Today, Representative Rick Larsen released the following statement on the U.S. strikes against Iran:
"The history of military conflict in the Middle East is that conflicts are difficult to contain and never seem to end. The Administration’s decision to unilaterally intervene in the Israel-Iran war by bombing Iran’s nuclear program sites will drag the United States deeper into the… Read more »
Today Representative Rick Larsen, Co-Chair of the Congressional Soccer Caucus, released the following statement about the impact of President Trump’s travel ban on World Cup 2026:
“I want World Cup 2026 to be a showcase of great soccer, and everything that’s great about the United States.
“Yet, as a life-long soccer player and big soccer fan, I can say the United States is… Read more »
Today, Representative Rick Larsen released the following statement:
"The recent targeted Israeli attack on Iran was not indiscriminate or random. Israel has a right to self-defense and, with Trump administration's faltering efforts at negotiations with Iran, the country determined it needed to act to protect its people. The United States should stand with Israel at this time.
"Iran… Read more »
Today, Representative Rick Larsen released the following statement:
“The Trump administration’s plan to revoke visas for Chinese students is xenophobic and weakens U.S. national security. This policy will force promising young people to study elsewhere, diminishing American global leadership and causing long-term economic harm. If this Administration is serious about competing with… Read more »
Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement on ongoing peace talks between Ukraine and Russia:
"In word and in action, the U.S. must continue to stand up for the young democracy in Ukraine. I don’t care what President Trump says – Putin started this war and the crisis is not over until Ukraine's borders are restored and Ukrainians have the freedom to… Read more »
Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement on the Oval Office meeting between President Trump and the President of El Salvador Nayib Bukele:
“It is illegal to deport American citizens to foreign prisons. It is illegal to imprison and deport anyone in the U.S. without due process. The Supreme Court has ordered the President to facilitate Kilmar… Read more »
Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Richard E. Neal, Ranking Member of the Ways & Means Committee, and Rick Larsen, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure, today introduced a privileged resolution to terminate President Trump’s abuse of “emergency” authorities to impose sweeping tariffs on U.S.… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
