Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) met with Mexican Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan to discuss issues affecting the US-Mexico trade relationship. Specifically, Rep. Larsen raised the issue of market access for fresh Pacific Northwest potatoes in Mexico. Currently, fresh US potatoes are not allowed into Mexico beyond a 26-kilometer border region costing Pacific Northwest potato farmers needed… Read more »
Yesterday, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Rep. Charles Boustany (LA-07), chairs of the Congressional U.S.-China Working Group, met with Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan to discuss the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) and other issues. Following the meeting, Representative Larsen released the following statement:"Vice Premier Wang, Representative Boustany and I… Read more »
Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted for standalone legislation to repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. The U.S. Senate has so far failed to advance a repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell as part of the defense bill so Larsen joined colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives to introduce legislation that will… Read more »
Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), released the following statement about his position on the tax cut compromise. “I am mad at the President. In fact his tax cut compromise has me livid. I am as mad as those who have called me in the last week arguing against the deal. They say the President has caved in, has given too much to the wealthiest, and… Read more »
Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, cosponsored legislation to repeal Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. The U.S. Senate has so far failed to advance a repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell as part of the defense bill so Larsen is joining colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives to introduce legislation that will… Read more »
Moving Forward to Create JobsBy U.S. Congressman Rick LarsenCo-chair, US-China Working GroupNext month's summit between President Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao will receive worldwide attention, and appropriately so. The U.S. - China relationship is likely the most important bilateral relationship in the world, impacting every state, county, and congressional district in the United… Read more »
Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following letter calling for the National Defense Authorization Act to include language that will require the Department of Defense to take into account the illegal subsidies that Airbus has received from European governments when it awards a contract for the next generation of… Read more »
Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), a member of the House Hunger Caucus, released the following statement after President Obama signed the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (S. 3307) into law. The legislation will help school districts improve the nutritional quality of the food they offer kids, expand after-school and breakfast programs, and connect schools to local farms so… Read more »
Updates from Whatcom, Skagit and Snohomish Counties:Whatcom County Whatcom Unified Emergency Management is closely monitoring the evolving impacts of the current storm and anticipated Nooksack River flooding later tonight. County and city public works departments and the 911 dispatch center are receiving calls for flooded businesses and homes, flooded streets and small landslides.… Read more »
Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement in response to the Navy’s announcement that the USS Nimitz will be home ported at Naval Station Everett following its maintenance in Bremerton. “Bringing the USS Nimitz to Naval Station Everett is great news for our community and the right move for our national security. The Navy… Read more »
