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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.