Transportation & Infrastructure

Larsen: President’s Visit Emphasizes Critical Need to Invest in Working Families, Protect Washington’s Environment

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined President Biden at Seward Park in Seattle and Green River College in Auburn to emphasize the importance of protecting Washington state’s environment and lowering everyday costs for Northwest Washington’s working families.

Larsen Announces Nearly $110 Million in New Transportation, Climate Investments for Washington State Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced Washington state will receive nearly $110 million over five years under the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to provide Washingtonians with more transportation options, ease congestion in local communities and reduce carbon pollution across the state.

Larsen: Historic Investment in Washington State Transit Means Jobs, Keeps People and the Economy Moving

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This week, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) applauded the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) announcement of more than $20 billion invested to upgrade and expand the U.S. public transportation network – a 58 percent increase in funding over last year. Thanks to the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Washington will receive nearly $370 million this year to invest in the state’s transit agencies and communities.

In Case You Missed It: Larsen Secures $10,662,665 for 10 Second District Priorities in Bipartisan Spending Package

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Last week, President Biden signed into law the Fiscal Year 2022 bipartisan omnibus spending package which funds the government through September 2022, invests in Northwest Washington communities and working families, and provides critical emergency aid to Ukraine. Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) secured $10,662,665 in the package for ten Second District projects local leaders and stakeholders identified as critical to their communities.

Larsen Applauds Inclusion of $3.72 Billion in Federal Infrastructure Dollars in Final State Transportation Package

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) applauded the inclusion of $3.72 billion from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in the state’s “Move Ahead Washington” transportation package, which passed the Washington State Legislature last night.

Larsen Applauds House Passage of Fiscal Year 2022 Spending Package

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) supported House passage of a bipartisan omnibus spending package that funds the government through September 2022, invests in Northwest Washington communities and working families, and provides critical emergency aid to Ukraine. The package now heads to the Senate. “My priority in shaping spending bills is to invest in local communities to…

Larsen Statement on Resignation of FAA Administrator Steve Dickson

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Chair of the Aviation Subcommittee, released the following statement after Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Steve Dickson announced his resignation effective March 31, 2022: “I want to thank Administrator Dickson for his steadfast commitment to aviation safety, not just during the last three years at FAA, but during his…

Larsen, DelBene, Kilmer, Schrier and Strickland Applaud Inclusion of Federal Funds in State Transportation Package

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Members of Washington’s Congressional delegation, led by Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), applauded the inclusion of $3.4 billion in federal funds in the “Move Ahead Washington” transportation package, which State Senator Marko Liias (D-Everett) and State Representative Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) introduced this week. Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) joined Larsen in signing the letter.

Larsen: Federal Infrastructure Funding in State Package Means Jobs, Continued Economic Recovery

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) applauded the inclusion of $3.4 billion from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in the state’s “Move Ahead Washington” transportation package, which State Senator Marko Liias (D-Everett) and State Representative Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) announced today.

Larsen Opening Statement at Aviation Subcommittee Hearing on "Finding the Right Frequency: 5G Deployment & Aviation Safety"

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Chair of the Aviation Subcommittee, delivered the below statement during a hearing on the impact the deployment of 5G technologies has on the aviation industry with Federal Aviation Administration Administrator (FAA) Stephen Dickson and aviation and telecommunications stakeholders.