Gun Violence Prevention
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October 7, 2020
On Thursday, October 8th at 12 PM, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) will meet with Hartford nonprofit, Mothers United Against Violence to discuss how they are addressing gun violence in Hartford in the absence of federal legislation.
Issues:Gun Violence PreventionLocal
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February 27, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the one year anniversary of the passage of H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks of 2019 Act.
Issues:Gun Violence Prevention
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August 21, 2019
Hartford, CT – on Monday, Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) joined representatives from Hartford Communities that Care, YWCA Hartford Region, Mothers United Against Violence and members of the Greater Hartford Youth Leadership Academy to announce $694,421 in federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funds awarded to the YWCA. The grant will help the Hartford Crisis Response Team/Hospital Based Violence Intervention Program address violent crime in Hartford and its consequences.
August 21, 2019
Kevin Johnson doesn't remember much about the day his big brother was shot in the head during a violent clash of gang members at the end of the 2008 West Indian Parade.
Issues:Gun Violence Prevention
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August 6, 2019
160 days ago, on February 27th, the House passed HR 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019.
Issues:Gun Violence Prevention
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August 4, 2019
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement in response to mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio.
Issues:Gun Violence Prevention
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May 24, 2019
Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) hosted a group of students from the Hartford area representing the Greater Hartford Youth Leadership Academy.
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February 27, 2019
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, which passed the House.
Issues:Gun Violence Prevention
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May 9, 2018
Yesterday, Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) along with U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), the Connecticut House delegation, and congressional gun violence prevention leaders held a press conference with Team 26 to call on Congress to take action and pass commonsense legislation to prevent gun violence.
Issues:Gun Violence Prevention
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February 15, 2018
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) responded to the tragic school shooting in Parkland, FL, in a Ways and Means Committee Hearing with Secretary Mnuchin.
Issues:Gun Violence Prevention