Press Releases

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 »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) delivered the following remarks to celebrate Martin Luther King Day at the kickoff celebration and breakfast for the MLK Day of Service event sponsored by Whatcom’s Service Learning Program. Larsen then joined volunteers in a day of community service in Whatcom County.Remarks as prepared for delivery:Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once… Read more »

Everett, WA – Today, Congressman Rick Larsen praised the Skagit County Board of Commissioners for sending a letter that commits the county to the Skagit River General Investigation (G.I.)Skagit County, the local sponsor of the Skagit River G.I., delivered a letter to Col. Anthony Wright on Friday, January 14, committing to the hydrology and hydraulics as updated by the U.S.… Read more »

Today, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will deliver the following statement on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to honor Representative Giffords and remember the victims of the tragic shooting in Arizona.“What does the Lord require?  Do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.“These words from the prophet Micah are as true today as they were when first… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement in response to news reports that Representative Gabrielle Giffords was shot while at a public event in Arizona. "I am shocked to hear of this tragedy. This is an unforgivable, monstrous act that has no excuse. "My wife Tiia and I are keeping Representative Giffords and her family in our thoughts and prayers.… Read more »

Today, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement about Alcoa Intalco’s plans to restart a portion of idled capacity at the Ferndale facility.“Intalco’s decision to make more aluminum at the Ferndale plant means jobs for folks in the region and economic growth in Whatcom County.“Alcoa's decision to make more aluminum in Ferndale, creating 60… Read more »