Today, Representative Rick Larsen released the following statement:
"I’m pleased that funding for several Northwest Washington transportation projects has been released by the Department of Transportation so local governments can move forward with their work as expected.
$1,238,680 for the Nooksack Indian Tribe to remove a culvert in Jones Creek under a BNSF Railway line in Acme… Read more »
Today, Rep. Rick Larsen released the following update on the Cascade Job Corps Center:
“When the Administration announced the terrible decision to close all Job Corps centers earlier this month, I met with local leaders, former Job Corps students, and folks around the region about the negative impact this would have. The people I spoke to wanted me and the community to rally behind… Read more »
Today, Representative Rick Larsen released the following statement on the Republican rescissions package, which passed the House of Representatives 214-212:
“I voted no on the package of funding cuts the Trump administration put forward because it is bad for families and kids.
"My sons grew up watching Arthur on PBS and I watch Masterpiece Mysteries, just like millions of Americans.… Read more »
Today, Representative Rick Larsen released the following statement on the closing of the Job Corps program:
“As a part of the Trump administration’s efforts to give a tax break to the richest Americans and wealthiest corporations, Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer has closed the Job Corps program.
“This terrible decision directly harms Northwest… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) has requested $36,763,695 for 15 local projects in the Fiscal Year 2026 spending bill. Larsen submitted the requests to the House Appropriations Committee as the Committee begins work on legislation to fund the federal government.
“My priority in shaping spending bills is to invest in Northwest Washington communities,” said Larsen.… Read more »
Today, Rep. Rick Larsen released the following statement after voting against the Republican budget. The budget passed by a final vote of 215 to 214 with every House Democrat and two House Republicans voting no.
“The Republican Rip-Off takes health care and food assistance away from millions of people, all so that Elon Musk and his billionaire buddies can enjoy a tax break. This budget… Read more »
Today, Rep. Rick Larsen released a statement on President Trump’s first 100 days in office:
“Let’s look at some numbers to judge the President’s performance.
5.5% – the increase in the cost of eggs in Everett since Trump took office. (Source: comparing prices in Everett grocery stores.)
8.91% – the increase in the cost of gas in Washington state since Trump took office.… Read more »
Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Richard E. Neal, Ranking Member of the Ways & Means Committee, and Rick Larsen, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, today introduced a privileged resolution to terminate President Trump’s abuse of “emergency” authorities to impose sweeping tariffs on U.S.… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the below statement after voting against the Republican budget. The budget passed by a final vote of 217 to 215 and now heads to the Senate for consideration.
"The Republican budget betrays the middle class by gutting services that help millions of families afford health care, put food on the table and receive a quality… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $2,000,000 grant to the City of Lynden to complete planning for its project to relocate Pepin Creek, which runs in deep roadside ditches that overflow and flood the area during winter storms when large quantities of water flow across the U.S.-Canada border. Read more »
