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Pratt & Whitney President Shane Eddy, Rep. Larson, Rep. Courtney, and President of Pratt & Whitney Military Engines Jill Albertelli

CT’s Pratt & Whitney lands $1.6B contract. Lawmakers say it protects ‘thousands of local jobs’

December 2, 2025

Hartford Courant: CT’s Pratt & Whitney lands $1.6B contract. Lawmakers say it p…

Pratt & Whitney has been awarded a $1.6 billion “undefinitized” contract action for sustainment of F135 engines, according to the company.

The engines power all “three variants of the F-35 Lightning II, the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft,” according to the East Hartford-based company.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyConnecticut ManufacturingConnecticut’s Defense IndustryDefenseEconomyLaborLocalSecuring Federal Funding

Larson, Courtney, DeLauro Applaud $1.6 Billion Federal Contract for Pratt & Whitney F135 Sustainment Work

December 2, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), and Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released the following statement applauding the $1.6 billion contract awarded by the Pentagon for Pratt & Whitney, with the majority of the work being performed in Connecticut.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyConnecticut ManufacturingConnecticut’s Defense IndustryDefenseEconomyLaborLocalSecuring Federal Funding

Larson Statement on Supreme Court Challenge to Trump’s Illegal, Cost-Raising Tariffs

November 5, 2025

Press Release

East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), a member of the House Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement after the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, a case challenging the President’s use of emergency powers to unilaterally impose tariffs.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's CommitteesEconomyJudicialStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’ Tax Policy

Larson Statement on Clean Energy Layoffs Across Connecticut

August 28, 2025

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after solar installer PosiGen announced plans to lay off most of their Connecticut workforce.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's CommitteesEconomyEnergy And EnvironmentLaborLocalStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Larson, Hoyle Call on Department of Labor to Protect Economic Data from Trump Meddling

August 26, 2025

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) and Rep. Val Hoyle (OR-04) led a group of their Democratic colleagues urging the Department of Labor to protect economic data from President Donald Trump’s political meddling.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's CommitteesEconomyLaborSocial SecurityStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Larson Blasts President Trump’s Attempt to Fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook

August 26, 2025

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on President Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. No president has ever fired a Federal Reserve Governor before, something the Supreme Court has signaled would be illegal.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's CommitteesEconomyStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Larson Statement on Trump Tariffs Taking Effect

August 7, 2025

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), a member of the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement after President Trump’s tariffs took effect.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's CommitteesEconomyStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’ Tax Policy

Rep. Larson and Connecticut House Speaker Matt Ritter with CNA graduates in Hartford

Larson, Ritter Join Harriott Community Healthcare Academy Ceremony Honoring More Than 70 CNA Graduates

August 1, 2025

Press Release

Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Connecticut House Speaker Matt Ritter joined other state and local leaders to honor the 72 Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) graduates from Harriott Community Healthcare Academy. This milestone is a landmark achievement for Connecticut’s health care workforce, which continues to face a dire shortage of qualified professionals.

Issues:EconomyHealth CareLocal

Larson Decries Supreme Court Decision Allowing Trump Administration to Dismantle the Department of Education

July 14, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement decrying the Supreme Court’s decision allowing the Trump Administration to proceed with dismantling the Department of Education while the President’s executive order is challenged in the lower courts.

Issues:EconomyJudicialStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Trade Subcommittee Democrats: Trump Failed to Deliver 90 Trade Deals in 90 Days

July 9, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and every Democrat on the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee released the following statement in response to President Trump’s failure to deliver 90 trade deals in the 90 days since he initially paused his reciprocal tariffs:

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesEconomyTax Policy

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