Education

Larsen and Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Financial Literacy for Military Children

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Reps. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Trent Kelly (MS-01) introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at boosting financial literacy for military children. The Department of Defense Student Financial Literacy Act would make financial literacy education a graduation requirement in high schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA).

Larsen: Bipartisan Budget Agreement is “Necessary Step” to Prevent Catastrophic Default, Maintain U.S. Global Economic Leadership

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the below statement in support of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement (BBA): “I will be voting ‘yes’ on the Bipartisan Budget Agreement, a necessary step to prevent catastrophic default and maintain U.S. economic leadership in the world,” said Larsen, the lead Democrat on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee.…

Larsen to Host Service Academy Information Nights for Interested Students

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EVERETT and BELLINGHAM, WA – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced his office will host two in-person information sessions for Northwest Washington students interested in attending one of the five U.S. service academies. Larsen will announce plans to host a virtual information session soon. What to Expect During each session, representatives from Larsen’s office will provide an overview of…

Larsen Requests $46,401,575 for Fifteen Local Projects in Fiscal Year 2024 Spending Bill

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) requested $46,401,575 for fifteen local projects in the Fiscal Year 2024 spending bill that local leaders and stakeholders identified as critical to their communities. Larsen submitted the requests to the House Appropriations Committee as the Committee begins work on legislation to fund the federal government.

Larsen: The United States Must Engage with China to Better Compete with China and the World

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) supported a bipartisan effort to enhance U.S. global leadership and foster better economic and strategic engagement with China. The House of Representatives passed legislation establishing the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) by a final vote of 365 to 65.

Larsen Secures Key Wins for Northwest Washington in Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Spending Package

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) supported House passage of an omnibus spending package that funds the government through September 2023, invests in Northwest Washington communities and working families, and provides critical emergency aid to Ukraine.