News from Congressman Dan Newhouse

Delivering for American Farmers

On Wednesday, my colleagues and I on the House Agriculture Committee delivered common-sense reforms to SNAP and critical pieces of the Farm Bill in advancing reconciliation legislation.

When enacted, our portion of the reconciliation package will rein in out-of-control spending and make unprecedented strides in reducing the deficit. Expanding our foreign market access programs has been a top priority of mine, and I am proud that our bill delivers farmers and ranchers the important resources needed to compete in global markets.

Strengthening America's Seaports

On Tuesday, I introduced legislation to close the loophole exploited by foreign shippers who have been circumventing United States seaports and diverting cargo to ports in Canada and Mexico.

Foreign shippers have been circumventing U.S. seaports, especially on the west coast, in order to avoid paying the harbor maintenance tax, resulting in a depleted maintenance fund. My legislation eliminates this costly loophole, ensures foreign shippers are paying their fair share, and strengthens our seaport infrastructure to deliver goods to consumers more efficiently.

We have an opportunity to expand the United States’ position as a leader in global trade, and we can only achieve that by strengthening and modernizing our port infrastructure.

Energy Certainty in Our Tax Code

This week, I joined my colleagues in issuing a joint statement regarding the clean energy tax provisions in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill.

"We commend the Ways and Means Committee for including reasonable phase-out schedules for certain clean energy tax credits. While many of these provisions reflect a commitment to American energy dominance through an all-of-the-above energy strategy, we must ensure certainty for current and future energy investments to meet the nation’s growing power demand and protect our constituents from higher energy costs.

To fully realize the intent of these phase-out schedules, we ask House leadership to consider three thoughtful changes to the energy tax credits section.

First, the Foreign Entity of Concern provisions are overly prescriptive and risk undermining U.S. competitiveness—particularly against China—by restricting domestic energy production. These provisions should be revised to allow companies additional time to reorganize their supply chains, ensuring a strategic and successful transition.

Second, the current “placed in service” standard does not align with the Committee’s thoughtful phase-out schedule. Replacing it with a “start construction” standard is essential to supporting the energy development needed to meet the growing power demand and protect thousands of high-quality American jobs in communities across the country.

Finally, the transferability of energy tax credits should remain available throughout the entire phase-out period established by the Committee, providing businesses with the flexibility necessary to make long-term investments in American energy.

We appreciate the Ways and Means Committee putting America first by investing in American energy dominance, but the last thing any of us want is to provoke an energy crisis or cause higher energy bills for working families. We urge the Committee to consider these important changes in this critical part of our One Big Beautiful Bill."

Supporting the Agritourism Industry

Today, I joined Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) to introduce the bipartisan Accelerating the Growth of Rural Innovation and Tourism Opportunities to Uphold Rural Industries and Sustainable Marketplaces (AGRITOURISM) Act, to create an Office of Agritourism at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Agritourism is a huge industry in Central Washington, with world-class breweries, wineries, and farmers markets attracting thousands of visitors every year

This legislation gives our local agritourism industries a voice in D.C. and elevates the challenges, and successes, of the industry to the federal level.

OPINION: Standing up for Law Enforcement

By Rep. Dan Newhouse

Every May we honor our law enforcement during National Police Week and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring they have the resources and authority needed to keep our communities safe. We are lucky here in Central Washington to have some of the best-trained local and tribal officers, and they deserve recognition for their work to keep us and our families safe.

This National Police Week, my colleagues and I in Congress are passing common-sense legislation that sends a clear message: we stand with our local law enforcement.

When a situation develops and response times mean the difference between life and death, giving law enforcement the ability to respond even when off duty is critical. The LEOSA Reform Act allows qualified active and retired law enforcement to carry concealed firearms in public areas such as school zones, national parks, and certain federal, state, and private property open to the public. Ensuring officers can act when we most need them makes our communities and public areas safer while deterring bad actors from seizing opportunities to bring harm.

With the increase in violent attacks on law enforcement over the past years, the need for accurate, efficient reporting of these cases is imperative. The Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act delivers accountability by requiring the Department of Justice to report to us in Congress about violence against law enforcement so that we can provide the necessary protective equipment and wellness resources to better respond to and prevent these tragic incidents.

Law enforcement agents are well-trained with their service equipment, and those in good standing should have an opportunity to purchase their firearm. The Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2025 would do just that, and I will be voting in favor of this legislation. While no officer ever wishes to use their weapon, it is a tool that protects them in the worst of situations, and they should be able to hold onto that after their service has ended.

As Congress recognizes those who protect us during National Police Week, join me in thanking an officer for their bravery and dedication to the safety of our families and communities. Putting their lives on the line, they deserve our unwavering support and gratitude for their service in Central Washington, and across the United States.

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