Press Releases

Rep. Larson Salutes President Kennedy on the House Floor

Larson Blasts Illegal Trump Desecration of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

December 19, 2025

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) blasted President Trump’s illegal attempt to rename the Kennedy Center in honor of himself, describing the sham process to rename the Center and the affixation of Trump’s name to the living memorial as an “abomination.”

Issues:HistoryStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Larson, House Democratic Leaders Introduce American Affordability Act of 2025 to Take on Cost-of-Living Crisis

December 19, 2025

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Washington, D.C. - Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the introduction of the American Affordability Act of 2025 with Tax Subcommittee Ranking Member Mike Thompson (CA-04), and Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (MA-01).

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyChildren and FamiliesCongressman Larson's CommitteesEconomyEducationEnergy And EnvironmentHealth CareHousingTax Policy

Larson Condemns Bomb Threats Targeting Congregation Beth Israel and Synagogues Across New England

December 18, 2025

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East Hartford, CT – Today, on the fifth night of Hanukkah, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after bomb threats were sent to Congregation Beth Israel in West Hartford, as well as other synagogues across New England.

Issues:Human RightsLocal

Larson Condemns Trump Cancellation of $1.2 Million in Funding for Hartford Public Schools

December 18, 2025

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Trump Administration pulled over $1.2 million in federal funding for Hartford Public Schools, with no public notice or explanation.

Issues:Children and FamiliesEducationGrantsLocalStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Larson Rebukes Trump-Backed Trans Health Care Ban, Vows to Continue Fight to Protect LGBTQ+ Youth

December 18, 2025

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Washington, D.C. - Today, following the Trump Administration's latest proposal to bully hospitals out of providing care to transgender youth, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against another Republican bill to ban trans youth from accessing essential medical care.

Issues:Health CareHuman RightsStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Larson Opposes Extreme Anti-Trans Health Care Bill

December 17, 2025

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) opposed an extreme Republican culture war bill targeting transgender youth. H.R. 3492 would criminalize providing gender affirming care to transgender Americans under 18. This week, the House will also vote on H.R. 498, which would ban Medicaid coverage for gender affirming care for Americans under 18.

Issues:Health Care

Larson Opposes Republicans’ Failed Health Care Plan, Calls for Real Action to Lower Costs

December 17, 2025

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) opposed Republicans’ health care plan that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits millions of Americans rely on while raising costs and limiting access to care.

Issues:Health Care

Larson Votes to End Illegal Strikes in Caribbean, Reassert Congressional War Powers

December 17, 2025

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted to pass H.Con.Res. 61 and H.Con. Res. 64 to end President Trump’s unauthorized strikes in the Caribbean Sea and hostilities against Venezuela, reasserting Congress’ Constitutional war powers authority.

Issues:Foreign PolicyStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Larson Calls on Johnson to Keep Congress in Washington and Pass ACA Tax Credits to Lower Health Care Costs

December 17, 2025

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) called on Speaker Johnson to keep the House in session until action is taken to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits 20 million Americans rely on to afford health care coverage.

Issues:Health Care

Larson, Blumenthal, Tenney, and Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Rights of Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities

December 16, 2025

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), joined by Rep. Claudia Tenney (NY-24) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Essential Caregivers Act to reaffirm and enforce the right of all residents in long-term care facilities to have in-person access to a loved one, including when visitations are restricted due to a declared emergency.

Issues:Health Care