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December 12, 2024 at 11:13 PM

The Time is Now to Reform Our Border Policies

Email from Rep. Dan Newhouse Border security is national security, and as we transition to a new administration, it is crucial the federal government focuses on common-sense solutions to address our border crisis. Weekly Column - December 12, 2024 …

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December 6, 2024 at 9:55 PM

This Week in Our Nation's Capital

Email from Rep. Dan Newhouse This week, Detective Liz Grant from the Kennewick Police Department received the Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing. Honoring Detective Liz Grant for Her Service …

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November 29, 2024 at 10:33 PM

Wishing Central Washington a Happy Thanksgiving

Email from Rep. Dan Newhouse This special time of year reminds us to reflect on our blessings and express our gratitude for the abundance we enjoy in Central Washington, and I am certainly thankful for each and every one of you. Wishing Central Washington a H…

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November 27, 2024 at 6:21 PM

A Time to Give Thanks

Email from Rep. Dan Newhouse We are blessed with another Thanksgiving season and the opportunity to gather with friends and family, celebrate the blessings in our lives, and share a meal. Weekly Column - November 27, 2024 A Time to…

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November 22, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Reforming Veterans Healthcare

Email from Rep. Dan Newhouse This week, I voted YES on the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. Reforming Veterans Healthcare This week, I voted YES on the Senator Elizabeth Dole 2…

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November 19, 2024 at 10:57 PM

A New Era for Fiscal Responsibility

Email from Rep. Dan Newhouse The United States is ready for a change, because our current spending initiatives are simply unaffordable and unsustainable. Weekly Column - November 19, 2024 A New Era for Fiscal Responsibility Fo…

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November 15, 2024 at 11:51 PM

Looking Ahead to the 119th Congress

Email from Rep. Dan Newhouse I am incredibly honored to be returning to Congress next year to continue representing the good people of Central Washington. Looking Ahead to the 119th Congress I am incredibly honored to be returning to Congress next year …

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November 12, 2024 at 10:11 PM

The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave

Email from Rep. Dan Newhouse Every year, on Veterans Day, we pause to honor the men and women who have worn the uniform of our country and served in defense of our freedom. Weekly Column - November 12, 2024 The Land of the Free, Because …

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November 5, 2024 at 7:09 PM

Addressing Barriers for Central Washington Producers

Email from Rep. Dan Newhouse In Central Washington, agriculture is not just an industry—it is the lifeblood of our communities and the foundation of our economy. Weekly Column - November 5, 2024 Addressing Barriers for Central Washington…

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November 1, 2024 at 11:11 PM

Releasing the Central Washington Fentanyl Task Force Report

Email from Rep. Dan Newhouse This week, I led the final meeting of my Central Washington Fentanyl Task Force and released our final report outlining guidance to help mitigate the ongoing crisis. Releasing the Central Washington Fentanyl Task Force Report …

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October 29, 2024 at 2:54 PM

Confronting the Growing Threat of the Chinese Communist Party

Email from Rep. Dan Newhouse Over the past two years, as a member of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, we have uncovered the malign influence the CCP ha Weekly Column - October 29, 2024 …

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October 25, 2024 at 9:18 PM

Advocating for Veterans Across Central Washington

Email from Rep. Dan Newhouse This week, I spoke with veterans throughout Central Washington. Advocating for Veterans Across Central Washington This week, I was happy to welcome the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Mike Bost…

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October 23, 2024 at 1:37 PM

A Voice for Rural America

Email from Rep. Dan Newhouse The Western Caucus is a bipartisan caucus with over a hundred members from across the United States, which advocates for rural policy issues throughout the West and beyond. Weekly Column - October 23, 2024 A …

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October 18, 2024 at 9:19 PM

A Busy Week in North Central Washington

Email from Rep. Dan Newhouse This week, I visited with locals across the North part of the 4th District. Meeting with Douglas County Commissioners On Tuesday, I joined the Douglas County Commissioners for a visit to new residential and commerci…

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October 16, 2024 at 8:10 PM

Attention Veterans! Chairman Bost of the Veterans Affairs Committee Is Coming To Town

Email from Rep. Dan Newhouse Next week I will be hosting Rep. Mike Bost, Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee to hear from veterans in the 4th District! Attention Veterans! Chairman Bost of the Veterans Affairs Committee Is Coming to Town Good…

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October 16, 2024 at 3:51 PM

Border Security is National Security

Email from Rep. Dan Newhouse America is the land of immigrants, but our current system is broken and in need of serious reforms. Weekly Column - October 16, 2024 Border Security is National Security Over the past few years, o…

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October 11, 2024 at 9:09 PM

Bringing My Western Caucus Colleagues to Central Washington

Email from Rep. Dan Newhouse This week, as Chairman of the Western Caucus, I led a group of my Congressional colleagues on a visit to Central Washington. Bringing My Western Caucus Colleagues to Central Washington This week, as Chairman of the …

