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Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: "I missed votes today for an important family commitment. I will be present and voting when the House returns to session next week." ### Read More »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “During the COVID-19 pandemic, federal emergency funding helped support an unprecedented public health response in Washington state. FEMA finally releasing these reimbursements helps replenish coffers and strengthen health care systems, which protects affordable health care options for local families. “I will keep working ... Read More »

Today, Reps. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) and Dan Newhouse (WA-04) introduced the End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act to establish a dedicated federal funding stream to help multi-jurisdictional drug task forces combat opioid trafficking in Washington state and across the country. The bill’s introduction coincides with National Police Week, celebrated from ... Read More »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “This $3.7 million is great news for Whatcom County families. These dollars will directly help local folks get back on track after the devastating floods in November 2021. I am glad the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released these long-overdue funds, and I will keep fighting for federal dollars to help Northw... Read More »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line to defend Northwest Washington communities every day. This week and every week, I honor their courage, sacrifice and dedication, and I remember those who have given their lives in the line of duty. “Local police officers on the front lines of the opioid epidemic d... Read More »

Yesterday, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined more than 250 House and Senate Democrats in filing an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to overturn a Fifth Circuit decision that would restrict access to mifepristone by reinstating a requirement that the drug be dispensed in person. Last week, the Fifth Circuit blocked access to mifepristone nationwide at retail pharmacies and in the... Read More »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “I am proud to have supported bipartisan legislation to pay FEMA staff, Coasties, TSA agents, CISA experts and other DHS employees who do important work to protect our country. The people I represent need a fully functional FEMA to recover from December’s devastating floods. Passing this funding today is critical to disast... Read More »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “Republicans are doing nothing in this Farm Bill to lower food prices for families, lower costs for farmers or lower tariffs for small businesses. This bill also does nothing to address the sky-high fertilizer and fuel costs caused by Trump’s illegal war in Iran. Congress should be helping farmers stay afloat, not hanging ... Read More »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), top Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement: “This funding is fantastic news for Northwest Washington ports,” said Rep. Larsen. “The Port of Everett and Swinomish Indian Tribal Community will put these dollars to good use constructing and modernizing piers for commercial fishing and cargo operations. ... Read More »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), top Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement: “The new-and-improved Edgewater Bridge will open to traffic today!” said Rep. Larsen. “The last Edgewater Bridge lasted almost 80 years, and the new bridge will serve drivers and pedestrians for the next 100 years. I am glad to have been able to play a ... Read More »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “I condemn the attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and all politically motivated violence. I am grateful to the first responders and law enforcement who acted quickly to prevent any deaths, and I hope the Secret Service agent who was injured makes a full recovery.” ### Read More »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “This is great news for flood mitigation efforts in Snohomish County,” said Rep. Larsen. “These federal dollars will help local experts review flood data and the resilience of current flood structures to keep the community safe from future floods. I will keep fighting for funding to help Northwest Washington communiti... Read More »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “This is an unacceptable decision for the families and businesses that I represent," said Rep. Larsen. “The disaster declaration helps people recover from the last flood, but hazard mitigation helps people survive the next flood. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) should be helping Northwest Washington prepare... Read More »

Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) reintroduced legislation to strengthen the federal response to seasonal and pandemic influenza (“The Influenza Act”). "Catching the flu can mean long-term health consequences, lost time at work and school, missed time with loved ones and in severe cases, death,” said Rep. Larsen. “Strengthening U.S. flu infrastructure is especially important in light ... Read More »

Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “I am glad that Northwest Washington businesses that paid Trump’s illegal tariffs can begin to claim refunds today. “The tariffs have damaged businesses and driven up costs for hard-working families. These refunds force the Trump administration to return the dollars it stole from local businesses. “I will keep fighting to ... Read More »