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July 17, 2025 at 6:16 PM

Despite the Republican Rip-Off, our investments are coming home

Rick Larsen for Congress I am pleased to share that over $42 million in funding for several Northwest Washington transportation projects has been released.     I am pleased to share that over $42 million in funding for several Northwest Washington transportation projects h…

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July 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM

What does the Big Ugly Bill mean for Northwest Washington?

Rick Larsen for Congress Last week, I spent my time traveling around Northwest Washington state to understand the impact of the Big Ugly Bill.     Last week, I spent my time at home talking to local health care providers and food banks about how the Republicans' Big Ugly B…

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July 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM

I voted no against the dangerous Big Ugly Bill

Rick Larsen for Congress During the days leading up to the vote on the Big Ugly Bill, I was in-district, listening to people locally, hearing about what the bill would do to Northwest Washington.     During the days leading up to the vote on the Big Ugly Bill, I was in-dis…

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June 30, 2025 at 5:14 PM

Listening to the values of Northwest Washington

Rick Larsen for Congress When the House is out of session, Rick is back home, in the district, and working for you.     When the House is out of session, Rick is back home, in the district, and working for you. During these in-district weeks, Rick spends his time talking t…

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June 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM

1,500 people are currently detained in the ICE facility in Tacoma

Rick Larsen for Congress Last week, I met with Lelo Juarez and exercised my congressional oversight authority to tour the privately run ICE detention facility in Tacoma.     Last week, I exercised my congressional oversight authority to tour the privately run ICE detention…

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June 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM

The work starts now, not tomorrow

Rick Larsen for Congress 495 days until election day.     Many of you have been asking me, "Why are you raising money right now? You should be focused on taking on the Republican Rip-Off." The truth is, this work is one of the ways we are taking on the Republican Rip-Off. …

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June 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM

Improving your travel experience:

Rick Larsen for Congress Building resiliency and avoiding travel disruptions     Earlier this month, the T&I Committee again came together on a bipartisan basis to advance a slate of bills that will improve aviation safety and airline preparedness and modernize mariner…

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June 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM

June 19, 1865

Rick Larsen for Congress Juneteenth commemorates the moment enslaved people in Texas received word of the Emancipation Proclamation - two years after it was signed.     Juneteenth commemorates the moment enslaved people in Texas received word of the Emancipation Proclamati…

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June 15, 2025 at 5:25 PM

6-0!

Rick Larsen for Congress Today, Rick turns 60!     Today is a special day, today we are celebrating Father's Day and Rick's birthday. Today, Rick turns 60! We are proud of Rick and how he fights for the values of Northwest Washington. The chaos of the Republican Rip-Off h…

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June 13, 2025 at 4:50 PM

I just introduced the PROTECT Act

Rick Larsen for Congress CW: Opioid use, addiction     The opioid epidemic has devastated families and communities across Northwest Washington, and we cannot afford to wait to act. That is why I just introduced the PROTECT Act, bipartisan legislation to support Tribal comm…

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June 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM

The vital services of Cascade Job Corps:

Rick Larsen for Congress Last week, Trump, Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer, and the Republican Rip-Off closed the Job Corps program in their efforts to give a tax break to the richest Americans and wealthiest corporations.     Last week, Trump, Secretary of Labor Lo…

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June 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM

Happy World Oceans Day!

Rick Larsen for Congress Here in Washington's Second Congressional District, we have some of the most pristine oceans and aquatic ecosystems in the world.     Happy World Oceans Day! Here in Washington's Second Congressional District, we have some of the most pristine ocea…

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June 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM

15 local projects in Northwest Washington:

Rick Larsen for Congress Last month, I requested nearly $37 million dollars for fifteen local projects in the Fiscal Year 2026 spending bill.     Last month, I requested nearly $37 million for fifteen local projects in the Fiscal Year 2026 spending bill. I secured more tha…

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May 31, 2025 at 5:36 PM

He is fighting for your values

Rick Larsen for Congress We are approaching the end-of-month deadline, and Rick needs your help to build momentum and stand up against the Republican Rip-Off.     We are approaching our end-of-month deadline, and Rick needs your help in the fight against the Republican Rip…

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May 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM

Seattle will be hosting 6 World Cup matches

Rick Larsen for Congress Earlier this month, I took a tour of Lumen Field along with representatives from the Seattle World Cup 26 Committee.     Earlier this month, I took a tour of Lumen Field along with representatives from the Seattle World Cup 26 Committee. Just over …

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May 23, 2025 at 5:25 PM

Spaghetti on the wall

Rick Larsen for Congress What do penguins, spaghetti, and PBS have in common?     President Trump and his trade war are a mess. The increases in tariffs and the use of national emergency powers: Trump is sowing chaos. There was no method to the madness — he was putting tar…

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May 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM

The progress we make now is important

Rick Larsen for Congress This year, I have been working hard to stand up for families in Northwest Washington and fight back against President Trump and the Republican Rip-Off.     This year, I have been working hard to stand up for families in Northwest Washington and fig…

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May 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM

PBS is not just television. It is a public service.

