Press Releases
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August 13, 2025
Washington D.C. - Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Senators Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-06), former Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley, and advocates from across the country for a virtual national town hall ahead of the 90th anniversary of Social Security. Together, the speakers called for Congress to act to protect and enhance Social Security and preserve the program for years to come.
Issues:Social Security
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August 11, 2025
East Hartford, CT – Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement opposing EJ Antoni’s nomination for Commissioner of Labor Statistics. Antoni is a Project 2025 contributor who has called for shutting down Social Security.
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August 8, 2025
East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Trump Administration canceled $62.5 million in Solar for All grant funding Connecticut received last year. This funding was authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act that Rep. Larson helped author and pass in 2022.
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August 8, 2025
East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) sent a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Doug Collins demanding detailed data on the impact of workforce cuts on veteran access to care and benefits at the Newington VA Clinic.
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August 7, 2025
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.
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August 7, 2025
East Hartford, CT – Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Social Security Administration’s Chief Actuary released a report revealing the Republican Budget would speed up the insolvency of the Social Security Trust Funds.
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August 6, 2025
East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined his Democratic colleagues to introduce the Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act, which would guarantee the right to abortion care at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This week, the Trump Administration announced an abortion ban for veterans seeking care through the VA, even in cases of rape or incest.
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August 5, 2025
East Windsor, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $750,000 in federal funding for the Connecticut Trolley Museum to complete a series of renovations aimed at transforming the museum into a living history destination.
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August 4, 2025
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.
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August 1, 2025
East Hartford, CT – Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after President Trump fired the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Erika McEntarfer. The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides data for the annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for seniors on Social Security.