Press Releases

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement after voting against the short-term 2018 Continuing Resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives: “There is a ‘Scrooge’ every holiday season and this year – it’s Congressional Republicans. The best holiday gift Congress could give hardworking families is knowing their children will still have… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the United States Fire Administration, AFG, and SAFER Program Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R. 4661). The bill authorizes $750 million for both the Assistance to Firefights Grant (AFG) awards and Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) programs.  These grant… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement after voting against the Republican tax conference report. “Once again, Congressional Republicans have put the interests of corporations and the wealthy ahead of what is best for hardworking American families. The latest partisan tax package will still drastically raise the deficit by $1.5 trillion, increase taxes on… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, responded to President Trump’s National Security Strategy, which was released today. “There is a fundamental contradiction between the objectives of this National Security Strategy and the actions taken by this administration,” said Larsen, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee. “Having a national security strategy is good;… Read more »

On Tuesday, the U.S. House voted 356-70 to approve the Conference Report for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018. Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a member of the conference committee, successfully secured provisions in the conference report that would benefit the Pacific Northwest including a larger budget for Impact Aid and increased funding for military… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the following statement today after House Republicans unveiled their tax package: “Americans need a tax code that makes investments in our country to create jobs and benefit the middle class. This can be done by bolstering our infrastructure, making education affordable and accessible, and increasing skills and training opportunities. “But in… Read more »

MUKILTEO, WA—Constituents of Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) are invited to meet with the Congressman at a “community coffee” event at Sydney Bakery and Wine Bar in Mukilteo on Sunday, November 12th. Community coffees are opportunities for Larsen to hear directly from his constituents about issues important to them in an informal discussion setting. Sunday, November 12th… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced the start of open enrollment today, encouraging Washingtonians to sign up for health insurance for 2018 under the Affordable Care Act. Since enacted, the Affordable Care Act continues to help thousands of people across Northwest Washington access high quality, comprehensive health care. “The Affordable Care Act is not dead – and Washington… Read more »

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U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement today on federal indictments against former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and his business partner Rick Gates: “Yesterday’s indictments send a clear message on the importance of the special counsel’s investigation. The charges against Paul Manafort and Rick Gates are serious and the American public… Read more »