• LARSEN, RICK
Experience: House: District 2, 2001-Present
Home State: Washington
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $670,001Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Richard 'Rick' Ray Larsen
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Tiia; 2 Children: Robert, Per
    Birth Date: 06/15/1965
    Birth Place:Arlington, WA
    Home City:Lake Stevens, WA
    Religion:Methodist

Education

    MPA, University of Minnesota, 1990
    BA, Pacific Lutheran University, 1987

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2000-present
    Member/Chair, Snohomish County Council, 1998-2000

Current Legislative Committees

    Armed Services, Member
    Subcommittee on Aviation, Ranking Member
    Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, Member
    Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, Member
    Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, Member
    Transportation and Infrastructure, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, 21st Century Health Care Caucus
    Member, Addiction, Treatment and Recovery Caucus
    Member, Aerospace Caucus
    Member, Alzheimer’s Disease Congressional Task Force
    Co-Chair, APEC Caucus
    Member, Arts Caucus
    Member, Autism Caucus
    Member, Bicameral Congressional Caucus on Parkinson’s Disease
    Member, Bike Caucus
    Member, Biotechnology Caucus
    Member, Bipartisan Cerebral Palsy Caucus
    Member, Bipartisan School Health and Safety Caucus
    Member, Boating Caucus
    Member, Career and Technical Education Caucus
    Member, Caucus on India and Indian Americans
    Member, Caucus on the Judicial Branch
    Member, Coast Guard Caucus
    Member, Community College Caucus
    Member, Community Health Center Caucus
    Co-Chair, Congressional Caucus to Fight and Control Methamphetamine
    Member, Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus
    Member, Croatia Caucus
    Member, Cystic Fibrosis Caucus
    Member, Dairy Caucus
    Member, Democratic Homeland Security Task Force
    Member, Down Syndrome Caucus
    Member, E-911 Caucus
    Member, Electronic Warfare Working Group
    Member, Entertainment Technology Caucus
    Member, Friends of Canada Caucus
    Member, Friends of Job Corps Caucus
    Member, Friends of New Zealand
    Co-Chair, Friends of Norway
    Member, General Aviation Caucus
    Member, Generic Drug Equity Caucus
    Member, Historically Underutilized Business Zone Caucus
    Member, Historic Preservation Caucus
    Member, House Rural Health Care Coalition
    Member, Humanities Caucus
    Member, Human Rights Caucus
    Member, Hunger Caucus
    Member, Impact Aid Coalition
    Member, Insurance Caucus
    Member, Internet Caucus
    Member, Law Enforcement Caucus
    XMember, Medicare Fairness Caucus
    Member, Mental Health Caucus
    Member, Missing and Exploited Children’s Caucus
    Member, Multiple Sclerosis Caucus
    Member, Native American Caucus
    Member, Navy-Marine Corps Caucus
    Member, Netherlands Caucus
    Member, New Democrat Coalition
    Member, Northern Border Caucus
    Member, Northern Border Caucus
    Member, Nursing Caucus
    Member, Oceans Caucus
    Member, Organic Caucus
    Member, Port Security Caucus
    Member, Potato Caucus
    Member, Public Broadcasting Caucus
    Member, Real Estate Caucus
    Member, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus
    Member, Research and Development Caucus
    Member, Rural Caucus
    Member, Shellfish Caucus
    Member, Shipbuilding Caucus
    Member, Small Brewer’s Caucus
    Member, Specialty Crop Caucus
    Member, (STEM) Science, Engineering and Math Caucus
    Member, Taiwan Caucus
    Member, United States-China Working Group
    Member, United States-Philippines Friendship Caucus
    Member, Veterans Caucus
    Member, Victims’ Rights Caucus
    Member, World Bank Caucus

Professional Experience

    Economic Development Official, Port of Everett
    Director of Public Affairs, Washington State Dental Association

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, Advisory Board, Henry M. Jackson Foundation
    Member, Advisory Board, National Bureau of Asian Research
    Member, Advisory Board, National Defense University-Strategic Policy Forum

Additional Information

Awards:

    Service to Business Award, Everett Chamber of Commerce
    Friend of the Northwest Straits Conservation Initiative, Northwest Straits Commission
    Friend of National Parks, National Parks Conservation Association
    Aviation Star of the Year, Washington State Division of Aviation
    Chairman's Award, Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Support
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Oppose
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Support
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Strongly Support
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Oppose
7. Make voter registration easier

