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March 15, 2017
Building on a nearly decade-long, community-driven effort, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Elizabeth Esty (CT-5), joined by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative John Larson (CT-1), reintroduced their Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook Wild and Scenic River Act.
Issues:Energy And EnvironmentLocal
March 13, 2017
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after an analysis from the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management detailing how the Republican plan will impact Connecticut and the release of the Congressional Budget Office’s score of the bill were released
Issues:Health CareLocal
Event Date:
Sunday, March 12, 2017 – 01:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Address:
216 Addison Road
Glastonbury, Connecticut 06033
United States
Rep. Larson will be holding a Town Hall
March 8, 2017
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the GOP ACA Repeal proposal
Issues:Health CareHuman RightsLocal
March 6, 2017
After hearing from concerned Connecticut residents and farmers that foreign-grown tobacco products are being mislabeled as “Connecticut” products, U.S. Representative John Larson (CT-1), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and U.S. Representative Joe Courtney (CT-2) called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to take action to enforce existing regulations on tobacco labeling and prevent foreign competitors from undercutting Connecticut growers.
March 2, 2017
Today, the CEO’s of Aetna, The Hartford, and Travelers announced that over the next 5 years their companies will be dedicating a combined $50 million to help the City of Hartford. Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement in response.
Issues:Local
February 27, 2017
Today, the House of Representatives approved legislation codifying the National Park Service’s authority to utilize the historic brownstones next to the East Armory for the Coltsville National Historic Park’s visitor center.
Issues:ColtsvilleLocal
Event Date:
Saturday, February 4, 2017 – 05:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Address:
Mark Twain House Lincoln Financial Auditorium
351 Farmington Ave
Hartford, Connecticut 06105
United States
On Saturday, February 4th, I will host a community discussion with leaders of the Muslim, Jewish, and Christian communities in the First District in order to facilitate a dialogue on the recent executive order issued by the Trump Administration.
February 3, 2017
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Congressman Tom Rooney (R-FL) co-chairmen of the House F-35 Caucus, released the following statement after Lockheed Martin announced it will be driving down the costs of its F-35 aircraft program.
Event Date:
Saturday, January 28, 2017 – 10:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Address:
840 Main St.
Raymond Library
East Hartford, Connecticut 06108
United States
You're Invited:
Congressman John Larson is hosting a public forum to discuss his I-84 and I-91 Tunnel Proposal. The forum will take place on January 28th at 10 am at the Raymond Library in East Hartford. Please call 860-278-8888 with any questions.



