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Here in Central Washington, we have recently seen displays of citizens practicing their constitutional right to peacefully protest in nearly all of our communities. I wholeheartedly condemn the acts of violence we have witnessed in other cities across the United States, but I am proud to represent our district, where peaceful voices are being met with listening ears and open hearts.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Xochitl Torres Small (D-NM) and Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the Increasing Rural Health Access During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Act, a bipartisan bill that aims to increase telehealth access for rural communities and facilitate the use of remote patient monitoring technology during the COVID-19 pandemic.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Newhouse (R-WA) announced the establishment of a Central Washington Law Enforcement Working Group, which aims to build upon local and community-led efforts to improve policing and discuss pending federal legislation. Following the Working Group's inaugural meeting, Rep. Newhouse released the following statement:
There is no doubt that our country is facing difficult times, but if our history indicates anything, I am confident the American people will persevere. It can be hard to see, however – especially in the rural communities of Central Washington – that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05) and Dan Newhouse (R-WA-04) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to protect Washington wheat growers by urging USDA to include three classes of wheat for coverage under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement:
The First Amendment and the right to peacefully protest is a bedrock of our nation's founding. Empowering our neighbors to speak up for what is right, take action when injustice rears its ugly head in our communities, and create a society where we can live equally and peacefully is a goal we must all strive for.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after he joined in filing a lawsuit in the D.C. Federal District Court challenging the constitutionality of proxy voting.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement applauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture's investment to improve water infrastructure in Mabton, Washington:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) announced that six students from Central Washington had received and accepted appointments to attend U.S. service academies. The appointments followed Rep. Newhouse's nomination for each appointee.