Press Releases

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 »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted for the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act that will help create jobs, provide incentives for businesses to hire workers and repair crumbling infrastructure. The legislation passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 217-201. “My number one priority is getting Americans back to work,” said Rep.… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), member of the House Budget Committee, questioned Arne Duncan, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, on the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA) when he appeared before the House Budget Committee at a hearing today. In September, the U.S. House of Representatives passed this legislation that makes the single largest investment… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), member of the House Budget Committee, questioned Timothy Geithner, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Treasury, on the Administration’s proposal for a Small Business Lending Fund when he appeared before a House Budget Committee hearing yesterday. Larsen spent the February District Work Period meeting with community banks in Northwest… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the Air Force’s final Request for Proposals (RFP) for the aerial refueling tanker program. Larsen’s congressional district includes Boeing’s Everett plant, assembly site for the 747, 767, 777 and 787. “I am pleased that the Air Force is… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) applauded the Administration for re-committing to the goal of ending childhood hunger by 2015.  Earlier today, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack delivered a speech at the National Press Club outlining how the Administration will work to reduce childhood hunger and improve the health and nutrition of American children. “According to… Read more »