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ICYMI: Larson Fights for Immediate COVID Relief for Americans

February 10, 2021 Press Release

Hartford, CT – During today’s House Ways and Means Committee mark-up of the American Rescue Plan, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) pushed back on Republicans on the Committee who said more relief wasn’t needed and highlighted the pleas of his own constituents to act now.   

Issues:
COVID-19 Resources, Jobs and the Economy

Larson Announces $20,000 Grant to Real Art Ways in Hartford

February 9, 2021 Press Release
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced a $20,000 grant from the National Endowment of the Arts to Real Art Ways in Hartford.
Issues:
Grants, Local

Larson: Pandemic Reinforces Career Long Fight for Family Leave

February 8, 2021 Press Release
Last week, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Appropriations Committee Chairman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) in introducing the FAMILY Act. The FAMILY Act would create a national paid family and medical leave program.
Issues:
Health Care, Jobs and the Economy

Larson Joins Ways and Means Democrats to Introduce Bold Legislation to Address Climate Change

February 5, 2021 Press Release
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures Mike Thompson (CA-05), House Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal (MA-01), and the entire Democratic membership of the Committee in introducing the GREEN Act.
Issues:
Energy & Environment, Tax Policy

Larson Votes to Expand Apprenticeship Programs, Critical to Rebuilding Our Economy

February 5, 2021 Press Release
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the National Apprenticeship Act of 2021, which would create nearly 1 million new apprenticeships across the country.
Issues:
Connecticut Manufacturing, Economy, Education, Jobs and the Economy

Larson Applauds $40 Million in Federal Funding Allocated to CT Hospitals

February 5, 2021 Press Release
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the announcement that $40 million in federal funding was allocated to hospitals in Connecticut.
Issues:
COVID-19 Resources, Health Care, Local

Larson Votes to Remove Rep. Taylor Greene from Committee Assignments

February 4, 2021 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted to remove Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from her committee assignments.

Larson Statement on East Hartford Mayor Leclerc’s Announcement That She Is Not Seeking Re-Election

February 4, 2021 Press Release
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after East Hartford Mayor Marcia A. Leclerc announced that she will not be seeking re-election.
Issues:
Local

Reps. Larson and Courtney Introduce New Legislation to Support Residents with Crumbling Foundations & Contact IRS About Additional Tax Assistance

February 4, 2021 Press Release
The Tax Assistance for Crumbling Foundations Act would provide federal tax assistance to victims of the crumbling foundations crisis.
Issues:
Crumbling Foundations, Local, Tax Policy

Larson Named Chair of the Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Again

February 2, 2021 Press Release
Today it was announced that Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) will serve as Chairman of the Social Security Subcommittee again.
Issues:
Congressman Larson's Committees, Seniors: Social Security & Medicare

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