Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, will focus on local businesses and initiatives that are growing the local economy, as well as efforts that are creating opportunity, during his time in Northwest Washington over the next week. Larsen will tour local manufacturers to learn more about how they are growing and creating jobs, as well as what he can do to support these successful local initiatives. He… Read more »

 Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, voted for and the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill this week to invest in Amtrak and other rail infrastructure to improve the safety and capacity of the country’s passenger rail system. The Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015, or PRRIA (H.R. 749), authorizes $7.2 billion for passenger rail over the next four years, including… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, hailed House passage today of a clean bill that will keep the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) open through September 30, 2015. Larsen voted in favor of the bill, after calling multiple times for Republicans to allow a vote on a clean bill fully funding the department. “The House chose the responsible path to governing today by passing a bill to fund… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, released the following statement today about a Government Accountability Office report indicating weaknesses with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) security systems, putting the agency at risk for cyber threats. “Our airspace is a worldwide leader in safety. But to maintain this standard, we need to protect our airspace from threats to… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, the Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee, delivered the following statement at the House Transportation and Infrastructure Aviation Subcommittee’s hearing, “Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization: Enabling a 21st Century Aviation System.” The remarks are as prepared for delivery. Good morning.  Thank you, Chairman LoBiondo,… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, called on House Republicans to vote on a clean bill to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), after the House voted down a three-week funding bill to keep the department open. “The responsible way to govern is to pass a DHS funding bill through Sept. 30. Let’s keep people on the job and pay them for the work they are doing when they are… Read more »

Small distilleries will be better positioned to grow and create new jobs if Congress passes a bill introduced today by Reps. Rick Larsen, WA-02, and Steve Stivers, OH-15. The Small Distilleries Fairness Act would help small distilleries compete on a level playing field. “Innovative local businesses like our small distilleries in Washington state are working hard to make our state a… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today condemned the terrorist group ISIL’s continued assault on religious minorities in Iraq and Syria, including their destruction of artifacts from the ancient Assyrian empire housed inside the Mosul Museum in northern Iraq. “I am deeply angered and saddened by ISIL’s continued assaults against religious minority groups in Iraq and Syria.… Read more »

As Republicans threaten to shut down the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) starting Saturday, Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, called on the GOP to stop their political games that jeopardize the ability of the federal government to do its job of serving the American people. A shutdown would mean more than 212,000 DHS employees nationwide, including 6,100 in Washington state, would either be… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today cosponsored a bill to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank, continuing his leadership to make sure Pacific Northwest businesses of all sizes have access to critical financing to sell their goods overseas. Larsen introduced and successfully advocated for passage of a bill to reauthorize and expand the Export-Import Bank in 2012. He was an original cosponsor of… Read more »