Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement:
“The Supreme Court today has affirmed what anyone who has read the Constitution knows: people born in the United States are U.S. citizens. Once again, the President’s attempt to shred the Constitution by Executive Order has failed.
“Thanks to the 14th amendment, birthright citizenship… Read more »
Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined Representative Pete Stauber (MN-08) to introduce the Ensuring Exclave Communities are Listened to and their Voices are Examined (EXCLAVE) Act.
“People in Point Roberts must cross the U.S.-Canada border to go to work, attend school, receive medical care and access veterinary services,” said Rep. Larsen. “These residents… Read more »
Yesterday, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted for comprehensive, bipartisan legislation to make housing more affordable in Northwest Washington and across the United States (the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act).
“Too many families in Northwest Washington struggle to afford skyrocketing rent and don’t know if they will ever be able to own a home of their own,” said Rep.… Read more »
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 »
Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement:
“My thoughts are with the families of the people killed at the Islamic Center of San Diego. I reject hate and violence, and I stand with Muslim communities in Northwest Washington as they mourn this tragedy.”
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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 »
