Dan Newhouse, R-4th District, joined Kurt Schrader, D-Ore., and Greg Walden, R-Ore., in introducing the resolution. âThe United States has been unfairly burdened by the outdated Columbia River Treaty, and it is long past time to stop the wealth transfer from our constituents to Canada,â said the lawmakers. âThe existing treaty punishes Northwest electric ratepayers, forcing them to pay for benefits far in excess to the value provided to the United States. âWith good faith negotiations at a standstill, we urge President (Donald) Trump to take a strong stance and issue the n...