Rick Larsen

NORTHWEST STRAITS MARINE CONSERVATION INITIATIVE REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3769-H3771] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

Larsen Announces 2026 Congressional App Challenge Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced the launch of the 2026 Congressional App Challenge (CAC). The annual competition accepts entries through Monday, October 26, 2026, is open to high school and middle school students who live in…

Larsen Supports Completing Light Rail Spine from Everett to Tacoma Yesterday, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) sent a letter to Sound Transit's Board of Directors in support of completing the light rail regional spine from Everett to Tacoma: “Completing the spine is critical to creating jobs,…

Larsen’s Bipartisan Bill Invests $580 Billion in Job-Creating Infrastructure Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02)’s BUILD America 250 Act passed out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill continues…

Larsen Introduces Bill to Expand Rural Health Care Access for Tribes, Military Families Yesterday, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined Representative Dan Newhouse (WA-04) to introduce the Ensuring Rural Health Care Access for Military and Tribal Families Act. This legislation would allow…

Larsen Announces Winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced Olivia Hamm of Oak Harbor High School as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition in Washington state’s 2nd congressional district with her piece, “Sleepy.” “It takes…

Larsen Fights Against Trump’s Corrupt Slush Fund Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “While families struggle to put food on their tables and gas in their cars, the President wants to hand out taxpayer dollars to domestic terrorists who attacked police…

Larsen Condemns Trump’s Corrupt Settlement Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “The President’s efforts to cover up his illegal business practices and make himself immune from future IRS audits will fail. No one is above the law. The President will pay…

Larsen Fights to Make Housing More Affordable in Northwest Washington Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted for comprehensive, bipartisan legislation to make housing more affordable across the United States (the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act ). “Families in Northwest Washington…

Larsen Condemns San Diego Shooting at Mosque Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “My thoughts are with the families of the people killed at the Islamic Center of San Diego. I reject hate and violence, and I stand with Muslim communities in Northwest…

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E462] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL…

Larsen Releases Statement on Today's Votes 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." ###

WA Legislators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Funding for Local Drug Task Forces to Combat Opioids 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…

Larsen Announces Release of COVID-19 Reimbursement Funds to Washington State 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…

Larsen Announces New Flood Recovery Funds for Whatcom County Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “This $3.9 million is great news for Whatcom County families. These dollars will directly help local folks get back on track after the devastating floods in…

Larsen Honors Law Enforcement During National Police Week, Fights to Expand Funding to Combat Opioid Epidemic 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.…

Larsen Defends Reproductive Health Care 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…

Larsen Fights for Lower Costs; Supports Farmers 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…

Larsen Demands ICE Accountability; Votes to Fund FEMA, U.S. Coast Guard, TSA Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “I am proud to have voted for bipartisan legislation to pay FEMA staff, Coasties, TSA agents, CISA experts and other DHS employees who do…

Larsen Celebrates New Edgewater Bridge 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…

Larsen Announces Release of $22 Million to Improve Northwest Washington Port Infrastructure 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,”…

Larsen Releases Statement on Attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner 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…

Larsen Statement on Trump Administration Denying Flood Mitigation Funds Following December Floods 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…

Larsen Announces Release of Flood Mitigation Funds for Snohomish County 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…

Larsen Leads Bill to Expand Access to Flu Vaccines 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…

Larsen Encourages Constituents to Get Their Money Back from Trump’s Illegal Tariffs 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…

AIRSPACE LOCATION AND ENHANCED RISK TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2856-H2874] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

Larsen Honored with Henry M. Jackson Award Today, Economic Alliance of Snohomish County (EASC) and Herald Media named Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) the recipient of the 2026 Henry M. Jackson Award. “It is an honor to represent my friends and neighbors in Northwest Washington in Congress, and…

Larsen Welcomes Major Disaster Declaration for Northwest Washington, Urges Fast Relief for Flood-Hit Families and Communities Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) today welcomed the Major Disaster Declaration for Washington state following the severe storms and flooding that hit the state in…

Larsen Condemns Trump's Unhinged & Violent Comments Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democratic Leadership in the following statement : “Donald Trump is completely unhinged. His statement threatening to eradicate an entire civilization…

DEFENDING AMERICAN PROPERTY ABROAD ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2782-H2788] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ALLISON LARSEN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E284-E285] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

ROTORCRAFT OPERATIONS TRANSPARENCY AND OVERSIGHT REFORM ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2248-H2257] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MARGARETHE "GRETHE" CAMMERMEYER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E124-E125] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

RECOGNIZING LISA JANICKI Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E9-E10] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

RECOGNIZING LISA JANICKI Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 215 (Friday, December 19, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 215 (Friday, December 19, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1237] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

Rick Larsen sponsored this legislation: AI Training for National Security Act. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Rick Larsen sponsored this legislation: VA Transit Act. Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Rick Larsen sponsored this legislation: Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Rick Larsen sponsored this legislation: Patients Over Paperwork Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Rick Larsen sponsored this legislation: Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2025. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Rick Larsen sponsored this legislation: PROTECT Act of 2025. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the…

Rick Larsen sponsored this legislation: Ensuring Airline Resiliency to Reduce Delays and Cancellations Act. Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 57 - 7.

Rick Larsen sponsored this legislation: Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 376.

CHRISTENING OF THE USNS BILLY FRANK JR. Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E256] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

WEATHER ALERT RESPONSE AND NOTIFICATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 182 (Monday, December 9, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 182 (Monday, December 9, 2024)] [House] [Pages H6531-H6532] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR HIGHWAY Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 182 (Monday, December 9, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 182 (Monday, December 9, 2024)] [House] [Pages H6451-H6452] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

STRENGTHENING THE COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE INFORMATION SYSTEM ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 182 (Monday, December 9, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 182 (Monday, December 9, 2024)] [House] [Pages H6452-H6453] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

THOMAS R. CARPER WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2024 Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 182 (Monday, December 9, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 182 (Monday, December 9, 2024)] [House] [Pages H6453-H6529] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

PENSACOLA AND PERDIDO BAYS ESTUARY OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE ACT OF 2024 Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 182 (Monday, December 9, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 182 (Monday, December 9, 2024)] [House] [Page H6529] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…