Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted for H.R. 4105, which would give the U.S. Department of Commerce authority to administer countervailing tariffs on illegally subsidized foreign goods imported from non-market economies. The bipartisan bill was approved by the House of Representatives on a vote of 370 to 39.“This bill will help level the playing field for American manufacturers… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, released the following statement today after Rep. Norm Dicks, WA-06, announced he would retire at the end of this Congress.“Norm is a passionate and tireless advocate for Washingtonians, and has been for over three decades,” Larsen said.“I have mixed emotions about his departure. I am happy for both Norm and Suzie, but his retirement leaves a big… Read more »
Legislation authored by Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, to help school districts serving military or tribal communities advanced this week in a key House of Representatives committee. The text of Larsen’s Impact Aid Timely Repayment Act was included in the Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act (H.R. 3990) which the House Education and the Workforce Committee approved last… Read more »
In letter to President Obama, members urge approval of a federal disaster declaration for 11 Washington counties In a letter sent today, members of the Washington Congressional delegation called for President Obama to approve a request from Washington state to issue a federal disaster declaration for 11 counties struggling to overcome severe winter weather.Governor Chris Gregoire formally… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted yes on the bipartisan agreement to extend the payroll tax relief and unemployment insurance, and maintain Medicare reimbursement rates. The bill will extend the provisions through the end of the year.“I supported this bill because it protects seniors' ability to see the doctor of their choice, and sustains critical unemployment insurance for more… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today regarding President Obama’s planned announcement in Everett of initiatives to promote jobs, manufacturing and exports."The President’s initiatives to help America’s businesses export their goods are exactly the way we will continue creating jobs in Washington state," Larsen said. "Promoting… Read more »
Larsen: “With this announcement, the future of Naval Station Everett is secured.”
EVERETT—Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced that the Navy will boost its presence at Naval Station Everett, replacing each of the three frigates with new or modified destroyers over the next seven years. Larsen joined Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson to make the announcement… Read more »
In letter sent Monday, WA Senators and Representatives back Department of Labor emergency assistance for 700 Kimberly-Clark workers transitioning to new jobsIn a letter sent today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), U.S. Representative Jay Inslee (D-WA-01), U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA-02), and U.S. Representative Adam Smith (D-WA-09) called for… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted in support of the STOCK Act, which would clarify current prohibitions against insider trading on non-public information by lawmakers, administration officials and senior staff of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government. The bill would also impose new disclosure requirements for lawmakers to report any stock or securities… Read more »
Reps. Rick Larsen, WA-02, and Adam Smith, WA-09, today announced $2 million in funding for two Puget Sound and Adjacent Waters Restoration projects. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funds will go to the Qwuloolt Estuary Restoration Project in Marysville and the Seahurst Beach Restoration Project in Burien.
“I am pleased the Army Corps has recognized the importance of moving ahead on… Read more »
