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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.

Larson, Courtney Amendments to Support Residents with Crumbling Foundations Pass in the House

September 15, 2017

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) and Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) announced three amendments they authored in support of support Connecticut residents impacted by crumbling foundations passed in the House of Representatives. The amendments were added to an omnibus appropriations bill to fund the federal government which passed the House today. These amendments represent the first time that a full chamber of Congress has passed measures related to crumbling foundations in Connecticut.

Issues:Infrastructure and TransportationLocalTax PolicyCrumbling Foundations

Larson, Courtney Meet with Treasury Secretary on Crumbling Foundations

September 11, 2017

Press Release

Today, Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) and Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) met with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy David Kautter at the Department of the Treasury headquarters in Washington, D.C. to discuss assistance for north-central Connecticut residents impacted by crumbling concrete foundation.

Issues:LocalTax PolicyCrumbling Foundations

Larson, Reichert Introduce Philanthropic Enterprise Act

June 29, 2017

Press Release

Reps. John Larson (D-CT) and Dave Reichert (R-WA) recently introduced the Philanthropic Enterprise Act, which would make it easier for private sector companies to contribute to philanthropic causes in their communities, the country, and around the globe.

Issues:Tax Policy

National Taxpayer Advocate Engages IRS Following Larson/Courtney Letter

May 24, 2017

Press Release

Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Joe Courtney (CT-02) received a response from the National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson following a request for assistance formally made to Ms. Olson’s office last week.

Issues:LocalTax PolicyCrumbling Foundations

Larson and Courtney Get National Taxpayer Advocate to Agree to Intercede on Behalf of Homeowners Affected by Crumbling Foundations

May 19, 2017

Press Release

Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Joe Courtney (CT-02) heard from the National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson, that they are requesting federal tax relief for homeowners harmed by the crumbling foundation problem that has struck communities in Eastern Connecticut. After ongoing efforts led by Courtney, Larson spoke directly with Olson at a Ways & Means Oversight Subcommittee hearing Friday morning.

Issues:LocalTax PolicyCrumbling Foundations

Larson: We Need to Work Together on Tax Reform

May 18, 2017

Press Release

Today, the Ways and Means Committee met for the first time as a full committee on the GOP tax reform blueprint. Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the hearing

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesTax Policy

Larson Statement on Republicans Refusal to Order Release of Trump's Tax Returns

March 28, 2017

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Ways and Means Republicans blocked Rep. Bill Pascrell’s (NJ-09) Resolution of Inquiry, in the Ways and Means Committee. This measure would require the Department of Treasury to release President Trump’s tax returns over the last ten years.

Issues:Tax Policy

Larson, Reichert Introduce Bill to Support Volunteer Firefighters and EMS Personnel

March 16, 2017

Press Release

This week, Reps. John B. Larson (D-CT) and Dave Reichert (R-WA) introduced the Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act of 2017 (VRIPA), a bipartisan bill that would provide a tax exemption on the benefits volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel receive from their communities.

Issues:LocalTax Policy

Rep. Larson visits firefighters in East Hartford

Larson Proposes Tax Break for First Responders

September 14, 2016

Press Release

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced an amendment to provide a tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and other first responders.

Issues:Tax Policy

Larson Votes in Favor of Omnibus Legislation

December 18, 2015

Press Release

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), voted in favor of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 that will fund the government for the next year and prevent another shutdown.

Issues:EconomyTax Policy

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