This week's Recap with Rick: visiting local farms and hosting a roundtable on hunger prevention in Northwest Washington.

Today, I went to ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) facility in Ferndale.

Reports that U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement Officers coordinated with ICE are deeply concerning. I am demanding answers to get to the bottom of what happened over Labor Day weekend in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

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The arrest of five men in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Snohomish County prompted concerns from lawmakers.

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Happy Banned Books Week! I will always stand up for free speech and the freedom to read. Let me know in the comments what your favorite banned book is. #BannedBooksWeek

On this week's Recap with Rick: a busy week celebrating local transit, visiting county election offices and meeting with Ukrainian refugees.

I rode a Community Transit bus to get to work back in the 1990s. Today marks 50 years of Community Transit keeping people and the economy moving in Snohomish County. I will keep fighting for federal dollars for local transit in Northwest Washington.

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As Trump continues his unlawful attempts to suppress the right to vote, it is more urgent than ever to break down barriers to the ballot box. My bill builds on WA’s successful efforts to protect election security while getting rid of laws that prevent people from fully participating in democracy.

Trump's health care cuts will make people sicker, raise health care costs and hurt hospitals in Northwest Washington. I will keep fighting to reverse these cuts and restore access to affordable, accessible health care.

Thousands in WA will lose health insurance starting this month

About 11,000 refugees, asylees and other lawful immigrants in Washington will lose Apple Health insurance coverage starting Thursday, part of H.R.1. changes.

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Naval Station Everett stands ready, willing and able to be the homeport for the Navy’s next generation of frigates. It remains “The Sailor’s Choice,” and it should once again be the Pentagon’s choice for future ships.

The wait is over! Starting today, you can ride these new trains in Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Stanwood, Everett, Edmonds and other Amtrak Cascades stops throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Too many families are struggling with sky-high housing costs in Northwest Washington. I hosted a roundtable discussion today with housing providers in Snohomish County on how to bring down housing costs and recent legislation I supported to build more affordable housing in local communities.

I call on the Trump administration to help Ukrainians staying in the U.S. while their friends and family fight against Putin's illegal invasion of their home.

The opioid epidemic continues to devastate Northwest Washington. On Friday, I reintroduced legislation to break down barriers to employment for people in recovery and address the nationwide behavioral health workforce shortage.

I celebrated the launch of new Airo trainsets deployed to the Amtrak Cascades route today. These trainsets are better for the environment and keep people and the economy moving, and I will keep advocating for federal dollars to expand passenger rail in Northwest Washington.

Happy National Estuaries Week! Northwest Washington is home to Puget Sound, the nation’s largest estuary by water volume. I will continue to champion efforts to protect estuaries and preserve the Pacific Northwest’s environment, way of life and economy.

Trump says the Kennedy Center is close to bankruptcy and needs to be closed for two years for repairs. Let's see about that. I am requesting an independent investigation of Trump's claims.

I am working in Congress to protect Northwest Washington families from higher electricity and water bills caused by data centers.

Paul Roberts was instrumental in making Everett the city it is today and one of the kindest, most dedicated and hardworking people I have ever known. I submitted a statement in the Congressional Record to remember his many contributions to Everett and Snohomish County.

Trump's health care cuts will make people sicker and push premium costs even higher. I will keep fighting to restore affordable, accessible health care.

I wish all those observing Yom Kippur in Northwest Washington and across the country a safe fast and a meaningful day of reflection.

I visited the Everett New Start Center on Friday, which will provide three months of transitional housing, employment assistance and other services for people in Snohomish County.

Members of our military need to be prepared for AI in warfare. I am leading efforts to expand AI education for servicemembers, and I will keep pushing to make sure our armed forces are prepared for the future of warfare.

The deadline for middle and high school students in Northwest Washington to participate in the 2026 Congressional App Challenge is one month away! For more information and to apply, visit larsen.house.gov/helping-you/...

On this week's Recap with Rick: my water resources bill passed the House and I voted for a bill that would keep data centers from driving up your electricity bills.

Congress needs to get serious about passing laws to regulate AI and educating the public about AI.

If you need help with a federal agency, my office is here for you. Call (425) 252-3188 or visit the link in my bio for more information on how I can assist you.

My message to my friends in the Ukrainian community about why I voted no on the Russia sanctions bill.

Great news: the Supreme Court stopped Trump's effort to destroy Washington's mail-in voting system. I will keep fighting back against voter supression.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is a cherished American institution that will host performances and artists for generations.