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Rick Larsen
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Rick Larsen is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Washington's 2nd congressional district since 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, Larsen has focused on issues such as transportation, economic development, and veterans' affairs during his tenure. He has served on various committees, including the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, where he has advocated for infrastructure improvements and funding for local projects.
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Again, I just reiterate, the bill before us today does not resolve this dispute between the Mexican Government and an American company. There are tools available and that continue to be available to resolve that. It gives the Coast Guard…
Mr. Speaker, last month marked the 1-year anniversary of the D.C. midair collision where a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with American Airlines Flight 5342 near Washington National Airport, or DCA, tragically claiming all 67…
Mr. Chair, I rise today to oppose the dirty water act. This bill will make it more difficult to keep our water clean and will, ironically, add more uncertainty to the permitting process, just the opposite of what we need to have happen…
For the Trump administration to not give a bonus to every single one of these hardworking women and men is wrong; they all deserve a bonus and back pay.
I will also take this time to recognize Republican Staff Director of T&I, Jack Ruddy, who is leaving at the end of the week, after more than 6 years of work on the committee and, of course, an additional 9 years directly with the chair…
the IBWC plays a crucial role in addressing water needs across the U.S.-Mexico border. I support H.R. 1948, as amended, to ensure the IBWC has the authority necessary to carry out its critical work and urge my colleagues to support this…
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Democrats are for bills that invest in job-creating infrastructure. We are against jamming through fiscally reckless bills that rip healthcare away from 13 million Americans and take food…
I will note that recipients of the Medal of Honor have performed great acts of bravery in service to the United States. This bill is one way to honor the servicemembers. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this legislation, and I…
Local governments and electrical co-ops should not be penalized for taking out loans to jump- start disaster recovery for their communities. This bill will direct the administrator of FEMA to reimburse qualifying interest accrued on such…
Local weather alerting systems must work properly to save lives. This bill would direct the Government Accountability Office to identify and document any improvements that need to be made to such systems. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues…
Today I rise to honor and remember Lieutenant Commander Lyndsay Evans and Lieutenant Serena ``Dug'' Wileman, two naval aviators who died during a routine training flight near Mount Rainier on October 15. Lieutenant Commander Evans and…
However, this activity has been dominated by Russian-flagged vessels, and both Russia and China have jockeyed for control of the region.
Thank you, Chairman Webster, for calling this hearing on a topic of great importance: icebreaking capabilities.
There has never been a more important time for the United States to maintain and expand its leadership in the Arctic.
Depending on which actors develop these resources--and how--the Arctic could either challenge or accelerate the global transition to clean energy and transportation.
There's never been a more important time for the United States to maintain and expand its leadership in the Arctic.
The region is rich in natural resources including 90 billion barrels of undiscovered oil, 30 percent of the world's undiscovered natural gas and $1 trillion in rare earth minerals.
If we want to support mitigation efforts that offer the greatest return on investment, it is common sense to provide communities with the resources they need to adopt the latest codes.
I encourage all my colleagues to visit the Coast Guard, get out on the water, get up in the air with them, as I did in Pensacola, to truly see the value that they provide to our country.
Investment in hazard-resistant codes is a scientifically proven way to save money and to protect communities.
FEMA has reported that a nationwide adoption of modern codes would result in $600 billion in savings from disaster impact by 2060.
For the second year in a row, FEMA is currently operating in Immediate Needs Funding.





