Press Releases

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) applauded the Government Accountability Office (GAO) for sustaining the Port of Bellingham’s protest against the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) decision to move its Northwest-based Marine Operations Center to Newport, Oregon.  The GAO ruled that NOAA should not have selected the Newport facility… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on President Obama’s announcement of a new strategy for the war in Afghanistan. “Tonight, President Obama outlined a comprehensive strategy to stabilize Afghanistan and reduce security threats to America.  The President addressed how we will defeat… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement today after voting in support of the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962).  The bill passed the House by a vote of 220 to 215. “There is no doubt that health care is costing our small businesses too much, our families too much and the federal government too much.  The… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted today to approve a package of unemployment insurance benefits and tax credits for first-time homebuyers and businesses facing financial losses. The bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 403 to 12. “Congress must continue to do everything possible to create jobs, help those hurt the most and strengthen the foundation for… Read more »

The office launches a new website for district residents. It is aimed to allow site visitors to have access to the latest information from Capitol Hill. Constituents can make requests such as receiving assistance with Federal Agencies, apply for an appointment to one of the U.S. military academies, and request a Presidential greeting. District residents can view the latest news by… Read more »

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 »