Jobs & the Economy

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… 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 »

Today, Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Rick Larsen (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Sharice Davids (D-KS), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Rodney Davis (R-IL), and Congressman Drew Ferguson (R-GA) introduced bipartisan legislation to prohibit the U.S.… Read more »

Read the op-ed here.  By Rep. Rick Larsen and Commerce Director Dr. Lisa Brown The aviation and aerospace industries are economic engines in the Pacific Northwest. As these industries grow and evolve, Washington state will continue to lead in innovation and development. Washington state’s aerospace and aviation workforce develop and build world-class aircraft, unmanned systems… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted today to ensure women are paid based on their skills and experience, not their gender. “All employees deserve equal pay for equal work. Ending pay disparities based on gender and closing the earnings gap will create more equal opportunity and ensure Washington state’s economic success.” The Paycheck Fairness Act strengthens and closes… Read more »

  Click here to view Rep. Larsen’s remarks at the Paine Field terminal opening.  It is great to be here with everyone today to celebrate the opening of the new Paine Field terminal. I will be the first to say it that Everett and Snohomish County are ready for take-off. We’re very excited about this. The district… Read more »