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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) led a letter with Reps. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Fred Upton (R-MI), and Henry Cuellar (D-TX) to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue calling for proportional aid for specialty crop producers affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
When Congress was first considering coronavirus relief packages, I immediately recognized the needs of our rural hospitals. While Washington began as the epicenter of the outbreak, most of the focus was on the west side of the state in heavily populated Seattle, where healthcare providers are abundant and where experts were concerned hospital bed capacity constraints could threaten the availability of care.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On April 9, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) joined a bipartisan group of colleagues in sending a letter to the Department of the Treasury Secretary Mnuchin and U.S.
Life has temporarily changed for many during this pandemic, and as we adjust our schedules, work environments, and daily activities to keep our communities safe and flatten the curve, we must ensure that our economy can recover and that families are able to provide for their loved ones.
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.