Dan Newhouse
U.S. House · WA-4 · Republicans · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · WA-4
Biography
Overview
Dan Newhouse is a Republican U.S. House representative from Washington's 4th congressional district, serving since 2015. Before his election to Congress, he served as director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture and as a member of the Washington House of Representatives. He holds a degree in agricultural economics from Washington State University and owns a 600-acre farm in Sunnyside that produces hops, tree fruit, grapes, and alfalfa. He announced in December 2025 that he will not seek a seventh term in 2026.
Career
Newhouse has championed legislation protecting American agriculture from foreign acquisition, promoting agricultural exports, and expanding renewable energy in rural communities. He has supported infrastructure for rural hospitals serving tribal lands. In Congress, he was one of only ten House Republicans who voted to impeach President Trump following the January 6 Capitol riot, citing Trump's incitement of violence and failure to act. He also voted to establish the January 6 commission. On social issues, he voted for the Respect for Marriage Act to protect same-sex marriage. He has been vocal in Congress about Chinese biotechnology development and advocated for U.S. leadership in alternative proteins for food security. Despite supporting budget cuts broadly, he has criticized cuts to agricultural programs.
Prior political experience
Newhouse was first elected to Congress in 2014, defeating Tea Party Republican Clint Didier in a race that was described as close and competitive. He faced Didier again in 2016, placing first in the blanket primary with 45.77% of votes and defeating him in the general election with 57.64% of votes. In 2018, election data shows he received 141,551 votes (62.8%), indicating a strong general election victory. In 2024, he defeated a challenge from more conservative Republican Jerrod Sessler, who criticized Newhouse's vote to impeach Trump. Newhouse is one of only two Republicans who voted to impeach Trump and won renomination and reelection in 2022 and 2024. He announced on December 17, 2025, that he will not seek a seventh term in 2026.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
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Start a campaign targeting Dan NewhouseOfficeholding history
| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th | U.S. House WA-4 | 2025–present | In progress | Dan Newhouse | — |
| 5th | U.S. House WA-4 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | Dan Newhouse | Dan Newhouse |
| 4th | U.S. House WA-4 | 2021–2023 | Term ended | Dan Newhouse | Dan Newhouse |
| 3rd | U.S. House WA-4 | 2019–2021 | Term ended | Dan Newhouse | Dan Newhouse |
| 2nd | U.S. House WA-4 | 2017–2019 | Term ended | Dan Newhouse | Dan Newhouse |
| 1st | U.S. House WA-4 | 2015–2017 | Term ended | — | Dan Newhouse |
Committee assignments
- Forestry and HorticultureHouseChair· 2025–present
- Homeland SecurityHouse· 2025–present
- Energy and Water Development and Related AgenciesHouse· 2025–present
- House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist PartyHouse· 2025–present
- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related AgenciesHouse· 2025–present
- Conservation, Research, and BiotechnologyHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 7406
Meeting Demand for Organic Produce Act
Feb 5, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7074
Keeping Public Lands Out of Adversarial Hands Act
Jan 14, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6474
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the meaning and eligibility of energy communities for purposes of the increased renewable electricity production and increased clean electricity investment credit rates.
Dec 4, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6277
SAWMILL Act
Nov 21, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6220
MIRACLE Act of 2025
Nov 20, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4712
Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act
Jul 23, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4345
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the definition of critical access hospital under the Medicare program to include certain hospitals on Indian reservations.
Jul 10, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4258
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the definition of critical access hospital under the Medicare program to include certain hospitals on Indian reservations.
Jun 30, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 3363
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on United States-bound circumvented cargo through Canada or Mexico and entering the United States.
May 13, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 3011
United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act
Apr 24, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 7954
Don Young Doug LaMalfa Indian Buffalo Management Act
Mar 17, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7325
Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2026
Feb 3, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7177
Protecting Girls with Turner Syndrome Act of 2026
Jan 21, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6875
AI OVERWATCH Act
Dec 18, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6496
Specialty Crop & Wine Producer Tariff Relief Act
Dec 5, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6279
Urban Canal Modernization Act
Nov 21, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6229
Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act Amendments of 2025
Nov 20, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6010
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the enhanced premium tax credit, and for other purposes.
Nov 10, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5981
VA Billing Accountability Act
Nov 7, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5789
Donald J. Trump Congressional Gold Medal Act
Oct 17, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | U.S. House WA-4 | Won | 62.82% |
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