What Dan Newhouse said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary milestone in the history of American reclamation, Western agriculture, and responsible local stewardship. On June 30, 2026, the Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District in Quincy, Washington, made its final construction repayment obligation associated with its portion of the Columbia Basin Project.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor Moses Lake Police Officer Edgar Salazar for his public service and congratulate him on being named the 2026 Hometown Hero by the U.S.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today along with my colleagues Representative Michael Baumgartner and Representative Kim Schrier to join many in the Pacific Northwest community and Indian country to honor Mel Tonasket, a leader and member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.”

“Madam Chair, I rise today in support of the fiscal year 2027 agricultural appropriations legislation as well as in support of farmers, ranchers, and producers across this Nation.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor the life and legacy of the esteemed elder, Davis Washines, known to many as ``Yellowash,'' of the Yakama Nation. Washines was a Yakama citizen who took on many roles in his community.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the dedication and public service of Police Chief Ken Roske, who recently retired after nearly four decades with the Pasco Police Department.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate Julie and Juergen Grieb of Treveri Cellars for their recognition as ``influencers'' and ``trailblazers'' in Sip Magazine. It all began in 2008 when Juergen first suspected that central Washington and Yakima Valley grapes might make a delicious sparkling wine.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my outgoing communications director, Mr. Matt Reed. Matt has been on my staff for 2\1/2\ years. During that time, he has been a crucial member of my team.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Cole for yielding. Mr. Speaker, the fiscal year 2026 Homeland Security appropriations bill is the culmination of the hard work of our committee and our staff and provides critical investments to protect the American homeland.”

“Mr. Speaker, I appreciate Mr. Moore doing this Special Order this evening. It is truly an honor and a privilege for me to join my colleagues in honoring the life and the legacy of our good friend, Doug LaMalfa.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Cole for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, over 40 days after the Senate Democrats shut down the Federal Government, we are finally reopening.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate the Washington Cattleman's Association on their 100th anniversary, an incredible milestone that ranchers in our State should be proud of. Since its inception in 1925, the Washington Cattleman's Association has been instrumental in promoting the agriculture and cattle industry in the State of Washington.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate Dr. Steven Ashby on his retirement as Director of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, Washington. Since 2015, Dr. Ashby's leadership at PNNL has driven scientific excellence and innovation, advancing the lab as a world leader in science, national security, and energy research and development.”

“Mr. Speaker, due to a previously scheduled medical procedure, I was unable to vote on Roll Call Nos. 265 and 266. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 265 and YEA on Roll Call No. 266.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today for two reasons: to honor the crew members who served aboard the USS Triton (SSRN-586) submarine, and to commend the Port of Benton for commissioning a new commemorative wall honoring the Triton and her crew.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. Schrier) for yielding. I thank all my friends and colleagues here in the Chamber of the House today. Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today, along with my colleagues from Washington state, Representatives Suzan DelBene, Rick Larsen, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Michael Baumgartner, Emily Randall, Pramila Jayapal, Kim Schrier, Adam Smith, and Marilyn Strickland, to recognize and commend the distinguished tenure of Dr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I would just like to say that I respect Mr. McGovern's opinion and his viewpoints. They may conflict with mine on many occasions, but he has the absolute right to express them on this floor, and we need to continue that tradition.”

“I am prepared to close, Mr. Speaker. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time for the purpose of closing. Mr. Speaker, I just want to say, the virtue signaling we are seeing from Republicans right now is insane.”

“Madam Speaker, pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX, I rise to give notice of my intention to raise a question of the privileges of the House. The form of the resolution is as follows: Resolution Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor a fallen hero in central Washington. Zuza served the Yakima County Sheriff's Department at the hand of Deputy Nick Ward. In her 7-year career with the sheriff's department, Zuza had an incredible record of 138 captures, including dangerous criminals and murder suspects.”