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August 19, 2019
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

A story out of Ritzville recently gained national attention: Larry Yockey is a fourth-generation wheat farmer, and for nearly fifty years, he hasn't missed a harvest. Sadly, Larry was recently diagnosed with stage four cancer, allowing him to only spend a short amount of time in the fields.

Issues: Agriculture

August 12, 2019
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

The United States was founded on the values of liberty, equality, diversity, and unity. As Americans, we should work to promote these values every day. As I travel around Central Washington, I see these values reflected in our communities when farmers come together to help an ailing neighbor harvest his crop or through the many rich cultural contributions of our Latino friends and neighbors.


August 5, 2019
Weekly Columns and Op-Eds

Congress is responsible for funding our country, and we have some difficult decisions to make. I came to Washington D.C. to advocate for the priorities of my constituents, and I have heard loud and clear that the people of Central Washington want to ensure we aren't further saddling our future generations with crippling debt.

Issues: Spending and Economy

August 1, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the bipartisan Food Date Labeling Act, a bill designed to end consumer confusion around food date labeling and ensure Americans do not throw out perfectly good food.

Issues: Agriculture

Five years ago, Washington state experienced the most catastrophic wildfire in its history. The Carlton Complex fire raged through Central Washington, burning more than a quarter of a million acres and leaving more than 500 homes and structures destroyed in its path.

Issues: Wildfires and Forest Management

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July 29, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) released a joint statement following the release of a privately-conducted study regarding the removal of the Lower Snake River Dams:


July 25, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 3877, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019:


July 25, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reopened the public comment period on the North Cascades Grizzly Bear Restoration Plan/Environmental Impact Statement:


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July 25, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the details of a $16 billion package aimed at supporting American agriculture producers affected by unjustified retaliatory tariffs by China.

Issues: Agriculture

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July 24, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced H.R.