Economy

Larson, Tiberi Introduce Legislation To Increase Research and Development ASC Tax Incentive

May 10, 2016

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John B. Larson (D-CT) and Congressman Pat Tiberi (R-OH) introduced the Research & Experimentation Advances Competitiveness at Home (REACH) Act.

Issues:Connecticut ManufacturingEconomyAffordability and the Economy

Rep. Larson inspects the work of entrepreneurs in CCAT’s incubator program.

Larson Celebrates Small Business Week with Local Entrepreneurs

May 6, 2016

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – In recognition of National Small Business Week, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) met with Connecticut entrepreneurs and small business startups in East Hartford yesterday.

Issues:Connecticut ManufacturingEconomyAffordability and the Economy

Larson Calls for Immediate Action on Puerto Rico's Ongoing Crisis

April 20, 2016

Press Release

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) called again for Speaker Paul Ryan and Republican Leadership to act now to prevent Puerto Rico from defaulting on its bond payments.

Issues:EconomyAffordability and the Economy

Larson Asks Speaker Ryan for Action on Puerto Rican Debt Crisis

March 8, 2016

Press Release

Hartford – On Friday, March 4^th, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) issued a letter to Speaker Paul Ryan urging swift action to prevent Puerto Rico from defaulting on its bond payments.

Issues:EconomyAffordability and the Economy

Larson Meets with Community Leaders to Discuss Puerto Rico Debt Crisis

February 17, 2016

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) met with community leaders within the First District to discuss the impact of Puerto Rico’s ongoing debt crisis.

Issues:Economy

Larson Votes in Favor of Omnibus Legislation

December 18, 2015

Press Release

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), voted in favor of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 that will fund the government for the next year and prevent another shutdown.

Issues:EconomyTax Policy

Larson: "Time for Progress"

December 17, 2015

Press Release

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined President Obama in supporting the passage of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, which included billions in tax breaks for working families via the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit, as well as the Brady/Larson R&D Tax Credit and the Johnson/Larson Wrongful Convictions Tax Relief legislation.

Issues:EconomyAffordability and the EconomyTax Policy

Larson Votes for Bipartisan Budget Agreement

October 28, 2015

Press Release

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted in favor of H.R. 1314, the Bipartisan Budget Agreement.

“I commend Speaker Boehner and Democratic Leader Pelosi for reaching an agreement that alleviates some of the devastating sequestration cuts and protects the full faith and credit of the United States,” said Larson.

Issues:EconomyAffordability and the Economy

Larson Votes to Avoid Government Shutdown

September 30, 2015

Press Release

Washington - Rep. John B. Larson released the following statement on his vote to prevent a costly government shutdown.

Issues:Economy

Larson on the Default Prevention Act

September 10, 2015

Press Release

Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) issued the following statement on the markup of the Default Prevention Act.

Issues:EconomyTax Policy