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Rep. Larson and Senator Blumenthal with Pratt & Whitney leaders and local officials in Hartford
July 25, 2025

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy announced a resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of Pratt & Whitney.

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Rep. Larson Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Pratt & Whitney on the House Floor
July 23, 2025

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) spoke on the House Floor to recognize the 100th anniversary of Pratt & Whitney, based in East Hartford Connecticut.

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
May 27, 2025

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the IAM machinists vote to approve a new contract with RTX after three weeks on strike. 

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Hartford CT Buildings
May 23, 2025

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after RTX announced a tentative agreement with IAM Locals 700 and 1746, who represent 3,000 machinists in East Hartford and Middletown. 

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Hartford CT Buildings
May 4, 2025

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after IAM Locals 700 and 1746 voted to go on strike at RTX’s East Hartford and Middletown Pratt & Whitney plants. 

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Hartford CT Buildings
February 1, 2025

East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), amember of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, denounced President Trump’s unilateral and across-the-board tariffs on Canada and Mexico.  

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Hartford CT Buildings
December 5, 2024
Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), and Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) applauded the Department of Defense’s announcement of a $1.3 billion modification to a Pratt & Whitney contract for F135 maintenance and sustainment.
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Rep. Larson at Triumph Grand Opening
October 15, 2024

WEST HARTFORD, CT — A local aviation industry manufacturer celebrated a major accomplishment Tuesday as it officially dedicated an expansion allowing it to employ 100 more workers.

With many state and local dignitaries present, Triumph Group, Inc. celebrated the grand opening of its new Thermal Solutions Development Center.

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Hartford Connecticut Overhead View
October 2, 2024
East Hartford, CT – Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) applauded the announcement that East Hartford-based Pratt & Whitney was awarded a $1.3 billion contract from the Department of Defense (DoD) to continue their work on the F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU), protecting thousands of skilled machinist jobs and supporting nearly 100 suppliers across Connecticut.