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October 10, 2024 at 9:19 PM

A Constitutional Right Under Fire

Email from Rep. Dan Newhouse Like many residents of Central Washington, I grew up responsibly exercising my constitutional right to own a firearm. Weekly Column - October 10, 2024 A Constitutional Right Under Fire Like many re…

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October 4, 2024 at 11:43 PM

Reaffirming My Commitment to Protect the Lower Snake River Dams

Email from Rep. Dan Newhouse The DOE announced they would be conducting a taxpayer funded study on replacing the Lower Snake River Dams. Reaffirming My Commitment to Protect the Lower Snake River Dams This week, the U.S. Department of Energ…

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October 3, 2024 at 7:49 PM

Making the American Dream a Reality

Email from Rep. Dan Newhouse The American Dream is our national ethos, but this day and age it is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve. Making the American Dream a Reality By Reps. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and Juan Ciscoma…

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October 2, 2024 at 2:08 PM

A Year Later, Reflecting on the October 7th Attacks

It has been nearly a year since the horrific October 7th attacks by the terrorist organization, Hamas, and it is crucial to reflect on what has happened since. Weekly Column - October 2, 2024 A Year Later, Reflecting on the October 7th A…

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September 27, 2024 at 8:57 PM

Honoring Our Gold Star Families

Our service members and their families have made great sacrifices in service to their country, and it is important that they are not forgotten. Honoring Our Gold Star Families I introduced the Gold Star Families Remembrance Week Resolution, …

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September 25, 2024 at 2:52 PM

Rolling on the River: Hydropower as a Reliable Form of Clean Energy

With new and improving clean energy sources on the rise across the country, this Clean Energy Week I am highlighting our most reliable form of baseload energy—hydropower. Weekly Column - September 25, 2024 Rolling on the Riv…

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September 20, 2024 at 9:31 PM

Reforming the Endangered Species Act for Species and Landowners

Yesterday, my legislation, the Endangered Species (ESA) Amendments Act, passed out of the House Natural Resources Committee. Reforming the Endangered Species Act for Species and Landowners Yesterday, my legislation, the Endangered Species (E…

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September 18, 2024 at 2:20 PM

Reforming the ESA for the Sake of Species and Landowners

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) has long been misused to halt development due to confusion by some between conservation and preservation, impacting our region. Weekly Column - September 18, 2024 Reforming the ESA for the Sake of Species…

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September 13, 2024 at 8:31 PM

A Victory for American Agriculture

This week, the United States took a stand against one of our greatest foreign adversaries, the CCP. A Victory for American Agriculture This week, the United States took a stand against one of our greatest foreign adversaries, the Chinese Com…

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September 11, 2024 at 1:41 PM

Plucking the Weeds from the Garden

For too long, the federal government has been blind to the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) purchases of American farmland. Weekly Column - September 11, 2024 Plucking the Weeds from the Garden For too long, the federal governm…

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September 6, 2024 at 7:46 PM

Supporting the American Worker

Labor Day is a time-honored tradition where we as Americans recognize the hardworking men and women who are the backbone of our great nation. Weekly Column - September 6, 2024 Supporting the American Worker Labor Day is a time…

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August 29, 2024 at 7:41 PM

Understanding the Dangers of Fentanyl This School Year

The new school year is beginning for many, but before the bell rings, I want to address the increasing dangers we see from opioids in our schools. Weekly Column - August 29, 2024 Understanding the Dangers of Fentanyl This School Year …

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August 21, 2024 at 8:23 PM

America's Report Card

As the summer comes to a close and the new school year is looming, I would be remiss if I did not discuss Washington's education report card. Weekly Column - August 21, 2024 America's Report Card As the summer comes to a close…

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August 7, 2024 at 4:08 PM

Firefighters Need All the Resources We Can Offer

States across the western United States are being ravaged by intense wildfires, especially here in Washington. Weekly Column - August 7, 2024 Firefighters Need All the Resources We Can Offer States across the western United S…

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August 2, 2024 at 8:30 PM

August District Work Period is Beginning

With Congress in recess for the month of August, I’ll be taking a break from sending out this newsletter every week while my son and I prepare for harvest on the farm. August District Work Period is Beginning With Congress in recess for the month of Augu…

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August 1, 2024 at 2:15 PM

Congress Is In Recess, But I Am Not

This week starts the annual August recess in Congress, and while there is a pause in legislative activity, I will be working hard here in Central Washington. Weekly Column - August 1, 2024 Congress Is In Recess, But I Am Not T…

