Jobs & the Economy

Larsen: Major Disaster Declaration Makes Critical Federal Aid Available for Washingtonians

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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…

Larsen Joins Trone, Local Officials to Highlight Federal Investment in Clean Bus Technology

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FREDERICK, MD – On Friday, February 28, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), co-chair of the Congressional Bus Caucus, joined Rep. David Trone (MD-06) and local officials to highlight the importance of federal investment in bus innovation and green technology for public transportation projects. Larsen will tour Frederick County’s electric bus fleet facility and a local solar array that powers…

Larsen, Schrier, Davids Introduce Bill to Boost Climate Change Mitigation in Aviation, Aerospace Sectors

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WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), chair of the House Aviation Subcommittee, Rep. Kim Schrier (WA-08), a member of the New Democrats’ Climate Change Task Force, and Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03), vice chair of the House Aviation Subcommittee, introduced legislation to provide a foundation for climate change mitigation practices and technologies in the civil aviation and…

Chair Larsen Opening Statement at Aviation Subcommittee Hearing on “The Future of America’s Aviation Maintenance and Manufacturing Workforce”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- House Aviation Subcommittee Chair Rick Larsen (WA-02) delivered the below opening statement at today’s House Aviation Subcommittee hearing entitled “Looking Forward: The Future of America’s Aviation Maintenance and Manufacturing Workforce.” You can view Chair Larsen’s opening statement here. Remarks as prepared for delivery “Good morning and thank you to today’s…

Chair Larsen Opening Statement at Aviation Subcommittee Hearing on Oversight of Working Conditions for Airline Ground Workers

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House Aviation Subcommittee Chair Rick Larsen (WA-02) delivered the below opening statement at the House Aviation Subcommittee hearing entitled “Oversight of Working Conditions for Airline Ground Workers.” You can view Chair Larsen’s opening statement here. Remarks as prepared for delivery “Good morning and thank you to the witnesses for joining today’s…

Larsen Statement on House Passage of USMCA

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Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a co-chair of the New Democrat Coalition Trade Task Force, released the following statement after voting for the United States – Mexico – Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA): “After carefully reviewing the agreement and hearing from my constituents in the Second District, I decided to vote for the USMCA. “Today’s passage of the…

Larsen Statement on Boeings Decision to Halt 737 MAX Production in Renton

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EVERETT, WA – House Aviation Subcommittee Chair Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement in response to Boeing’s decision to temporarily halt the production of 737 MAX airplanes at its Renton, Washington factory: “Today’s Boeing announcement is a body blow to its workers and the region’s economy. The only saving grace is the Boeing leadership has…

Larsen Statement on Final USMCA

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), co-chair of the New Democrat Coalition Trade Task Force, released the following statement on news of the final United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA): “The final USMCA reflects priorities I fought for, like strong labor and environmental standards and enforcement. I am also pleased the administration used provisions negotiated by the…

Larsen Calls for Changes to China Strategy

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Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released a White Paper laying out a comprehensive strategy to change U.S. policy toward China to promote national security and American competitiveness. “The Trump administration’s confrontational approach to China, while based on a reasonable desire to reverse past miscalculations, will fail to achieve national security and economic gains for…

Larsen, Young and Craig Introduce Bill to Promote Transportation Career Opportunities

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Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Rep. Don Young (AK) and Rep. Angie Craig (MN-02) introduced bipartisan legislation to promote career opportunities in the transportation industry. The Promoting Service in Transportation Act (H.R. 5118) authorizes the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to develop a series of broadcast, digital and print media public service announcement campaigns to…