Press Releases

Rep. Larson speaks on the House floor in support of the Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act

Larson-led Bill to Support Victims of Identity Theft Passes the House

September 17, 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 House voted to pass the bipartisan Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act he introduced with Subcommittee Chair Drew Ferguson (GA-03) to ensure victims of identity theft have a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration who tracks their case.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesSocial Security

Larson Statement on Assassination Attempt of Former President Donald Trump

September 16, 2024

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East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement in response to the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Issues:Gun Violence Prevention

Larson Urges Prime Minister Netanyahu to Accept Ceasefire Deal Without Delay and Bring Hostages Home

September 13, 2024

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East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to accept the ceasefire deal negotiated by the Biden Administration without delay, joining the calls of Israeli citizens and the families of hostages held in Gaza.

Issues:Foreign PolicyHuman RightsThe Israel-Hamas War

Larson, Courtney, DeLauro, Himes, Blumenthal, and Murphy Announce Nearly $17 Million for Traffic and Road Safety Improvements

September 11, 2024

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Hartford, CT - Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Jim Himes (CT-04) and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy announced nearly $17 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support five traffic safety projects across Connecticut.

Issues:GrantsLocalDelivering for Connecticut’s First District

Connecticut Delegation Announces $2.37 Million in Drug-Free Communities Grants

September 10, 2024

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Hartford, CT - 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, announced $2.37 million in Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grants.

Issues:GrantsHealth CareLocal

Connecticut Delegation Urges President Biden to Issue Major Disaster Declaration for Devastating Floods

September 9, 2024

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Hartford, CT - Today, the Connecticut Congressional delegation wrote to President Joe Biden urging a major disaster declaration after severe flooding destroyed roads, homes, and other critical infrastructure in August.

Issues:LocalDelivering for Connecticut’s First District

Connecticut Congressional Delegation and Governor Ned Lamont Announce $10.8 Million in Federal Funding for Home Visiting Services to Pregnant Women and Families with Young Children

September 9, 2024

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Washington, D.C. – Today, the Connecticut Congressional Delegation and Governor Ned Lamont announced $10.8 million in federal funding for the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood to provide voluntary, evidence-based home visiting services to pregnant women and parents with young children through the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIEHCV) Program.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesLocal

Larson Applauds FAA Announcement of $1.8 Million to Develop Low-Emission Aviation Fuel Technologies in Windsor Locks and East Hartford

September 4, 2024

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East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the FAA’s announcement of $1,867,500 in federal funding to support the development of sustainable aviation fuel at Hamilton Sundstrand in Windsor Locks and East Hartford.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesConnecticut ManufacturingEnergy And EnvironmentGrantsLocal

State Senator Saud Anwar, East Hartford Mayor Connor Martin, Fire Chief Kevin Munson, Rep. Larson, and Councilmembers Awet Tsegai, Don Bell, and Richard Kehoe

Larson, Blumenthal, Martin Announce $625,000 for New Equipment and Training at the East Hartford Fire Department

September 4, 2024

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East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Senator Richard Blumenthal, and Mayor Connor Martin announced $625,000 in federal funding for the East Hartford Fire Department to purchase new equipment and offer certification training for all firefighters and apparatus operators.

Issues:GrantsLocal

Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces $418,000 in Grants to Protect Children From Lead in Drinking Water at Schools and Childcare Facilities

August 27, 2024

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Hartford, CT - Today, members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $418,000 in funding for Connecticut to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities.

Issues:Energy And EnvironmentGrantsLocal