27 Facts About Rick Larsen

Richard Ray Larsen was born on June 15,1965 and is an American politician and lobbyist serving as the United States representative for since 2001.

Rick Larsen was born and raised in Arlington, Washington, and graduated from Arlington High School.

Rick Larsen attended Pacific Lutheran University and the University of Minnesota, earning a master's degree in public affairs.

Rick Larsen formerly worked as director of public affairs for the Washington State Dental Association and as a lobbyist for the dental profession.

Rick Larsen still maintains support from centers surrounding the port cities of Everett and Bellingham.

Rick Larsen won this traditionally Democratic district last year almost 2 to 1.

Rick Larsen sits on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and formerly sat on the Armed Services Committee.

Rick Larsen has raised $1.26 million from political action committees affiliated with the transportation industry and $560,000 from political action committees affiliated with the defense industry.

Rick Larsen has voted against several bills that would restrict abortion rights.

Rick Larsen voted for the 2009 American Clean Energy and Security Act known as "cap and trade".

Rick Larsen has cosponsored legislation that would create the Wild Sky Wilderness area in his home district and is a member of the Congressional Wildlife Refuge Caucus.

On February 8,2019, Rick Larsen came out in opposition to the Green New Deal, saying:.

Rick Larsen has supported the House Democratic proposal for the Affordable Care Act.

Rick Larsen voted for the reform bill in November 2009.

Rick Larsen has said he "thought it was more appropriate to stick with defending Obamacare, not to change in the middle of the controversy".

In 2006, Rick Larsen voted against requiring Congressional authorization for use of force in Iran, and in 2011 he voted for use of force in Libya.

Since 2002, Rick Larsen has voted for nearly every bill put forth in the House concerning the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

In 2006, Rick Larsen voted to endorse the War in Iraq and against a mandated withdrawal plan.

Rick Larsen supported President Obama's proposed exit strategy, which promised to remove combat troops by summer of 2010.

Rick Larsen voted for the S-Miner Act and Extending Federal Emergency Unemployment Benefits and Providing Business and Homebuyer Tax Credits bill.

In January 2014, Rick Larsen faced criticism from the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers for supporting Boeing's proposal to replace pensions with a 401-style retirement plan.

Rick Larsen believes that "sound investments in transportation keep our economy moving" and improve conditions in other areas.

Rick Larsen was one of 79 cosponsors of the SAFETEA-LU bill to improve highways, increase funding for ferry systems, and expedite the flow of traffic and goods through border crossings.

Rick Larsen was challenged in the Democratic primary during his 2008 reelection campaign by perennial candidate Glen Johnson.

Rick Larsen narrowly defeated Republican nominee John Koster to win a sixth term.

Rick Larsen was endorsed by the Seattle Post-Intelligencer on October 13,2010.

Hennemann decided to challenge Rick Larsen after receiving an answer he disliked to a question at a town hall meeting in Coupeville.