Happy Earth Day! Protecting Northwest Washington's environment is one of my top priorities, and I will keep fighting to protect the ecosystems and wildlife that are vital to our economy and way of life.
A FEMA Disaster Assistance Center is now open in Sumas to help people get money for temporary housing, home repair, personal property loss and other expenses caused by December's devastating floods. More information is available here: www.fema.gov/press-releas...
At North Cascades National Park in my district, you’ll find some of the best mountains, forests, lakes and wildlife that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. I will keep fighting the Trump administration’s cuts to the National Park Service to protect national parks in the U.S.
Northwest Washington businesses will now have the chance to get the money Trump stole from them in the form of his illegal tariffs. For more information and to apply for a refund, visit this website:
Today kicks off National Library Week, a time to celebrate our local libraries and librarians for all that they do.
I visited Community Resource Center of Stanwood Camano last week. The center helps families get nutritious food for infants and young children through WIC, a program that Congress fully funded despite the President's efforts to cut it. I also played a slightly out of tune guitar.
On this week’s Recap with Rick: FISA reauthorization, good news for aviation safety and fighting to rein in the President’s war in Iran.
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is in full bloom right now. Take I-5 up to Mount Vernon and see the beautiful and colorful fields for yourself.
I met with Hooves and Heroes last week, a Stanwood organization that helps first responders and veterans struggling with their mental health. I will keep fighting in D.C. for the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Program and other federal programs that continue this important work.
Health care costs are skyrocketing because Republicans allowed the Affordable Care Act tax credits to expire and slashed Medicaid. The Republican health care crisis is making Americans sicker.
Scoop Jackson set an example for me in public service. We both had the privilege of representing Washington’s 2nd District in Congress and he worked hard for the people and communities he represented. I am honored to be the recipient of the 2026 Henry M. Jackson Award.
The IRS has extended its deadline to file and pay taxes to May 1st for flood-impacted families and business. For everyone else, your tax deadline is tomorrow, April 15.
I encourage the gifted young artists of Northwest Washington to submit their artwork to the 2026 Congressional Art Competition by this Friday. I look forward to seeing this year's submissions soon. For more information, visit larsen.house.gov/helping-you/...
Hop on the light rail and head down to Seattle Aquarium to check out their new Ocean Pavilion and learn about the importance of protecting our oceans.
On this week's Recap with Rick: job-creating infrastructure in Lynnwood and elevating homes to prevent flood damage in Ferndale.
I was in Whatcom County on Friday to see firsthand how local communities are recovering from December's floods. I am glad that today the Major Disaster Declaration was approved to help Northwest Washington communities get the federal dollars they need to recover.
This is great news for the Northwest Washington communities that were hit hard by the December floods. We have a lot of work ahead of us to get these dollars out the door to everyone who is eligible for assistance, and my office is ready to help.
Families are struggling to afford gas, food and health care while the Trump administration spends billions on a reckless war. I will keep fighting for lower costs and less war.
Building the Poplar Way Bridge will create local jobs and unlock economic growth in Lynnwood, and I’m glad to have helped secure $25 million in federal funding to turn this project into a reality.
Donald Trump is completely unhinged.
The IRS has extended its deadline to file and pay taxes to May 1st for flood-impacted families and business.
Artemis II begins its flyby of the far side of the moon at 10:30 a.m. PT today. The first time humans will see the dark side of the moon (I can’t speak to whether or not non-human eyes have seen it).
I'm glad that I could work with the Mountlake Terrace community to help bring this new trail system to life. I will always work to bring home federal dollars to fund projects that help people access public transportation safely.
This week's Recap with Rick: visiting small businesses in Northwest Washington and cutting the ribbon on new trails at Veterans Memorial Park in Mountlake Terrace.
The funds I requested in next year's spending bills will create good-paying local jobs and improve infrastructure, public safety and education in Northwest Washington. I will keep working to bring home federal money to support working families and strengthen our communities.
Goodwinds Composites in Mount Vernon is paying 25% more for certain machines because of Trump's tariffs. The President's failing economic policies are hurting local businesses, and I will keep working in Congress to get our economy back on the right track.
