Press Releases

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, continued his efforts today to reform campaign finance laws by cosponsoring a bill that would roll back harmful provisions passed last month as part of the federal government spending bill. The provisions greatly increased campaign donation limits to allow individual donors to give more than $1.5 million to a political party each two-year election… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today praised the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for finalizing a key rule to improve safety. The rule about Safety Management Systems is designed to encourage improved safety cultures for aviation operators. “As Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee, safety is my top priority. That is why I am pleased that FAA took another step today in… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, was sworn in today for his eighth term in the U.S. House of Representatives, and he underscored his commitment to efforts that create jobs and opportunity for the people of Northwest Washington. “Creating jobs and investing in long-term economic growth in Northwest Washington remain my top priorities for the 114th Congress. The best way to achieve these… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today cheered President Obama’s signature to designate Illabot Creek in Skagit County as a Wild and Scenic River. Illabot Creek is a critical habitat for threatened wild Chinook salmon, steelhead, bull trout and other wildlife, as well as a popular recreational destination for fishers and hunters. “The Pacific Northwest is one of the most beautiful… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today thanked the sailors of the USS Rodney M. Davis for their service and applauded the ship’s accomplishments as it returns from its final deployment. During its last six months at sea, the ship worked with partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to conduct security operations. The ship also participated in Rim of the Pacific 2014, the world’s… Read more »

A program to help small businesses sell their goods abroad that Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, has long championed received $17.4 million for FY2015, more than double its previous funding. The State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) Program is designed to increase the number of small businesses that are exporting, and to increase the value of exports for those small businesses that are… Read more »

In response to the troubling increase in pedestrian and cyclist fatalities in recent years, Reps. Rick Larsen, WA-02, Peter DeFazio, OR-04, and Eleanor Holmes Norton, DC, are asking the Government Accountability Office to investigate trends and causes of accidents involving pedestrians and bicycles and to make recommendations about improving safety. “The safety of everyone on the… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, released the following statement today praising President Obama’s decision to begin normalizing U.S. relations with Cuba. “Isolating the Cuban people for the last 50 years has accomplished little in the way of building democracy, and I support President Obama’s decision to open the door to a new relationship with Cuba. “Continuing an… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, tonight voted against a government spending bill that gives the wealthy an even louder voice in elections, hurts college affordability for low- and middle-income students and destroys the pensions of more than a million hardworking Americans. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the bill by a vote of 219-206. The bill now moves to the Senate for… Read more »

Larsen underscores importance of Arctic region at hearing; applauds final passage of Coast Guard reauthorization bill Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today reiterated the significance of the Arctic region to the economy in the Pacific Northwest and the importance of the U.S. upholding its commitments as an Arctic nation. Larsen offered remarks at a subcommittee hearing of the House Committee on… Read more »