4th District Representative Dan Newhouse has been appointed to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration.

In a statement Thursday, the Sunnyside Republican said, "It has been a priority of mine to serve on the Agriculture Subcommittee, and I am determined to ensure the funding priorities of our agricultural communities are met, from agriculture research and rural broadband expansion to strengthening our food supply chain."

Newhouse will also continue to serve on the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies as well as the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch.

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