Press Releases

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement after more than 100 U.S. Representatives and Senators held a sit-in on the House floor to demand action on gun violence prevention: “From Lynnwood to the San Juan Islands, over 160 people from my District called my office today – not to mention the thousands more who reached out on social media – to express… Read more »

Federal Aviation Administration rule is first national regulation of non-recreational small unmanned aircraft systems Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement after Boeing announced that it signed a sales agreement with Iran Air: “Today’s announcement is good news for Boeing and hopefully means more jobs for Washington state. In the coming days the U.S. government will be taking a hard look at the specifics of the deal to ensure it is consistent with both U.S. interests… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today announced that a provision he has championed to improve pipeline safety is on its way to the President’s desk as part of the PIPES Act – a bill that will reauthorize the federal pipeline safety program for four years. The amendment Larsen fought to include will renew… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced that his amendment to boost funding for research to reduce jet noise by $2 million has been included in the annual military spending bill. The Navy is currently researching engine seals – or “chevrons” – which could lead to quieter Growler operations by reducing the harshness of the interaction between exhaust and ambient… Read more »

Standing in front of the Capitol, Congressman, families and advocates call for an end to the 1992 ban on Department of Veterans Affairs-funded in vitro fertilization services Read more »

Congressman ‘these resources represent a much-needed down payment for the thousands of individuals and families suffering from the impacts of addiction’ Read more »

Congressman: ‘the staff of Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood are working hard to protect people’s access to healthcare’ Read more »

This week, members of the Washington Delegation, Reps. Rick Larsen, (WA-02), Dave Reichert (WA-08), Jim McDermott (WA-07), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Denny Heck (WA-10), Susan DelBene (WA-01), and Adam Smith (WA-09) introduced H.R. 5417, the bipartisan Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Reform Act, which would ensure the annual funds collected through the Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT) are used to… Read more »

Congressman: ‘as we saw with the tragic explosion in Bellingham, when it comes to pipeline safety there is no room for error’ Read more »