Reps. introduce bipartisan Reducing Barriers for Veterans Education Act of 2017 Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Republican Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) are working to reduce the financial burden on veterans seeking higher education by making application fees eligible under the Post 9/11 GI Bill. “Veterans should not miss out on higher education because of the cost of application… Read more »

Congressman: ‘the American people need to know more information about what President Trump knew and when he knew it’ Read more »

The Islands' Sounder: Larsen introduces legislation to counter politicization of the National Security Council  After what he described as a “holy crap” moment, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, is introducing legislation to counter President Trump’s politicization of the National Security Council – the chief… Read more »

The Herald: Rep. Larsen to meet Thursday with veterans groups in Lynnwood  By Evan Smith  U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen is scheduled to meet with two groups of veterans Thursday, Jan. 26 in Lynnwood. Larsen will tour the Sebastian Place housing complex for formerly homeless veterans. The housing project is a partnership between Catholic Community Services and the Housing Authority… Read more »

Congressman: ‘I want to thank Secretary Mabus and the Navy-Marine Corps team who are out there right now, every day and into the future protecting all of us’ Read more »

Congressman: ‘this award belongs to the women and men of the Navy, the Marine Corps and their families’ Read more »

Congressman: ‘I will continue fighting to ensure swift implementation of the healthcare to which veterans are now entitled and for a permanent repea Read more »

Everett Herald: Rick Larsen merits ninth term in U.S. House – Editorial By The Herald Editorial Board Nearing 16 years in Washington’s 2nd Congressional District, Rep. Rick Larsen, a Democrat, is seeking election to a ninth term, surpassing the House tenures of 2nd District notables Al Swift, Lloyd Meeds and even Henry M. “Scoop” Jackson — though Jackson… Read more »

The Islands’ Weekly: Environment, vets and economy with Congressman Rick Larsen With the Nov. 8 election looming, congressman Rick Larsen shared his latest goals with the Journal. Larsen, a Democrat, has been the representative for Washington's 2nd congressional district since January 2001. The district includes all of Island and San Juan counties and neighboring areas on the… Read more »

Washington Post: Veterans Affairs will begin covering IVF and adoption costs for wounded veterans By Emily Wax-Thibodeaux The Department of Veterans Affairs will begin covering costs for in vitro fertilization and adoptions for combat-wounded veterans struggling with infertility because of their injuries, giving thousands of young veteran families fresh hope at starting a family,… Read more »