Press Releases

Rep. Larson Announces Federal Funding to Reduce Lead Paint Hazards in Hartford

Larson, Blumenthal, Lamont Join HUD Officials to Announce More Than $11 Million to Address Health Hazards in Connecticut Public Housing

October 4, 2024

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Senator Richard Blumenthal, and Governor Ned Lamont joined the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to announce $11.5 million in funding for two housing authorities in Connecticut to evaluate and reduce residential health hazards in public housing, including lead-based paint, carbon monoxide, mold, radon, and fire safety.

Issues:GrantsLocal

Larson Statement on the Iranian Attack Against Israel

October 2, 2024

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement condemning the recent Iranian ballistic missile attack against Israel.

Issues:Foreign PolicyThe Israel-Hamas War

Connecticut House Delegation Applauds $1.3 Billion F135 Modernization Contract for Pratt & Whitney

October 2, 2024

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) applauded the announcement that East Hartford-based Pratt & Whitney was awarded a $1.3 billion contract from the Department of Defense (DoD) to continue their work on the F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU), protecting thousands of skilled machinist jobs and supporting nearly 100 suppliers across Connecticut.

Issues:Connecticut ManufacturingConnecticut’s Defense Industry

Manchester Mayor Jay Moran, CT State Manchester CEO Dr. Nicole C. Esposito, Rep. Larson, HartBeat Ensemble Artistic Director Godfrey L. Simmons Jr., Community Partners in Action Executive Director Beth Hines and Prison Arts Program Manager Jeffrey Greene

Larson Announces $230,000 for Community Arts Initiatives

October 2, 2024

Press Release

Manchester, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $230,000 in funding from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for community organizations to expand local arts initiatives.

Issues:GrantsLocal

Larson, Blumenthal, Murphy, and Governor Lamont Announce Protection of 1,364 Acres of Watershed Lands in Winchester

September 27, 2024

Press Release

Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Senator Richard Blumenthal, Senator Chris Murphy, Governor Ned Lamont, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), and the Housatonic Valley Association, announced the successful protection of 1,364 acres of watershed lands in the Town of Winchester.

Issues:GrantsLocal

Larson, Neal Blast Republican Social Security Scam

September 26, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Today, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (MA-01) and Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office, an independent and nonpartisan body, found that schemes to raise the retirement age, like those proposed by House Republicans, would slash annual benefits by 13 percent for today’s workers:

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesSocial Security

Connecticut Officials and Governor Lamont Announce Changes to Connecticut's Early Child Care and Education Programs That Will Enable More Children to Enroll and at Less Cost to Parents

September 26, 2024

Press Release

Hartford, CT - Today, Governor Ned Lamont, supported by members of Connecticut's Congressional delegation, announced that his administration is making several changes to Connecticut’s early child care and education programs that will result in more children being able to receive access to these programs, while also lowering the associated costs to their parents

Issues:LocalDelivering for Connecticut’s First District

Larson Statement on Rep. Clay Higgins

September 25, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Rep. Clay Higgins (LA-03) made false claims attacking the Haitian community in a post on social media.

Issues:Human Rights

Larson Votes for Bipartisan Bill to Keep Government Open

September 25, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for a bipartisan continuing resolution to keep the government open through December 20th.

Issues:Congressman Larson's Committees

Connecticut Delegation Announces $4.2 Million for Behavioral Health Services

September 23, 2024

Press Release

Hartford, CT - Today, the Connecticut Congressional delegation announced $4.2 million for seven community health centers in Connecticut to expand mental health, behavioral health, and substance use disorder services.

Issues:GrantsHealth CareLocal