Representative Rick Larsen
@repricklarsen.bsky.social
Official account of Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02). Born and raised in Arlington, WA. Representing WA’s beautiful Second Congressional District. Lead Democrat, @transportdems.bsky.social.
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This fall, I met with local veterans and service providers about what is working at VA, what is not, and how Congress can do better. Today, I am releasing report that analyzes the challenges vets are facing and provides policy reccs to address their concerns. larsen.house.gov/uploadedfile...
My thoughts are with the family of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, and with Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe as he fights for his life.
November 28, 2025 at 2:57 AM
My thoughts are with the family of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, and with Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe as he fights for his life.
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!
I will continue to ensure that decisions about ship homeporting sustain jobs for NW WA and keep our country safe.
November 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I will continue to ensure that decisions about ship homeporting sustain jobs for NW WA and keep our country safe.
An update from the Olympic Pipeline leak in the Snohomish River Valley.
November 26, 2025 at 12:57 AM
An update from the Olympic Pipeline leak in the Snohomish River Valley.
Some highlights of my work last week fighting for Northwest Washington state.
November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Some highlights of my work last week fighting for Northwest Washington state.
Putin started this war and his unprovoked aggression must not be rewarded.
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Trump is giving Russia almost everything it wants with his Ukraine peace plan | CNN
Trying the same thing over and over again, without success, is either the definition of insanity or Russian negotiation tactics, depending on your point of view.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Putin started this war and his unprovoked aggression must not be rewarded.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/21/e...
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An update on my work to lower health care costs, support veterans, protect air traffic controllers, fund projects in rural communities and release the Epstein files. youtu.be/LZcgQKPcWQs?...
#RecapWithRick - Health Care, Veterans, ATCs, Rural Projects, and Epstein
YouTube video by Representative Rick Larsen
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November 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
An update on my work to lower health care costs, support veterans, protect air traffic controllers, fund projects in rural communities and release the Epstein files. youtu.be/LZcgQKPcWQs?...
I joined @davids.house.gov and 57 of our Democratic colleagues in urging Speaker Mike Johnson to immediately hold a vote to extend ACA tax credits and prevent health care costs from skyrocketing for hardworking families.
November 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I joined @davids.house.gov and 57 of our Democratic colleagues in urging Speaker Mike Johnson to immediately hold a vote to extend ACA tax credits and prevent health care costs from skyrocketing for hardworking families.
Coast Guard: be better.
Ranking Member @repricklarsen.bsky.social: "Lynching is a federal hate crime. The world defeated the Nazis in 1945. The debate on these symbols is over. They symbolize hate.
"Coast Guard: be better.” www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
"Coast Guard: be better.” www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
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November 21, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Coast Guard: be better.
If you live in a rural part of Northwest Washington state, know that I am fighting for you.
November 20, 2025 at 9:03 PM
If you live in a rural part of Northwest Washington state, know that I am fighting for you.
I am proud to accept the Advancing Good Governance Award from Center Forward for my commitment to bipartisanship and civil discourse.
November 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I am proud to accept the Advancing Good Governance Award from Center Forward for my commitment to bipartisanship and civil discourse.
Health care should be accessible and affordable for everyone. Most people who lose Medicaid coverage lose it because they forget to fill out a form or check a box, and the Big Ugly Law doubles opportunities for a simple paperwork mistake to cost someone their access to health care.
November 20, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Health care should be accessible and affordable for everyone. Most people who lose Medicaid coverage lose it because they forget to fill out a form or check a box, and the Big Ugly Law doubles opportunities for a simple paperwork mistake to cost someone their access to health care.
This week, I introduced a bipartisan bill to ensure that hardworking air traffic controllers and other aviation safety personnel continue to get paid during future government shutdowns. apnews.com/article/gove...
Bipartisan bill aims to pay air traffic controllers during future shutdowns
The flight disruptions during the record government shutdown have inspired a rare act of bipartisanship.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
This week, I introduced a bipartisan bill to ensure that hardworking air traffic controllers and other aviation safety personnel continue to get paid during future government shutdowns. apnews.com/article/gove...
The Glacier Post Office is a critical lifeline for the 300 people that it serves. Today, I sent a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner advocating for the office to remain open and operational. My office stands ready to assist USPS to ensure there are no further delivery disruptions in Glacier.
