Press Releases

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement today announcing his support for the Affordable Health Care for American Act (HR 3962) which is scheduled for a vote in the House of Representatives on Saturday: The status quo is unacceptable “After a full review of the Affordable Health Care for America Act, I am announcing my support for this important… Read more »

Today U.S. Representative Rick Larsen applauded the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) for reaching an agreement on a draft power contract with Alcoa to preserve over 500 good-paying jobs at the Intalco aluminum smelter in Ferndale, Washington.  “Today’s announcement is a huge win for Intalco employees, their families, and our community.  A… Read more »

On Monday, November 2nd, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) will host a telephone town hall with constituents from across the 2nd Congressional District to discuss the Affordable Health Care for America Act that was introduced in the House on Thursday.  Larsen will make the call from his office in Washington, D.C. to speak with constituents from Island, Snohomish,… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement today following the introduction of new House health care reform legislation, HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act.  The bill can be found here:  https://docs.house.gov/rules/health/111_ahcaa.pdf “After an initial review of the Affordable Health Care for America Act,… Read more »

Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed appropriations legislation that includes $6 million secured by Representative Rick Larsen for the National Parks Service to purchase Mitchell Hill, over 300 acres of forestland near San Juan Island National Historical Park.  This funding was included in the conference report of the Interior and Environment Appropriations bill, which is… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement today in response to Boeing’s announcement that it will locate its second assembly line for the 787 jetliner in Charleston, South Carolina. “The best aerospace workers in the world are in the Pacific Northwest.  To build the 787 anywhere else but in the Puget Sound region is a mistake. “The… Read more »

The House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing yesterday on legislation introduced by U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) and U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) to strengthen the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative.  This legislation (H.R. 1672) will reauthorize the Northwest Straits Commission, which supports conservation and habitat restoration projects in the… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) today called for Congress to pass additional measures to create jobs, help Americans hurt most by the recession, and further strengthen our country’s foundation for future economic growth. “The economic recovery package that Congress passed in February is working and will continue to work.  Because of this recovery package we… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) congratulated Skagit Valley College for recently receiving a $110,528 federal grant from the Public Telecommunications Facilities Program. Skagit Valley College will use the funds to establish a new public radio station, KSVU on 90.1 FM, bringing local communication and educational programs to currently under-served areas in the Skagit… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen recently sent a letter to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) asking that they extend the public comment period for their proposed rules to restrict vessel activity near orca whales.  The rules, which were proposed in July, would prohibit vessels from approaching within 200 yards of orcas at all times, outlaw parking in the path of a moving… Read more »