Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, will hold a series of events with local businesses and organizations that export to countries worldwide during his time in Northwest Washington over the next week. Larsen also is hosting the administrator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to highlight the agency’s relationships with local businesses and the importance of trade… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for releasing final safety rules today about crude oil trains, and stressed there is more work to do to make sure communities are as safe as possible. “I have been pushing the administration for the last 18 months to put out strong rules governing the safe transport of crude oil by rail. Today is an… Read more »

Students would have better access to a STEM education pathway into manufacturing jobs because of a bill introduced today by Reps. Rick Larsen, WA-02, Jim McDermott, WA-07, and Paul Tonko, NY-20. The Youth Access to American Jobs Act of 2015 would create ten pilot pathways that engage students in STEM-related fields from their junior year in high school through community college and into… Read more »

The Navy is upholding its commitment to Naval Station Everett as it announces the three destroyers that will be homeported there, Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02,  and Senator Patty Murray said today. The Navy announced it will base the USS Kidd, USS Gridley and USS Sampson in Everett. The destroyers will replace frigates that were recently decommissioned, and they are all scheduled to… Read more »

Millions of workers in low-wage jobs would get a raise if Congress passes a bill that Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, helped introduce today. The Raise the Wage Act would raise the federal minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2020 and tie future increases to the median wage. The Act also would gradually eliminate the minimum wage for tipped workers, currently frozen at $2.13 per hour. “It is… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today pressed leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives to allow a vote on a bill to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank. The Bank is set to expire on June 30. Larsen helped introduce a bill to reauthorize the Bank earlier this year, and today he signed a petition with other House members to force a vote on the bill. “Helping our businesses sell their… Read more »

Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) today helped introduce a resolution regarding the earthquake in Nepal, expressing members’ condolences and solidarity with the Nepalese people. The resolution also encourages continued U.S. assistance. During the weekend, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal killing thousands of people with many more missing.… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, released the following statement about the tragic earthquake in Nepal. "My thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected by the devastating earthquake in Nepal, including the families and communities who have been torn apart. "As rescue efforts continue, the U.S. is working with the international community to provide humanitarian relief, as well as… Read more »

As the U.S. takes over the chairmanship of the Arctic Council today, Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement reiterating the importance of the U.S. upholding its commitments as an Arctic nation. “Our country faces a steep opportunity curve when it comes to the Arctic as we take over the chairmanship of the Arctic Council. We have a lot of work ahead of us, from… Read more »

About 35 veterans experiencing homelessness in Snohomish, Skagit and Island counties will receive permanent housing through a grant program that Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, has long supported. The housing vouchers, including 12 for Snohomish County, 7 for Skagit County, and 14 for Island County, are awarded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development Veterans Affairs Supportive… Read more »