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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
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118-hr-2811·Notable gap
Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
25/100
What they said
May 22, 2026
Representative Larsen supports the BUILD America 250 Act, a bipartisan five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that invests $580 billion in infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, highways, and transit.
Representative Larsen's statement supports the BUILD America 250 Act, a bipartisan surface transportation reauthorization investing $580 billion in infrastructure. However, the bill he voted against (Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023) is a deficit-reduction and spending-cut measure that does not fund infrastructure projects and instead repeals energy tax credits and cuts discretionary spending. These are substantively different bills addressing different policy questions—one invests in infrastructure; the other constrains federal spending. The vote directly contradicts the stated support for infrastructure investment.
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
25/100
What they said
May 22, 2026
Representative Larsen supports the BUILD America 250 Act, a bipartisan five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that invests $580 billion in infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, highways, and transit.
The statement describes Larsen's support for the BUILD America 250 Act, a bipartisan surface transportation reauthorization investing $580 billion in roads, bridges, highways, and transit. The bill voted on (HR 3668) expedites environmental review of natural gas pipelines and LNG terminals by streamlining NEPA processes and limiting state water quality certification authority. These address fundamentally different infrastructure questions—surface transportation versus fossil fuel pipeline permitting—and Larsen's NO vote on pipeline streamlining is inconsistent with support for broad infrastructure investment that would typically include environmental protections.
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.
25/100
What they said
Apr 1, 2026
Representative Larsen opposes the President's executive order on voter eligibility lists and mail-in ballot restrictions, arguing it lacks constitutional authority and suppresses voting rights. He commits to working with Congress to protect election integrity and expand ballot access.
Rep. Larsen's statement strongly opposes restrictions on voting rights and defends expansive ballot access, including mail-in voting. However, he voted YES on a joint resolution that nullifies D.C.'s law allowing noncitizen residents to vote in local elections—a direct expansion of voting access. His stated commitment to 'expand ballot access' and protect voting rights is directly contradicted by voting to block a jurisdiction's effort to do so.
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118-hr-192·May 23, 2024·76% of D voted NO
To prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022
Larsen’s Bill to Reauthorize Northwest Straits Commission Passes House
Position: Rep. Larsen supports reauthorization of the Northwest Straits Commission for seven years to fund marine habitat restoration, species recovery, and local economic support in the Puget Sound region.
Yesterday, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02)’s bill to reauthorize the Northwest Straits Commission for seven years passed the House of Representatives on a 374-49 vote.
“The Commission’s bottom-up approach has ensured that local communities have the resources and expertise they need to keep marine habitats healthy and recover endangered and threatened species, including Southern Resident Killer Whales and salmon,” said Rep. Larsen, who serves as the top Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. “This bill provides the necessary funding so that the Commission can continue its work to restore the marine ecosystem of the Northwest Straits region and support local jobs.”
In April 2025, Rep. Larsen introduced the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025 alongside Representative Emily Randall (WA-06) and Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA). Rep. Larsen previously introduced the bill in the 118th Congress.
“From abalone beds and oysters, to the rugged coastline that stretches for hundreds of miles, folks from Washington's 6th District know there's no place quite like home. The Northwest Straits Commission has been a lifeline for our communities, providing critical resources like the Marine Resources Committees in Jefferson and Clallam counties, and working alongside Tribes all across the state,” said Rep. Randall. “Their collaborative efforts to restore and protect our marine habitats are a testament to what makes this place so special. I’m proud to co-lead this legislation to reauthorize and continue the Commission's important work so we can continue working together to safeguard the precious marine resources that make our community and our state one-of-a-kind.”
The Northwest Straits Commission is a community-led effort to restore marine habitats in the Northwest Straits region of Puget Sound. The Commission provides funding, training, and support to seven county-based Marine Resources Committees (MRCs). Five out of the seven MRCs are located in Northwest Washington. The Commission advises local officials on how to best carry out environmental projects and provides expertise to community organizations to help them be partners in their work.
“I am continually amazed how well the Northwest Straits Commission and Marine Resources Committees build lasting partnerships and bring people together to steward marine resources in our region,” said Lucas Hart, Director of the Northwest Straits Commission. “Using a bottom-up approach, the Initiative encourages people and communities to take positive action, often as volunteers, to conserve our waters and shorelines. Last year, we worked with over 70 partners and generated nearly 10,000 volunteer hours to advance numerous regional and local projects. Reauthorization of the Initiative will help continue these critical partnerships and the volunteer engagement that benefits all who rely on marine resources."
