Press Releases
May 13, 2016
Washington – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016. While the bipartisan package creates new grant programs and authorizes new studies to try to address the nation’s ongoing opioid and heroin epidemic, it fails to provide the necessary financial resources to ensure everyone can get the help they need.
Issues:Health Care
May 12, 2016
Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) testified before the Tax Policy Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee about his proposals to support volunteer firefighters and first responders, encourage job creation in Promise Zones, and ensure companies are able to donate all of their profits to charity through foundations like Connecticut-based Newman’s Own.
May 11, 2016
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John B. Larson (D-CT) released the following statement on the passage of the Social Impact Partnership Bill in the House Committee on Ways & Means.
May 10, 2016
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John B. Larson (D-CT) and Congressman Pat Tiberi (R-OH) introduced the Research & Experimentation Advances Competitiveness at Home (REACH) Act.
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May 6, 2016
East Hartford, CT – In recognition of National Small Business Week, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) met with Connecticut entrepreneurs and small business startups in East Hartford yesterday.
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April 25, 2016
HARTFORD – Today, amid National Reentry Week, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), U.S.
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April 25, 2016
East Hartford, CT – Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), co-chair of the Joint Strike Fighter Caucus, visited Pratt & Whitney to view the model F-35 and F135 engine displayed throughout the weekend.
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April 20, 2016
Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) was recognized for receiving a perfect score on last years Voting Record from NETWORK: A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby. NETWORK recognizes lawmakers who fight for social and economic equality.
Issues:Human Rights
April 20, 2016
Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) called again for Speaker Paul Ryan and Republican Leadership to act now to prevent Puerto Rico from defaulting on its bond payments.
April 19, 2016
Washington – Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Elizabeth Esty (CT-05) today applauded the Senate’s Approval of the Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook Wild and Scenic River Act.
Issues:Energy And Environment