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Larson Celebrates Local Museums for America Grant Awardees

August 5, 2021 Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that three museums in Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District were awarded Museums for America grants by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Larson Votes for Critical Protections for Health Care and Social Service Workers

April 16, 2021 Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for Rep. Joe Courtney’s (CT-02) Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R. 1195).

Larson Statement on the 17th Anniversary of the September 11th Attacks

September 11, 2018 Press Release

Washington DC – Today, Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the 17th anniversary of the attacks on our country on September 11, 2001 that killed nearly 3,000 people on that morning.

Larson Applauds Election of Jim Himes as Chair of New Democrat Coalition

December 1, 2016 Press Release

Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement concerning the election of Rep. Jim Himes (CT-04) as Chairman of the New Democrat Coalition:

Larson Applauds Election of Linda Sánchez

December 1, 2016 Press Release

Washington – Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) nominated Rep. Linda Sánchez (CA-38) to serve as Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus for the 115th Congress. After her election, he released the following statement:

Larson Thanks Levin for Leadership

November 29, 2016 Press Release

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) thanked Rep. Sandy Levin (MI-09) for his years of service as Ranking Member of the Ways and Means Committee:

Larson on White House Appointment of Steve Bannon

November 14, 2016 Press Release

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) reacted to the announcement that President-Elect Donald Trump had appointed Breitbart News Chairman Steve Bannon as his Chief Strategist:

Larson Statement on the Death of Former Israeli President Shimon Peres

September 28, 2016 Press Release

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the death of Former Israeli President Shimon Peres:

Larson Remembers Muhammad Ali

June 9, 2016 Press Release

Washington – Yesterday evening, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) took the floor of the House of Representatives to reflect on the legacy of Muhammad Ali and his own chance meeting with the Champ in East Hartford, CT.

Larson Commends Reps. Johnson and Lewis on Receiving the Congressional Patriot Award

March 16, 2016 Press Release

Washington – Last night, the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) awarded the first Congressional Patriot Awards to Reps. Sam Johnson (TX-03) and John Lewis (GA-05) in a ceremony at the Library of Congress.