Press Releases

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the following statement concerning the House Budget Committee’s hearing on budget projections for fiscal years 2010 through 2020 released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). “Today’s report by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) sends a strong message to Congress that we must act now to ensure a long-term, sustainable budget… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement today regarding the safe return of Brett Schlenbaker and his two adopted children, orphans Djennika and Djouvensky, from Port-Au-Prince, Haiti.  Rep. Larsen has been working on behalf of the Schlenbaker’s for several months to finalize the adoption of Djennika and Djouvensky from Haiti. … Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted today to pass additional measures to create jobs, help Americans hurt most by the recession, and further strengthen our country’s foundation for future economic growth.  The Jobs for Main Street Act (H.R. 2847) passed the House by a vote of 217-212 and must clear the Senate before it can be signed into law. “Right now, my… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement today regarding the first flight of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner in Everett: “Today’s great news and successful test have been a long time coming. This test flight means we are finally at the end-game for getting the 787 certified by the Federal Aviation Administration, and getting the… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted today to put in place comprehensive regulations for our financial markets, hold Wall Street accountable and protect consumers.  This legislation, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 4173) passed the House by a vote of 223-202 and must clear the Senate before it can be signed into law.  “This legislation… Read more »

Today U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) introduced legislation to improve low-income children’s access to nutritious after-school meals and snacks.  This legislation, the Ensuring All Students Year-round (EASY) Access to Meals and Snacks Act, would amend the Child Nutrition Act to allow the organizations that currently serve snacks and meals during summer programs… Read more »

The House of Representatives passed the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act (HR 1672), legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), by voice vote yesterday.  This legislation renews the Congressional mandate for the Northwest Straits Commission, a grassroots organization that works to restore and protect marine habitat in Northwest… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) applauded the Government Accountability Office (GAO) for sustaining the Port of Bellingham’s protest against the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) decision to move its Northwest-based Marine Operations Center to Newport, Oregon.  The GAO ruled that NOAA should not have selected the Newport facility… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on President Obama’s announcement of a new strategy for the war in Afghanistan. “Tonight, President Obama outlined a comprehensive strategy to stabilize Afghanistan and reduce security threats to America.  The President addressed how we will defeat… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement today after voting in support of the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962).  The bill passed the House by a vote of 220 to 215. “There is no doubt that health care is costing our small businesses too much, our families too much and the federal government too much.  The… Read more »