Have you noticed an increase in crime in your community?   I Want to Hear From You: Crime has skyrocketed across Central Washington—statistics show Yakima alone has seen a 40% increase in crime this year. Have you noticed an increase in crime in your community? Yes No   Supporting Our Veterans Last Saturday, I attended the Yakima Stand Down and Veterans Benefits Fair to meet with some of Central Washington's heroes. I had the chance to speak with many of our veterans and discuss some of the issues they are facing and how my office can best serve them. If you are a veteran or know of a veteran that needs assistance, please reach out to my office. Thank you to all of our veterans for your service! Contact My Office   Supporting Hanford's Cleanup Mission Hanford played a critical role in bringing an end to World War II and the Cold War. Hanford played a critical role in bringing an end to World War II and the Cold War. Now, it is imperative the federal government continues to meet its legal and moral obligation to clean up the legacy of nuclear waste, and it is vital that all partners in this important cleanup mission, including the federal government, congressional delegation, the State of Washington, and local communities, work together in a concerted and responsible manner for the health and safety of communities in the Tri-Cities, Washington state, and the entire Pacific Northwest. Yesterday, the entire Washington State Congressional delegation embodied this unity as, together, we called on the Biden Administration to continue to fund cleanup efforts at adequate levels. I look forward to continuing discussions with the Department of Energy and my colleagues in Congress to achieve the best possible FY24 Hanford budget. Read More in the Tri-City Herald     My Commitment to Rural America Americans have watched the Biden Administration and liberal Democrats in Congress recklessly spend trillions of dollars and lead our country into a recession, cripple infrastructure development and ignore desperately-needed reforms, and tie the hands of our energy producers, putting our nation at risk. House Republicans' Commitment to America is a promise to Americans that we will get America back on track. As Chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus, I am committed to delivering results for rural communities in Central Washington and across the United States. The Commitment is comprised of four pillars: An Economy That’s Strong, A Nation That’s Safe, A Future That’s Built on Freedom, and A Government That’s Accountable. I am proud to lead the Western Caucus in efforts to restore American energy dominance to lower costs for families, provide certainty for our agricultural industry and food supply chain, increase access to healthcare and reliable broadband, restore local control, deliver government transparency, and more. I will never stop advocating for Central Washington's rural communities. Learn More About My Commitment to Rural America     Providing Certainty for Our Farmers Our farmers and ranchers are the backbone of America—they provide nutritious food for families to put on their tables and contribute to our economy, food security, and energy independence. Instead of empowering our farmers and ranchers, the Biden Administration is weaponizing the Endangered Species Act to impose burdensome regulations on our producers. Just recently, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) made the decision to remove the regulatory definition of "habitat", leaving those who make a living off the land with uncertainty and no clear guidance. I am determined to hold this administration accountable—I joined my colleagues in writing a letter to the Biden Administration asking the Department of Interior to explain to the American people what legal and scientific basis, if any, guided the agency’s decision to rescind the habitat definition rule. Read the Full Letter Here       Mobile Congressional Office Hours Mobile Office Hours are happening now! Hosted on a weekly basis by my staff, these hours are an excellent opportunity for constituents throughout Central Washington to get personal assistance with questions or issues related to federal agencies. Mobile Office Hours are open to the public, and no appointment is necessary. Every Tuesday Twisp The Cove Food Bank, 206 S Glover St, Twisp 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM PST Every Other Wednesday Brewster Brewster American Legion, 102 E Main, Brewster 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM PST Grand Coulee Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber Of Commerce, 17 Midway Ave, Grand Coulee 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM PST Every Thursday East Wenatchee Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority, One Columbia Parkway, Suite A, East Wenatchee 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM PST Okanogan Okanogan USDA Service Building, 1251 2nd Ave S, Okanogan 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM PST Tonasket Tonasket City Hall Council Chambers, 209 S Whitcomb Ave, Tonasket 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM PST Click Here To Find A Full Schedule for Mobile Office Hours Beware of a new trick this Halloween: Fentanyl 'candy' Nothing says Halloween like candy corn, carved pumpkins, and children dressed up in costumes to go trick-or-treating. But this Halloween, parents will unfortunately face something much more haunting than ghosts - fentanyl disguised as candy. Since August 2022, the Drug Enforcement Administration and its law enforcement partners have found brightly colored fentanyl and fentanyl pills, nicknamed "rainbow fentanyl," in 26 states. Read More Federal exam shows pandemic hit 8th grade math especially hard in WA The good news: Washington student scores in math and reading are either on par or better than the national average, even with the hardship of the pandemic. But in one of the largest snapshots of academic achievement since the school closures of 2020, math performance among Washington eighth-graders appeared to be slipping faster than the mean during an already historic plummet. Read More Overdose Deaths Continue to Kill Yakima Residents Another month has passed in Yakima and overdose deaths continue. Yakima County Coroner Jim Curtice says at the beginning of August the number of overdose deaths was 41. In September the number was 50 overdoses. Today the number is 58. Read More     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. Newhouse | 504 Cannon House Office Bldg., Washington, DC 20515 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]