Today, Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Kim Schrier, MD (WA-08), Greg Landsman (OH-01), Ami Bera, MD (CA-06) and Mark Pocan (WI-02) introduced legislation to protect seniors from new red tape the Trump administration is implementing in traditional Medicare. The Seniors Deserve SMARTER (Streamlined Medical Approvals for Timely, Efficient Recovery) Care Act would… Read more »

Today Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement after the Trump administration announced that it will cancel thousands of flights: "The women and men who climb into air traffic control towers to keep the flying public safe had their jobs become even more stressful last week when they… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after the Senate voted 50-46 to strike down tariffs on Canada yesterday evening: “When the President stokes tensions with our Canadian neighbors, families in Northwest Washington state pay the price. The President’s pointless trade war has destroyed local businesses and driven up costs for the people I… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “I am encouraged to hear that Boeing is increasing production of the 737MAX after consistently meeting quality metrics set by the FAA, which will lead to more jobs for the women and men who design and make the best airplanes in the world. This is important progress toward Boeing getting back to its roots as an… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement on the detention of Jasmine Ikeda, an Orcas Island resident detained by Israel on October 1st, 2025 following her participation in the Global Sumud Flotilla: “I have been in touch with Jasmine’s family, and I am working with them to advocate for her immediate release. With the permission of Jasmine’s family, I… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement about the government shutdown: “Prices are up, the economy is down, and now Republicans in Congress have shut down the government to double down on the health care crisis they created. “Yesterday, I met with Washington Health Benefit Exchange leaders and other state health care groups to hear about the local… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after the Trump administration announced the cancellation of funding for the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub and ten other projects in Washington state: “The Trump administration is raising the cost of living by cancelling local clean energy projects. The Department of Energy is clawing back a billion dollars in… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) published an opinion piece in the Everett Herald about the Republican health care crisis and potential government shutdown. "At a time when families are already struggling with high prices and a weak job market, Republicans in Congress are doubling down on a health care crisis of their own making," wrote Rep.… Read more »

U.S. Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) introduced a resolution recognizing Seattle Sounders FC for becoming the first Major League Soccer (MLS) team to win all five major North American soccer trophies. “I’ve known the Sounders are the best men’s professional soccer team since my days as a ball boy for the team when they were in the NASL,” said… Read more »

A bipartisan group of lawmakers led by Representatives Rick Larsen (D-WA-02) and Dan Newhouse (R-WA-04) urged United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to prioritize market access for U.S. blueberries in trade discussions with critical partners in Asia. “The U.S. is the world’s top blueberry producing nation and increasing exports to markets in the Asia-Pacific region supports… Read more »