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Larson and Tong Condemn Trump Administration List Targeting Congressman Larson and Immigrant Advocates Over Criticism of ICE Abuses

September 17, 2025

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Attorney General William Tong responded to the Trump Department of Homeland Security’s statement targeting Rep. Larson and immigrant advocates for speaking out against ICE’s abusive tactics – including recent raids in Newington and Southington, Connecticut. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to defending constitutional rights and holding the Trump Administration accountable for its attacks on free speech and civil liberties.

Issues:Human RightsImmigrationLocalStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Connecticut Delegation Demands EPA Withdraw Proposal to Gut Critical Health and Safety Protections

September 17, 2025

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut Congressional delegation sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin urging him to withdraw his proposal rescinding the 2009 endangerment finding that determined greenhouse gas emissions pose a serious risk to Americans’ health and well-being.

Issues:Energy And EnvironmentLocalStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Rep. Larson responds to White House attack

Larson Responds to White House Attack: “I Stand Up for the People I’m Sworn to Serve. Maybe the President Should Too.”

August 28, 2025

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) responded to the Trump White House’s social media attack after he stood with the Newington community reeling from Saturday’s ICE raids.

Issues:Human RightsImmigrationLocalStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

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’

Connecticut Delegation Announces Over $7 Million in Federal Funding for Connecticut Airports

August 25, 2025

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, the Connecticut Congressional delegation announced that Bradley International Airport and Tweed-New Haven Airport have received over $7 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Issues:GrantsInfrastructure and TransportationLocal

Rep. Larson and Senator Blumenthal with workers at the Newington VA

Larson, Blumenthal Call Out Trump Attacks on Veterans Care and Workers at the Newington VA

August 22, 2025

Press Release

Newington, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) visited the Newington VA campus to call out the Trump Administration’s illegal termination of collective bargaining for workers, the cancellation of approved maternity leave for expecting parents, and ‘DOGE’ mass firings that have created severe staff shortages at every VA facility nationwide.

Issues:LaborLocalStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’ Veterans

Rep. Larson, Command Chief Warrant Officer 5 Patrick Nelligan, and U.S. Army veteran Sherri Vogt

Larson Presents Bristol Veteran with Meritorious Service Medal and Legion of Merit Retirement Award

August 21, 2025

Press Release

Bristol, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) presented the Meritorious Service Medal and Legion of Merit Retirement Award to Bristol veteran Patrick Nelligan, in recognition of his forty-two years of military service.

Issues:LocalVeterans

Rep. Larson with Connecticut Foodshare President & CEO Jason Jakubowski, staff, and volunteers at Hockanum Park in East Hartford

Larson Visits Connecticut Foodshare Mobile Pantry in East Hartford, Urges Federal Action to Support Food Banks

August 18, 2025

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) visited the Connecticut Foodshare Mobile Pantry site at Hockanum Park in East Hartford and called for federal action to support food banks.

Issues:LocalStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Larson Statement on Announcement of $53 Million in Federal Funding for Connecticut Farmers

August 16, 2025

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the announcement that Connecticut farmers will receive $53 million in federal disaster assistance.

Issues:GrantsLocalSecuring Federal Funding

Larson, Murphy, and Connecticut Delegation Call for Serious Investment in Coast Guard Academy Facilities

August 14, 2025

Press Release

Hartford, CT — Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, and the entire Connecticut Congressional delegation urged the United States Coast Guard to commit to modernizing campus infrastructure at the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA).

Issues:EducationLocal

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