Larsen Fights to Protect Northwest Washington’s Environment
Protecting Washington state’s environment is a top priority for Rep. Larsen. Larsen is a founder and co-chair of the Congressional Estuary Caucus and his bill to reauthorize the National Estuary Program passed the House in December. He has been a leader in Congress on salmon recovery, including by preserving the National Culvert Program in the BUILD America 250 Act and leading annual efforts to fund the Pacific Coastal Salmon Restoration Fund (PCSRF) and Washington’s Regional Fisheries Enhancement Groups. His bill to expand federal protections for marine mammals, including Southern Resident Killer Whales in Puget Sound, was included in the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act.
Larsen Takes to the House Floor to Support the Northwest Straits Commission
On Tuesday, Rep. Larsen delivered the following remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives in support of his bill to reauthorize the Northwest Straits Commission in the Puget Sound:
“Mister Speaker, I rise in support of my bill H.R. 2860, the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act.
“The Northwest Straits initiative started as a bipartisan, homegrown idea.
“Thanks to the foresight and hard work of Democratic Senator Patty Murray, and my predecessor in the U.S. House of Representatives, former Republican Representative Jack Metcalf and local stakeholders, Congress created the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Commission in 1998.
“The Commission works with seven county-based marine resources committees, or MRCs, in Northwest Puget Sound.
“Five of those seven MRCs are in the five counties I represent in Northwest Washington state.
“Over the past 28 years, the Commission’s bottom-up approach has ensured that local communities and tribes have the resources and expertise they need to keep marine habitats healthy and recover endangered and threatened species, including the Southern Resident killer whales and salmon.
“My bill would reauthorize the Northwest Straits Commission for seven years, ensuring the Commission can continue its work to restore the marine ecosystem of the Northwest Straits region, including by:
- Restoring shoreline in Skagit County;
- Conserving Olympia oysters in Whatcom County;
- Monitoring kelp beds in Island County;
- Removing derelict vessels in San Juan County; and
- Surveying forage fish eggs in Snohomish County.
“Now, all these project works in tandem, or work together, throughout the Puget Sound in order to increase the whole health of the Puget Sound.
“Not only do these projects restore the environment, but they’re also supporting local jobs.
“According to the Commission, the Northwest Straits region contributes 16,000 jobs to Washington’s commercial and recreational fishing industries and $150 million in economic output for the state’s aquaculture industry.
“The Commission partners with ports, local authorities, state agencies, marine-based businesses and tribes – on everything from trapping invasive European green crab that threaten local shellfish economies, to helping boaters identify and communicate eelgrass locations, which are poor anchorage sites and important for commercial and recreational marine species.
“This is locally-driven, job-creating work that Congress should continue to support.
“I want to thank Representative Emily Randall for co-leading the bill, Senators Murray and Cantwell for their partnership in the Senate, and Representatives Marilyn Strickland, Suzan DelBene, Adam Smith, Pramila Jayapal and Kim Schrier, my colleagues here in the House for cosponsoring the bill.
“I want to thank the many partner organizations in Washington state whose advocacy and hard work has gotten the bill to this point, particularly the Northwest Straits Commission and Puget Sound Partnership.
“Finally, I want to thank Ranking Member Huffman and Chair Westerman, and the entire House Natural Resources Committee and the folks on the Committee and the staff for working with my office to move this bill forward.
“I urge my colleagues to support this bill to keep the momentum going to restore marine habitats, protect Washington State’s environment and create more jobs in Northwest Washington.
“With that, I yield back.”
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Larsen Supports Completing Light Rail Spine from Everett to Tacoma
Position: Representative Larsen supports completing the light rail regional spine from Everett to Tacoma, arguing it will create jobs, provide affordable transportation options, expand equitable transit access, and promote regional connectivity.
Yesterday, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) sent a letter to Sound Transit's Board of Directors in support of completing the light rail regional spine from Everett to Tacoma:
“Completing the spine is critical to creating jobs, providing more affordable transportation options, expanding equitable access to transit and promoting regional connectivity," said Rep. Larsen. “Doing so will help Sound Transit capitalize on the significant federal transit investments already made in our region.”
Rep. Larsen is the top Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. He helped pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021 (BIL), which invested $341.1 million into Sound Transit’s Lynnwood Link Extension, in addition to other historic investments in local infrastructure across the country. In total, the Lynnwood Link Extension project received $1.3 billion in federal funding, which Rep. Larsen helped secure.
“In the Pacific Northwest, transportation means jobs: workers need reliable ways to get to employment centers, students need access to education and training, families need affordable transportation options, and businesses need confidence that people and goods can move efficiently,” Rep. Larsen continued. “The Everett Link Extension will improve access to one of the region’s most important employment centers and industries.”
Last week, Rep. Larsen’s BUILD America 250 Act passed out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill continues the historic investments started by the BIL, including $87.5 billion over five years to expand and improve transit networks across America.
Rep. Larsen's full letter to the Sound Transit Board of Directors is available here and below.
