Press Releases
Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined over 100 Members of Congress in a bipartisan letter to the American Studies Association (ASA) opposing their recent boycott of Israel. In December, the ASA voted in favor of a resolution to boycott all Israeli academic institutions and universities.
Bristol, CT - In light of the potential closure of the Social Security Administration part time office in Bristol at the end of January, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Bristol Mayor Ken Cockayne are announcing a new collaborative effort to continue to allow residents with general Social Security issues to have a direct link to Social Security Services.
Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the Task Force on Election Reform, released the following statement today on the announcement that Miles Rapoport will serve as the new president of Common Cause:
“From his time in Connecticut to his work with Demos, Miles Rapoport has fought to lessen inequality and improve our electoral system. A champion of every voter’s rights, Miles exemplifies the values of Common Cause. I offer my congratulations on his new position and know his experience will serve him well moving forward.”
Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today on the announced retirement of Congressman George Miller of California:
“True change often begins outside of Washington. George Miller was the exception. One of the most intelligent and innovative policy strategists I have ever met in Congress, George drove the nation forward in education, labor and health issues over the last four decades.
Washington – Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-01), and Elizabeth Esty (CT-05) applauded the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service’s decision not to count the volunteer hours of volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel when determining an employer’s full-time employees under the Affordable Care Act. The decision confirms that the employer shared responsibility requirement does not apply to volunteer departments.
Washington – Rep. John B. Larson(D-CT) and Rep.Tom Latham(R-IA) today announced the introduction of the Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Reauthorization Act (VRIPRA) in order to reauthorize a tax break for volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel. The tax break, authorized in 2007 following its original introduction by Larson, expired in 2010.
Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today after the U.S. Senate voted to advance a bill extending unemployment benefits:
Hartford, CT – Today, U.S. Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) along with U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced a $231,465,987 contract from the Air Force to Pratt & Whitney for the maintenance and repair of F119 Engines. The contract, signed Monday, modifies an existing agreement between the Air Force and the East Hartford aerospace manufacturer and will run through 2014.
Washington – Rep. John B. Larson(CT-01) introduced a resolution this week along with Congressman Peter King (R-NY) calling for the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize the election, inspirational statements and actions of Pope Francis. Archbishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was elected Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church on March 13, 2013, and is the first Pope of the Americas. Over 120 Members of Congress have currently joined in the resolution, H. Res. 440.
Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of a bipartisan budget deal, H.J. Resolution 59: