SAFE Bridges Act Provides $5.5 billion for Bridge Replacement & Rehabilitation
Driven by the recent collapse of the I-5 Bridge in Washington State, U.S. Representative Nick J. Rahall (D-WV) and Congressional Transportation leaders today introduced legislation that significantly increases Federal investment in the Nation’s bridge infrastructure. The Strengthen and Fortify… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today following Governor Jay Inslee’s announcement that the I-5 bridge over the Skagit River will reopen tomorrow.
“It’s time for traffic to flow again on I-5,” Larsen said. “To have this bridge open again less than a month after the collapse is an astounding testament to the local, state and federal… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today in advance of the House of Representatives’ vote on the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act which would cut off legal access to abortion services at 20 weeks after fertilization.
“How many more ways can Republicans come up with to avoid working on improving the economy?” Larsen said. “Instead of… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, tapped by Governor Jay Inslee to lead the Washington state delegation to the 50th International Paris Air Show, today joined Umbra Cuscinetti, Inc., to announce the company’s move into a newly-renovated, energy-efficient 68,000 square foot facility in Everett, WA.
Umbra Cuscinetti is the U.S. entity of Italian-owned Umbra Group. This move allows for the potential… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, is leading the Washington delegation to the international air show on behalf of Gov. Jay Inslee this week. As a result, he will miss votes in the House of Representatives. He will announce his position on votes the House takes on this web page.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Roll Call Vote 245: On passage of H.R. 876, the Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act… Read more »
PARIS – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), joined by leaders in Washington state’s aerospace industry, opened the Washington Pavilion at the 50th International Paris Air Show, the largest worldwide event dedicated to the aviation and space industry. Larsen is leading the state’s 51-person delegation at the request of Governor Jay Inslee.
Inslee, who canceled plans to attend the… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, successfully attached several key provisions to a defense bill the House of Representatives passed today. Larsen’s provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2014 will support the Northwest economy and improve the national defense. Larsen is a member of the House Armed Services Committee which wrote the bill.
“This defense bill meets the… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted to accelerate American forces withdrawal from Afghanistan and end the possibility of indefinite military detention for those apprehended on U.S. soil.
Larsen voted for two amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013. The Afghanistan amendment, offered by Rep. Jim McGovern, passed on a 305-121 vote. The amendment on indefinite… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, and Rep. Suzan DelBene, WA-01, today announced that counties in Northwest Washington will receive $4,373,452 in federal funds to support rural police, firefighters and schools. The Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding compensates county governments for nontaxable federal lands.
“These dollars go directly into our classrooms and police and fire… Read more »
OLYMPIA – The legislative budget stalemate has led Gov. Jay Inslee to cancel his participation in an upcoming aerospace trade mission. Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, will lead the state's delegation in the governor's place.
The governor was due to leave Friday to lead a delegation of 52 aerospace executives, educators and economic development professionals to the 50th… Read more »
