LARSEN'S BILL TO REAUTHORIZE NORTHWEST STRAITS COMMISSION PASSES HOUSE

Washington, June 4 -- Representative Rick Larsen issued the following press release:

Yesterday, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02)'s bill to reauthorize the Northwest Straits Commission for seven years passed the House of Representatives on a 374-49 vote.

"The Commission's bottom-up approach has ensured that local communities have the resources and expertise they need to keep marine habitats healthy and recover endangered and threatened species, including Southern Resident Killer Whales and salmon," said Rep. Larsen, who serves as the top Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. "This bill provides the necessary funding so that the Commission can continue its work to restore the marine ecosystem of the Northwest S...