Press Releases
Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today on reports that Russia would support an effort by the international community to collect and destroy Syria's chemical weapons in order to avert an international military action.
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced plans to introduce a resolution in Congress urging the international community to act collectively in response to the use of chemical weapons in Syria. In a letter sent today to Speaker Boehner, Leader Pelosi and others, Larson asked his colleagues to join his efforts to bring the United States' case to the United Nations Security Council in order to pursue the most effective international course of action.
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $150,000 for the preservation of the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center collections. The competitive grant marks the second phase of federal funding awarded to the center through the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Museums for America program.
Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today after President Barack Obama spoke on Syria at the Rose Garden:
"I commend the President for seeking congressional authorization for military action in Syria, answering widespread calls for the case to be made to Congress and the American people.
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced plans to reintroduce a resolution in Congress supporting the establishment of a Presidential Youth Council to advise the President of the United States on the perspectives of young Americans. The Council would also offer views on how to most effectively use federal funding that impacts youth.
Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today on President Barack Obama's remarks at SUNY Buffalo:
Hartford - Monday, August 5th, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined the University of Connecticut's Department of Extension in a book reading of Susie and Jerome Learn about a Healthy Home. The book, written by Department of Extension Educators Joan Bothell and Mary-Margaret Gaudio, is part of the Healthy Environments for Children Initiative (HEC) designed to help parents, guardians, teachers and other caring adults provide a healthy environment for children. The book was developed in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Senator Richard Blumenthal and Senator Chris Murphy in announcing a $100,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business Enterprise grant for the non-for-profit Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT), based in East Hartford, Conn. The grant will be used to help determine the feasibility of alternative fuel plants in north-central Connecticut.
Hartford, CT — Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Connecticut's Congressional Delegation today applauded the release of approved health insurance plans to be sold on the Access Health CT marketplace. Connecticut residents can begin shopping on the marketplace, established by the landmark Affordable Care Act, October 1. These rates are the cost of health insurance before tax credits available to individuals and families purchasing their own health insurance policies.