Rick Larsen for Congress This attack is not about saving money. It is about silencing independent, public-interest media.     Public broadcasting is under threat. The Trump administration has issued Executive Order 14290, which aims to eliminate federal funding for the Pub…

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May 16, 2025 at 5:28 PM

Republicans are fast-tracking the Republican Rip-Off

Rick Larsen for Congress Republicans are using reconciliation to fast-track the Republican Rip-Off budget.     Republicans are using a procedural tool called "reconciliation" to fast-track the Republican Rip-Off budget; the budget that is going to cut access to health care…

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May 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM

This upcoming Mother’s Day

Rick Larsen for Congress This policy is not just about supporting mothers; but about supporting all families.     In preparation for this upcoming Mother's Day, Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms and caregivers, especially my wife, Tiia. Without her dedication to our fa…

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May 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Thank you to our nurses

Rick Larsen for Congress I want to take a moment to appreciate all the hardworking nurses in Northwest Washington.     Today is National Nurses Day. I want to take a moment to appreciate all the hardworking nurses in Northwest Washington. They have given so much. Every day…

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May 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM

Why is the Trump administration attacking libraries?

Rick Larsen for Congress Growing up in Arlington, Washington, every Wednesday night at the Larsen household was library night.     Growing up in Arlington, Washington, every Wednesday night at the Larsen household was library night. We would pile into a Chevy Impala stati…

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April 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Continuing to protect our values

Rick Larsen for Congress My priority is to protect Northwest Washington, listen to your concerns, and stand up against the Republican Rip-Off.     It is an honor to represent the 2nd District. Our shared values – working hard, caring for each other, and serving the communi…

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April 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Protecting marine life and our environment

Rick Larsen for Congress This month, I introduced the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025.     In the face of the Republican Rip-Off, I am actively seeking out ways to stand up for Northwest Washington. This month, I introduced the …

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April 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM

In Northwest Washington, Earth Day is every day.

Rick Larsen for Congress A healthy environment is vital to Washingtonians’ way of life and the regional economy, so mitigating climate change must be a top priority.     It is Earth Day. Our district is one of the most scenic and diverse in the country. From rolling hills, …

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April 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM

This month at the Hands Off! Rally:

Rick Larsen for Congress Earlier this month, I joined the Hands Off! Rally in Snohomish County. The basic message: Donald Trump, hands off America.     Earlier this month, I joined the Hands Off! Rally in Snohomish County. The basic message: Donald Trump, hands off America…

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April 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM

How Trump’s tax plan will impact NW Washington Families:

Rick Larsen for Congress The cost to families in Northwest Washington could be as much as $4,000 a year.     It is Tax Day. Right now, you may be sitting in the uncertainty of a "90-day pause" on tariffs, or wondering about how Trump's tax scam will impact your household's…

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April 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM

$2.7 billion in taxes on Washington State importers

Rick Larsen for Congress Bellingham Trader Joe’s looking a little emptier than usual?     President Trump is escalating his costly trade war this month. To make matters worse, it is a trade war he's having against himself — but we are paying for it. In Washington state, w…

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April 8, 2025 at 5:26 PM

The Republican Rip-Off targets reproductive health care

Rick Larsen for Congress Last week, nine Planned Parenthood affiliates received notice from the Trump administration about plans to withhold Title X funding.     Last week, nine Planned Parenthood affiliates received notice from the Trump administration about plans to with…

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April 4, 2025 at 4:53 PM

The prices are rising, meanwhile…

Rick Larsen for Congress On Tuesday, Republicans canceled all votes for the week.     On Tuesday, Republicans canceled all votes in the House of Representatives for the week — sowing more chaos. They canceled votes because they knew they could not pass their legislation on…

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March 31, 2025 at 7:15 PM

I am heading back to DC and ready to fight back

Rick Larsen for Congress Many of you are angry, fearful, concerned, and frustrated with the actions of Trump and Musk.     17,000 of you joined my telephone town hall with Assistant Leader Joe Neguse. Many of you were angry, fearful, concerned, and frustrated with the acti…

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March 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Taking care of our friends, neighbors, and community

Rick Larsen for Congress President Trump and Musk have been sowing chaos and confusion into every area of our lives, and I have been working hard to protect the people of Northwest Washington and our values.     President Trump and Musk have been sowing chaos and confusion…

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March 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM

Over 17,000 concerned constituents

Rick Larsen for Congress The telephone town hall garnered over 17,000 concerned constituents.     Last week, I held a telephone town hall with Representative and Assistant Leader Joe Neguse from Colorado. Thank you to all of you who took the time to attend, call, write, a…

