Press Releases
June 15, 2016
Washington – Yesterday, in honor of Flag Day, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced the “Honoring Hometown Heroes Act” to fix a longstanding oversight in the U.S. Flag Code and allow the Governor of a state or territory to order the American flag to be lowered to half-staff in the event of a public safety officer’s death in the line of duty.
Issues:Local
June 12, 2016
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) issued the following statement on the shooting in Orlando, FL.
Issues:Gun Violence Prevention
June 10, 2016
Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) took the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to speak against the House Republicans’ “sense of Congress” resolution to disapprove of a carbon tax.
Issues:Energy And Environment
June 10, 2016
Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of hockey legend, Gordie Howe.
Issues:Local
June 9, 2016
Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement in support of H.R. 5278, the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA).
June 9, 2016
Washington – Yesterday evening, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) took the floor of the House of Representatives to reflect on the legacy of Muhammad Ali and his own chance meeting with the Champ in East Hartford, CT.
Issues:History
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June 8, 2016
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.),U.S. SenatorRichard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), U.S. Representative John Larson (CT-1), and U.S. Representative Jim Himes (CT-4) applauded a U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) grant awarded to Wholesome Wave in Bridgeport to increase access to healthy food throughout low-income communities in Hartford, Connecticut.
Issues:GrantsLocalPromise Zone
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June 7, 2016
West Hartford, CT – This Sunday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) hosted a community forum at the Mandell Jewish Community Center to discuss his recent trip to Israel and Jordan.
Issues:DefenseForeign PolicyLocal
June 2, 2016
Washington – Yesterday, President Barack Obama addressed the need to strengthen Social Security and enhance benefits. Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement.
Issues:Social Security
May 25, 2016
Washington - Today, the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means met for a full hearing on reducing poverty. Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement.