Gun Violence Prevention

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.

Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the tragic mass shooting that took place in Las Vegas last night.

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

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.

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), released the following statement on the announcement of a new city, state and federal partnership to combat gun violence

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), released the following statement on the shooting that occurred at the Ft. Lauderdale Airport that left at least five people dead

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), released the following statement on the proposed amendments to the House Rules

Washington – Led by the four organizers of last June’s sit-in--including Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) as well as the chair and vice-chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force--97 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives today wrote to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and House Republican Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, requesting that they keep the House in session until Congress finally takes action on America’s epidemic of gun violence.