Today, Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) announced legislation they co-led, the AI Training for National Security Act, has been included in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY26 NDAA). The AI Training for National Security Act requires the Department of Defense (DoD) to include information on the unique cybersecurity challenges… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bipartisan NDAA passed the House by a final vote of 312 to 112 and now heads to the Senate for consideration.  “I supported this year’s NDAA because it includes provisions to improve servicemembers’ quality of… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced the introduction of the Veterans Access to Transit Act (H.R. 6451), legislation to establish a Department of Transportation (DOT) pilot program to provide veterans with public transportation to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities and veterans organizations. “Local veterans have told me consistently that lack of… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after the Trump administration announced changes to immigration processes: “Refugees and humanitarian nonprofits that support refugees should not be punished because of the actions of one violent person. “I supported the establishment of World Relief’s Whatcom County office and I continue to support their… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA-02), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Representative Burgess Owens (R-UT-04) introduced the Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act to authorize $50 million in funding each year to improve transportation infrastructure in the cities hosting next year’s—and future—Olympic and… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement:  “I condemn the senseless violence committed in Washington D.C. against two brave National Guard members. I support local and federal law enforcement efforts to hold the shooter accountable. My thoughts are with the family of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, and with Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe as he fights for… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after the Navy announced the cancellation of the Constellation-class frigate program: “I am disappointed to see the Administration abandon the Constellation-class frigate program, which would have a significant impact on the future of the Navy. "Naval Station Everett (NSE), which is located in a deep water… Read more »

This week, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded more than $50 million in grant funding to four Northwest Washington transit agencies to transition to low emission buses, improve service reliability and invest in paratransit services. “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to deliver cleaner and greener bus service to Northwest Washington,” said Larsen, the lead… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after signing a discharge petition that will force a vote in the House of Representatives to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits if the petition reaches 218 signatories: “Health care should be affordable and accessible for all. 26,000 people I represent depend on these critical ACA tax credits to afford… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement on ongoing peace talks between Ukraine and Russia: "Putin started this war and his unprovoked aggression must not be rewarded. The Administration's proposed ‘peace plan' for Ukraine is a gift to Putin that asks Ukraine to sacrifice its land, military strength and future in NATO while… Read more »