Press Releases

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today issued the following statement on marriage equality following President Obama’s statement that he supports same-sex marriage.“President Obama today arrived at a belief that millions of Americans, including myself, share. Marriage is a civil right that all Americans—gay or straight—should be able to enjoy,” Larsen said. “I… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today helped lead passage of a bill to reauthorize and expand the Export-Import Bank. Larsen introduced a bipartisan bill (HR 4302) to reauthorize the bank earlier this year, and has worked to persuade his colleagues to support reauthorization. The bank’s charter is currently set to expire on May 31. Larsen today spoke on the floor in support of HR 2072, the… Read more »

EVERETT--Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement after Leaders Cantor and Hoyer announced a deal to extend and expand the Export-Import Bank:"I'm encouraged to see the Republican and Democratic leaders of the House have come to an agreement to extend and expand the Export-Import Bank,"Larsen said. "The deal they reached is largely in line with the bipartisan… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, and Rep. Charles Boustany, LA-07, the bipartisan leaders of the U.S.-China Working Group, sent a letter in support of Chen Guangcheng and his family’s application to travel to the United States to Chinese Ambassador Zhang Yesui. The text of the letter is as follows:His Excellency Zhang YesuiAmbassador of the People’s Republic of… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced a grant totaling $500,000 to build and modernize affordable housing and prevent crime on the Lummi Indian reservation. The grant was awarded under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program.“A tremendous need for affordable housing exists on the Lummi Reservation,” Larsen said.… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced a $5 million grant for the Community Health Center of Snohomish County. This grant, awarded by the Department of Health and Human Services, will help the Center expand its services to serve more patients. Community health centers provide comprehensive, locally-focused primary care to medically underserved communities.“Community health centers… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement after the President announced a new strategic partnership agreement with Afghanistan.“The strategic partnership announced by the President in Afghanistan helps define our exit strategy and is an important step to ending the war and bringing our troops home,” Larsen said. “Over the last decade, the United States… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted against the Republican plan to maintain student loan interest rates by cutting funding for the Prevention and Public Health Fund. The health fund pays for disease prevention and early detection, including screenings for breast and cervical cancer, childhood immunizations and birth defect screenings. Larsen has been an adamant supporter of preventing… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today after voting for the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act.“From personal communication on Facebook and Twitter to banking and e-commerce, a huge part of our lives are spent online,” Larsen said. “We must make sure that our personal data and communications are protected from foreign and domestic… Read more »

The administration should adhere to the Jones Act and require that any oil released from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve be carried by American vessels, Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, said today. Larsen, the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, today recommended an oversight hearing on the administration’s plans to protect American jobs if the… Read more »