Washingtons delegation ends another successful day at Air Show with Umbra Cuscinetti announcing move to larger facility in Everett

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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…

Larsen Vote Positions for Week of June 17

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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…

Rep. Rick Larsen opens Washington pavilion at International Air Show

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PARIS – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), joined by leaders in Washington state’s aerospace industry, opened the Washington Pavilion at the 50th International Paris Air Show, the largest worldwide event dedicated to the aviation and space industry. Larsen is leading the state’s 51-person delegation at the request of Governor Jay Inslee. Inslee, who canceled plans to attend the…

Larsen Secures Priorities in House-Passed Defense Bill

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Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, successfully attached several key provisions to a defense bill the House of Representatives passed today. Larsen’s provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2014 will support the Northwest economy and improve the national defense. Larsen is a member of the House Armed Services Committee which wrote the bill. “This defense bill meets the…

Larsen Votes to Accelerate Withdrawal in Afghanistan, End Possibility of Indefinite Detention for those Captured on U.S. Soil

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Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted to accelerate American forces withdrawal from Afghanistan and end the possibility of indefinite military detention for those apprehended on U.S. soil. Larsen voted for two amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013. The Afghanistan amendment, offered by Rep. Jim McGovern, passed on a 305-121 vote. The amendment on indefinite…

Larsen, DelBene Announce $4.4 Million in Federal Money for Police, Firefighters and Schools in Northwest Washington

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Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, and Rep. Suzan DelBene, WA-01, today announced that counties in Northwest Washington will receive $4,373,452 in federal funds to support rural police, firefighters and schools. The Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding compensates county governments for nontaxable federal lands. “These dollars go directly into our classrooms and police and fire…

Rep. Larsen to Replace Gov. Inslee as Lead of State's Aerospace Delegation to International Air Show

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OLYMPIA – The legislative budget stalemate has led Gov. Jay Inslee to cancel his participation in an upcoming aerospace trade mission. Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, will lead the state's delegation in the governor's place. The governor was due to leave Friday to lead a delegation of 52 aerospace executives, educators and economic development professionals to the 50th…

Northwest Washington Delegation Announces $15.6 Million for Skagit River Bridge Repairs

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Murray, Cantwell, Larsen, DelBene applaud USDOT emergency funding to support an I-5 Bridge replacement Today, members of the Washington delegation announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will make available $15.6 million in emergency funds to support repairs to the I-5 Skagit River Bridge. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Patty Murray (D-WA), and U.S. Representatives…

Larsen Opening Statement: Lessons Learned from the Boeing 787 Incidents

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Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, ranking member of the House Aviation Subcommittee, delivered the following statement today at the Subcommittee’s hearing on “Lessons Learned from the Boeing 787 Incidents.” The hearing webcast is available here: https://transportation.house.gov/hearing/lessons-learned-boeing-787-incidents.  Thank you, Chairman LoBiondo, for calling…

Larsen, Reichert Put Forward Bill to Help Small Businesses Export Overseas and Create Jobs at Home

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Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, and Rep. Dave Reichert, WA-08, today introduced a bill to help small businesses in Washington state, and across the country, export their products overseas. The bipartisan Next STEP Act of 2013 would permanently authorize the State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) program, which helps small businesses trying to overcome hurdles to exporting. “When our small…