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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, …

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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, …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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March 20, 2024 at 10:45 PM

That is a lot of zeros!

Rick Larsen for Congress     I want to share some of the latest data and findings from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Discretionary Grants with you. As of last month, our district has received $146,158,615 to revitalize our community. That is a lot of money. It also m…

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March 14, 2024 at 4:26 PM

The gun violence epidemic is a public health crisis

Rick Larsen for Congress CW: gun violence     I am grateful to share my latest endorsement with you: the Newtown Action Alliance. The Newtown Action Alliance, established by residents of Newtown following the tragic Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012, aims to c…

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March 12, 2024 at 10:28 PM

Dollars and sense

Rick Larsen for Congress Equal pay should not be revolutionary.     Today is 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 e…

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March 11, 2024 at 8:55 PM

The future of IVF

Rick Larsen for Congress This treatment is a beacon of hope for millions grappling with infertility.     As you might recall, I reached out last year to share that I have been working with fellow lawmakers to expand services for veterans. The proposed Veteran Families Heal…

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March 8, 2024 at 12:38 AM

Watching live or catching the highlight reel?

Rick Larsen for Congress The State of the Union is more than just a speech     As we gear up for the State of the Union address tonight, it is important to remember why this event matters. The State of the Union is more than just a speech; it is a chance for the President …

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March 6, 2024 at 6:35 PM

What Rick told ARC Seattle

Rick Larsen for Congress “I’m not interested in show trials or circuses”     Did you catch Rick's appearance on KOMO's Arc Seattle? Rick joined the anchors to discuss critical issues including: Our Southern border with Mexico, the unique impact our relationships with Mexi…

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March 5, 2024 at 10:58 PM

🗳️ Reminder: check your registration.

Rick Larsen for Congress     Today is “Super Tuesday,” a day when voters in 16 states and one territory will participate in the biggest primary Election Day of the 2024 cycle. With millions of Americans heading to the polls or dropping off their ballots as we speak, this …

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March 1, 2024 at 6:34 PM

That is a lot of zeros

Rick Larsen for Congress     I want to share some of the latest data and findings from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Discretionary Grants with you. As of the middle of this month, our district has received $146,158,615 to revitalize our community. That is a lot of mo…

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February 29, 2024 at 6:26 PM

a quirk of the calendar

Rick Larsen for Congress 2/29/24     Today is not merely a quirk of the calendar but an extra opportunity to get the resources we need to keep Rick in Congress and help him continue his work of bringing vital services to our community. Rick's advocacy for us through the Bi…

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February 23, 2024 at 9:58 PM

🔌 78 new electric vehicle charging ports near you

Rick Larsen for Congress the largest public EV charging center in the country     The Department of Transportation recently awarded Mount Vernon a $12.5 million grant to install 78 electric vehicle charging ports downtown at the Mount Vernon Library Commons — slated to be …

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February 21, 2024 at 5:34 PM

Our first endorsement for 2024: CWA

Rick Larsen for Congress Honored to receive the endorsement of the Communications Workers of America’s Pacific Northwest Labor Council.     I am excited to share with you that our campaign has received the first endorsement of the 2024 cycle — and as the son of a union po…

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February 20, 2024 at 5:58 PM

From where I stand:

Rick Larsen for Congress We have options     Political pundits and initial polling data suggests that in the 2024 Election, margins will be thin and the stakes at an all-time high. Right now, our nation stands at a critical crossroads with a choice between productive, prac…

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February 16, 2024 at 10:15 PM

A revolving door

Rick Larsen for Congress Reject chaos and invest in tangible results for our country     By now, I suspect you are just as aggravated by the inaction in Congress on critical issues like climate change, reproductive health care, affordability — and a revolving door of fundi…

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February 15, 2024 at 10:27 PM

It is time to regain the momentum and save lives.

Rick Larsen for Congress Content warning: addiction, drug use     I am doing everything in my power to build momentum to combat the opioid crisis in our communities. Last week, I reached out to share my report on the opioid epidemic, and this week I want to share an op-ed …

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February 12, 2024 at 6:12 PM

You see buses? I see a generational promise kept by Democrats.

Rick Larsen for Congress Another victory for Northwest Washington.     I cannot stress just how important it is that Democrats led the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law back in 2021. Another example of how it helps Northwest Washington: earlier this month, the E…

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February 7, 2024 at 8:23 PM

The Opioid Epidemic is Devastating Northwest Washington

Rick Larsen for Congress Content warning: addiction, drug use     We need to talk about the opioid epidemic in concrete terms, but more importantly: we have to take action. Last month, I released an opioid report that analyzes the ongoing opioid epidemic in our communities…

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January 31, 2024 at 8:11 PM

January update

Rick Larsen for Congress bipartisan solutions, common sense policy, and dissolving the chaos caucus is counting on grassroots support.     The Republican party, looking to hold onto the House and take back the White House, is pulling in big bucks from people with very deep…

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January 31, 2024 at 12:52 AM

The difference between a productive, practical government and more of the same.

Rick Larsen for Congress The plan for November:     Elections have gone back-and-forth a lot this generation. Pundits suggest that the margins in 2024 are going to be thin. The difference between a productive, practical government and a very extreme one is at stake. These …

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January 26, 2024 at 5:37 PM

Their plan for 2024

Rick Larsen for Congress A generational opportunity (and challenge)     I believe this 2024 election comes down to this: Democrats in Washington D.C. get practical things done, while Republicans are the Chaos Caucus. Their attacks on your personal freedoms and our core soc…

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January 24, 2024 at 10:45 PM

🖊️ Petition: Ban Assault Weapons

Rick Larsen for Congress Thoughts and prayers can comfort, lend strength, and help heal – but they cannot prevent gun violence.     In every corner of the United States, including here at home, gun violence is a fact of life. With each tragedy we are served a stark reminde…

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January 23, 2024 at 12:26 AM

A symbol of progress and a cornerstone of reproductive freedom

Rick Larsen for Congress Today's anniversary     Today marks the anniversary of the historic Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade. In 1973, the Supreme Court established the legal right to abortion. This decision marked a crucial moment in the fight for reproductive righ…

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January 18, 2024 at 9:22 PM

The human consequences of their choices

Rick Larsen for Congress They simply cannot be trusted     As the House faces another continuing resolution to keep our federal government running, this is a good chance to remind ourselves that, if things were to shut down, there would be very real human consequences. Foo…

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