Your Voice in Congress: July 17, 2026 Update from Rep. Baumgartner
stage as they compete in a series of high-intensity challenges designed to test strength, speed, agility, teamwork
Search
Full-text search across every press release in the archive. Matches the title and body, with English stemming, “vote” catches “voted” and “voting.”
48 results for “high” · Republicans · Washington
Baumgartner Issues Statement on Final Passage of FY27 NDAA
manufacture the munitions; ARA recently opened an industrial high-bay facility in Spokane, Washington to support RAS manufacturing
Op-ed: Powering AI: BPA Must Play a Critical Role
operating one of the nation's largest high-voltage transmission networks. That system helped fuel the region
Op-ed: Now is the time to reform our agricultural labor laws
known among farmers and ranchers. Our region produces high-quality specialty crops, many of which are labor-intensive … driver of that last-place ranking is the high cost of labor. While many employers would prefer
Baumgartner Announces $20.8 Million DOT Award for Spokane Valley’s Sullivan & Trent Interchange Project
years old, has been rated as “structurally deficient,” “high risk,” and in “poor” condition. Further, the low-clearance
Michael Baumgartner seeks another two years in Congress
their lowest in 50 years . Inflation remains high, however: a June report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Baumgartner Mans the Washington State Booth after Gov. Ferguson Decided NOT to Participate
Baumgartner . “At a time when our state has high unemployment rates and some of the highest energy prices
Newhouse Applauds House Passage of the Farm Bill
Central Washington about their continued struggles due to high input prices, market disruptions, and labor costs,” said
Newhouse Votes to Advance Agriculture Appropriations Bill
Othello Community Hospital, a rural hospital with a high volume of labor and delivery. ### Issues : Agriculture Energy
Newhouse Leads Letter Urging USDA to Address Understaffing at FSA, NRCS
country are at a breaking point due to high input costs and market disruption, and this assistance
Op-ed: Rural America is in trouble. Congress needs to pass the farm bill.
farmers and ranchers who are struggling due to high input costs and market uncertainty have made clear that
Baumgartner Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Tighten Controls on Sensitive Chipmaking Equipment
unilaterally if necessary. The stakes are too high to wait.” – Chris Griswold, Policy Director, American Compass “FDD Action
Congressman Baumgartner Urges Gov. Ferguson to Help Deliver Relief at the Pump
rest of the state.” Baumgartner noted that the high cost of fuel is compounding the cost
Newhouse Votes to Advance Farm Bill from Committee
farmers and ranchers who are struggling due to high input costs and market uncertainty,” said Rep. Newhouse
Baumgartner Announces Winner of Classroom to the Capitol Contest
Bill Plucker, a longtime teacher at Walla Walla High School, has been selected as the winner of this … more than 33 years, started Walla Walla High School’s AP Government program and has inspired generations
Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Support New Organic Producers
test out of the transition period allows high quality, certified organic products to hit store shelves faster while
Newhouse Votes for National Security, Spending Reductions in Funding Package
from using the financial system. Invests in the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program to strengthen interdiction efforts … million Community Development Financial Institutions Fund: $324 million High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas: $299 million Office of Management
After Colorado Acts, Baumgartner Urges Governor Ferguson to Opt Into New Tax Credit Program for Washington
communities deserve the same access to flexible, high-quality education opportunities. Bob Ferguson needs to show that
Newhouse Introduces Pro-Nuclear Energy Legislation
achieve that goal. These projects will create new high-quality jobs, increase economic development, and make Central Washington … support new nuclear deployment and bring even more high-quality jobs to communities across the country." Chris Colbert
Newhouse Statement on USDA Relief Payments
breaking point because of supply chain issues, high input costs, and uncertainty around foreign market access. While this … struggle to make ends meet due to continued high labor costs," said Rep. Newhouse. Newhouse added, "I appreciate
Newhouse Welcomes Secretary Wright for Visit on Energy Innovation and Hanford Mission
rates low and ensuring grid reliability, even during high demand. Secretary Wright leads a press conference at PNNL
Newhouse Votes to End Government Shutdown, Secures Major Funding
expanding our Emergency Department is vital to preserving high-quality, compassionate care for the underserved populations we serve … expand, so does the need to provide high-quality accessible care. This project will expand Surgical Services
Baumgartner Bill Puts Coaches on a Budget – Salary Cap Tied to Tuition, Restoring Sanity to College Athletics
puts an end to that. College sports are highly subsidized public goods, not a professional enterprise.” “Even
Newhouse Applauds Trump Administration for Lowering Farm Guestworker Wages
been at a disadvantage for years due to high wages in the H-2A program," said Rep. Newhouse
Newhouse Celebrates 75 Years of Impact Aid with House Resolution
Schools benefitted from this funding and received a high-quality public education. I’m glad to introduce this