Transportation & Infrastructure

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.

Larsen: Boeing – Qatar Airways Announcement Means Jobs in Northwest Washington

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EVERETT, WA – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) made the below statement after Qatar Airways signed a provisional order for new Boeing 777X freighters and 737 MAX jets at the White House: “Today’s announcement means more well-paying manufacturing jobs in Everett and fosters economic growth for local communities,” said Larsen, Chair of the House Aviation Subcommittee. “Northwest…

Larsen Announces $3.25 Million for Lake Ballinger Restoration Project from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced the City of Mountlake Terrace will receive $3.25 million in new funding for the City’s Lake Ballinger ecosystem restoration project from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The announcement comes as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers outlined its plans to invest $14 billion in 500 projects nationwide to improve infrastructure resilience, address climate change and create green jobs.

Larsen Hires Everett’s Roberts to Implement Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in District

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced Paul Roberts of Everett will serve as his district coordinator to help implement and oversee the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which President Biden signed into law on November 15, 2021. Roberts recently completed terms on the Sound Transit Board of Directors and the Everett City Council and previously served on the Everett School Board. He brings more than four decades of experience in public policy and management at the city, county and federal level, including transportation and environmental planning.

Chairs DeFazio and Larsen Call for Targeted Delay of 5G Deployment

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Chair of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Rick Larsen (D-WA) released the following statements calling for targeted delays of 5G deployment near U.S. airport runways until the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) can determine that the technology can be safely deployed.

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.3 Million for Broadband Infrastructure in Anacortes

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“Broadband internet is a critical tool for people and small businesses in Anacortes and Northwest Washington to close the digital divide and drive long-term economic recovery and growth,” said Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02). “I will continue to support long-term investments like the bipartisan infrastructure law to ensure Northwest Washington communities and providers have the resources needed to address their local broadband needs and deliver high-speed internet to more people.”