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Washington - Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of First Lieutenant Christopher Rogan of Berlin:

Washington – Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Senator Richard Blumenthal announced the National Historic Landmark designation for the Harriet Beecher Stowe House in Hartford. The renowned author of Uncle Tom's Cabin lived in her Hartford home from 1873 until her death in 1896.

Hartford, CT - This year Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) will hold the annual Congressional Arts Competition on Thursday, April 4th. Open to first district high school students only, the student who wins first prize this year will not only have their work hung in Washington D.C., but will also receive a $12,000 scholarship to the Savannah College of Art!

Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today after the announcement of finalists for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service.

Hartford, CT – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and the Connecticut Delegation issued the following statement in support of Governor Malloy's application for an emergency declaration:

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and the Connecticut Delegation issued a statement in response to the White House's recent announcement that the Presidential Citizens Medal will be awarded posthumously to the six educators who were killed in the Newtown massacre.

Washington, DC – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and the Connecticut House Delegation today applauded the appointment of Judith Stein, founder and executive director of the Center for Medicare Advocacy in Willimantic, to the Bipartisan Long-Term Care Commission.

Washington, DC — Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Connecticut's Congressional Delegation released the following statement today applauding the announcement Connecticut will be receiving $71.8 million that may be used to repair homes and businesses damaged by Hurricane Sandy, and to upgrade and repair critical infrastructure.