News from Congressman Dan Newhouse

Protecting Our Female Athletes

This week, I had the pleasure of hosting Kennewick School Board Member Josh Miller and his family to hear about the Kennewick school district’s Title IX complaint against the state of Washington on biological males competing against biological females in our community.

Washington State is failing female athletes who work hard to achieve excellence in their sports. Aside from of the blatant disregard for female athletes’ safety and the fairness of competition, the state is risking losing federal funds that help individual schools and districts by refusing to keep biological males from competing against biological females. President Trump’s Executive Order was clear – any state will lose their federal funding if they deprive women and girls of fair athletic opportunities. Washington State should immediately reverse course and abide by the executive order.

I informed the Miller family that I am currently working with the White House and Department of Justice advocating a federal investigation into this unacceptable standard that continues to threaten the safety of young female athletes in Central Washington.

Once a Coug, Always a Coug!

On Monday, Washington State University wished a farewell to President, Dr. Kirk Schulz, as he concluded his tenure leading WSU. Under his almost decade long leadership, the university made significant strides in research, innovation, and community involvement.

We thank Dr. Schulz for his hard work and commitment to the university's success, and we wish him and his family all the best in their next chapeter!

Go Cougs!

Getting "Pumped" about the Future of Our Irrigation

On Tuesday, I had the pleasure of meeting with members of the South Columbia Basin Irrigation District and heard updates on some of their recent projects, including efforts to improve water efficiency and the expansion of their irrigation infrastructure.

We also discussed developments of the Columbia River Treaty and ways we can work together to ensure our future generations have access to clean, reliable water for years to come

Workforce Development in Central Washington

This week, I met with board members of Skillsource to discuss workforce development and retention in our district.

We emphasized the importance of helping job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in our communities.

With Washington state's population predicted to increase by the millions in the coming years, I look forward to supporting their efforts in creating jobs for our Region.

Ensuring Hydropower is Here to Stay

On Tuesday, I met with district leaders from the National Hydropower Association to discuss the crucial role hydropower plays, not only in our state, but across the entire nation.

We focused on the importance of maintaining and preserving reliable, affordable energy for Central Washington and I look forward to working with them to ensure our dams are here to stay!

Talking Housing Affordability with Frank Roland

On Wednesday, I had the opportunity to meet with housing developer Frank Roland to discuss the urgent need to preserve and revitalize rural and farmworker housing.

We talked housing challenges faced by agricultural workers and the impact it has on the well-being of rural communities like ours in Central Washington.

I look forward to working closely with Frank to support his efforts in creating more affordable housing for our district.

Services My Office Provides

Having trouble navigating the bureaucratic red tape of a federal agency? Need assistance with VA benefits? Looking to book a tour of our nation's capital? My office has you covered.

Also see my Central Washington Opioid Overdose and Fentanyl Resource Tool Kit and my Central Washington Wildfire Resource Kit for additional resources.

Are you interested in interning with my office?

I am currently accepting paid spring internship applications for my Washington, D.C. office.

Internships are an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students and college graduates to get experience working in policy, communications, or government in the heart of our nation.

Rep. Dan Newhouse | 460 Cannon House Office Bldg. | Washington, DC 20515 US

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