Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted for a bill that will fund the departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, as well as continue other government operations. The appropriations bill was approved by the House of Representatives today and awaits consideration by the Senate before Presidential approval.“This bill will allow for… Read more »
A bill approved in Congress today and supported by Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, will help get thousands of veterans back to work. Larsen hailed the bill, which he said is a critical way to boost the economy and repay veterans for their service. The Vow to Hire Heroes Act now goes to President Obama, who has indicated that he will sign the bill.“Veterans who have risked life and limb in… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today regarding the Gov. Gregoire’s announcement of Washington state’s strategy to secure production of the 737-Max.“Washington’s aerospace workers are the best in the world, and they are the best suited to build the next generation 737-MAX,” Larsen said. “I support the Governor’s strategy to… Read more »
The U.S.-Australia defense partnership announced today by President Obama in Australia will boost the security interests of both nations, Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, said today. Larsen, who travelled to Australia in February and met with Australian leaders including Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Defense Minister Stephen Smith, said the partnership will enhance regional security.“The… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today called on Congress to prohibit the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from awarding contracts to felons convicted of contract fraud, waste and abuse. Larsen, the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, introduced a motion to recommit the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2011 that would have… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued a statement today regarding President Obama’s trip to the Asia-Pacific region and the announcement of progress in negotiating a Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement to promote free trade in the Asia-Pacific Region. Larsen is the co-chair of the bipartisan Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation caucus.“The President’s trip to Asia and the… Read more »
A bill authored by Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, to promote U.S. exports to the Asia-Pacific region became law today. President Obama signed the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 at the APEC business summit in Hawaii this morning. The law will allow American business and government personnel traveling to the Asia-Pacific region access to expedited visa… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day.“Veterans Day is a time to pause and remember the sacrifices made by those who have served in our armed services during the proud history of our military. We thank those who have served, and we recall those who gave, as President Abraham Lincoln called it, ‘the last full measure of… Read more »
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar Declares Federal Lands on San Juan Islands Deserve Immediate Permanent Protection Cantwell and Larsen Have Introduced Legislation to Create National Conservation Area in San Juan Islands and Preserve Federal Lands for Future Generations Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA-02) hailed the inclusion… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today called on the U.S. Postal Service to maintain operations at the Everett Area Mail Processing Facility. In a letter to Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe, Larsen said the loss of service and jobs in western Washington would be a blow to the region, and called into question some of the cost-savings the Postal Service expects to gain from closing the… Read more »
