Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, today voted in favor of a water infrastructure bill that passed the House of Representatives and supports economic growth in the Pacific Northwest. The Water Resources Reform and Development Act authorizes federal investment in ports, flood control and ecosystem restoration.
Today’s House vote approved the bill as agreed to by a conference committee. The… Read more »
The U.S. needs a better strategy to coordinate and prioritize its policies related to the Arctic region, according to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study out today that was released by Reps. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Tim Bishop (NY-01), John Garamendi (CA-03) and Senator Lisa Murkowski (AK).
The GAO study focused on U.S. participation in the Arctic Council, a voluntary body started… Read more »
Today Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, led the Washington state Congressional delegation in asking the administration to move quickly in releasing a draft rule addressing standards for tank cars carrying crude oil by rail.
The Department of Transportation submitted a proposal for safe crude-by-rail transport to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs last week.
The letter states the… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement regarding the Department of Transportation’s proposal addressing the surface transportation bill reauthorization.
“The administration is right to recognize the pressing importance of investments in our roads, bridges, highways and ferries. Businesses need to be able to trust in reliable access to markets and citizens need… Read more »
EVERETT—Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, continues to work toward ensuring communities near rail lines are safe as more crude oil is shipped by train. Larsen participated in two tours of local rail facilities this week to learn about rail inspections and how materials are offloaded. He also praised the U.S. Department of Transportation’s decision to submit a comprehensive proposal… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, released the following statement today after voting against the Republican budget.
“Our country’s budget should reflect our shared value of opportunity for all. This value is nowhere to be found in the Republican spending plan. Rather than a blueprint for economic growth, the Republican budget would jeopardize health care for seniors, bankrupt… Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, released a statement today following the Puget Sound Regional Council’s (PSRC) unanimous recommendation for emergency funding to provide up to $5 million of PSRC’s federal transportation funds to Snohomish County. The recommendation comes from the PSRC Transportation Policy Board to the full PSRC Board, which will vote on a final action on April… Read more »
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 »
