Press Releases

Tonight, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) hosted a telephone town hall meeting with close to 6,500 constituents from the 2nd Congressional District of Washington state to discuss jobs, the economy and health care. “I want to thank everyone who took time out of their evening to join tonight’s call. It was a great chance for me to have a conversation with folks back… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement today in response to recent news stories regarding the final ruling by the World Trade Organization (WTO) on aircraft subsidies to Airbus by the European Union. “According to today’s media reports, the WTO has finally said ‘it’s over’ to European governments that subsidize… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) asked Congress to provide federal funding for 2nd District priorities, selecting 35 of 155 requests he received to pass on to the House Appropriations Committee. The requests Larsen made reflect a large range of local needs in all six counties he represents with a focus on making key investments to grow the economy, create and sustain jobs… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) applauded an announcement by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) that they submitted a project in Everett on their list of priority projects to receive high-speed rail funding. The proposed Everett Storage Track will create jobs and enhance the quality of commuting around the region by relieving congestion and increasing… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted for historic health care reform legislation to make health care more affordable and secure for American families, small businesses and seniors. “Health care reform has always been about one thing: the American people. Tonight I voted for health care reform that will immediately begin to lower the cost of health care for… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement in support of health care reform legislation that will immediately lower the cost of health care for American families and businesses, protect consumers and strengthen Medicare for seniors. “Health care reform is about instilling common-sense rules of the road to hold insurance companies accountable. We… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) praised today’s announcement by the Coast Guard that the Polar Star icebreaker will be reactivated – a move that will create jobs in Northwest Washington and strengthen the Coast Guard’s capabilities in the Arctic region. The Polar Star Cutter is one of the Coast Guard’s three multi-mission icebreakers that are homeported in… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement in reaction to Northrop Grumman’s decision to not bid on the aerial refueling tanker contract. This announcement leaves Boeing as the sole bidder for the Air Force contract.“Today’s announcement that Northrop Grumman will not bid against Boeing in the aerial refueling tanker competition… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) delivered the following statement on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives this week to encourage action to increase exports for American businesses– a move that will create jobs and spur economic growth. Larsen also sent a letter to Gary Locke, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce, urging him to support export… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) took action to help farmers and businesses that are suffering from an ongoing issue with Mexican tariffs. This week, Larsen spearheaded a bipartisan letter signed by 56 Members of Congress to Ray LaHood, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, and Ambassador Ron Kirk, U.S. Trade Representative, urging the administration to work to… Read more »