The Navy plans to spend more than $127 million on construction projects at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, including $85 million for a hangar and training facilities for the P-8A Poseidon aircraft, Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, announced today.
“My top priority is to invest in the foundation of long-term economic growth that creates jobs and opportunity in the Pacific Northwest,”… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, and Rep. Suzan DelBene, WA-01, today pressed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for full funding of the Skagit River General Investigation Study. In their letter to Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Jo-Ellen Darcy, the representatives asked the agency to commit $300,000 to the study this year.
“With each flood comes a new threat to the… Read more »
On the third anniversary of the deadly 2010 refinery explosion in Anacortes, six members of Washington’s Congressional Delegation are renewing their call for urgent completion of the federal investigation into the incident.
In the letter led by Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, and Sen. Patty Murray, the Members, including Sen. Maria Cantwell, Rep. Jim McDermott, WA-07, Rep. Adam Smith,… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, the top-ranking Democrat on the House Aviation Subcommittee, will tour key aviation resources throughout Northwest Washington this week. Larsen, who was tapped to serve as the top House Democrat on aviation issues in January, will use the tour to learn about aviation needs in Northwest Washington and highlight the importance of the industry to the region’s… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today hailing the White House’s announcement that President Obama will designate the San Juan Islands National Monument:
“San Juan Islanders have been shouting from the rooftops for years: protect these lands. Well the President heard our message loud and clear.
“The San Juan Islands are among the most beautiful… Read more »
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island will receive an initial $7 million investment to prepare for the arrival of P-8A Poseidon aircraft at the base, Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, announced today. The Navy will use the funds to design the new P-8A aircraft hangar and the expansion of the aircraft parking apron.
“It’s time to make room, because the P-8As are coming to Whidbey… Read more »
Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member, thank you for the opportunity to testify today.
At the beginning of each Congress I write a set of goals to guide my and my office’s actions. These goals create a focal point for my office and are a daily reminder of what is important for my District. My number one goal is to invest in the foundation of long-term economic growth that creates jobs and… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted for the Democratic budget proposal and announced his intention to vote no on the Republican budget proposal tomorrow.
“My top priority in Congress is to invest in the foundation of long-term economic growth that creates jobs and opportunity in the Pacific Northwest. We need to start with a budget that makes investments in transportation,… Read more »
More than 95 acres of Samish Tribal lands in Skagit and San Juan counties will receive permanent protection if Congress passes a bill introduced by Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today. The Samish Indian Nation Homelands Act of 2013 would put the land, currently owned by the Samish Tribe, into federal trust for the tribe. Larsen introduced a version of the bill in 2012, but the House of… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today after House Republicans released their budget proposal. The House of Representatives will debate the budget proposals next week.
“My top priority in Congress is to invest in the foundation of long-term economic growth that creates jobs and opportunity in the Pacific Northwest. We need to start with a budget that… Read more »
