Dan Newhouse

Dan Newhouse

Years in Office

10

Bills Sponsored

160

Bills Co-Sponsored

1521

Committees

3

Dan Newhouse Biography

Dan Newhouse, a third-generation farmer from central Washington, brings deep agricultural expertise to the U.S. House as the representative for Washington’s 4th Congressional District since 2015. He focuses on water management, immigration reform for farm labor, and strengthening rural economies. Newhouse played a key role in advancing the Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project and serves on the House Appropriations Committee, shaping funding priorities for agriculture and energy. Through pragmatic leadership and a focus on local needs, he works to ensure the region’s agricultural communities remain resilient and prosperous.

Education

  • Graduate in Washington Agriculture and Forestry Leadership Program,
    (1981)
  • B.S. in Agricultural Economics, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
    (1977)

Impact & Accomplishments

Notable contributions during Dan Newhouse's congressional service.

Hanford Cleanup Funding

Secured federal funding for environmental cleanup efforts at the Hanford nuclear site in Washington.

Agricultural Guest Worker Reform

Co-sponsored the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to reform the H-2A agricultural guest worker program.

COVID-19 Relief for Farmers

Advocated for and helped deliver COVID-19 relief funds to specialty crop and dairy farmers in Central Washington.

Yakima Basin Water Project

Supported federal investment in the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan to improve water management and habitat restoration.

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