Today, Rep. Rick Larsen announced Tessa Meyer of Oak Harbor High School as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition in Washington state’s 2nd congressional district with her piece, “Swallow Your Attitude.” “Swallow Your Attitude” by Tessa Meyer, Oak Harbor High School “Swallow Your Attitude” will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Meyer has also been invited to attend the C... 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 China, American... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) has requested $36,773,695 for 15 local projects in the Fiscal Year 2026 spending bill. Larsen submitted the requests to the House Appropriations Committee as the Committee begins work on legislation to fund the federal government. “My priority in shaping spending bills is to invest in Northwest Washington communities,” said Larsen. “I will continue to wo... Read More »
Today, Rep. Rick Larsen announced the launch of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge (CAC). The annual competition, which runs through Thursday, October 30, 2025, is open to high school and middle school students who live in or attend school in Washington state’s 2nd congressional district. Students can compete in the CAC by creating an application for desktop/PC, web, tablet, mobile, or other dev... Read More »
U.S. Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02), Adam Smith (WA-09), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Emily Randall (WA-06), and Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) wrote to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons, and IRS Acting Commissioner Michael Faulkender to express deep concern over the recent immigration enforcement raid in Kent, Washington and ... Read More »
Today, Rep. Rick Larsen released the following statement on the Trump administration's attacks on academic freedom and access to education: “The Trump administration is attacking colleges and universities to exact political revenge. These tactics will fail, and I stand with Harvard and all educational institutions against the President’s unlawful attempts to bully his opponents into silence. “The ... Read More »
Today, Rep. Rick Larsen released the following statement after voting against the Republican budget. The budget passed by a final vote of 215 to 214 with every House Democrat and two House Republicans voting no. “The Republican Rip-Off takes health care and food assistance away from millions of people, all so that Elon Musk and his billionaire buddies can enjoy a tax break. This budget is so terri... Read More »
U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, led Washington state’s entire congressional delegation - U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and U.S. Representatives Suzan DelBene (D, WA-01), Rick Larsen (D, WA-02), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D, WA-03), Dan Newhouse, (R, WA-04), Michael Baumgartner (R, WA-05), Emily Randall (D, WA-06), Pramila Jayapal (D, WA-07), ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after President Trump fired the Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden: “Carla Hayden is the People’s Librarian of Congress and the idiot decision to fire her won’t change that. “Nothing Trump does will stop us from ensuring that people have access to education and the books that challenge us to be better. “This is the time t... Read More »
Today, Rep. Larsen released the following report on his work in Congress so far this year: "I have been working hard in the 119th Congress to stand up for families and fight back against President Trump. "Here is a report on the work I have done in the first four months of this year: LISTENING TO YOU 29,352 attendees at February and March telephone town halls 106 meetings and events in Northwest W... Read More »
On Monday, May 12th, Rep. Rick Larsen will host an in-person town hall in Skagit County from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Rep. Larsen will share information about how he and House Democrats are fighting back against the Trump administration and answer questions from constituents. You can RSVP to attend the town hall here: https://larsen.house.gov/forms/form/?ID=13. RSVPs will be first come, first serve and at... Read More »
Today, Rep. Rick Larsen announced the planned departure of his Chief of Staff, Robin Chand, who will practice law for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office starting later this summer: “Robin is a lawyer at heart, and I know he has always wanted to return to Los Angeles to be near his family and to practice law. I thank Robin for his service to Washington’s Second Congressional District... Read More »
Today, Rep. Rick Larsen released a statement about the passing of his mother, Yolanda Larsen: “It is a sad day for me, my seven brothers and sisters, and mom’s friends and family. Our mom, Yolanda Jean Larsen (neé Rosenbach) died on April 29th. She just celebrated her 88th birthday this month. “Mom was the center of our lives as kids and as adults. Our house on South French Avenue in Arlington was... Read More »
Today, Rep. Rick Larsen released a statement on President Trump’s first 100 days in office: “Let’s look at some numbers to judge the President’s performance. 5.5% – the increase in the cost of eggs in Everett since Trump took office. (Source: comparing prices in Everett grocery stores.) 8.91% – the increase in the cost of gas in Washington state since Trump took office. (Source: U.S. Energy Inform... 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 choose thei... Read More »
