Press Releases

Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of former State Senator Joe Harper.

Ranking Member Larson Opening Statement at Social Security Subcommittee Hearing on the Future of the Social Security Number

Today, Representatives John Larson (CT-1), Joe Courtney (CT-2), Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Jim Himes (CT-4), and Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) and U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.)applauded $1,015,900 in federal funding from the National Endowment of the Arts to support historical societies, museums, performances, and exhibitions across the state.

Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of Former Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Eunice Groark.

Last week, the Connecticut Congressional Delegation sent a letter to United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar expressing their opposition to the Trump administration’s proposed changes to the Title X program, which ensures that people have access to reproductive healthcare.

Yesterday, Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) along with U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), the Connecticut House delegation, and congressional gun violence prevention leaders held a press conference with Team 26 to call on Congress to take action and pass commonsense legislation to prevent gun violence.

Last week, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) celebrated the enactment of his bill, the Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act (HR 4547), into law with Disability Rights Connecticut.

Last night, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the winner of the First Congressional District Art Competition.