May 27, 2026
Board of Directors
Sound Transit
401 S. Jackson Street
Seattle, WA, 98104
Dear Board of Directors:
I write in support of completing the light rail regional spine from Everett to Tacoma. Completing the spine is critical to creating jobs, providing more affordable transportation options, expanding equitable access to transit and promoting regional connectivity. Doing so will help Sound Transit capitalize on the significant federal transit investments already made in our region.
Reliable public transit is essential to a strong regional economy. In the Pacific Northwest, transportation means jobs: workers need reliable ways to get to employment centers, students need access to education and training, families need affordable transportation options, and businesses need confidence that people and goods can move efficiently. The Everett Link Extension will improve access to one of the region’s most important employment centers and industries. The SW Industrial Station will connect light rail to Paine Field for the first time, providing better transit access for workers in the aerospace industry. The Boeing Everett Factory alone employs more than 30,000 people, and more than 1,300 other aerospace-related businesses are located in Snohomish County. Light rail is a long-term investment in economic growth and the quality of life for communities across the Puget Sound region.
Completing the spine will help relieve congestion, support transit-oriented housing and job growth, reduce transportation costs for working families and build a cleaner, greener and more accessible transportation network. As the region continues to grow, light rail provides a reliable alternative to increasingly congested transportation corridors and helps connect communities that are underserved by high-capacity transit. Everett has the largest population of any city north of Seattle and is expected to grow significantly in the coming decades. The Puget Sound Regional Council designated Everett as one of five Metropolitan Cities, which together are expected to comprise 36% of the region’s population growth and 44% of its employment growth by 2050.
Bringing light rail to Everett Station will expand transit access for many communities throughout Snohomish County. Everett Station is a major transportation hub, serving more than 20 bus routes as well as regional transportation services. The 2024 opening of Lynnwood Link demonstrated the strong demand for light rail in Snohomish County. The Everett Link extension will build on that success and serve multiple Opportunity Zones along SR 526 and Broadway in Everett, where communities will benefit significantly from expanded light rail service.
Connecting Everett and Tacoma to the light rail network though completion of the spine is critical to the economic success of the region, equitable transit access and the future of a truly connected regional transportation system.
Sincerely,
Rick Larsen
U.S. Representative
Washington State, Second District
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Larsen’s Bipartisan Bill Invests $580 Billion in Job-Creating Infrastructure
Position: Representative Larsen supports the BUILD America 250 Act, a bipartisan five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that invests $580 billion in infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, highways, and transit.
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119th Congress Accomplishments
Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02)’s BUILD America 250 Act passed out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill continues historic investments in Washington state started by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021 (BIL).
“Every day is Infrastructure Day in Northwest Washington,” said Rep. Larsen. “The BUILD America 250 Act will employ women and men in my district building roads, bridges, highways, transit, culverts and more. You can’t have a big-league economy with little-league infrastructure, and the investments made by the BUILD America 250 Act will upgrade Northwest Washington’s infrastructure and upgrade our economy.”
Washington State Wins in the BUILD America 250 Act
The BUILD America 250 Act funds Washington state transportation and infrastructure priorities, including ferries, culverts and transit. Wins for Washington in the BUILD America 250 Act include:
$1.7 billion for ferries: The bill provides $1.7 billion in dedicated funding to construct and repair ferries.
The bill boosts the Federal Highway Administration’s Ferry Boat program to $932 million (up from $570 million in BIL).
The bill provides the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) ferry programs with $625 million in funding for urban areas and an additional $125 million in funding for rural and insular areas.
The bill allows Washington State Ferries (WSF) more flexibility to apply for funding for ferries that serve urban and rural communities, which will help WSF invest in and maintain ferries to ensure residents of San Juan and Island counties have reliable transportation.
$87.5 billion for transit: The bill provides $87.5 billion over five years to expand and improve transit networks across America, including Northwest Washington, growing the region’s economy.
$10 billion for buses: The bill maintains the Buses and Bus Facilities discretionary grant program and provides $10 billion in guaranteed funding over five years, which will help local transit agencies to replace aging fleets.
Last year, the FTA awarded more than $50 million through bus programs to Everett Transit, Skagit Transit, Community Transit and Whatcom Transportation Authority to transition to low emission buses, improve service reliability and invest in paratransit services.
Rep. Larsen is the co-chair of the Congressional Bus Caucus.
$1 billion for culverts: The bill preserves the National Culvert Program and maintains $1 billion in guaranteed funding for culvert projects, which will help support salmon restoration and environmental protection efforts in Northwest Washington.
In 2022, the City of Bellingham received $1.8 million to replace two culvert crossings at the mouth of Squalicum Creek and the Nooksack Indian Tribe received $1.2 million to replace a culvert with a bridge on Jones Creek by the BNSF Railway line.
$45 billion for bridges: The bill provides the largest ever investment in repairing and replacing America’s aging bridges.
