Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Chair of the House Aviation Subcommittee, issued the following statement after the release of an instant message chain between two Boeing employees regarding the 737 MAX: “The most recent trove of documents from Boeing show a stunning lack of integrity of a Boeing employee to whom was entrusted a vital role. “It begs the question about who at… Read more »

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Good morning and thank you to the witnesses for joining today’s hearing on the implementation of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. One year ago, this Committee wrote comprehensive, bipartisan legislation to: Raise the bar on aviation safety; Improve the flying experience for the traveling public; Better prepare and diversify the aviation workforce; and Foster innovation in… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) helped advance the Promoting United Government Efforts To Save Our Sound (PUGET SOS) Act to boost federal engagement and investment in critical Puget Sound recovery efforts. Larsen spoke in support of the bill during a House Transportation and Infrastructure Full Committee markup. “The waters of Puget Sound, and the wildlife that call it home, are… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will host six Veterans Forums next month in Snohomish, Skagit, Island, Whatcom and San Juan counties. The forums begin Tuesday, October 1 and run through Saturday, October 5. The forums are opportunities for veterans to receive updates on legislation affecting them and get answers to questions about the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), health care, job… Read more »

EVERETT, WA - Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s decision to slash military construction projects to pay for an unnecessary wall on the U.S.-Mexico border: “I oppose the Trump… Read more »

WHATCOM COUNTY – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued the following joint statement condemning recent white supremacist activity in Whatcom County. The statement comes after reports that white supremacists posted literature in Ferndale and Bellingham. “We were saddened and disgusted to learn that white supremacists were posting flyers in Whatcom… Read more »

EVERETT – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement in support of Moms Demand Action’s Recess Rally to demand congressional action on pending gun violence legislation: “Communities and organizations like Moms Demand Action must keep the pressure on elected officials to pass meaningful gun violence legislation that will make communities… Read more »

EVERETT – Reps. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Suzan DelBene (WA-01) are encouraging veterans to tell their stories as part of the Library of Congress Veterans History Project. On Monday, August 19, trained volunteers will interview veterans who served during wartime at the Everett Public Library from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Veteran interviews will be at… Read more »

This afternoon, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted for the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019 to end the threat of sequestration, ensure domestic priorities are adequately funded and help prevent a government shutdown. “I voted yes on the bipartisan budget deal to fund programs that benefit Washingtonians, grow the economy and ensure the nation can pay its bills. This bipartisan bill rejects… Read more »