Press Releases

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement after an international tribunal’s landmark decision which concluded that China’s claim over waters in the South China Sea has no legal basis. “Today’s decision should be respected as the rule of law. If China rejects the ruling I think it is going to have a very difficult time explaining to its… Read more »

Congressman: ‘we need to set our sights higher than a series of short-term extensions’ Read more »

Proposed service would attract local business and Cuban American customers to the Pacific Northwest Read more »

Bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act Earns Larsen’s Support Read more »

LYNNWOOD, WA—Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today toured WorkSource Lynnwood – a newly opened one-stop-shop for job seekers. “WorkSource Lynnwood offers programs designed to meet the employment needs of the increasingly diverse communities in the Second District,” said Larsen. “Finding a job is not always easy – and the variety of services that WorkSource… Read more »

ARLINGTON, WA—Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today met the winning team of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association’s “Build a Plane Challenge” and toured the Glasair Aviation facility. “Congratulations to the talented team from Weyauwega-Fremont High School,” said Larsen, the ranking member on the House Subcommittee on Aviation. “Whether it is… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement after the Supreme Court’s 5-3 decision in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, which struck down a Texas state law which has forced more than half of the state’s women’s health providers to close: “Today’s Supreme Court decision is a bright spot in an era where women’s reproductive… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today congratulated Ohnshim Kim, a high school student from Mukilteo who recently won the Second Congressional District’s Congressional Art Competition. Kim won top honors for her charcoal drawing entitled “A Walk,” which is currently on display in the U.S. Capitol Building and will remain there for one year. This year, Larsen’s office… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement after the Supreme Court’s 4-4 decision on United States v. Texas, which left a lower court order on the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans Program in place: “I am deeply disappointed by today’s decision. Our country’s immigration system should focus resources on those who pose threats to public… Read more »

Congressman: ‘this is a milestone in a long and deeply personal fight to get Congress to do the right thing’ Read more »