Rick Larsen represents Washington state's 2nd Congressional District. Rick was born and raised in Northwest Washington, and his family has called this region home for more than 100 years. Learn more.

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  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
July 26, 2024 at 5:00 PM

The stakes are too high to tune out:

Rick Larsen for Congress From voter registration efforts, door-knocking, and casting our ballots: together, we create the momentum to secure big victories in November.     The way I see it is simple — whether it is the Chaos Caucus' attempts to undermine reproductive free…
  Team Larsen · [email protected]
July 25, 2024 at 9:30 PM

📊 The latest stats on Team Larsen

Rick Larsen for Congress What we do now will make a big difference on Election Night!     We're days from the primary; Team Larsen is working hard to get the word out about Rick, his track record, and his vision for Northwest Washington. Here are the latest stats as of thi…
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July 23, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Restoring habitats in the Northwest Straits region

Rick Larsen for Congress In June, I reintroduced legislation to reauthorize the Northwest Straits Commission.     In June, I reintroduced legislation to reauthorize the Northwest Straits Commission. The Northwest Straits Commission is a community-led effort to restore mar…
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July 21, 2024 at 7:54 PM

Building on President Biden's vision and leadership

Rick Larsen for Congress     The stakes in this election are high and the choice is as clear as ever. Democrats are delivering results for working families and upholding our shared values while the party of Trump is focused on undermining working families and dismantling t…
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
July 19, 2024 at 6:00 PM

As you fill out your ballot, here are a few things to know:

Rick Larsen for Congress Watch your mailbox this week.     Ballots drop today, which means today is the day 4,844,553 registered voters across Washington will begin casting their votes to determine the direction of our communities and our country. As you fill out your ball…
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
July 17, 2024 at 5:52 PM

On “good trouble”:

Rick Larsen for Congress CW: Racism, hate-based-violence     Today marks the 4-year anniversary of the passing of civil rights icon and House Democratic Sr. Chief Deputy Whip John Lewis. My late colleague is best known for his leadership in the civil rights movement and hi…
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July 15, 2024 at 10:50 PM

Enjoying, exploring, and protecting the planet

Rick Larsen for Congress I have earned the endorsement of Sierra Club’s Washington chapter!     I have earned another key endorsement: Sierra Club's Washington chapter! The Sierra Club's slogan is "Enjoy, explore, and protect the planet." I cannot imagine a better place …
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July 12, 2024 at 8:43 PM

Pushing forward for diversity and inclusion

Rick Larsen for Congress I am proud to represent the increasingly diverse communities in the Second District     I am proud to share that I have earned the endorsement of Democrats for Diversity and Inclusion (DDI)! DDI is an advocacy organization committed to holding elec…
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
July 10, 2024 at 10:03 PM

The difference between talk and action could be life-saving here.

Rick Larsen for Congress Content warning: addiction, drug use     The opioid epidemic is devastating Northwest Washington, so for the last six months, I have dedicated time and resources to tackling this crisis in our communities. First, I released a report that analyzes t…
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
July 8, 2024 at 11:03 PM

With the support of the GiffordsPAC

Rick Larsen for Congress CW: Gun violence     I have earned the endorsement of former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords' Giffords PAC, which focuses on the importance of gun safety and regulation in the United States. This is what former Congresswoman Giffords had to say abou…
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July 2, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Good news from Transportation for Washington

Rick Larsen for Congress I have earned the endorsement of the organization Transportation for Washington!     As the Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I am proud to announce that I have earned the endorsement of Transportation for Washingto…
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
July 2, 2024 at 1:25 AM

This year’s Supreme Court decisions

Rick Larsen for Congress Several important Supreme Court cases from this year:     In the last few weeks, the Supreme Court has delivered its opinions on some important cases for the 2023-2024 term. Today, I hope to cut through the noise of the headlines and share a quick …
  Team Larsen · [email protected]
June 30, 2024 at 5:16 PM

