Press Releases

Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) was elected by his colleagues as the Chair of the House Subcommittee on Aviation, which has jurisdiction over all aspects of civil aviation and oversees the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “With the passage of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2018, the Aviation Subcommittee will focus on overseeing the… Read more »

Today, Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), and senior member of the committee Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA), responded to news that Newark Liberty International Airport was forced to halt all air traffic after two pilots reported seeing a drone flying nearby.  "Thankfully, no one was injured yesterday, but let me be… Read more »

Today, Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), and senior member of the committee Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA), responded to news that Newark Liberty International Airport was forced to halt all air traffic after two pilots reported seeing a drone flying nearby.  "Thankfully, no one was injured yesterday, but let me be… Read more »

Rep. Larsen issued the below statement in support of the Transportation Security Administration officers and air traffic controllers who held a rally at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to call for an end to the partial government shutdown.  "I stand with you today in calling for the government to reopen, to put Americans back to work and to ensure you get the back pay to… Read more »

MARYSVILLE, WA—Constituents of Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) are invited to join the Congressman at a town talk in Marysville on the impacts of the partial government shutdown on Washington state and to discuss restoring government accountability. A partial government shutdown is bad for Washington state. Larsen is focused on reopening the government, putting Americans back to work and… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) today introduced the America Votes Act to allow voters arriving at polls without the identification required by their state to submit a sworn, written statement affirming their identity. “Voter ID laws are discriminatory. Congress should be looking for ways to break down barriers in states so all people can fully participate in our… Read more »

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WA—Constituents of Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) are invited to join the Congressman at a town talk in Mountlake Terrace on the impacts of the partial government shutdown on Washington state and to discuss restoring government accountability. A partial government shutdown is bad for Washington state. Larsen is focused on reopening the government, putting people… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to a report in The New York Times that President Trump has discussed pulling the United States out of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO): “U.S. withdrawal from NATO would be a disaster for national security and only serve to help President Putin… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted for the seventh time to end the partial government shutdown and put Americans back to work. “Congress’ number one priority right now must be reopening the government, putting Americans back to work and giving federal workers and contractors the back pay to which they are entitled,” said Larsen. H.J. Resolution 27 would have immediately… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the below statement after voting for a resolution rejecting white nationalism and white supremacy. The vote comes after reports Rep. Steve King (IA-04) made comments questioning why white supremacy and white nationalism language is offensive. “There is no place for hateful rhetoric by those elected to represent the American people,” said Larsen.… Read more »