Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released an updated China White Paper outlining a comprehensive China strategy to boost U.S. competitiveness and enhance American global leadership. Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the below statement after voting “no” on the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act: “I voted ‘no’ because this bill reflects an extreme GOP shift to take reproductive health care away from women who serve and want to serve in uniform,” said Larsen, who served for 22 years on the Armed Services Committee. “It is my… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), the lead Democrat on the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, welcomed U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to Northwest Washington to highlight how Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding is helping to build a cleaner and greener ferry system in Washington state. Read more »

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $9.5 million grant to the City of Blaine to improve safety and accessibility and reduce congestion at the Bell Road (State Route 548)-BNSF at-grade rail crossing. Read more »

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $22,171,265 in grant funding to three Northwest Washington transit agencies to transition to low-no emission buses, build sustainable bus infrastructure and invest in green jobs. Read more »

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded an $11,782,208.20 grant to Whidbey Telecom for the company’s Point Roberts Middle Mile Infrastructure Project, which provides funding for the construction, improvement and acquisition of broadband infrastructure for Point Roberts and nearby underserved communities. Read more »

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). Read more »

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $714 million in ReConnect Loan and Grant Program funding to connect rural residents, farms and businesses to reliable, high-speed internet. This includes a $2,980,652 loan for the Hat Island Telephone Company to provide affordable high-speed internet to 93 people, six businesses and one farm. Hat Island Telephone Company has provided service to Hat (Gedney) Island since 1964. Read more »

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.… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) applauded the announcement by Washington State Department of Commerce of $121 million in grants for 19 broadband construction projects that will deliver reliable, high-speed internet access to nearly 15,000 households across the state. This includes $26,157,178 for six projects in Point Roberts, Bow and the San Juan Islands in Washington’s Second Congressional District. Read more »