Press Releases
Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today on the passage of House Resolution 657, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States support for the State of Israel as it defends itself against unprovoked rocket attacks from the Hamas terrorist organization. Larson is a cosponsor of the resolution, which passed today by unanimous consent in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Washington - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 803, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA):
Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today on the deaths of Naftali Fraenkel, Eyal Yifrach, and Gilad Shaar:
“My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those killed in this recent tragedy. I condemn the acts committed against these youth and echo our President’s support. As our community and the nation looks to honor these three individuals, I continue to join in calls to end the violence that impacts so many around the world.”
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Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $152,492 in federal funding for the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. (CCAT). The grant, awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Community Development Initiative Program, aims to improve energy reliability in 28 rural CT Communities over a three-year period.
Washington - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Rep. Todd Young (R-IN) in introducing the Social Impact Bond Act, H.R. 4885. The legislation would foster the creation of public-private partnerships that harness philanthropic and other private-sector investments to scale up scientifically-proven social and public health programs.
Washington - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today on President Barack Obama's Iraq update:
Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) took to the House floor to call on Congress to bring gun violence legislation to a vote. Larson has repeatedly called on House Leadership to bring gun violence legislation to the floor, including universal background checks, which are supported by 92% of the American people.
Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today after voting in favor of H.R. 4810, the Veterans Access to Care Act:
FRANCE — Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Rosa DeLauro (CT-02) released the following statement today applauding the creation of the justice AmeriCorps program. The program will provide cost effective legal representation to unaccompanied minors who come to America alone after being victims of abuse and/or human trafficking.