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, March 18, H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act passed in the House. Rep. Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the legislation alongside Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) to ensure a legal and reliable workforce for American agriculture.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after voting to support H.R. 1868, "To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes:"
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Rep. Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the legislation alongside Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) to ensure a legal and reliable workforce for American agriculture.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after voting to support H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Newhouse (R-WA) joined Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and others for a press conference calling for real, commonsense immigration reform.
Rep. Salazar's Dignity proposal is based on the principles of border security, asylum reform, protection for Dreamers, and practical solutions for guestworkers and undocumented immigrants.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) testified before the Washington State House Finance Committee in opposition to Engrossed Senate Substitute Bill (ESSB) 5096, a bill that would impose a new 7% tax on capital gains in Washington state.
In the first two and a half months of 2021, illegal immigration has reached a crisis point. There have been more than 200,000 illegal border crossings with as many as 5,000 illegal crossing encounters in one day. In order to maintain the rule of law and keep criminals out of our country, we must continue working to enhance our border security.
One way to do this is to take away opportunities to work illegally in the United States. Congress can do so by creating a viable agriculture labor program that allows workers to come into our country, work legally, and return home.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) joined Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) and more than half of the House Republican Conference to introduce the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act (REINS Act). This bill requires all new major regulations from the Executive Branch – those with an economic impact of $100 million or more – to receive an up-or-down vote in both the House and the Senate, as well as the signature of the President, before the regulation can be enforced on the American public.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after voting against the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1319, a nearly $2 trillion budget reconciliation package: