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 the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Calvin L. Scovel III, requesting an investigation into the Federal Aviation Administration’s approach to certifying the Boeing 737 MAX. “The… Read more »

Congress not only passed legislation with $1.375 billion for a wall the president wanted, which the president signed, but the House and Senate also passed legislation to undo the president’s national emergency declaration. When the president declared a national emergency, he failed to acknowledge the funds for a wall would come at a high cost to the military. I am disappointed to… Read more »

MUKILTEO, WA— Constituents of Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) are invited to meet with the Congressman at a community coffee at the Boys and Girls Club in Mukilteo on Sunday, March 24. Community coffees are an opportunity for Larsen to hear directly from constituents about issues important to them in an informal discussion setting. Sunday, March 24 Larsen will hold a community coffee at… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) Rep. John Carter (TX -31) introduced legislation to protect benefits for children of fallen servicemembers. The Children of Fallen Servicemembers AMT Relief Act would change tax law to count a Survivor Benefit Plan annuity paid to a minor beneficiary as earned income, so these payments do not make a child subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax. “Survivor… Read more »

Today, the New Democrat Coalition Trade Task Force Co-Chairs Ron Kind, Rick Larsen, Greg Meeks, and Lizzie Fletcher released their goals for the 116th Congress. The Trade Task Force will meet with stakeholders and develop policy positions for the Coalition to advance in both the near term and long term. Trade Task Force Mission Statement for the 116th Congress: The New Democrat Coalition… Read more »

Statement from Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), and Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Rick Larsen (D-WA): “Despite repeated assurances from the FAA in recent days, it has become abundantly clear to us that not only should the 737 MAX be grounded but also that there must be a rigorous investigation into why the aircraft,… Read more »

Aviation Subcommittee Hearing on “Looking Forward: Aviation 2050” Opening Statement Chair Rick Larsen March 12, 2019 You can view Rep. Larsen’s Opening Statement here. Good morning and thank you to today’s witnesses to join the Subcommittee’s discussion on “Aviation 2050.” However, I do want to start today by acknowledging the tragedy of… Read more »

  Click here to view Rep. Larsen’s remarks at the Paine Field terminal opening.  It is great to be here with everyone today to celebrate the opening of the new Paine Field terminal. I will be the first to say it that Everett and Snohomish County are ready for take-off. We’re very excited about this. The district… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) is inviting high school-aged students who live in or attend school in the Second Congressional District to showcase their artistic talents in the 2019 Congressional Art Competition. The U.S. House of Representatives holds the nationwide high school visual art competition to encourage and recognize artistic talent in each congressional district. The winning entry… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today voted for legislation to require universal background checks. “Time and time again, towns and cities across the country endure the pain of gun violence. This cycle must stop. We cannot become immune to tragedy,” said Larsen. “While no law can prevent all shootings, requiring universal background checks is a commonsense step to reducing gun… Read more »