Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “In my conversations with Northwest Washington veterans, the Major Richard Star Act has consistently been a top priority. It is just common sense that veterans forced to retire with combat injuries before reaching 20 years of service deserve retirement pay and disability pay. Passing the Major Richard Star Act is a b... Read More »
Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “I support Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker of the House of Representatives. I know Hakeem, we are a good team and he has helped me deliver for Northwest Washington. Hakeem is an inclusive leader who respects and values every voice in a diverse Democratic Caucus. He is the architect of the largest House majority in more than 30... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) reintroduced the Closing the Substance Use Care Gap Act to expand access to lifesaving, community-based harm reduction programs and services, and to strengthen the federal response to the opioid and fentanyl epidemic. “The opioid crisis has devastated families and communities in Northwest Washington, and while we have made progress reducing deaths and... Read More »
Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), top Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement: “The nationwide ground stop is disrupting air travel across the country. Safety must come first, and passengers deserve clear, timely updates from the FAA. “My team and I are in contact with FAA and airlines. Work is underway to identify the problem and safe... Read More »
Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “I support impeaching Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for his incompetent leadership of the Pentagon. Instead of allowing a yes or no vote on impeachment, House Republicans today blocked the resolution from moving forward and continue to turn a blind eye to Hegseth’s failures. I will keep working to hold him accountable... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), the top Democrat on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) awarded $7.67 million to the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Island County and the City of Bellingham for projects to improve road safety for all users. “Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Island County, the C... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), the top Democrat on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, announced the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded $66.4 million to the City of Blaine to build an overpass at the Bell Road rail crossing, and $2.3 million to the City of Mount Vernon to examine potential upgrades to eight rail crossings. “$66 million is a massive win... Read More »
Last week, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) expressed concerns to the United States Postal Service (USPS) about delays in postmarking ballots delivered in Northwest Washington. “Between August and October 2026, I visited local election offices in Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, Island and San Juan counties,” said Rep. Larsen. “During these visits, local election officials raised concern that ch... Read More »
Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) wrote to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) regarding Larsen’s visit to ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) suboffice in Ferndale on October 9th: “I support HSI’s mission to investigate and apprehend individuals involved in cross-border criminal activity, including human and drug trafficking,” said ... Read More »
Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) introduced the Veteran Breast Cancer Fairness Act to restore male breast cancer as a presumptive illness under the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (PACT Act). October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and October 17 to 23 is Men’s Breast Cancer Awareness Week. In September 2025, the Departm... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “In the past few months, my office has received dozens of messages from constituents worried about how they are going to afford prescription medications if the Trump administration's new CBP rule goes into effect on October 22. I urged the Administration to delay the rule and stop health care from getting even more ex... Read More »
Last week, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) toured All American Marine’s facility in Bellingham with Ron Wille (All American Marine, President and COO), Jim Wunderman (San Francisco Bay Ferry, Chair) and Raymond Scott (Echandia Marine, Head of Sales). All American Marine (AAM) is building electric ferries for San Francisco Bay Ferry (SFBF), and Echandia Marine is a Marysville business that provi... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: "I am horrified and heartbroken by the shooting in Bend. These sickening tragedies must end. I am thinking of the families of the victims, and the child and teacher who are fighting for their lives in the hospital." ### Read More »
On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined colleagues from the Washington and Oregon congressional delegations in demanding answers and transparency into ongoing efforts by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to purchase existing immigration detention centers currently owned and operated by private prison companies like GEO Group... Read More »
U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), top Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair on the Senate Appropriations Committee, sent a letter to General Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Edward Forst requesting GSA prioritize construction of two stalled border station projects in Northwest Washington. Senator Murray and ... Read More »
