San Juan County will receive up to $5.5 million for a major road project on the south of San Juan Island, Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, announced today. The federal dollars from the Federal Lands Access Program will cover more than 80 percent of the total cost of the realignment of 6,000 feet of Cattle Point Road away from an eroding bluff.
“This is a big win over a decade in the… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement after the Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act and issued an opinion on California’s Proposition 8 case opening the door to same-sex marriage in that state.
“Equality had a good day today,” Larsen said. “Starting today, legally married couples in Washington state will have their marriages… Read more »
Today, members of the Washington Congressional delegation urged the Small Business Administration (SBA) to approve Washington state’s request for Economic Injury Disaster Loans for businesses impacted by the Skagit River Bridge collapse.
In a letter sent today to SBA Administrator Karen Mills, Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Patty Murray (D-WA), and U.S. Representatives Rick… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, and Rep. Suzan DelBene, WA-01, today announced the Army Corps of Engineers has agreed to their request for full funding of the Skagit River General Investigation (G.I.) study for the remainder of the fiscal year. The Army Corps will spend $299,400 on the study, which will shape flood protection for communities throughout the Skagit Valley.
“We need the Army… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement after the House of Representatives voted down H.R. 1947, the House version of the 2013 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill sets agricultural and food policy.
“The Farm Bill sets important policy that helps farmers in the Pacific Northwest and is a lifeline for working class Americans who need help to buy food,” Larsen said.… Read more »
SAFE Bridges Act Provides $5.5 billion for Bridge Replacement & Rehabilitation
Driven by the recent collapse of the I-5 Bridge in Washington State, U.S. Representative Nick J. Rahall (D-WV) and Congressional Transportation leaders today introduced legislation that significantly increases Federal investment in the Nation’s bridge infrastructure. The Strengthen and Fortify… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today following Governor Jay Inslee’s announcement that the I-5 bridge over the Skagit River will reopen tomorrow.
“It’s time for traffic to flow again on I-5,” Larsen said. “To have this bridge open again less than a month after the collapse is an astounding testament to the local, state and federal… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today in advance of the House of Representatives’ vote on the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act which would cut off legal access to abortion services at 20 weeks after fertilization.
“How many more ways can Republicans come up with to avoid working on improving the economy?” Larsen said. “Instead of… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, tapped by Governor Jay Inslee to lead the Washington state delegation to the 50th International Paris Air Show, today joined Umbra Cuscinetti, Inc., to announce the company’s move into a newly-renovated, energy-efficient 68,000 square foot facility in Everett, WA.
Umbra Cuscinetti is the U.S. entity of Italian-owned Umbra Group. This move allows for the potential… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, is leading the Washington delegation to the international air show on behalf of Gov. Jay Inslee this week. As a result, he will miss votes in the House of Representatives. He will announce his position on votes the House takes on this web page.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Roll Call Vote 245: On passage of H.R. 876, the Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act… Read more »
