Press Releases

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted for the largest single investment in aid that will help students and families pay for college. The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA) will shift all new federal student lending to the Direct Loan program, generating funds that will be reinvested in Pell Grants, community colleges and other education initiatives… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined students from Western Washington University (WWU) to talk about his recent vote for the largest single investment in aid that will help students and families pay for college. The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA) will shift all new federal student lending to the Direct Loan program, generating funds that will… Read more »

Tonight, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) hosted a telephone town hall meeting with close to 6,500 constituents from the 2nd Congressional District of Washington state to discuss jobs, the economy and health care. “I want to thank everyone who took time out of their evening to join tonight’s call. It was a great chance for me to have a conversation with folks back… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement today in response to recent news stories regarding the final ruling by the World Trade Organization (WTO) on aircraft subsidies to Airbus by the European Union. “According to today’s media reports, the WTO has finally said ‘it’s over’ to European governments that subsidize… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) asked Congress to provide federal funding for 2nd District priorities, selecting 35 of 155 requests he received to pass on to the House Appropriations Committee. The requests Larsen made reflect a large range of local needs in all six counties he represents with a focus on making key investments to grow the economy, create and sustain jobs… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) applauded an announcement by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) that they submitted a project in Everett on their list of priority projects to receive high-speed rail funding. The proposed Everett Storage Track will create jobs and enhance the quality of commuting around the region by relieving congestion and increasing… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted for historic health care reform legislation to make health care more affordable and secure for American families, small businesses and seniors. “Health care reform has always been about one thing: the American people. Tonight I voted for health care reform that will immediately begin to lower the cost of health care for… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement in support of health care reform legislation that will immediately lower the cost of health care for American families and businesses, protect consumers and strengthen Medicare for seniors. “Health care reform is about instilling common-sense rules of the road to hold insurance companies accountable. We… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) praised today’s announcement by the Coast Guard that the Polar Star icebreaker will be reactivated – a move that will create jobs in Northwest Washington and strengthen the Coast Guard’s capabilities in the Arctic region. The Polar Star Cutter is one of the Coast Guard’s three multi-mission icebreakers that are homeported in… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement in reaction to Northrop Grumman’s decision to not bid on the aerial refueling tanker contract. This announcement leaves Boeing as the sole bidder for the Air Force contract.“Today’s announcement that Northrop Grumman will not bid against Boeing in the aerial refueling tanker competition… Read more »