Press Releases

Larson Statement on Incident in Butler, Pennsylvania

July 13, 2024

East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after an incident involving former President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Larson: The Republican Disinformation Machine Misleads, Republicans Advance Their True Agenda to Slash Social Security

July 10, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C - Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Republicans on the House Appropriations Committee voted to advance $453 million in cuts to the Social Security Administration (SSA), $1.6 billion below President Biden’s budget request, endangering hard-earned benefits for millions of Americans.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesSocial Security

Connecticut Congressional Delegation and Governor Lamont Announce $38.9 Million Federal Grant to Aid in the Conversion of CTfastrak to an All-Electric Bus Fleet

July 9, 2024

Press Release

Hartford, CT - Today, members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation, Governor Ned Lamont, and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto announced a $38.9 million competitive grant for the CT Department of Transportation (CTDOT) from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to purchase 46 battery electric buses and install 29 chargers for the CTfastrak bus rapid transit service.

Issues:Energy And EnvironmentGrantsInfrastructure and TransportationLocal

Larson Votes to Reauthorize Long Island Sound Conservation Efforts

July 9, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Last night, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation led by Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) to protect and preserve the Sound.

Issues:Energy And EnvironmentLocal

Larson Statement on House Republican Bill to Slash Funding for the Social Security Administration

June 28, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after House Republicans released Fiscal Year 2025 government funding legislation that cuts the Social Security Administration’s budget by $453 million, $1.6 billion below President Biden’s request.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesSocial Security

Connecticut Congressional Delegation, Governor Lamont, and Commissioner Russell-Tucker Announce Recipients of Summer Mental Health Grants for Schools and Camps

June 27, 2024

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation, Governor Ned Lamont, and Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker announced the release of more than $2 million in grants for 36 school districts and summer camp programs across Connecticut that will be used to support the delivery of mental health programming for students during the summer months over the next two years.

Issues:EducationGrantsHealth CareLocal

Rep. Larson in the Ways and Means Committee

Larson, Carey Introduce Bill to Support Family Resource Centers

June 26, 2024

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Mike Carey (OH-15) announced the introduction of their Promoting Community-Based Prevention Services Act to increase federal funding available to Family Resource Centers (FRCs).

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesEducation

Larson, Blumenthal, Murphy Announce $21.7 Million for Projects to Improve Pedestrian and Traffic Safety

June 26, 2024

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy announced that three Connecticut projects will receive a total of $21.7 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s 2024 RAISE grant program awards, including funding for a comprehensive study of the Berlin Turnpike to accommodate bicycle, pedestrian, and transit users along the corridor.

Issues:GrantsInfrastructure and TransportationLocal

Larson Cosponsors Legislation to Prevent Future Attacks on Reproductive Freedom

June 21, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced the Stop Comstock Act with a group of his Democratic colleagues to prevent any future Republican administration from attempting to bypass Congress and implement a national abortion ban or restrictions.

Issues:Health CareHuman Rights

Rep. Larson with former First Selectman Don Stein, Barkhamsted Housing Trust President Christina Lavieri, Housing Enterprises, Inc. President David Berto, and Barkhamsted residents

Larson Announces $1.6 Million in Federal Funding for Mallory View Affordable Housing Development in Barkhamsted

June 18, 2024

Press Release

Barkhamsted, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $1.6 million in federal Community Project Funding he secured in Congress to support the construction of 20 new housing units at the Mallory View Affordable Housing Development.

Issues:GrantsInfrastructure and TransportationLocal