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When our state moved into Phase 2 of Governor Inslee's latest iteration of a reopening plan, it signaled a well-deserved step forward for our region. Following guidelines under the leadership of local health districts and elected officials, we worked together to reduce our hospitalization rates, prevent the spread of the virus, and lower the number of cases in our regions. We earned our way into Phase 2.


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February 26, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement announcing his intention to protect taxpayers by voting against H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021:


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February 23, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) joined colleagues in sending a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Deputy Inspector General Christi Grimm requesting an investigation into the National Institutes of Health (NIH)'s relationship with the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) in Wuhan, China.


February 22, 2021
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Our Native communities are making it clear; they will no longer suffer in silence. Just last week, community members gathered in Toppenish for a vigil to remember and honor the missing and murdered indigenous women (MMIW) of our region and across the country. Together, we are working to enact new laws to address the devastatingly disproportionate violence and murder rates among our Native American friends and neighbors.


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February 18, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA) introduced the U.S. Citizenship Act, a sweeping immigration reform bill crafted to mirror President Biden's immigration reform proposal:


February 14, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement in response to Governor Inslee's announcement that the South Central region would move into Phase 2 of reopening:


February 13, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Upon the news that the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has received updated data from local county health boards reflecting the South Central region's qualifications to move Phase 2, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement:

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February 12, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement in response to Governor Inslee's announcement that all but one region of Washington state – the South Central region comprised of Yakima, Kittitas, Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, and Columbia Counties – has moved into Phase 2 of reopening:


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February 11, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) joined his colleagues to introduce the Fairness for Craft Beverage Producers Act, a bill that would allow craft breweries, wineries, distilleries, and other small beverage producers that depend on in-person sales in their taprooms and tasting rooms to be eligible for a larger maximum loan amount in the Second Draw Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).


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February 11, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) joined his Republican colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden urging him to reopen American schools to in-person instruction so that students will not be deprived of critical services and support structures.