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 »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement after Republican leaders announced they would drop efforts to avert the fiscal cliff and leave Washington, DC, until after Christmas.
“The Republicans just picked up their toys and went home,” Larsen said. “Republican leaders just admitted they cannot even pass their own bills. Instead of working with Democrats to… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following about Speaker John Boehner’s ‘Plan B’ proposal which would extend tax rates for those making less than $1 million a year while not addressing the debt ceiling, spending cuts or extending middle class tax credits.
“Rather than stay at the negotiating table, the Republicans are showing today that they want to dive… Read more »
School districts that are impacted by federal land ownership and serving federally impacted students, including military and tribal families, will receive faster payment of federal dollars thanks to legislation authored by Reps. Rick Larsen (D-WA), and Doc Hastings (R-WA). Their Impact Aid Timely Repayment Act was included in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013 which the House… Read more »
Small businesses will have greater access to defense contracts thanks to provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013 authored by Reps. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., and Bill Shuster, R-Penn. Larsen and Shuster co-chaired the Panel on Business Challenges Within the Defense Industry from September 2011 to March 2012 which looked at the challenges businesses face in working with the… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted for the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013. Larsen, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, opposed the original House version of this bill in May. The bill passed by the House today reflects a compromise agreement between the House and Senate. Larsen served on the Conference Committee that negotiated the final bill. The bill includes… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement regarding the shootings in Newtown, Conn., that claimed the lives of 20 children and eight adults including the shooter.
“My family and I join all Americans in grieving for the children, teachers and staff who had their lives taken from them in the vicious attacks at Sandy Hook Elementary School,” Larsen said. “As… Read more »
