Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) reintroduced legislation to strengthen the federal response to seasonal and pandemic influenza (“The Influenza Act”).
"Catching the flu can mean long-term health consequences, lost time at work and school, missed time with loved ones and in severe cases, death,” said Rep. Larsen. “Strengthening U.S. flu infrastructure… Read more »
Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement:
“I am glad that Northwest Washington businesses that paid Trump’s illegal tariffs can begin to claim refunds today.
“The tariffs have damaged businesses and driven up costs for hard-working families. These refunds force the Trump administration to return the dollars it stole from local businesses.
“I will keep… Read more »
Today, Economic Alliance of Snohomish County (EASC) and Herald Media named Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) the recipient of the 2026 Henry M. Jackson Award.
“It is an honor to represent my friends and neighbors in Northwest Washington in Congress, and it is a responsibility I never take for granted,” said Rep. Larsen. “Scoop Jackson set an example for me in public service. We… Read more »
Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) today welcomed the Major Disaster Declaration for Washington state following the severe storms and flooding that hit the state in December.
“This is great news for the Northwest Washington communities that were hit hard by the December floods and need federal support to recover,” said Rep. Larsen. “Yesterday, I visited flood-affected communities,… Read more »
Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democratic Leadership in the following statement:
“Donald Trump is completely unhinged. His statement threatening to eradicate an entire civilization shocks the conscience and requires a decisive congressional response. The House must come back into session immediately and vote to end this… Read more »
Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) has requested $77,113,331 for 20 local projects in the Fiscal Year 2027 spending bills.
“This funding will create good-paying local jobs and improve infrastructure, public safety and education in Northwest Washington,” said Rep. Larsen. “I will keep working with local leaders to bring home federal money to support working families and strengthen our… Read more »
Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement:
“President Trump has no constitutional authority to change election law by executive order. This is an unlawful effort to suppress the right to vote. No matter what the President says, there is no proof of widespread voter fraud in our elections.
“While this Executive Order is challenged in… Read more »
Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement:
“I support the bipartisan Senate bill to pay Coasties, TSA agents, CISA experts, FEMA staff and other DHS employees who do important work protect our country. Unfortunately, House Republicans have rejected that and chosen to continue to force public servants to work without pay and Americans to… Read more »
Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement:
“Coasties keep our waterways safe, TSA agents protect the traveling public, CISA experts protect our country from cyber threats, DHS agents fight child and drug trafficking and FEMA staff respond to natural disasters like the December floods in my district and help World Cup host cities like Seattle prepare for… Read more »
Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined twelve of his colleagues from Washington and Oregon in a letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Administrator Dr. Neil Jacobs expressing their concern about the heightened risk of… Read more »
