Press Releases

Hartford, CT – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-1) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ announcement that the Town of East Hartford is to receive a $641,205 grant under the Head Start Program:

Washington – This week Rep. John B. Larson (D-CT) and Rep. Dave Reichert (R-WA) introduced the Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act of 2015 (VRIPA), a bipartisan bill that would provide a tax emption on the benefits volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel receive from their communities. Larson authored a similar bill that was signed into law in 2007, but the exemption expired in 2010. Currently, volunteers must pay federal income tax on these modest incentives.

Washington – Today Rep. John B. Larson voted against the Trade Promotion Authority, commonly referred to as “Fast Track.”

Washington – Beginning Saturday, May 23, U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-N.M.) will lead a congressional delegation to Cuba. Udall, U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.), and U.S. Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and John Larson (D-Conn.) will meet with Cuban and U.S. State Department officials, Cuban business owners and others to discuss ways the United States can further open relations with Cuba through trade and tourism and by expanding opportunities for cultural exchange between American and Cuban citizens.

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted to end the cycle of kicking the can down the road when it comes to our nation’s infrastructure. “Enough is enough. It’s time to bring a fully funded, long-term transportation bill to the floor. It will pass.” Larson has repeatedly joined his Democratic colleagues on the Ways and Means Committee in calling for hearings on the Highway Trust Fund, but the Republicans on the committee have not held a single hearing since they took charge in 2011.