Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), along with Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Rep. Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Rep. Emily Randall (WA-06), Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09) and Rep. Kim Schrier (WA-08) have sent the following letter to ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons and DHS Secretary Noem. Dear Secretary Noem and Acting Director Lyons: We write to express our deep concerns over… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the below statement after voting for the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bipartisan NDAA passed the House by a final vote of 281 to 140 and now heads to the Senate for consideration. Read more »

Reps. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Andy Kim (NJ-03) introduced a bill authorizing the United States to participate in and contribute up to $200 million over 10 years to the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF), which plays a crucial role in fostering innovation and collaboration across the alliance to strengthen NATO defense and security and enhance resilience against strategic competitors. Read more »

“Artificial intelligence is no longer the future – it is the here and now,” said Larsen, who previously served on the Armed Services Committee for 22 years. “The Next Generation Military Education Act ensures servicemembers get the critical tools they need to meet today’s global challenges while developing in-demand skills and knowledge to master AI.” Read more »

Reps. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) introduced the End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act to establish a dedicated federal funding stream to help multi-jurisdictional drug task forces combat opioid trafficking in Washington state and across the country. Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) introduced the Protection for Reservation Occupants against Trafficking and Evasive Communications Today (PROTECT) Act, bipartisan legislation to give Tribal courts and law enforcement more tools and resources to combat the opioid epidemic. Read more »

EVERETT, WA – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), the lead Democrat on the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, released the below statement in response to news that The Boeing Company’s Board of Directors has elected Robert K. "Kelly" Ortberg as the company’s new President and Chief Executive Officer: “I am encouraged about the announcement of Kelly Ortberg as the new President and CEO… Read more »

"Lingering disruptions and supply chain issues have now delayed frigate delivery until Fiscal Year 2029. As disappointing as this delay is, I am confident that the Navy is committed to Everett and the region." Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the below statement after voting “no” on the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “I opposed the NDAA because the House GOP transformed a bipartisan bill into extreme legislation that restricts access to reproductive health care and harms servicemembers,” said Larsen, who served for 22 years on the Armed… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) recently led a group of Washington lawmakers urging Boeing and union firefighters represented by International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local I-66 to continue to negotiate in good faith toward an agreement that provides Boeing firefighters with fair pay and benefits. Read more »