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Larsen and Kim: U.S. Involvement in NATO Innovation Fund Will Strengthen NATO Defense and Security

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Reps. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Andy Kim (NJ-03) introduced a bill authorizing the United States to participate in and contribute up to $200 million over 10 years to the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF), which plays a crucial role in fostering innovation and collaboration across the alliance to strengthen NATO defense and security and enhance resilience against strategic competitors.

Larsen: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Delivers $18.3 Million to Improve Northwest Washington Port Infrastructure

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is awarding $18,379,375 in Port Infrastructure Improvement Program (PIDP) grant funding to the Port of Anacortes and the Lummi Nation for two projects aimed at improving and modernizing port infrastructure.

Larsen Introduces Bill to Improve and Expand AI Education for U.S. Servicemembers

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“Artificial intelligence is no longer the future – it is the here and now,” said Larsen, who previously served on the Armed Services Committee for 22 years. “The Next Generation Military Education Act ensures servicemembers get the critical tools they need to meet today’s global challenges while developing in-demand skills and knowledge to master AI.”

Larsen and Gluesenkamp Perez Introduce Bill to Expand Funding for Local Drug Task Forces to Combat Opioid Epidemic

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Reps. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) introduced the End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act to establish a dedicated federal funding stream to help multi-jurisdictional drug task forces combat opioid trafficking in Washington state and across the country.

Larsen: Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, Sustainable Aviation is Taking Off in Washington State

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The Federal Aviation Administration awarded a total of $38 million to four innovative projects in Washington state aimed at accelerating the production and use of sustainable aviation fuels and low-emission aviation technologies. The funding comes from FAA’s Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition grant initiative, which was established by the Inflation Reduction Act.