Representative Rick Larsen
@repricklarsen.bsky.social
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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This fall, I met with local veterans and service providers about what is working at VA, what is not, and how Congress can do better. Today, I am releasing report that analyzes the challenges vets are facing and provides policy reccs to address their concerns. larsen.house.gov/uploadedfile...
Landed in D.C. and ready to vote no on Republican legislation that allows health care costs to skyrocket next year.
November 12, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Landed in D.C. and ready to vote no on Republican legislation that allows health care costs to skyrocket next year.
I am flying back to Washington D.C. tonight to vote no on Republican legislation that will raise health care costs for all of us.
November 12, 2025 at 5:49 AM
I am flying back to Washington D.C. tonight to vote no on Republican legislation that will raise health care costs for all of us.
This fall, I met with local veterans and service providers about what is working at VA, what is not, and how Congress can do better. Today, I am releasing report that analyzes the challenges vets are facing and provides policy reccs to address their concerns. larsen.house.gov/uploadedfile...
November 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
This fall, I met with local veterans and service providers about what is working at VA, what is not, and how Congress can do better. Today, I am releasing report that analyzes the challenges vets are facing and provides policy reccs to address their concerns. larsen.house.gov/uploadedfile...
Today, join me in taking a moment to honor the women and men who have served in the military, including the 47,500 veterans who call Northwest Washington state home.
November 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Today, join me in taking a moment to honor the women and men who have served in the military, including the 47,500 veterans who call Northwest Washington state home.
Sad to hear that Lenny Wilkens has passed. He was a class act — a player, coach and player-coach. I remember the crowd singing “We Are the Champions” after he coached the SuperSonics to win the 1979 finals.
November 10, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Sad to hear that Lenny Wilkens has passed. He was a class act — a player, coach and player-coach. I remember the crowd singing “We Are the Champions” after he coached the SuperSonics to win the 1979 finals.
Yesterday I met with Sea-Tac air traffic controllers and thanked them for their steadfast and invaluable work keeping the flying public safe. Controllers should not have to worry about getting a second job or feeding their families while protecting travelers.
November 9, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Yesterday I met with Sea-Tac air traffic controllers and thanked them for their steadfast and invaluable work keeping the flying public safe. Controllers should not have to worry about getting a second job or feeding their families while protecting travelers.
People, not unregulated AI, should lead health care decisions. I am proud to co-lead legislation to stop the implementation of the WISeR model in Medicare, and I will continue to fight back against the Trump administration’s efforts to privatize Medicare. www.statnews.com/2025/11/06/m...
Medicare picks tech vendors to run AI prior authorization pilot in six states
Medicare has selected the technology vendors who'll run its prior authorization pilot in New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, and Washington
www.statnews.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
People, not unregulated AI, should lead health care decisions. I am proud to co-lead legislation to stop the implementation of the WISeR model in Medicare, and I will continue to fight back against the Trump administration’s efforts to privatize Medicare. www.statnews.com/2025/11/06/m...
Speaker Emerita Pelosi's leadership in the House of Representatives was historic, effective and principled. It has been an honor to serve alongside her. Thank you to Speaker Emerita Pelosi, Paul, and their family for nearly four decades of service and sacrifice.
November 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Speaker Emerita Pelosi's leadership in the House of Representatives was historic, effective and principled. It has been an honor to serve alongside her. Thank you to Speaker Emerita Pelosi, Paul, and their family for nearly four decades of service and sacrifice.
An update on food assistance from Whidbey Island.
November 4, 2025 at 12:49 AM
An update on food assistance from Whidbey Island.
Open enrollment starts today, and the people I represent are seeing health care costs skyrocket because of the Trump administration.
November 2, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Open enrollment starts today, and the people I represent are seeing health care costs skyrocket because of the Trump administration.
Stopped by the Lynnwood Library to donate books from the Library of Congress and see the Día de Muertos altar.
November 1, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Stopped by the Lynnwood Library to donate books from the Library of Congress and see the Día de Muertos altar.
I volunteered this morning with Lynnwood Food Bank. The Trump administration must comply with yesterday’s court order and release $5.5 billion in funding for food assistance.
November 1, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I volunteered this morning with Lynnwood Food Bank. The Trump administration must comply with yesterday’s court order and release $5.5 billion in funding for food assistance.
Taxpayers got their money’s worth with the Fisher Creek culvert replacement project in Mount Vernon.
October 31, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Taxpayers got their money’s worth with the Fisher Creek culvert replacement project in Mount Vernon.
Each year I have the privilege of nominating students to attend one of the five military service academies. If you are interested in attending a service academy, the deadline for nomination applications is Monday November 3. Learn more ➡️ larsen.house.gov/helping-you/...
Military Academy Nominations | U.S. Representative Rick Larsen
This page includes frequently asked questions for those seeking a U.S. service academy nomination. Interested applicants should first contact my district office at 425-252-3188. If you are ready to su...
