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March 18, 2020

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.


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March 16, 2020

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."


March 16, 2020
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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.

Issues: Public Lands

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March 14, 2020

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.

Issues: Health Care

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March 13, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On March 12, the House Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Energy unanimously passed H.R. 6097, the Nuclear Energy Research and Development Act. Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the bill alongside Rep.

Issues: Energy

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March 11, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after the House Judiciary Committee voted to unanimously pass H.R. 2733, Savanna's Act:


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March 9, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Conor Lamb (D-PA) and Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced H.R. 6097, the Nuclear Energy Research and Development Act. This bipartisan bill expands critical research programs at the Department of Energy for a broad range of commercial nuclear reactors, lowering the price of electricity and extending the lifespan of these critical assets.

Issues: Energy

March is Women's History Month, and there are a number of extraordinary women from Central Washington to celebrate. Our state has a strong history of female leaders who have paved the way for future generations and exemplified the values we hold dear.


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March 4, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) and Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) led a joint House Energy Action Team (HEAT) and Congressional Western Caucus letter signed by 130 Members in support of the Council on Environmental Quality's (CEQ) efforts to modernize the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).


The Columbia River serves as the lifeblood of the Pacific Northwest. In Central Washington, we realize the critical benefits provided by the hydroelectric dams on the Snake and Columbia Rivers – from clean, affordable, renewable energy to flood control, irrigation, and transportation of our goods to port. The economic impact these dams have on our communities is nearly immeasurable.

Issues: Hydropower and Water Rights