Congressman Dan Newhouse, About

The Spokesman-Review, Dan Newhouse

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Dan earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural economics from Washington State University. He lives with his wife, Joan, in Sunnyside and he has 2 children with his late wife, Carol. 

Dan owns and operates a family farm. He previously worked as the Washington State Department of Agriculture director.

Dan Newhouse currently serves as US Representative in Congressional District 4 in Washington. He was first elected in 2014 and is serving his 5th term. He previously served as state representative for Washington Legislative District 15 for 4 terms from 2003 to 2009. 

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Opposes tax increases on working families.

Wants to increase water storage capacity.

Wants to increase water storage capacity to promote agriculture and the economy. 

Supports opening international markets and reducing trade barriers to expand exportation opportunities.

Supports opening international markets and reducing trade barriers to expand economic opportunities.

As a US representative, supported expanding telehealth and broadband internet to rural communities.

Said, "I want to cut our federal budget to lower our national debt and keep the American Dream alive for our future generations."

Wants to lower the national debt by cutting the federal budget. 

- Opposes tax increases on working families.
- Wants to increase water storage capacity to promote agriculture and the economy. 
- Supports opening international markets and reducing trade barriers to expand economic opportunities.
- As a US representative, supported expanding telehealth and broadband internet to rural communities.
- Wants to lower the national debt by cutting the federal budget. 

Economy

Believes Washington’s dams are essential for providing "clean, affordable, and renewable energy."

Believes dams are essential for providing clean, affordable, and renewable energy.

Opposes removing the Snake River Dams and believes they are important for flood control, irrigation, agriculture, and recreation.

Supports the developments made in the Hanford vitrification plant, which when completed, will treat radioactive waste at Hanford.

Supports the developments made in the Hanford vitrification plant, which will treat radioactive waste at Hanford.

Said, "It is our responsibility to be good stewards of the earth God gave us, and I believe that it is those who are closest to the land who do the best job at that. No one is incentivized to have clean air, clean earth, and clean water more than our farmers and ranchers. And the best way to achieve that is by getting the government out of their way."

Said, "It is our responsibility to be good stewards of the earth God gave us, and I believe that it is those who are closest to the land [farmers] who do the best job at that."

- Believes dams are essential for providing clean, affordable, and renewable energy.
- Opposes removing the Snake River Dams and believes they are important for flood control, irrigation, agriculture, and recreation.
- Supports the developments made in the Hanford vitrification plant, which will treat radioactive waste at Hanford.
- Said, "It is our responsibility to be good stewards of the earth God gave us, and I believe that it is those who are closest to the land [farmers] who do the best job at that."

Energy & the Environment

Believes in preserving Medicare and Social Security for all generations.

Advocates for preserving Medicare and Social Security for all generations.

Supports improving healthcare access for rural communities, including new and expecting mothers.

As US representative, advocated for the Rural MOMS Act, would improves healthcare access new and expecting mothers in rural communities. 

- Advocates for preserving Medicare and Social Security for all generations.
- Opposes abortion access.
- As US representative, advocated for the Rural MOMS Act, would improves healthcare access new and expecting mothers in rural communities. 

Healthcare

As of October 7, 2024, Dan Newhouse’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Plans to continue working with the Central Washington Fentanyl Task Force to find new ways to detect and stop fentanyl trafficking.

- Opposes gun control.
- Plans to continue working with the Central Washington Fentanyl Task Force to find new ways to detect and stop fentanyl trafficking.

Public Safety

Said, "Parents are the primary stakeholders in the lives of their children, not the government. Our education system should work with parents, not do whatever the government thinks it is best."

Supports increased parental involvement in their children's education.

Supports increased parental involvement and transparency in their children's education.

- Said, "Parents are the primary stakeholders in the lives of their children, not the government. Our education system should work with parents, not do whatever the government thinks it is best."
- Supports increased parental involvement and transparency in their children's education.

Education

Wants to defund all sanctuary cities, fully secure the border, and build a wall on the southern border.

Wants to defund sanctuary cities, build a wall on the southern border, and reform the immigration system.

Opposes allowing members of the Chinese Communist Party to buy agricultural land or land near national security sites.

Opposes allowing China to buy land near national security sites.

Believes "we have an obligation to serve those who dedicated their lives to protecting our nation and our freedoms" and said "failing care at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is unacceptable."

Believes "we have an obligation to serve those who dedicated their lives to protecting our nation and our freedoms" and "failing care at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is unacceptable."

- Wants to defund sanctuary cities, build a wall on the southern border, and reform the immigration system.
- Opposes allowing China to buy land near national security sites.
- Believes "we have an obligation to serve those who dedicated their lives to protecting our nation and our freedoms" and "failing care at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is unacceptable."

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Supports the removal of the Lower Snake River Dams.

Supports economic policies that benefit the United States Minor Outlying Islands.

Supports policies that benefit small businesses.

Supports the economy of Sint Maarten (Dutch part).

Supports the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's policies on economic issues, including trade, taxes, and small business.

Supports the preservation of the British Indian Ocean Territory.

Considers himself a conservationist and supports protecting Washington’s natural heritage.

Believes in the importance of protecting dams and ensuring community voices are heard in environmental matters.

Received the National Wheat Advocate Award by the National Association of Wheat Growers.

Opposes federal overreach in local land management.

Believes failing care at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is unacceptable.

Supports the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

Supports voting rights and fair election practices.

Believes the "Radical Left and the mainstream news media" are undermining the country and American values, and supports efforts to defend against these perceived threats.

Supports the right to vote and believes in protecting voting rights.

Believes "The Radical Left and the mainstream news media are doing everything they can to destroy our country, our values, and our God-given rights."

Believes in defending "our American Values from the Radical Left who seeks to transform our country."

Supports the Washington Mainstream Republicans.

Supports improving access to resources for first responders.

Supports the French part of Saint Martin.

Served as a member of the Columbia River Task Force, which works to enhance public safety on the river.

Supports reforming the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and holding its leadership accountable.

Believes parents and guardians should regularly supervise their children’s online activities.

Supports the election of school board members.

Supports education policies that benefit K-12 schools, higher education, and vocational training.

Supports the continued partnership with the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Supports strengthening diplomatic relations and providing humanitarian aid to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Supports strong foreign policy measures to protect American values and interests.

Believes the Hanford nuclear site was crucial for ending World War II and winning the Cold War.

Supports strong foreign policy to defend American values, including military readiness, counterterrorism, and international trade.

- Wants to defund sanctuary cities, build a wall on the southern border, and reform the immigration system.
- Believes "we have an obligation to serve those who dedicated their lives to protecting our nation and our freedoms" and "failing care at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is unacceptable."
- Opposes allowing China to buy land near national security sites.

Dan earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural economics from Washington State University.

Dan Newhouse is a farmer and businessman from Yakima Valley. He operates an 850-acre farm near Sunnyside, Washington, where he grows hops, grapes, tree fruit, and alfalfa.

As of October 8, 2024, Dan Newhouse’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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