Press Releases

Today, local leaders expressed their support for a piece of bipartisan legislation that Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA 2nd) introduced with U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Mark Begich (D-AK), to dramatically strengthen our federal investment in ferry systems nationwide, including Washington State Ferries. More than 100 million passengers… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after voting against two pieces of legislation that will expand offshore drilling in way that abandons environmental and safety precautions.“While we should continue to allow offshore drilling in locations where it is already occurring, we need to ensure that we are strictly enforcing safety protocol and… Read more »

Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) introduced legislation to designate Illabot Creek in Skagit County as a Wild and Scenic River. The legislation will protect the free-flowing character of Illabot Creek, an important habitat for threatened wild Chinook salmon, steelhead, bull trout and other wildlife, while maintaining recreational… Read more »

A delegation of five Members of the US House of Representatives, in partnership with the National Committee on US-China Relations, returned to Washington DC from China after achieving a series of first time visits with Chinese military leaders and activities in support of furthering the US-China military to military relationship. The delegation visited Beijing, Qingdao, Chengdu, and… Read more »

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 »