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Hartford CT Buildings
June 14, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement following the House vote on the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act. 

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Rep. Larson in the Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee
June 4, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, during a hearing on the solvency of Social Security, Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) highlighted the urgent need for Congress to extend the solvency of Social Security and enhance benefits by making the wealthy pay their fair share. 

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
June 4, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Rep. Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rep. Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Rep. Jim Himes (CT-04) to introduce the Save Our Small (SOS) Farms Act of 2024.

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
May 30, 2024
Washington, D.C. - Today, Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John Larson (CT-01), Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Ranking Member Danny K. Davis (IL-07), and Oversight Subcommittee Ranking Member Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09) sent the following letter to Treasury Secretary Yellen and Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner O’Malley supporting the agencies’ efforts to improve customer service for the nearly 4 million SSA beneficiaries who receive benefits through a Direct Express debit card:
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Connecticut Foodshare President & CEO Jason Jakubowski, Rep. Larson, Forge City Works Executive Director Ben Dubow, and Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam
May 30, 2024

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), alongside Connecticut Foodshare and Forge City Works, announced the opening of The Grocery on Broad, aimed at increasing access to wholesome foods for people facing food insecurity in Hartford’s Frog Hollow neighborhood.

Issues:GrantsLocal
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Rep. Larson and Senator Blumenthal Announce Funding for AmeriCorps in Connecticut
May 30, 2024
West Hartford, CT - Today, members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation and AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, announced more than $3.8 million in federal funding to support AmeriCorps State and National and Seniors programs in Connecticut.
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Hartford CT Buildings
May 29, 2024

Hartford, CT Today, members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation announced the recipients of 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebates. The rebates will help selectees purchase over 90 clean school buses in six school districts across Connecticut.

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Hartford CT Buildings
May 21, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation announced $535.8 million in federal Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) funding for residents in need of affordable housing options. 

Issues:Local