Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, the ranking member of the Aviation Subcommittee, delivered the following statement at the subcommittee’s hearing on “The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012: Two Years Later.” The remarks are as prepared for delivery. Thank you, Chairman LoBiondo, for calling today’s hearing on “The FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012: Two Years Later.” Mr. Chairman, this month m... Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today called on the federal government to act quickly in response to recent incidents involving trains carrying crude oil. Larsen, a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, wrote to Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx urging quick adoption of new measures to improve rail safety. “I ask that you work quickly to implement measures to protect... Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted to approve a government funding bill that includes several job-creating investments for which he has long advocated. The Omnibus Appropriations Act provides funding for all federal agencies through September 2014, in line with a bipartisan budget agreement that Congress passed last month. “My top priority in Congress is to invest in the foundation of long-term ... Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, the ranking member of the Aviation Subcommittee, delivered the following statement at the subcommittee’s hearing on the “State of American Aviation.” The remarks are as prepared for delivery. Thank you, Chairman LoBiondo, for calling today’s hearing on the State of American Aviation. Mr. Chairman, this hearing provides us with an excellent opportunity to look back on 2013,... Read more »

By Rick Larsen THERE’S a race across the Arctic, and the United States is losing. A half-century after racing the Russians to the moon, the U.S. is barely suiting up in the international race to secure interests in the Arctic. Russia, Canada and other nations are investing heavily. We are behind and falling further back. A lot of people in Washington, D.C., still think about the United States as a... Read more »

Lawmakers Seek to Ensure FAA Conducts Open Rulemaking Process, Not Arbitrary Dictation of New Standards for Pilots Affected by Sleep Disorders House Subcommittee on Aviation Chairman Frank LoBiondo (NJ-02) and Ranking Member Rick Larsen (WA-02) today applauded committee passage of their bipartisan legislation (H.R. 3578) to ensure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) conducts an open rulemaki... Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement regarding the negotiations between Boeing, the International Association of Machinists and Washington state to bring production of the 777X and the 777X wing to Washington. “The proposal to bring the 777X to Washington is a recognition that our aerospace workers are the best in the world,” Larsen said. “This deal has the potential to lock in ... Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today hailed the finalization of new pilot training rules by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Larsen, the ranking member of the House Aviation Subcommittee, called for the finalized rules in a letter to Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx in July. “When passengers board planes in the United States, they should have full confidence that the pilots in the cockpit... Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, the ranking member of the House Aviation Subcommittee, issued the following statement today after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it will allow airlines to extend passenger use of electronic devices on planes. Passengers will be able to use devices through the flight experience from gate-to-gate if airlines can show their use will not interfere with saf... Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, the ranking member of the House Aviation Subcommittee, delivered the following statement today at the subcommittee’s “Review of FAA’s Certification Process: Ensuring an Efficient, Effective, and Safe Process” hearing. The remarks are as prepared for delivery. Thank you, Chairman LoBiondo, for calling today’s hearing to review FAA’s certification process. Mr. Chairman, the ... Read more »