November 18, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The Glacier Post Office is a critical lifeline for the 300 people that it serves. Today, I sent a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner advocating for the office to remain open and operational. My office stands ready to assist USPS to ensure there are no further delivery disruptions in Glacier.
From my first days in Congress, I have made working with veterans in Northwest Washington state a top priority. www.whidbeynewstimes.com/opinion/soun...
Sound Off: Listening to veterans in Northwest Washington | Whidbey News-Times
Rep. Rick Larsen releases report on challenges facing vets.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:55 PM
From my first days in Congress, I have made working with veterans in Northwest Washington state a top priority. www.whidbeynewstimes.com/opinion/soun...
The Trump administration’s decision to suddenly and drastically limit air traffic demands congressional review. www.seattletimes.com/business/boe...
WA congressman wants answers on FAA flight cuts
Lawmakers are bristling at unprecedented action from federal officials to reduce flights amid the government shutdown. They have issued a call for more data.
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November 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The Trump administration’s decision to suddenly and drastically limit air traffic demands congressional review. www.seattletimes.com/business/boe...
This fall, I met with veterans and service providers in Everett, Bellingham, Burlington, Oak Harbor and Lummi Nation. Unfortunately, VA leaders did not attend these events, so I am sending a letter to Secretary Collins to make sure VA hears the perspective of veterans in Northwest Washington.
November 14, 2025 at 8:39 PM
This fall, I met with veterans and service providers in Everett, Bellingham, Burlington, Oak Harbor and Lummi Nation. Unfortunately, VA leaders did not attend these events, so I am sending a letter to Secretary Collins to make sure VA hears the perspective of veterans in Northwest Washington.
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Trump called air traffic controllers “unpatriotic”—when they were working w/o pay to keep our skies safe.
The shutdown may be over, but the damage isn't. Trainees dropped out because they couldn’t afford to wait out the chaos, and the pipeline stalled right when we needed to bolster it. (1/3)
Trump called air traffic controllers “unpatriotic”—when they were working w/o pay to keep our skies safe.
The shutdown may be over, but the damage isn't. Trainees dropped out because they couldn’t afford to wait out the chaos, and the pipeline stalled right when we needed to bolster it. (1/3)
November 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Trump called air traffic controllers “unpatriotic”—when they were working w/o pay to keep our skies safe.
The shutdown may be over, but the damage isn't. Trainees dropped out because they couldn’t afford to wait out the chaos, and the pipeline stalled right when we needed to bolster it. (1/3)
Trump called air traffic controllers “unpatriotic”—when they were working w/o pay to keep our skies safe.
The shutdown may be over, but the damage isn't. Trainees dropped out because they couldn’t afford to wait out the chaos, and the pipeline stalled right when we needed to bolster it. (1/3)
I will keep fighting alongside House Democrats to make health care accessible and affordable, and lower the cost of living for hardworking families.
November 13, 2025 at 1:39 AM
I will keep fighting alongside House Democrats to make health care accessible and affordable, and lower the cost of living for hardworking families.
The fight for affordable health care is not over. @repcasar.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 11:06 PM
The fight for affordable health care is not over. @repcasar.bsky.social
Landed in D.C. and ready to vote no on Republican legislation that allows health care costs to skyrocket next year.
November 12, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Landed in D.C. and ready to vote no on Republican legislation that allows health care costs to skyrocket next year.
I am flying back to Washington D.C. tonight to vote no on Republican legislation that will raise health care costs for all of us.
November 12, 2025 at 5:49 AM
I am flying back to Washington D.C. tonight to vote no on Republican legislation that will raise health care costs for all of us.
This fall, I met with local veterans and service providers about what is working at VA, what is not, and how Congress can do better. Today, I am releasing report that analyzes the challenges vets are facing and provides policy reccs to address their concerns. larsen.house.gov/uploadedfile...
November 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
This fall, I met with local veterans and service providers about what is working at VA, what is not, and how Congress can do better. Today, I am releasing report that analyzes the challenges vets are facing and provides policy reccs to address their concerns. larsen.house.gov/uploadedfile...
Today, join me in taking a moment to honor the women and men who have served in the military, including the 47,500 veterans who call Northwest Washington state home.
November 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Today, join me in taking a moment to honor the women and men who have served in the military, including the 47,500 veterans who call Northwest Washington state home.