Naval Air Station Whidbey Island will receive an initial $7 million investment to prepare for the arrival of P-8A Poseidon aircraft at the base, Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, announced today. The Navy will use the funds to design the new P-8A aircraft hangar and the expansion of the aircraft parking apron.
“It’s time to make room, because the P-8As are coming to Whidbey… Read more »
Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member, thank you for the opportunity to testify today.
At the beginning of each Congress I write a set of goals to guide my and my office’s actions. These goals create a focal point for my office and are a daily reminder of what is important for my District. My number one goal is to invest in the foundation of long-term economic growth that creates jobs and… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted for the Democratic budget proposal and announced his intention to vote no on the Republican budget proposal tomorrow.
“My top priority in Congress is to invest in the foundation of long-term economic growth that creates jobs and opportunity in the Pacific Northwest. We need to start with a budget that makes investments in transportation,… Read more »
More than 95 acres of Samish Tribal lands in Skagit and San Juan counties will receive permanent protection if Congress passes a bill introduced by Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today. The Samish Indian Nation Homelands Act of 2013 would put the land, currently owned by the Samish Tribe, into federal trust for the tribe. Larsen introduced a version of the bill in 2012, but the House of… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today after House Republicans released their budget proposal. The House of Representatives will debate the budget proposals next week.
“My top priority in Congress is to invest in the foundation of long-term economic growth that creates jobs and opportunity in the Pacific Northwest. We need to start with a budget that… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today after the FAA approved Boeing’s certification plan for the 787 battery system. Larsen is the top Democrat on the Aviation Subcommitee.
“This is a major step to getting the 787 safely back in the air. I am confident the FAA and Boeing will continue working closely to do all that is necessary to show the planes are… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today following the crash of an EA-6B Prowler in Eastern Washington. The Prowler was based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.
“The thoughts and prayers of Northwest Washington are with the families of the aircrew who lost their lives today. I grieve with Whidbey Island for the loss of three of our own. This tragic crash is a… Read more »
NW Washington delegation continues ‘dual-track approach’ to conserve land with legislation or executive action
Legislation would designate nearly 1,000 acres of federally owned land a National Conservation Area
Today, the Northwest Washington Congressional delegation introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate and House to designate nearly 1,000 acres of federally owned land on… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today urged the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to remove the air traffic control tower at Paine Field from a list of possible tower closures. Larsen, the top Democrat on the House Aviation Subcommittee, wrote FAA Administrator Michael Huerta that the use of Paine Field by Boeing and Aviation Technical Services makes it a critical economic asset of national… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted against the continuing resolution that will keep in place the damaging automatic spending cuts known as sequestration.
“Congress had an opportunity to restore sanity to the federal budget. We failed. The sequester’s automatic and untargeted spending cuts are already impacting families in Northwest Washington,” Larsen said. “At… Read more »
