118th Congress Accomplishments

Annual Defense Policy Bill Improves Quality of Life for Servicemembers, Veterans and Military Families in the Pacific Northwest

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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.

Larsen Secures Key Wins for Northwest Washington’s Maritime Infrastructure in Bipartisan Water Resources Development Act

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) celebrated House-passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA 2024), bipartisan legislation to authorize critical investments in Northwest Washington ports, inland waterways, flood management systems, ecosystems and other water resources infrastructure.

House Passes Larsen-DelBene Bill to Add Mount Vernon Court Location to Western District of Washington

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the U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02), Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Tony Gonzales (TX-23) that adds Mount Vernon as a court location in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.

Larsen Secures $17.9 Million for Port of Bellingham’s Shipping Terminal Rail Connection Project

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The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded a $17,931,000 million grant to the Port of Bellingham to renovate a shipping terminal site, returning the site to a fully functioning multimodal terminal with more efficient loading and unloading of railcars on the terminal.

Senator Murray, Rep. Larsen Reintroduce Legislation to Reauthorize Northwest Straits Commission

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (D, WA-02), lead Democrat on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, reintroduced legislation to reauthorize the Northwest Straits Commission in the Puget Sound. The Northwest Straits Commission is a community-led effort to…

Larsen Requests More Than $42 Million for 15 Local Projects in Fiscal Year 2025 Spending Bill

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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) requested $42,399,656 for fifteen local projects in the Fiscal Year 2025 spending bill. Larsen submitted the requests to the House Appropriations Committee as the Committee begins work on legislation to fund the federal government.

Larsen Applauds Passage of FAA Reauthorization Bill

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), the lead Democrat on the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, applauded House passage of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, a bipartisan, bicameral bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration and aviation infrastructure and safety programs for five years. The bill now heads to the President’s desk to be signed…

Larsen Supports Commitment to Indo-Pacific Partners

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WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the below statement after voting to strengthen security in the Indo-Pacific region: “This legislation invests in strengthening the U.S. commitment to Indo-Pacific security and ensures allies and partners in the region know their security is tied to U.S. security. I will also continue to support a robust economic and diplomatic…

Larsen Supports Israel’s Defense, Aid for Gaza

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WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the below statement after voting in support of aid to Israel:   “Today, I voted in support of emergency funding to Israel and humanitarian aid for Gaza and other vulnerable people worldwide. Six months after Hamas’s unprovoked and horrific attack on Israel, I continue to stand with the Israeli people and support…

Larsen Supports Ukraine Aid: “Stand Up For Ukraine”

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WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the below statement after voting for aid to Ukraine:  “Russia’s unprovoked attack is felt far beyond Ukraine’s borders, including by the thousands of Ukrainians and Ukrainian Americans who call Washington state home. In my regular conversations with Ukrainian constituents, I have consistently heard the urgent need for aid to…