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Representative Rick Larsen

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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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Representative Rick Larsen @repricklarsen.bsky.social · 20d

Check out some pictures I took of beautiful Northwest Washington state this summer.

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Representative Rick Larsen @repricklarsen.bsky.social · 2d

Have questions about the government shutdown? Check out my shutdown FAQ or call my office at 425.252.3188.

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Representative Rick Larsen @repricklarsen.bsky.social · 2d

Have questions about the government shutdown?

Shutdown FAQ with Rep. Larsen

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Representative Rick Larsen @repricklarsen.bsky.social · 2d

As I continue fighting for affordable health care, I am pleased to see that the WA Dept. of Health received the funding it needs to continue providing healthy food and nutrition support for the approximately 21,000 people, including 15,000 infants and children, who receive WIC benefits in NW WA.

Washington State Department of Health secures USDA funding to maintain WIC benefits through October

For immediate release: October 9, 2025 (25-123) Contact: DOH Communications

doh.wa.gov

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Representative Rick Larsen @repricklarsen.bsky.social · 3d

This week’s Recap with Rick: I am in D.C. with House Democrats working for Northwest Washington state and waiting for our Republican colleagues to show up and do their jobs.

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Representative Rick Larsen @repricklarsen.bsky.social · 4d

An update on the Republican government shutdown: I am here with House Democrats in D.C., ready to negotiate with Republicans to lower the cost of health care and the cost of living. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rBP...

Update on the Republican Government Shutdown

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Representative Rick Larsen @repricklarsen.bsky.social · 5d

Two years after Hamas’s horrific attacks on October 7, I continue to mourn the 1,200 innocent lives lost and stand in solidarity with the families forever changed by that terrible day.

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Representative Rick Larsen @repricklarsen.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you, Danna. I will keep fighting for accessible and affordable health care.

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Rep. Kim Schrier, M.D. @repkimschrier.bsky.social · 6d

We are ready for Republicans to come to the table and end this shutdown.

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Rep. Kim Schrier, M.D. @repkimschrier.bsky.social · 6d

Today, @repricklarsen.bsky.social and I visited TSA agents, air traffic controllers, and other local federal employees to hear how the government shutdown has impacted them and to thank them for their continued dedication to keeping #WA08 and all Americans safe!

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Representative Rick Larsen @repricklarsen.bsky.social · 6d

The Republican health care crisis is taking away health care from millions of seniors. I, alongside House Democrats, am fighting to make health care accessible and affordable. www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

Millions of seniors lose access to telehealth services in wake of shutdown

Two COVID-era Medicare programs, telehealth benefits and in-home hospital care, have ended abruptly for millions of Americans as a result of the government shutdown. Funding for both expired on Septem...

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Representative Rick Larsen @repricklarsen.bsky.social · 9d

I have been in touch with Jasmine’s family, and I am working with them to advocate for her immediate release.

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Representative Rick Larsen @repricklarsen.bsky.social · 10d

The Trump administration is raising the cost of living by cancelling local clean energy projects.

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Representative Rick Larsen @repricklarsen.bsky.social · 10d

Prices are up, the economy is down, and now Republicans in Congress have shut down the government to double down on the health care crisis they created. I, alongside House Democrats, will continue to fight to lower the cost of health care and the cost of living.

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Representative Rick Larsen @repricklarsen.bsky.social · 12d

I condemn the violent threat targeting my colleague @jayapal.house.gov. Any person who threatens a member of Congress with execution must be held accountable. Violence and hate cannot be part of our politics.

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal @jayapal.house.gov · 16d

My statement in regard to comments made by State Representative John Gillette of Arizona:

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Representative Rick Larsen @repricklarsen.bsky.social · 12d

Transportation, not troops, for Portland. 🌹 @repdexteror.bsky.social

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Representative Rick Larsen @repricklarsen.bsky.social · 13d

🚨REMINDER🚨 Tune into my Facebook or Instagram pages tonight at 5:30pm PT to ask me your questions about the potential government shutdown and more.

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Representative Rick Larsen @repricklarsen.bsky.social · 15d

Mark your calendars - I will be hosting a telephone town hall Monday night at 5:30pm Pacific Time.

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Representative Rick Larsen @repricklarsen.bsky.social · 15d

The Trump administration and Republicans have pushed the health care system to the brink. Now, they are shutting down the government so they can kick the health care system off a cliff.

I will keep voting & fighting to make health care affordable and accessible.

www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comm...

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Representative Rick Larsen @repricklarsen.bsky.social · 17d

Today I congratulated 21 people as they became the newest United States and Washington state citizens. We are and will continue to be a proud nation of immigrants.

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Representative Rick Larsen @repricklarsen.bsky.social · 19d

Republicans are shutting down the government and creating a health care crisis. apnews.com/article/trum...

Trump cancels White House meeting with Schumer and Jeffries despite risk of a government shutdown

Democratic leaders have accused President Donald Trump of throwing a tantrum and chickening out after he canceled a meeting with them ahead of a potential federal government shutdown.

apnews.com

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Representative Rick Larsen @repricklarsen.bsky.social · 20d

Check out some pictures I took of beautiful Northwest Washington state this summer.

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Representative Rick Larsen @repricklarsen.bsky.social · 21d

Glad to have @frost.house.gov on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee! @transportdems.bsky.social

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Representative Rick Larsen @repricklarsen.bsky.social · 22d

This week’s Recap with Rick: Republicans are creating a health care crisis.

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Representative Rick Larsen @repricklarsen.bsky.social · 23d

I will keep working to drive hate and violence out of our politics.

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Representative Rick Larsen @repricklarsen.bsky.social · 23d

“Everyone says, ‘Well, we just need immigrants to come legally. We just need immigrants to come legally.’ That's not true… Now when we think of what it means to be an American, is someone by the name of [Ismail] Mohamed? Yeah. I don't think so.” – Charlie Kirk, August 9, 2025

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