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June 12, 2015

Washington – Today Rep. John B. Larson voted against the Trade Promotion Authority, commonly referred to as “Fast Track.”

June 10, 2015
Washington - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) reacted to the retirement announcement of Dr. James Billington, Librarian of Congress.
Issues:History
May 31, 2015
Hartford, CT - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) expressed his sympathies on the passing of Beau Biden.
Issues:History
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Rep. Larson in Cuba
May 21, 2015

Washington Beginning Saturday, May 23, U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-N.M.) will lead a congressional delegation to Cuba. Udall, U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.), and U.S. Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and John Larson (D-Conn.) will meet with Cuban and U.S. State Department officials, Cuban business owners and others to discuss ways the United States can further open relations with Cuba through trade and tourism and by expanding opportunities for cultural exchange between American and Cuban citizens.

May 19, 2015

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted to end the cycle of kicking the can down the road when it comes to our nation’s infrastructure. “Enough is enough. It’s time to bring a fully funded, long-term transportation bill to the floor. It will pass.” Larson has repeatedly joined his Democratic colleagues on the Ways and Means Committee in calling for hearings on the Highway Trust Fund, but the Republicans on the committee have not held a single hearing since they took charge in 2011.

May 15, 2015
Washington - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on his decision to support the NDAA.
Issues:Defense
May 1, 2015

Washington – This week, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) issued the following statement on the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations bill for the Fiscal Year 2016, which makes unprecedented cuts to veterans’ services:

Issues:Veterans
May 1, 2015
Washington - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) issued the following statement condemning the Republican budget's drastic cuts to education, infrastructure, and other programs vital to working families.
April 29, 2015
Hartford, CT - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) commended the designation of Hartford's North End as a federal Promise Zone.
Issues:Promise Zone
April 24, 2015
Hartford, CT - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) issued the following statement upon hearing of Marty Gavin's retirement.
Issues:HistoryLocal