Today, members of the Washington state congressional delegation invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to include Washington state as part of his first official state visit to the United States later this year. In extending the invitation, the members emphasized the importance of the relationship between China and Washington state.
“Your upcoming state visit to the United States is… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today applauded Senate passage of a bill that ensures seniors can continue seeing their doctors, provides funding for community health centers and extends health insurance for children. The House passed H.R. 2, the bipartisan Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, on March 26, and it now goes to President Obama for his signature.
The bill… Read more »
A bill to provide continued funding to protect and restore estuaries that Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, introduced passed the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today. Larsen introduced the bipartisan bill with Rep. Frank LoBiondo, NJ-02, in February. H.R. 944 would reauthorize the National Estuary Program through 2020, funding local efforts to preserve sensitive estuaries and… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, released the following statement today after becoming the newest member of the bipartisan Congressional Aluminum Caucus. The Caucus raises awareness of the U.S. aluminum industry and the metal’s production and use.
“In Whatcom County, aluminum means jobs and economic opportunity. Intalco is directly responsible for 640 family wage jobs in Whatcom… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, released the following statement today about the announcement that the U.S. and other negotiating countries have agreed on a framework to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
“I am encouraged by today’s announcement that negotiators have agreed on framework to stop Iran from building a nuclear weapon. I would like to see a diplomatic solution… Read more »
Reforms to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will work better for Pacific Northwest veterans as a result of efforts by Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02. Larsen successfully pressed the VA to improve access to care for veterans in Northwest Washington who face geographical barriers because of the region’s unique environment, including veterans living in South and Central Whidbey Island… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today praised the Obama Administration’s action to move forward with a plan to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 26 percent to 28 percent below 2005 levels by 2025. President Obama first announced the plan in November with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Today, in advance of the United Nations climate change meetings in December, the administration formally… Read more »
EVERETT—Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today applauded the appointment of Jill McKinnie, the director of his Northwest Washington offices, as Snohomish County Ombudsman. Larsen commended McKinnie for her long record of public service.
County Executive John Lovick selected McKinnie as one of two finalists for the ombudsman position, and the County Council voted on March 30 to appoint… Read more »
Seattle will keep its daily flight to Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan, as a result of efforts by Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02. Larsen led the Washington state delegation in pushing the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) earlier this year to protect Seattle’s daily service to Haneda. DOT announced today that it is rejecting petitions by competing airlines to move service out of… Read more »
Grant allows Marysville School District to reimburse school officials for overtime in wake of school shooting last October
Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and U.S. Representatives Rick Larsen (D-WA-02) and Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01) applauded the announcement that their request for federal support for Marysville School District has been approved. The… Read more »
