Congressman Doc Hastings

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  • Hastings, Reichert and McDermott Advocate for Washington Growers
    Oct 31, 2012  - Congressmen Dave Reichert (R-WA), Jim McDermott (D-WA) and Doc Hastings (R-WA) have led a group of 15 Members of the House of Representatives in writing a letter to the Indonesian Minister of Agriculture and Minister of Trade requesting that they reconsider two new regulations that would make it mor... More
  • Expanding Washington Trade Opportunities
    Oct 26, 2012  - Millions of Americans across the nation are still looking for work and there is no question that Congress’s focus must remain on job creation. In trade-dependent states like Washington, this in part means preserving access and opening up new overseas markets for our goods and services. A recent repo... More
  • Agriculture Spotlight: Hops
    Sep 28, 2012  - With the start of Oktoberfest, people around the world will gather to celebrate the craft of brewing beer. While the tradition of Oktoberfest originated in Munich, Germany, today Central Washington plays a key role in this celebration. 78 percent of the hops – which are a key ingredient in flavoring... More
  • Around Central Washington
    Aug 31, 2012  - Most of the year, Members of Congress must travel to Washington, DC to vote on important issues. In August Congress is out of session and not voting, which gives Members of Congress an opportunity to meet with constituents to get their view on issues of local and national importance. I’d like to sha... More
  • Promoting Policies to Help Our Farmers Succeed
    Jul 20, 2012  - Earlier this month, the House Agriculture Committee passed legislation, by a bipartisan vote, to reauthorize the Farm Bill for five years. While this bill is far from perfect, it includes a number of reforms that reduce federal spending while continuing key investments in programs that help our grow... More
  • Hastings Joins Bipartisan Letter to Encourage Fair Access to Mexico for Central Washington Potato Growers
    Jun 15, 2012  - On Monday, Congressman Doc Hastings joined 14 other Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in sending a letter to United States Trade Ambassador Ron Kirk, urging him to pressure Mexico to allow fair access for U.S. fresh potatoes. “For far too long, Mexico has restricted access to fresh potato... More
  • Hastings and Reichert Rally Congressional Support to Keep Indonesia Market Open
    Jun 14, 2012  - Representatives Doc Hastings and Dave Reichert were joined by 19 colleagues in sending a letter to Ambassador Ron Kirk last week. The letter urges him to pursue all available resources in maintaining access to the Indonesian market for U.S. fresh produce. “Our growers have proven time and again that... More
  • Hastings Joins House Republicans in Introducing the Domestic Energy and Jobs Act
    Jun 7, 2012  - House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04) yesterday joined House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (CA-22) and other House Republicans in introducing the Domestic Energy and Jobs Act, a package of American energy production bills, including five from the Natural Resources Committee,... More
  • House Acts to Address Threat of Predatory Birds to Northwest Salmon
    Jun 6, 2012  - Language authored by Congressman Doc Hastings to direct federal agencies to protect Northwest salmon from predatory birds on the Columbia River passed the House of Representatives as a part of H.R. 5325 today by a vote of 255 to 165. “It only makes sense to focus scarce federal resources on the most... More
  • Language Preventing Taxpayer Dollars from Supporting Condit Dam Removal passes House
    Jun 6, 2012  - The House passed H.R. 5325 today, which includes language authored by Congressman Doc Hastings to ensure that taxpayers are not responsible for the costs associated with PacifiCorps’ promised mitigation of its decision to remove Condit Dam. Hastings supported this bill, which passed by a vote of 255... More