Press Releases
Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today:
“This measure was rushed to the floor with little time for members to review and included numerous problematic policy provisions unrelated to the appropriations process.
Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today on passage of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act, S. 2244, in the U.S. House of Representatives:
“Today, Congress provided needed certainty to main street businesses and communities across the country that insurance would be available to help them recover in the event of terrorist attacks.
Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today on the passage of H.R. 5771, the ‘Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014’:
“For nearly a year, businesses and individuals across the nation have been lost in the void between expired or expiring tax credits and a Congress unwilling to work together. While the short-term bill passed in the House today was the only option short of inaction, my priority remains tax reform to provide certainty for the American people.
Hartford, CT - The Connecticut Congressional Delegation today announced 11 grants from the National Endowment for the Arts to support the arts and creativity in communities across the state. The competitive grants were among 1,118 awarded nationwide and were selected from a pool of 3,455 applicants.
Hartford, CT – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement:
East Hartford, CT – Rep. John B. Larson(CT-01) today announced a five-year, $6 million contract between the United States Air Force and the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. (CCAT). The contract, “Manufacturing Technology Innovation for Cost Reduction,” is being awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory to fund development and use of tools for metal and composite materials manufacturing for Air Force supply chain companies, many of which are based in Connecticut.