Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “I am glad the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released funds to protect Whatcom County homes from future devastating floods,” said Rep. Larsen. “This support is long overdue to communities impacted by the devastating floods in November… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), top Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement: “The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) selecting Washington as a partner in testing next-generation aircraft will create good-paying jobs for the people I represent,” said Rep. Larsen. “Northwest Washington is home to the best aviation and… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “Republicans have once again put forward a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill that fails to create accountability for ICE’s reckless enforcement agenda and killing of U.S. citizens. I voted no, and I will continue to… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) applauded the news that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has made available low interest federal disaster loans to Washington businesses impacted by severe flooding last December. “The communities I represent need federal support to rebuild from the devastating floods in December,” said Rep. Larsen. “These… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined Washington state’s entire congressional delegation in a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to approve Governor Bob Ferguson’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance to help repair state infrastructure damaged in December’s historic flooding. Preliminary damage assessments performed in… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after Boeing announced plans for its fourth MAX production line: "I am excited that Boeing will open the long-awaited fourth MAX production line in Everett this summer. Northwest Washington is home to the best aviation and aerospace workers in the world, and today’s news will create more jobs for the women and… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after President Trump threatened to decertify and add new tariffs on Canadian-made aircraft: "Anyone with knowledge of aircraft manufacturing understands the key role Canadian partners play in building safe, reliable planes to transport people and goods across the continent. Threatening… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), the top Democrat on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, applauded U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) announcement of nearly $1 billion in Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant funding for projects aimed at improving road safety for all users, including pedestrians and cyclists. “Thanks to the Bipartisan… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after the Senate passed the Coast Guard Authorization Act (CGAA) as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act: “The Coast Guard Authorization Act invests in Washington state’s Coasties and the communities they serve – from better equipping marine firefighters to preventing and responding to… Read more »

Today, Washington state’s entire Congressional delegation sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to approve Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson’s request last night for an expedited Emergency Declaration for the devastating storms and severe flooding hitting Washington state this week. The latest flood hazard outlook from the National Weather Service forecasts… Read more »