Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced a more than $91,000 federal grant for affordable housing and economic development in Anacortes. The U.S. Housing and Urban Development grant will fund affordable housing and expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.“This grant will create local construction jobs and help low-income families in Anacortes keep a roof… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement congratulating Oak Harbor native Marti Malloy on her bronze medal judo win at the Olympics in London today.“Marti’s fierce performance on the mat representing Oak Harbor and the United States gives us all great reason to be proud. Just remind me not to cross her,” Larsen said. “Marti’s a trailblazer,… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today hailed the Navy’s decision to redeploy an EA-6B Prowler squadron to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The Navy informed Larsen of the decision to initiate an environmental assessment survey, thereby starting the process to bring the Star Warriors squadron, VAQ-209, to Whidbey within the next 18 months.“The Navy’s decision to bring the Star… Read more »
New Federal Report Shows That Pacific Northwest Ports Are at Competitive Disadvantage Compared to Canadian Ports
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, says a Federal Maritime Commission report released today shows that Pacific Northwest ports are losing business to Canada and called for action to address the root causes of the cargo diversion. Larsen is the top Democrat on the Coast Guard and Maritime… Read more »
SEAS Act to Repeal Section 100124 of Highway BillU.S. Representatives Elijah E. Cummings (D, MD-07) and Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) today introduced the Saving Essential American Sailors (SEAS) Act, H.R. 6170, which would ensure American food aid is transported by American workers. The bill repeals Section 100124 of the highway bill, MAP-21. Additional original co-sponsors include Congress… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced more than $1.6 million in federal funding for three new hybrid-electric buses for the Whatcom Transportation Authority.“We can’t have a big league economy with little league infrastructure. These new hybrid-electric buses will cut down on fuel costs and emissions, all while giving Whatcom residents a better ride,” Larsen said.… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced more than $1.3 million in federal funding for the replacement of Snohomish County Community Transit’s Kasch Park Operating Base roof.“We can’t have a big league economy with little league infrastructure,” Larsen said. “Investments in public transportation like this are critical to create jobs and keep our economy… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced an $850,551 Early Head Start program grant for the Tulalip Tribes. The Department of Health and Human Services grant will provide comprehensive health, nutrition and education services for infants, toddlers, pregnant women and their families with incomes below the federal poverty level.“Every child born here should have the same opportunity… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement in advance of the House of Representatives’ vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act.“Congress needs to be doing all it can to create jobs. Instead, House Republicans are forcing yet another vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act. This political stunt will create exactly zero jobs—just like the last 30 times they have… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today cosponsored legislation to bring jobs back to the United States by rewarding companies that insource jobs and closing loopholes for outsourcers. The Bring Jobs Home Act would create a 20 percent tax credit for costs associated with moving a production line, trade or business back to the United States and would close loopholes that benefit companies that… Read more »