Strongly Support
8. Prioritize green energy

Strongly Support
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

Oppose
11. Support & expand free trade

Support
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Support
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Support
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Oppose
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Oppose
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Strongly Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Support
20. Privatize Social Security

Oppose
Total: 103
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
03/29/2012 H.Res.607 Congratulating Western Washington University on winning its first Division II NCAA National Basketball Title in the school's 110-year history. 03/29/2012 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.  (All Actions)
11/03/2011 H.R.2042 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 11/03/2011 Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 217.  (All Actions)
09/23/2011 H.R.3052 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the exception to the treatment of consolidated groups under the personal holding company rules. 09/23/2011 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
09/23/2011 H.R.2972 Creating American Jobs Through Foreign Capital Investment Act 09/23/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.  (All Actions)
09/19/2011 H.R.2912 To establish the San Juan Islands National Conservation Area in the San Juan Islands, Washington, and for other purposes. 09/19/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.  (All Actions)
09/08/2011 H.R.2094 Impact Aid Timely Repayment Act of 2011 09/08/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.  (All Actions)
06/03/2011 H.R.2131 Protect HUBZones Act of 2011 06/03/2011 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.  (All Actions)
05/24/2011 H.R.1858 Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2011 05/24/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.  (All Actions)
05/13/2011 H.R.1879 United States Ferry Systems Investment Act of 2011 05/13/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.  (All Actions)
12/18/2010 H.R.6184 To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to extend and modify the program allowing the Secretary of the Army to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public entities to expedite the evaluation of permits, and for other purposes. 12/18/2010 Became Public Law No: 111-315. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
10/13/2010 H.R.5843 To amend title VIII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require the Secretary of Education to complete payments under such title to local educational agencies eligible for such payments within 3 fiscal years. 10/13/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.  (All Actions)
07/27/2010 H.R.3910 Longline Catcher Processor Subsector Single Fishery Cooperative Act 07/27/2010 Subcommittee Hearings Held.  (All Actions)
07/23/2010 H.R.5797 Small Manufacturers Export Initiative Act 07/23/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.  (All Actions)
04/21/2010 H.Res.1262 Expressing condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the fire at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, Washington. 04/21/2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
03/02/2010 H.R.1593 To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of Illabot Creek in Skagit County, Washington, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. 03/02/2010 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 301.  (All Actions)
02/11/2010 H.Con.Res.235 Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses. 02/11/2010 Message on Senate action sent to the House.  (All Actions)
01/04/2010 H.R.4274 Ensuring All Students Year-round (EASY) Access to Meals and Snacks Act 01/04/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.  (All Actions)
12/22/2009 H.R.4165 To extend through December 31, 2010, the authority of the Secretary of the Army to accept and expend funds contributed by non-Federal public entities to expedite the processing of permits. 12/22/2009 Became Public Law No: 111-120. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
12/08/2009 H.R.1672 Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2009 12/08/2009 Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 221.  (All Actions)
07/17/2009 H.R.3192 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2009 07/17/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.  (All Actions)
Total: 2132
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/13/2017 H.Res.383 To express support for recognition of June 2017 as National Orca Protection Month.
06/12/2017 H.Res.380 Commemorating one year since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.
06/08/2017 H.R.2827 To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and expand the membership of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.
05/18/2017 H.R.2510 To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds, and for other purposes.
05/18/2017 H.Res.339 Calling upon the United States Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
05/18/2017 H.Con.Res.54 Expressing support for strengthening engagement between the United States and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.
05/17/2017 H.Res.332 Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.
05/17/2017 H.R.356 Protecting Our Democracy Act
05/12/2017 H.Res.320 Expressing support for the designation of May 2017 as "Mental Health Month".
05/03/2017 H.R.2317 United States Coast Guard Commemorative Coin Act of 2017
05/02/2017 H.R.2282 Equality Act
05/02/2017 H.R.2052 PRIVATE Act
04/28/2017 H.Res.295 Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 30, 2017, through May 6, 2017, as "National Small Business Week" to honor the vital role of small business and the passion of entrepreneurs in the United States.
04/28/2017 H.R.2119 Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2017
04/27/2017 H.R.2150 Flags of Convenience Don't Fly Here Act
04/26/2017 H.R.2180 Access to Contraception for Women Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2017
04/26/2017 H.Res.281 Expressing support for designation of April 2017 as "Second Chance Month".
04/25/2017 H.R.1380 Timber Innovation Act of 2017
04/24/2017 H.R.1816 Icebreaker Act
04/11/2017 H.R.1584 Orca Responsibility and Care Advancement Act of 2017
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