Rick Larsen — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in Washington, 2026

Representative Rick Larsen voted against the Homeland Security (DHS) Fiscal Year 2026 spending bill, which funded Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), stating it lacked accountability for ICE's enforcement actions. He advocates for ICE to follow the same rules as other law enforcement agencies, including requiring judicial warrants and officer identification. Larsen also supports impeaching DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for her leadership of immigration enforcement and policies. He aims for fair treatment and due process within the immigration system.

““Congress must ensure that FEMA, the Coast Guard and critical aviation security functions remain fully funded and operational while my Democratic colleagues and I fight for reforms to ICE and accountability for Secretary Noem. Under President Trump and Secretary Noem’s leadership, ICE’s reckless enforcement agenda has brutalized communities in Northwest Washington and killed U.S. citizens. I will not vote to fund ICE unless DHS agents follow the same rules as every other law enforcement agency.” - Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), February 12, 2026, from Larsen Fights to Fund FEMA, U.S. Coast Guard, TSA; Hold ICE Accountable”

Representative Rick Larsen voted for Fiscal Year 2026 spending bills that funded the Department of Health and Human Services and opposed legislation to increase healthcare costs. He supports universal, affordable coverage, advocating for high-quality care within family budgets. Larsen voted to reduce prescription drug costs by allowing Medicare negotiation and capping insulin prices, and worked to lower Affordable Care Act premiums. He also introduced the Mammography Access for Veterans Act.

““Women are the fastest-growing group in the veteran population,” Rep. Larsen said. “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.” (Rick Larsen, Press Release, February 5, 2026)”

Rick Larsen prioritizes protecting Washington's environment and mitigating climate change, viewing it as essential to the state's way of life and economy. He strongly opposed the Trump administration's dismantling of climate regulations, including the repeal of the Endangerment Finding and withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord. He supported the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to reduce carbon pollution and received a 97 percent score from the League of Conservation Voters in 2025.

““Protecting Washington state'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,” said Rep. Larsen. “From flooding to wildfires, Northwest Washingtonians know that climate change is real and causing measurable harm to communities across the Pacific Northwest. I will continue fighting for federal dollars that protect local ecosystems and invest in clean energy and sustainable infrastructure.” (Rep. Rick Larsen, February 13, 2026, larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4110)”

Rick Larsen voted for the Right to Contraception Act and supported legislation to protect the right to choose nationwide and ensure access to abortion care following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. He advocates for codifying abortion rights in federal law, asserting that abortion is healthcare and deeply personal medical decisions should be made between individuals and their doctors, without government interference. He also has a 100% voting record on choice and received a 0 score from FRC Action, indicating he voted against their positions.

“Abortion is health care, and people have the right to make their own decisions without government interference. This should not be political whatsoever, and a strong majority of the American people agree. As long as I have the privilege of serving the people of Northwest Washington in Congress, I will stand for the right to safe and legal abortions." - Rick Larsen, "In this time of uncertainty", January 22, 2026.”

Rick Larsen voted against the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) due to concerns about reproductive health care and servicemember harm. He also opposed the Fiscal Year 2026 NDAA, citing provisions targeting healthcare for servicemembers and the LGBTQI+ community. Larsen supported repealing the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) in Iraq to increase congressional oversight. He expressed concerns that the Trump administration’s actions in Venezuela violated international law.

“"I opposed the NDAA because my Republican colleagues turned a bipartisan bill into extremist legislation targeting healthcare for servicemembers, their kids and the LGBTQI+ community,” said Rep. Larsen, who served for 22 years on the Armed Services Committee. (Source: https://larsen.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4030, September 11, 2025)”

Rick Larsen supports investing in education, viewing it as crucial for a prepared workforce and economic stability. He voted "Yea" on the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7148), which includes full-year funding for education. He has also introduced legislation to reauthorize the Secure Our Schools program and advocates for expanding Pell Grants and increasing funding for the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.

““These bills provide full-year funding for jobs, education, health care and national security priorities along with two weeks of funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)." — Representative Rick Larsen, Statement on Government Funding Package, February 2, 2026.”

Rick Larsen voted against a bill that could have granted domestic abusers access to firearms, citing the importance of preventing gun violence. He advocates for universal background checks and an assault weapons ban. Larsen states his position aims to de-escalate conflict and improve trust within communities.

““The aim of this bill seems simple enough – expanding access to tasers for local law enforcement. While I support local law enforcement and any and all attempts to deescalate conflict and improve trust in our communities, this bill contains a dangerous loophole that could give domestic abusers a pathway to get their hands on functioning firearms,” said Larson. “Gun violence is the number one cause for death for children, and just this week, mere miles from the Capitol, there was a school shooting in Maryland. I cannot in good conscience support advancing this bill – especially after Republicans blocked my effort to close these loopholes that could endanger Americans. If we want to make our communities safer, Republicans should work with Democrats to fix this bill and pass universal background checks, an assault weapons ban, and other common sense gun violence prevention measures – not block them from even being considered.””