I wish you a blessed Good Friday and a joyous Easter Sunday.   "By his wounds you have been healed." “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” - 1 Peter 2:24 I wish you a blessed Good Friday and a joyous Easter Sunday. May we never forget the sacrifices of Jesus Christ, and may his grace continue to guide us every day. Challenging the Biden Administration's Ill-Conceived Grizzly Bear Relocation Proposal For decades, the debate over grizzly bear introduction into the North Cascades ecosystem has raged on, and I have been fighting tirelessly to ensure that the voices of Central Washingtonians are heard. Last week the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) released their final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and recommended a reintroduction of grizzly bears to the region. Last October, I joined folks in Okanogan for one of the public comment sessions where I witnessed the widespread local opposition to the then-draft EIS. During the session, I heard comments from parents who were scared for their children, farmers who were worried about their crops and employees, and ranchers who were concerned that their livestock would be attacked. These concerns are not unfounded; in fact, the EIS even states that “livestock depredation by grizzly bears would likely occur” in the North Cascades Ecosystem (NCE). The National Park Service and USFWS also admit that “the restoration of grizzly bears in the NCE has raised concerns about safety risks… because of the potential for human-grizzly bear conflicts.” The Biden Administration is advocating for policies that represent the opinions of coastal elites when they should be listening to local voices. To help combat this, I introduced an amendment in the Interior Appropriations bill aimed at prohibiting federal funding for the implementation or enforcement of the EIS. While this is not the outcome most were hoping for, I will continue to ensure my constituents’ voices and opposition are heard in the fight to stop this ill-advised proposal in Congress. Visit My Website for More Information Do you support the Biden Administration relocating grizzly bears to your backyard? Yes No Announcing the 2024 Central Washington Art Competition I am pleased to announce the start of the annual Central Washington Art Competition. All high school students are eligible to participate, and the winner will be invited to attend a reception in Washington, D.C. and their entry will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol. The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students in Central Washington. All artwork must be submitted to one of Rep. Newhouse’s district offices by April 29, 2024. Artwork entered in the contest may be up to 26 inches by 26 inches, may be up to 4 inches in depth, and not weigh more than 15 pounds. If your artwork is selected as the winning piece, it must arrive framed and must still measure no larger than the above maximum dimensions. Paintings: Including oil, acrylics, and watercolor Drawings: Including pastels, colored pencil, pencil, charcoal, ink, and markers (It is recommended that charcoal and pastel drawings be fixed.) Collages: Must be two dimensional Prints: Including lithographs, silkscreen, and block prints Mixed Media: Use of more than two mediums such as pencil, ink, watercolor, etc. Computer-generated art Photography Please contact my Washington, D.C. office with additional questions or one of my district offices to schedule a time for the artwork to be dropped off. Visit My Website for More Information Intern Spotlight I’d like to take a moment to highlight one of my spring interns, Mia. Mia joins us from Scottsdale, Arizona and is an undergraduate at Arizona State University. Her policy interests include Healthcare and Foreign Affairs. Thanks for all your hard work, Mia! If you are interested in applying for an internship with my office, please visit my website for more information. Apply for an Internship Central Washington Veterans Service Fair I am proud to announce the 2024 Veterans Service Fair for all Central Washington veterans and their families! Date: May 11, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM PST Location: Three Rivers Convention Center 7016 W Grandridge Blvd, Kennewick, WA 99336 The Veteran Service Fair will feature organizations offering help with VA and healthcare benefits, counseling, and employment opportunities. This event is free and open to the public. Visit My Website for More Information Central Washington Job Fair If you are seeking employment or looking for a change in career, I invite you to attend my Central Washington Job Fair! Date: April 27, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM PST Location: Yakima Convention Center 10 N 8th St, Yakima, WA 98901 This event is free and open to all Central Washington job seekers and their families. Applicants should come prepared with resumes and/or interview materials. Visit My Website for More Information   It is an honor and a privilege to serve you in Congress. To stay up to date on how I am working to represent Central Washington, I encourage you to follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can also find regular updates on my website. Sincerely, Dan Newhouse Contact Me     Rep. Dan Newhouse | 504 Cannon House Office Bldg., Washington, DC 20515 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]