Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, tonight commended President Obama’s focus on jobs and economic growth in his State of the Union Address and called for Congress to turn immediately to a jobs agenda. “My top priority is to invest in the foundation of long-term economic growth that creates jobs and opportunity in the Pacific Northwest,” Larsen said. “Tonight the President laid out a clear vision for economi... Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today following the news that President Obama will nominate Sally Jewell to serve as U.S. Secretary of the Interior. “Sally is an outdoor enthusiast and a skilled business person, making her a smart choice to lead the Interior Department,” Larsen said. “As CEO of REI, Sally has been a key voice in promoting the recreation economy that drives ... Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced a successful effort to protect federal grants for six marine communities in Snohomish, Skagit, Island and San Juan counties. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants will fund security and safety upgrades at ports in the region. The grants were rescinded in October 2012, but Larsen helped the communities obtain extensions for the funds to be us... Read more »
Prioritizes Creating Pacific Northwest Jobs and Ensuring Safe and Efficient Air Travel System Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, is now the top House Democrat on aviation issues after a vote today by his colleagues on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Larsen will now serve as the Ranking Member on the Aviation Subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over all aspects of civil aviation inclu... Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement today after being sworn in to the 113th Congress. “My focus in the 113th Congress will not waver: we need to create jobs and invest in long-term economic growth in Northwest Washington,” Larsen said. “I am pleased to now represent a diverse new constituency in south Snohomish County and look forward to working with these communities to suppor... Read more »
Small businesses will have greater access to defense contracts thanks to provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013 authored by Reps. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., and Bill Shuster, R-Penn. Larsen and Shuster co-chaired the Panel on Business Challenges Within the Defense Industry from September 2011 to March 2012 which looked at the challenges businesses face in working with the Departme... Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives today approved a bill to set policy and spending levels for the Coast Guard and reauthorize the Maritime Administration. Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, led passage of the bill as the ranking Democratic member on the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee. “The Coast Guard performs its broad array of missions with skill and professionalism. This bill gives ... Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted for the Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012, which establishes permanent normal trade relations with Russia. “Washington businesses sold more than $400 million in exports to Russia last year alone. By passing this bill, Northwest Washington exporters will be able to expand their sales to Russia and... Read more »
Navy exploring increasing the number of squadrons of P-8A Poseidon aircraft Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (D-WA) commended an announcement by the U.S. Navy on their intent to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the introduction of the P-8A Multi-Mission Maritime Aircraft (MMA) to the U.S. Navy Fleet. The Navy will study thre... Read more »
