Larsen Joins 167 Lawmakers Demanding the Trump Administration Halt its Roadless Rule Rollback

Joined 167 lawmakers urging Trump administration to halt Roadless Rule rescission.

“Since its adoption in 2001, the Roadless Rule has served as a cornerstone of public lands conservation, now protecting approximately 44 million acres of National Forest System lands across 37 states.”

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Everett’s Maritime Institute Recognized as Leader in Maritime Workforce Education

Celebrated Maritime Institute's designation as MARAD Center of Excellence.

“The Maritime Institute’s national recognition as a MARAD Center of Excellence is proof positive of that. I will keep working to support the Maritime Institute and expand the local maritime economy and the jobs that come with it in the Pacific Northwest.”

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Larsen Urges Supreme Court to Protect LGBTQ+ Students from Discrimination

Joined amicus brief urging Supreme Court to protect LGBTQ+ students from discrimination in preschools.

“It’s not complicated: organizations accepting taxpayer dollars should not be allowed to discriminate against LGBTQ+ children or parents”

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Larsen Slams Trump Administration's Threat to Demolish the Kennedy Center

Opposed Trump administration's threat to demolish Kennedy Center.

“We should leave the Kennedy Center theatrics to the performers.”

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Larsen Releases Statement on Collapse of U.S.-Canada Talks to Prevent Trump’s Pointless New Tariffs

Opposed Trump's new tariffs on Canada as economically harmful.

“It's not complicated: trade good, tariffs bad. I will keep fighting to end these tariffs, bring down costs and make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”

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Larsen and Jacobs Applaud Start of Pilot Program Covering Cost of Freezing Eggs or Sperm for Servicemembers

Applauded start of pilot program covering egg and sperm freezing costs for servicemembers.

“After nearly a decade of advocacy, starting next month servicemembers will be eligible to freeze their eggs or sperm before hazardous missions”

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New York Times: Larsen, Warren Accuse Trump Administration of Stonewalling Major Transit Projects

Joined letter demanding Trump administration stop delaying public transit projects.

“We have watched for months as the FTA and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) have stonewalled the progress of worthy transit projects while President Trump and Department of Transportation Secretary Duffy are proclaiming a commitment to a 'golden age of transportation,'”

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Larsen Announces $7 Million for Ferries in Island & San Juan Counties

Announced $7.2 million in federal transit funding for Washington State Ferries routes.

“Rural communities I represent need more support and funding from the federal government”

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Larsen Presses ICE for Answers about Ferndale Facility

Larsen sent letter to DHS and ICE requesting information about Ferndale facility operations.

“As part of my oversight responsibilities, I am working to get answers for my constituents about the facility's operations and policies”

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Larsen Announces $1.3 Million to Local Shipyards

Announced $1.3 million in federal funding for two local shipyards.

“The maritime economy and the jobs that come with it are alive and well in the Puget Sound”

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Larsen Joins Entire WA Delegation in Requesting Expedited Emergency Declaration for Devastating Wildfires in Spokane

Joined delegation requesting expedited emergency declaration for Washington wildfires.

“Large and fast-moving wildfires are burning in Central and Eastern Washington. Dangerous conditions, including strong winds, low humidity, and extremely high temperatures, intensified existing fires and ignited new fires, the worst of which started in Spokane and Stevens Counties on Saturday, August 1.”

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Larsen Seeks Answers at Ferndale ICE Facility

Visited ICE facility to seek answers about operations and recent policy changes.

“The President’s immigration enforcement agenda is hurting the local economy and making our communities less safe. My office stands ready to help family members locate their loved ones in ICE custody and access legal services – call 425-252-3188 or go to larsen.house.gov/helping-you/visas-and-immigration.htm.”

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Larsen Introduces Bill to Study Prison Libraries

Introduced bill to authorize study of state and federal prison libraries and recidivism reduction.

“Access to the world of books through libraries changes lives”

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Larsen in Seattle Times: Trump needs to renegotiate USMCA trade agreement

Published op-ed urging Trump administration to renegotiate USMCA trade agreement.

“The President has tried and failed to grow the economy through tariffs”

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Larsen Demands Answers on Oil Spill Preparedness

Demanded Coast Guard update oil spill preparedness plans for increased tanker traffic.

“Section 7407 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 required the Coast Guard to coordinate with other federal agencies to review and update the Canada-United States Joint Maritime Pollution Contingency Plan, no later than 180 days after passage”

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Larsen Releases Statement on Defense Policy Bill Vote

Voted against FY2027 NDAA due to Iran war spending and harmful provisions.

“I hope the final version of the bill removes these harmful provisions and returns the focus to raising servicemember pay, investing in Naval Station Everett and Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and supporting NATO allies and Ukraine.”

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Larsen, Trahan, Walkinshaw, DeLauro, Gillen Lead Effort to Expand Access to IVF

Introduced bill to codify right to IVF and expand affordable fertility treatment access.

“For many Americans, fertility treatments like IVF are essential to start families of their own”

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Larsen Stands Firm Against Trump’s Unjustified War

Voted to stop Trump's war against Iran for the sixth time.

“Today I voted once again to stop the President from attacking Iran. All Americans have gotten out of this unjustified war is higher prices. Congress is sending a clear message to President Trump: stop the war. Lower prices.”

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Larsen Presses Trump Admin to End Jones Act Waivers

Criticized Trump administration's Jones Act waivers for harming U.S. shipbuilding and maritime jobs.

“The Administration must reverse course to protect our maritime workforce in Northwest Washington and across the United States. I will keep pressing for answers until the Administration stops waiving the Jones Act and threatening local jobs in the maritime industry.”

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Larsen Insists Coast Guard Act to Protect Salish Sea

Urged Coast Guard to plan for oil spill prevention as Canada expands pipeline shipping in Salish Sea.

“Due to Canada’s plans to ship more oil in the Salish Sea, the Coast Guard’s oil spill prevention and response mission in the Pacific Northwest is even more critical. The Coast Guard must immediately begin prevention planning through the Canada-United States Joint Marine Pollution Contingency Plan.”

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Larsen Votes No on Unserious Republican Funding Bill

Voted against Republican short-term government funding bill as incomplete and unserious.

“I look forward to working with my colleagues in both parties to fund the government when Republicans are ready to be serious.”

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Larsen Releases Statement on Petty, Pointless Tariffs on Canada

Criticized Trump administration's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, urged USMCA renegotiation.

“What the hell, Mr. President? Cut the BS. End the tariffs. Renegotiate USMCA. Lower prices.”

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Larsen’s Water Resources Bill Clears Committee Hurdle

Larsen's Water Resources Development Act passed House committee unanimously with bipartisan support.

“You cannot have a big league economy with little league infrastructure. In the Pacific Northwest and across the country, investments in ports, harbors and inland waterways support good-paying jobs and are key to long-term economic growth”

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Larsen Releases Statement on Trump’s Election Speech

Stated Trump's election fraud claims are false and called for protecting voting rights.

“President Trump can lie all he wants, but the American people decide elections.”

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Larsen Demands Independent Investigations into Killings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Johan Sebastian Guerrero

Joined 200 House Democrats demanding independent investigations into ICE killings and halting removal proceedings.

“Both of these incidents have created enormous fear and outrage in the community, and raise serious questions about the safety of community members, regardless of immigration status”

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