Representative Dan Newhouse, Republican from Washington

Dan Newhouse

Representative · Washington · Republican

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
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2015–Present

    Represented Washington's 4th congressional district for 6 terms.

  • Director, Washington State Department of Agriculture

    2009–2013

    Appointed by Governor Christine Gregoire to lead the state’s agriculture department.

  • State Representative, Washington House of Representatives (15th District)

    2003–2009

    Served four terms representing the 15th district in eastern Yakima County.

  • Farmer, Sunnyside, Washington

    Owned and operated a farm in Sunnyside producing hops, tree fruit, grapes, and alfalfa prior to his election to Congress.

Policy Focus
Water Resources Development13%
Native Americans11%
Armed Forces and National Security9%
Government Operations and Politics8%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Dan Newhouse's record in Congress.

  • 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.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on Agriculture
  • House Committee on Appropriations
  • House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party

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