Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today regarding his vote against H.R. 4438, the American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2014.
The Act would make the research and development tax credit permanent without providing a way to pay the expected cost of $156 billion over 10 years.
“Support for innovation has long been one of my top priorities. Research and… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today after his vote against a Republican resolution to form a committee to investigate the attacks in Benghazi, Libya in 2012 that killed four Americans.
To date, multiple panels have investigated the attacks. They have released 8 reports, interviewed dozens of witnesses, and reviewed more than 25,000 pages of documents.
“The… Read more »
Today Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, led the Washington state Congressional delegation in asking the administration to move quickly in releasing a draft rule addressing standards for tank cars carrying crude oil by rail.
The Department of Transportation submitted a proposal for safe crude-by-rail transport to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs last week.
The letter states the… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today after the passing of Billy Frank, Jr.
“Billy’s fierce and tireless advocacy for Washington state’s tribes, for the environment and for salmon populations was unparalleled. His decades of leadership leave a legacy of stronger treaty rights and healthier habitats to sustain tribal fishing for generations to… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, released the following statement after the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) voted to approve the final report on the 2010 Tesoro refinery explosion in Anacortes that killed seven employees.
“Completing the investigation into the tragic refinery explosion is a critical step in providing the Anacortes community with needed closure and in allowing the industry… Read more »
Reps. Rick Larsen, WA-02, and Suzan DelBene, WA-01, sent a letter today asking the National Marine Fisheries Service and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to support a strong hatchery program for salmon and steelhead in Washington state. The state announced a legal settlement last week resulting in only some winter steelhead being released, potentially delaying or canceling… Read more »
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced it will publish an interim final rule to establish the U.S. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel Card Program, an initiative that Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, led by introducing and passing The APEC Business Travel Cards Act of 2011.
The Act allows American business and government personnel traveling to the Asia-Pacific… Read more »
Military Construction spending bill also includes priorities for Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted in favor of helping veterans get the benefits they deserve. During consideration of a military construction spending bill, Larsen led efforts to direct the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to expand its medical care to include more comprehensive… Read more »
Congressmen Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) and Rick Larsen (D-Wash.) introduced a bill today to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to establish a United States Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs. Currently, 20 government agencies are handling Arctic policy. Under this legislation, an Ambassador would be charged with all coordination and serve as Chair of the… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement regarding the Department of Transportation’s proposal addressing the surface transportation bill reauthorization.
“The administration is right to recognize the pressing importance of investments in our roads, bridges, highways and ferries. Businesses need to be able to trust in reliable access to markets and citizens need… Read more »