25 percent of guaranteed bridge funding ($11.25 billion) is dedicated to local governments.
The recently reopened Edgewater Bridge that connects Everett and Mukilteo received $25 million in funding through federal bridge investments.
$45.6 billion in Surface Transportation Block Grants (STBG) for communities of all sizes: The bill provides $45.6 billion over five years in STBG funding to be distributed to local areas, and allows island communities in San Juan County to access these funds for dock and water infrastructure projects.
$83 billion for local communities to build highways and rail: The bill provides nearly $83 billion in highway and multimodal funding to local communities, ensuring that folks on the ground can direct funding to best serve their neighbors.
The bill includes $12 billion for a new Surface Transportation Accelerator Grant (STAG) for local communities, with dedicated pots of funding for communities of all sizes.
The bill also makes local governments eligible for $30 billion in rail improvement funds.
The City of Everett received more than $18 million last year to eliminate two at-grade railroad crossings that pose significant risks to public safety through the construction of an overpass and new integrated roundabout near the Smith Island railroad terminal in Everett.
Protecting the environment: The bill provides funding to support cleaner and greener transportation and infrastructure, and protects Northwest Washington’s environment.
The bill streamlines permitting reviews to make environmentally-friendly projects easier to build.
The bill requires states to invest $1 billion in alternative fuel infrastructure – including electric vehicle charging.
The bill maintains $500 million in annual funding for PROTECT grants to make surface transportation more resilient to the changing climate.
Helping veterans access health care: The bill makes funding available to provide veterans with public transportation to Department of Veterans Affairs facilities and veterans organizations, like the Everett and Mount Vernon Community Based Outpatient Clinics.
Rep. Larsen originally introduced a bill to make this funding available in December 2025.
Supporting safety at the World Cup: The bill authorizes $250 million in funding for communities hosting international sporting events, like the World Cup, to ensure players and fans are safe at games.
Rep. Larsen originally introduced this bipartisan legislation to provide this funding in December 2025.
The BUILD America 250 Act passed out of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee by a vote of 62-2.
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Larsen Introduces Bill to Expand Rural Health Care Access for Tribes, Military Families
Position: Representatives Larsen and Newhouse introduced legislation to expand Critical Access Hospital designation eligibility for rural hospitals serving military families and tribal communities, arguing that this would increase Medicare reimbursement rates and preserve essential services in underserved areas.
Yesterday, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined Representative Dan Newhouse (WA-04) to introduce the Ensuring Rural Health Care Access for Military and Tribal Families Act. This legislation would allow Island Health, a rural hospital in Anacortes, to be designated as a Critical Access Hospital.
“As health care costs continue to rise, rural hospitals that provide care for local servicemembers, like Island Health in Anacortes, are struggling to maintain their current operations,” said Rep. Larsen. “This legislation will help more rural hospitals receive Critical Access Hospital designation, creating a cost-saving lifeline that will preserve vital services and ensure quality medical care for servicemembers. I will keep fighting to protect rural hospitals and the communities they serve in Northwest Washington.”
Island Health is one of the few rural hospitals in WA without access to the Critical Access Hospital (CAH) designation. This classification would unlock higher Medicare reimbursement rates and provide access to the 340B drug discount program. Of the nearly 44,000 patients that Island Health serves annually, 78% use government-sponsored insurance, including 55% who use Medicare. Island Health estimates that receiving a CAH designation would remove the need to reduce their current medical services, including their labor and delivery care, and help close the financial gap they are facing.
“Americans deserve the best medical care, regardless of where they live. In rural areas access to quality, essential health care services remains a challenge,” said Rep. Newhouse. “Critical Access Hospital designation requirements are rigid, and flexibility is needed to ensure rural hospitals have the federal support and resources to bridge health care accessibility gaps. Specifically, this legislation would allow Astria Toppenish to be designated as a Critical Access Hospital, providing the facility long-term financial certainty to continue delivering care to military and tribal families in the Yakima Valley. I thank Rep. Larsen for joining me in this important effort that will improve health care services in rural areas across the country.”
“We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Representatives Dan Newhouse and Rick Larsen for prioritizing this legislation to help ensure our local community and military families continue to have access to essential healthcare services, including labor and delivery care,” said Island Health CEO Elise Cutter. “In 2025, Island Health delivered more than 400 babies, 40% of which were military families stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey.”
“Astria Health has spent years pursuing innovative solutions to strengthen healthcare access in the Lower Yakima Valley,” said Cathy Bambrick, CEO, Astria Toppenish Hospital. “This legislation represents an important step toward ensuring hospitals serving rural and underserved populations have the resources needed to remain viable for generations to come. Critical Access Hospital designation would improve reimbursement, strengthen local healthcare infrastructure, and help preserve essential services for the communities that rely on them every day. We sincerely thank Congressman Dan Newhouse for his tireless work developing this legislation and for his support of rural healthcare across Central Washington and the nation.”
