In Central Washington, we have so much to be thankful for.   Wishing You and Your Family a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving In Central Washington, we have so much to be thankful for. This Thanksgiving, as we come together with our friends and family, don’t forget to take a moment to give thanks to the hard-working men and women throughout Central Washington who work to provide the food on our plates. I am extremely grateful to live in and represent Central Washington and be your voice in Congress each day. From my family to yours, I wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.   Proud to Be the Voice for Rural America It is an honor to be elected to serve another term as Chairman for the Western Caucus, and I look forward to continuing to advocate for our rural communities in Central Washington and across the United States in the next Congress. Our priorities are holding the Biden Administration accountable, reversing misguided anti-energy policies, and promoting energy and agriculture production to ensure our communities can thrive. Our work is just getting started, and I am excited to be the voice for rural America in Congress. Click Here to Read More     Supporting Our Tribal Communities This week, I met with members of the Chehalis Tribe to talk about my legislation, the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act. This bill will improve hiring and increase retention for tribal law enforcement officers in order to better protect native communities and help address the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls (MMIW). It is an honor to represent several Native American tribes in Central Washington and I will always be a voice for them. Click Here to Learn More   Inflation is Gobbling Up Thanksgiving Dinner This Year Due to skyrocketing inflation, Thanksgiving dinner will cost American families 20% more this year. To make matters worse, Washington state is ranked in the top 10 most expensive states to buy a turkey. Supply chain issues and a lack of adequate farm labor have caused food prices to soar. Families should be enjoying time with their loved ones rather than dealing with financial stress caused by President Biden and House Democrats' inflationary policies. Come next Congress, I am committed to putting an end to House Democrats' inflationary policies and providing relief to Central Washington. Read More on iFiberOne News       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 Campbell 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   Central Washington Has (Already) Spoken: Grizzly Bears Are a Threat For decades, Central Washingtonians have had to fight to make our voices heard over the noise of outside interest groups and government bureaucrats who think they know what is best for our communities. Unfortunately, last week's decision by the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to reopen discussions on introducing grizzly b... Read More in The Grand Coulee Star Farmers, groups call for Senate action on workforce legislation Farmers and members of the House called on the Senate Wednesday to act swiftly on legislation addressing the farm labor crisis. "It is now or never when it comes to passing an ag labor reform bill," National Council of Farmer Cooperatives President and CEO Chuck Conner said at a Capitol Hill press conference organized by the American Business Immigration Coalition. Read More Local non-profits are prepared to serve families this holiday season despite inflation As inflation continues to climb, local non-profits aren't letting rising costs stop them from helping those in need for the holidays. It's been a tough year for many non-profits in Yakima. Many have been facing food shortages on top of seeing record-breaking numbers of people as more individuals struggle to make ends meet. 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]