Press Releases

Today, Rep. Rick Larsen released the following statement after voting against the Republican budget. The budget passed by a final vote of 215 to 214 with every House Democrat and two House Republicans voting no. “The Republican Rip-Off takes health care and food assistance away from millions of people, all so that Elon Musk and his billionaire buddies can enjoy a tax break. This budget… Read more »

U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, led Washington state’s entire congressional delegation - U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and U.S. Representatives Suzan DelBene (D, WA-01), Rick Larsen (D, WA-02), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D, WA-03), Dan Newhouse, (R, WA-04), Michael Baumgartner (R, WA-05), Emily Randall (D, WA-06), Pramila Jayapal (D,… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after President Trump fired the Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden: “Carla Hayden is the People’s Librarian of Congress and the idiot decision to fire her won’t change that. “Nothing Trump does will stop us from ensuring that people have access to education and the books that challenge us to be… Read more »

Today, Rep. Larsen released the following report on his work in Congress so far this year: "I have been working hard in the 119th Congress to stand up for families and fight back against President Trump. "Here is a report on the work I have done in the first four months of this year:  LISTENING TO YOU 29,352 attendees at February and March telephone town halls … Read more »

On Monday, May 12th, Rep. Rick Larsen will host an in-person town hall in Skagit County from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Rep. Larsen will share information about how he and House Democrats are fighting back against the Trump administration and answer questions from constituents. You can RSVP to attend the town hall here: https://larsen.house.gov/forms/form/?ID=13. RSVPs will be first come, first… Read more »

Today, Rep. Rick Larsen announced the planned departure of his Chief of Staff, Robin Chand, who will practice law for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office starting later this summer: “Robin is a lawyer at heart, and I know he has always wanted to return to Los Angeles to be near his family and to practice law. I thank Robin for his service to Washington’s Second… Read more »

Today, Rep. Rick Larsen released a statement about the passing of his mother, Yolanda Larsen: “It is a sad day for me, my seven brothers and sisters, and mom’s friends and family. Our mom, Yolanda Jean Larsen (neé Rosenbach) died on April 29th. She just celebrated her 88th birthday this month.  “Mom was the center of our lives as kids and as adults. Our house on South French Avenue… Read more »

Today, Rep. Rick Larsen released a statement on President Trump’s first 100 days in office: “Let’s look at some numbers to judge the President’s performance. 5.5% – the increase in the cost of eggs in Everett since Trump took office. (Source: comparing prices in Everett grocery stores.) 8.91% – the increase in the cost of gas in Washington state since Trump took office.… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement on ongoing peace talks between Ukraine and Russia: "In word and in action, the U.S. must continue to stand up for the young democracy in Ukraine. I don’t care what President Trump says – Putin started this war and the crisis is not over until Ukraine's borders are restored and Ukrainians have the freedom to… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Emily Randall (WA-06) sent the following letter to the director of ICE's Seattle Field Office: Dear Ms. Wamsley: We write to ask that full and fair consideration be given to Alfredo Juarez Zeferino’s request to be released from ICE custody while he undergoes immigration proceedings. At the age of 25, Mr.… Read more »