Issues

Border Security

Trade/Tourism Efficient border crossings support good jobs.  Over 1 in 3 jobs in Washington state depend on trade, and the U.S. and Canada traded over $1 trillion in goods the... more »

Drug Enforcement

Meth As co-chair of the Caucus to Fight and Control Methamphetamine, I understand the devastating effect that illicit drugs have on families.  In 2005, I worked to pass the first-ever... more »

Energy

Our nation’s reliance on foreign oil is a threat to our national security, our economy, and our environment.  We need to invest in new forms of energy that will create... more »

Environment

Northwest Washington is one of the most beautiful areas of the country, with great opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hunting, hiking, fishing and kayaking.  I am working to protect open... more »

Health Care

Lowering the Cost of Health Care On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed health care reform legislation into law.  The new health care reform law will immediately start lowering the... more »

Jobs and the Economy

My number one priority is creating jobs and restoring fiscal responsibility so we can create an economic environment that will grow and support good jobs well into the future. I... more »

Military Affairs

The War in Afghanistan I believe a secure and stable Afghanistan is in the direct national security interests of the United States.  We cannot allow Afghanistan to once again become... more »

Rick's Bills

Legislation that I have sponsored more »

Transportation

Investing in transportation creates jobs and keeps our economy moving. Every $1 billion we spend on highways and road projects creates 47,000 jobs in our community. As a member of... more »

US-China Working Group

I am the co-chair of the bipartisan U.S.-China Working Group, a group focused on educating members and staff on U.S.-China issues through meetings and briefings with academic, business and political... more »

Veterans

The Second Congressional District is home to over 75,000 veterans including many veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. One of my most important responsibilities as a member of Congress... more »