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Rep. Larson is fighting for fair tax reform.

The current Republican Plan, released in November 2017 is the opposite of that, it its an attack on Connecticut's Middle-Class. Read what Rep. Larson has done to oppose it below.

Following New Trump Tariffs on Prescription Drugs, Larson Calls for Vote to End Tax on American Consumers

September 26, 2025

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), a member of the House Trade Subcommittee, called for a full House vote on his bill to require Congressional approval before tariffs can be imposed on consumers, after the President announced plans for new tariffs on prescription drugs, trucks, and furniture.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's CommitteesHealth CareStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’ Tax Policy

Larson Stands Up to Protect Energy Cost Savings from Illegal Trump Rule

September 12, 2025

Press Release

East Hartford, CT - Following the Trump Administration’s covert move to illegally deny tax credits for energy efficient home improvements, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) wrote to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent demanding immediate IRS compliance with the law before homeowners face an erroneous tax increase.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's CommitteesEnergy And EnvironmentStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’ Tax Policy

Larson Calls for Action to Protect Households from Bank-Breaking Premium Hikes

September 11, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on last night’s announcement of double-digit health care premium hikes for Connecticut residents. Larson is a cosponsor of the Health Care Affordability Act to extend premium assistance for households who purchase health care plans on the Access Health CT exchange.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's CommitteesHealth CareStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’ Tax Policy

Larson Introduces Bill to Repeal Trump ‘Sick Tax’

September 3, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the introduction of the Protect Patients from Costly Care Act with Rep. Chris Pappas (NH-01), to repeal the Republican Budget’s costly Medicaid copay requirement and a provision barring Medicare from negotiating the price of certain prescriptions

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's CommitteesHealth CareStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’ Tax Policy

The Trump Administration is Investigating Workers’ Rights in Mexico While Demolishing Them At Home

September 2, 2025

In The News

Talking Points Memo: The Trump Administration is Investigating Workers’ Rights …

Just one minute before the White House distributed via email a new executive order further dismantling collective bargaining protections for U.S. federal workers, President Donald Trump’s Department of Labor made another, somewhat surprising announcement.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesForeign PolicyTax Policy

Larson Statement on Trump Tariffs Taking Effect

August 7, 2025

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), a member of the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement after President Trump’s tariffs took effect.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's CommitteesEconomyStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’ Tax Policy

Larson Joins Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness to Blast Trump Homelessness Order and Call for Action on Housing

August 4, 2025

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness’ call for action with federal and state leaders after President Trump issued a cruel executive order effectively criminalizing homelessness.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's CommitteesHousingStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’ Tax Policy

Larson and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Close Wealth Gap and Encourage Employee Ownership of Stock

July 24, 2025

Press Release

East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the introduction of the bipartisan SHARE Plan Act with his colleagues, Tom Suozzi (NY-03) and Mike Kelly (PA-16).

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's CommitteesLaborTax Policy

Larson and Ways and Means Democrats Demand Social Security Administration Correct the Record After Sending Misleading, Partisan Email

July 16, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) and every Democrat on the Ways and Means Committee demanded an immediate correction from the Social Security Administration (SSA) after a partisan email was sent to more than 90 million Americans falsely claiming Social Security benefits would no longer be taxed.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’ Tax Policy

Trade Subcommittee Democrats: Trump Failed to Deliver 90 Trade Deals in 90 Days

July 9, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and every Democrat on the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee released the following statement in response to President Trump’s failure to deliver 90 trade deals in the 90 days since he initially paused his reciprocal tariffs:

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesEconomyTax Policy

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