Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will host six Veterans Forums next month in Snohomish, Skagit, Island, Whatcom and San Juan counties. The forums begin Tuesday, October 1 and run through Saturday, October 5. The forums are opportunities for veterans to receive updates on legislation affecting them and get answers to questions about the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), health care, job training and hou... Read more »

EVERETT, WA - Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s decision to slash military construction projects to pay for an unnecessary wall on the U.S.-Mexico border: “I oppose the Trump administration’s reckless cuts to military construction projects. As a senior member of the Hous... Read more »

WHATCOM COUNTY – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued the following joint statement condemning recent white supremacist activity in Whatcom County. The statement comes after reports that white supremacists posted literature in Ferndale and Bellingham. “We were saddened and disgusted to learn that white supremacists were posting flyers in Whatcom County. Diversity makes ou... Read more »

EVERETT – Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement in support of Moms Demand Action’s Recess Rally to demand congressional action on pending gun violence legislation: “Communities and organizations like Moms Demand Action must keep the pressure on elected officials to pass meaningful gun violence legislation that will make communities safer. “Members of Congress can and mus... Read more »

EVERETT – Reps. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Suzan DelBene (WA-01) are encouraging veterans to tell their stories as part of the Library of Congress Veterans History Project. On Monday, August 19, trained volunteers will interview veterans who served during wartime at the Everett Public Library from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Veteran interviews will be at least 30 minutes long. All veterans interested ... Read more »

This afternoon, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted for the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019 to end the threat of sequestration, ensure domestic priorities are adequately funded and help prevent a government shutdown. “I voted yes on the bipartisan budget deal to fund programs that benefit Washingtonians, grow the economy and ensure the nation can pay its bills. This bipartisan bill rejects cuts to domest... Read more »

It is time to impeach Donald Trump. I made the decision to call for impeachment after the president’s statement that some members of Congress should go back to the countries they came from. It is clear from this message that the president has no understanding of what it means to be a U.S. citizen, what it takes to become a citizen, or what it means to the people of the world to strive for the drea... Read more »

Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) came out for impeachment of Donald Trump. “I do not come to this decision lightly. The decision to impeach is one that transcends party and politics. Exercising the authority to impeach is one of the heaviest responsibilities a Member of Congress has.” Larsen considered a lot of other factors but ultimately it was the president’s statement degrading the dream of cit... Read more »

Chair Larsen Opening Statement at Aviation Subcommittee Hearing on the “State of Aviation Safety” As Delivered July 17, 2019 Good morning and thank you to today’s witnesses for joining the Subcommittee’s hearing today on the “State of Aviation Safety.” Recent tragic aviation incidents at home and abroad have shed new light on what is required to ensure the safety of the traveling public. In additi... Read more »

Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today voted for the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Rep. Larsen successfully secured provisions to protect U.S. national security and support women and men in the military and their families. “The NDAA makes important investments to strengthen military readiness and support servicemembers and their families,” said Larsen. Addresses Trump-Induced... Read more »