Press Releases

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted to help small businesses by repealing new 1099 requirements established by the Affordable Care Act. “I have heard from many small business owners in my district that the 1099 reporting requirement in the new health care law will force them to spend their much-needed time and energy on burdensome paperwork,” said Rep.… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) praised President Obama and Mexican President Calderon for announcing that they have reached a pathway forward on a long haul cross-border Mexican trucking program. This announcement is in response to the ongoing issue with the tariffs placed on American agricultural and other products by the Government of Mexico following the halt of a pilot… 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, praised an announcement from the Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration that they are collaborating to apply cargo preference requirements to the… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), voted in favor of a short-term Continuing Resolution cuts spending by $4 billion while continuing to fund the government through March 18th.“The bottom line is: we can not afford a government shutdown that will deprive hardworking families, seniors and veterans of the critical services they count on to get by from day to day. I… 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, countered claims from the majority party that the maritime industry can do more with less at a hearing on “A Review of the Administration's Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Requests for the U.S. Coast Guard,… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen released the following statement after SSA Marine announced it is submitting key documents to move forward with the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal project. “Exports are a surefire way to get our economy moving and grow good jobs in the community. “I am pleased to see a based company making a major private investment in our nation’s export… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen, a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, applauded the completion of the "stakeholder agreement" that will allow Washington state to begin work on high-speed rail projects in Northwest Washington. Last night, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF)… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), made the following statement after the Air Force announced its decision to award Boeing with the contract to replace the aerial refueling tanker:“The Air Force’s announcement confirms what I’ve known for a long time: Northwest aerospace workers are the best in the world and Boeing will build an outstanding tanker for our… Read more »

Rep Rick Larsen released the following statement after an earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand. Larsen traveled to New Zealand this week as part of a bipartisan congressional delegation to promote the trade and security relationships between the US and New Zealand."The 6.3 earthquake that hit the city of Christchurch on top of the 7.1 earthquake of September is a devastating… 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, commended the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) for reducing regulatory burdens and bringing cost savings to small businesses involved with the export of U.S. products. Yesterday, the FMC released a final… Read more »