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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.


Last week, the House of Representatives voted on the Raise the Wage Act, which would increase the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025, despite warnings from the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office that this would result in the loss of nearly 4 million American jobs.

Issues: Spending and Economy

July 19, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Perdue announced additional funding allocations for 48 organizations through the Agricultural Trade Promotion Program (ATP) to help U.S.

Issues: Agriculture

One of Congress' most important Constitutional responsibilities is providing for our military and national defense. For the past 58 years, this has been a bipartisan affair.

Issues: Veterans