Press Releases

Larson, House Democrats Defeat Constitutional Amendment to Force Cuts to Social Security and Medicare

March 18, 2026

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Democrats defeated House Republicans’ so-called “Balanced Budget Amendment,” which would propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to force deep cuts to programs across the federal government, including Social Security and Medicare.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesHealth CareJudicialSocial SecurityStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

CONNSTEP President and CEO Beatriz Gutierrez, Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen, Inc. President & CEO William Smith, and Rep. Larson

Larson Announces $350,000 in New Federal Funding to Grow Connecticut’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Industry and Invest in American-Made, Affordable Clean Energy

March 13, 2026

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Windsor, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $350,000 in new federal funding for CONNSTEP at Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen, Inc. in Windsor, to strengthen the competitiveness of Connecticut’s small and medium-sized manufacturers and grow the state’s hydrogen and fuel cell energy industry.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's CommitteesDelivering for Connecticut’s First DistrictEnergy And EnvironmentGrantsLocalSecuring Federal FundingTax Policy

Larson, Reed Introduce ACTION for National Service Act to Expand Service Opportunities for Young People and Take on Student Debt Crisis

March 12, 2026

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Washington, D.C. - Today, during AmeriCorps Week, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) reintroduced the America’s Call to Improve Opportunities Now (ACTION) for National Service Act to expand access to national and community service opportunities for young people and reduce the burden of student loan debt.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's CommitteesEducationNational ServiceStudent Debt Relief Resources Tax Policy

Democracy Forward President and CEO Skye Perryman, Rep. Linda Sanchez, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal, Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson, AFT Secretary Treasurer Fedrick Ingram, Alliance for Retired Americans Executive Director Richard Fiesta

Following Bombshell Reporting on ‘DOGE’ Data Theft, Larson and Neal Demand Answers and Accountability from Commissioner Bisignano

March 12, 2026

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) and Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (MA-01) called upon Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank Bisignano to finally give Congress and the American people the transparency they deserve after another whistleblower made shocking allegations on key data being mishandled at SSA.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesJudicialSocial SecurityStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Pratt & Whitney President Shane Eddy, Rep. Larson, Rep. Courtney, and President of Pratt & Whitney Military Engines Jill Albertelli

Larson, Courtney, DeLauro, Himes Applaud $256 Million Contract Modification for F135 Production in East Hartford and Cromwell

March 11, 2026

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East Hartford, CT – Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Jim Himes (CT-04) applauded the U.S. Navy’s announcement of a $256 million contract modification to support F135 engine production work in East Hartford and Cromwell.

Issues:Connecticut ManufacturingConnecticut’s Defense IndustryDefenseDelivering for Connecticut’s First DistrictLocalSecuring Federal Funding

Rep. Larson, East Hartford Mayor Connor S. Martin, Fire Chief Kevin Munson, Town Councilor John Morrison, and members of the East Hartford Fire Department

Larson and Mayor Connor Martin Announce $1 Million in Federal Funding for East Hartford Fire Department to Replace Station 2 and Combat House Fires

March 11, 2026

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East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and East Hartford Mayor Connor S. Martin announced $1 million in new federal funding for the East Hartford Fire Department to replace the town’s outdated Fire Station 2 and offer new firefighter training to better combat house fires.

Issues:Delivering for Connecticut’s First DistrictGrantsInfrastructure and TransportationLocalSecuring Federal Funding

Ranking Members Larson, Neal, and Morelle

Larson, Neal Blast Another Damning Whistleblower Allegation Against ‘DOGE’ and Social Security

March 10, 2026

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) and Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (MA-01) released the following statement after the Washington Post reported that another whistleblower has accused a former DOGE employee of illegally copying two Social Security databases onto an unsecured thumb drive for personal gain.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesSocial SecurityStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Larson, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Tax Relief and Lower College Costs for AmeriCorps Volunteers

March 9, 2026

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Washington, D.C. – Kicking off AmeriCorps Week, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Don Bacon (NE-02) introduced the bipartisan Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax Relief Act.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's CommitteesEducationNational ServiceTax Policy

Larson Votes Against Latest Republican Effort to Fund ICE

March 5, 2026

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against Republicans’ bill that would fund the Department of Homeland Security with no restrictions to rein in ICE’s abuses of power.

Issues:Human RightsImmigrationStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Larson Votes to Remove U.S. Armed Forces from Iran

March 5, 2026

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Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for H.Con.Res.38, a bipartisan war powers resolution to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran after President Trump authorized a strike against Iran that resulted in the death of servicemembers.

Issues:Foreign PolicyStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’