Press Releases
Washington – Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) called on Congress to send relief to the people of Oklahoma before they break for recess.
Washington – Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the Task Force on Election Reform, released the following statement on the introduction of the Election Assistance Commission Improvements Act of 2013 by Rep. Robert Brady, Ranking Member and other Democratic members of the Committee on House Administration:
Washington – Today, in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced he will reintroduce legislation in the 113th Congress to allow the U.S. flag to be flown at half-staff following the death of a first responder in the line of duty.
Hartford, CT - Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of Julia Tashjian, former Connecticut Secretary of State:
Washington – Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to oppose the Pay China First Act.
Hartford, CT – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01),Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced today the award of a Fire Prevention and Safety Grant to provide a comprehensive risk assessment for the Bristol Fire Department. The grant program is administered by the U.S.
Hartford, CT – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and the Connecticut Congressional delegation issued the following statement today regarding the announcement by the U.S.
Hartford, CT - Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $1 million in Brownfields Cleanup grants for various sites in Hartford and East Hartford, including $460,000 for hazardous substance cleanup and $540,000 for petroleum cleanup.
Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and the Connecticut Congressional delegation today issued a statement applauding the announcement that Connecticut will receive over $6 million in emergency disaster relief funds from the U.S. Department of the Interior to repair and rebuild parks, public lands and refuges damaged by Superstorm Sandy.