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March 23, 2025 at 5:50 PM

15 years of the Affordable Care Act

Rick Larsen for Congress Today marks the anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).     Today marks the anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Fifteen years later, the ACA continues to save lives, expand coverage, and have a positiv…

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March 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Telephone town hall tomorrow

Rick Larsen for Congress I just flew into the district earlier this week to hear from you and meet with folks who are getting hit by these big cuts.     I am in the district this week to hear from you and meet with the organizations, community leaders, and individuals who …

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March 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM

A trail of broken promises and increased prices

Rick Larsen for Congress Earlier this month, the President gave a joint address to Congress. Once again, it was a speech filled with lies, misinformation, and disinformation.     Earlier this month, the President gave a joint address to Congress. Once again, it was a speec…

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March 15, 2025 at 5:36 AM

Indiscriminate and chaotic cuts

Rick Larsen for Congress Things are pretty dark right now for a lot of folks in Northwest Washington who are going to feel the pain of the Trump Administration and its policies.     I am hearing from many folks in Northwest Washington that things are pretty dark right now …

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March 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM

On this one, the solution is simple: equal pay for equal work.

Rick Larsen for Congress Equal pay should not be revolutionary.     Today marks Equal Pay Day, a day that serves as a reminder of the persistent gender pay gap in the United States. March 12 represents how far into the following year the average woman would need to work to…

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March 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM

Republicans want to line the wealthiest pockets by stealing your health care

Rick Larsen for Congress Half of the children born in Whatcom County last year were born into families who use Medicaid as their primary source of health care.     Half of the children born in Whatcom County last year were born into families who use Medicaid as their prima…

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March 2, 2025 at 6:45 PM

Piling into a Chevy Impala station wagon

Rick Larsen for Congress Photos and book recommendations inside.     Growing up in Arlington, Washington, every Wednesday night at the Larsen household was library night. We would pile into a Chevy Impala station wagon, made when cars didn't have seatbelts, and my Dad woul…

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February 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM

In preparation for the 2028 Olympics

Rick Larsen for Congress Olympic gold, but losses for infrastructure?     Last week, I joined fellow Transportation and Infrastructure Committee members Congresswoman Laura Friedman and Congressman Robert Garcia in Los Angeles to talk about the infrastructure projects put …

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February 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM

February in review:

Rick Larsen for Congress This month, I have heard from many of my constituents who are fed up with the Republican Rip-Off.     President Trump and his unvetted, unelected billionaire, Elon Musk, have been busy sowing chaos and confusion this month. President Trump is not f…

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February 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM

I hear you, I share your concern and frustration

Rick Larsen for Congress Last Saturday, I hosted a telephone town hall.     Last Saturday, I hosted a telephone town hall. Thank you to all those who joined me, and took the time to call, email, and rally outside my office in response to the chaos of this current administr…

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February 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM

The Taxpayer Data Protection Act

Rick Larsen for Congress Democrats are taking a stand against the Republican Rip-Off.     Democrats are taking a stand against the Republican Rip-Off. A couple of weeks ago, I joined House Democrats to introduce the Taxpayer Data Protection Act, which will stop people like…

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February 14, 2025 at 12:45 AM

An illegal power grab

Rick Larsen for Congress An unelected and unvetted billionaire should not have our private data     Last Friday, I joined House Democrats to introduce the Taxpayer Data Protection Act which aims to stop people with no authority from accessing our highly sensitive Treasury …

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February 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM

A Republican Rip-Off

Rick Larsen for Congress Round Two of the Republican Rip-Off is alive and well!     Last week, I wrote to you about the new administration and their "funding freeze" that would impact billions of dollars that state and local governments rely on to provide essential servic…

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January 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM

ICYMI: Some good news for Northwest Washington

Rick Larsen for Congress $103.9 million and counting     There has been a lot of alarming news this month. Today, I would like to share a few pieces of good news for Northwest Washington. First, an $18 million grant to improve rail safety and reduce congestion on Everett's…

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January 28, 2025 at 10:01 PM

The funding freeze begins now

Rick Larsen for Congress The chaos and confusion is deliberate.     The new administration has authorized a "funding freeze" that will impact billions of dollars that state and local governments rely on to provide essential services in their communities. This Executive Ord…

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January 22, 2025 at 5:11 PM

52 years later

Rick Larsen for Congress This should not be political whatsoever, and a strong majority of the American people agree.     Today marks the 52nd anniversary of the historic Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade. In 1973, the Supreme Court established the legal right to abor…

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January 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM

My priorities and values are clear

Rick Larsen for Congress It is important to remain committed to the values of Northwest Washington.     Next Monday will be the 47th Presidential Inauguration, and now more than ever, it is important to remain committed to the values of Northwest Washington. The future ho…

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