U.S. Representative for Washington’s 2nd District
Rick Larsen
Position · −0.36
- In office
- House 2001–now
25 years in CongressMore senior than 92% of the House - Breaks on
- Procedural 25% · Government Operations and Politics 19%
- Committees
- Transportation and Infrastructure
- Bills on
- Transportation and Public Works · Health · Crime and Law Enforcement
- Age
- 61
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Larsen has influence
Bills on the move
Talks most about
Stories in Larsen’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Larsen breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Larsen voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Procedural 25% · 1 of 4 party 0%
- Government Operations and Politics 19% · 3 of 16 party 6%
- Finance and Financial Sector 15% · 2 of 13 party 8%
See all 8 issues where Larsen has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Larsen broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/15/26 | Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.On Motion to Table · This resolution impeaches President Donald Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/21/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/15/26 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/14/26 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 05/14/26 | Cashless Bail Reporting ActOn Passage · This bill requires the Department of Justice to publish annually a list of state and local governments that permit individuals who are…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 05/13/26 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Motion to Recommit · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 04/30/26 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Yea |
| 02/03/26 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Larsen is saying
All 21 statements and posts-
Larsen Reintroduces Bill to Fight Discriminatory Voter ID Laws
Reintroduced bill to protect voters from restrictive voter identification laws.
“As Trump and Republicans in Congress continue their unlawful attempts to suppress the right to vote, it is more urgent than ever to break down barriers to the ballot box.”
Election SecurityAI-read
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Larsen: Naval Station Everett is Ideal Homeport for Future Frigates
Released report supporting Naval Station Everett as homeport for future U.S. Navy frigates.
“NSE stands ready, willing and able to be the homeport for the Navy’s next generation of frigates.”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Reintroduced bill to expand workforce opportunities for people in recovery from substance use.
“The opioid epidemic continues to devastate communities in Northwest Washington.”
Labor and EmploymentAI-read
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Larsen Fights for Guardrails on Data Centers
Joined letter demanding data centers follow strict environmental and labor guardrails.
“Developers must also invest responsibly in grid infrastructure, including new generation and grid upgrades, to protect ratepayers from bearing the costs of data center projects' energy needs.”
Data Center Transparency and Community Empowerment ActsScience, Technology, CommunicationsAI-read
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Larsen Votes No on More Trump Tariff Powers
But this sanctions bill isn’t necessary.
“President Trump is going easy on Putin and blaming Ukraine for surging diesel prices. This sanctions bill doesn’t do anything to help Ukraine that this President can’t already do.”
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Larsen Votes to Protect Families from Data Centers Raising Costs
Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass the Ratepayers Protection Act 417 to 3.
“I voted for the Ratepayers Protection Act to protect families from higher electric bills.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Larsen voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 219 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 22 minority-party ranking members
How far Larsen’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 13
- Action in committee 4
- Action beyond committee 2
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
13 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 12 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 13 sponsored billsSponsored 13 (House median 25) · cosponsored 245 (median 289), 30 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Transportation and Public Works, Health, Crime and Law Enforcement.
- H.R. 10679 To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to permit an individual who is subject to a requirement to present identification as a condition of voting in an election for Federal office to meet such requirement by presenting a sworn written statement attesting to the individual's identification, and for other purposes.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9986 Read for Reentry Act of 2026Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9435 EXCLAVE Act of 2026Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8818 End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act of 2026Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced May 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8447 Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act of 2026Health · Introduced Apr 22, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6530 AI Training for National Security ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Dec 9, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 6348 Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act of 2025Transportation and Public Works · Introduced Dec 9, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 6451 VA Transit ActUnable to determine bill's specific provisions without text or summary. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Dec 4, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 155 | 15% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 68 | 29% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 60 | 33% | Pro |
| Energy | 38 | 34% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 42% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 32 | 47% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 28 | 68% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 26 | 88% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 26 | 54% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 24 | 67% | Pro |
| Commerce | 19 | 79% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 25% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 64% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 92% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 43% | Pro |
| Health | 6 | 67% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DSuzan K. DelBeneWA-199%agreement
- DEleanor Holmes NortonDC-AL99%agreement
- DRosa L. DeLauroCT-398%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Larsen most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
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MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Larsen’s campaign raised $2.0M: $839K (41%) from individuals and $1.2M (57%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $652K.
Through Jul 15, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Larsen
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 293.
- Smart TD Labor union PAC
- National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (Nreca) Trade association PAC
- Transport Workers Union of America Labor union PAC
See how much each organization gave Larsen this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inLarsen’s own leadership PAC: Puget PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Larsen’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, WA-2Democrat2001–present
Seat
- State
- Washington
- District
- 2
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 61
Committees and roles
- Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-2605
2163 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Bellingham, Everett
- Website
- larsen.house.gov
- RepRickLarsen
- repricklarsen
- YouTube
- congressmanlarsen
Elsewhere
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