EVERETT, WA - Today, President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration for Washington state, enabling Washington residents and communities to access critical federal relief from COVID-19. In a letter Friday, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Washington’s congressional delegation joined Governor Jay Inslee to urge President Trump to declare a major disaster for the state.
“A… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it is offering low-interest federal disaster loans to Washington state’s small businesses suffering economic injury as a result of COVID-19. SBA assistance is available to small businesses in 32 counties in Washington, including Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island and San Juan counties in the Second… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night PST, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted to boost the federal government’s response to COVID-19 and deliver relief for families suffering disruption from the virus’ outbreak. The bipartisan Families First Coronavirus Act passed the House by a vote of 363 to 40.
“My top priority is the health and well-being of all Washingtonians. This bipartisan bill helps to… Read more »
EVERETT, WA – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced temporary changes to office operations in both his Washington state and Washington, D.C. offices after receiving recommendations from the House Sergeant-at-Arms to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
The changes include:
Local offices in Everett and Bellingham will be physically closed the week… Read more »
Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI) and Rep. Andre Carson (D-IN) introduced two bills to better protect Americans from seasonal and pandemic flu. The Protecting Americans from Seasonal Influenza Act establishes a grant program for states to better prepare communities against seasonal flu by increasing vaccination rates. The National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced the start of open enrollment today, encouraging Washingtonians to sign up for health insurance for 2020 under the Affordable Care Act. The Affordable Care Act was enacted in 2010 and continues to help thousands of people across Northwest Washington access high-quality, comprehensive health care.
“Open enrollment begins today, and I encourage… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will host six Veterans Forums next month in Snohomish, Skagit, Island, Whatcom and San Juan counties.
The forums begin Tuesday, October 1 and run through Saturday, October 5.
The forums are opportunities for veterans to receive updates on legislation affecting them and get answers to questions about the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), health care, job… Read more »
EVERETT – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement in support of Moms Demand Action’s Recess Rally to demand congressional action on pending gun violence legislation:
“Communities and organizations like Moms Demand Action must keep the pressure on elected officials to pass meaningful gun violence legislation that will make communities… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the third in a recurring series of posts to highlight people across Washington’s Second District the office has assisted with casework.
In this edition, read about how the office supported James, an Orcas Island resident, who reached out after Medicare denied a claim.
After James saw a doctor in Seattle for cancer treatment, Medicare denied his… Read more »