The full text of the Ensuring Rural Health Care Access for Military and Tribal Families Act can be found here.
Larsen Fights for Affordable Health Care
Increasing access to affordable health care in Northwest Washington is a top priority for Rep. Larsen. He is fighting to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, and has hosted roundtables with Northwest Washington community members to discuss policies to expand access to affordable health care, including his legislation that would reverse burdensome paperwork requirements in Medicaid.
Position: Rep. Larsen opposes the President's use of settlement funds to distribute $1.8 billion to political allies, characterizing it as corruption and misuse of taxpayer dollars. He supports legislation to block this distribution and argues that taxpayer funds should instead be directed toward affordability and job creation.
Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement:
“While families struggle to put food on their tables and gas in their cars, the President wants to hand out taxpayer dollars to domestic terrorists who attacked police officers on January 6th and other criminals. This out-in-the-open corruption is shameful. Taxpayer dollars should be spent making life more affordable and creating local jobs.”
This week, President Trump announced a $1.8 billion fund to be distributed to the President’s political allies.
Rep. Larsen is cosponsoring Representative Jamie Raskin’s (MD-08) bill to block President Trump’s abuse of settlement funds to steal $1.8 billion from the U.S. Treasury (the No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act).
Position: The representative opposes a settlement that would shield the President from IRS audits and tax obligations, asserting that the President must pay legally owed taxes.
Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement:
“The President’s efforts to cover up his illegal business practices and make himself immune from future IRS audits will fail. No one is above the law. The President will pay the taxes he legally owes.”
Larsen Fights to Make Housing More Affordable in Northwest Washington
Position: Rep. Larsen voted for the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, bipartisan legislation designed to reduce barriers to affordable housing construction and address renter affordability challenges.
Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted for comprehensive, bipartisan legislation to make housing more affordable across the United States (the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act).
“Families in Northwest Washington are struggling to afford their skyrocketing rent and don’t know if they will ever be able to buy a house of their own,” said Rep. Larsen. “This bill is not a be-all-and-end-all fix to the housing affordability crisis, but it provides real solutions to the barriers in the way of constructing more affordable housing and the challenges that renters face.”
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act would:
The House of Representatives passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act on a 396-13 vote. The legislation will now be sent back to the Senate for approval.
Rep. Larsen voted for the original version of this bill in February (the Housing for the 21st Century Act) and been calling attention to the skyrocketing prices of gas, groceries, health care and housing for months.
The text of the bill can be found here.
A one-pager on the bill can be found here.
WA Legislators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Funding for Local Drug Task Forces to Combat Opioids
Position: The representatives support establishing dedicated federal funding for multi-jurisdictional drug task forces to combat opioid and fentanyl trafficking.
Today, Reps. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) and Dan Newhouse (WA-04) introduced the End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act to establish a dedicated federal funding stream to help multi-jurisdictional drug task forces combat opioid trafficking in Washington state and across the country. The bill’s introduction coincides with National Police Week, celebrated from May 11th through May 17th to recognize the sacrifices that law enforcement officers make to keep communities safe across the United States.
“We have made progress in the fight against the opioid epidemic in recent years, but there is more work to be done,” said Rep. Larsen. “Local, state and Tribal law enforcement officers have told me they often lack the funding and resources to stem the flow of opioids harming their communities. This bill invests in and empowers multi-jurisdictional task forces to get more opioids and fentanyl off our streets – a critical investment that will save lives.”
“Law enforcement makes real sacrifices to their personal safety to stop Fentanyl trafficking - inherently drug trafficking happens across jurisdictional boundaries and requires the multi-jurisdictional approach,” said Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez. “This funding makes all the sense in the world and I’m proud to help honor the sacrifice of our law enforcement by ensuring they’ve got the tools they need to most effectively combat the fentanyl crisis.”
“In order to reverse the fentanyl crisis that has plagued Central Washington, and our nation as a whole, there needs to be an all-hands-on-deck approach to crack down on opioid trafficking,” said Rep. Newhouse. “State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies need additional resources and improved coordination to tackle this issue head on and make our communities safer. This legislation builds off of my Joint Task Force to Counter Illicit Synthetic Narcotics Act of 2025 because ending the fentanyl crisis must be a bipartisan effort. I thank Rep. Larsen for providing additional legislation to continue fighting this epidemic.”
According to preliminary data, in 2025 there were 2,170 fatal opioid overdoses in Washington state, a 12.8% decrease from 2024, and 11,122 suspected opioid overdose emergency department visits, a 16.6% decrease from 2024.
What Are Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Forces?
In Washington state and around the country, law enforcement agencies partner across jurisdictions to form task forces that coordinate information, resources and staff to target the illegal distribution of drugs at the local and regional levels.
