Larsen: America COMPETES Act Enhances U.S. Global Leadership, Boosts U.S. Manufacturing and Jobs

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Tags: Education, Fighting for Workers, Immigration Reform, Jobs & the Economy

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) supported House passage of the America COMPETES Act, bold legislation that boosts U.S. global competitiveness and economic growth by investing in manufacturing and jobs, advancing technology leadership, building effective global diplomacy and investing in U.S. students and the workforce. The bill passed the House of Representatives by a final vote of 222 to 210.

Larsen’s Message to Dreamers: You Make Northwest Washington Stronger

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Tags: Agriculture, Equality & Opportunity, Fighting for Workers, Immigration Reform, Jobs & the Economy

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted for two commonsense, bipartisan bills to secure permanent protections and a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, including Dreamers and guestworkers. More than 16,000 Dreamers call Washington state home and contribute over $1 billion annually to the state’s economy.