Press Releases

Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined 184 colleagues in both houses of Congress in reintroducing the DISCLOSE Act, legislation to end dark money in American elections and make government more accountable to the will of voters.   “Folks in Northwest Washington deserve to participate in a fair election and have the right to know who is… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) applauded the news that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has made available low interest federal disaster loans to Washington businesses impacted by severe flooding last December. “The communities I represent need federal support to rebuild from the devastating floods in December,” said Rep. Larsen. “These… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the New Democrat Coalition's statements on U.S. strikes against Iran. Leader Jeffries' released the following statement: "Overnight, Donald Trump announced the start of massive and ongoing military operations against Iran. The framers of the United States Constitution gave Congress the sole power… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced that his portal for submitting Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Community Project Funding requests is live. Local governments, publicly owned entities and non-profit… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “I am glad that the Supreme Court has taken action to strike down President Trump's tariffs and lower prices for Americans since Republican leadership in Congress refused to do so. I will continue to lead legislative efforts to end pointless… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined Washington state’s entire congressional delegation in a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to approve Governor Bob Ferguson’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance to help repair state infrastructure damaged in December’s historic flooding. Preliminary damage assessments performed in… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced the establishment of an annual Valentines for Veterans drive. Valentines created by Northwest Washington students will be distributed to local veterans and servicemembers on February 14th.     “To all the women and men who have served our country, happy Valentine’s Day and thank you for your service," said Rep. Larsen.… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “Protecting Washington state's environment is a top priority of mine. The Trump administration’s decision to ignore established science about climate change is reckless, stupid and dangerous,” said Rep. Larsen. “From flooding to wildfires, Northwest Washingtonians know that climate change is real… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after cosponsoring legislation to fully fund the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Coast Guard, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and every other agency under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) except Immigration and Customs Enforcement… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after a shooting in British Columbia killed nine and injured 25: "My thoughts are with the families of the people killed and injured yesterday in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. I stand with our Canadian friends and neighbors as they mourn this terrible tragedy." ### Read more »