Press Releases

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today opposing an amendment that would cut worker pay on federally-funded public works projects.  Larsen will vote against the amendment that undermines the Davis-Bacon Act requirement that federal contractors pay local prevailing wages. “Workers in Northwest Washington deserve to be paid fair wages,” Larsen said.… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced a $303,827 federal grant for Everett Community College to help students pursue training in aerospace and advanced manufacturing. The National Science Foundation grant will support the college’s Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing program. “Aerospace manufacturing is a real bright spot in the Pacific Northwest’s economy, providing… Read more »

OAK HARBOR—The Oak Harbor School District received a $318,000 federal payment this week thanks to legislation authored by Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02. The Impact Aid payment, which helps schools that serve large numbers of military families or Indian families, arrived a year earlier than expected because of a provision Larsen successfully included in last year’s National Defense… Read more »

Dear Neighbor, I was shocked Thursday night to learn of the collapse of the Interstate-5 bridge into the Skagit River. I applaud the excellent response by first responders and the coordinated effort between local, state and federal officials in the last few days. We are lucky that the three victims of the collapse did not sustain more serious injuries and that no one died in this horrific… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement regarding the I-5 bridge collapse in Skagit County: “I spoke this morning with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. Secretary LaHood confirmed that the Department of Transportation has emergency funds available to aid repairs. The Department of Transportation has established an interagency task force to expedite the permitting… Read more »

8:27 p.m. PDT Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement following the I-5 bridge collapse in Skagit County: “I am monitoring the bridge collapse in Skagit County. My office stands ready to assist emergency responders and local and state officials. I encourage people to follow police instructions and stay away from the site of the collapse to let first responders… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today introduced a jobs bill that will help small- and medium-sized businesses grow by equipping them with tools to compete for federal, state and local government contracts. Larsen’s bill would lower costs and increase funding for Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) which help businesses meet requirements for government contracts. “My top… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, and Rep. Suzan DelBene, WA-01, today highlighted new economic data showing jobs progress in Northwest Washington and called for Congressional action to accelerate the jobs recovery. The latest unemployment numbers for April 2013 show unemployment at the lowest rates for the same month in the last four years in Island, King, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today regarding the 37th effort in the House of Representatives to repeal the Affordable Care Act. “The 37th time is not the charm. With these stunt votes to nowhere, Republicans have spent millions of taxpayer dollars and wasted far too much time that could have been used to pass job-creating legislation. “With more than… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted against a Republican bill that would require the United States to put foreign bondholders ahead of payments to Americans in the event that Congress fails to raise the debt ceiling and forces default. “This bill sends a dangerous message around the world and to our own citizens: that the United States is getting ready to default on our… Read more »