Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement about the government shutdown:
“Prices are up, the economy is down, and now Republicans in Congress have shut down the government to double down on the health care crisis they created.
“Yesterday, I met with Washington Health Benefit Exchange leaders and other state health care groups to hear about the local… Read more »
Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after the Trump administration announced the cancellation of funding for the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub and ten other projects in Washington state:
“The Trump administration is raising the cost of living by cancelling local clean energy projects. The Department of Energy is clawing back a billion dollars in… Read more »
More than 600 people in Northwest Washington state used Representative Rick Larsen’s ‘share your story’ webpage to tell Rep. Larsen how Republicans’ Big Ugly Law will impact them. Rep. Rick Larsen announced the webpage Saturday, July 26th, at Snohomish County Indivisible’s “Families First” rally.
30% of responses are from Snohomish County residents, 29% are from Whatcom County… Read more »
Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced a ‘share your story’ webpage where community members can tell him directly how Republicans’ Big Ugly Law will impact their lives: larsen.house.gov/shareyourstory
Rep. Larsen announced this webpage during his speech at Snohomish County Indivisible’s “Families First” rally. A recording of his remarks is available here, and below is an… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded a $2,000,000 grant to Snohomish County for its Everett Intermodal Yard and Curve Improvements project. The project will improve rail shipping capability, safety, and reliability for freight and intercity passenger service at the Everett Intermodal Yard. These improvements will benefit both BNSF freight trains and Amtrak Cascades… Read more »
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 »