Washington state currently has 16 active multi-jurisdictional task forces (MJTFs). For example, the Whatcom County Drug Task Force is staffed by investigative personnel from the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations and Bellingham Police Department, with support from local police departments in Blaine, Everson, Ferndale, Lynden and Sumas; the U.S. Border Patrol; the Washington State Patrol; and the Washington State Department of Corrections.
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) program is the leading source of federal justice funding for states, tribes and local governments supporting a range of criminal legal system improvement and community advancement initiatives, including MJTFs.
In 2023, Washington state announced it was reducing funds it historically guaranteed for MJTFs through the Byrne JAG program. At the time, Larsen, Gluesenkamp Perez, Newhouse and four other members of Washington’s congressional delegation sent a letter to Governor Jay Inslee to emphasize the importance of Byrne JAG funding to continuing the work of Washington’s 16 MJTFs. Without guaranteeing an alternative source of funding, task forces across Washington state are at immediate risk of closure and those that remain open will need to greatly reduce their working capacity. The End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act would establish a dedicated funding stream to ensure these MJTFs have the resources they need.
The End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act would:
Expand and formalize an existing Department of Justice (DOJ) program administered by the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office – the Anti-Heroin Task Force (AHTF) – to fund multi-jurisdictional task forces to target opioid trafficking.
Help law enforcement expand partnerships across federal, state, Tribal, and local agencies to address opioid trafficking.
Allow funds to be used to create new, or expand existing, muti-jurisdictional drug task forces; hire and train law enforcement offices and other support employees; procure equipment, technology, and support systems; and pay overtime.
Require 40 percent of funding to be made directly available to Indian Tribes (20 percent) and MJTFs (20 percent), which will help promote local law enforcement goals and limit the administrative burdens and additional requirements associated with using pass-through entities to secure funding.
Authorize funding that doubles the amount historically provided to the AHTF to robustly support MTJFs and anti-trafficking efforts.
Permit the COPS director to provide technical assistance, including through training centers and facilities, to instruct law enforcement and MJTFs on best practices for combating opioid trafficking
A fact sheet on the legislation is available HERE.
What Stakeholders Are Saying About the Bill
Representatives from MJTFs and stakeholder organizations emphasized the importance of the End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act to combating the opioid epidemic.
National Narcotic Officers’ Associations’ Coalition (NNOAC) President Tony Kestner:
"The National Narcotic Officers’ Associations’ Coalition commends Representatives Larsen, Gluesenkamp Perez, and Newhouse for their work and introduction of the End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act. Greater investment in resources for drug enforcement efforts – particularly multi-jurisdictional drug task forces – is needed to counter the alarming trend of drug poisoning. Multi-jurisdictional drug task forces have generated best practices in information sharing, case deconfliction, and institutional coordination against local and regional drug threats. Given the diversification of Byrne JAG funding for purposes other than multi-jurisdictional drug task forces in some states, this legislation will provide much needed dedicated funding to address the drug poisoning epidemics in our communities.”
Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA) Executive Director Megan Noland:
“The Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA) applauds Representatives Larsen, Gluesenkamp Perez, and Newhouse for their efforts to combat the fentanyl epidemic and for advocating for essential resources to support our mission of protecting communities across the nation. The End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act would provide law enforcement with critical tools to target drug traffickers and prevent fentanyl from entering our communities. We appreciate that the bill would provide dedicated resources to support local multi-jurisdictional drug task forces.”
National Sheriffs’ Association: Read their original letter in support of the legislation HERE.
The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) has also endorsed the legislation.
Washington State Narcotics Investigators Association (WSNIA) President Chris Foreman: Read their original letter in support of the legislation HERE.
Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC) Executive Director Steve Strachan:
"WASPC is pleased to endorse this proposal and really appreciates Reps. Larsen, Gluesenkamp Perez, and Newhouse's support and advocacy for Washington's multi-jurisdictional drug task forces."
Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force (SRDTF) Executive Board:
“The Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force Executive Board supports and values Congressman Larsen’s effort to combat illicit drugs like fentanyl through the ‘End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act.’ Fentanyl and its many analogs pose a substantial threat to the citizens of Snohomish County, both directly and indirectly, due to their broad harmful effects. Substance use and opioid use disorders devastate families, businesses, and communities. Congressman Larsen’s balanced approach to addressing this public health dilemma is commendable.”
Skagit County Interlocal Drug Enforcement Unit (SCIDEU) Commander Tobin Meyer:
"Rep. Larsen has remained a strong advocate and supporter of multi-jurisdictional drug task forces, including the Skagit County Interlocal Drug Enforcement Unit (SCIDEU), which consists of detectives and federal drug enforcement agents from across the north Puget Sound region.
Local and regional multi-jurisdictional drug task forces are vital to national security and public health. These teams work tirelessly to disrupt the flow of fentanyl into our nation and state, working hand-in-hand with the DEA, FBI, and other federal partners to dismantle mid- and upper-level drug trafficking organizations. SCIDEU, and other teams like ours, play a key law enforcement role in tackling transnational drug trafficking organizations and support the extradition and indictment of major international cartel leadership.
A lack of dedicated funding now threatens the viability of these efforts in Washington State and across the nation.
SCIDEU is proud to support the End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act.
We are thankful for Reps. Larsen, Gluesenkamp Perez, and Newhouse and their teams’ support in our mission to keep our communities safe, enjoyable and healthy for all.”
Whatcom Regional Drug Task Force (WRDTF) Executive Board Member and Whatcom County Sheriff Donnell “Tank” Tanksley:
“I fully support the End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Force Act legislation to establish dedicated federal funding for multi-jurisdictional task forces (MJTFs). The Whatcom Regional Drug Task Force (WRDTF), established in 1988, is a collaborative effort between local, state, and federal agencies hosted by the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office. Partner agencies include the Bellingham Police Department, Ferndale Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. This multi-jurisdictional unit is dedicated to preventing drug-related crimes, overdoses, and deaths, thereby significantly improving community safety.
In 2024, the task force made 27 federal arrests and 58 arrests within Whatcom County. Notably, their efforts led to the seizure of over 700,000 Fentanyl pills and 51 firearms, among other significant seizures. The WRDTF's exceptional work was recently recognized at the 2025 National High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Awards ceremony near Washington, D.C., receiving the Community Impact Investigation award for disrupting and dismantling drug trafficking organizations. The WRDTF's achievements highlight the value of continued support and legislation, such as the End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act, in further addressing the opioid crisis and promoting community safety.”
Tulalip Tribes Chair Hazen Shopbell:
“The drug trafficking distribution network has expanded throughout Washington State and into our tribal communities, crossing jurisdictional boundaries and exploiting law enforcement resources and jurisdictional gaps. The Tulalip Indian Reservation is located adjacent to Interstate-5, a major thoroughfare for fentanyl and other illicit drugs. The Tulalip Police Department needs improvements to technology and sufficient resources to create a multi-jurisdictional approach to combat the opioid crisis that has had devastating effects on tribal members, their families, and many Washingtonians. The End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Force Act will do just this. We urge Congress to pass this important piece of legislation.”
Lummi Indian Business Council Chairman Anthony Hillaire: Read their original letter in support of the legislation HERE.
Larsen Honors Law Enforcement During National Police Week, Fights to Expand Funding to Combat Opioid Epidemic
Position: Rep. Larsen supports increased federal funding for multi-jurisdictional law enforcement task forces to combat opioid trafficking and has introduced legislation to establish a dedicated federal funding stream for this purpose.
Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement:
“Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line to defend Northwest Washington communities every day. This week and every week, I honor their courage, sacrifice and dedication, and I remember those who have given their lives in the line of duty.
“Local police officers on the front lines of the opioid epidemic deserve dedicated federal funding to support their critical work. I introduced legislation today to give multi-jurisdictional law enforcement task forces the support they need to keep up the momentum in the fight against opioids. I will keep working to get our police officers the tools they need to stop trafficking and save lives.”
National Police Week 2026 is celebrated from May 11 through May 17 to honor the sacrifices law enforcement officers make to keep communities safe and to remember the officers who have died in the line of duty.
Today, Rep. Larsen introduced the End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act with Washington Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) and Dan Newhouse (WA-04). This bipartisan legislation would establish a dedicated federal funding stream to help multi-jurisdictional drug task forces combat opioid trafficking in Washington state and across the country.
Larsen Leads Fight against Opioid Crisis in Northwest Washington
Rep. Larsen is focused on supporting local law enforcement in their fight against the opioid epidemic. In 2024, he published a districtwide opioid report that outlines a four-pillar framework to combat the crisis. Since the publication of that report, Larsen has introduced four pieces of legislation to fight fentanyl in Northwest Washington:
The PROTECT Act, which gives Tribal courts and law enforcement more tools and resources to combat the opioid epidemic.
The Workforce Opportunities for Communities in Recovery Act, which creates employment opportunities for people in recovery and supports communities impacted by widespread opioid use.
The End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act, which establishes a dedicated federal funding stream to help multi-jurisdictional drug task forces combat opioid trafficking in Washington state and across the country.
The Closing the Substance Use Care Gap Act, which expands access to lifesaving, community-based harm reduction initiatives and services and enhances the federal response to the opioid and fentanyl epidemic.
Position: Rep. Larsen joined 250+ House and Senate Democrats in filing an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to overturn a Fifth Circuit decision restricting mifepristone access by requiring in-person dispensing. The lawmakers argue mifepristone is safe and effective based on FDA evidence, and that restricting access undermines science-based decision-making and threatens patient access to reproductive health care.
Yesterday, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined more than 250 House and Senate Democrats in filing an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to overturn a Fifth Circuit decision that would restrict access to mifepristone by reinstating a requirement that the drug be dispensed in person. Last week, the Fifth Circuit blocked access to mifepristone nationwide at retail pharmacies and in the mail, prompting the Supreme Court to temporarily restore access to the medication while the case proceeds on its emergency docket.
The lawmakers argued that mifepristone already undergoes a rigorous Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval process, and the medication has repeatedly been found to be safe and effective. The Fifth Circuit’s decision not only limits who is able to receive this vital and life-saving medication, putting lives at risk, but also undermines the evidence-based decision-making process at the FDA.
“For more than a quarter century, FDA has repeatedly and consistently affirmed that mifepristone is safe. Over seven million patients in the U.S. have safely used mifepristone. And as with other drugs, FDA continues to monitor the post-marketing safety data on mifepristone—data confirming that mifepristone is safe without regard to how it is dispensed,” the members wrote.
The lawmakers also argued that the Fifth Circuit ruling last week was clearly not based on the merits of the distribution method of mifepristone, or the scientific backing of the medication, but rather a desire to limit the ability of individuals to receive abortion medication. The emergency stay is necessary to ensure that Louisiana is not able to deny medically appropriate care to patients nationwide.
“Decades after FDA’s initial approval of mifepristone and years after the in-person dispensing requirement was eliminated, the Fifth Circuit on an ‘emergency’ basis ordered FDA to re-impose this onerous nationwide restriction on all Americans. Allowing that decision to remain in place undermines the science-based statutory framework Congress commands and threatens patient access to reproductive health care,” the members continued. “As has been well publicized, many U.S. residents in states where abortion is legal live far from any reproductive health care provider. Reinstating an in-person dispensing requirement for mifepristone exacerbates an already significant reproductive health crisis by limiting access to the most common method of early abortion.”
First approved in 2000 after extensive clinical trials and peer-reviewed research, mifepristone has been shown to be safe and effective for over 25 years. The medication is used in roughly 60 percent of abortions nationwide, and about 1 in 4 abortion patients use telemedicine to receive abortion care.
In the House, the brief was signed by 212 Democratic U.S. Representatives. In the Senate, the amicus brief was signed by all 47 Democratic U.S. Senators. The lawmakers’ amicus brief to the Supreme Court can be read in full HERE.
Larsen Fights for the Right to Choose, Reproductive Health Care
Rep. Larsen is a champion of ensuring access to abortion and reproductive health care nationwide. Larsen supports suspending the filibuster to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act, which re-establishes a nationwide right to abortion and enshrines the protections of Roe v. Wade into federal law. He also supports protecting a doctor’s ability to prescribe medication abortion via telehealth to reach patients across the country, including in rural communities, and protecting a woman’s right to travel across state lines to receive abortion care.
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Source: open-data mirrors of the Senate eFD and House Clerk financial-disclosure systems. Disclosure within 30 days of trade is required by law (45 for spouse/dependent trades).
Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEELabor5 contributionsTrade-union PAC for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Backs candidates supporting prevailing-wage standards, infrastructure investment, apprenticeship programs, and union organizing rights.AI$25,000
2.MACHINISTS NON-PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUELabor3 contributionsTrade-union PAC of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers — backs candidates supporting union organizing, prevailing wages, and aerospace/manufacturing jobs.AI$15,000
3.LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA (LIUNA) PACLabor3 contributionsTrade-union PAC for construction laborers — backs prevailing-wage standards, infrastructure investment, apprenticeship programs, and project labor agreements.AI$15,000
4.AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEAgriculture3 contributionsAgricultural cooperative PAC — backs candidates supporting sugar-industry subsidies, tariffs, and farm-friendly trade and regulatory policies.AI$15,000
5.UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. PAC (UPSPAC)3 contributions$15,000
7.THE CATERPILLAR INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (CATPAC)3 contributions$15,000
8.SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PILOTS' ASSOCIATION PAC3 contributions$15,000
9.AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AIPAC)Ideological2 contributionsPAC arm of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, federalized in 2021. Backs candidates of both parties who support U.S.-Israel security and economic ties.AI$10,000
10.TRUCKING POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE OF THE AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS INC.2 contributions$10,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.CTC GLOBAL$7,000
2.CEDAR GROVE$7,000
3.SALTCHUK$7,000
4.SSC$7,000
5.SEATTLEFWC26$5,500
6.SALTCHUK RESOURCES, INC.$5,500
7.SMITH DAWSON & ANDREWS$5,000
8.BOUNDARY STONE PARTNERS$5,000
9.ROCKETGRAPH$4,425
10.SEACAST INC.$4,000
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
