Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today joined with his colleagues on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to advance a long-term transportation bill to the full House for consideration. Larsen issued the following statement about his support for the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015 (H.R. 3763), a bill that included his language to improve financial… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today praised the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) decision to create a registration process for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The FAA will create a task force to develop the process over the coming weeks.
“Safety is, and must be, the FAA’s number-one priority. I know it is mine, as the Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee. I… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, the Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee, delivered the following statement at the House Transportation and Infrastructure Aviation Subcommittee’s hearing, “Ensuring Aviation Safety in the Era of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.” The remarks are as prepared for delivery.
Thank you, Chairman LoBiondo, for holding today's hearing on… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, the lead Democrat on the Aviation Subcommittee, delivered a speech on the House floor today about a six-month extension of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Larsen lauded the many bipartisan achievements the Subcommittee has agreed on for a long-term FAA extension thus far, while lamenting that an unnecessary proposal to privatize air traffic control is… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced $887,000 in federal funding for the Skagit Regional Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) investment will fund safety upgrades for the airport’s runway.
“We cannot have a big league economy with little league infrastructure,” Larsen said. “As a hub for business and general aviation, Skagit Regional Airport is a… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today led all the House Democrats on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in requesting funding for a popular program that supports community investments in infrastructure for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Larsen and his colleagues asked Committee Ranking Member Peter DeFazio and Highways and Transit Subcommittee Ranking Member Eleanor Holmes Norton… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today announced $4.19 million in federal grants for Paine Field. The Federal Aviation Administration investment will fund safety and facility upgrades at the airfield.
“We cannot have a big league economy with little league infrastructure,” Larsen said. “As the top Democrat on the House Aviation Subcommittee, I am fighting for robust… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, will join morning commuters traveling on a Community Transit Route 413 bus from Lynnwood to Seattle on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Larsen, a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, will talk with commuters about his work to invest in roads, bridges, highways and transit systems. He also will answer questions from people about issues of… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today voted to make sure transportation projects nationwide will continue to receive funding through summer construction season. Larsen voted for and the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3236, a bill that provides a three-month extension for the Highway Trust Fund.
Larsen also expressed… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today called on the U.S. Senate to keep federal transportation dollars flowing to states and local communities by quickly passing a short-term extension of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF). The HTF is set to expire on July 31. It is the primary source of federal investments in roads, bridges,… Read more »
