Press Releases

Larson Opposes Republican Bill to Nationalize Elections and Make it More Difficult for 21 Million Americans to Vote

February 11, 2026

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) opposed the so-called “SAVE America Act,” a Republican bill that advances President Trump’s call to “nationalize elections” and would make it harder for 21 million Americans to vote, including married women and deployed members of the Armed Forces.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’ Voting and Elections

Larson, House Democrats, Hand Trump Defeat on Cost-Raising Tariffs

February 11, 2026

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), a member of the House Trade Subcommittee, voted for H.J. Res. 72, a bipartisan resolution to end President Trump’s cost-raising tariffs on Canadian imports.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's CommitteesStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’ Tax Policy

Larson Statement on Trump Department of Justice’s Failed Indictment Attempt Against Democratic Lawmakers

February 11, 2026

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep, John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after a grand jury declined to indict six Democratic lawmakers for posting a video back in November reminding servicemembers they can refuse illegal orders.

Issues:JudicialStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

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

Larson, Ways and Means Democrats Introduce Resolution of Inquiry Probing ‘DOGE’ Election Interference Scheme at Social Security

February 11, 2026

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Washington, D.C. - Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced a Resolution of Inquiry with Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (MA-01), and every Democrat on the Ways and Means Committee.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesJudicialLaborSocial SecurityStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’ Voting and Elections

Larson Votes for Comprehensive Plan to Expand Access to Affordable Housing and Homeownership Opportunities

February 9, 2026

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act, a comprehensive bill to incentivize the construction of affordable housing units and expand access to homeownership opportunities.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's CommitteesHousingVeterans

Larson Requests Federal Investigation into JRK Property Holdings for Gross Mistreatment of Tenants at Concierge Apartments

February 6, 2026

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01)formally requested a federal investigation into JRK Property Holdings by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Issues:HousingJudicialLocal

Larson Secures Independent Review of Dangerous RFK Jr. Hepatitis B Vaccine Restrictions

February 5, 2026

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the launch of a Government Accountability Office (GAO) independent review of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine panel decision to stop recommending Hepatitis B immunizations for newborns.

Issues:Children and FamiliesCongressman Larson's CommitteesHealth CareStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Larson Moves to Block Trump Plan to Steal $10 Billion in Taxpayer Dollars from U.S. Treasury

February 4, 2026

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Washington, D.C. - Following news of President Trump’s unprecedented $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and the Treasury Department that he oversees, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and his Democratic colleagues on the House Ways and Means Committee introduced the Prevent Presidential Profiteering Act.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesJudicialStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’ Tax Policy

Ranking Members Larson, Neal, and Morelle

Ranking Member Larson in MS NOW: “Election deniers may have your Social Security data — thanks to DOGE and Elon Musk”

February 4, 2026

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Washington, D.C. - Following President Trump’s threats to “nationalize elections” and a court filing that revealed illegal ‘DOGE’ election interference efforts at Social Security, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) authored an op-ed in MS NOW, “Election deniers may have your Social Security data — thanks to DOGE and Elon Musk.”

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

Larson Votes Against Additional Funding for ICE

February 3, 2026

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against a government funding package that would continue funding for ICE, with no restrictions to rein in the agency’s abuses of power.

Issues:Human RightsImmigrationStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’