Press Releases

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the following statement congratulating Governor Gregoire for her leadership on a Washington state pilot project for a passport alternative: “I commend Governor Gregoire for her leadership finding long-term solutions to the challenges we face on our Northern border. The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative will have a big impact on… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted today in favor of the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act (H.R.1591). Larsen issued the following statement:  “It’s time for a change in direction. Instead of focusing our military and diplomatic energy on fighting a sectarian civil war, the Iraq Accountability Act re-focuses our efforts… Read more »

This week, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA), Rep. Dennis Cardoza (D-CA), Rep. Adam Putman (R-FL), Rep. John Salazar (D-CO), Rep. Randy Kuhl (R-NY) and Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) introduced the “Equitable Agriculture Today for a Healthy America Act” (EAT Healthy America Act).  This bill would support specialty crop growers by increasing market access, encouraging and… Read more »

   U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted today in favor of the Accountability in Contracting Act (H.R.1362) which passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 347 to 73.  The House Armed Services Committee, of which Larsen is a member, approved the bill on Wednesday and sent it to the floor for a vote. Larsen issued the following statement today:… Read more »

At a House Armed Services Committee hearing today on the challenges and obstacles wounded and injured service members face during recovery, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) condemned reports of substandard conditions at Walter Reed and other Army facilities and urged Army Surgeon General Kevin C. Kiley, Army Chief of Staff General Peter J. Schoomaker, Under Secretary of Defense for… Read more »

Today, the House Natural Resources Committee passed legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA) to make Wild Sky the first new Wilderness Area in Washington state in over twenty years. The next step will be a vote on the floor of the House. “We’ve reached the pinnacle of a long hike,” said Larsen. “Getting Wild Sky legislation through the House… Read more »

Friday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA) reintroduced their proposal to help northern border communities cover the cost of detaining and prosecuting suspects charged with federal border crimes.  Cantwell introduced the bipartisan Northern Border Prosecution Initiative Reimbursement Act as an amendment to the Improving America’s… Read more »

   U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted today in favor of the Employee Free Choice Act which passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 241 to 185. Larsen issued the following statement: “I grew up in a union household.  My Dad worked hard to give our family a better life, and his union helped make that possible.  I’m committed to… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted today in favor of the Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007 (H.R. 976) which includes $1.3 billion in tax cuts to help small businesses grow and hire new workers.  The U.S. House of Representatives passed the legislation by a vote of 360 to 45.  “Small businesses are the heart and soul of Northwest Washington’s… Read more »

   U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted today in favor of the resolution expressing support for our troops and opposition to the President's proposal to escalate the war in Iraq. The resolution passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 246 to 182. Larsen issued the following statement: “The president's announcement to add 21,500 U.S. troops… Read more »