Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement tonight in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address.
“Momentum is on the side of our economy. The unemployment rate is steadily dropping, more people have access to health care coverage, and families have more money in their pockets because of falling gas prices. The President made the case tonight that we… Read more »
TIGER CUBS bill part of Larsen’s broader transportation agenda
Job-creating transportation dollars will be allocated more fairly to small- and medium-sized cities because of a bill introduced today by Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02. The Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery for Cities Underfunded Because of Size (TIGER CUBS) Act of 2015 would set aside 20 percent of… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today praised the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for finalizing a key rule to improve safety. The rule about Safety Management Systems is designed to encourage improved safety cultures for aviation operators.
“As Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee, safety is my top priority. That is why I am pleased that FAA took another step today in… Read more »
In response to the troubling increase in pedestrian and cyclist fatalities in recent years, Reps. Rick Larsen, WA-02, Peter DeFazio, OR-04, and Eleanor Holmes Norton, DC, are asking the Government Accountability Office to investigate trends and causes of accidents involving pedestrians and bicycles and to make recommendations about improving safety.
“The safety of everyone on the… Read more »
Larsen underscores importance of Arctic region at hearing; applauds final passage of Coast Guard reauthorization bill
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today reiterated the significance of the Arctic region to the economy in the Pacific Northwest and the importance of the U.S. upholding its commitments as an Arctic nation. Larsen offered remarks at a subcommittee hearing of the House Committee on… 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, “U.S. Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Integration, Oversight, and Competitiveness.” The remarks are as prepared for delivery.
Thank you, Chairman LoBiondo, for calling today’s hearing… Read more »
Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to reauthorize the U.S. Coast Guard that contains several provisions Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, has championed, including a plan for the U.S. icebreaker fleet and improved Arctic readiness. The Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014 also reauthorizes the Small Shipyards program, which invests in small shipyards… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today praised the bipartisan and bicameral agreement to reauthorize the U.S. Coast Guard. The Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014 advances several of Larsen’s priorities, including clarifying the Coast Guard’s icebreaking role, improving its ability to track ships in U.S. Arctic waters, and reauthorizing the Small Shipyards… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, the Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee, delivered the following statement at the House Transportation and Infrastructure’s hearing, “FAA Reauthorization: Issues in Modernizing and Operating the Nation’s Airspace.” The remarks are as prepared for delivery.
Thank you, Chairman Shuster, for calling today’s hearing on our work… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, applauded the groundbreaking today of the new 777X Composite Wing Center in Everett. The $1 billion investment will sustain thousands of jobs in Everett.
“Today’s groundbreaking marks an important milestone for the aerospace capital of the world, the Pacific Northwest. Boeing’s investment will drive long-term economic growth in our region,… Read more »
