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Larson: The Time for the Ratification of the ERA is Now

March 17, 2021 Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for H.J.Res. 17, to remove the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).

Larson Votes for Equality Act

February 25, 2021 Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for legislation to ensure LGBTQ+ Americans are guaranteed full protections under the law.

Larson Votes for Meaningful Police Reform

June 25, 2020 Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.

Larson Votes for Emmett Till Antilynching Act

February 26, 2020 Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the House passage of H.R 35, The Emmett Till Antilynching Act.

Larson Votes for $4.5 Billion Funding Bill for Humanitarian Assistance at the Border

June 25, 2019 Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the $4.5 billion emergency supplemental funding to provide humanitarian assistance to migrant children and families at the border.

Larson, Blumenthal, Murphy Write Letter to Secretary Carson Demanding Action on Decrepit Housing Conditions in Hartford Complexes

February 1, 2019 Press Release

U.S. Representative John Larson (CT-1) and U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) wrote a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson, expressing their concerns with HUD’s failure to address the decrepit housing conditions of multiple HUD-assisted housing complexes in Hartford.

Larson: We Need to Focus on Comprehensive Solutions, Not Meaningless Partisan Votes

July 19, 2018 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the non-binding House Resolution 990:

Panel Discussion on impacts of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and Connecticut

July 9, 2018 Event

Puerto Rico is still recovering from the devastation left by Hurricane Maria as a new hurricane season is underway. The Administration’s response to this disaster and ongoing crisis has been abysmal. The individuals and families that are recovering still need our help. That is why I have called on FEMA and HUD to work together to find solutions for the citizens who lost their homes as a result of this storm.

Larson Calls Meeting With Secretary Carson and Clay Arsenal Residents

June 4, 2018 Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) issued the following statement after meeting with Housing and Urban Department (HUD) Secretary Dr. Ben Carson on the developments regarding the Clay Arsenal Renaissance Apartments and the recent decision by HUD to terminate the Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments to the property and specifically to the owner Emmanuel Ku.

Larson Condemns GOP ACA Repeal Proposal

March 8, 2017 Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the GOP ACA Repeal proposal