Press Releases

Connecticut Delegation Leads Rail Corridor Lawmakers in Calling for Sustained Federal Railway Improvement Funding

July 15, 2026

Washington, D.C. — Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05), and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy led 25+ lawmakers in requesting Congressional Leaders include multi-year federal funding for passenger rail improvement projects in the BUILD America 250 Act, Congress’ upcoming five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill.

Issues:Infrastructure and TransportationSecuring Federal Funding

Following Deadly ICE Shootings, Larson Demands Justice and Immediate Resignation of Secretary Markwayne Mullin

July 14, 2026

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Washington, D.C. - Today, following the killings of Joan Sebastian Guerrero and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE agents, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement demanding justice and calling for the immediate resignation of U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin.

Issues:Human RightsImmigrationStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Larson Applauds Court Ruling Blasting Sham “Get Out of Jail Free” Settlement for Trump and MAGA Allies

July 13, 2026

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded Judge Kathleen William’s court decision castigating President Trump’s sham $1.8 billion settlement with the IRS that included payments to the Trump family and January 6th insurrectionists, as well as a “get out of jail free card” that would bar the government from investigating tax returns filed by the Trump family and their companies.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesJudicialStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Larson, Blumenthal, Murphy, Courtney and DeLauro Statement on White House Helipad Project

July 8, 2026

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Hartford, CT — Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), and Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, released a statement following reports that Sikorsky is building a new helipad at the White House.

Issues:Standing Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Rep. Larson with Rep. Richard Neal and Social Security advocates

Ranking Member Larson in the Washington Post: “Now Bipartisan – Make the Wealthy Pay into Social Security”

July 6, 2026

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East Hartford, CT – House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) penned a letter to the editor in the Washington Post applauding Senator Elizabeth Warren’s bipartisan breakthrough on Social Security, who recently led a call with Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) to prevent automatic benefit cuts by lifting the cap, so the wealthy pay their fair share into Social Security.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesIn the News: Social Security 2100 ActSocial Security

Rep. Larson with State Senator Matt Lesser, State Representative Kate Farrar, West Hartford resident Emir Cecunjanin, State Senators Derek Slap and MD Rahman, former State Rep. Ed Vargas, West Hartford Deputy Mayor Deb Polun, Senator Richard Blumenthal, and members of the West Hartford Town Council

Larson, Blumenthal, DeLauro, Himes Demand ICE Officials Release West Hartford Restaurateur from Custody

July 2, 2026

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West Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Senator Richard Blumenthal, and Reps. Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Jim Himes (CT-04), sent a letter to ICE leadership probing the recent detention of West Hartford resident Seyo Cecunjanin.

Issues:Human RightsImmigrationJudicialLocal

Rep. Larson speaks in support of his plan to help homeowners with crumbling foundations

Ways and Means Committee Votes to Advance Larson and Courtney Tax Relief Plan for Connecticut Homeowners with Crumbling Foundations

July 1, 2026

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and every member of the House Ways and Means Committee voted to send H.R. 9500 to the House floor, bipartisan legislation that includes Larson and Rep. Joe Courtney’s Casualty Loss Deduction Restoration Act, to allow homeowners impacted by crumbling foundations due to pyrrhotite to claim the casualty loss deduction for repair costs.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesCrumbling FoundationsDelivering for Connecticut’s First DistrictHousingLocalTax Policy

Larson Statement on Birthright Citizenship Ruling

June 30, 2026

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the Supreme Court’s ruling striking down President Trump’s unconstitutional executive order that tried to strip U.S. citizenship from millions of Americans born in the United States.

Issues:Children and FamiliesHuman RightsImmigrationJudicialStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Larson Statement on the KIDS Act

June 29, 2026

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on tonight’s House vote on the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act.

Issues:Children and FamiliesTechnology

Larson, Blumenthal Rally Community Leaders and Advocates to Demand Release of West Hartford Restaurateur from ICE Custody

June 29, 2026

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West Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) gathered with Senator Richard Blumenthal, community leaders, and advocates outside West Hartford Town Hall with local resident Emir Cecunjanin to demand the release of his father Seyo from ICE custody.

Issues:Human RightsImmigrationJudicialLocalStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’