🧵 Trump called air traffic controllers “unpatriotic”—when they were working w/o pay to keep our skies safe. The shutdown may be over, but the damage isn't. Trainees dropped out because they couldn’t afford to wait out the chaos, and the pipeline stalled right when we needed to bolster it. (1/3)

I will keep fighting alongside House Democrats to make health care accessible and affordable, and lower the cost of living for hardworking families.

The fight for affordable health care is not over. @repcasar.bsky.social

Landed in D.C. and ready to vote no on Republican legislation that allows health care costs to skyrocket next year.

I am flying back to Washington D.C. tonight to vote no on Republican legislation that will raise health care costs for all of us.

This fall, I met with local veterans and service providers about what is working at VA, what is not, and how Congress can do better. Today, I am releasing report that analyzes the challenges vets are facing and provides policy reccs to address their concerns. larsen.house.gov/uploadedfile...

Today, join me in taking a moment to honor the women and men who have served in the military, including the 47,500 veterans who call Northwest Washington state home.

Sad to hear that Lenny Wilkens has passed. He was a class act — a player, coach and player-coach. I remember the crowd singing “We Are the Champions” after he coached the SuperSonics to win the 1979 finals.

Yesterday I met with Sea-Tac air traffic controllers and thanked them for their steadfast and invaluable work keeping the flying public safe. Controllers should not have to worry about getting a second job or feeding their families while protecting travelers.

People, not unregulated AI, should lead health care decisions. I am proud to co-lead legislation to stop the implementation of the WISeR model in Medicare, and I will continue to fight back against the Trump administration’s efforts to privatize Medicare. www.statnews.com/2025/11/06/m...

Speaker Emerita Pelosi's leadership in the House of Representatives was historic, effective and principled. It has been an honor to serve alongside her. Thank you to Speaker Emerita Pelosi, Paul, and their family for nearly four decades of service and sacrifice.

An update on food assistance from Whidbey Island.

Open enrollment starts today, and the people I represent are seeing health care costs skyrocket because of the Trump administration.

Stopped by the Lynnwood Library to donate books from the Library of Congress and see the Día de Muertos altar.

I volunteered this morning with Lynnwood Food Bank. The Trump administration must comply with yesterday’s court order and release $5.5 billion in funding for food assistance.

Taxpayers got their money’s worth with the Fisher Creek culvert replacement project in Mount Vernon.

Each year I have the privilege of nominating students to attend one of the five military service academies. If you are interested in attending a service academy, the deadline for nomination applications is Monday November 3. Learn more ➡️ larsen.house.gov/helping-you/...

When the President stokes tensions with our Canadian neighbors, families in Northwest Washington state pay the price. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Next week, I will host a telephone town hall about health care and open enrollment. If you have a question on those topics, please leave a comment.

I am glad to hear that Jackie Merlos has been released from ICE detention and reunited with her children. I will continue to fight for everyone’s due process rights and to hold ICE accountable to the law.

If food assistance benefits run out on Friday, it will be because of the Trump administration deliberately choosing to let kids, veterans, and seniors go hungry.

🗓️REMINDER: The Congressional App Challenge deadline is Thursday at 9am PT.

Not only is @repricklarsen.bsky.social the top ranking Democrat on @transportdems.bsky.social, once a year he gets to play soccer alongside women and men who have played in the World Cup. Hear the full conversation on last week's episode of The Fly-In, available wherever you get podcasts.

REMINDER: virtual info event about attending service academies starts at today at 1pm PT.

Three stories shared with my office in the last 24 hours. I will keep fighting to fix the Republican health care crisis. You can share your story with my office here: iqconnect.house.gov/iqextranet/E...

It’s not asking a lot: Fix the Republican healthcare crisis, end the shutdown and pay air traffic controllers. Watch Ranking Member @repricklarsen.bsky.social on @newdems.bsky.social's Fly-In Podcast.

Window shopping for the Washington state health care marketplace has begun, which means you can see your new 2026 premiums. If your premiums have increased because of the Republican health care crisis, please share your story with me: iqconnect.house.gov/iqextranet/E...

Check out my conversation with @repgreglandsman.bsky.social and Congressman Marc Veasey about air traffic control, fixing the Republican health care crisis, and my family history in Northwest Washington state ⬇️ youtu.be/P23__jX0xTw?...

@repgreglandsman.bsky.social tells the story of the first time he spoke to @repricklarsen.bsky.social and...asked to borrow his pants. Hear the full story wherever you get podcasts.

The Republican health care crisis is hitting home. I will continue to fight to lower health care costs for Northwest Washington state.

If you or a family member are interested in attending a service academy, my office is hosting a virtual event with @repdelbene.bsky.social on Saturday to answer your questions.

I am encouraged to hear that Boeing is increasing production of the 737MAX after consistently meeting quality metrics set by the FAA, which will lead to more jobs for the women and men who design and make the best airplanes in the world. www.seattletimes.com/business/boe...

This week’s Recap with Rick: the people I represent cannot afford the Republican health care crisis. youtube.com/shorts/-PiWa...

House Republicans need to return to D.C. and work with Democrats to stop middle class families from getting hit with skyrocketing health care costs next month.

New Dems Answer: How much will health care costs rise in your district if Republicans cut the Affordable Care Act Enhanced Premium Tax Credits?

Thank you Deb from Stanwood for your message of support in the Everett Herald. I will keep fighting to lower the cost of health care and the cost of living.

I am so pleased and relieved to see the hostages in Gaza released and able to come home after two years of suffering. Leaders now need to stand behind a ceasefire and move to rebuilding Gaza for Palestinians as a path to a two-state solution.

Have questions about the government shutdown?

As I continue fighting for affordable health care, I am pleased to see that the WA Dept. of Health received the funding it needs to continue providing healthy food and nutrition support for the approximately 21,000 people, including 15,000 infants and children, who receive WIC benefits in NW WA.

This week’s Recap with Rick: I am in D.C. with House Democrats working for Northwest Washington state and waiting for our Republican colleagues to show up and do their jobs.

An update on the Republican government shutdown: I am here with House Democrats in D.C., ready to negotiate with Republicans to lower the cost of health care and the cost of living. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rBP...

Two years after Hamas’s horrific attacks on October 7, I continue to mourn the 1,200 innocent lives lost and stand in solidarity with the families forever changed by that terrible day.

Thank you, Danna. I will keep fighting for accessible and affordable health care.

We are ready for Republicans to come to the table and end this shutdown.

Today, @repricklarsen.bsky.social and I visited TSA agents, air traffic controllers, and other local federal employees to hear how the government shutdown has impacted them and to thank them for their continued dedication to keeping #WA08 and all Americans safe!

The Republican health care crisis is taking away health care from millions of seniors. I, alongside House Democrats, am fighting to make health care accessible and affordable. www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

I have been in touch with Jasmine’s family, and I am working with them to advocate for her immediate release.

The Trump administration is raising the cost of living by cancelling local clean energy projects.

Prices are up, the economy is down, and now Republicans in Congress have shut down the government to double down on the health care crisis they created. I, alongside House Democrats, will continue to fight to lower the cost of health care and the cost of living.