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Dan Newhouse

Republican
US Congress Twitter/X
#354
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3,448
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26,832 followers

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20 posts

Today, I had the opportunity to join members of the American Legion Post, officers of the VFW, and the American Legion Auxiliary in Sunnyside to share a few words this Memorial Day. It was an hon...

District & State Issues Veterans Affairs May 25, 2026 View on X
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On Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.  Take a moment today to pause and remember all those who have fallen defending the freedoms we hol...

Defense & National Security Armed Forces Veterans Affairs May 25, 2026 View on X
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No veteran should lose their Second Amendment rights due to financial circumstances.   That's why I supported the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act this week, which stops this injustice and ens...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Second Amendment Veterans Affairs May 22, 2026 View on X
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Sugar growers are a critical part of our agricultural industry, but foreign, sugar-producing countries continue to engage in discriminatory trade practices. That's why I was pleased to join over 1...

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Trade Policy Tariffs May 21, 2026 View on X
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Home ownership remains a goal for many young American families, but affordability continues to be an obstacle. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act addresses the barriers of new home construction, ...

Housing & Urban Development Affordable Housing HUD First-Time Buyers May 20, 2026 View on X
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I was pleased to support the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill.    This legislation builds on House Republicans’ commitment to supporting veterans...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Veterans Affairs Veterans Healthcare Mental Health May 15, 2026 View on X
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Today, I joined 78 of my House colleagues on a bipartisan letter to United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer. We highlighted struggles facing our specialty crop farmers, unfair ...

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Trade Policy Trade Agreements USMCA May 12, 2026 View on X
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Yesterday, I was pleased to convene dozens of industry leaders, state legislators, and stakeholders in Moses Lake for a Central Washington Energy Summit. From the only nuclear power reactor in the...

Environment & Energy Nuclear Energy Clean Energy May 12, 2026 View on X
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This National Police Week, join me in thanking our officers for their bravery and dedication to the safety of our families and communities. We honor and remember all officers who have lost their li...

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement Police Reform May 11, 2026 View on X
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Rural America is in dire straits. That's why I was pleased to vote in support of the Farm Bill—critical bipartisan legislation to strengthen support for the over 250 specialty crop growers in the...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Farm Bill Conservation Trade Policy Bipartisan Apr 30, 2026 View on X
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@USDA needs adequate staffing to best implement important programs like the U.S. Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program. That's why I led a letter along with 14 of my House colleagues to USDA urgi...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Farm Bill Apr 23, 2026 View on X
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America needs more energy. That is why I'm pleased that the House overwhelmingly passed S. 1020, known as the "Build More Hydro" bill—@SteveDaines' Senate companion to my legislation in the House ...

Environment & Energy Clean Energy Water Infrastructure Apr 21, 2026 View on X
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As a third-generation farmer, I know how important agriculture is to our economy in Central Washington. Farm country is in dire straits.   That's why, in my latest op-ed in @agripulse , I explain w...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Farm Bill Apr 20, 2026 View on X
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Specialty crops like hops and mint play a key role in Central Washington's agricultural economy. I emphasized to @SecRollins how important these crops are, and that these farmers need additional as...

Policy Announcements & Executive Action Farm Bill Apr 17, 2026 View on X
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I enjoyed meeting with the Public Power Council to discuss the importance of hydropower to meet growing power demand and ongoing litigation impacting the Lower Snake River Dams. The dams and salm...

Environment & Energy Clean Energy Water Infrastructure Endangered Species Apr 17, 2026 View on X
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The 2024 Retreat Fire devastated the Yakima Valley, burning more than 45,000 acres in its wake and severely damaging the Yakima-Tieton Irrigation Canal. This canal is vital, supporting thousands o...

Policy Announcements & Executive Action Water Infrastructure Wildfire Apr 16, 2026 View on X
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Today, at the @HouseAppropsGOP Homeland Security budget hearing, ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons stressed how the ongoing Democrat shutdown is crippling child exploitation investigations and hinderi...

Immigration & Border Security Government Shutdown ICE Apr 16, 2026 View on X
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I want to thank ⁦@SecretaryWright⁩ for affirming the Trump Administration’s support for the Lower Snake River Dams. These critical pieces of infrastructure are essential to affordable, reliable e...

Environment & Energy Clean Energy Water Infrastructure Apr 15, 2026 View on X
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Congratulations to my friend, @JayObernolte on his unanimous selection to Chair the Republican Policy Committee. I look forward to working with you and advancing meaningful, conservative solutions ...

Party Politics & Leadership Republican Party Apr 15, 2026 View on X
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Rank History

Jun 2026
-1 #354
May 2026
-63 #353
Apr 2026
#290

Content Categories

Legislative & Congressional Activity 10
Environment & Energy 8
Economic Policy & Federal Budget 4
District & State Issues 4
Immigration & Border Security 3

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Posts
196
Dan: 41 ↓
Likes
200,555
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Comments
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Avg Likes
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Avg Comments
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Benchmarker Score
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Posts/Week
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Avg Post Length
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