Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today following the news that President Obama will nominate Sally Jewell to serve as U.S. Secretary of the Interior.
“Sally is an outdoor enthusiast and a skilled business person, making her a smart choice to lead the Interior Department,” Larsen said. “As CEO of REI, Sally has been a key voice in promoting the… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today hailed the news that more alumni from Western Washington University currently serving as Peace Corps volunteers than from any other medium-sized college in the nation. Western Washington University is one of three Washington state schools to hold the top ranking in their respective categories, the Peace Corps announced today.
“Western students have… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced a successful effort to protect federal grants for six marine communities in Snohomish, Skagit, Island and San Juan counties. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants will fund security and safety upgrades at ports in the region. The grants were rescinded in October 2012, but Larsen helped the communities obtain extensions for the funds… Read more »
In a joint letter sent Monday, the Northwest Washington Congressional delegation called on President Barack Obama to take action to conserve close to 1,000 acres of federally owned land on the San Juan Islands with a Presidential National Monument designation.
U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray (D-WA) and Representatives Rick Larsen (D-WA-2), and Suzan DelBene (D-WA-1) urged… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today after voting no on the Temporary Debt Limit Suspension Act.
“Congress must lift the debt ceiling in a clean vote and then turn immediately to address our fiscal challenges,” Larsen said. “Raising the debt ceiling does not allow new spending; it only allows the United States to pay the bills it already… Read more »
Prioritizes Creating Pacific Northwest Jobs and Ensuring Safe and Efficient Air Travel System
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, is now the top House Democrat on aviation issues after a vote today by his colleagues on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Larsen will now serve as the Ranking Member on the Aviation Subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over all aspects of civil… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, is pushing legislation that would provide federal funding to Pacific states that are dealing with marine debris stemming from the March 2011 Japanese tsunami.
“Marine debris is a costly problem that puts seafarers and ecosystems at risk in coastal communities across the country,” Larsen said. “Pacific states like Washington need more support as… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today after being sworn in to the 113th Congress.
“My focus in the 113th Congress will not waver: we need to create jobs and invest in long-term economic growth in Northwest Washington,” Larsen said.
“I am pleased to now represent a diverse new constituency in south Snohomish County and look forward to working with… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today on the bipartisan tax compromise passed by the Senate early this morning.
“A few weeks ago I asked people in my District what a $2,000 tax cut means to them. Patrick from Langley told me $2,000 pays his annual electric bill. Cathy from Eastsound said she would use the money to help her daughter pay for college. Annette… Read more »
Six members of Washington’s Congressional Delegation today called on federal investigators to complete their investigation into the April 2010 explosion at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes that claimed seven lives.
Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell joined Reps. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Jim McDermott (WA-07), Adam Smith (WA-09), and Suzan DelBene (WA-01), in writing a letter to the… Read more »
