Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) is urging the Tesoro Corporation and the American Petroleum Institute to take action on safety guidelines recently issued by the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board. “Ensuring the safety of workers, surrounding communities and the environment needs to be of the highest importance when operating a refinery,” wrote Larsen, a senior member of the House Committ... Read more »

Congressman urges Armed Services Committee leadership to adopt key provisions in final National Defense Authorization Act Read more »

$10 million TIGER investment announced in July will help Port modernize South Terminal to accommodate larger vessels and heavier cargo Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Ranking Member on the House Subcommittee on Aviation, today announced that the Port of Orcas has been awarded a $2,004,466 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to help improve the safety and operations at Orcas Island Airport. “Orcas Island Airport is an economic engine for both the Island and the region, and these resources will help the airport thrive,” said L... Read more »

Award follows Larsen’s letter in support of the Port’s application Read more »

Action takes aim at Chinese export duties which disadvantage U.S. aerospace industry Read more »

Congressman: ‘we need to set our sights higher than a series of short-term extensions’ Read more »

Proposed service would attract local business and Cuban American customers to the Pacific Northwest Read more »

Everett Herald: Larsen tours new WorkSource Lynnwood By Herald Business Journal Staff Rep. Rick Larsen toured the new WorkSource Lynnwood on June 30. WorkSource Lynnwood, which opened in April, is a comprehensive one-stop-shop offering job seekers training opportunities, placement assistance and access to employment resources. Larsen supports legislation to increase job training opportunities for ... Read more »

North County Outlook: Larsen visits AHS Transitions, Build A Plane competition By Christopher Andersson U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen toured a couple of local programs encouraging students to get into the workforce on June 29. Larsen talked with Arlington School District officials about their efforts to provide work experience for those with disabilities and also visited Glasair Aviation, where the nation... Read more »