Press Releases

Larson on the Windfall Elimination Provision

March 22, 2016

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) served as the ranking member of the Ways and Means Committee Hearing on Social Security and Public Servants, where he reviewed testimony regarding the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act (H.R. 711). This bill would adjust the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), which currently affects over 1.5 million people who see their Social Security benefits cut because they have worked in both the public and private sectors.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesSocial Security

Coltsville sits alongside the banks of the Connecticut River

Larson on Passage of Coltsville Clarification

March 22, 2016

Press Release

Washington – Today, the House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation clarifying the National Park Service’s authority to establish the Coltsville National Park headquarters in the historic brownstones next to the East Armory.

Issues:Coltsville

Larson on Brussels Terror Attacks

March 22, 2016

Press Release

Washington –Today, explosions rocked an airport terminal and subway in Brussels, leaving at least three dozen killed and over one hundred more injured. Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) issued the following statement.

Issues:Foreign Policy

Larson Votes Against Anti-Immigrant Resolution

March 17, 2016

Press Release

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on his vote against H. Res. 639, which will allow Speaker Paul Ryan (WI-01) to file a brief with the Supreme Court in the case of United States v. Texas on behalf of the entire House of Representatives.

Issues:Immigration

Pictured right to left: Rep. Larson, Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23), Rep. Lewis, Rep. Johnson, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (CA-12), Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04), and BPC President Jason Grumet.

Larson Commends Reps. Johnson and Lewis on Receiving the Congressional Patriot Award

March 16, 2016

Press Release

Washington – Last night, the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) awarded the first Congressional Patriot Awards to Reps. Sam Johnson (TX-03) and John Lewis (GA-05) in a ceremony at the Library of Congress.

Issues:History

Larson on Merrick Garland's Selection as SCOTUS Nominee

March 16, 2016

Press Release

Washington – Today, President Barack Obama announced Merrick Garland as his candidate to replace the late Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court. Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement.

Issues:Judicial

Connecticut Congressional Delegation Applauds Over $1.3 Million in Federal Funding to the Connecticut Department of Health to Expand Opioid Addiction Prevention

March 15, 2016

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Reps.

Issues:GrantsHealth Care

Larson Applauds Grant to Combat Opioid Addiction in Connecticut

March 11, 2016

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced $94 million in new funding to combat heroin and opioid addiction across the country, including Community Health Center in Middletown, Community Health Services in Hartford, and First Choice Health Centers in East Hartford. Rep. John B.

Issues:GrantsHealth Care

Larson Tours UTRC to See How Permanent Extension of the R&D Tax Credit Impacts Job Creation and Innovation

March 11, 2016

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) toured United Technologies Research Center to view some of the current advances they are making in advanced material analysis, virtual reality, and countless other exciting fields.

Issues:Connecticut ManufacturingAffordability and the EconomyTechnology

Larson Asks Speaker Ryan for Action on Puerto Rican Debt Crisis

March 8, 2016

Press Release

Hartford – On Friday, March 4^th, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) issued a letter to Speaker Paul Ryan urging swift action to prevent Puerto Rico from defaulting on its bond payments.

Issues:EconomyAffordability and the Economy