Press Release: Rick Larsen Calls for Guardrails on Data Center Development
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Larsen urges tech firms to limit data center impacts on energy, water, labor standards, and local communities.
Investivoq AI Summary
Larsen letter on data centers: U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen joined 110 House Democrats in a letter to tech leaders calling for “guardrails” on data center construction. The letter says projects should be built and operated responsibly to help avoid higher electricity and water costs for consumers.
Requested standards: The lawmakers said they would oppose projects without strong labor standards, community benefits agreements, and steps to limit impacts on air quality, drinking water, and utility bills. They also said developers should invest in grid infrastructure and pay their “fair share” of connection costs.
Related legislative action: The release says Larsen recently voted for the Ratepayers Protection Act and supports rolling back federal tax breaks for large AI data centers. It also lists priorities he supports, including community approval, union labor, and closed-loop water systems.
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Rick Larsen Fundraising
Rick Larsen recently disclosed $45.9K of fundraising in a Pre-Primary FEC disclosure filed on July 23rd, 2026. This was the 653rd most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year. 43.5% came from individual donors.
Larsen disclosed $63.5K of spending. This was the 802nd most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Larsen disclosed $652.1K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 400th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Rick Larsen's fundraising on Investivoq.
Rick Larsen Net Worth
Investivoq estimates that Rick Larsen is worth $4.8M, as of September 23rd, 2026. This is the 176th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Larsen has approximately $611.7K invested in publicly traded assets which Investivoq is able to track live.
You can track Rick Larsen's net worth on Investivoq's politician page for Larsen.
Rick Larsen Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Rick Larsen:
- H.R.9986: Read for Reentry Act of 2026
- H.R.9435: EXCLAVE Act of 2026
- H.R.8818: End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act of 2026
- H.R.8447: Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act of 2026
- H.R.6530: AI Training for National Security Act
- H.R.6451: VA Transit Act
You can track bills proposed by Rick Larsen on Investivoq's politician page for Larsen.
2026 Washington's 2nd Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $2,587,101 of spending in Washington's 2nd congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
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