Technology

LARSON CITES WINS FOR THE FIRST DISTRICT AND CONNECTICUT WITH PASSAGE OF DEFENSE BILL

May 24, 2018

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after voting for the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Issues:DefenseEconomyForeign PolicyAffordability and the EconomyLocalTechnology

Larson Statement on the FCC Vote on Net Neutrality Roll Backs

December 14, 2017

Press Release

Washington D.C. – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) vote to roll back the 2015 Open Internet Order and prevent states from implementing their own regulations that could surpass the federal protections for broadband consumers.

Issues:Technology

Larson, Murphy, Blumenthal Applaud $2.7 Million Federal Grant for United Technologies Research Center in East Hartford

September 14, 2016

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Hartford, CT – Rep John B. Larson joined Sens. Murphy and Blumenthal in applauding a major $2.7 million DOE grant for UTRC.

Issues:Connecticut ManufacturingGrantsAffordability and the EconomyTechnology

Investing in Innovation

For over a century, the Hartford area has been home to some of our nation’s greatest innovators and inventers. Whether it’s giants like Pratt & Whitney or the vital ecosystem of small & medium size manufacturers, our community continues to prosper because of new ideas and historic breakthroughs.

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Larson, Blumenthal, Murphy, Courtney, and DeLauro Announce $1.5 Billion Contract for Pratt & Whitney to Make 10th Batch of F-35 Engines

July 8, 2016

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Hartford, CT – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) along with Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Reps. Joe Courtney (CT-02) and Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) announced that the U.S. Department of Defense is awarding Pratt & Whitney a $1.5 billion contract for the 10th batch of low-rate initial production engines (LRIP 10) used to power the F-35 fighter jet.

Issues:Connecticut ManufacturingConnecticut’s Defense IndustryDefenseGrantsAffordability and the EconomyTechnology

Larson Tours UTRC to See How Permanent Extension of the R&D Tax Credit Impacts Job Creation and Innovation

March 11, 2016

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) toured United Technologies Research Center to view some of the current advances they are making in advanced material analysis, virtual reality, and countless other exciting fields.

Issues:Connecticut ManufacturingAffordability and the EconomyTechnology

LARSON STATEMENT ON THE RELEASE OF THE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION BOARD REPORT

August 26, 2003

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