Press Releases
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May 5, 2021
The Connecticut Congressional Delegation, Governor Ned Lamont, and the Connecticut Department of Public Health today announced that 27 municipalities and local health departments in Connecticut have been selected by the state to share in more than $13 million in federal grant money to be used to form partnerships between local health, community organizations, and vaccine providers to promote and increase vaccine equity.
Issues:COVID-19 Resources
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May 4, 2021
Today, the co-chairs of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Caucus announced strong, bipartisan support for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program.
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April 29, 2021
Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), was joined by Ken Corbin (Commissioner of the Wage & Investment Division and Chief Taxpayer Experience Officer for the Internal Revenue Service) for an event to highlight the direct benefits made possible by the American Rescue Plan and to answer questions on how people can access the benefits.
Issues:COVID-19 ResourcesLocal
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April 28, 2021
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after President Joe Biden’s address to the Joint Session of Congress.
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April 26, 2021
Through the American Rescue Plan, it is estimated at least an additional $85 million dollars annually will become available to help make insurance affordable for CT residents for plan years 2021 and 2022.
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April 23, 2021
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the passing of Jeanne (Miller) Ciotto, the wife of the late Biagio (Billy) Ciotto.
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April 21, 2021
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for H.R. 1333, the NO BAN Act. This legislation expands the Immigration and Nationality’s Act’s nondiscrimination provisions to prohibit discrimination based on religion.
Issues:Immigration
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April 21, 2021
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) participated in the Ways and Means Committee Hearing “In Their Own Words: Paid Leave, Child Care, & an Economy That Failed Women” and called for the passage of Rep. Rosa DeLauro’s (CT-03) FAMILY Act.
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April 21, 2021
The Connecticut Delegation and Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is proposing to dedicate up to $11 million in federal funding Connecticut has received for COVID-19 recovery efforts toward the expansion of programs that connect students to high-quality summer enrichment and recreational opportunities, with an emphasis on communities and children who were most impacted by the pandemic.
Issues:COVID-19 ResourcesEducation
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April 21, 2021
Funding from American Rescue Plan Larson Helped Pass Will Help Child Care Providers Open Safely, Keep Workers on Payroll and Help Hardworking Families Cover Costs
Issues:COVID-19 ResourcesLocal