Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted for comprehensive, bipartisan legislation to make housing more affordable across the United States (the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act).
“Families in Northwest Washington are struggling to afford their skyrocketing rent and don’t know if they will ever be able to buy a house of their own,” said Rep. Larsen. “This bill is not a… Read more »
Yesterday, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined more than 250 House and Senate Democrats in filing an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to overturn a Fifth Circuit decision that would restrict access to mifepristone by reinstating a requirement that the drug be dispensed in person. Last week, the Fifth Circuit blocked access to… Read more »
Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined 184 colleagues in both houses of Congress in reintroducing the DISCLOSE Act, legislation to end dark money in American elections and make government more accountable to the will of voters.
“Folks in Northwest Washington deserve to participate in a fair election and have the right to know who is… Read more »
Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement on the retirement of Representative Steny Hoyer (MD-05):
"Steny Hoyer was with me from the very beginning. He visited my soon-to-be district in 2000 to meet my family and supporters. He was eloquent, gracious, and ready to help. His “member’s member” approach is one I try to emulate.
"Steny is a… Read more »
Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement on the shooting in Bondi Beach, Australia targeting a Hanukkah celebration:
"I am devastated for the people killed and injured in Bondi Beach and their loved ones. I stand with the Jewish community in Australia, the U.S. and around the world. Anti-semitism is a scourge that must end."
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Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement after the Washington Post reported that the United States Coast Guard plans to stop classifying the swastika, nooses, Confederate flags and other harmful iconography as a hate symbol:
“Lynching is a federal hate crime. The world defeated the Nazis in… Read more »
This week, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) advocated for provisions in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to protect families and businesses Northwest Washington state.
He co-led an amendment which would allow Island Health to achieve significant cost-savings, and as a result, the hospital would be able to maintain its current services.
“Rural… Read more »
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement:
"Maggie was a strong supporter of democratic values, a great advisor and an important stalwart in the community. She was a great example for anyone who wants to know how to fight for what they believe in. My condolences to her family as they grieve this enormous loss."
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Today, Rep. Rick Larsen released the following statement on the Trump administration's attacks on academic freedom and access to education:
“The Trump administration is attacking colleges and universities to exact political revenge. These tactics will fail, and I stand with Harvard and all educational institutions against the President’s unlawful attempts to bully his opponents into… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the below statement after voting against the Republican budget. The budget passed by a final vote of 217 to 215 and now heads to the Senate for consideration.
"The Republican budget betrays the middle class by gutting services that help millions of families afford health care, put food on the table and receive a quality… Read more »
