Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, helped shape the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Rep. Larsen successfully secured provisions to protect U.S. national security and support the women and men in the military and the Department of Defense civilian workforce. “The NDAA makes important investments to strengthen military readine... Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to President Trump’s announcement the United States will re-impose sanctions and violate the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, an international agreement to prevent Iran from building a nuclear weapon: “Last month, Secretary Mattis said staying in the Iran Deal is in Amer... Read more »
Yesterday, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Rep. Ron Estes (KS-04) led a letter to the House Armed Services Committee and the House Appropriations Committee Defense Subcommittee leadership requesting authorization and appropriations for the procurement of 18 KC-46A aerial refueling tankers in 2019. “The KC-46A tanker is being built by the best aerospace workers in the world, the women and men at Boein... Read more »
Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), the top Democrat on the House Subcommittee on Aviation, applauded the passage of the long-term, five-year Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill. “This has been a long time coming. Congress has not enacted a long-term FAA reauthorization bill since 2012 and the agency is running on its fifth extension. With general aviation supporting more than ... Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) spoke on the House Floor today in support of H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act. Below is a video and transcript of his remarks: View remarks here. “Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. “I am pleased that Congress is here today to consider a long-term bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “This moment has... Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today issued the below statement in support of a House Resolution recognizing and supporting efforts to bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup to North America: “I fully support efforts to bring the 2026 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup competition to Canada, Mexico and the United States,” said Larsen. “As an avid soccer fan, I am excited about the... Read more »
Taiwan will simulate taking on an invading force in war games next week amid its increasing tensions with China. Taipei will conduct exercises in which it will repair a major air base and use civilian operated drones, Reuters reported. The annual Han Kuang drills, which start on April 30, make no mention of China, only “offensive forces invading Taiwan” and will include a live-fire field training ... Read more »
President Donald Trump's administration and China took their trade feud to an unlikely forum Tuesday, clashing at the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday in a price-fixing case leveled against Chinese vitamin makers. The Trump administration is partially backing U.S. vitamin purchasers in their bid to revive a $148 million award they won in an antitrust lawsuit. China is helping defend a federal appeals co... Read more »
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Chinese-made smartphones that the heads of U.S. intelligence have urged Americans not to buy are being sold to servicemembers across Germany at on-base exchange facilities. The Huawei phones, which are being sold by TKS, an Army and Air Force Exchange Service concessionary and subsidiary of Vodaphone, could be used to gather sensitive information, according to U.S. intell... Read more »
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the below statement on the passing of former Rep. Al Swift: “I am very saddened to hear that Al Swift died on Friday. To me, Al started as my representative, became a mentor and then my friend. “I went to Al for advice he could offer from representing Washington state's Second District for 16 years. Having served during a time when the U.S. was challenged by war, ... Read more »
