Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted today to ensure back pay for all furloughed federal employees. “Today marks the 21st day in which 800,000 federal workers are either furloughed or working without pay, including 10,877 Washingtonians,” said Larsen. “I voted today to ensure federal employees who are furloughed during the government shutdown receive the back pay to which they… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted today to reopen key federal agencies to support Washington state’s National Parks and environment. Larsen voted in support of the Fiscal Year 2019 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. The Fiscal Year 2019 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill would reopen the Department of the Interior and the… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted today to reopen key federal agencies to support local transportation projects and help ensure people can stay in their homes. Larsen voted in support of two appropriations bills, the Fiscal Year 2019 Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) appropriations bill and the Fiscal Year 2019 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted today to reopen key federal agencies to support local small businesses. Larsen voted in support of the Fiscal Year 2019 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. “Congress’ number one priority right now must be reopening the government, putting people back to work and giving federal workers and contractors the back pay to… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the below statement in response to Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposal to create a public insurance option in Washington state. “I applaud Governor Inslee’s leadership to ensure all Washingtonians have access to affordable, high quality health care. “I have long believed the best way to provide universal health care is to protect the… Read more »

Rep. Larsen sent the below letter to Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer urging the Navy to fulfill its commitment to not sign a Record of Decision on Growler operations until receiving and addressing comments from the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) despite the unanticipated delay caused by the partial government shutdown. January 9, 2019 The Honorable Richard V.… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today cosponsored H.R. 1, the For The People Act, a bill to return power back to the people. “I am proud to cosponsor this historic bill. H.R. 1 will move to end corruption, strengthen democracy and voting rights and get dark money out of politics. This long-overdue legislation will restore faith in government,” Larsen said. “I am also happy the… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today applauded the findings of the U.S. Coast Guard that Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) did not knowingly violate the Jones Act in the construction of the America’s Finest, clearing the way to preserve hundreds of jobs at DCI in Anacortes. “The Coast Guard worked hard to create a thorough report absolving Dakota Creek and giving the green light to the… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the below statement regarding the impacts a partial government shutdown will have on Washington state communities. “A partial government shutdown is bad for Washington state,” said Larsen. “The childish games played by President Trump and Republicans in Congress will cause Washington state organizations and our communities to feel the… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the below statement after voting for the First Step Act, which makes significant changes to the federal criminal justice system: “The First Step Act is a good start in making important reforms to the U.S. criminal justice system. This bill reforms sentencing, prisoner assessment, living conditions and post-sentencing support. Through new programs,… Read more »