Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to President Trump’s announcement the United States will re-impose sanctions and violate the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, an international agreement to prevent Iran from building a nuclear weapon: “Last month, Secretary Mattis said staying in the… Read more »

Yesterday, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Rep. Ron Estes (KS-04) led a letter to the House Armed Services Committee and the House Appropriations Committee Defense Subcommittee leadership requesting authorization and appropriations for the procurement of 18 KC-46A aerial refueling tankers in 2019. “The KC-46A tanker is being built by the best aerospace workers in the world, the women… Read more »

Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), the top Democrat on the House Subcommittee on Aviation, applauded the passage of the long-term, five-year Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill. “This has been a long time coming. Congress has not enacted a long-term FAA reauthorization bill since 2012 and the agency is running on its fifth extension. With general aviation… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) spoke on the House Floor today in support of H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act. Below is a video and transcript of his remarks: View remarks here. “Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018.  “I am pleased that Congress is here today to consider a long-term bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today issued the below statement in support of a House Resolution recognizing and supporting efforts to bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup to North America: “I fully support efforts to bring the 2026 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup competition to Canada, Mexico and the United States,” said Larsen. “As an avid soccer… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the below statement on the passing of former Rep. Al Swift: “I am very saddened to hear that Al Swift died on Friday. To me, Al started as my representative, became a mentor and then my friend. “I went to Al for advice he could offer from representing Washington state's Second District for 16 years. Having served during a time when the… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) spoke on the House Floor today in continued support of the Jones Act. Below is a video and transcript of his remarks: “Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my continued support of American maritime jobs through enforcement of the Jones Act. “The Merchant Marine Act of 1920 is more commonly known as the Jones Act, named for the primary sponsor at the… Read more »

Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), submitted the following statement to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing to continue to fund reproductive services for veterans as part of FY 2019 appropriations: Good afternoon, Chairman Dent and Ranking Member Wasserman Schultz, and other members of the subcommittee. I appreciate the opportunity to… Read more »

 – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a member of the House Armed Services Committee,  today issued the below statement in response to last night’s airstrikes in Syria: “The international community has long condemned the use of chemical weapons. Their use in the 21st century as a tool of war violates international norms. Using them against civilians is especially… Read more »

Leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today introduced the bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (H.R. 4), a five-year bill to reauthorize the programs of the Federal Aviation Administration, provide long-term stability for the Nation’s aviation community, continue investment in U.S. airports, and make necessary reforms to improve American… Read more »