Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement:
“I voted no on this partisan bill to fund ICE, and I will continue to oppose funding ICE until the agency is required to follow the same rules as every other local, state and federal law enforcement agency.
“Once again, Republicans ignored bipartisan calls for reform and instead advanced a bill that gives… Read more »
Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement:
“I am glad that Northwest Washington businesses that paid Trump’s illegal tariffs can begin to claim refunds today.
“The tariffs have damaged businesses and driven up costs for hard-working families. These refunds force the Trump administration to return the dollars it stole from local businesses.
“I will keep… Read more »
Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democratic Leadership in the following statement:
“Donald Trump is completely unhinged. His statement threatening to eradicate an entire civilization shocks the conscience and requires a decisive congressional response. The House must come back into session immediately and vote to end this… Read more »
Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) and House and Senate colleagues to call on President Trump to prioritize gaining market access for U.S. fresh potatoes during Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s upcoming visit to the United States. Ending Japan’s restrictions on U.S.… Read more »
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 »
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 (WA-02) released the following statement after a shooting in British Columbia killed nine and injured 25:
"My thoughts are with the families of the people killed and injured yesterday in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. I stand with our Canadian friends and neighbors as they mourn this terrible tragedy."
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Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after voting to terminate President Trump’s abuse of “emergency” authorities to impose sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports from Canada. The resolution passed the House 219-211 with bipartisan support:
“The people I represent need immediate relief from… Read more »
Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after President Trump threatened to decertify and add new tariffs on Canadian-made aircraft:
"Anyone with knowledge of aircraft manufacturing understands the key role Canadian partners play in building safe, reliable planes to transport people and goods across the continent. Threatening… Read more »
Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after President Trump announced a “framework of a future deal” on Greenland with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte:
"If the President’s announcement of a future deal on Greenland results in a necessary U.S. pullback of threats and, in the future, necessary Arctic security investments, then that might be some… Read more »
