Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, is the lead cosponsor of a bipartisan bill introduced today that will provide critical funding to schools that serve military families and Indian tribes. The Local Taxpayer Relief Act of 2013, which Larsen cosponsored with Rep. Kristi Noem, a Republican from South Dakota, continues funding for Impact Aid, which provides payments to school districts that serve… Read more »
The House Armed Services Committee will approve a national defense bill that includes several provisions important to Northwest Washington, committee member Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, said today. The committee will vote on the National Defense Authorization Act of 2014 tonight and the full House will consider the bill next week.
“With this bill, the House of Representatives is keeping… Read more »
An Island County service member’s request for help from Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, turned into a new veterans health care policy approved by the U.S. House of Representatives last night.
Shirin Lane, a retiring Air Force service member who lives in Clinton, wrote to Larsen in March asking for assistance when the disability rating she received for her fibromyalgia was not consistent… Read more »
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 »
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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 »
