Press Releases

Larson Votes for Bipartisan Budget Agreement

October 28, 2015

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted in favor of H.R. 1314, the Bipartisan Budget Agreement.

Issues:EconomyAffordability and the Economy

Larson Commends Bipartisan Vote for Export-Import Bank

October 27, 2015

Washington – Today, the House of Representatives voted to renew the charter of the Export-Import Bank, which expired on June 30, 2015, through a rarely-utilized procedure known as a discharge petition. Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement:

Issues:Tax Policy

Larson, Courtney, Neal Welcome Direct AerLingus Flights to Bradley Airport

October 21, 2015

Press Release

Washington – Reps. John B. Larson (CT-1), Joe Courtney (CT-2), and Richard Neal (MA-1) released the following statement on the announcement of AerLingus flights to Bradley Airport:

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyLocal

Larson on the Passing of Simon Konover

October 21, 2015

Press Release

Hartford, CT - Rep. John B. Larson reflected on the passing of Simon Konover.

Issues:Local

Rep. Larson hosts community leaders from the Hartford Promise Zone in Washington

Larson Hosts Residents of Hartford's North End in Effort to Stem Urban Gun Violence

October 21, 2015

Press Release

Washington – In July, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) held a forum with residents of Hartford’s North End to hear their thoughts and concerns about the spike in violent crime over the year. Now, Steve Harris, Sam Saylor, Andrew Woods, and a number of community leaders are joining Rep.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyPromise Zone

Larson on Lack of a COLA for Social Security Beneficiaries

October 15, 2015

Press Release

Hartford, CT - Today the Social Security Administration announced there will be no cost of living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security beneficiaries in 2016. Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement:

Issues:Social Security

Rep. Larson, Gov. Malloy: Connecticut Receives Millions in ‘Second Chance Act’ Grants for Crime Reduction Initiatives

October 14, 2015

Press Release

HARTFORD, CT - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State of Connecticut has been awarded over $2.3 million in grants from the United States Department of Justice under the federal Second Chance Act that will help bolster one of the state's criminal justice efforts.

Issues:Grants

Larson on the Discharge Petition to Reauthorize Export-Import Bank

October 9, 2015

Press Release

Washington - Rep. John B. Larson released the following statement on the discharge petition to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyTax Policy

Larson Applauds Grant for Hartland Bridge

October 7, 2015

Press Release

Hartland, CT - Rep. John B. Larson released the following statement on the $450,000 STEAP grant for Hartland's Peak Orchard Road Bridge.

Issues:GrantsInfrastructure and TransportationLocal

Larson Votes to Avoid Government Shutdown