Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced a $200,000 federal grant for Cocoon House in Everett, which provides services for teens experiencing homelessness. Larsen visited the organization earlier this month to learn more about its operations and funding needs.
“Cocoon House plays a critical role in Snohomish County by offering teens in need a safe place to seek housing and other… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today led all the House Democrats on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in requesting funding for a popular program that supports community investments in infrastructure for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Larsen and his colleagues asked Committee Ranking Member Peter DeFazio and Highways and Transit Subcommittee Ranking Member Eleanor Holmes Norton… Read more »
Following a series of six recent roundtables with veterans across the Second Congressional District, Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today thanked the approximately 414 veterans and their family members who attended.
Larsen heard questions and comments from veterans on a variety of issues, including reforms at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and successes and challenges getting access… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced $4.19 million in federal grants for Paine Field. The Federal Aviation Administration investment will fund safety and facility upgrades at the airfield.
“We cannot have a big league economy with little league infrastructure,” Larsen said. “As the top Democrat on the House Aviation Subcommittee, I am fighting for robust… Read more »
Agreement gives the international community the right tools to verify Iran’s actions with stringent restrictions and inspections
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced his support for the international agreement to prevent Iran from building a nuclear weapon.
“I have decided to support the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). While the agreement is not perfect, it is… Read more »
EVERETT—Low-income entrepreneurs will have more access to training and capital to establish and expand their businesses as a result of a federal grant to Washington Ventures, Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, announced today.
Washington Ventures, a Seattle-based nonprofit that assists entrepreneurs who have limited resources, is receiving $123,000 through the Small Business… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, will join morning commuters traveling on a Community Transit Route 413 bus from Lynnwood to Seattle on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Larsen, a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, will talk with commuters about his work to invest in roads, bridges, highways and transit systems. He also will answer questions from people about issues of… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, next week will hold six roundtable discussions with veterans across Northwest Washington. He welcomes all veterans who are residents of the Second Congressional District to join him to talk about veterans’ issues and how his office can help veterans get access to the services available to them.
Representatives from the Seattle regional office of the… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by calling for stronger laws to protect voting rights and encourage people to participate in our democracy.
The Voting Rights Act (VRA) was enacted on August 6, 1965, to prohibit racial discrimination in voting. In 2013, the Supreme Court struck down the section of the VRA that required jurisdictions… Read more »
Citizens’ fundamental right to vote would have more protection if a bill authored by Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, is enacted. In advance of the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act next week, Larsen today reintroduced the America Votes Act of 2015. The bill would allow voters to sign a sworn written statement attesting to their identity if they do not have the identification… Read more »
