Rep. Dan Newhouse

I was pleased to support the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill.    This legislation builds on House Republicans’ commitment to supporting veterans, our soldiers and their families, and it represents the beginning of our appropriations process for FY27.     Investing billions in infrastructure improvements at VA medical facilities nationwide, this bill will help our service members and veterans struggling with mental health challenges while also strengthening suicide prevention programs.   America’s men and women in uniform deserve the best care, and I will always look out for those who volunteer to defend our nation.

Today, I joined 78 of my House colleagues on a bipartisan letter to United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer. We highlighted struggles facing our specialty crop farmers, unfair regulations putting American farmers at risk, and lopsided production advantages that countries like Mexico exploit. I applaud my friend Rep. Austin Scott for his leadership on this issue. austinscott.house.gov/press-releases…

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Yesterday, I was pleased to convene dozens of industry leaders, state legislators, and stakeholders in Moses Lake for a Central Washington Energy Summit. From the only nuclear power reactor in the region to abundant hydropower on the Columbia and Snake Rivers, Washingtonians know better than most the importance of smart energy policy. A huge thanks to Big Bend Community College for hosting. And to all who came, participated and stopped by, it was great to see you.

This National Police Week, join me in thanking our officers for their bravery and dedication to the safety of our families and communities. We honor and remember all officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty and I am thankful for those in law enforcement who keep Central Washington safe every day.

The FY27 Ag-FDA bill protects our farmland, strengthens agriculture research and trade programs, and ensures robust food safety inspection to keep our grocery stores stocked. @RepNewhouse hit the nail on the head – every member should support this bill.

Rural America is in dire straits. That's why I was pleased to vote in support of the Farm Bill—critical bipartisan legislation to strengthen support for the over 250 specialty crop growers in the Fourth District alone, improve access to much-needed crop insurance, invest in agricultural export programs, and reauthorize voluntary, incentive-based conservation programs. newhouse.house.gov/media-center/p…

"In light of this evening's events, I ask that all Americans recommit with their hearts in resolving our differences peacefully." - President Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸

@USDA needs adequate staffing to best implement important programs like the U.S. Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program. That's why I led a letter along with 14 of my House colleagues to USDA urging the Department to address understaffing at the @usdaFSA and the @USDA_NRCS. You can read more here: newhouse.house.gov/media-center/p…

What a week so far! Six @westerncaucus bills, with two companion pieces of legislation from the Senate - one coming from Chairman Emeritus of the @SenWestCaucus @SteveDaines, have passed the House through suspension. #WCF #WesternCaucus

America needs more energy. That is why I'm pleased that the House overwhelmingly passed S. 1020, known as the "Build More Hydro" bill—@SteveDaines' Senate companion to my legislation in the House that will allow our Nation to meet our growing hydropower needs. Now, this bill goes to President Trump's desk to become law. Thank you to Senator Daines for his hard work on this critical proposal. newhouse.house.gov/media-center/p…

As a third-generation farmer, I know how important agriculture is to our economy in Central Washington. Farm country is in dire straits.   That's why, in my latest op-ed in @agripulse , I explain why Congress must pass the Farm Bill to deliver for farmers, ranchers, and producers across the country. agri-pulse.com/articles/24539…

Specialty crops like hops and mint play a key role in Central Washington's agricultural economy. I emphasized to @SecRollins how important these crops are, and that these farmers need additional assistance in future programs. The Yakima Valley grows nearly 75% of our country’s hops, and these growers have struggled over the last five years due to market disruptions.

I enjoyed meeting with the Public Power Council to discuss the importance of hydropower to meet growing power demand and ongoing litigation impacting the Lower Snake River Dams. The dams and salmon can, and do, coexist and the frivolous litigation is wasting taxpayer dollars in an effort to raise our utility bills. I appreciate the work PPC is doing to defend our dams!

The 2024 Retreat Fire devastated the Yakima Valley, burning more than 45,000 acres in its wake and severely damaging the Yakima-Tieton Irrigation Canal. This canal is vital, supporting thousands of irrigators and over $700 million in annual crop revenue while providing public safety fire suppression water to various communities. That's why I was pleased that the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) recently declared the canal in a state of emergency and is now required to receive certain emergency funding. I look forward to working with BOR to determine the path forward in financing this critical waterway.

Today, at the @HouseAppropsGOP Homeland Security budget hearing, ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons stressed how the ongoing Democrat shutdown is crippling child exploitation investigations and hindering operations. We must reopen DHS and equip ICE immediately.

I want to thank ⁦@SecretaryWright⁩ for affirming the Trump Administration’s support for the Lower Snake River Dams. These critical pieces of infrastructure are essential to affordable, reliable energy generation in the Pacific Northwest.

Congratulations to my friend, @JayObernolte on his unanimous selection to Chair the Republican Policy Committee. I look forward to working with you and advancing meaningful, conservative solutions for the American people.

Congratulations to my former colleague Michelle Steel on her nomination to be Ambassador to South Korea. I had the pleasure of serving with Michelle on the @ChinaSelect and know she will make an excellent Ambassador. The Senate should swiftly confirm her nomination, and I look forward to working with her on addressing the Republic of Korea's digital discrimination against Washington-based company Coupang.

The state of Washington has the third highest gas tax in the country at 55 cents per gallon. People in Pullman can drive to Moscow, Idaho, and save nearly a dollar on fuel. You can thank Inslee’s Climate Commitment Act for our high fuel prices.