Press Releases

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen shared the following information with his constituents: Our nation faces an economic crisis that has the potential to impact every family in the country. I believe that the federal government must respond to this crisis.  My colleagues in Congress and I are working to find the best way forward.  I want to help explain the stakes we face and… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) today praised House passage of a 2nd economic stimulus package – the Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act (H.R. 7110) -- to create jobs, strengthen our infrastructure by investing in roads, bridges and highways and help Americans hurt by the economic downturn. “This economic stimulus package will create jobs, strengthen our… Read more »

Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced that $4.5 million she has included in a critical spending bill for 2010 Winter Olympics security preparations has passed the U.S. House of Representatives. U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) applauded the resources for Olympics security, which he has also worked to support.  The funding will go toward construction of an Olympic… Read more »

More than $8 million for NAS Whidbey has passed the House as part of a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through March 6, 2009.  U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) has secured $6.16 million for a new fire instructional facility and $2 million for joint electronic warfare training at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island as part of the package.  The… Read more »

One million dollars for Snohomish County’s new Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has passed the House as part of a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through March 6, 2009.  U.S. Representative Rick Larsen secured the funding to help coordinate state and local government and Washington National Guard operations in case of an emergency or natural… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) spoke on the House floor this morning in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the North Cascades National Park.  Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery: “Madame Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the North Cascades National Park.“On October 2nd, 1968, President Johnson signed the North… Read more »

As the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA) weighs its options to decide the best home for NOAA's Marine Operations Center Pacific, our community is united in making the case for Bellingham. Bellingham offers a ready-to-go location for NOAA's fleet, a skilled labor pool and thriving marine trades industry, partnership opportunities with Whatcom… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement today on House passage of the Commodity Markets Transparency & Accountability Act (HR 6604): “It is unacceptable that while American families are being punched at the pump, excessive speculation by energy traders may be driving up prices by as much as $20 to $60 per barrel.  “If we want… Read more »

Today the House passed legislation affecting gun ownership in the District of Columbia. U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) supported the National Capital Security and Safety Act (HR 6842) as originally introduced, but opposed the final bill after it was substantially altered by the Childers amendment: “I strongly support the 2nd Amendment and the right of law-abiding… Read more »

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen released the following statement today on The Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 6899), which passed the House last night by a vote of 236-189: “From talking to constituents in my district, I know that working families aren’t getting pinched at the pump, they are getting punched.  For too long, our… Read more »