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Remember 9/11, Preparing for the Future
Sep 7, 2012
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Eleven years ago, 2,977 innocent people were killed in the largest terrorist attack on U.S. soil in our great nation’s history. The vivid memory of September 11, 2001 serves as a reminder that there are those out there who would risk everything to attack our very way of life. I believe that the sing...
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Protecting the American Flag
Jun 15, 2012
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June 14th commemorates “Flag Day” – a day when millions of American homes, schools, government buildings, businesses, and grave sites will display the symbol that captures the spirit of American ideals and freedoms – the American flag. Since 1777, the Stars and Stripes has proudly represented Americ...
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Hastings Renews Office of River Protection
Dec 14, 2011
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 which authorizes the budget authority of the Department of Defense and the national security programs of the Department of Energy. Included was a a provision added by Congressman Do...
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September 11th, Ten Years Later
Sep 9, 2011
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The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 profoundly changed our nation forever. Every day I have served Central Washington in Congress has included important business and lasting memories, however no day will remain etched in my mind so vividly as the day America was under attack. In the ten year...
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House Passes Hastings Amendment to Protect Nuclear Waste Cleanup Program
Jul 14, 2011
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Washington, D.C.—Thursday, the House of Representatives passed an amendment authored by Congressman Doc Hastings that would prevent the Department of Energy from using Fiscal Year 2012 funds to move the Office of Environmental Management under the Under Secretary for Nuclear Security. "I'm hopeful m...
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Remembering the Fallen this Memorial Day
May 20, 2011
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On Memorial Day, we honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our land of liberty. We pay tribute to a long list of American heroes—from those who fought and died to win our independence, to those who stormed the beaches at Normandy and the South Pacific to liberate millions from ty...
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Congressman Hastings Statement on the death of terrorist leader Osama bin Laden
May 2, 2011
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WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Doc Hastings released the following statement today on death of terrorist leader Osama bin Laden: “The confirmed death of Osama bin Laden is good news for the security of the American people and a victory for our continued fight against al Qaeda, radical extremism and terr...
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Members Urge NRC Chairman to Continue Yucca Mountain Review
Oct 14, 2010
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Washington, D.C.– Several leading Members of Congress asked Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Gregory Jaczko to justify his plans to halt the review of the Yucca Mountain, Nev. nuclear waste repository and urged him to move the process ahead. In a letter sent to Jaczko, four ranking Republicans...
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A Pledge to America Released
Sep 23, 2010
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We know what the Democrat plan is – with total control of Washington, D.C. they have pushed through their agenda of borrowing, spending, taxes, and bailouts. During the summer I traveled throughout Central Washington, touring small businesses and visiting with everyday Americans. I heard real concer...
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Hastings Statement on Release of “A Pledge to America”
Sep 23, 2010
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(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Congressman Doc Hastings (WA-04) released the following statement today after House Republicans unveiled A Pledge to America, a new governing agenda built to address the priorities of our nation. The Pledge is the culmination of engagement with the American people in which House...
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