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, “Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization: Enabling a 21st Century Aviation System.” The remarks are as prepared for delivery.
Good morning. Thank you, Chairman LoBiondo,… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, called on House Republicans to vote on a clean bill to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), after the House voted down a three-week funding bill to keep the department open.
“The responsible way to govern is to pass a DHS funding bill through Sept. 30. Let’s keep people on the job and pay them for the work they are doing when they are… Read more »
Small distilleries will be better positioned to grow and create new jobs if Congress passes a bill introduced today by Reps. Rick Larsen, WA-02, and Steve Stivers, OH-15. The Small Distilleries Fairness Act would help small distilleries compete on a level playing field.
“Innovative local businesses like our small distilleries in Washington state are working hard to make our state a… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today condemned the terrorist group ISIL’s continued assault on religious minorities in Iraq and Syria, including their destruction of artifacts from the ancient Assyrian empire housed inside the Mosul Museum in northern Iraq.
“I am deeply angered and saddened by ISIL’s continued assaults against religious minority groups in Iraq and Syria.… Read more »
As Republicans threaten to shut down the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) starting Saturday, Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, called on the GOP to stop their political games that jeopardize the ability of the federal government to do its job of serving the American people. A shutdown would mean more than 212,000 DHS employees nationwide, including 6,100 in Washington state, would either be… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today cosponsored a bill to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank, continuing his leadership to make sure Pacific Northwest businesses of all sizes have access to critical financing to sell their goods overseas.
Larsen introduced and successfully advocated for passage of a bill to reauthorize and expand the Export-Import Bank in 2012. He was an original cosponsor of… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today called for investments in initiatives that support long-term economic growth and opportunity in testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Budget. Larsen highlighted the importance of transportation investments, helping businesses export their products overseas, and education in Northwest Washington. The full text of Larsen’s… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced his support for providing defensive lethal aid to Ukraine, in light of the country’s ongoing struggle to defend its eastern territory against Russian aggression. Larsen is cosponsoring H.R. 955, which would authorize the U.S. to provide defensive weapons and assistance to military forces in Ukraine.
He will emphasize his support for Ukraine… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, released the following statement after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released draft rules regarding the use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for commercial purposes.
“Safety is, and must be, the FAA’s number-one priority. I know it is mine, as the Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee. These draft rules are an important step… Read more »
Critical estuarine habitat in the Pacific Northwest and across the country would receive better protection as a result of a bill introduced today by Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, and Rep. Frank LoBiondo, NJ-02. The bill would reauthorize the National Estuary Program through 2020, funding local efforts to restore and protect sensitive estuaries and their wildlife.
“In the Pacific… Read more »
