The Hill April 3, 2019 By Congressman Rick Larsen On April 4, 1949, representatives of twelve nations came together in Washington, D.C. to establish a remarkable and enduring alliance, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Since its foundation, NATO has been dedicated to freedom for its member states, deterring would-be adversaries and European security. Central to this alliance… Read more »

Announcement follows a request Chairs DeFazio and Larsen made last week Following the announcement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today that it will establish a Joint Authorities Technical Review (JATR) as part of its certification of the Boeing 737 MAX, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on… Read more »

Today, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure sent letters to both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Boeing to request records related to the certification of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The records and responses will help further the Committee’s investigation. “As I have said before, the Committee’s investigation will be deliberate, thorough,… Read more »

FRIDAY HARBOR, WA— Constituents of Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) are invited to meet with the Congressman at a community coffee at The Bean Cafe in Friday Harbor on Saturday, April 6. Community coffees are an opportunity for Larsen to hear directly from constituents about issues important to them in an informal discussion setting. Saturday, April 6 Larsen will hold a Community Coffee at… Read more »

Congressmen Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Darin LaHood (R-IL), co-chairs of the U.S.-Working Group (USCWG), led a bipartisan Congressional delegation trip to China over the last week. The six-member delegation returned to Washington this week after traveling to Hong Kong, Beijing, and Hangzhou to engage with high-level Chinese and U.S. officials, as well as American businesses operating in… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted today to oppose the President’s ban on transgender troops in the military. “The administration’s ban on transgender troops serving in the military is arbitrary, discriminatory and disrespectful to thousands of transgender servicemembers, past and present. I oppose the… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted today to ensure women are paid based on their skills and experience, not their gender. “All employees deserve equal pay for equal work. Ending pay disparities based on gender and closing the earnings gap will create more equal opportunity and ensure Washington state’s economic success.” The Paycheck Fairness Act strengthens and closes… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted today to direct the United States Coast Guard to submit a report on the vulnerabilities of Coast Guard installations and requirements from climate change over the next 20 years. Larsen voted on the bill during a House Transportation and Infrastructure Full Committee markup. “Congress must take concrete steps to protect U.S. Coast Guard installations… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted today to overturn the President’s veto of legislation to terminate the national emergency declaration. “I voted to overturn President Trump’s veto because Congress has a Constitutional obligation to serve as a check on the president. The House and Senate both voted to terminate the president’s declaration of a national emergency on… Read more »

Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Rick Larsen (D-WA) sent a letter to Acting Administrator Daniel K. Elwell of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), urging the FAA to engage an independent, third-party review composed of individuals with the technical skills and expertise to… Read more »