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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.
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.
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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers released a joint statement following the release of the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the Columbia River System Operations:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) addressed potato growers from Central Washington and across the country at the National Potato Council's 2020 Potato D.C. Fly-In. They discussed H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, and the importance of meaningful agriculture labor reform.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) sent a letter to Oregon Governor Kate Brown, extending an invitation to tour Ice Harbor Dam in Washington's 4th Congressional District to hear directly from scientists and fish biologists about the world-class fish passage technology being deployed at the dam.
Our nation values those who have come before us, and that includes our seniors and retirees. Past generations have paved the way for future growth, and I truly believe we owe them the respect – and the benefits – they have earned. Despite my gray beard, I am not a member of the greatest generation, but I am proud to be an ally to seniors across Central Washington.
In Central Washington, we understand that healthy forests are the true key to wildfire prevention. Each summer, we come face-to-face with the threat wildfires pose to our land, our communities, and our health.
President Trump recently delivered his third State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress. The State of the Union is traditionally a unifying event, where the President speaks of his vision for the future of our country. I often leave these speeches full of optimism, ready to continue working for the people of Central Washington and creating a better tomorrow for future generations.