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Ranking Member Larson at the Social Security Subcommittee Hearing on WEP/GPO
April 16, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Social Security Subcommittee held a hearing on the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO).

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Rep. Larson calls for a House vote on aid to our allies on the Floor
April 16, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) called for the House of Representatives to vote on the national security supplemental passed by the Senate two months ago to deliver aid to our allies around the globe, including Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and civilians in Gaza. 

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
April 13, 2024

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Iran launched an attack against Israel. 

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Front view of the Capitol
April 12, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Speaker Johnson sent Members home for the weekend without holding a vote on aid for Ukraine. 

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Rep. Larson commends UConn Basketball on the House floor
April 9, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) commended UConn Basketball on the House floor, after the UConn Men’s Basketball team beat Purdue to win their sixth national championship.  

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
April 5, 2024

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement praising today’s announcement of $4.5 million in new federal funding to prevent flooding issues in Hartford’s North End. 

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
April 4, 2024

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after President Biden held a call with Prime Minister Netanyahu underscoring the importance of a shift in U.S. policy toward Israel. 

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Hartford CT Buildings
April 4, 2024
East  Hartford, CT – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut’s Congressional delegation in applauding an announcement made today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that $5 billion from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which was created under President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, is being awarded to the Coalition for Green Capital, a consortium of organizations from throughout the country that includes the Connecticut Green Bank. 
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Rep. Larson at the IAM Local Lodge 1746 in East Hartford
April 4, 2024

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $497 million in Fiscal Year 2024 funding to support F135 modernization, which supports thousands of Connecticut manufacturing jobs and nearly 100 suppliers across the state.