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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement after Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump questioned the United States’ existing agreements with and commitment to defending its NATO allies: “For almost 70 years, the United States has been a proud partner in NATO—a partnership that is not… Read more »

San Juan Journal: Larsen Applauds New Trade Enforcement Action Against China In a call with U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Froman, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today applauded a new trade enforcement action at the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning China's export duties on nine raw materials: antimony, cobalt, copper, graphite, lead, magnesia, talc, tantalum, and tin. These… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) proposed new rules to improve oil spill response and mitigate impacts of derailments of crude oil traveling by rail. According to PHMSA, “the proposed rule would update and clarify the comprehensive oil spill response plan… Read more »

Action takes aim at Chinese export duties which disadvantage U.S. aerospace industry Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement after an international tribunal’s landmark decision which concluded that China’s claim over waters in the South China Sea has no legal basis. “Today’s decision should be respected as the rule of law. If China rejects the ruling I think it is going to have a very difficult time explaining to its… Read more »

Congressman: ‘we need to set our sights higher than a series of short-term extensions’ Read more »

Aviation International News: U.S. House OKs 14-month FAA Authorization Bill By Kerry Lynch The 14-month FAA reauthorization bill moves to the U.S. Senate for consideration after the House late yesterday agreed to the measure by voice vote. The compromise agreement, jointly unveiled last week by the leaders of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and Senate Commerce… Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today released the following statement after an international tribunal’s landmark decision which concluded that China’s claim over waters in the South China Sea has no legal basis. “Today’s decision should be respected as the rule of law. If China rejects the ruling I think it is going to have a very difficult time explaining to its… Read more »

MLT News: Snohomish County NAACP vigil honors lives lost, seeks path forward By Emily Hill (Also ran in Lynnwood Today) In times of social discord and national mourning — such as the nation is experiencing following this week’s shootings in Minnesota, Louisiana and Texas — people tend to congregate in support of one another, sharing the hopes that will carry them… Read more »

Proposed service would attract local business and Cuban American customers to the Pacific Northwest Read more »