Today, the federal delegation representing Snohomish County released the following statement after President Obama approved Washington Governor Jay Inslee’s request to expand federal aid for response efforts related to Saturday’s mudslide in Oso, Washington. The delegation includes U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and U.S. Representatives Suzan… Read more »
Today, the federal delegation representing Snohomish County urged President Obama and top Administration officials to expedite and quickly approve the latest federal aid request from Washington Governor Jay Inslee after a devastating landslide impacted several communities in Snohomish County, including Oso, Darrington, and Arlington. Today’s request from the Governor would… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, supported comprehensive immigration reform this week by calling for a House vote on H.R. 15, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. House Democrats filed a “Demand a Vote” petition to force a vote on the bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform bill. Larsen is an original cosponsor of the reform… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, announced nearly $1 million in funding for local flood protection and estuary restoration projects. The Skagit General Investigation Study will be receiving $400,000 and the Qwuloolt Estuary Restoration Project will be receiving $360,000. Citing the need for long-term flood protection in the Skagit River valley, Larsen pressed the Army Corps for funding last… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today praised the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) move to stop the proposed Pebble Mine near Alaska’s Bristol Bay. Larsen opposes development of the Pebble Mine, which would hurt Washington fishers by damaging a critical salmon fishery.
“Thousands of Washington fishers and processors depend on the vibrant sockeye salmon fishery in Bristol… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement following the announcement of a new voluntary safety agreement between the U.S. Department of Transportation and the nation’s freight railroads.
“These standards are good news for communities near rail lines, but there is more work to do. We need a strong federal rail car standard, more resources for training first… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement following Boeing’s announcement that it will construct its 777X composite wing center in Everett.
“Boeing’s investment in Everett will drive long-term economic growth, creating jobs and opportunity for people throughout Northwest Washington,” Larsen said. “Everett workers will build a plane in our little… Read more »
Legislation Will Ensure FAA Conducts Open Rulemaking Process, Not Arbitrary Dictation of New Standards for Pilots Affected by Sleep Disorders
– House Subcommittee on Aviation Chairman Frank LoBiondo (NJ-02) and Ranking Member Rick Larsen (WA-02) today applauded House passage of their bipartisan legislation (H.R. 3578) to ensure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)… Read more »