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October 31, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Each year I have the privilege of nominating students to attend one of the five military service academies. If you are interested in attending a service academy, the deadline for nomination applications is Monday November 3. Learn more ➡️ larsen.house.gov/helping-you/...
When the President stokes tensions with our Canadian neighbors, families in Northwest Washington state pay the price.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Senate votes to block tariffs on Canada
While symbolic, it is the Senate’s second rebuke of Trump’s trade policies in as many days.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:56 PM
When the President stokes tensions with our Canadian neighbors, families in Northwest Washington state pay the price.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Next week, I will host a telephone town hall about health care and open enrollment. If you have a question on those topics, please leave a comment.
October 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Next week, I will host a telephone town hall about health care and open enrollment. If you have a question on those topics, please leave a comment.
I am glad to hear that Jackie Merlos has been released from ICE detention and reunited with her children. I will continue to fight for everyone’s due process rights and to hold ICE accountable to the law.
Jackie Merlos was disappeared and detained with her U.S. citizen children for weeks in a windowless cell. She then faced months of unlawful detention in ICE custody.
Today, because of Oregonians’ refusal to stay silent, she is home with her kids in Portland.
Today, because of Oregonians’ refusal to stay silent, she is home with her kids in Portland.
Portland mother detained at Canadian border released after 4 months in immigration detention
Members of Oregon’s congressional delegation announced late Monday that Jackie Merlos had been released.
www.oregonlive.com
October 28, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I am glad to hear that Jackie Merlos has been released from ICE detention and reunited with her children. I will continue to fight for everyone’s due process rights and to hold ICE accountable to the law.
If food assistance benefits run out on Friday, it will be because of the Trump administration deliberately choosing to let kids, veterans, and seniors go hungry.
October 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
If food assistance benefits run out on Friday, it will be because of the Trump administration deliberately choosing to let kids, veterans, and seniors go hungry.
🗓️REMINDER: The Congressional App Challenge deadline is Thursday at 9am PT.
📢Calling all coders!📢
I am accepting submissions for the Congressional App Challenge until Oct 30th. This challenge is open to middle and high school students in Northwest Washington state and it’s a great opportunity to show off your skills.
Go to larsen.house.gov/helping-you/... to learn more.
I am accepting submissions for the Congressional App Challenge until Oct 30th. This challenge is open to middle and high school students in Northwest Washington state and it’s a great opportunity to show off your skills.
Go to larsen.house.gov/helping-you/... to learn more.
October 28, 2025 at 3:32 PM
🗓️REMINDER: The Congressional App Challenge deadline is Thursday at 9am PT.
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Not only is @repricklarsen.bsky.social the top ranking Democrat on @transportdems.bsky.social, once a year he gets to play soccer alongside women and men who have played in the World Cup.
Hear the full conversation on last week's episode of The Fly-In, available wherever you get podcasts.
Hear the full conversation on last week's episode of The Fly-In, available wherever you get podcasts.
October 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Not only is @repricklarsen.bsky.social the top ranking Democrat on @transportdems.bsky.social, once a year he gets to play soccer alongside women and men who have played in the World Cup.
Hear the full conversation on last week's episode of The Fly-In, available wherever you get podcasts.
Hear the full conversation on last week's episode of The Fly-In, available wherever you get podcasts.
REMINDER: virtual info event about attending service academies starts at today at 1pm PT.
If you or a family member are interested in attending a service academy, my office is hosting a virtual event with @repdelbene.bsky.social on Saturday to answer your questions.
October 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
REMINDER: virtual info event about attending service academies starts at today at 1pm PT.
Three stories shared with my office in the last 24 hours. I will keep fighting to fix the Republican health care crisis. You can share your story with my office here: iqconnect.house.gov/iqextranet/E...
October 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Three stories shared with my office in the last 24 hours. I will keep fighting to fix the Republican health care crisis. You can share your story with my office here: iqconnect.house.gov/iqextranet/E...
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It’s not asking a lot: Fix the Republican healthcare crisis, end the shutdown and pay air traffic controllers.
Watch Ranking Member @repricklarsen.bsky.social on @newdems.bsky.social's Fly-In Podcast.
Watch Ranking Member @repricklarsen.bsky.social on @newdems.bsky.social's Fly-In Podcast.
October 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
It’s not asking a lot: Fix the Republican healthcare crisis, end the shutdown and pay air traffic controllers.
Watch Ranking Member @repricklarsen.bsky.social on @newdems.bsky.social's Fly-In Podcast.
Watch Ranking Member @repricklarsen.bsky.social on @newdems.bsky.social's Fly-In Podcast.
Window shopping for the Washington state health care marketplace has begun, which means you can see your new 2026 premiums. If your premiums have increased because of the Republican health care crisis, please share your story with me: iqconnect.house.gov/iqextranet/E...
October 23, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Window shopping for the Washington state health care marketplace has begun, which means you can see your new 2026 premiums. If your premiums have increased because of the Republican health care crisis, please share your story with me: iqconnect.house.gov/iqextranet/E...