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U.S. Transportation Secretary Announces Members of Youth Access to American Jobs in Aviation Task Force
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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), the current Chair of the House Aviation Subcommittee, secured a provision in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2018 to create the Youth Access to American Jobs in Aviation Task Force. Larsen Secures Key Wins for Northwest Washington in Water Resources Development Act
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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, helped secure Committee passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020, bipartisan legislation which invests in U.S. ports, channels, waterways, flood control and ecosystem restoration. Larsen: Robust Transportation and Infrastructure Bill Key to COVID-19 Recovery, Moving Economy Forward
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The House of Representatives passed H.R.2, the Moving Forward Act, a comprehensive, long-term package that invests more than $1.5 trillion in America’s transportation and infrastructure over the next five years. Larsen and Gallagher Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen 5G Defense Infrastructure
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Rep. Mike Gallagher (WI-08) introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen the 5G technology systems and infrastructure network across the Department of Defense (DoD). The DoD 5G Act requires the Secretary of Defense to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in the military’s telecommunications infrastructure. “As the U.S. continues… Larsen: Surface Transportation Bill Key to Infrastructure-Based COVID-19 Recovery
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EVERETT, WA – On Wednesday, June 17, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will consider the INVEST in America Act, a comprehensive surface transportation bill that will invest nearly $7 billion over the next five years in Washington state’s transportation network. Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released… Larsen: A Century Later, Jones Act Still Vital to Washington’s Maritime Economy, Jobs and National Security
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One hundred years ago this week, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Merchant Marine Act into law. Named for the primary sponsor, Senator Wesley Jones from my home state of Washington, the Jones Act, as it is more commonly known, sustains and protects a strong domestic maritime and shipbuilding industry. The Jones Act requires the use of American-owned and operated vessels to move all… Larsen Statement on Boeing’s Decision to Lay Off Nearly 10,000 Washington Employees
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EVERETT, WA – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Chair of the House Aviation Subcommittee, released the below statement in response to Boeing’s decision to lay off nearly 10,000 employees in Washington state and more than 12,000 employees nationwide: “Boeing’s decision to lay off nearly 10,000 dedicated, highly-skilled women and men in Washington state is difficult news for the workers and… How the 2020 Census Benefits San Juan County, Islanders
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Visit my2020census.gov to fill out your 2020 Census today! Larsen Statement on Boeing Decision to Restart Limited Puget Sound Production Operations
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Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), chair of the House Aviation Subcommittee, released the below statement after Boeing announced the restart of limited Puget Sound production operations for 737, 747, 767 and 777 aircraft. Washington State Airports to Receive More Than $310 Million in COVID-19 Relief
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Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced Washington state airports will receive more than $310 million in critical COVID-19 relief funding provided under the CARES Act. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
