Press Releases
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November 9, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that he and Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) will be introducing legislation to nationalize the production and distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), medical supplies, testing, vaccines and more to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Issues:COVID-19 Resources
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October 27, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) cosponsored the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020.
Issues:Tax Policy
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October 27, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced a $680,760 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Winsted Area First Responders.
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October 13, 2020
Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that there will be a 1.3 percent cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits received beginning in January 2021.
Issues:Social Security
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October 7, 2020
On Thursday, October 8th at 12 PM, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) will meet with Hartford nonprofit, Mothers United Against Violence to discuss how they are addressing gun violence in Hartford in the absence of federal legislation.
Issues:Gun Violence PreventionLocal
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October 6, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned of severe and longstanding effects to the economy if an additional coronavirus relief package is not passed.
Issues:COVID-19 Resources
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October 2, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on a new study that shows how Social Security reduces inequality for working-age Americans.
Issues:Social Security
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October 2, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after President Trump and the First Lady tested positive for COVID-19.
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October 1, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the updated Heroes Act to provide more COVID relief to Americans. Larson released a statement in support of the bill yesterday.
Issues:COVID-19 Resources
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September 30, 2020
Today, House Ways and Means Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Chairman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) and Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (D-CT) announced that their Fairness for Seniors and People with Disabilities During COVID-19 Act was included in the updated version of The Heroes Act.