Press Releases

Larson, Davis, Wild, Schakowsky, Matsui Urge House Appropriations Leaders to Support Full Customer Service Funding for the Social Security Administration

September 20, 2024

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Susan Wild (PA-07), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), and Doris Matsui (CA-07) sent a letter to House Appropriations Committee leadership urging them to support President Biden’s full budget request for the Social Security Administration (SSA).

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesSocial Security

Larson: Republican Shutdown Games are Failing Our Families and Seniors

September 18, 2024

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the House defeated Speaker Johnson’s partisan continuing resolution that would make it harder for Americans to vote and fails to include needed funding for the Social Security Administration.

Larson-led Bill to Support Family Resource Centers Passes the House

September 18, 2024

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the House voted to pass H.R. 9076, which included his bipartisan Promoting Community-Based Prevention Services Act.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesEducation

Rep. Larson speaks on the House floor in support of the Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act

Larson-led Bill to Support Victims of Identity Theft Passes the House

September 17, 2024

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Washington, D.C. - Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the House voted to pass the bipartisan Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act he introduced with Subcommittee Chair Drew Ferguson (GA-03) to ensure victims of identity theft have a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration who tracks their case.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesSocial Security

Larson Statement on Assassination Attempt of Former President Donald Trump

September 16, 2024

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East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement in response to the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Issues:Gun Violence Prevention

Larson Urges Prime Minister Netanyahu to Accept Ceasefire Deal Without Delay and Bring Hostages Home

September 13, 2024

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East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to accept the ceasefire deal negotiated by the Biden Administration without delay, joining the calls of Israeli citizens and the families of hostages held in Gaza.

Issues:Foreign PolicyHuman RightsThe Israel-Hamas War

Larson, Courtney, DeLauro, Himes, Blumenthal, and Murphy Announce Nearly $17 Million for Traffic and Road Safety Improvements

September 11, 2024

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Hartford, CT - Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Jim Himes (CT-04) and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy announced nearly $17 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support five traffic safety projects across Connecticut.

Issues:GrantsLocalDelivering for Connecticut’s First District

Connecticut Delegation Announces $2.37 Million in Drug-Free Communities Grants

September 10, 2024

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Hartford, CT - Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05), and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, announced $2.37 million in Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grants.

Issues:GrantsHealth CareLocal

Connecticut Delegation Urges President Biden to Issue Major Disaster Declaration for Devastating Floods

September 9, 2024

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Hartford, CT - Today, the Connecticut Congressional delegation wrote to President Joe Biden urging a major disaster declaration after severe flooding destroyed roads, homes, and other critical infrastructure in August.

Issues:LocalDelivering for Connecticut’s First District

Connecticut Congressional Delegation and Governor Ned Lamont Announce $10.8 Million in Federal Funding for Home Visiting Services to Pregnant Women and Families with Young Children

September 9, 2024

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Washington, D.C. – Today, the Connecticut Congressional Delegation and Governor Ned Lamont announced $10.8 million in federal funding for the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood to provide voluntary, evidence-based home visiting services to pregnant women and parents with young children through the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIEHCV) Program.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesLocal