Press Releases

Larson Applauds Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee Actions Blocking Harmful Trump Rules and Boosting Social Security’s Customer-Service Funding

July 8, 2020

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House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee’s approval of $13 billion for the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) FY 2021 budget with an increase of $100 million above FY 2020.

Issues:Social Security

Larson Votes for Transformative Infrastructure Package

July 1, 2020

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for HR 2, the Moving Forward Act.

Issues:Connecticut ManufacturingCrumbling FoundationsEconomyEducationHealth CareInfrastructure and TransportationAffordability and the EconomyLocalThe America Wins Act

Larson, Courtney Amendments to Support Residents with Crumbling Foundations Pass in House Infrastructure Bill

July 1, 2020

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) and Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) announced that two provisions they authored in support of Connecticut residents impacted by crumbling foundations passed in the House of Representatives. The provisions were included as part of the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2), the sweeping infrastructure investment bill that would invest more than $1.5 trillion in proposals to modernize and rebuild communities in eastern Connecticut and across the country. A third provision authored by Rep.

Issues:Crumbling Foundations

Larson Votes to Expand Health Care, Lower Costs, Protect Those With Pre-Existing Conditions

June 29, 2020

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John B. Larson voted for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act, which passed the House.

Issues:Health Care

Larson Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Striking Down Louisiana Abortion Law

June 29, 2020

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Washington, DC – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the Supreme Court's decision to uphold Roe V. Wade and overturn Louisiana's burdensome requirements for abortion clinics.

"Today's Supreme Court decision reaffirms that women have a constitutional right to make their own medical decisions. Reproductive rights are human rights and access to abortion should be treated no differently than any other medical service. Congress must continue to fight against unconstitutional attacks to restrict reproductive rights"

Issues:Health CareReproductive Rights

Murphy, Blumenthal, Larson, DeLauro, Hayes Announce $11.3 Million in New Funding to Support Head Start Programs

June 26, 2020

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HARTFORD—U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representatives John Larson (CT-1), Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) and Jahana Hayes (CT-5) announced $13,485,100 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to Head Start programs in the Greater Hartford and New Britain area.

Issues:Education

Larson Votes for Meaningful Police Reform

June 25, 2020

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Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.

Issues:Human RightsJudicial

Larson, Davis Urge SSA to Examine COVID-19 Long-Term Health Effects on Americans

June 25, 2020

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Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (D-CT) and Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Chairman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) sent a letter to Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Andrew Saul, urging SSA to work with NASEM to advise the agency on the long-term health effects of COVID-19, the effectiveness and availability of treatments, and how to best evaluate the long-term impact of the virus on survivors’ ability to work.

Issues:COVID-19 ResourcesSocial Security

Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John Larson, Congresswoman Moore, and Congressman Brian Higgins Seek Response from the Social Security Commissioner Following Report on the Impact of Social Security Office Closures on Communities

June 24, 2020

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Last week, the Social Security Advisory Board (SSAB) released an insightful report, detailing the impact of Social Security field offices on its beneficiaries and other stakeholders. To follow up on these efforts, today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Chairman John Larson, and Congressman Brian Higgins sent a letter to the Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner, Andrew Saul, asking for a response to the troubling findings from the SSAB’s report. The Members released the following statement:

Issues:Social Security

Community Conversation on Racism and Police Reform

June 19, 2020

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On Monday, June 22nd at 12 PM, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) will host a community conversation on racism and police reform. He will be joined by State Representative Brandon McGee, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Urban League of Greater Hartford David Hopkins, and youth from the Greater Hartford Youth Leadership Academy.