Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted no on a partisan immigration bill that would cut diversity visas for those who come from countries with historically low immigration to the United States. The bill, H.R. 6429, passed the House on a 245 to 139 vote. Larsen is a cosponsor of an alternate bill, the Attracting the Best and Brightest Act of 2012, which would establish a visa for highly… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, and Rep. Suzan DelBene, WA-01, will meet with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today to press the agency to correct a public housing issue in Snohomish County. Larsen and DelBene requested the meeting with Assistant Secretary Sandra Henriquez to challenge a HUD decision that is preventing the Housing Authority of Snohomish County from… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted for the Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012, which establishes permanent normal trade relations with Russia.
“Washington businesses sold more than $400 million in exports to Russia last year alone. By passing this bill, Northwest Washington exporters will be able to expand their… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today hailed the Department of Transportation’s decision to grant Delta Airlines a flight slot between SeaTac and central Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. Larsen, a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, was a key supporter of the application, and spoke to the Deputy Secretary of Transportation about the application earlier this… Read more »
Navy exploring increasing the number of squadrons of P-8A Poseidon aircraft
Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA) commended an announcement by the U.S. Navy on their intent to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the introduction of the P-8A Multi-Mission Maritime Aircraft (MMA) to the U.S. Navy Fleet. The Navy will… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today after Suzan DelBene was sworn in as the representative for Washington’s 1st Congressional District.
“Suzan worked hard to win this seat, and I know she will work even harder to serve the 1st District,” Larsen said. “Suzan and I will work closely together to meet the needs of Northwest Washington by… Read more »
The Navy is considering increasing the number of squadrons of P-8A Poseidon aircraft at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, said today. The Navy will study three alternatives to its 2008 Record of Decision, all of which would result in the basing of more aircraft at Whidbey Island.
“This news shows the Navy’s steadfast commitment to Naval Air Station… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced that federally-impacted schools in Northwest Washington will receive more of their federal Impact Aid funding immediately. Six local school districts that serve military communities and Indian tribes rely on Impact Aid funding to make up for lost property tax revenue. The U.S. Department of Education will now provide immediate payment of 70 percent… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, will hold five roundtable discussions with veterans over the next two weeks. Veterans are invited to share their thoughts and concerns about veterans’ issues and learn about the services that Larsen’s offices in Bellingham and Everett provide to veterans.
Larsen is a strong supporter of veterans. He supported legislation to strengthen and expand the GI… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced a $38.4 million federal loan to modernize the electric grid in the San Juan Islands. The U.S. Department of Agriculture loan to Orcas Power and Light Cooperative includes more than $24 million in funding for smart grid projects which will increase efficiency and reliability of electricity service for San Juan Island residents.
"This loan is a… Read more »
