Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today praised the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) decision to create a registration process for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The FAA will create a task force to develop the process over the coming weeks.
“Safety is, and must be, the FAA’s number-one priority. I know it is mine, as the Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee. I… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted against lifting the export ban on crude oil. Larsen issued the following statement regarding his decision about H.R. 702, which the U.S. House of Representatives passed by a vote of 261-159.
“This bill to lift the ban our country has on exports of crude oil only adds uncertainty to the lives of the thousands of workers at the refineries in… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today joined with a majority of members of the U.S. House of Representatives to press for a vote on a bill to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank. Larsen and a majority of his colleagues signed a petition to bring up for a vote a bill to renew the Bank.
The Bank expired on June 30, halting all new export financing for U.S. businesses of all sizes. Larsen helped… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, the Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee, delivered the following statement at the House Transportation and Infrastructure Aviation Subcommittee’s hearing, “Ensuring Aviation Safety in the Era of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.” The remarks are as prepared for delivery.
Thank you, Chairman LoBiondo, for holding today's hearing on… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, released the following statement today after negotiators from 12 countries, including the U.S., announced they had reached a final agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement.
“Today negotiators from the U.S. and 11 other countries announced they have reached a comprehensive and ambitious agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). While… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted against a bill that busts defense spending caps by more than $38 billion, giving the Department of Defense (DOD) a temporary free pass on spending while continuing with harmful cuts to domestic priorities like infrastructure and education. The conference report for the Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed the House by a… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today issued the following statement after he voted for and the U.S. House of Representatives passed a 10-week spending bill to keep the federal government open through December 11. The federal government’s fiscal year ends today at midnight.
“While it is good news for the American people that the government will be open for business… Read more »
Veterans who rely on transportation through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to reach their health care appointments no longer have to fear losing their rides at the end of the year, Reps. Rick Larsen, WA-02, and Mac Thornberry, TX-13, said today. The House passed a bill that contained a provision championed by Larsen and Thornberry to extend the Veterans Transportation Service… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, the lead Democrat on the Aviation Subcommittee, delivered a speech on the House floor today about a six-month extension of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Larsen lauded the many bipartisan achievements the Subcommittee has agreed on for a long-term FAA extension thus far, while lamenting that an unnecessary proposal to privatize air traffic control is… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today praised the joint announcement from President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping to expand the efforts of both countries to limit greenhouse gas emissions. Larsen has pointed to the two countries’ joint efforts to combat climate change as a critical precursor to a successful U.N. climate agreement in Paris in December.
During Xi’s first… Read more »
