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
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December 14, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the five year anniversary of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT.
Issues:Gun Violence Prevention
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December 6, 2017
Today, the House voted on HR 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017, a bill that infringes upon the rights of states like Connecticut, by requiring them to honor other states’ concealed-permits – including the 12 states that do not require a permit to carry a concealed firearm. Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) condemned the vote and released the following statement.
Issues:Gun Violence Prevention
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October 2, 2017
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the tragic mass shooting that took place in Las Vegas last night.
Issues:Gun Violence Prevention
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June 14, 2017
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the shooting this morning at the Republican Congressional Baseball Practice in Alexandria, Virginia
Issues:Gun Violence Prevention
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June 2, 2017
In recognition of Gun Violence Awareness Day, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Rep. Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) in introducing a resolution that would compel Congress to take action in the face of gun tragedies.
Issues:Gun Violence Prevention