Today Representative Rick Larsen released the following statement to those demonstrating peacefully against the Trump administration: “Today, people all across Northwest Washington state are gathering to demonstrate peacefully against the excesses and corruption of the Trump administration. “Excesses like the President spending more than 20 days golfing just so far this year, costing taxpayers mil... Read More »
Today, Representative Rick Larsen released the following statement on the Republican rescissions package, which passed the House of Representatives 214-212: “I voted no on the package of funding cuts the Trump administration put forward because it is bad for families and kids. "My sons grew up watching Arthur on PBS and I watch Masterpiece Mysteries, just like millions of Americans. NPR and PBS pr... Read More »
Today, Representative Rick Larsen released the following statement: "The recent targeted Israeli attack on Iran was not indiscriminate or random. Israel has a right to self-defense and, with Trump administration's faltering efforts at negotiations with Iran, the country determined it needed to act to protect its people. The United States should stand with Israel at this time. "Iran understands tha... Read More »
This week, Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-02), Shomari C. Figures (AL-02), Brian Mast (FL-21), Mike Haridopolos (FL-08), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and Nick LaLota (NY-01) introduced bipartisan legislation, the Enhancing Science, Treatment, and Upkeep of America’s Resilient and Important Estuarine Systems (ESTUARIES Act), to reauthorize the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Estuary P... Read More »
Joint statement of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (WA-02), Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX), and Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Member Steve Cohen (D-TN) on today's crash of an Air India flight from Ahmedabad, India to London, England: “Our prayers are with the victims of the Air India Flight 171 accident and the... Read More »
Today, Representative Rick Larsen released the following statement: "I condemn any violence in Los Angeles and interference with law enforcement activities that seems to involve only a limited number of demonstrators. "Americans have the First Amendment right to peacefully assemble and protest, and I support peaceful protestors. Individuals that broke the law during the protests in Los Angeles mus... Read More »
Today, Representative Rick Larsen (D-Wash.), Representative Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.), U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) announced the bipartisan Protection for Reservation Occupants Against Trafficking and Evasive Communications Today (PROTECT) Act to combat drug trafficking in tribal communities. The PROTECT Act would expand Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction (ST... Read More »
Today, Representative Rick Larsen released the following statement on the closing of the Job Corps program: “As a part of the Trump administration’s efforts to give a tax break to the richest Americans and wealthiest corporations, Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer has closed the Job Corps program. “This terrible decision directly harms Northwest Washington. In its 40 year history, Cascade Jo... Read More »
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 $36,763,695 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 »
