Press Releases
Washington – This week, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) issued the following statement on the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations bill for the Fiscal Year 2016, which makes unprecedented cuts to veterans’ services:
Washington – Today Rep. John B. Larson voiced his support for Rep. Sander Levin’s Right Track for TPP Act of 2015. This alternative to the Hatch-Wyden-Ryan Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) bill was introduced at Thursday’s Ways and Means Committee markup. It offers specific instructions on all of the outstanding issues in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations and establishes an advisory group to certify the President has followed these instructions and adequately consulted with Congress.
Washington – Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Rep. Rob Bishop (UT-01) introduced a resolution in Congress supporting the establishment of a Presidential Youth Council to advise the President of the United States on the perspectives of young Americans. The Council would also provide insight and suggestions on how to most effectively utilize federal funding to impact the nation’s youth.
Alexandria –Tuesday night, the Military Officers Association of America awarded David Sitcovsky—Legislative Director for Congressman John B. Larson—with the Colonel Paul W. Arcari Meritorious Service Award. This distinction is bestowed upon Congressional staff members who have made significant contributions to the uniformed services community.
Hartford – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the hiring of Amanda Schoen to assume the role of Press Secretary in the First Congressional District office. The announcement follows the departure of Ed Skowronek who recently accepted a position at Sunshine Sachs, a NYC-based public relations firm, after serving as Larson’s Press Secretary since December 2012.
Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined several Members of the Ways & Means Committee and others in introducing the ‘Social Security 2100 Act’, HR 1391. Larson, a member of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Social Security, authored the measure in order to cut taxes for Social Security recipients, provide a benefit bump for current and future beneficiaries, and keep the system strong for generations to come.