Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, submitted the following statement today addressing H.R. 4005, the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014. The Act includes Larsen’s language to move the Coast Guard toward strengthening its icebreaker fleet.
Full text of the statement:
I rise in support of H.R. 4005.
The Arctic is fast becoming the 21st-century version of the Northwest… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement following the announcement of a new voluntary safety agreement between the U.S. Department of Transportation and the nation’s freight railroads.
“These standards are good news for communities near rail lines, but there is more work to do. We need a strong federal rail car standard, more resources for training first… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement following Boeing’s announcement that it will construct its 777X composite wing center in Everett.
“Boeing’s investment in Everett will drive long-term economic growth, creating jobs and opportunity for people throughout Northwest Washington,” Larsen said. “Everett workers will build a plane in our little… Read more »
Legislation Will 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 House passage of their bipartisan legislation (H.R. 3578) to ensure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)… Read more »
A key House committee today adopted language authored by Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, to move the Coast Guard closer to reactivating a heavy-duty icebreaker and continue planning for new icebreakers.
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee adopted Larsen’s amendments to the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014. The language will put pressure on the Coast… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement following Tesoro Corp’s announcement that it will replace its older crude railcars with modern-standard versions by the middle of this year.
“I welcome Tesoro’s decision to proactively upgrade its railcar fleet to meet modern safety standards, joining other companies that have made similar commitments,” Larsen… 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 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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »
