2nd CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT NEWS & UPDATES

From U.S. Rep Rick Larsen, March 2026…

I voted against President Trump’s reckless war, which he has not justified to the American people or Congress. The people I represent want lower prices and less war from this Administration, but they are getting higher prices and more war.

No one is lamenting the fate of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The President, however, has provided no clear objectives or plan for the ongoing combat operations against Iran, which have already cost six American servicemembers their lives.

As I have done in the past and will continue to do, I honor and respect the women and men of the United States military. My thoughts are with the families of the six women and men killed in this conflict.

I will continue to hold this administration accountable and make sure they hear the truth. Americans want lower prices, not more war.

I also voted against additional funding for the Department of Homeland Security. 

Republicans once again put forward a DHS funding bill that fails to create accountability for ICE’s reckless enforcement agenda and killing of U.S. citizens. I voted no, and I will continue to oppose full-year funding for DHS until ICE agents are required to follow the same rules as every other law enforcement agency.

At the same time, Congress must ensure that FEMA, the Coast Guard, and critical aviation security functions within DHS remain fully funded and operational. These agencies are essential to helping the communities I represent recover from last year’s devastating floods and prepare for the World Cup, and helping to keep Americans safe. I support legislation to fully fund every agency within DHS except ICE, CBP, and the Office of the Secretary.

I will continue working on behalf of Northwest Washington and continue holding this administration accountable. 

More soon,
Rick