Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today called for a comprehensive farm bill and voted against H.R. 6233, a bill that would strip important agricultural and conservation programs while reinstating some disaster relief funding.“Instead of passing a comprehensive farm bill that farmers in Northwest Washington and across the country need, House Republicans decided to pass a face-saving disaster… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today after voting for a plan to extend middle class tax relief and against a Republican proposal that would have raised taxes on the middle class and cut taxes for those making more than $1 million a year.“The stakes of this debate could not be clearer. The plan I voted for would make sure all middle-class Americans get to… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced more than $4.8 million in federal grants for affordable housing and economic development in Snohomish County. The U.S. Housing and Urban Development grants will fund housing projects, emergency homeless shelters, and other efforts to expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.“These grants will create local… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced a more than $91,000 federal grant for affordable housing and economic development in Anacortes. The U.S. Housing and Urban Development grant will fund affordable housing and expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.“This grant will create local construction jobs and help low-income families in Anacortes keep a roof… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement congratulating Oak Harbor native Marti Malloy on her bronze medal judo win at the Olympics in London today.“Marti’s fierce performance on the mat representing Oak Harbor and the United States gives us all great reason to be proud. Just remind me not to cross her,” Larsen said. “Marti’s a trailblazer,… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today hailed the Navy’s decision to redeploy an EA-6B Prowler squadron to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The Navy informed Larsen of the decision to initiate an environmental assessment survey, thereby starting the process to bring the Star Warriors squadron, VAQ-209, to Whidbey within the next 18 months.“The Navy’s decision to bring the Star… Read more »
New Federal Report Shows That Pacific Northwest Ports Are at Competitive Disadvantage Compared to Canadian Ports
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, says a Federal Maritime Commission report released today shows that Pacific Northwest ports are losing business to Canada and called for action to address the root causes of the cargo diversion. Larsen is the top Democrat on the Coast Guard and Maritime… Read more »
SEAS Act to Repeal Section 100124 of Highway BillU.S. Representatives Elijah E. Cummings (D, MD-07) and Jeff Landry (R, LA-03) today introduced the Saving Essential American Sailors (SEAS) Act, H.R. 6170, which would ensure American food aid is transported by American workers. The bill repeals Section 100124 of the highway bill, MAP-21. Additional original co-sponsors include Congress… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced more than $1.6 million in federal funding for three new hybrid-electric buses for the Whatcom Transportation Authority.“We can’t have a big league economy with little league infrastructure. These new hybrid-electric buses will cut down on fuel costs and emissions, all while giving Whatcom residents a better ride,” Larsen said.… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced more than $1.3 million in federal funding for the replacement of Snohomish County Community Transit’s Kasch Park Operating Base roof.“We can’t have a big league economy with little league infrastructure,” Larsen said. “Investments in public transportation like this are critical to create jobs and keep our economy… Read more »
