Press Releases
Washington, DC — Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Connecticut's Congressional Delegation released the following statement today applauding the announcement Connecticut will be receiving $71.8 million that may be used to repair homes and businesses damaged by Hurricane Sandy, and to upgrade and repair critical infrastructure. The funding, provided by the Community Development Block Grant (CDGB) program, is part of the $16 billion included in the Sandy Disaster Relief bill Congress passed last month.
Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) made the following statement today after President Barack Obama asked Congress to act on a balanced plan that would avoid the upcoming sequester:
"Every member of Congress understands the impact sequestration would have on our nation. Despite a deadline less than a month away, House Republican Leadership continues to show their opposition to any balanced plan that avoids the sequester, and provides stability for our country.
Washington – Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the 20th Anniversary of the Family Medical Leave Act:
Hartford, CT – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) made the following statement today on the U.S. Department of Labor's January employment report, showing that the economy added 157,000 jobs in January with unemployment rising to 7.9 percent:
"The January employment report further illustrates the need for Congress to find solutions to get Americans back to work. While national and private sector growth remained steady, the New Year did not bring new opportunities for many still struggling to find a job.
(Hartford) – Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after President Barack Obama presented his immigration reform proposal:
Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Members of the Connecticut Congressional delegation today issued the following statement regarding bipartisan Senate approval of the comprehensive aid package for victims of Superstorm Sandy.
Hartford, CT – Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's decision to remove the military ban on women serving in combat:
Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement today after voting no on H.R. 325, the House GOPs plan to suspend the debt ceiling temporarily:
"The plan put forward by House Republican Leadership today only kicks the can down the road, and ensures the threat of defaulting on our bills in the coming months. This temporary patch only creates future uncertainty for the market, the municipalities struggling through difficult times, and most importantly for the American people.
Washington - Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) made the following statement during a U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee hearing on the debt ceiling:
Washington – Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined House members in reintroducing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in the 113th Congress. Larson is an original cosponsor of the legislation, which seeks to improve our national response to domestic violence and sexual assault.