Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), co-chair of the New Democrat Coalition Trade Task Force, released the following statement on news of the final United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA): “The final USMCA reflects priorities I fought for, like strong labor and environmental standards and enforcement. I am also pleased the administration used provisions negotiated by the… Read more »

Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released a White Paper laying out a comprehensive strategy to change U.S. policy toward China to promote national security and American competitiveness. “The Trump administration’s confrontational approach to China, while based on a reasonable desire to reverse past miscalculations, will fail to achieve national security and economic gains for… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following statement in response to a crude oil spill in Fidalgo Bay: “I am very concerned about reports of a crude oil spill at Shell Puget Sound Refinery in Fidalgo Bay on Friday night. My staff will continue to monitor the situation and I have asked the U.S. Coast Guard,… Read more »

Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Rep. Don Young (AK) and Rep. Angie Craig (MN-02) introduced bipartisan legislation to promote career opportunities in the transportation industry. The Promoting Service in Transportation Act (H.R. 5118) authorizes the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to develop a series of broadcast, digital and print media public service announcement campaigns to… Read more »

Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the fourth in his recurring series of posts to highlight people across Washington’s Second District that the office has assisted with casework. In this edition, read about how the office supported Linda, a Stanwood resident, who reached out regarding her Department of Veterans Affairs claim. After Linda’s initial claim for Survivor… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced the start of open enrollment today, encouraging Washingtonians to sign up for health insurance for 2020 under the Affordable Care Act. The Affordable Care Act was enacted in 2010 and continues to help thousands of people across Northwest Washington access high-quality, comprehensive health care. “Open enrollment begins today, and I encourage… Read more »

 – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Rep. Ann Wagner (MO-02) introduced a bipartisan House resolution to raise awareness of domestic violence and recognize the important work of service providers who work with survivors of domestic violence. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. An estimated 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic violence during… Read more »

House Aviation Subcommittee Chair Rick Larsen (WA-02) delivered the below statement at the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing entitled “The Boeing 737 MAX: Examining the Design, Development and Marketing of the Aircraft.” You can view Chair Larsen’s opening statement here. Remarks as prepared for delivery “Thank you, Chair DeFazio. “I… Read more »

House Aviation Subcommittee Chair Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the below statement ahead of the October 30th House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing entitled “The Boeing 737 MAX: Examining the Design, Development and Marketing of the Aircraft.” For a full video of the statement, click here. Remarks as prepared for delivery “Hello, I am U.S.… Read more »

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 »