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December 3, 2015

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) took to the floor to address the epidemic of gun violence across the United States.

December 3, 2015

Washington – Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joseph Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Elizabeth Esty (CT-05) issued the following statement on H.R. 1076, Republican Rep. Peter King’s Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act:

December 2, 2015

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act (S. 1177):

Issues:Education
December 2, 2015

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement following the tragic shooting in San Bernardino, CA:

November 19, 2015
Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after voting against the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act of 2015 (H.R. 4038).
November 18, 2015
​Washington - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement opposing the Tribal Sovereignty Act.
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Rep. Larson joins veterans in Bristol
November 17, 2015
Washington - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced his support for H.R. 3997 and the establishment of a Veterans Business Enterprise (VBE) program. This bill was announced as an alternative to H.R. 1694, which would recognize veteran-owned small businesses under the Disadvantaged Business Enterprises program (DBE) without allocating additional funding. In contrast, the VBE would be funded at the same level as the existing DBE program.
Issues:Veterans
November 14, 2015

Hartford, CT - “My thoughts and prayers are with President Hollande and the French people after this devastating attack. As details continue to emerge, I echo President Obama’s sentiments: America stands ready to aid our oldest ally in whatever way is needed.”

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November 12, 2015

GARFIELD, NJ – Today, U.S. Rep John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09) for a lunch meeting with 200 constituents at the Garfield Senior Center to discuss retirement security and their plan to expand and strengthen Social Security. The two members serve on the House Ways and Means Committee, which oversees Social Security and they were touting H.R. 1391, the Social Security 2100 Act, introduced by Rep.

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Larson joins veterans and lawmakers in Hartford for the dedication of a new Veterans Memorial
November 11, 2015
​Hartford, CT - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on Veterans Day.
Issues:Veterans