Transportation & Infrastructure

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) applauded the inclusion of $3.4 billion from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in the state’s “Move Ahead Washington” transportation package, which State Senator Marko Liias (D-Everett) and State Representative Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) announced today. Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Chair of the Aviation Subcommittee, delivered the below statement during a hearing on the impact the deployment of 5G technologies has on the aviation industry with Federal Aviation Administration Administrator (FAA) Stephen Dickson and aviation and telecommunications stakeholders. Read more »

EVERETT, WA – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) made the below statement after Qatar Airways signed a provisional order for new Boeing 777X freighters and 737 MAX jets at the White House: “Today’s announcement means more well-paying manufacturing jobs in Everett and fosters economic growth for local communities,” said Larsen, Chair of the House Aviation Subcommittee. “Northwest… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced the City of Mountlake Terrace will receive $3.25 million in new funding for the City’s Lake Ballinger ecosystem restoration project from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The announcement comes as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers outlined its plans to invest $14 billion in 500 projects nationwide to improve infrastructure resilience, address climate change and create green jobs. Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced Paul Roberts of Everett will serve as his district coordinator to help implement and oversee the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which President Biden signed into law on November 15, 2021. Roberts recently completed terms on the Sound Transit Board of Directors and the Everett City Council and previously served on the Everett School Board. He brings more than four decades of experience in public policy and management at the city, county and federal level, including transportation and environmental planning. Read more »

Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statements calling for targeted delays of 5G deployment near U.S. airport runways until the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) can determine that the technology can be safely deployed. Read more »

“Broadband internet is a critical tool for people and small businesses in Anacortes and Northwest Washington to close the digital divide and drive long-term economic recovery and growth,” said Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02). “I will continue to support long-term investments like the bipartisan infrastructure law to ensure Northwest Washington communities and providers have the resources needed to address their local broadband needs and deliver high-speed internet to more people.” Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Wash.) chairs the House Aviation Subcommittee but has set his sights on chairing the full Transportation Committee — a post that will open up next year with the retirement of Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.). Larsen has competition — Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) is also running for the top job. She is more senior, and Democrats usually honor seniority though they don’t have to. POLITICO sat down with Larsen to talk about his candidacy, his plans and priorities for the committee and his thoughts on the biggest issues in transportation. Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released an updated China White Paper outlining a comprehensive China strategy to boost U.S. competitiveness and enhance American global leadership. Read more »

"Democrats still have work to do. Over the next year, I will continue to help Chair DeFazio achieve his goals for the Committee and support the fight to keep the majority in 2023 while seeking your support to lead Committee Democrats in the 118th Congress." Read more »