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Bridge in Rep Larson District
February 19, 2026

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced he will not attend President Trump’s State of the Union address. Larson will join progressive lawmakers and advocates across the country to speak out at the National Mall for a “People’s State of the Union.” 

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Rep. Larson and Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam with Sasa Harriott and students at the Harriott Community Healthcare Academy in Blue Hills
February 18, 2026

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $1 million in new federal funding to expand the Harriott Community Healthcare Academy, supporting efforts to train new care workers as Connecticut faces a severe healthcare worker shortage.

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Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, State Rep. Mary Fortier, Bristol Fire Chief Richard Hart, Officer Alec Iurato, Rep. Larson, Chief of Police Mark Morello, and members of the Bristol City Council
February 18, 2026
Bristol, CT – Last night, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $3.15 million in new federal funding for the Bristol Fire and Police Department, to construct the first active shooter training facility for first responders in New England.
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Bridge in Rep Larson District
February 17, 2026

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of the civil rights leader, Reverend Jesse Jackson. 

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Hartford CT Buildings
February 13, 2026
East Hartford, CT – Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) and Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (MA-01) released a joint statement following reporting from WIRED that the Trump Administration is instructing Social Security workers to hand over appointment information to ICE.
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Bridge in Rep Larson District
February 13, 2026

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement ahead of the Department of Homeland Security shutting down on Saturday due to a lapse in funding.

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Pratt & Whitney President Shane Eddy, Rep. Larson, Rep. Courtney, and President of Pratt & Whitney Military Engines Jill Albertelli
February 12, 2026
Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), and Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released the following statement on the U.S. Navy’s announcement of a $230.6 million contract to support the production of F135 engines.
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Bridge in Rep Larson District
February 12, 2026

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against H.R. 2189, a bill that was supposed to ensure law enforcement could access nonlethal tools, like tasers, but included a loophole that could allow domestic abusers to access devices that can be transformed into functioning firearms.  

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
February 11, 2026
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) opposed the so-called “SAVE America Act,” a Republican bill that advances President Trump’s call to “nationalize elections” and would make it harder for 21 million Americans to vote, including married women and deployed members of the Armed Forces.
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Hartford Connecticut Overhead View
February 11, 2026

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), a member of the House Trade Subcommittee, voted for H.J. Res. 72, a bipartisan resolution to end President Trump’s cost-raising tariffs on Canadian imports.