The opioid epidemic is wreaking havoc across the Pacific Northwest and our nation, with devastating consequences for families and communities. In the past year alone, Washington state witnessed the highest percentage increase in drug overdose deaths in the entire United States, fueled in part by the proliferation of synthetic opioids like fentanyl.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, communities in Northwest Washington were making strides in combating this crisis. But progress has stalled out, straining health care systems and hindering access to vital treatment and emergency services.
READ MOREI am pleased to share with you that the AFL-CIO gave me a 100% rating for standing with working people in 2023. This rating is based on the votes we take in a given year and their impact on workers across the country.
Here are some of the pieces of legislation that they highlighted as part of their inventory:
READ MOREIf someone asked me to describe this new law I am proposing, you could reasonably answer: this one is absolutely for the birds.
It is called The Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act. Here is how it works, why it matters, and why it has received bipartisan support out of committee on its way to the House floor.
There are nearly three billion fewer birds than there were two generations ago. That is billion, with a B.
READ MORERick Larsen represents Washington state's 2nd Congressional District. Rick was born and raised in Northwest Washington, and his family has called this region home for more than 100 years.
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