Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “Today, I voted against President Trump’s reckless war, which he has not justified to the American people or Congress. The people I represent want lower prices and less war from this Administration, but they are getting higher prices and more… Read more »

Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined 184 colleagues in both houses of Congress in reintroducing the DISCLOSE Act, legislation to end dark money in American elections and make government more accountable to the will of voters.   “Folks in Northwest Washington deserve to participate in a fair election and have the right to know who is… Read more »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the New Democrat Coalition's statements on U.S. strikes against Iran. Leader Jeffries' released the following statement: "Overnight, Donald Trump announced the start of massive and ongoing military operations against Iran. The framers of the United States Constitution gave Congress the sole power… Read more »

Today Representative Rick Larsen released the following statement to those demonstrating peacefully against the Trump administration: “Today, people all across Northwest Washington state are gathering to demonstrate peacefully against the excesses and corruption of the Trump administration. “Excesses like the President spending more than 20 days golfing just so far this year,… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after President Trump fired the Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden: “Carla Hayden is the People’s Librarian of Congress and the idiot decision to fire her won’t change that. “Nothing Trump does will stop us from ensuring that people have access to education and the books that challenge us to be… Read more »

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 »