Washington's 2nd Congressional District
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Recent News About Washington's 2nd Congressional District
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Larsen to Secretary Buttigieg: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is Working for Northwest Washington
On Thursday, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), the lead Democrat on the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, welcomed U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to Northwest Washington to highlight how Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding is helping to build a cleaner and greener ferry system in Washington state.
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Larsen Secures $9.5 Million for Blaine’s Bell Road Project
On June 28, 2023, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded a $9.5 million grant to the City of Blaine to improve safety and accessibility and reduce congestion at the Bell Road (State Route 548)-BNSF at-grade rail crossing.
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Larsen: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is Delivering Cleaner and Greener Bus Service to Northwest Washington
On June 26, 2023, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $22,171,265 in grant funding to three Northwest Washington transit agencies to transition to low-no emission buses, build sustainable bus infrastructure and invest in green jobs.
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Larsen Announces Winner of 2023 Congressional Art Competition
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced Mattie Jones, a rising junior at Oak Harbor High School, as the Second District winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition with her piece, “Lost in Creativity.”
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Larsen: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Delivers Reliable Broadband to Point Roberts and Underserved Northwest Washington Communities
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded an $11,782,208.20 grant to Whidbey Telecom for the company’s Point Roberts Middle Mile Infrastructure Project, which provides funding for the construction, improvement and acquisition of broadband infrastructure for Point Roberts and nearby underserved communities.
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Larsen and Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Financial Literacy for Military Children
On June 15, 2023, Reps. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Trent Kelly (MS-01) introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at boosting financial literacy for military children.
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Larsen: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Delivers Broadband to Hat Island in Rural Snohomish County
On June 13, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $714 million in ReConnect Loan and Grant Program funding to connect rural residents, farms and businesses to reliable, high-speed internet.
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Larsen Introduces Bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Legislation
On June 9, 2023, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), along with Chair Sam Graves (MO-06), introduced the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Larsen and Sexton Applaud $2 Million Federal Planning Grant to Improve Rail Safety, Reduce Congestion in Burlington
On June 5, 2023, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced it has awarded a $2 million planning grant to the City of Burlington to identify which of the city’s 16 at-grade rail crossings is most suitable for grade separation to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion.
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Larsen: Bipartisan Budget Agreement is “Necessary Step” to Prevent Catastrophic Default, Maintain U.S. Global Economic Leadership
Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the below statement in support of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement (BBA).
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Larsen Outlines Local Priorities for Fiscal Year 2024 Defense Policy Bill
Larsen has long worked with the Navy and local communities to mitigate the impacts of base operations at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island on surrounding communities and people.
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Larsen to Host Service Academy Information Nights for Interested Students
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced his office will host two in-person information sessions for Northwest Washington students interested in attending one of the five U.S. service academies.
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Larsen Rejects GOP’s “Cruel” Child Deportation Bill
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) issued the below statement in response to the expiration of Title 42 authority, which allowed the U.S. to quickly expel migrants from its borders to contain the spread of COVID-19, and GOP efforts to pass H.R. 2, the Child Deportation Act.
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Larsen: Purchase Agreement Between Boeing and Ryanair is Great News for Northwest Washington
On May 9, 2023, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) applauded Boeing’s announcement that the company has signed a purchase agreement with Ryanair for up to 300 737 MAX 10 planes.
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Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers to U.S. Trade Rep, USDA: Ensure Equal Access to Markets for Blueberry Farmers
A bipartisan group of lawmakers led by Reps. Rick Larsen (D-WA-02) and David Valadao (R-CA-22) and Sen. Angus King (I-ME) urged U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to work with their Japanese counterparts to ensure equal market access for U.S. farmers by eliminating Japan’s damaging frozen blueberry tariffs.
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Larsen: Federal Grants for Everett and Bellingham Shipbuilders Deliver Jobs, Boost Northwest Washington’s Marine Economy
On May 4, 2023, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) congratulated two Northwest Washington small businesses that were awarded federal grants under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) Assistance to Small Shipyards Grant Program, which helps shipyards modernize, increase productivity and create jobs.
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Larsen Announces $37,766,854 in Recommended Funding to Combat Climate Change, Create Green Jobs in Northwest Washington
Today, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) announced the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has recommended $37,766,854 to be awarded to eight high-impact projects that support Northwest Washington coastal communities in their efforts to combat climate change
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Larsen Requests $46,401,575 for Fifteen Local Projects in Fiscal Year 2024 Spending Bill
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) requested $46,401,575 for fifteen local projects in the Fiscal Year 2024 spending bill that local leaders and stakeholders identified as critical to their communities.