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July 26, 2024 at 8:31 PM

A Victory for Rural America

This week, the FY25 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act PASSED the House of Representatives. Wildfire Resource Center The catastrophic wildfires facing our region are, unfortunately, something that we have come to …

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July 25, 2024 at 6:50 PM

Ag Tour Wrap Up: We Have Work to Do

Our state is home to over 35,000 farms that generate more than $21 billion in revenue every year. That’s why last week I hit the road to hear from producers throughout Central Washington about the cha Weekly Column - July 25, 2024 Ag Tou…

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July 20, 2024 at 12:45 AM

Central Washington Ag Week

This week, I held my annual Ag Tour, where I visited agricultural facilities, spoke with producers, and discussed the challenges facing our agricultural sector. Central Washington Ag Week This week, I held my annual Ag Tour, where I visited numerous agricultur…

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July 18, 2024 at 4:24 PM

Addressing Veterans Healthcare in Central Washington

During my time meeting with veterans all across Central Washington, I have heard time and time again that the VA has made the healthcare process exceedingly difficult. Weekly Column - July 18, 2024 Addressing Veterans Healthcare in Centr…

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July 12, 2024 at 8:31 PM

I Want to Hear from You: Discussing the Proposed Removal of the Lower Snake River Dams

RSVPs are recommended to save time, but not required. I Want to Hear from You: Discussing the Proposed Removal of the Lower Snake River Dams The Pacific Northwest is fortunate to have the Snake River Dams providing approximately 3,800 megawatts …

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July 11, 2024 at 8:35 PM

Uncovering the CCP’s Role in the Fentanyl Crisis

The CCP’s blend of geopolitics and corruption violates international law and has caused immense suffering in Central Washington, the United States, and across the globe. Weekly Column - July 11, 2024 Uncovering the CCP's Role in the Fent…

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July 11, 2024 at 7:28 PM

YOU'RE INVITED: Snake River Dams Public Forum

Next week, I will be hosting, alongside local leaders, a public forum to discuss how the proposed removal of the Lower Snake River Dams would impact residents, business owners, farmers, and everyone i YOU'RE INVITED: Snake River Dams Public Forum …

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July 5, 2024 at 11:57 PM

Introducing Mobile Office Hours

Central Washington is a beautiful region, but did you know that it is larger than nine states? That's why I am making it a priority to re-start mobile office hours. Introducing Mobile Office Hours Central Washington is a beautiful region, but did you kno…

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July 3, 2024 at 2:28 PM

To Be a Patriot

“May the sun in his course visit no land more free, more happy, more lovely, than this our own country.” Weekly Column - July 3, 2024 To Be a Patriot Nearly 60 years after the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, at a…

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June 29, 2024 at 3:05 PM

Responsible National Security Funding

This week the House of Representatives passed the Homeland Security, Department of Defense, and State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Acts. Responsible National Security Funding This week the House of Representatives passed the Homeland Secu…

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June 26, 2024 at 5:48 PM

Rural Healthcare Takes Many Forms in Central Washington

Making our communities better will always be my top priority—not just as your representative, but as a neighbor. Weekly Column - June 26, 2024 Rural Healthcare Takes Many Forms in Central Washington Between late nights attendi…

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June 21, 2024 at 9:02 PM

Another Week In Central Washington, New CCP Efforts

This week I was selected to lead the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) Fentanyl Policy Working Group. Leading New Effort to Combat CCP's Fentanyl Industry This week I …

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June 14, 2024 at 10:11 PM

Preventing the Chinese Communist Party from Undermining Our National Security Institutions

This week, I introduced the No American Land for Communist China Act to prevent the CCP from purchasing land adjacent to federally owned land. Preventing the Chinese Communist Party from Undermining Our National Security Institutions This week, I …

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June 14, 2024 at 1:48 AM

Our Border Crisis Has Reached a Boiling Point

Border security is national security, and if the federal government does not adopt a comprehensive approach to protecting our southern border, illegal migration rates will continue to skyrocket Weekly Column - June 13, 2024 Our Border Cr…

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June 7, 2024 at 11:56 PM

Fully Funding our Veterans Programs

This week, I voted YES on the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs funding bill. Fully Funding our Veterans Programs This week, I voted YES on the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs funding bill. I am proud to support this bill that…

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June 6, 2024 at 3:38 PM

Hot Days, High Prices

In the past, families could go to the grocery store and expect to spend a little over $100 when shopping for a summer party, but with inflation still up, that is no longer the case. Weekly Column - June 6, 2024 Hot Days, High Prices …

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May 31, 2024 at 10:59 PM

Honoring Our Fallen on Memorial Day

The United States can remain the land of the free, only because of the brave. Honoring Our Fallen on Memorial Day On Memorial Day, I joined the Brewster American Legion Post 97 at Locust Grove Cemetery to honor the brave men and women who have …

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