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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.
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. farmers and ranchers identify and access new export markets. Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) applauded the awards made to Washington Apple Commission and Washington State Fruit Commission.
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. Members of the House and Senate from both sides of the aisle have come together to pass a bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that provides for our military and our troops who fight to protect and defend us.
On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed, and the United States of America was established. Last week, families across the country celebrated this momentous anniversary with firework displays, parades, and barbeques. Many of us prayed for the men and women who sacrifice their lives to protect our independence and make our country stronger, but few reflected on the real reason we observe our country's most patriotic holiday.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) requested that U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler perform a legitimate peer review study of the September 2012 EPA report titled, "Relation Between Nitrate in Water Wells and Potential Sources in the Lower Yakima Valley, Washington" (EPA-910-12-003), or the Yakima Valley Nitrate Report.
This Fourth of July, America will celebrate its 243rd birthday. Our country has come a long way since 1776, and there is still more progress to be made. Our independence and our patriotism are what set the United States apart from the rest of the world, and we have a lot to be thankful for.
As we gather with our family and friends to celebrate our freedom, we should also celebrate some of our nation's finest treasures: our national parks and public lands.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after voting to approve the supplemental appropriations package to address the humanitarian crisis at the southern border. The bill was overwhelmingly passed by the Senate by a vote of 84-8 Wednesday evening. Today, the House voted to concur with the Senate amendment by a bipartisan vote of 305-102. The bill now heads to the President's desk for signature.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 3401, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act.
June is National Dairy Month, and Washington has many reasons to celebrate. Washington is home to almost 400 dairies, nearly 275,000 cows, and 18,000 dairy jobs. In fact, while Washington may be known for our iconic apples, dairy is our second leading commodity, valued at $1.2 billion.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Newhouse (R-WA) released the following statement following the announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Labor (DOL) that USDA does not intend to transfer operations of U.S. Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers (CCCs) or close the 9 of 25 CCCs that were included in their original proposal: