Press Releases

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $152,492 in federal funding for the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. (CCAT). The grant, awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Community Development Initiative Program, aims to improve energy reliability in 28 rural CT Communities over a three-year period.

Washington - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Rep. Todd Young (R-IN) in introducing the Social Impact Bond Act, H.R. 4885. The legislation would foster the creation of public-private partnerships that harness philanthropic and other private-sector investments to scale up scientifically-proven social and public health programs.

Washington - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today on President Barack Obama's Iraq update:

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) took to the House floor to call on Congress to bring gun violence legislation to a vote. Larson has repeatedly called on House Leadership to bring gun violence legislation to the floor, including universal background checks, which are supported by 92% of the American people.

Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today after voting in favor of H.R. 4810, the Veterans Access to Care Act:

FRANCE — Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Rosa DeLauro (CT-02) released the following statement today applauding the creation of the justice AmeriCorps program. The program will provide cost effective legal representation to unaccompanied minors who come to America alone after being victims of abuse and/or human trafficking.

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that the Town of East Hartford Fire Department has been awarded $298,431 in federal funding.

Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today on the EPA proposed guidelines to cut carbon pollution under the Clean Air Act: