U.S. Representative for Washington’s 4th District
Dan Newhouse
Position · +0.32
- In office
- House 2015–now
11 years in CongressMore senior than 66% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 31%
- Immigration 7%
- Committees
- Agriculture
- Appropriations
- Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
- Bills on
- Native Americans
- Water Resources Development
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Age
- 71
2026 election
Has not filed to run for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Running for this seat
- RAmanda McKinney$982K
- RJerrod Sessler$605K
- RMatthew Boehnke$212K
- DJohn Duresky$179K
- IFavian Valencia$20K
Bottom line
- Hasn’t filed to run in 2026; 6 candidates are running for WA-4.
- Breaks with Republicans most on Economics and Public Finance: voted against them on 31% of party-line votes (15 of 49), against 7% for most Republicans.
- None of their own bills became law, but the substance of 2 of their bills did, inside other members’ bills such as S. 1020.
- Chair of the Forestry and Horticulture subcommittee (Agriculture).
Where Newhouse has influence
Roles
- Chair · Forestry and Horticulture (Agriculture)
- Agriculture · 23rd in seniority on the majority side
- Appropriations · 14th in seniority on the majority side
- Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party · 4th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
Talks most about
Stories in Newhouse’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Newhouse breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Newhouse voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 31% · 15 of 49 party 7%
- Immigration 7% · 1 of 14 party 0%
- International Affairs 7% · 1 of 14 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 4 issues where Newhouse has broken with Republicans, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Try ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Newhouse broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Ukraine Support ActOn Passage · This bill addresses the war between Russia and Ukraine by (1) providing assistance to Ukraine and certain European countries, and (2)…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.On PassageBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to financial…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Newhouse is saying
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Newhouse Statement on FBI Arrest at Hanford Field Office
Praised FBI and DOE for arresting DOE employee allegedly aiding foreign terrorist organization.
“I want to thank the FBI and DOE for their coordinated effort today in arresting an individual who allegedly exploited the trust of the U.S. Government to the benefit of a foreign terrorist organization.”
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Newhouse Introduces Resolution Honoring Gold Star Families
Introduced bipartisan resolution designating September 20-26, 2026, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week.
“Gold Star Families are living reminders that there is a price for the freedom we enjoy every day. The families of these brave men and women have suffered and paid the ultimate price so that others will not.”
Gold Star Families Remembrance Week DesignationArmed Forces and National SecurityAI-read
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Newhouse Votes For Continuing Resolution to Fund Federal Government
Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse released the following statement after the vote on the Senate Amendment H.R. 6500, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027.
“Congress has a responsibility to fund the government each fiscal year and prevent a lapse in essential services for taxpayers. This short-term continuing resolution avoids a shutdown while maintaining current spending levels and allows additional time to negotiate full-year funding measures. Senate Democrat…”
Mentions H.R. 6500 · voted Yea Sep 1, 2026, roll 646
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Newhouse Urges CMS to Create Pathway for Critical Access Hospital Status for Astria Toppenish
Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) sent a letter to Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz urging the creation of a pathway for Critical Access Hospital (CAH) status for hospitals located on Tribal lands through…
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Newhouse voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 286 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Newhouse’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 22
- Action in committee 7
- Action beyond committee 1
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
22 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 21 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Became law inside another bill (2)
- H.R. 2072 To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.Identical bill became law as S. 1020 · May 11, 2026Via S. 1020
- H.R. 956 Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025Identical bill became law as S. 160 · Jun 12, 2025Via S. 160
Newhouse’s own bill stalled, but the Congressional Research Service lists an identical bill, or one with similar text, that became law. Shown for context; not counted in the score, which follows the Center for Effective Lawmaking. How this works
Bills, 119th Congress
All 29 sponsored billsSponsored 29 (House median 25) · cosponsored 207 (median 289), 99 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Native Americans, Water Resources Development, Public Lands and Natural Resources.
- H.Res. 1552 Supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7074 Keeping Public Lands Out of Adversarial Hands ActPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Aug 31, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 3011 United States Postal Service Shipping Equity ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8986 Ensuring Rural Health Care Access for Military and Tribal Families ActHealth · Introduced May 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6277 SAWMILL ActEstablishes new sawmill assistance or support program. AI-readPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced May 19, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8703 To designate the facility of the Federal Aviation Administration located at Yakima Air Terminal in Yakima, Washington, as the "Roy A. Rutherford Air Traffic Control Tower".Transportation and Public Works · Introduced May 7, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1257 Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".Native Americans · Introduced May 4, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7406 Meeting Demand for Organic Produce ActUnable to determine bill content; no summary available. AI-readAgriculture and Food · Introduced Feb 5, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 157 | 89% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 69 | 43% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 59 | 71% |
| Energy | 38 | 76% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 76% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 31 | 84% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 86% |
| Commerce | 27 | 93% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 54% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 26 | 85% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% |
| Immigration | 16 | 81% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 71% |
| Education | 14 | 57% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 92% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Health | 7 | 57% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Emergency Management | 6 | 100% |
| Taxation | 6 | 100% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Newhouse voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RJennifer A. KiggansVA-299%agreement
- RGlenn ThompsonPA-1599%agreement
- RSteve WomackAR-398%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Newhouse most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Newhouse’s campaign raised $719K: $245K (34%) from individuals and $381K (53%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $100K.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Newhouse
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 145.
- Space Exploration Technologies Corporate PAC
- American Crystal Sugar Compay Cooperative PAC
- American Forest & Paper Association Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Newhouse this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inNewhouse’s own leadership PAC: New Energy in Washington House PAC (N.E.W. HOUSE PAC). A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Newhouse’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, WA-4Republican2015–present
Seat
- State
- Washington
- District
- 4
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 71
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-5816
460 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Richland, Yakima, Grand Coulee
- Website
- newhouse.house.gov
- RepNewhouse
- repnewhouse
Elsewhere
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