Rep. Dan Newhouse

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.

We are less than a week away from Tax Day. Before you file, make sure you know what the Working Families Tax Cuts Act means for you and your family. You could be eligible for: - No tax on overtime - No tax on tips - $2,200 Child Tax Credit - No tax on auto loan interest Before you file, make sure you see what you qualify for!

$1B+ for specialty crops. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 makes historic investments that bring specialty crop producers to the table. Visit our website for more details. lancasterfarming.com/farming-news/n…

Approaching the near side of the Moon. The Artemis II astronauts have surpassed the record for the distance from Earth at 1:56 ET (1756 UTC). This record was previously set during the Apollo 13 mission when the astronauts traveled 248,655 miles from Earth. The Moon continues to grow larger and larger in the windows of the Orion spacecraft as the Artemis II mission gears up to observe the far side. The astronauts are predicted to make their closest approach of the Moon around 7:02pm ET (2302 UTC).

We're going farther than ever before 🚀 Today, the Artemis II crew will break the record for how far humans have traveled from Earth as they fly around the far side of the Moon. Coverage begins at 1 p.m. EDT (1700 UTC). Watch Artemis II make history: nasa.gov/ways-to-watch/

USApple Chairman presented @RepNewhouse with the USApple Apple Champion Award in recognition of his steadfast leadership and longstanding support for America’s apple growers. Throughout his time in Congress, Rep. Newhouse has been a leading voice on agricultural labor reform and other policies essential to maintaining a stable, competitive future for U.S. apple growers. His commitment to specialty crop agriculture has made a lasting impact on growers across the country, and we are deeply grateful for his partnership and years of service. 🍎 #AppleChampion #Agriculture #AgLabor #USAppleFlyIn26