Representative Rick Larsen

Got to see the work Island County is doing to improve the local government office building’s energy efficiency and reduce its climate impact. It's great to see local governments saving taxpayer dollars by investing in energy efficiency.

Costs are up, job creation is down. President Trump’s economic policies and reckless trade wars are not working.

President Trump’s unnecessary trade war with Canada is hurting families and businesses in Northwest Washington state.

How will Donald Trump’s Big Ugly Law impact you? | U.S. Representative Rick Larsen

I launched a website where you can share your story with me directly. Help me continue to fight to protect Medicaid by going to larsen.house.gov/shareyourstory to share how Medicaid cuts will impact you and your family.

YouTube video by Representative Rick Larsen Medicaid 60th Anniversary: Share Your Story

Today is the 60th anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare. For 60 years, Medicaid and Medicare have been vital lifelines to help Americans access high-quality, affordable health care. With the Big Ugly Law, Donald Trump and House Republicans passed the largest Medicaid cut in history.

YouTube video by Representative Rick Larsen #RecapWithRick - back home for August

In case you missed it — I arrived back home in Northwest Washington state last week. On Recap with Rick, I talked about the local impacts of the Big Ugly Law and some recent wins for our communities. youtube.com/shorts/jingd...

The most fun player to watch. I’ll never forget the pressure he put on infielders as he legged out an infield single and the pressure on baserunners as he had one of the best outfield arms ever. Thank you, Ichiro, for years of entertainment!

How will Donald Trump’s Big Ugly Law impact you? | U.S. Representative Rick Larsen

The Big Ugly Law is going be rolled out slowly over the next couple years. I need to hear from you to track the impacts of the law on Northwest Washington state. You can go to my website now and share your story with me. larsen.house.gov/shareyoursto...

Tune in today at 1:10pm on Instagram to hear me speak about how Republicans’ Big Ugly Law will impact Northwest Washington state ➡️ www.instagram.com/repricklarse...

In the coming weeks, I am meeting with local school districts to hear about how budget cuts and layoffs at the Department of Education are impacting our communities. I will continue to fight for the release of other federal funding that has been irresponsibly and illegally held up.

That's why I joined my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to demand the Trump administration reverse its irresponsible decision to withhold billions from students and teachers across the country, including roughly $12 million from NW WA. Today, the Admin backed down and released the money.

Trump administration releases billions it withheld from schools Lawmakers of both parties had lobbied to release the funds, which support English-language learning programs, teacher training and academic enrichment.

Kids deserve to have the support they need to learn, and teachers deserve to have the resources they need to do their jobs. www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...

It was great to meet with @ilwu.bsky.social this week. Dock workers are an essential part of Northwest Washington state’s economy.

Committee Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Dramatically Reform FEMA | The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Democrats and Republicans on this Committee agree that FEMA is in need of reform.

Today, T&I Democrats and Republicans released the FEMA Act of 2025 to improve the agency’s ability to help communities before and after disaster strikes. democrats-transportation.house.gov/news/press-r...

This week on Really Rick: I was a Patches Pal when I was a kid. Were you?

This past month, my office has hosted Girl Scouts Malaika, Victoria, and Becca as a part of the Congressional Summer Aide program. I am glad these scouts had the opportunity to learn about Congress through my office and I wish them the best on their future college careers!

YouTube video by Representative Rick Larsen #RecapWithRick - Big week for transportation in Congress!

Big week in Congress for transportation!

⭐️Passed a bipartisan bill funding the U.S. Coast Guard

⭐️Heard testimony from Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy

⭐️$$$ awarded and released to local Northwest Washington state transportation projects

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Andrés Cantor and I are excited for all the ¡goooooooools! we'll see next year at the 2026 FIFA World Cup!

He is an activist, a union leader and a beloved family member. It is a tragedy he will not be able to return to his home and loved ones in Skagit County.

Whatcom County activist held at ICE facility for 4 months makes ‘sad’ decision Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez Zeferino has been held at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma since March 25.

In arrests across the country, the Trump administration and ICE have claimed that they are going after “the worst of the worst.” But like so many others who have been detained, Lelo Juarez does not represent the worst of the worst. www.bellinghamherald.com/news/politic...

The evidence is creeping in that inflation is creeping up, thanks to Trump's horrible tariffs and trade wars.

That’s why I introduced the bipartisan Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025, which gives FEMA the tools it needs to simplify its programs and provide quicker relief to disaster-impacted communities.

FEMA is the last line of defense for families impacted by increasingly frequent and severe natural disasters - but it is not a perfect agency. www.heraldnet.com/opinion/edit...

@repricklarsen.bsky.social is doing everything he can to help @repdexteror.bsky.social track down her constituents, children, who are US citizens who were kidnapped by ICE. I’m sure this kind of collaboration happens a lot, but they don’t often highlight it for us all to see
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Daily Dems doing the work, making noise and fighting back day 168 – video edition!

Congresswoman tracks down U.S. citizen children detained at Ferndale facility The kids and their mother have been held at the facility for nearly two weeks without any contact with legal representation or charges being filed, their lawyer says.

My team is supporting @repdexteror.bsky.social as she assists her constituents detained in Ferndale. I respect federal law enforcement and they must respect the Constitution. www.bellinghamherald.com/news/politic...

This week's Recap with Rick - what I've heard from local health care providers and food banks about how the Big Ugly Bill will impact Northwest Washington state.

Rep. Rick Larsen: Medicaid Cuts - My Bellingham Now KGMI's Dianna Hawryluk talks to U.S. Representative Rick Larsen about how cuts to Medicaid could impact local hospitals and healthcare coverage.

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This week I continued to meet with health care providers and food banks in Northwest Washington state to talk about how the Big Ugly Bill will impact the people I represent.

I spoke with KMGI about what I've been hearing in Whatcom County: mybellinghamnow.com/podcasts/rep...

YouTube video by House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Take 5 with T&I (feat. Representatives Jared Moskowitz and Eric Sorensen)

Democrats @repmoskowitz.bsky.social & @repericsorensen.bsky.social put on their emergency manager and meteorologist caps to explain how Trump Administration cuts to FEMA, NOAA put Americans in danger this disaster season.

Learn more on the latest “Take 5 with T&I.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMIt...