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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Sanford Bishop (D-GA), Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE), and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) led a bipartisan letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary (USDA) Sonny Perdue supporting relief for farmers and ranchers suffering market losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
We are in unprecedented times. The coronavirus outbreak has had a profound impact on the American people and our economy, but – together – we will make sure that impact is not a lasting one.
As many businesses temporarily transition operations online, essential employees continue to practice safe operations, and our healthcare providers and first responders continue to selflessly serve on the front lines, keeping our families, friends, and neighbors safe and healthy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after voting to support the Senate amendment to H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stability Act (CARES Act):
"It is clear this pandemic is having a profound impact on the American people. It is our job to ensure this impact is not a lasting one," said Rep. Newhouse. "It is especially clear just how this devastating crisis is to rural communities like ours in Central Washington."
In the United States and in Washington, we are fortunate to have an abundance of agriculture. We are even more fortunate to have the hard-working men and women who work to keep food on our tables. Keeping our food supply chain stable – especially in times of crisis or distress – is critical to ensuring the health and safety of all Americans.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse joined his colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell urgently requesting additional resources for rural health care providers during the COVID-19 outbreak. The letter was signed by a bipartisan group of 28 Members of Congress.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) joined a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers in a letter to Secretary of State Pompeo, Homeland Security Secretary Wolf, and Labor Secretary Scalia urging support for continued processing of H-2 visa applications.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) joined the Washington state congressional delegation in sending a letter to House leadership, making requests for priorities in the next COVID-19 response package.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following update and temporary changes to office operations in Washington, D.C., Yakima, and Tri-Cities:
"I remain committed to assisting and listening to the people of Central Washington, and my office and I will continue working to ensure all needs are met," said Rep. Newhouse. "At this time, we are complying with state and federal recommendations for office operations and public events to protect the health of my constituents and staff."
For generations, farmers and ranchers in Central Washington have understood that in order to continue their important job of feeding the world, we must work together to conserve one of our most precious assets: our land. Much of the land is rich with fertile soil, making it one of the most diverse and productive agricultural regions in the country, but our producers also understand that it is also rich with wildlife and natural resources that are worth protecting.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the statement below following President Trump's declaration of a national emergency to combat Coronavirus and after voting to support H.R.