A video message from Rick

Rick Larsen for Congress A video from Rick ahead of tonight’s deadline.     Rick recorded a video message for his supporters on the state of the 2024 Election. To put it plainly: our values are on the line, and we have to remain focused. Watch The Video While the Republi…
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
June 29, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Focusing on tangible results:

Rick Larsen for Congress This quarter was big for us, and the momentum we build now will be crucial for November.     This quarter was big for us: we officially filed for re-election; began to earn and announce key endorsements including local Democratic clubs, unions, and…
  Team Larsen · [email protected]
June 28, 2024 at 5:31 PM

Join Our Canvassing Team to Re-Elect Rick!

Rick Larsen for Congress Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?     Help us continue the momentum of our campaign by joining Team Larsen! As a member of our doorknocking team, you'll have the chance to directly engage with voters, share Rick's wor…
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
June 26, 2024 at 10:55 PM

4 pieces of proof:

Rick Larsen for Congress Despite efforts to uproot our democracy, my fellow Democratic colleagues and I are carefully crafting laws that uplift your values.     While the Republican "Chaos Caucus" chooses gridlock over governance, I choose to prioritize and protect our sha…
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
June 24, 2024 at 8:50 PM

We need to overturn Dobbs and codify Roe

Rick Larsen for Congress Two years later, I am still outraged by the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.     Two years ago today, the Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade with their decision in Dobbs v. Jackson and declared that abortion was no longer a consti…
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
June 20, 2024 at 2:21 PM

$42,399,656 potentially coming to WA-02

Rick Larsen for Congress Last month, I requested $42 million for 15 local projects in the 2025 spending bill.     Did you hear the news? Last month, I requested $42 million for fifteen local projects in the 2025 spending bill through the House's Community Project Funding …
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
June 18, 2024 at 4:39 PM

Climate change, democracy, environmental and racial justice, public health, worker protections, public lands, conservation, and more:

Rick Larsen for Congress I am grateful to have their support both in my run for Congress and keeping Northwest Washington beautiful.     I have earned the endorsement of the League of Conservation Voters (LCV)! "We're thrilled to announce LCV Action Fund's latest slate o…
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
June 14, 2024 at 8:45 PM

Making public transportation more equitable

Rick Larsen for Congress Great news out of Whidbey.     Did you see this news, friends? Over 7,000 Washingtonians rely on Island Transit each week. That is why I championed a $7.52 million grant to Island Transit to build a brand new transit center in South Whidbey to conn…
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
June 13, 2024 at 8:21 PM

Good news from the Supreme Court today:

Rick Larsen for Congress I am pleased to share some important news regarding access to reproductive health care.     The Supreme Court has unanimously ruled to preserve access to mifepristone, a medication used in nearly two-thirds of all abortions in the United States. T…
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
June 7, 2024 at 8:32 PM

Latest endorsement: the Alliance for Gun Responsibility Victory Fund

Rick Larsen for Congress CW: gun violence     Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. At the time of writing this, there have already been 199 mass shootings in 2024, and in the last 72 hours, there have been 230 reported shootings in the United States. From Columbin…
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
June 6, 2024 at 5:04 PM

I’m proud to stand alongside this organization in advocating for gender equality.

Rick Larsen for Congress Health care, equal pay for equal work, and economic opportunity.     I am proud to announce that I have earned the endorsement of the National Organization for Women (NOW) PAC! This organization does important work advocating for gender equality, …
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
May 24, 2024 at 6:30 PM

I am a Gun Sense Voter, are you?

