Today, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX), and Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Member André Carson (D-IN) introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure that, during any future government shutdowns, the U.S. National Airspace System and those responsible for its safe,… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) introduced the Patients Over Paperwork Act to reverse burdensome paperwork requirements instituted in the Big Ugly Law (BUL) that will result in thousands of Washingtonians losing access to health care. “Health care should be accessible and affordable for everyone,” said Rep. Larsen. “Most people who lose Medicaid coverage lose it because they… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen advocated additional clarity and communication from the United States Postal Service with regard to mail operations at the Glacier Post Office.  The full text of Rep. Larsen's letter to Postmaster General David Steiner is available here and below.  The Honorable David Steiner Postmaster General United States Postal Service 475… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after President Trump issued an executive order dropping some agriculture products from its reciprocal tariffs: “The President is once again trying to fix a problem he created, but his actions are too little too late. Prices are up and the economy is down because of the Trump administration’s tariff wars,… Read more »

Today, Rep. Larsen released the following statement after voting no on Republican legislation to drive up health care costs: “This resolution to end the government shutdown allows health care costs to skyrocket for 26,000 people I represent and rips health care away from 8,000 people I represent. Instead of fixing the Republican health care crisis, it fails to permanently extend… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) published ‘Listening to Veterans in Northwest Washington,’ a report capturing local veterans’ most pressing challenges and outlining policy recommendations for Congress and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to address these concerns. “The stories and perspectives shared by veterans in Washington state’s Second District underscore both… Read more »

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 »