Health Care

House Delegation, Larson, DeLauro Courtney, Himes, Hayes, Secure Historic Victories for Connecticut in Omnibus Spending Package

December 22, 2020

Press Release

Representatives John B. Larson (CT-01), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) secured historic investments for Connecticut in the fiscal year 2021 omnibus spending package and coronavirus relief deal.

Issues:Connecticut ManufacturingConnecticut’s Defense IndustryCOVID-19 ResourcesCrumbling FoundationsDefenseEconomyEducationGun Violence PreventionHealth CareJudicialLocal

Larson: Year-End Funding Bill Will Support Our Communities During Pandemic

December 21, 2020

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted H.R. 133, the FY 2021 omnibus.

Issues:Connecticut ManufacturingConnecticut’s Defense IndustryDefenseEconomyEducationEnergy And EnvironmentHealth CareAffordability and the Economy

Larson Applauds Agreement to End Surprise Medical Billing

December 14, 2020

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the announcement that a bipartisan, bicameral agreement has been reached to end surprise medical billing, putting patients first.

Issues:Health Care

House Passes Bill to Ensure Post-Kidney Transplant Medication is Covered by Medicare

December 10, 2020

Press Release

This week the House passed H.R. 2477, the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) Act of 2019.

Issues:Health Care

Larson Announces Additional Funding for CT Hospitals, Calls on Senate to Act on Additional Relief

July 21, 2020

Press Release

Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has allocated an additional $274 million in CARES Act funding to Connecticut hospitals.

Issues:COVID-19 ResourcesHealth CareLocal

Larson Applauds Federal Funding for COVID-19 Testing for InterCommunity Health Care

July 13, 2020

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the announcement that InterCommunity Health Care will receive $191,492 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to expand COVID-19 testing.

Issues:COVID-19 ResourcesHealth Care

Larson Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Restricting Contraceptive Access

July 8, 2020

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) condemned the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Trump Administration’s rule that allows employers to refuse to cover their employees’ birth control under their company health insurance plan.

Issues:Health CareReproductive Rights

Larson Votes for Transformative Infrastructure Package

July 1, 2020

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for HR 2, the Moving Forward Act.

Issues:Connecticut ManufacturingCrumbling FoundationsEconomyEducationHealth CareInfrastructure and TransportationAffordability and the EconomyLocalThe America Wins Act

Larson Votes to Expand Health Care, Lower Costs, Protect Those With Pre-Existing Conditions

June 29, 2020

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John B. Larson voted for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act, which passed the House.

Issues:Health Care

Larson Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Striking Down Louisiana Abortion Law

June 29, 2020

Press Release

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the Supreme Court's decision to uphold Roe V. Wade and overturn Louisiana's burdensome requirements for abortion clinics.

"Today's Supreme Court decision reaffirms that women have a constitutional right to make their own medical decisions. Reproductive rights are human rights and access to abortion should be treated no differently than any other medical service. Congress must continue to fight against unconstitutional attacks to restrict reproductive rights"

Issues:Health CareReproductive Rights