Press Releases

US Rep Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement on the death of Osama bin Laden."Ten years ago our nation was united in a common purpose -- to protect our country from further terrorist attacks and capture or kill those who attacked our nation. The announcement of Osama bin Laden's death stands as the strongest accomplishment in that effort."Osama bin Laden provided… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) and officials from the City of Burlington celebrated the announcement that Burlington was awarded a grant for over $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to help with construction of the Burlington-Skagit County Regional Scenic Byway Visitor Center. Larsen supported this project through meetings with local officials and a letter… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement on the announcement that the Department of Justice established the Oil and Gas Price Fraud Working Group.“Last week the President’s announced the formation of an Oil and Gas Price Fraud Working Group. This group must take a hard look at the manipulation of gas prices – determining where and… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), released the following statement after voting against the Republican Budget Resolution for the 2012 Fiscal Year. “I set a goal for myself to implement a forward thinking plan for long term economic growth that works for us in the Pacific Northwest through investments in skills and knowledge of people, support for innovation, and… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after voting for a budget compromise to fund the government for the remainder of the 2011 Fiscal Year. “Earlier this year I set a goal for myself to implement a forward thinking plan for long term economic growth that works for us in the Pacific Northwest through investments in skills and knowledge of… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) hosted a conference call with community members from Northwest Washington. Members from local hospitals, seniors groups and medical organizations joined the call to share their concerns about the future of Medicare and ask Rep. Larsen questions about the impact of the Republican Medicare plan. “It is clear that local health care… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, co-led an oversight hearing on Improving and Streamlining the Coast Guard’s Acquisition Program The Subcommittee received testimony from the following witnesses: Vice Admiral John Currier, Deputy… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) sent the following letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers after receiving reports that work on the Skagit River General Investigation Study (Skagit GI) had been ordered to stop. “People in my district are counting on this study to be completed so we can begin constructing the critical flood control projects that will help them… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement in response to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announcement of a final rule on vessel traffic and Southern Resident killer whales:“After having met with many groups in Anacortes and the San Juans about the impacts of the proposed No-Go Zone, I am pleased that NOAA announced it has… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after voting against a short-term budget bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. “The time to pass a long-term budget that will help grow the economy and fuel private sector job creation is now. Instead, the Majority Party is pushing forward with a partisan budget that undermines the ongoing… Read more »