Press Releases

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted against eliminating the Presidential Election Campaign Fund.“At a time when unemployment is too high and middle class families are still hurting from the economic recession, Americans want Congress to be focused on creating jobs and getting the economy moving again.“Instead of working to reduce unemployment and get the… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement slamming the Republican Budget-less Resolution.“The budget proposal that the Republicans are bringing to the floor today consists of a one paragraph statement that does not outline one spending cut or any specific numbers.“The only cut that can be produced from this single sheet of paper is a paper… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement about what he hopes the President will include in tomorrow night’s State of the Union address.“Mainstream economists on both sides of the aisle agree that the actions of Congress and the Administration helped to rescue the economy and create private sector jobs in the two years since President… Read more »

Larsen Elected to Senior Leadership Position on Important Coast Guard and Maritime SubcommitteeWill Focus Work on Jobs and Trade in the Pacific Northwest U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) will be named Ranking Member of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.  Rep. Larsen will be the most senior… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement about today’s meeting between Chinese President Hu’s and Members of Congressional Leadership. Larsen is the co-chair of the bipartisan U.S.-China Working Group (USCWG)."I am pleased President Hu had the opportunity to meet with Members of Congress during his visit to the United… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after voting against repeal of the new health care law.“Repealing the new health care law means repealing patients’ rights and ballooning our deficit by $230 billion by 2021, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. I voted against this costly repeal to protect affordable health… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), the co-chair of the bipartisan U.S.-China Working Group, applauded the announcement by the U.S. and Chinese governments of final government approval by China for the purchase of 200 Boeing jets, including 737s and 777s. China’s approval of these airline contracts will result in a $19 billion order from Boeing, which will support more… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) highlighted the costs that repeal of the new health care law will have on families, small businesses, and seniors in Northwest Washington. A new report, released by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, details the impact that repeal will have in the 2nd Congressional District.“The Republican’s first order of business in this… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) sent a letter to Frontier Communications, calling on them to offer a better alternative for customers in Northwest Washington that use their cable service. Frontier recently announced that it will alter the existing framework of its fiber-optic television service. Specifically, Frontier’s decision to offer its customers a choice between… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement about Chinese President Hu’s visit to the United States. Larsen is the co-chair of the bipartisan U.S.-China Working Group (USCWG). "The US-China relationship is the most important bilateral relationship in the world. Both nation’s face a number of challenges and opportunities moving forward.… Read more »