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Whidbey News-Times: Rep. Larsen earns the Navy’s Distinguised Public Service Award By Jessie Stensland U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen was awarded the Distinguished Public Service Award, the Navy’s highest civilian honor for courageous or heroic acts, or outstanding service of benefit to the Navy or Marine Corps, according to a press release from his office. Larsen has been a… Read more »

After successfully reversing Navy decision to close Women, Infants and Children (WIC) office at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Congressman’s provision increases access to WIC offices at military bases nationwide Read more »

Congressman: ‘this award belongs to the women and men of the Navy, the Marine Corps and their families’ Read more »

Congressman:‘I am committed to ensuring that affected communities have access to safe and clean drinking water’ Read more »

Congressman urges Armed Services Committee leadership to adopt key provisions in final National Defense Authorization Act Read more »

Congressman: ‘this is a milestone in a long and deeply personal fight to get Congress to do the right thing’ Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced that his amendment to boost funding for research to reduce jet noise by $2 million has been included in the annual military spending bill. The Navy is currently researching engine seals – or “chevrons” – which could lead to quieter Growler operations by reducing the harshness of the interaction between exhaust and ambient… Read more »

Standing in front of the Capitol, Congressman, families and advocates call for an end to the 1992 ban on Department of Veterans Affairs-funded in vitro fertilization services Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act of 2017, the country’s annual defense policy bill.  “Voting against the National Defense Authorization Act is a difficult decision, because I know how important it is to make sure our troops receive the equipment, training and support they need. However,… Read more »

EVERETT—Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, is inviting constituents to attend service academy information nights later this month. Larsen’s staff will hold two information nights on May 18 in Everett and May 19 in Burlington. Students and their families from the Second Congressional District are invited to learn more about the application process for a Congressional nomination to one of… Read more »