
119th Congress
Rick Larsen
Representative, WA-2, Washington
- Democrat
- Born
- June 15, 1965 (age 61)
- In Congress
- House since 2001
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 97%
- Missed Votes
- 5%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-2605
- Website
- larsen.house.gov
Committees
- Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member
Who Is Rick Larsen?
Rick Larsen is a Democratic representative from WA-2 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2001. Born June 15, 1965, Larsen is 61. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Larsen voted on 295 and missed 15. Larsen voted with the majority of their party 97% of the time. Larsen sponsored 13 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Rick Larsen Voted
- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- NayPROOF Act
- NayLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- YeaNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
- YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Rick Larsen Sponsored
- America Votes Act of 2026 (H.R. 10679, In Committee)
- Read for Reentry Act of 2026 (H.R. 9986, In Committee)
- EXCLAVE Act of 2026 (H.R. 9435, In Committee)
- Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025 (H.R. 2860, Passed the House)
- End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act of 2026 (H.R. 8818, In Committee)
- Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act of 2026 (H.R. 8447, In Committee)
- VA Transit Act (H.R. 6451, In Committee)
- Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2025 (H.R. 4855, In Committee)
- AI Training for National Security Act (H.R. 6530, In Committee)
- Transportation Assistance for Olympic and World Cup Cities Act of 2025 (H.R. 6348, In Committee)
- Patients Over Paperwork Act of 2025 (H.R. 6148, In Committee)
- Ensuring Airline Resiliency to Reduce Delays and Cancellations Act (H.R. 3477, Out of Committee)
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- PROTECT Act of 2025 (H.R. 3773, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Larsen spoke on the floor 13 times on 9 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, September 16, 2026, 209 wordsWater Resources Development Act of 2026
I stand to support H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Actβ¦
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, June 2, 2026, 474 wordsNorthwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
I rise in support of my bill, H.R. 2860, the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, April 14, 2026, 855 wordsAirspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026
I rise today in support of H.R. 7613, the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act, or the ALERT Act, as amended, bipartisan legislation introduced by T&I Committee Chair Sam Graves, House Armed Services Committee Chair Mike Rogers, Ranking Member Adam Smith of the Armed Services Committee, and myself, as the ranking member of the T&I Committee.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, March 27, 2026, 1,052 wordsDefending American Property Abroad Act of 2026
Today I rise in opposition to H.R. 7084, the Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, February 23, 2026, 1,058 wordsRotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act
Last month marked the 1-year anniversary of the D.C. midair collision where a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with American Airlines Flight 5342 near Washington National Airport, or DCA, tragically claiming all 67 lives aboard both aircraft.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, December 11, 2025, 651 wordsPromoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act
I rise today to oppose the dirty water act. This bill will make it more difficult to keep our water clean and will, ironically, add more uncertainty to the permitting process, just the opposite of what we need to have happen. This bill guts Federal, State, Tribal, and local authority and resources to attain clean water and protect locally important water bodies.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, July 23, 2025, 469 wordsCoast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
I am pleased to speak in support of H.R. 4275, the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, June 9, 2025, 447 wordsDesignating the House Press Gallery in the United States Capitol as the "Frederick Douglass Press Gallery"
I rise in support of H. Res. 137, as amended, which designates rooms H-315, H-316, H-317, H-318, H-319 in the U.S. Capitol as the Frederick Douglass Press Gallery.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, June 9, 2025, 169 wordsBaby Changing on Board Act
I am pleased to support the Baby Changing on Board Act. This bill requires Amtrak to install baby changing stations in accessible bathrooms on new passenger rail cars and include clear signage indicating the availability of changing stations. This will ensure that parents with young children on Amtrak trains can use accessible, safe, and comfortable changing facilities.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, June 9, 2025, 65 wordsCompressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act of 2025
I rise in support of H.R. 1182, the Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety and Oversight Improvements Act.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β
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- Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act of 2025 (House, June 9, 2025)
- International Boundary and Water Commission Authority (House, June 9, 2025)
- One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, May 21, 2025)
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Questions About Rick Larsen
Is Rick Larsen still in Congress?
Yes. Rick Larsen is serving as representative from WA-2 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Rick Larsen?
Rick Larsen is a Democrat.
When is Rick Larsen up for reelection?
Larsen's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Rick Larsen?
Rick Larsen was born June 15, 1965 and is 61.
How often does Rick Larsen vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Larsen voted with the majority of their party 97% of the time.
What committees is Rick Larsen on?
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (Ranking Member).