Washington's 5th Congressional District
Recent News About Washington's 5th Congressional District
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House Committee Passes McMorris Rodgers Bill to Rein In Unauthorized, Wasteful Spending
Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) released the following statement after the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability passed her Unauthorized Spending Accountability (USA) Act (H.R. 4435).
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McMorris Rodgers on Fox News: “Dr. Fauci, Others, Unlawfully Approved Billions of Taxpayer Dollars”
This morning, Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) joined America’s Newsroom on Fox News to share how she is leading House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans in an investigation to hold Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra accountable.
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E&C Investigation Reveals Key NIH Officials—Including Dr. Fauci—Likely Served Unlawfully
Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) today revealed that 14 National Institutes of Health (NIH) officials, including former National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, were not properly reappointed to their positions in December of 2021, as required by law.
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McMorris Rodgers Leads Fentanyl Roundtable with Mayor Woodward, Local Law Enforcement
On Tuesday, Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) hosted a roundtable at the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office to discuss the ongoing fentanyl crisis and the impact it’s having on communities across the region.
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McMorris Rodgers Visits Ice Harbor Dam, Underscores Importance of Columbia-Snake River System at Field Hearing
On Monday, Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) traveled to the Tri-Cities to tour Ice Harbor Dam with Representatives Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Mike Collins (GA-10), and Cliff Bentz (OR-02).
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McMorris Rodgers: Eastern Washington is Showing America What’s Possible
On Wednesday, Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) delivered opening remarks at a Western Caucus forum titled, “The Importance of Hydropower for Rural Communities.”
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McMorris Rodgers Announces $23 Million Grant for Spokane International Airport
Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) today announced the approval of a nearly $23 million grant from the Department of Transportation to Spokane Regional Airport.
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McMorris Rodgers Statement on Productive Call with VA Secretary
Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) released the following statement after a productive call with Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough this afternoon regarding the potential cuts to staff or services at Mann-Grandstaff.
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McMorris Rodgers: The Opioid and Fentanyl Crisis Hits Every Community
Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) delivered opening remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee legislative hearing responding to America’s opioid crisis.
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McMorris Rodgers Introduces FORESTS Act to Reduce Wildfire Risks, Support Timber Communities
Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) today introduced the Fostering Opportunities for Resources and Education Spending through Timber Sales (FORESTS) Act.
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Putting a Stop to Gas Stove Bans
Time and time again, Democrats have abused their power to try and control how Americans live their lives.
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McMorris Rodgers Opening Statement on Caring for Mothers, Children, and Patients
Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) delivered opening remarks at today’s Health Subcommittee legislative hearing on programs that support research for rare diseases and provide access to care for mothers, children, cancer patients, and firefighters.
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McMorris Rodgers Helps Pass Legislation to Protect Gas Stoves in Eastern Washington
Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act (H.R. 1615) and the Save Our Gas Stoves Act (H.R. 1640) to push back on Democrats’ efforts to ban gas stoves in America.
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McMorris Rodgers to NRC: American Must Lead in Nuclear Innovation
Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee focused on ensuring efficient and predictable nuclear safety regulation for a prosperous America.
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Bill Passed to Advance the Abraham Accords
As you know, supporting our ally Israel has always been a top priority of mine. It’s why I serve as co-chair of the Abraham Accords Caucus and why I’m constantly on the lookout for new ways to promote and support peace in the region.
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McMorris Rodgers Touts Legislation to Expand Hydropower in America During Hearing with FERC Leadership
Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) delivered opening remarks at today’s Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee hearing on oversight of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Specifically, the committee focused on whether or not FERC is adhering to its core mission of ensuring Americans have access to abundant, affordable, and reliable energy.
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McMorris Rodgers Introduces Bill to Unleash Clean, Reliable Hydropower Through Innovation and Licensing Reform
Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) today introduced the Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act to expand clean, renewable, reliable, and affordable hydropower production in America, as well as to promote the innovation of the next generation of hydroelectric technology.
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McMorris Rodgers Joins Fox News Sunday to Discuss Wounded Warrior Bill of Rights
Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) joined Fox News Sunday with Shannon Bream to discuss the Wounded Warrior Bill of Rights (H.R. 3517).
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McMorris Rodgers on the EPA’s Clean Power Plan: “It Will Make Life More Expensive Across the Board”
Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) delivered opening remarks at today’s Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee hearing on why the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should abandon their latest proposal on power plants, which could jeopardize reliable baseload power, make our energy crisis worse, and add new costly burdens to important energy sources like natural gas.
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McMorris Rodgers on Ensuring AM Radio is Available for Those Who Depend On it
Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) delivered opening remarks at today’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing on the importance of AM Radio to rural communities in Eastern Washington where FM reception is spotty and broadband is unreliable.