Rick Larsen for Congress CW: gun violence     On average, 120 Americans are killed with guns every day – and hundreds more are wounded by gun violence. As your Congressman, I cannot stand idly by. It is my duty to call on members on both sides of the aisle to take responsi…
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
May 23, 2024 at 8:16 PM

The Alarming Threat to Social Security

Rick Larsen for Congress This one is personal.     The Great Depression left millions of Americans struggling — especially seniors who had lost their savings and were unable to work. In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Bill into law as part …
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
May 21, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Just announced: Washington State Labor Council

Rick Larsen for Congress This one is personal.     This weekend, I was endorsed by the Washington State Labor Council at their COPE (Committee on Political Education) Convention in Seattle. The Washington State Labor Council is a strong voice of labor, representing more t…
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
May 20, 2024 at 10:07 PM

FWD: That is billion, with a B.

Rick Larsen for Congress Bipartisan collaboration is not just for the birds.     Last month, I wrote to you about a crisis facing the migratory bird population. Today, I have great news to share with you. The Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act, …
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
May 17, 2024 at 9:31 PM

Foxtrot, Alpha, Alpha

Rick Larsen for Congress I could not be more proud of this bill and the benefits it provides travelers and our district.     I am pleased to announce that the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 has passed and will be signed by President Biden today. While on its face this legi…
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
May 14, 2024 at 9:55 PM

$8.7 billion and counting

Rick Larsen for Congress Building a cleaner future while keeping our economy moving.     I have more good news to share thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: our region is receiving significant support for our seaports and airports! First, the U.S. Department of Tra…
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
May 12, 2024 at 7:09 PM

What Mom really wants for Mother’s Day:

Rick Larsen for Congress This policy is not just about supporting mothers; but about supporting all families.     As we celebrate Mother's Day, I want to take a moment to reflect on the invaluable role that mothers, parents, and caregivers play in our lives and what we can…
  Team Rick · [email protected]
May 11, 2024 at 12:12 AM

Quick update

Rick Larsen for Congress     Well, it's official: the ballot is set and Rick is running for re-election. We cannot take any of this for granted. We need a strong field initiative that will get Rick to every corner of the district to speak with voters. So today we're kick…
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
May 9, 2024 at 12:06 AM

For me, the answer is simple:

Rick Larsen for Congress Making a real, tangible difference in my community.     It would be fair to wonder why someone would want to be in Congress. For me, it is simple: we have made great progress but there is still more work to be done for you. Representing Washington…
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
May 6, 2024 at 11:58 PM

Thank you for being a part of this journey.

Rick Larsen for Congress Together, we can build the Washington we want to see.     Representing my home district is a privilege – one I do not take for granted. Together, we have made progress on the issues that matter to our region: protecting reproductive freedom, suppo…
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
May 3, 2024 at 8:46 PM

Working with constituents in Edmonds

Rick Larsen for Congress What I shared with the Edmonds Beacon:     Did you catch this article in the Edmonds Beacon? Thanks to redistricting, Edmonds was recently added to Washington's second district. By communicating with and relying on the expertise and knowledge of l…
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
April 30, 2024 at 4:38 PM

The priorities are clear:

Rick Larsen for Congress Fortifying abortion rights, lowering prescription drug prices and the costs of health care, supporting our veterans, protecting voting rights, and addressing ongoing affordability crises.     I often hear from my friends and neighbors that Congress…
  Team Rick · [email protected]
April 29, 2024 at 9:16 PM

🏳️‍🌈 HRC endorsed!

Rick Larsen for Congress The Human Rights Campaign PAC has endorsed Rick’s reelection campaign!     The Human Rights Campaign PAC has endorsed Rick's reelection campaign! Here's what they had to say about Rick's work in Congress and our community: "As LGBTQ+ Americans cont…
  Team Rick · [email protected]
April 28, 2024 at 4:17 PM

Rick on KOMO for his work on IVF for veterans

Rick Larsen for Congress     Did you watch Rick's appearance on KOMO News? Rick visited the Seattle Veterans Affairs Puget Sound clinic to discuss reproductive healthcare for veterans. WATCH NOW Rick cosponsored several bills to support the expansion and protection of IV…
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
April 26, 2024 at 10:46 PM

