February 19, 2026
Protecting Washington’s environment
Last week, the Trump administration repealed the Endangerment Finding, which is the scientific determination that gives the United States government the authority to combat climate change.
Protecting Washington's environment is a top priority of mine. The Trump administration's decision to ignore established science about climate change is reckless, stupid, and dangerous.
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February 17, 2026
$2,008 more in costs for WA families
Last month, the Joint Economic Committee published a report outlining higher costs for Washington families in 2025 because of the Trump administration. Not just in Washington, but all across the country, because of the inflation that has occurred since Trump took office, the average household has paid $1,625 in higher costs.
The average family in Washington spent a whopping $2,008 more in 2025 than they did in 2024 because of the Trump administration's failing economic policies.
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February 13, 2026
Lifesaving, preventative screenings for breast cancer
Last week, I introduced the Mammography Access for Veterans Act. This bipartisan legislation would expand veterans' access to lifesaving breast cancer screenings through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Women are the fastest-growing group in the veteran population. As the number of women veterans rapidly increases, VA must continue to modernize its women's health care services. This bill is one step toward ensuring women veterans around the country have access to lifesaving, preventative screenings for breast cancer.
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Rick Larsen represents Washington state's 2nd Congressional District. Rick was born and raised in Northwest Washington, and his family has called this region home for more than 100 years.
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