Rick Larsen: “You know, for all my life I have thought if only my birthday we could have a hearing on air traffic control staffing.”

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…

So, it is clear we have a responsibility to ensure that those who are dedicating their lives to protecting us receive the resources and support they need to thrive, both on duty and off duty.

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.

So, Congress should approve the President's request for supplemental disaster assistance funding before the end of this Congress.