Press Releases

Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, State Rep. Mary Fortier, Bristol Fire Chief Richard Hart, Officer Alec Iurato, Rep. Larson, Chief of Police Mark Morello, and members of the Bristol City Council

Larson, Bysiewicz, Zoppo-Sassu Announce $3.15 Million in Federal Funding to Construct First Active Shooter Training Facility for First Responders in New England

February 18, 2026

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Bristol, CT – Last night, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $3.15 million in new federal funding for the Bristol Fire and Police Department, to construct the first active shooter training facility for first responders in New England.

Issues:Delivering for Connecticut’s First DistrictGrantsGun Violence PreventionLocalSecuring Federal Funding

Larson Statement on the Passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson

February 17, 2026

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East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of the civil rights leader, Reverend Jesse Jackson.

Issues:Human RightsVoting and Elections

Larson, Neal Condemn ICE Infiltration at Social Security

February 13, 2026

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East Hartford, CT – Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) and Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (MA-01) released a joint statement following reporting from WIRED that the Trump Administration is instructing Social Security workers to hand over appointment information to ICE.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesImmigrationSocial SecurityStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Larson Blasts Republican Coast Guard and TSA Shutdown to Shield ICE from Accountability

February 13, 2026

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East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement ahead of the Department of Homeland Security shutting down on Saturday due to a lapse in funding.

Issues:ImmigrationStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Pratt & Whitney President Shane Eddy, Rep. Larson, Rep. Courtney, and President of Pratt & Whitney Military Engines Jill Albertelli

Larson, Courtney, DeLauro Applaud $230 Million Contract for F135 Engine Production

February 12, 2026

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), and Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released the following statement on the U.S. Navy’s announcement of a $230.6 million contract to support the production of F135 engines.

Issues:Connecticut ManufacturingConnecticut’s Defense IndustryDefenseLaborLocalSecuring Federal Funding

Larson Votes Against Bill That Could Allow Domestic Abusers to Access Deadly Weapons

February 12, 2026

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against H.R. 2189, a bill that was supposed to ensure law enforcement could access nonlethal tools, like tasers, but included a loophole that could allow domestic abusers to access devices that can be transformed into functioning firearms.

Issues:Gun Violence PreventionTax Policy

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

February 11, 2026

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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