Profile of Democrat Representative Larsen from Washington District 2

Rick Larsen is a pragmatic, veteran Democratic lawmaker who has represented the Pacific Northwest for over two decades. Born and raised in Arlington, Washington, he is an undisputed policy heavyweight regarding aviation, maritime commerce, and national infrastructure.

He represents Washington’s 2nd District, a stunning and economically critical region that encompasses the coastal and island communities north of Seattle, including Everett, Bellingham, and the San Juan Islands.

In the 119th Congress (2025-2026), he holds one of the most powerful gavels in the minority, serving as the Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

The Infrastructure Architect: Operating at the top of the T&I Committee, Larsen is currently leading the Democratic development of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, directing billions of dollars toward port modernization, inland waterways, and coastal flood resilience.

Recent 2026 Battles: Larsen's early March 2026 agenda has been explosive. Just days ago, he fiercely condemned the administration's military strikes in the Middle East, voting "Yes" on the War Powers Resolution to halt unauthorized conflict with Iran.

Fighting Dark Money & ICE: On March 5, 2026, he reintroduced the massive DISCLOSE Act to ban "dark money" from federal elections, and voted against the Department of Homeland Security funding bill in protest of ICE's reckless enforcement agenda.

"Whether he is fighting for aviation safety in the factories of Everett or standing up to the White House over unauthorized wars, Rick Larsen is the pragmatic, infrastructure-obsessed anchor of the Pacific Northwest."

Day 69 | Rick Larsen: The Infrastructure Anchor of the Pacific Northwest

Rick Larsen’s political career is deeply rooted in the physical and economic landscape of Washington state. Born and raised in Arlington, Washington, his family has lived in the region for over a century. After earning his master's degree in public administration from the University of Minnesota, he worked in economic development before serving on the Snohomish County Council. First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2000, Larsen has spent over twenty years mastering the complex intersections of global trade, environmental protection, and federal transportation policy.

Operating in the 119th Congress, Larsen is at the absolute zenith of his legislative influence. He serves as the Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Because his district is home to the massive Boeing manufacturing plants in Everett, Larsen is one of Congress's foremost experts on aviation safety, consistently demanding strict federal oversight of the aerospace industry and pushing the FAA to modernize its aging technology systems. Simultaneously, he is the primary legislative force behind the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026. Through WRDA, Larsen is securing vital federal investments for the Army Corps of Engineers to dredge Pacific Northwest harbors, restore depleted salmon habitats, and protect coastal communities from increasingly severe, climate-driven atmospheric rivers.

While he is a master of bipartisan infrastructure, Larsen's early 2026 tenure has been defined by fierce, uncompromising clashes with the new Trump administration over foreign policy and domestic accountability. In late February and early March 2026, as the administration launched massive military operations against Iranian targets, Larsen immediately went on the offensive. He publicly condemned the strikes as a "reckless war" that lacked congressional authorization, joining Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to demand accountability. On March 6, 2026, Larsen formally voted in favor of the War Powers Resolution, arguing that his constituents want lower prices, not endless overseas conflicts.

His domestic...