WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after President Trump fired the Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden: “Carla Hayden is the People’s Librarian of Congress and the idiot decision to fire her won’t change that. “Nothing Trump does will stop us from ensuring that people have access to education and the books that challenge us to be better. “This is the time t... Read More »
Today, Rep. Larsen released the following report on his work in Congress so far this year: "I have been working hard in the 119th Congress to stand up for families and fight back against President Trump. "Here is a report on the work I have done in the first four months of this year: LISTENING TO YOU 29,352 attendees at February and March telephone town halls 106 meetings and events in Northwest W... Read More »
On Monday, May 12th, Rep. Rick Larsen will host an in-person town hall in Skagit County from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Rep. Larsen will share information about how he and House Democrats are fighting back against the Trump administration and answer questions from constituents. You can RSVP to attend the town hall here: https://larsen.house.gov/forms/form/?ID=13. RSVPs will be first come, first serve and at... Read More »
Today, Rep. Rick Larsen announced the planned departure of his Chief of Staff, Robin Chand, who will practice law for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office starting later this summer: “Robin is a lawyer at heart, and I know he has always wanted to return to Los Angeles to be near his family and to practice law. I thank Robin for his service to Washington’s Second Congressional District... Read More »
Today, Rep. Rick Larsen released a statement about the passing of his mother, Yolanda Larsen: “It is a sad day for me, my seven brothers and sisters, and mom’s friends and family. Our mom, Yolanda Jean Larsen (neé Rosenbach) died on April 29th. She just celebrated her 88th birthday this month. “Mom was the center of our lives as kids and as adults. Our house on South French Avenue in Arlington was... Read More »
Today, Rep. Rick Larsen released a statement on President Trump’s first 100 days in office: “Let’s look at some numbers to judge the President’s performance. 5.5% – the increase in the cost of eggs in Everett since Trump took office. (Source: comparing prices in Everett grocery stores.) 8.91% – the increase in the cost of gas in Washington state since Trump took office. (Source: U.S. Energy Inform... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement on ongoing peace talks between Ukraine and Russia: "In word and in action, the U.S. must continue to stand up for the young democracy in Ukraine. I don’t care what President Trump says – Putin started this war and the crisis is not over until Ukraine's borders are restored and Ukrainians have the freedom to choose thei... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Emily Randall (WA-06) sent the following letter to the director of ICE's Seattle Field Office: Dear Ms. Wamsley: We write to ask that full and fair consideration be given to Alfredo Juarez Zeferino’s request to be released from ICE custody while he undergoes immigration proceedings. At the age of 25, Mr. Juarez Zeferino is... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement on the Oval Office meeting between President Trump and the President of El Salvador Nayib Bukele: “It is illegal to deport American citizens to foreign prisons. It is illegal to imprison and deport anyone in the U.S. without due process. The Supreme Court has ordered the President to facilitate Kilmar Abrego García’s r... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (D, WA-02), along with Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, introduced the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025, legislatio... Read More »
Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Richard E. Neal, Ranking Member of the Ways & Means Committee, and Rick Larsen, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, today introduced a privileged resolution to terminate President Trump’s abuse of “emergency” authorities to impose sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports. The Reso... Read More »
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), along with Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Rep. Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Rep. Emily Randall (WA-06), Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09) and Rep. Kim Schrier (WA-08) have sent the following letter to ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons and DHS Secretary Noem. Dear Secretary Noem and Acting Director Lyons: We write to express our deep concerns over the recent a... Read More »
On Thursday, March 20, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will host a live telephone town hall to provide an update on his work to fight back against the Republican Rip-Off and answer constituents’ questions. Assistant Leader Joe Neguse will join at the beginning of the town hall to share updates from the Rapid Response Task Force and Litigation Working Group. Attendees are invited to tune in to a live stre... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Congressional Soccer Caucus Co-Chairs released the following statement: “As bipartisan co-chairs of the Congressional Soccer Caucus, we welcome President Trump’s creation of a World Cup Task Force,” said Reps. Larsen (WA-02), LaHood (IL-16), Castor (FL-14) and Bacon (NE-02). “Co-hosting the world’s largest sporting event with Canada and Mexico is a unique opportunity ... Read More »
BELLINGHAM, WA – Yesterday, Rep. Rick Larsen and Sen. Maria Cantwell sent a letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Deputy Administrator Ben Kochman expressing their strong opposition to purported plans to withhold funds for a 2025 Technical Assistance Grant to the Pipeline Safety Trust (PST). PST was created in the aftermath of the Olympic pipeline disaster in Belling... Read More »
