Press Releases

—U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement about this week’s Senate hearings on the failure of Washington Mutual. Larsen points to the hearings as a strong case for the need to protect consumers and enact Wall Street reforms. A report to be released Friday by the inspectors general of the Treasury Department and the FDIC found that WaMu’s… Read more »

Washington, D.C. — The status quo in health care is unacceptable. American families and small businesses are crippled by the staggering costs of premiums. We can not afford inaction. Health care reform will immediately start lowering the cost of health care to make coverage more affordable for families and ensure small businesses no longer have to choose between health care and… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) highlighted several tax relief provisions that he fought to provide for hardworking families and small businesses in the 2nd District of Washington. In the past year, Larsen supported legislation that has provided over $200 billion in tax relief and income support to working families and small businesses across America.   “In… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) made the following statement in response to the President signing the New START Treaty. Larsen is a member of the House Armed Services’ Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, which oversees nuclear weapons for the United States. “I congratulate President Obama on signing the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty with Russia. … Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) made the following statement in response to Secretary Geithner’s announcement that he will visit China on Thursday to discuss currency with the Vice Premier.  Larsen is the co-chair of the bipartisan U.S.-China Working Group and met with Vice Premier Wan Quishan in both Beijing and Washington, D.C. last year. China is the largest… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) made the following statement after President Obama released his Nuclear Posture Review.  Larsen is a member of the House Armed Services’ Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, which oversees nuclear weapons around the globe. “The Obama Administration’s Nuclear Posture Review will strengthen America’s national… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the following statement in reaction to news of an explosion at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes.“I was shocked to hear the tragic news of the explosion at the Tesoro refinery this morning. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the victims of this horrible event.  I am ready to help them in any way I can. It… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement praising President Obama and President Medvedev for agreeing to the most comprehensive arms control agreement in nearly two decades. “I applaud President Obama for reaching agreement on a historic arms reduction treaty with Russia.  This treaty will make our country safer, it will enhance… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted for the largest single investment in aid that will help students and families pay for college. The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA) will shift all new federal student lending to the Direct Loan program, generating funds that will be reinvested in Pell Grants, community colleges and other education initiatives… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined students from Western Washington University (WWU) to talk about his recent vote for the largest single investment in aid that will help students and families pay for college. The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA) will shift all new federal student lending to the Direct Loan program, generating funds that will… Read more »