Press Releases

Larson Votes in Favor of Omnibus Legislation

December 18, 2015

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), voted in favor of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 that will fund the government for the next year and prevent another shutdown.

Issues:EconomyTax Policy

Larson: "Time for Progress"

December 17, 2015

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Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined President Obama in supporting the passage of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, which included billions in tax breaks for working families via the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit, as well as the Brady/Larson R&D Tax Credit and the Johnson/Larson Wrongful Convictions Tax Relief legislation.

Issues:EconomyAffordability and the EconomyTax Policy

Larson on the Third Anniversary of Sandy Hook Tragedy

December 14, 2015

Press Release

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the third anniversary of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School:

“No one can forget the pain and grief we all felt in the aftermath of that horrific shooting. Our hearts were broken as our worst fears as parents came true.

Issues:Gun Violence PreventionHistory

Larson on Gov. Malloy's Executive Order Restricting Access to Guns to Those on the 'No Fly' List

December 10, 2015

Press Release

Washington – “I commend Governor Malloy for taking executive action where Congress has failed to do the same. Keeping guns out of the hands of suspected terrorists is just common sense, and it is crucial to keeping our communities safe.”

Issues:Gun Violence Prevention

Larson Applauds Bipartisan Bill to Close Loopholes in Visa Waiver Program

December 8, 2015

Press Release

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act (H.R. 158):

Issues:DefenseForeign PolicyImmigration

Larson Votes in Favor of Long-Term Infrastructure Bill

December 3, 2015

Press Release

Washington – “Infrastructure is neither Democratic nor Republican, it’s American, which is why I am proud that Congress has come together in a bipartisan manner to vote to put the nation back to work,” said Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01).

Issues:Infrastructure and Transportation

Larson Demands Action on Gun Violence

December 3, 2015

Press Release

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) took to the floor to address the epidemic of gun violence across the United States.

Issues:Gun Violence Prevention

Connecticut Delegation: "We Must Keep Guns out of the Hands of Terrorists"

December 3, 2015

Press Release

Washington – Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joseph Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Elizabeth Esty (CT-05) issued the following statement on H.R. 1076, Republican Rep. Peter King’s Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act:

Issues:DefenseGun Violence Prevention

Larson on the Every Student Succeeds Act

December 2, 2015

Press Release

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act (S. 1177):

Issues:Education

Larson on San Bernardino Shooting

December 2, 2015

Press Release

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement following the tragic shooting in San Bernardino, CA:

Issues:Gun Violence Prevention