Press Releases

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), member of the House Budget Committee, made the following statement today after President Barack Obama released his budget outline for Fiscal Year 2011. “Today, President Obama outlined a budget that tackles our nation’s two biggest needs: creating jobs now and driving down the deficit in the future. “One year ago, our… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) praised today’s announcement from the U.S. Department of Transportation that Washington state will be receiving $590 million in Recovery Act funds to invest in high-speed rail improvements. “Creating a more efficient passenger rail system is a win, win, win for Washington state,” said Rep. Larsen. “It will create jobs,… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement tonight following President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, President Obama spoke to the American people about the many challenges we face and the bold steps we must take to create jobs, rebuild our economy and help those hurt most by this recession. “The President was… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the following statement concerning the House Budget Committee’s hearing on budget projections for fiscal years 2010 through 2020 released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). “Today’s report by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) sends a strong message to Congress that we must act now to ensure a long-term, sustainable budget… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement today regarding the safe return of Brett Schlenbaker and his two adopted children, orphans Djennika and Djouvensky, from Port-Au-Prince, Haiti.  Rep. Larsen has been working on behalf of the Schlenbaker’s for several months to finalize the adoption of Djennika and Djouvensky from Haiti. … Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted today 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 Jobs for Main Street Act (H.R. 2847) passed the House by a vote of 217-212 and must clear the Senate before it can be signed into law. “Right now, my… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement today regarding the first flight of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner in Everett: “Today’s great news and successful test have been a long time coming. This test flight means we are finally at the end-game for getting the 787 certified by the Federal Aviation Administration, and getting the… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted today to put in place comprehensive regulations for our financial markets, hold Wall Street accountable and protect consumers.  This legislation, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 4173) passed the House by a vote of 223-202 and must clear the Senate before it can be signed into law.  “This legislation… Read more »

Today U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) introduced legislation to improve low-income children’s access to nutritious after-school meals and snacks.  This legislation, the Ensuring All Students Year-round (EASY) Access to Meals and Snacks Act, would amend the Child Nutrition Act to allow the organizations that currently serve snacks and meals during summer programs… Read more »

The House of Representatives passed the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act (HR 1672), legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), by voice vote yesterday.  This legislation renews the Congressional mandate for the Northwest Straits Commission, a grassroots organization that works to restore and protect marine habitat in Northwest… Read more »