Press Releases

Larson Statement on Trump Tariffs Taking Effect

August 7, 2025

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), a member of the House Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement after President Trump’s tariffs took effect.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's CommitteesEconomyStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’ Tax Policy

Larson: The Republican Budget Threatens the Future of Social Security

August 7, 2025

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East Hartford, CT – Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Social Security Administration’s Chief Actuary released a report revealing the Republican Budget would speed up the insolvency of the Social Security Trust Funds.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's CommitteesStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’ Social Security

Larson and Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Veterans from Trump Attacks on Reproductive Care

August 6, 2025

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East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined his Democratic colleagues to introduce the Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act, which would guarantee the right to abortion care at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This week, the Trump Administration announced an abortion ban for veterans seeking care through the VA, even in cases of rape or incest.

Issues:Health CareHuman RightsReproductive RightsStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’ Veterans

State Senator Saud Anwar, East Windsor First Selectman Jason Bowsza, Rep. Larson, Connecticut Trolley Museum Executive Director Gina Marie Alimberti, State Rep. Carol Hall, Connecticut Trolley Museum Board of Directors President Andrew Borst

Larson Announces $750,000 for Connecticut Trolley Museum at Dedication Ceremony

August 5, 2025

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East Windsor, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $750,000 in federal funding for the Connecticut Trolley Museum to complete a series of renovations aimed at transforming the museum into a living history destination.

Issues:Delivering for Connecticut’s First DistrictLocal

Larson Joins Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness to Blast Trump Homelessness Order and Call for Action on Housing

August 4, 2025

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Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness’ call for action with federal and state leaders after President Trump issued a cruel executive order effectively criminalizing homelessness.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's CommitteesHousingStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’ Tax Policy

Larson Blasts Trump Meddling at the Bureau of Labor Statistics

August 1, 2025

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East Hartford, CT – Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after President Trump fired the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Erika McEntarfer. The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides data for the annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for seniors on Social Security.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's CommitteesLaborStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’ Social Security

Larson Statement on the Closure of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting

August 1, 2025

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East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced it would begin winding down operations due to President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ attacks on NPR and PBS.

Issues:Standing Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Rep. Larson and Connecticut House Speaker Matt Ritter with CNA graduates in Hartford

Larson, Ritter Join Harriott Community Healthcare Academy Ceremony Honoring More Than 70 CNA Graduates

August 1, 2025

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Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Connecticut House Speaker Matt Ritter joined other state and local leaders to honor the 72 Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) graduates from Harriott Community Healthcare Academy. This milestone is a landmark achievement for Connecticut’s health care workforce, which continues to face a dire shortage of qualified professionals.

Issues:EconomyHealth CareLocal

Reps. Melanie Stansbury and John Larson on the House floor

Larson, Stansbury, Neguse, and Johnson Introduce Bill to Restore Trust in the Social Security Administration and Protect Benefits

July 31, 2025

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East Hartford, CT - Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) and Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) announced the introduction of the Hands Off Our Social Security Act with Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02) and Rep. Julie Johnson (TX-32).

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’ Social Security

Larson: The Trump Administration Just Admitted They Are Out to Privatize Social Security

July 30, 2025

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East Hartford, CT – Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent admitted the new ‘Trump Accounts’ created in the Republican tax plan are a ‘back door to privatizing Social Security.’

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’ Social Security