WA · DISTRICT 4

Dan Newhouse

RepublicanWashingtonCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on January 3, 2025 Source ↗

What they said 11

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (11)Campaign (5)In office (6)

Campaign position · commitment · Original date not established

Energy & environment

Ensure federal obligations to clean up Hanford are met

AI-assisted summary

In his 2024 House campaign, Newhouse says he will work to ensure the federal government meets its legal and moral obligations to clean up the Hanford Site. He identifies the cleanup as an issue affecting Central Washington.

Context: The passage does not specify a cleanup plan, funding level or timeline. Original 2024 candidate questionnaire, not a new 2026 pledge. The original interview date is not established.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Foreign affairs & defense

Continue support for Israel against Hamas

AI-assisted summary

In his 2024 House campaign, Newhouse supports continued U.S. backing for Israel, which he calls a close ally, in its fight against Hamas. He does not call for stricter conditions on U.S. support or on Israel’s use of American weapons.

Context: Original 2024 candidate questionnaire, not a new 2026 pledge. The original interview date is not established.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Immigration Agriculture & food

Support the Farm Workforce Modernization Act

AI-assisted summary

In his 2024 House campaign, Newhouse supports his Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which he says would provide the agriculture industry with legal, reliable workers and make it harder for people who enter the country illegally to work. He presents the bill as part of a broader immigration solution.

Context: The passage does not give the bill’s specific eligibility rules or other provisions. Original 2024 candidate questionnaire, not a new 2026 pledge. The original interview date is not established.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Immigration

Close the southern border

AI-assisted summary

In his 2024 House campaign, Newhouse says the United States should close the southern border to discourage illegal immigration. He links the border crisis to the federal administration’s approach and says comprehensive immigration reform is needed for a lasting solution.

Context: Original 2024 candidate questionnaire, not a new 2026 pledge. The original interview date is not established.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Energy & environment Transportation & infrastructure

Oppose breaching the Lower Snake River dams

AI-assisted summary

In his 2024 House campaign, Newhouse says Congress should defend the Lower Snake River dams and opposes efforts to breach them. He points to their role in providing hydroelectric power, transportation, irrigation and recreation in Central Washington.

Context: Original 2024 candidate questionnaire, not a new 2026 pledge. The original interview date is not established.

While serving · legislative priority · Original date not established

Agriculture & food

Prohibit Chinese purchases of U.S. agricultural land

AI-assisted summary

Dan Newhouse led House colleagues in introducing the Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People’s Republic of China Act. The bill would prohibit the People’s Republic of China from purchasing U.S. agricultural land.

Context: The page identifies this as an introduced bill; it does not specify the bill’s detailed scope or exceptions.

While serving · legislative priority · Original date not established

Healthcare

Make Astria Toppenish eligible for critical access hospital status

AI-assisted summary

Newhouse introduced legislation to allow Astria Toppenish to be designated as a Critical Access Hospital. The hospital is currently ineligible for certain rural hospital support because of its geographic and economic circumstances and the number of patients it serves.

Context: The legislation would address eligibility for Astria Toppenish specifically; it is described as introduced, not enacted.

While serving · Original date not established

Healthcare

Provide care for vulnerable people

AI-assisted summary

Newhouse supports providing care for the country’s most vulnerable citizens as part of a patient-centered approach to health care. He says this approach should increase access and make insurance more affordable.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

While serving · Original date not established

Healthcare

Protect patients with preexisting conditions

AI-assisted summary

Newhouse supports protections for patients with preexisting conditions as part of his preferred approach to health care. He also calls for a system centered on patients rather than mandates and uniform rules.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

While serving · Original date not established

Healthcare

Allow health insurance purchases across state lines

AI-assisted summary

Newhouse supports allowing Americans to buy health insurance across state lines. He presents this as part of a patient-centered approach intended to increase access and make insurance more affordable.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.