Press Releases

Larson Hails Committee Passage Of Social Impact Partnership Bill

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.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesHealth Care

Larson, Tiberi Introduce Legislation To Increase Research and Development ASC Tax Incentive

May 10, 2016

Press Release

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.

Issues:Connecticut ManufacturingEconomyAffordability and the Economy

Rep. Larson inspects the work of entrepreneurs in CCAT’s incubator program.

Larson Celebrates Small Business Week with Local Entrepreneurs

May 6, 2016

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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.

Issues:Connecticut ManufacturingEconomyAffordability and the Economy

Rep. Larson joins local leaders at Associated Supermarkets in Hartford's North End

Larson, Murphy, Blumenthal, Bronin Announce Department of Justice Grant to Help Hartford Youth Reintegration

April 25, 2016

Press Release

HARTFORD – Today, amid National Reentry Week, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin announced that the Housing Authority of the City of Hartford will receive a $100,000 federal grant through the U.S.

Issues:GrantsAffordability and the EconomyPromise Zone

Rep. Larson speaks with engineers while viewing the F135 engine mock-up.

Larson Inspects F-35 Mock-Up at Pratt & Whitney

April 25, 2016

Press Release

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.

Issues:Connecticut ManufacturingConnecticut’s Defense Industry

Rep. Larson receives his award from NETWORK.

Larson Earns Top Marks from Nuns on the Bus

April 20, 2016

Press Release

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

Larson Calls for Immediate Action on Puerto Rico's Ongoing Crisis

April 20, 2016

Press Release

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.

Issues:EconomyAffordability and the Economy

Larson, Esty Applaud Senate Approval of Legislation to Protect Lower Farmington River

April 19, 2016

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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

ICYMI: Larson Calls for Solutions, Not Show Votes on Obamacare

April 15, 2016

Press Release

Washington – Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) called for the Ways and Means Committee to focus on improving healthcare for millions of Americans rather than voting once again to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesHealth Care

CT Congressional Delegation Stands with Team 26, Calls for Action to Prevent Gun Violence

April 12, 2016

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Connecticut Congressional Delegation and gun violence prevention leaders joined with Team 26 today to call for action to prevent gun violence in the United States.

Team 26, named for the 20 children and six educators killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012, rode 400 miles from Newtown, CT to the U.S. Capitol to ask Congress to pass commonsense legislation to help keep communities safe from gun violence.

Issues:Gun Violence Prevention