Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced the Stop Comstock Act with a group of his Democratic colleagues to prevent any future Republican administration from attempting to bypass Congress and implement a national abortion ban or restrictions.  

Barkhamsted, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $1.6 million in federal Community Project Funding he secured in Congress to support the construction of 20 new housing units at the Mallory View Affordable Housing Development. 

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. 

Washington, D.C. - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) commended Coach Dan Hurley's decision to stay at the University of Connecticut to coach Men's Basketball.

"The Lakers made a hard run at College Basketball's most talented and innovative coach. What they underestimated is that character still matters.

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. 

You can view Rep. Larson’s remarks here. 

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. This legislation improves the farm safety net and expands federal crop insurance by allowing small farms to better access crop insurance policies often limited to large, commercial farms to protect their businesses.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this important hearing.

I also want to thank the witnesses, Mr. Goss from the Social Security Actuaries, Dr. Swagel from the Congressional Budget Office, and Mr. Huston from the Congressional Research Service.