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McMorris Rodgers Statement on the Fiscal Responsibility Act

By NE Washington News Report | Jun 5, 2023

Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Responsibility Act (H.R. 3746).

Mental Health Awareness Month

By NE Washington News Report | Jun 2, 2023

People of all ages are in despair and suffering from the mental health crisis that is sweeping the nation.

The Supreme Court Agrees

By NE Washington News Report | Jun 1, 2023

Great news! The Supreme Court just handed down a huge victory for farmers, ranchers and landowners.

House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Save Lives

By NE Washington News Report | May 31, 2023

Illicit fentanyl is one of the greatest threats we face as a nation.

McMorris Rodgers Bill to Combat Fentanyl Crisis Passes House

By NE Washington News Report | May 30, 2023

The House of Representatives today passed the HALT Fentanyl Act (H.R. 467) with bipartisan support by a vote of 289-133.

Eastern Washington Veterans Deserve Better

By NE Washington News Report | May 29, 2023

Last week, I was made aware of the possibility that staffing at Mann-Grandstaff could be cut by more than 15% due to a $35 million budget deficit caused by the failed Oracle Center Electronic Health Record (EHR) System.

McMorris Rodgers Leads Passage of Health Care, Broadband, and Energy Bills Through Full Committee

By NE Washington News Report | May 28, 2023

Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) today led the House Energy and Commerce Committee in marking up and passing nineteen bills to lower health care costs and increase transparency, bolster America’s energy supply, and lift barriers that are hindering deployment of broadband.

McMorris Rodgers Demands VA Secretary Commit to Preventing Cuts at Spokane, Walla Walla Medical Centers

By NE Washington News Report | May 27, 2023

Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) today demanded Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough commit to preventing cuts to staff or services at the medical centers in Spokane and Walla Walla.

McMorris Rodgers: American Tax Dollars Should Not Be Funneled to China

By NE Washington News Report | May 26, 2023

Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) led today’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee in demanding answers as to why the Department of Energy (DOE) is spending hundreds of billions of dollars to implement rush-to-green policies that will devastate our economy and eliminate choices for consumers with one size fits all mandates.

McMorris Rodgers Delivers Opening Remarks on Oversight and Reauthorization of NTIA

By NE Washington News Report | May 25, 2023

Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) delivered opening remarks at today’s Communication and Technology Subcommittee hearing on the oversight and reauthorization of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).

McMorris Rodgers, Mast Introduce Wounded Warrior Bill of Rights

By NE Washington News Report | May 24, 2023

Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) joined Congressman Brian Mast in introducing the bipartisan Wounded Warrior Bill of Rights Act to cut through red tape, improve transparency, and increase accountability for wounded warriors.

McMorris Rodgers Helps Advance Permitting Reform Package to Speed up Broadband Deployment

By NE Washington News Report | May 23, 2023

Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) today led the House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee in marking up a comprehensive permitting reform package to break down the regulatory barriers that are preventing broadband deployment to unserved communities in Eastern Washington and across the country.

McMorris Rodgers Announces 2023 Congressional Art Competition Winner: Nicole Kenney from Kettle Falls

By NE Washington News Report | May 22, 2023

Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) today announced Nicole Kenney as the winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for Washington’s Fifth Congressional District.

McMorris Rodgers Opening Statement on Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Cyberattacks

By NE Washington News Report | May 21, 2023

Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) delivered opening remarks at today’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee on how to prevent bad actors and adversaries from undermining America’s national security, economy, and way of life through cyberattacks.

McMorris Rodgers Helps Advance Bills to Protect Gas Stoves, Bolster Energy Reliability and Security

By NE Washington News Report | May 20, 2023

The Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act to ban imports of Russian uranium.

McMorris Rodgers Announces Plans to Advance Comprehensive Permitting Reform Package to Close the Digital Divide

By NE Washington News Report | May 19, 2023

Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) today continued leading to remove regulatory red tape, deploy broadband faster, get Americans across the country connected, and close the digital divide once and for all.

McMorris Rodgers to Sec. Granholm: People Need Affordable and Reliable Energy

By NE Washington News Report | May 18, 2023

Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) today brought Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm before the Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee to answer questions about how her agency plans to use its budget to implement the Biden administration’s misguided efforts to shut down American energy.

McMorris Rodgers on Broadband: “We Need to Reduce the Burdens to Deployment”

By NE Washington News Report | May 17, 2023

Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) delivered opening remarks at today’s Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing to conduct robust oversight of the billions of dollars in broadband funding Congress has authorized to close the digital divide.

McMorris Rodgers Warns of EPA’s Spending Surge While Americans Pay for Record Inflation

By NE Washington News Report | May 16, 2023

Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) delivered opening remarks at today’s Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee hearing on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) FY24 budget.

McMorris Rodgers Welcomes House Agriculture Chairman to Eastern Washington

By NE Washington News Report | May 15, 2023

Last Thursday, Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) welcomed House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson to Eastern Washington.

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