1 Million Washingtonians under the Affordable Care Act

Rick Larsen for Congress We must take back the House to protect vital programs and access to care.     In 2009 I backed the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and now almost one million Washingtonians under the age of sixty-five receive health care through the ACA. These statisti…
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April 15, 2024 at 5:32 PM

🖊️ Add your name to urge action on the opioid epidemic

Rick Larsen for Congress CW: addiction, drug use     The opioid epidemic is wreaking havoc across the Pacific Northwest and our nation, with devastating consequences for families and communities. In the past year alone, Washington state witnessed the highest percentage in…
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
April 12, 2024 at 4:55 PM

100% from the AFL-CIO

Rick Larsen for Congress Growing up, my Dad’s strong union made a tangible difference in our household.     I am pleased to share with you that the AFL-CIO gave me a 100% rating for standing with working people in 2023. This rating is based on the votes we take in a given…
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
April 10, 2024 at 5:01 PM

That is billion, with a B.

Rick Larsen for Congress There are nearly three billion fewer birds than there were two generations ago.     If someone asked me to describe this new law I am proposing, you could reasonably answer: this one is absolutely for the birds. It is called The Migratory Birds of …
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April 8, 2024 at 4:44 PM

Updates coming to military housing in Snohomish County

Rick Larsen for Congress 88 new units for military personnel and their families     I worked with my colleagues in Congress to pass a series of spending bills, including a crucial allocation of $19 million for military housing in Snohomish County's Navy Support Complex at …
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
April 5, 2024 at 5:31 PM

Update: Supreme Court Threatens Reproductive Freedom

Rick Larsen for Congress Protecting reproductive rights demands immediate action and solidarity     Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Food and Drug Administration v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine — a case that threatens our ability to make med…
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
April 4, 2024 at 5:46 PM

About those earmarks

Rick Larsen for Congress This is the job you sent me to get done     I have a budget update for you from Washington D.C. And it starts with a word that often gets a bad reputation. Earmarks. I have heard it before: our government is simply spending too much. I agree that w…
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
March 30, 2024 at 5:35 PM

Always have been. Always will be.

Rick Larsen for Congress Open eyes on a big question for 2024     I often hear from my friends and neighbors that Congress is broken and not focused on the work of the people. I understand that frustration. I can assure you that despite all the chaos you hear about I am fo…
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
March 28, 2024 at 10:21 PM

Their big plan:

Rick Larsen for Congress Republicans? They are planning to raise the retirement age and take away your hard-earned benefits.     You have heard me talk about the bipartisan infrastructure law quite a bit. And for a good reason: good governments get things done for the peop…
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March 27, 2024 at 9:33 PM

The Republican budget plan was just announced

Rick Larsen for Congress Squeezing American families until they turn blue     Congressional Republicans just released a big budget proposal. I am wholly opposed to it. Here is why: On Social Security. Instead of having America's wealthiest pay their fair share in taxes, t…
  Team Rick · [email protected]
March 24, 2024 at 7:22 PM

Fwd: The future of IVF.

Rick Larsen for Congress This treatment is a beacon of hope for millions grappling with infertility.     Friends — did you catch this message from Rick? IVF is still under attack by the chaos caucus and members of the U.S. Senate are now blocking legislation that would prot…
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
March 23, 2024 at 7:07 PM

45 million Americans could lose their health insurance

Rick Larsen for Congress The ACA has hit record enrollment — so why does the Chaos Caucus want to undermine their constituents’ care?     This weekend marks the anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Fourteen years later, the ACA continues to save liv…
  Rick Larsen · [email protected]
March 22, 2024 at 8:30 PM

I will not let hate go unanswered — especially from members of Congress

Rick Larsen for Congress CW: Sexual Misconduct / LGBTQIA+ Hate     This month, I participated in a hearing on combatting and addressing sexual assault within the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. I wrote to you about this issue back in September, sharing that I was cosponsoring a new piece…